Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-10-09
COLUMBIA PROVEN THE BEST
In the Third and Last Race for the Cup the American
Defender Shot Across the Line Side by Side
With the eShamrock--PropOstiOn to
Exchange the Crews.

Navesink, n. j., Oct. Sin a race
that from start to finish was one OF
the most exciting ever seen In any OF
the international yacht series, Colum-
bia today defeated Shamrock III for
the second time In this years races
by minutes and 80 seconds, corrected
time. actually gaining 2 minutes and
SO seconds In the sailing time on the
thirty-mile triangular course.
Columbia showed herself the faster
boat on every point of sailing. All
conditions favored Shamrock's sue
cess in today's races according to the
previous statements OF her owner,
Sir Thomas Upton. Since this years
cup trials began he has stated re-
peatedly that Shamrock III could
make her best showing against
Columbia on a triangular course and
a strong west or northwest wind.
The conditions today have exactly
fulfilled his requisitionforideal Sham
rock weather. The wind had held
practically unvarying In Its course,
and ranging In speed from seventeen
knots at the start, and twelveknots,
Its lowest point, near the second
mark, quickening again to a stiff fif-
teen knots for the finish on the wind
ward beat.
Superior seamanship, according to
the common verdict OF yachting ex-
perts here, as much as any advantage
she may possess In her build as a
sailing craft, caused the victory OF
Columbia today. Sharp brain work
on the part OF Captain Barr, It'll isnow
admitted, caused the hardness in
Columbia's getaway, which at first
was attributed to his having pushed
Columbia's nose over the starting
line before the signal to start was
given.
Later information shows that Co.
lumbia was brought about purposely
when near the starting line, In order
that on the first leg, close reach,
should the sailing be close. she might
have the advantage Of windward
position and be able to blanket the
challenger.
With two wins to her credit, In the
trials for best three In five-One win
being Un acourse OF two legs, straight
to wind ward and leeward In light
wind, the other on triangular course
In a strong wind-Columbia now
would seem to have the Americas
cup firmly In her grasp until another
years races shall decide the issues
anew.
On every leg OF today's course Co.
lumbia made gains. She was q Sec
onds closer astern the Shamrock at
the first mark, after close reach.
than at the start. Again. on the Sec
ond leg, a reach, she gained 8 9seconds.
Her windwar work, however, on
the last leg was the greatest surprise
to Shamrock lis supporters.
In this beat to windward she
gained 2 minutes and 6 seconds &C.
tual sailing time, making her total
sailing gain minutes and 52seconds.
Under an agreement between the
New York Yacht club and the Royal
Ulster club the boats will meet to-
morrow In the third race Of the series.
The contest will be fifteen miles to
windward and return, conditions be-
ing the same as for the first race.
When Columbia crossed the line a
winner she was accorded tremen-
dous welcome by the waiting fleet.
The steam whistles OF the tugs and
the hoarse sirens of the big steamers
united In a chorus OF tumultuous
greeting and congratulation.
Crowds ON the rails OF the steamers
cheered themselves boarse, and some
people In their excitement tossed their
hats into the air and they were quick
ly carried overheard by the wind.