The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-07-18
COLUMBIA DEFEATS NEW BOAT.
Old Cup Defender Wins Two Races From
tho Gonatitutlon.

Old Cup Defender Wins Two Races From
tho Constitution.
Batenan's Point, r. l., July 15.-Co-
lumbia won today's race, the fourth of
the series, beating Constitution by
minute and half. The feature OF the
day was the fine work of Independence,
Which after losing her topmast at the
very start, sailed a magnificent stern
chase with all her upper sails gone and
only beaten by ten minutes at the fin
ish.
The day was the best the yachts have
had SO far. A fine breeze was blow
ing from the northeast, which sent
them over the triangular course of
thirty miles in little over three hours.
The new Herreshoff yacht was never
ahead, although getting within two
minutes of Columbia at the second
mark.
Independence, after nearly six minutes
In clearing away wreckage, rounded the
first mark about as many minEtes be-
hind Columbia. On the beat to the Sec
ond mark, which Columbia and Constitu-
ton were making by short tacks, the
Lawson boat took several long boards, 80
that She was right up with the leaders at
the stakeboat, turning less than six min
utes astern, actually gaining, although
sailing under three lower sails, while the
other two carried club topsails. In fact,
she seemed to go faster under this re-
duced rig than with greater spread. On
the run home the old Herreshoff yacht,
being fairly smothered in canvas, finished
with lead Of something under five
minutes. The result Of the race Is
even more encouraging to the followers
of the Boston yacht than yesterdays con-
test and the next race between the. three
boats, whenever 1t occurs, will be looked
forward to with great interest. On the
other hand the defeat of the new Herre-
shoff yacht Constitution for the third time
by the old defender has still further com
pllcated the question of selecting the
Americas cup defender and leaves the
question of which is the faster yacht IN
ordinary breezes very much in doubt.
Details OF Race.
Newport, r. T., July 15-The yachts
Constitution, Columbia and IRdepend-
once engaged in a race over a triangu-
lar course to complete the series OF
contests under the auspices of the
Newport Yacht Racing associat ton.
The wind early was northeast, twelve
knots etn hour, and everything prom
ised a fine sailing day.
The warming signal was given at II
o'clock. Just previous to that signals
We're set for triangular race with the
first leg due south, the second about
northeast and then back to the light
ship. This will give the yachts a smart
reach to the first mark, beat to the
second and~a run to the finish. The
yachts crossed the line in the follow
ing order: Columbia, 11:11:O2; Inde-
pendence, 11:11:20; Constitution, 11:12.
Just as Independence was crossing the
line her topnast broke off short at the
rro of n, fluff which
the boet well over.
The boats crossed the line with baby
lib topsails and large club topsails set
over three lower sails. Columbia
seems to be leaving Constitution;
standing up better than the new boat.
After heading into the wind to clear
away the wreck of the club topsail In
dependence swung off, standing after
the other boats. The wind is increas-
ing and she may have some chance be-
fore the day Is over.
First Mark Crossed.
AS seen from the shore, Columbia
turned the first mark at 11:53:4o; Consti-
tuition. 11:57S Independence. 12:oO:30.
At 1890 independence appears to be
gaining, and, while to the leeward of the
other two boats, is not more than mia
astern. The wind is blowing ten or twelve
knots, rather heavy for the two HERE
shoff boats, with their light sails. Co
lumbia still maintains the lead.
Columbia turned the second mark ut
1875 80: Constitution, 1:26:40; independence.
| 1:31 40.
The yachts are coming in very fast.
| Independence seems to be gaining slightly.
| At 30 the yachts were within two
miles of the finish, Columbia leading Con-
| stitution by about quarter of a mile.
2:1o-Columbia wins, crossing the line at
| 2:09:37.
Constitution finished at 2:1o:5s; indie
| pendence, 2:20:02.