The Archive · 1929

Italy's Position Obscure

Aug, 27.

Ataly's intention regarding the Schneider' contest is still obscure.

It is believed she is withholding Jo definite decision =pending the meeting of the Schneider. cup cor mittee to-morrow, when she is jeredited with the intention of submiting a proposal for a, miniature [Anglo-Italian Schneider' race which the actual trophy will not be involved.

In the meantime reports from Rome state that the Italian team have been instructed to keep selves in readiness to leave for thought there tnat the final decision as regards Italy's, participation fin the contest will probably be postponed until after the arrival of the team in England, ing all day, announced that her final "withdrawal had not been received from Italy.

Lieut.-Colonel_P. W, O'Gorman, the chairman of the" Committee, stated that, regardless of whether Italy and America decide to com-will be held on "The British com-

Petitors won't fool about", he declared. "They won't walk or crawl: they will race!"—Reuter.

Desenzano, Aug. 28, It is now considered absolutely certain that Italy will participate in the Schneider Cup race.

The Italian Schneider team left for England last night—Reuter.

Rome, Aug. 29.

Tt has not yet been decided whether Italy shall withdraw. from the Schneider Trophy race, at it is reported from a trust: worthy source that at present she intends to participate—Reuter,

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