SANDERS CUP.
CONTEST AT WELLINGTON. THIRD RACE FOR TROPHY. AVENGER'S NARROW MARGIN. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. The Sanders cup race this morning was won by Avenger, Canterbury, after a close tussle throughout with the Wellington representative, Betty. The rice was sailed in a fresh southerly breeze until the iinal stages, whoa it fell away considerably. Avenger led during the greater part of the race, but on the final beat Betty gained the windward position. Over the final stages the respective skippers engaged in a battle of tactics, Brassel finally working Avenger to windward and crossing the line sixteen scconds ahead of Betty. The third boat was llangi (Aucklaind), after Val (Southland) had occupied third position throughout. Heather (Otago) was fifth. The finishing times were: Avenger, 12h 25m 10s; Betty, 121 i 25m 265; Rangi, ]2h 30m 425; Val, 12h 32m ss; Heather, 12h 38m.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 15, 19 January 1932, Page 9
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146SANDERS CUP. Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 15, 19 January 1932, Page 9
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