Gordon Bennett Cup - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

There were three Gordon Bennett Cups, all established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr.

James Gordon Bennett, Jr.

James Gordon Bennett, Jr. was publisher of the New York Herald, founded by his father, James Gordon Bennett, Sr., who emigrated from Scotland. He was generally known as Gordon Bennett to distinguish him from his father....

Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing
Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing
As one of three Gordon Bennett Cups established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr., millionaire owner of the New York Herald, the automobile racing award was first given in 1900 in France....
Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning — for a time, a separate cup was also awarded for powered air racing
Gordon Bennett Trophy (aeroplanes) – in the sport of air racing
Air racing
- History :The first ever air race was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1908. The participants piloted the only 4 airships in the U.S. around a course located at Forest Park...
James Gordon Bennett Cup for schooners

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