THE AMERICA'S CUP
MR SOPWITH’S OPINION. RANGER THE BETTER BOAT. YACHTS TO RACE AGAIN. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK, August 6. The British skipper, Mr T. O. M. Sopwith, after the race for the America’s Cup, said: “ The Endeavour 11. did as well as she ever has done. America simply has the better boat.” He did not Indicate whether he would challenge again, tout said he would race the Endeavour 11. on August 16 against the Ranger, the Endeavour 1., the Rainbow and the Yankee. AN UPHILL BATTLE. MR SOPWITH’S SPORTSMANSHIP. ROYAL SQUADRON’S SYMPATHY. (Omclal Wireless.) (Reoelved August 7, 3.15 p.m.) RUGBY, August 6. The Royal Yacht Squadron has sent Mr T. Sopwith the following telegram : “We are all very sympathetic with you at the disappointing results, but admire the sporting way in which you fought your uphill battle.’’
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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20266, 7 August 1937, Page 8
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141THE AMERICA'S CUP Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20266, 7 August 1937, Page 8
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