The newspapers shortly after this announced the sailing of the rival parties at Yokohama.  Storms and fog delayed the vessel.  Finally she arrived at the Golden Gate, and then came the mad race across the North American continent in fresh airplanes.  Near Cheyenne, Wyoming, the American plane was forced to the ground by engine trouble, allowing her competitor to get ahead several hours.  This lead the American could not overcome, and the race ended at 5:15 o'clock on the afternoon of July 27th, with the English crew first and the American crew second. Three days later the belated French crew, who had met with mishap in Italy, came in, winning third prize.