Astor Cup

Astor Cup

The Astor Cup was awarded by members of the Astor family in the United States in two different sports:
* Astor Cup auto race, run in New York in 1915 and 1916 with the trophy donated by Vincent Astor
* Astor Cup in yachting, first held in Newport, Rhode Island in 1882, it is an annual event with the trophy donated by John Jacob Astor III


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