The Boat Race 1880

[5] The race was originally scheduled for the preceding Saturday, 20 March, but was postponed until the Monday by the umpire as a result of thick fog.

[9] Oxford won the toss and elected to start from the Middlesex station, handing the Surrey side of the river to Cambridge.

At the Mile Post, Oxford had cut the lead to half a length, but were forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision with river traffic.

[6] By Hammersmith Bridge, Cambridge were nearly clear again, but at The Doves pub, Oxford's stroke L. R. West increased the rate and reduced the deficit.

They took the lead along Chiswick Reach, held a two length advantage at Barnes Bridge and passed the finishing post "fairly comfortably".