THE AMERICA CUP

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 258, 26 July 1920, Page 5

THE AMERICA CUP

FOURTH HEAT WON BY RESOLUTE REMARKABLE SPEED ATTAINED Bt Tel«graph-Pre!B Aaioclatlon-OopyrlB&l (Bee. July 35, 5.5 p.m.) New York, July 23. Fog delayed the start of the fourth heat for the America Cup. The course was a boat to windward from the Ambrose Channel lightship, south-south-west down the New Jorsey shore, and a reach east by north out to sea, and another reach back to the lightship. The light was variable, and a live-knot wind was blowing. Eesolute crossed tho lino at 1.1.31 p.m., and tho Shamrock at 1.1.58 p.m. The Shamrock crossed four seconds before the expiration of the two minutes allowed after the signiil. At 1.11 p.m. the Eesolute led by a quarter of a mile. The Eesolute, which steadily drew ahead in tho first hour, was heading inshore at 1.10 om. The Eesolute's sharp bow lifted better through the rolling sea. At 1.20 the Eesolute was pinching l out the weather. The Shamrock, forereaching the wind, hauled to tko 6outh, putting the Eesolute a quarter of a mile to viudward, whoro sho was almost able to lay for the first mark. At 1.30 the wind was eight knots from the south-south-west. The Resolute was half a mile to windward, and going faster than the Shamrock, which seemed soggy. Both yachts were standing inshore to gain the advantage of the tide. The Shamrock tried to pinch out along the edge of the wind, and was doing better. At 1.50 a small baby jib topsail was helping the Shamrock. The wind was six knots. At 2.5 tho Shamrock came about heads offshore. At 2.7 tho Eesolute crossed the i Shamrock's bow, came about on the starboard tack, and planted squarely on the Shamrock's quarter. At 2.20, when three miles from the mark, tho Eesolute was leading by a quarter of a milo. The first turn was made by the Eesolute at 2.31.47 p;m., and by the Shamrock at 2.36.58 p.m. At 2.45, when three miles out on the second leg, the Eesolute was leading by half a mile. Tho wind was twelve knots. At 3.10, with two-thirds of the second leg covered, the Eesolute was leading. The Eesoluto turned the second mark at 3.25.49 p.m., and tho Shamrock at 3.27.16 p.m. At 3.50 there was a squall. The yachts were thon four miles from the lightship. Tho Shamrock passed tho Eesolute three miles from tho finish, and the Eesolute igain led half a mile from the finish of the second leg. The wind was fifteen knots, and drove the boats through a shower of spray. Tho Shamrock very slowly gained. The speed of the boats was remarkable, averaging close on twelve knots on tho third leg. The wind was eighteen knots, and the yachts tore along. The Shamrock was unable to carry the big reaching jib topsail, and it was not replaced. At 3.41 a black, squall made the Shamrock haul down her topsail, and the Eesolute hauled down her jib topsail. At 3.51 the squall had passed. The wind was north-west. The Resolute was leading by a quarter of a milo four miles from the finish. The Eesolute tacked, forcing the Shamrock. About 4 p.m. both were becalmed, their relative positions being; unchanged. At 4.15 the Shamrock caught the southwest'breeze first, and 6et her working •topsail and big jib, and began to reach by tho Eesolute. At 4.16. three miles out. both were reaching for the finish on the port tack. At 4.20 both were holding at fair, speed with topsails set. Shamrock was slightly ahead. The Emuluto closed up, within a mile of tho finish, taking the'lead. The Eesoluto finished at 4.39.25 p.m., and the Shamrock at 4.43.6 p.m. The elapsed times were: Eesoluto, Shr. 37min. 52scc.; Shamrock, 3hr. 41min. lOsec. The Eesolute won by 9min. sSsec. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable As6n.

HONOURS EVEN YACHTS WIN TWO HEATS EACH. (Rec. July 25. 5.5 p.m.) New York, July 23. The yacht race position is that the best three of five heats decides the contest. Each yacht has won two heats 6« far. The final will be sailed on Satur-. day. The first heat was won by Shamrock, the second was abandoned, tho third was won by Shamrock, and the fourth and fifth were won by Resolute.— Router. INTENSE INTEREStTn FINAL RACE SIR THOMAS LIPTON VERT HOPEFUL. (Rec July 26, 0.15 &.m!) New York, Friday Night. . Interest in the America Cup races reached the highest point here to-night. Experts agree that both vessels have made a good showing and do not wish to prophesy the result of the final race. Sir Thomas Lip ton stated: "If wo do not win this all-important race to-mor-row, it won't bo because we did not bring the best talent from Britain. My crew did its very best. I want to see the best boat win and I am very hope-ful.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable As6n. SAILING QUALITIES OF THE VESSELS. New York, July 23. Yachting experts have pointed out that the' Shamrock, which was expected to be a good Gailer in a heavy wind, and tho Resolute, which was supposed to be a better boat, in light winds, have demonstrated their ability to eail in both Jinds of weather. The Shamrock sailed to victory in the second Tace on tho lightest breezes, while tho Resolute won in a twelve-knot, wind, showing remarkable speed even against the Shamrock's greater spread of canvas. Sir Thomas Lipton, prior to the fourth race, said: "The Resolute's victory means that we will have a good fight on our hands, which is just what I want. Three straight victories are something which never appealed to me."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SHAMROCK'S DECK STRAINED, (Rec. July 25, 5.5 p.m.)

New York, July 22.

The New York "Times" Highlands, New Jorsey, correspondent interviewed Skipper Burton, who said that the afterdeck of the Shamrock was torn from its fastening during the third race, but it had nothing to do with the result. It was due to the strain of the mainsail on the blocks at the stern. The mnin. sail was too closely hauled. The deck has been repaired.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AGITATION FOE NEW RULES. (Rec. July 25, 5.5 p.m.) New York, July 23. Yachting circles in Now York are agitating for new rules for future races, whereunder there will be no time allowance, no matter what the size of the vessels, provided both are built within certain limits. It is pointed out that tho sporting value of the races would thus bo enhanced. It is- understood that in the event of tho Shamrock winning the Cup, tho New York Yacht Club is prepared to challenge the Royal Ulster Yacht Club for a series of races with 115-foot schooners.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.