New-York tribune., 1901-10-07
MORE RACING NOT LIKELY.
The COLUMBIA LAID Up FOR THE WIN
TER-THE SHAMROCK MAY STAY
HERE FOR 4 CONTEST
NEXT YEAR

II is probable that there will be any more rae
ing between the Columbia and the Shamrock this
season. Whether the Irish Knight Will make
a third attempt next year to lift the cup he has
not Yet decided. He declares that Il early
TO announce his intentions Should he decide to try
again next year IL would be necessary for him to
issue his challenge through yacht club early
date, as the deed of gift requires notice Of ten
months from the challenging club.
Although Sir Thomas favors the plan OF series
OF races, with exchange of crews and shippers
between the Shamrock ana the Columbia. to take
place before the closes the prospect
for such a contest Is not promising. The Columbia
- laid up City Island for the winter. and there
is apparently intention of again placing her in
commission until next summer. Secretary J. V. s.
Oddie Of the New-York Yacht Club when asked
by a Tribune reporter yesterday IL the club would
accede TO the wishes OF Sir Thomas Upton for
another contest. with an exchange OF crews, said:
THE Columbia is laid up for the winter. don't
think there will be any more racing this season.
The Shamrock is at Erie Basin, where she Will
remain until she is made ready for her long ocean
voyage to England. 1t is just possible that Sir
Thomas may decide to leave the yacht In American
waters until year. when she may again COM
pete for the cup She has right 10 compete In
all the New-Iork Yacht Club contests without re-
quest, and may enter some Of the races next sea-
IT learned that there Is hope on board
The Erin and the Shamrock that another race for
the Americas Cup may be arranged to be sailed
next year. If this no accomplished it is said,
The Shamrock will he laid up in NeW-lork for the
winter.
The Erin rode at anchor all day yesterday in the
North River. opposite Thirty y-ffth-st.. whence she
had been towed Saturday from the Horseshoe
Sir Thomas had the first day of absolute that
he has enjoyed since he arrived in America. He
remained board the yacht all day, and enter
iained only few visitors. Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson
and MFR Watson had gone 10 Glen Cove OH a visit,
and the Duke Of Alba was his hotel
When asked about his plans for the near future
Sir Thomas said:
After the dinner the New-York Yacht Club
Tuesday night I have number OF invitations
various clubs. but ] have not Vet decided which
shall be able TO accept, time is very limited.
shall go TO Chicago 10 he the guest of the Chicago
Athletic Club Tuesday Of next week. leaving
here Monday for that place. 1t is not likely that
ihe Shamrock will remain in commission am
very sorry she did not win at least one race How
ever. going TO give Captain Sycamore and the
crew OF the Shamrock banquet 1t will probably
be Thursday night. ! feel that they have done
their very best make the boat win
The NeH-York Yacht Club will tomorrow night
give a reception and dinner in honor of Sir Thomas.
The reception will take place in the model room and
/ the dinner in the large dining room Of the club.
The house committee. of which Thomas A Bronson:
: i chairman will have charge of the arrangements
.Secretary Oddie has issued the invitations.
II said that Sir Thomas would move to-day
10 the Waldorf-Astoria.