SCHNEIDER CUP

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 August 1929, Page 5

SCHNEIDER CUP

RACE TO BE RUN

ITALIAN SPORTSMANSHIP

(Official Wireless)

RUGBY, August 27. There is still no definite news as to whether Italy will send a team to compete in the Schneider trophy contest. Reports from Rome, however, state that an Italian crew is working hard to get ready by the desired time, and will participate if ready. It is authoritatively stated that it is likely there will be no United States challenger for the trophy. The Schneider Trophy Committee o£ the Royal x\ero Club 'is proceeding with its plans, however, and the contest will be held as originally arranged, on September 7, even if Britain is the only nation to send machines to the starting line.

ITALIANS TO COMPETE.

(Recd. August 29, 9.30 a.m.) ROME, August 28. Signor Balbo, Under Secretary of Air, stated that Italy was participating in the Schneider Cup, because Italians regard it a duty as sportsmen to do so. The Italians are using two machines. They are confident of success and are of the opinion their machines will outpoint Britain’s sharp banking turns, but Signor Balbo states the chances are nil, because they have lost their best airman and fastest machine.

Signor Balbo added that the / team was going to England to avoid risk of an impression, that Italy was piqued because the postponement was refused.

A train load of seaplanes .left for England to-day.

LATER.

Six of the Italian machines sent to England, include the Macchi, with which Bernardi broke the world’s record, and another Macchi which has done 360 miles.