The American Cup.
-'— ■■ '»", — r When the Valkyrie .finished she was escorted by steamers, the bands on which played the National Anthem of Great Britain, and there was immense cheering. : The course, on this occasion, wa3 much better kept than in the first race. The wind varied from eight to fifteen knots. The second x>f the five test matches between Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie HI, and Mr C. 0. lselin's Defender for the possession of the American Cup has taken place. The Valkyrie was first away, but almost immediately an accident happened, her boom carrying away the; Defender's starboard shroud. , Those on the Defender protested, and. the yachts were recalled, but nevertheless held on their coarse. ■(The Valkyrie led all the way, and won by 48 seconds. A later oablegram says the race was awarded to the Defender on the ground of a foul. ■•: "
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Manawatu Herald, 14 September 1895, Page 2
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143The American Cup. Manawatu Herald, 14 September 1895, Page 2
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