Word: cupped
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Plastic Fantastic," surged ahead on the wind and crossed the finish line 15 seconds ahead of America II, ending one of sport's most venerable records. For the first time in 135 years, an entry of the New York Yacht Club will not sail in an America's Cup final...
...N.Y.Y.C. surrendered the Cup to Australia II, the winged-keel wonder of Perth Millionaire Alan Bond, after holding the yachting crown since 1851, the longest winning streak in sport. America II's loss last week was the final disappointment in a $15 million, three-year drive to recapture the Cup. As a stunned Skipper John Kolius, 35, piloted America II back to its slip after the race with New Zealand, crew members wept. "How would you feel," asked Kolius, "if you called into work tomorrow morning and it wasn't there...
...loss was only one of many firsts in this 26th Cup, which is longer, larger, more expensive and more upset-prone than any in history. Not only is the competition being held away from the gentle breezes of the U.S. East Coast for the first time since 1870, but it has also widened dramatically in scope. A record 13 syndicates from six nations have so far spent an unprecedented $200 million for the right to challenge Australia for the Cup. There are two syndicates each from Italy and France as well as ones from Canada, Britain and New Zealand...
Beyond that, the leading contender, New Zealand, which has won 33 of 34 races so far, is a newcomer sailing in its first Cup. The Kiwis' fiber-glass hull is the first in the history of the event (the others are made of aluminum), and the development could produce, say some experts, yet another first: an all-Pacific America's Cup final, commencing...
...urine cup for A.G. Ed Meese...