When Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith and his blue Endeavour arrived in the U. S. last month, Endeavour became immediately the most feared challenger for the America's Cup since Shamrock 11 in 1901. Last fortnight she was favorite at odds of 7-to-5. Last week, after the start of the four-out-of-seven race series, U. S. Yachtsmen had no reason to alter their opinion. In two days of sailing, Harold Stirling Vanderbilt's Rainbow had been better handled, shown herself the faster boat in light airs. But Endeavour had proved that she is a fine boat in a...
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