Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1918 — SIR THOMAS LIPTON STILL AFTER THE CUP [ARTICLE]

SIR THOMAS LIPTON STILL AFTER THE CUP

Sir Thomas Lipton, personal challenger for the America’s cup, consistent loser and good sportsman, has not abandoned hope of eventually capturing the famous trophy In- fact, thg/British yachtsman already is laying plans to send Shamrock IV after .the coveted prize as soon as the war ends. Capt. Walter M. Marks, Sir Thomas’ representative, arrived in. an American port recently with Instructions to inspect the cup challenger, which has been laid up in the Erie basin since the postponement of the races of 1914. Captain Marks is to report to the owner as to her condition.