The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-08-20
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New York, Aug. ao.-Reiaucc and
Shamrock III, accredited representatives
OF the criterion OF yacht craft in two ma
tons, sail the first race today in tho
thirteenth series of contests for tho
worlds famed Americas cup
Wrcstcd from the lnglishmcn &, years
ago by the schooner yacht America this
trophy has year after year secured a
ilrmcr place in the estimation OF yachts
men. q stronger position scntimcntaly in
the heats of the American people and has
become a part of the history Of the ma
ton.
undauntcd by repeated failures the
Bfiton has gained experience with every
defeat, and has returned home only TO
build better boat and again challenge.
Interest Still Growing.
Thousands upon thousands Of dollars
have been expended by both Americans
and liritons in the attempted defense and
capture Of the trophy, and interest has
grown with each contest
Though defeated in 1900, again in 1901,
Sir Thomas Upton returned to Try for
the third time to carry to the shores Of
Albion the much coveted trophy.
Both boats have sailed many trial races
during the past three months and both
have shown themselves faster than their
predecessors.
The course over which today's race is
to be sailed is the International Yacht
Club course, outside Sandy Hook Sham
rock III has sailed il many times in her
trials while Reliance has been over il but
once. and that in light breeze.
This course Of 90 miles was covered by
the Vigilant in 1893 in ) hours "a min
utcs and 80 seconds, the fastest time over
the windward and lecward course.
Vioiant's Great Race.
This was one OF the most exciting
races In any OF the cup contests and was
sailed in a strong breeze. In 1901, how
ever, Columbia sailed the triangular so
mile course in 3 hours ~ minutes and IS
second
OF Newport Reliance, on July IS,
sailed Jo-milc triangular course in
hours So minutes and 81 seconds, and a
wndward and leeward course OF 80 miles
on July in 3 hours and 4 minutes ~
seconds.
Both yachts are commanded by men
that are masters OF their craft and are
recognized as the best in their respective
countries.
Captain Charles Barr, who commands
the Reliance, has sailed two other cup de-
tenders IN international races and is skill
ful, resolrceful and Of iron nerve. IIo
sailed the Columbia in 1900 and 1907.
defeating Shamrock ] and Shamrock II.
Wrnoe Is a Veteran.
Captain Robert Wringe, than who there
is said to be no better skipper in England.
is not a stranger to yacht maneuyering in
American waters. He came here first on
Shamrock | as second in command to Cap
tain HOg1rth. The next season he sailed
August Belmont's Mineola, and in 1901
he commanded Shami ock ! when she was
a trial boat for Shamrock II.
The baneful influence Of the dog star
seemed TO have full sway over the weather
at dawn today. The air was as warm and
moist and the breeze, which was light
from the southwest dragged up from that
quarter great masses OF low-lying clouds.
Showers were frequent all through tho
night and this morning everything was
wet and sticky.
Weather Is ChaneeabIe.
The change Of wind bore out the predic-
tons of the weather bureau that such a
shift would occur, followed by cooler and
more agreeable conditions and what was
the desire of every heart sufficient strength
of breeze to send the yachts over tho
course.
The sea had its long, easy roll, which
broke with some strength on the sands
of the Jersey coast The motion of tho
sea scarcely affected several majestic
ocean liners that appeared out of the mist.
AS the morning wore on the westerly
wind, after seemingly accomplishing its
purpose Of blowing the mist seaward, be-
gan to tighten and three hours before tho
time set for the start New York harbor
was unruiAed.
Sailing vessels, even little clam-dredg-
ing boats, lay motioness upon the water,
and the smoke from the steamers, while
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