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Auto racer Gaston Chevrolet killed in Los Angeles crash
Gaston Chevrolet and Eddie O'Donnell died after a crash on the Los Angeles Speedway near the 250 mile race finish. O'Donnell was initially reported dead and later found alive with severe injuries. John Bresnahan was seriously hurt. Roscoe Sarles led most laps but Chevrolet secured the 1920 national championship on a point basis.
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