AMERICA’S CUP

Southland Times, Issue 21194, 22 September 1930, Page 7

AMERICA’S CUP

ODDS AGAINST LIPTON MACHINES WON FOR ENTERPRISE COMMENTARY ON AMERICAN SPORT (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) New York, September 19.' “The machines in the hull of Enterprise did things no human being could equal” are the words of one American yachting expert, explaining Shamrock’s defeat, thus epitomizing the traditional interest of the defenders of the America Cup to retain the trophy and the American aim in sport to win rather than to play games tor tne games’ sake. A patent boom, a duraluminium mast, and special winches to register the strain on sails, etc., were some of the devices employed in Enterprise, while Shamrock depended on man power. There was no widespread satisfaction in Enterprise’s victory in America. The realization is evident that the conditions have always favoured the defender. The necessity for building a boat to conform to American specifications and sail her across the seas on her own bottom to race her along a coast whoso weather and wind peculiarities cannot possibly be familiar to the challenger’s skipper, will always conspire to keep the cup in America. The introduction of the mechanical element which makes possible infinite surprises seems to be a clinching factor. Americans themselves are beginning to understand that the entire overhauling of the point of view under which the races are conducted will be necessary before America Cup contests can prove true sporting events. WORLD’S BEST LOSER PRESENTATION TO SIR THOMAS LIPTON. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, September 20. A suggestion by the humorous actor, Will Rogers, that the presentation of a loving cup from “everybody” to Sir Thomas Lipton be made as a tribute to the world's best loser brought results on Saturday when Mayor Walker, who was suggested by Mr Rogers as the custodian of the tund, had received more than one hundred contributions with more coming in.