Aug 8 New York Yacht Club’s first defence of America’s Cup; 'Magic' (US) defeats 'Cambria' (England) and 16 fellow defenders from NY Harbour to Sandy Hook Light Vessel on the Atlantic and return (38 miles)
Birthdays in Sport
Aug 11 Tom Richardson, England cricket fast bowler (88 Test wickets), born in Byfleet, England (d. 1912)
Aug 11 Walter Bowman, Canadian soccer player (d. ?)
Aug 18 Hugh Bromley-Davenport, England cricketer, born in Chelford, Cheshire, England (d. 1954)