SCHNEIDER CUP

Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1929, Page 6

SCHNEIDER CUP

UNCERTAINTY oyer entries

(British Official Wireless.)

RUGBY, August 27

There is still no definite news as to whether Italy shall send a team to compete in the Schneider trophy contest. Reports from Rome, however, state that an Italian crew is working hard to get ready by the desired time, and will participate if ready. It is authoritatively stated that it was anticipated that there will be nt» United States challenger for the trophy.

The Schneider Trophy Committee of the Royal Aero Club is proceeding with its plans, however, and the contest will be held as originally arranged, on September 7#i, even if Britain is the only nation to send machines to the starting line.

At the conclusion of the meeting of the Schneider Cup Committee to-day it was stated that the Royal Aero Club had not received any withdrawal from Italy, i Whether or not Italian or American entries ultimately materialised, it was the intention to hold the contest oh September 7th, when the British, team would race as though they were competing against other nations.

ITALY’S TEAM

LEAVING FOR ENGLAND

(Received this day at 9. a.m.) ROME, August 28,

Balbo, Uncler Secretary of Air, stated Italy Was participating in tin' Schneider Cup because it regards it as a duty as sportsmen t© do so. The Italians are using two machines They are confident of success and are’ of tho opinion that their machines will outpoint . Britain’s in the sharp, banking turns, but Balbo states their chances are nil, because they have lost their best airman and fastest machine. Balbo added that the team is going to England to avoid the risk of an 'impression tliat Italy is piqued because a postponement was refused. A trainload of seaplanes left for England to-day.