America’s cup: Sailing championship in NY Harbor

One hundred years ago today … the America’s Cup ended. It was front-page news for The Times, and the Tribune, at least.

The New York Times, 28 July 1920, p. 1. Chronicling America.

The New York Times, 28 July 1920, p. 1. Chronicling America.


The Times had diagrammed the route of the contest’s second leg, back on July 21.

The New York Times, 22 July 1920, p. 3. Chronicling America.

The New York Times, 22 July 1920, p. 3. Chronicling America.

POSTED BY JONATHAN GOLDMAN, JULY 27, 2020.

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