Valkyrie Defeats Defender in Turbulent Bay Ridge Race
In a tense Bay Ridge regatta the Valkyrie led Defender by yard and windward advantage until a near line-crossing incident forced Valkyrie to bear away. The Defender, crippled but determined, closed the gap and finished only 47 seconds behind after a dramatic ten mile final leg. Protest noted. Commodore Smith affirmed faith in the cup.
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Valkyrie
Vakyrie
Ahea
Bay. Ridge
Bay Ridge
Iselin
Bush
Regatta
Smith
Herreshoff
Yachts Race Day Amid Fog at Sandy Hook Contest
Fog and murkiness greeted the second contest as Defender and Valkyrie prepared off Sandy Hook. Crowds numbered in thousands aboard excursion boats while tug captains predicted light airs and a race that would test sails, rigging, and crew skill amid a lively patrol flotilla and eager spectators along Bay Ridge and at the lightship.
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Sandy Hook
Bay Ridge
Defender
Bay
Ridge
America
Wallace B. Flint
Pulver
Hoffman Island
Iselin
Nat
Herreshoff
Woodbury
Earle
Newberry
Thorne
Herbert C
Leeds
David Henderson
Dunraven
Yellow Dog
Sandy
Halliards
Valkyrie
Sas
Swaah
Lord Dunraven
Arthur Glennre
H. Maitland Kersey
Spieker Ratsey
Joseph Buck
Repre
New York Yacht Club
Aileen Wyndham-Quin
Rachel Wyndham-Quin
Royal Phelps Carroll’s
Navahoe
H.M. Flagler
Alicia
John C. Hanna
Embla
John Nicholas Brown
Balmena
John* M. Hall
Harrison B. Moore
Marietta
Fred G. Bourne
H.R. Laden
Orienta
F. G. Hauteville
St. John
Mr. Hope
Yacht Race Begins At Sandy Hook Lightship Event
At Sandy Hook lightship around ten o'clock the Defender arrived with smooth seas and bright skies making for an ideal yacht race. The Valkyrie followed at 10:15 dropping its tow and preparing for maneuvers as the Luckenbach committee boat arrived at 10:20 signaling a triangular course of ten miles for the leg.
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Sandy Hook
Valkyrie
Luckenbach
Valkyrie at fault in close finish with Defender at Naveline
At Naveline New Jersey on September 10 the Valkyrie fouled the Defender near the line as both boats neared the gun. The Valkyrie captain eased sheets to prevent being forced over early, causing a collision that damaged the Defender and led to a protest from the Defender and a judge's ruling.
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Naveline
Highlands
N. J
Long Island
Canfield
Plood
Cranfield
Haff
Valkyrie
Yachting Race Draws Crowds to Newspaper Row
Hundreds of yachtsmen watched Valkyrie and Défender in a race posted on newspaper row. Patrons cheered, props and jokes filled the scene as spectators admired the vessels and pondered fortunes. The event established Newspaper row as the Hub’s yachting center yesterday.
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Valkyrie
Regatta committee weighs Valkyrie protest on Defender race
Rumor says the regatta committee favored Valkyrie and declared the contest a race. Verification was unavailable as of late tonight and a further meeting was planned for tomorrow.
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New York
Defender
Valkyrie
Valkyrie May Sail Home
New York reports Captain Cranfield of the Valkyrie defends his course and questions whether the Defender protest can be sustained. He muses that if the protest is upheld they may turn home with one win each, signaling a potential return voyage.
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New York
the Tribune
Cranfield
The
Valkyrie
Best site for cup races off Block Island suggested
A letter to the Post argues against Marblehead for the cup races and favors Block Island as the best sailing venue. The writer contends Block Island has calm currents, shoal-free waters, fewer crowds, and favorable winds, asserting New York and Boston would travel there anyway.
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Marblehead
Sandy Hook
New York
Boston
Block Island
New Forest
Wood’s Hall
Clergyman's Humorous Fifth Avenue Encounter
A renowned New York clergyman faced a comic yet awkward moment at his Fifth Avenue church. An elderly woman, not recognizing him, asked for help up the steps and then begged to be let down when told who would preach. He assisted her down and quipped that she would not go in unless he was paid.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Blank
Teddie Hero of Tales and Daring Words
A playful exchange centers on Teddie bragging of bravery. Eddie declares fearlessness after a bold act, while Neddy boasts of a graveyard encounter. Teddie shrugs off danger, claiming daily trolley-track play as his bold feat.
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Eddie
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Lkyrie
Valkyrin
Bulletin Board
Fair America
Old Engand
Post and Herald
Gandy Hook
Mrs. Iselin
Coney
Islaro
Teddie
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