THE AMERICA CUP

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1920, Page 3

THE AMERICA CUP

f AUBTRALI \N it N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] ■ THE YACHT RACE. NEW YORK, July 22. Yachting experts have pointed out that the Shamrock which was expected to lie a good sailer in a heavy wind and the Resolute the better boat in a light wind, demonstrated ability to sail in both kinds of weather. . The Shamrock sailed to victory in the second race in the lightest breeze, while the Resolute won in a twelve knot breeze showing remarkable speed, despite the Shamrock’s go rater spread of canvas. Sir Thomas Lipton, in a statement said the Resolute’s victory means we have a good fight on your .hands which ‘is just what I wanted. Three straight victories was something which never appealed to me. | THE FINAL RACE. j TWO WINS EACH. j NEW YORK, July 23. I The yacht race position is that the best three of five heats decides. Each yacht has won two so far. The final j alone remains now. The first heat was j won by the Shamrock ; the second was j abandoned; the third was won by the j Shamrock; and the fourth and fifth won • by the Resolute. THE RACE OF RACES. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) NEW YORK, July' 24. On Friday night the interest in the ; , America Cup races reached the highest i . point. Here the experts agree j ( that Loth vessels made a good showing and do not wish to prophesy the result of the final race.

Sir T. Lipton stated: “If ive don’t win this all important race to-morrow, it won’t be because we did not bring the lies! talent from Britain. My crew did its very best, and I am very hopeful.”

"THE YACHT RACE POSTPONED, f Received this dav at 0.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, July 24. A Sandyhook message states there was no racing on Saturday owing to heavy weather. A postponement -was made till Monday,