The Coming Races for the America’s Cup
A feature comparing Sir Thomas Lipton’s new challenger Shamrock II with the American defender on the path to the America's Cup. The piece analyzes hull design and performance, notes Shamrock II’s trials and windward prowess, and cites claims of Lipton’s confidence versus American crews led by Charles Barr in a race context at Sandy Hook. It recalls America’s historic 1861 victory and outlines prior challengers and builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Toombs
Vliance
Shuswreck
America
Thomas Lipton
Brisa
Akmlat
Eles
Wien
Aurore
Amerive
Elf Columbis
Livenia
Itisaree Markerechaldt
Tor Jenkins
Yves
Hackonsen
Jenkins
Billy Roche
Tom Jenkins
Mairgucy
England
Jas
Roche
George Hackenschmidt
Tom Mofnerney
Ireland
Liverpool
McInerney
Hackenschmidt
McInervey
Shamrock III on course to defend United States cup
Wall Fife of Fairlie designer for Shamrock III, amid notes from Punch September 1961, recalls sailors, bands, and a sea voyage toward Sandy Hook. The piece highlights Shamrock III’s upcoming clash with Conslation and Columbia, with owners and crews loyal to their vanquisher Reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Fife
Fairlie
Shamrock
Cunard
Sandy Hook
Kellance
Conslation
Columbia
Dan Patch World Beater Sets Pacing Record at Columbus
The article notes Dan Patch, a premier pacer, equaled the world half mile racing record by Koln Mintuner 67 3-5 seconds at Columbus in a key race. Observers praise his form and pace, predicting potential further record claims this season and noting Willits Whitney’s Saratoga influence. The piece also mentions Johnson denying a baseball war and previews Martin Harvey in The Exile, with broader sports and show business angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Patch
Ban
Koln
Mintuner Iy
Vine Fertie
Hareeitesh
Hin Carter
Liedhe
Star Polnter
Stir
Dan Patek
Ilah
Pan Patch
Morin
Mresibue
Amy
Cme
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Liptah
Nat Herreshom
Bris
Ireblin
Mike Crjptsin
Chirtey Tate
Dee
Witha
Feltunee
Wal 1
Columbu
Americas
Thomas
Samuel
Earth
Constitution
Charley Barr
Samuil
Amelia
Liv Hoston
Ste Charles River
Commertare Stevens
Laverock
Cowes
Aind
London Punch
Tunkow
Pete Saderat
Equidran
Charley Bar
WET Ance
American Engilst Saert Yacht Auk
Sto Americas
Ceia
Gette
Mil
Nomnia
Sappho
Laivents
Beppe
Madeleine
INTEL
Madetekine _oCeurtens
Uraterie
Mischiet
Atalie Nt
Enov. WA
Bert
Reliance
Shamrock III
Erin
Umph
Guerca
Adriatic
Nes
Punch
Deo Pateh Ie
Gan Patel
Inont
Willists © Whitney
Saratogs Rocing Association
Gundire
Johnson
John T. Brush
New York Nationals
Povine Suamup
Martin Harvey
Mr. Harvey
Lloyd Osbourne
Austin Btrong
London
Royalty Theater
Robsters
Pate de Falatys
Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Elsie Venner
Kansas City
Tinker
Hiemmopy
Chicco Nations
Cubs
Saepares
Bil Dahe Ion
Brooklyn
Hans Wagner
Pitindune
Chicago Nationals
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