The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-16


Commencing next Thursday. August 20.
;>aother series OF races will be sailed be-
tween representatives of the United States
! and Great Britain for the Americas Cup.
The Reliance and the Shamrock III will
then tie up in their opening contest.
Sir Thomas Upton is to have yet another
Z. trial at the cup. and his popularity seems
to be increasing with his every visit to this
| country He has always proved the same
genial. kindly and thorough sportsman
in all respects.
There is no one whom the American peo-
pie would prefer to see land the trophy,
providing the cit of silver must go to an
outsider. II Sir Thomas manages to carry
the emblem away he would be the choice
IF nine-tenths of sport followers in this
Apuntrv to be the holder Of the cup until
8n American boat should be sent after 1t
again.
From all appearances. however. Sir Thorn
as is up againse bard game this year. The
Reliance has done rather more than was
expected of hec. Although disappointing re-
ports were current when the defender was
trst launched. she has overthrown all ru-
mors that she world prove a disappoint-
ment.
The results of her trials against the Con-
etitution and Columbia proved beyond a
doubt that she &C uld surpass the former
blenders in both light and heavy winds.
de has shown especial aptitude for light
winds. and IL any of the races result in
drifting matches, as have occurred in re-
cent contests. the rome boat should be the
stronger factor.
Shamrock III has been doing a lot Of quiet
york and her exact form is hardly known.
fsut from the appearances she has made in
nblic and in semiofficial spins experts
Ion to see the Reliance win-many believe
Nile Mpcrsesn beat will take the races in
ystrcight heats.
Sir Thomas is confident If his boats abil-
ity. however. and seems not in the least
Disconnected over the Reliances fine show
ing. He has expire ssed the belief that the
Shamrock will Prove surprise, and it may
be that the visiting yacht will prove much
faster than is suspected.
BOTH IN GOOD FORM.
Last week. both boats took their turn in
drydock.. where they were measured and
cleaned. The Shamrock was locked at the
Erie Basin and small army OF men were
put to work on her hull, Her enameled
underbody was thoroughly gone over and
re-ensmeled. and after this was done a
dnal polishing with cloths was given.
Measuring the boats in dry dock will be a
mere formalit.'. offcial measurement will
AXE place when both are in the water. as
the length of the. water line will govern
the allowances either may receive.
Taken all together. the prospects are for
one Of the most exciting series of races
contested in recent yesrs. even with the
chances Of the Reliance winning in straight
trials. As stated before. this is merely
prospective and 1t may be that the visiting
boat will spring surprise.
Dispatches from New York yesterday
anent the final preparations for the fray
read:
Secretary Cortelyou formulated the rules
Sand regulations which will control the
patrol feet, excursion steamers and Other
vessels carrying spectators during the com
ing International yacht races.
These rules are substantially the same a.
those in force during the races Of 1901. and
were proposed by the regatta committee Of
the New York Yacht Club. The regulations
direct attention. however, more specifically
than hitherto to the penalties which may be
imposed for violation of the rules. Secre
tar Cortelyou makes 1t understood thai
On yeCtoeff- wit tofso. ytldshrdlutae
I'M punishment Of any captain or pilo
SUSPENSION or revocation OF license will b.
of an excursion steamer who breaks tn,
rules.
Az soon as Secretary Shaw has definitely
seiected the revenue cutters which are t.
patrol the course Secretary sCortelyou vii
give tie remaining instructions needed t.
complete the Governments preparations fol
the races.
II am ready for the race" said c. Olive
Iselin. as he stepped from the Reliance int