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May 20, 1901
The Butte Inter Mountain
Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Southampton on May 20, Sir Thomas Lipton declares Shamrock II fully prepared for intensive racing trials against the prior challenger to definitively compare their speeds and strengths, with daily tests in varying conditions.
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CUP CHALLENGER REPAIRED.
Sir Thomas Lipton Says the Shamrocks Must Now Fight or Supremacy.
(By Associated Press.)
Southampton, May 20.—Sir Thomas Lipton said to a representative of the Associated Press today:
"Everything connected with Shamrock II. is now in proper condition for a thorough racing trial. I am determined that the challenger and the former challenger shall fight it out in a manner to test their respective abilities beyond all question.
"Both yachts will be sent out today for a long day's racing on the outside course and an endeavor will be made to test them on every possible point, sailing in whatever weather offers. The trials will be continued daily and the Shamrock II. will be driven as hard as possible, with the double purpose of proving her speed and discovering any weakness."
Sir Thomas Lipton Says the Shamrocks Must Now Fight or Supremacy.
(By Associated Press.)
Southampton, May 20.—Sir Thomas Lipton said to a representative of the Associated Press today:
"Everything connected with Shamrock II. is now in proper condition for a thorough racing trial. I am determined that the challenger and the former challenger shall fight it out in a manner to test their respective abilities beyond all question.
"Both yachts will be sent out today for a long day's racing on the outside course and an endeavor will be made to test them on every possible point, sailing in whatever weather offers. The trials will be continued daily and the Shamrock II. will be driven as hard as possible, with the double purpose of proving her speed and discovering any weakness."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Yacht Racing
Shamrock Ii
Sir Thomas Lipton
Racing Trials
America's Cup Challenger
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Thomas Lipton
Where did it happen?
Southampton
Story Details
Key Persons
Sir Thomas Lipton
Location
Southampton
Event Date
May 20
Story Details
Sir Thomas Lipton announces that Shamrock II is repaired and ready for racing trials against the previous challenger to test their abilities thoroughly through daily hard-driven races on the outside course.