The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-09
SHAMROCK STOCK RISING.
,rhe Cup i'm Greater Danger than be
fore In Its History.

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NEW YORK, Oct. S.-Shamrock stock has
taken another rise. There is feeling about
town tonight that the historic cup is in
greater danger than ever before. The more
yesterdays performance is considered and
discussed the less encouraging it seems TO
the American yachtsmen.
The Shamrock is a wonder in light
weather. That is settled beyond doubt by
the three days of drifting. She has sur
prised her own people and has given the
other people great shock. She handles
splendidly and has men on board who know
how TO do the handling. The feeling of the
American yachtsmen that the challenger
was entering the races unprepared and un-
tried has disappeared. They have seen her
fit for the struggle, and they know that she
is ready to do her best In response to an
inquiry made this afternoon as to what was
being done by way of preparation, her man
ayers said: Nothing. There she is, ready
for the gun"
Each side is still confident, but 1t must
be admitted that the hackers of the green
boat are showing the most hope. They say
they know what she can do in heavy
weather. 1t required only three days of
drift to convince them that she was just
good in light airs. The whole Shamrock
contingent is a happy one, and there is no
one to begrudge them their pleasant mo-
ments. The Columbia people are not un-
happy by any means. On the contrary, they
still confidently assert that, of course, the
cup stays. But they have been shocked. and
they have been shocked In a most decisive
manner. They know there will be no walk
over. They know more than this, but they
are not telling what 1t is.
Leaving entirely out of the question Amer
lean pride in the American boat all true
sportsmen are rejoicing. Here is a contest
worth having. Here is a yacht race that is
worth all the money that has been spent, all
the time and care that have been given 1t
is a great struggle, and no man can name
the winner This Is the feeling in New York
to-day, and this is gain for the Shamrock
side. for did she not start the week a bad
second? The betting is still slightly in the
Columbia's favor, but this is not based on
the judgment of yachting experts There is
more Columbia money to be had, because Of
local pride. and this is the influencing factor
in the matter OF odds
Both yachts are still at the Hook to-day
1t was day of rest on the racers Mr.. Iselin
and his friends coming to town, leaving
Captain Charlie Barr on guard Sir Thomas
Upton and his friends are near their boat.
on the Erin, and there they will remain
until the last race is over. Sir Thomas said
to-day that under no conditions would he
leave the Horseshoe until the contests were
over He seemed very much worried about
the illness of Mr.. Fife. and he insists that
the Shamrock Is under great disadvantage
in not having him on board.
ONLY ONE REAL TEST
The opinion was quite general to-day that
there was something in yacht racing by
which a line could be drawn in merits of
the boats There was wind enough for a.
couple of hours to furnish test, the first
real test of the week. and while II lasted
and the boats were under equal conditions
the Shamrock did the better work That is
the reason for the rise I'm the Shamrock
stock to-day. She is good in run dead
before the wind. She Is good in working
to windward. What she will dc in a reach
is undecided, but the impressions are
against her on this point of sailing. There
was another high northeaster to-day and
Sandy Hook waters were churned I'D in
fine style. On Tuesday the struggle viii
be resumed.
Captain Barr spent the best part of his
day on board the Columbia. Mr.. Iselin left
Saturday night with his entire party of
Corinthians, and when the captain arose
this morning 1t was 10 the task of looking
after a number Of the things which Mr..
CONTINUED On Fifth PsEeJ