Shamrock Escapes Contested Win In Lipton Cup Race
In New York on July 15 1930 the Shamrock won unchallenged after Resolute retired following a late accident. Lipton’s green challenger must win two more races to claim the trophy while Resolute must take three of four remaining races to retain the cup. Sir Thomas Lipton expressed regret at the mishap and hoped for fair racing in the final races.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Britain
Resolute
New York Yacht Club
Aemilius Jarvis
Corinthian
Sir Thomas
Lipton
Shamrock
E. Nicholson
Harold Webb
Resolute Beats Shamrock In Turbulent Yacht Race
New York July 15. The Resolute defeated the Shamrock IV after a dramatic race off Sandy Hook marked by shifting winds, heavy squalls, and damage when the Resolute's mainsail shattered. Shamrock won on time allowance, with Resolute finishing after a tow due to the damage.
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Resolute
Sandy Hook
Next Race Set as Resolute Repairs Finish
NEW YORK July 15 The next race is scheduled for Saturday as the Resolute is hoped to have completed throat halyard repairs. If unable to finish in time, committees from the two clubs will decide when she may proceed to make her ship shape again.
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New York
Rain Shuts Yachts From Flier View
Strong winds intermittent squalls of rain and heavy mists were reported on the yacht course by a plane pilot who landed in Rockaway after the race began. He said he had flown over the course for more than an hour at 500 feet without seeing any yachts. The same conditions were reported by telephone from Mineola where other planes landed after failing to view the race from the air.
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Rockaway
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Mineola
Shamrock IV Receives Welcome From Wide Fleet Of Boats
A large fleet of excursion boats lined the river to honor Shamrock IV as she crossed the Lipton cup finish line as the winner. In the distance, the Resolute trailed, towed by a tug, with a sagging mainsail and minimal head sails.
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New York
Lipton Calls Race Not Fair After Victory
Sir Thomas Lipton declared the race not fair as he secured his first major international victory aboard the Victoria. He spoke calmly to about a hundred guests, insisting the defenders could have the race count or not.
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Thomas Lipton
Victoria
Baronet Clings to Defeat Rebutting Fair Race
For two hours the baronet refused victory claiming the race was unfair and that the defending yacht deserved another chance. After repeated arguments the decision stood.
City Back Yard Cartoon Preview in Boston Sunday Post
Hill graces the Boston Sunday Post Magazine with a preview cartoon about urban yard life. The feature teases humor rooted in domestic space and city living.
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Hill
Boston Sunday Post
Resolute Proves Handicap Unnecessary In Race
July 15 New York observers note Shamrock’s larger sail area earned Resolute a six minute forty second handicap yet she sailed with none on the day. The race saw Resolute gain an initial 58 seconds and extend it to nearly five minutes before she was forced to retire with a damaged mainsail.
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New York
Wealthy liners and guests aid America Cup start in New York
The Highlander left East 24th Street with a lifeboat crew demanding 20 dollars for the day. Club officials refused higher pay, and expert oarsmen under Lewis Nixon rowed the boat. About 600 New York Yacht Club members and guests on shore and aboard private yachts witnessed the start, with J Pierpont Morgan, Harry Payne Whitney, Henry Ford, Arthur Curtiss James, Vincent Astor, and Edward L. Doheny among the prominent attendees aboard various vessels.
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New York
New York Harbor
Highlander
New York Yacht Club
East 24Th Street
Steamer Committee
James PD
Sharkman
O. P. Jackson
U. 8
S. N
Hunter W. Y
Yacht Club
J. Pierpont Morgan
Corsair
Harry Payne Whitney
Whiteaway
Ill Kilmer and Several Named Individuals Listed
A list mentions Willis Sharpe Kilmer Colonia George S Dearborn Janet Andrew Raeburn of Marblehead Mass Levan ter James B Wilbur A M Murray P Gallagher Port Washington Sachem C B Fuller Juniata George W Elkins Philadelphia Mary Ann E W McCready Crisfield Md Fordell F R Henderson Hiida John Sherman Hoyt Tramp II Theodore G Dickson Chicago.
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Ill
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Colonia
George S. Dearborn
Janet
Andrew Raeburn
Marblehead
Mass
Levanter
James B. Wilbur
A. M. Murray
P. . Gallagher
Port Washington
Sachem
C. B. Fuller
Juniata
George W. Elkins
Philadelphia
Mary Ann
E. W. McCready
Crisfield
Fordell
F. R. Henderson
Hiida
John Sherman Hoyt
Tramp II
Theodore G. Dicksonson
Chicago
Precedent to Mishap Refers to 1899 Shamrock Withdrawal
New York July 15 The accident to the Resolute mirrored a 1899 regatta episode when Lipton withdrew Shamrock after topmast failure. In that 10 mile triangular race Columbia won two heats while Shamrock failed to finish. Earlier withdrawals occurred in 1895 and 1903 due to racing conditions and fog.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Columbia
Valkyrie 3d
Lord Dunraven
Shamrock I
Shamrock 84
Shamrock Treks Poor Start In Royal Ulster Yacht Race
At Sandy Hook New Jersey on July 15 the Shamrock and Resolute contest began with light wind. Captain Burton edged into position but fell behind as Captain Adams on the Defender maneuvered to the western end near the lightship. Burton crossed the line late and immediately tacked under Resolute, giving Defender a commanding early lead.
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Burton
Wily
Resolute
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
N. J
Royal Ulster Yacht
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William P. Burton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Wilson
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Post
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