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Courageous Faces Tough Cup Start On Rhode Island Sound
The United States defends the 12 meter America's Cup against Australia's Southern Cross in a best of seven series over a 24.3 mile Rhode Island Sound course. Courageous seeks an 11th straight defense as Alan Bond spends millions for Southern Cross. Skipper Ted Hood leads Courageous against Jim Hardy of Southern Cross in a high stakes opener amid careful weather and a large spectator fleet.
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