Reliance Beats Shamrock in 1905 Cup Duel
In a windward and leeward 30 mile race at New Jersey, Reliance defeated Shamrock I by a margin of minutes after deductions, preserving yacht racing supremacy. Lipton acknowledges defeat while praising Shamrock’s windward prowess amid a large excursion fleet at Sandy Hook.
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Briamrock
Jersey
Bandy Hook
Sandy Hook
Sersey
Jersey Shore
Challenger
Defender
Atlantic
Lipton’s Cup Drama and Rival Yachts Traipse Toward Victory
Gossip and figures swirl around Sir Thomas Lipton as the America’s Cup race unfolds. Shamrock and Reliance race with costly crews and ships valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. The New York Sun notes Lipton’s expenditure nears $700,000 while promising exposure for his wares, and debates whether he will continue after this season.
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Sir Thomas
Edward
England
Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York Sun
American Yachtamen
Lipton
Shamrock
Erin
William Pletcher
New York
Scheimreck III
Athonie
London
Shamrock III
Thomas Lipton
C. Olives Iselin
Reliance
Shamrock NT
Montana
Janis
Walter
Atlantic
Portey
Ships Reach Sandy Hook Lightship After Fast Run
A brisk south west wind aided the Shamrock 111 and Reliance as they reached Sandy Hook Lightship shortly after 1 o clock in New York harbor. The report continues on page four.
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New York
Reliance
Sandy Hook
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Thomas Liptons
America
Isle of Wight
Fife
Ashbury Park
Reliances OM Bress
Weinge
Olebensprit
Brarv
Hoth
Windward
GOV
Sandy Hook Bay
Bay
Brooklyn
Ocean
Reliance Shamrock I
Reliance Shamrock Ill
Seace
CLU
Ulster Yacht Club
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