New York, July 11. The Government has decided prevent all excursion steamers, except a few ocean-going liners, from accompanying the competitors for the America's Cup with the result that there is a scramble for places along the course. Destroyers will keep all ships half a mile from the course.
"The Shamrock's sail area is estimated at 11,400 sq. ft. as compared with the Resolute's 9,650 sq. ft. and it is believed that she will have to give the Resolute 6} minutes in a 30-mile course.-~ Reuter.
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