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America3 Hangs On

Compiled From Wire Services

America3 took its bitter battle against Dennis Conner to the water and decisively beat Stars & Stripes to avoid elimination from the America’s Cup for the second straight day.

Sailed by 15 women and tactician Dave Dellenbaugh, America3’s Mighty Mary regained the lead early on the third leg and went on to beat Stars & Stripes by 2 minutes, 4 seconds.

Mighty Mary tied Stars & Stripes 3-3 in the battle for the spot opposite PACT 95’s Young America in the Citizen Cup finals beginning April 10.

It was the second straight loss for Conner, who still awaits an international jury’s ruling on protests filed by America3 and PACT 95 over Stars & Stripes changing its damaged keel in mid-round.