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Endless Rivalry of Lipton Shamrocks and American Cup Fight
The article recounts Sir Thomas Lipton challenging American yachts from 1898, detailing the Shamrock's early defeats, the 1899 and 1900 challenges, key figures like H. M. McGown, Willam Fife Jr, and Archibald Hogarth, and the involvement of the New York Yacht Club, Morgan interests, and Herreshoff designers in building defenses. It notes Lipton’s perseverance amid disputes over race terms and conditions, and the ongoing rivalry culminating in the persistent pursuit of the silver cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas
Trishman
New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Thomas J. Lipton
Shamrock
R. G. Sherman Crawford
H. M. McGndowney
Hugh C. Kelly
Herveshoffs
Bristol
Barr
Charley Barr
Deer Islanders
Valkyrie
Columbia
Point Judith
Thornaycrafts
Milwall
Thames
Archie Hogarth
Robert Wringe
Atlantic
Erin
Lewis Casa Ledyard
August Belmont
G L. E. Robinson
J. W. S. Oddie
Nicholson Kane
George L. Watson
Solent
Edward VII
Constitution
Sir ‘Thomas
Watson
Fife
Dumbarton
Scotland
Lacy Shaftesbury
Capts
Weings
Bevis
Reliance
Fhm Club Ag
Royal Yacht Squadron
Isle of Wight
England
George L. Schuyler