The Archive · 1901

The Race for the America Cup

London, Ist October — The second Race for the America

Cup was unfinished owing to want of wind, but Shamrock LI was leading.—Special Service.

Bombay, 2nd October.

The second Race for the America Cup took place yesterday, but was unfinished through want of wind.—Reuter.

London, 3rd October, 9.25 pin.

The second Race for the America Cup resulted in a win for the American yacht Columbia—Sperial service.

London vit Bombay, 4th October.

'The second Race for the America Cup was over a triangular course, There was a spanking breeze, and Shamrock IT rounded the two first marks a minute and a-half' ahead, but Columbia finally won by one minute—Reuter.

Later.

Including the time allowance and the difference of time in starting, Columbia won by 3 minutes and 35 seconds,—Reuter.

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