CHALLENGE DECLINED
THE AMERICA CUP ALLEGED VIOLATION OF RULES. SIR THOMAS LITTON MAKES A POINT. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright LONDON, September 26. The New York Yacht Club has declined Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge for hlio America Cup, on. the ground that any proposal-to limit the size of tho competing boats would constitute a violation of the terms of the America Oup Trust. However, the club is prepared to accept a challenge on the old lines. Sir Thomas Lipton is extremely disappointed, since he challenged under the universal rule which American yachtsmen established, and under which they, as experienced builders of a particular type of boat, would have had a great advantage over inexpert, enoed British builders. WHAT THE DECISION MEANS. "RACING MACHINES.”
(Received September 27, 10.55 p.m.) NEW YORK, September 27.
The resolution declining Sir Thomas Ltpton’s challenge commits tho New York t'acht Club to a recognition of “racing machines” only.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6326, 28 September 1907, Page 7
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