Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-04
Shamrock, 2:16:23. Official time.

wish for a strong off shore breeze and
smooth sea had been granted, for at S
o'clock a grand 24-knot breeze was
blowing straight out of the northwest
and the sea had decreased so that there
was scarcely any surf along the Jersey
coast. The sea was beautifully smooth,
there being scarcely more than a ripple
breaking on the shore, while the vessels
opt to sea stood steadily along with very
little roll.
The condition of wind and water, in
short, were ideal and promised a rare
days race between the two big yachts.
Sir Thomas Upton was out early and
rubbed his hands with glee when he
came on deck of the Erin.
This is what we want, he said, elf
it holds we will have good race. The
Shamrock should do well today. True,
Mr.. Morgan says the Columbia wants
wind, but so do we. If the breeze keeps
up we will have fair test of the two
boats.
The Columbia took a line from her
tug at $50 o'clock and started out of the
horseshoe, Shamrock following her 5
the Hook under tow and started for the
line, not attempting to put up her main
sail, although 1t was an easy run down
before the wind. The Shamrock also
went around under tow.
Swarm of White Yachts.
The racers were we'll out to the light
ship before the vanguard of the great
excursion feet started down through
the Narrows, closely followed by a pict-
Dresq9e swarm OF white yachts and
miscellaneous craft.
When the steamer Victor arrived at
the Hook with the guests Of Sir Thomas
Upton they had an exciting time in be-
ing transferred in small launches from
the transport to the Erin. The sea was
Choppy and the small boats tossed about
in a threatening manner.
Soon after 10 o'clock both the Column
bia and the Shamrock hoisted their
mainsails and the Columbia set her club
topSails. By this time the wind had
hauled a little more to the nOrth-north-
west and while still blowing steady
had apparently decreased in velocity,
though not enough to cause any appre.
hension.
On the committee boat signals had
been set for triangular course, first leg
east-half south, second leg southwest.
half south, third leg north. northwest.
The official time in crossing the line
was:
Shamrock, 11:OO:13.
Columbia, l1:01:47.
Soul-Stirring Contest.
1t was a magnificent and blood
stirring race to the first mark. The
pace was terrific and it was impossible
TO determine when half the first leg had
been sailed whether or not the Sham
rock was maintaining the lead she
gained when they crossed the line. Both
were carrying the same sails.
Every yard Of the canvas piled above
the flying hulls of the racers was as
hard as board.
The crews were lined under the Wind
ward rail, while off to leeward the spray
from under the bows of the yachts was
swept In clouds by the increasing winds
The Shamrock turned the first mark
unofficial time 11:50:55 and stretched out
for the reach to the second mark. The
Columbia f0llowed her around minute
and 20 seconds later, and based upon
unofficial figures it seemed that she had
gained 9 seconds on the first leg. Both
swept away on the starboard tack,
Shamrock leading by about a quarter to
third of mile.
The second leg of the race lost moth.
ing in exciting interest. The wind held
strong and the boats, after rounding the
mark, maintained their terrific speed,
making no change in their sails. The
excursion fleet had fight to keep up
with the racers, being compelled to
crowd on full head of steam to main
tain the position which will keep the
flying yachts in view.
1890 p. m.-The boats are rapidly
nearing the second mark Both heeled
at about the same angle and there has
apparently been no change in their rel.
ative positions.
1888 p. m.-Yachts are now miles
from second mark. Wind increasing.
The Columbia is opportunity gaining
slightly.
1868 p. m.-The unofficial time of
the turning second mark as given by
the Marconi wireless was: Shamrock,
12:45:37; Columbia, 12:46:39.
1908 p. m.-Boats very close to each
other. Shamrock to windward and ap-
parently blankets Columbia. Shamrock
footing very fast, but Columbia seems
TO out point her.
1927 p. m.-Columbia is apparently
ahead
1928 p. m.-The Columbia is now well
ahead
1888 p. m. -Columbia now seems to be
nearly half mile ahead, still to the
windward. She will win, barring acci.
dent.
1857 p. m.-Both yachts have gone
about on the starboard tack and head.
ing for the finish line. Columbia lead.
ing by a quarter of mile
1857 p m.-The boats should finish
within the next ten minutes.
Savannah at Horse Show.
SAVANNAH, Oct 3. -Savannahiansa are
taking decided interest in Atlanta's
horse show, and it is probable that there