Witness Eddie Pullen's Splendid Victory at Maxwell
Eddie Pullen wins another race at Maxwell adding to his career record. Notable drivers include Edwin Mercer, Ed Duesenberg, Barney Oldfield, Ralph De Palma, H. L. Gordon, and William Carlson in the field as spectators and competitors.
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Eddie Pullen
Fin
Mercer
Edwin Pullen
Duesenberg
O’donnell
Maxwell
Barney Oldfield
Mercedes
Ralph de Palma
Gordon Special
H. L. Gordon
William Carlson
Grant
Sunbeam
Ruckstell
Pullen
Carlson
Lewis
Gordon
Ball
Klein-King
Callaghan
Cooper
Nikrent
Babcock
Alley
D’alene
de Palma
Cadwell
O'Donnel
Oldfield
de ‘Palma
Forest Rangers Cut Damage in California Fire Season
Forest rangers led by State Fire Warden Baird and volunteers quelled a major fire near Santa Ana as California records a record fire year. Government losses total about 90 thousand dollars, far below the 3 million in government resources at risk, with 1848 fires vs a 789 average.
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California
California Department of the United States
San Francisco
Forest Rangers
Keegan
Santa Ana Range
Baird
United States District Forester Court
DuBois
Forest Service
Oldfield Defends Corona Race Safety After Open Contest
Barney Oldfield says the Corona course was safe and the race was the most open, cleanly fought event yet, praising Eddie Pullen for victory and Cooper for a brave showing. He admits his earlier doubts about accidents were unfounded and credits Pullen's speed and strategy as decisive.
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Speed King
Corona Boulevard
Cooper
Barney Oldfield
Corona
Los Angeles
Oldfield
Tetzlaff
Eddie Pullen
Pullen
Eddie
Corona Road Race Sets Multiple World Records
Eddie Pullen wins in a Mercer with a 3 26 02 world record time at 86 5 mph. The event shatters world records five times as 7 of 19 cars finish. Barney Oldfield drives a Maxwell and sets a non stop record. No crashes occurred though Sunbeam No 9 caught fire and burned. Attendance reaches 100000.
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Teddy Tetzlaff
Santa Monica
Barney Oldfield
Pullen
Eddie Pullen
Mercer
Maxwell
Sunbeam
Elimination Tabulation Of Early Auto Race Lapses
The list shows drivers and cars with laps completed before exiting the race. Names include Marmon, Stutz, Sunbeam, Duesenberg, and others with exit laps ranging from the 5th to the 107th. Notable entries include Earl Cooper, Barney Oldfield, and Jack Callaghan among multiple marques.
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Marmon
Wilbur D'Alene
Stutz
Arthur Klein
Nec Eeeessenem
Co Lom ‘Alley
Merec Soos
Alph
Pal
Earl Cooper
Sunbeam
Harry F. Grant
Duesenberg
Jack Callaghan
Mercer
G. B. Ruckste
HMQX
Wen Cer Oeses
Snpee Encetsmentarrenemen
Lee
Carlson
George Babco
Duesenberg Coane
Ianitene Peeves Oaths
Hd O'Donnell
Pickpocket Nabbed After Crowded Race Event
A professional pickpocket known as Whitey Wilson was caught in a police stakeout after pocketing six victims during a crowded race event. Police recovered all plunder and planned to transfer him to Los Angeles authorities on felony charges. Wilson had previously served two prison terms.
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Los Angeles
Has. Wilson
Whitey
Ramsey
Wilson
Villa's Forces Reach Mexico City as Rail Link Reopens
Reports say part of General Villa's army reached Mexico City while Villa stayed at Tula. A first weekly train left for Veracruz as wire links to the capital resume. Carranza loyalist General Caballero reportedly recognizes the convention party amid ongoing Mexican turmoil.
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EL Paso
Villa
Caballero
Carranza
Tampico
Washington
Funston
Vera Cruz
State Department
Aguilar
Martinez
Mexico City
Soldie
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Red Mercer
Fred J Wagner
Maxwells
Barney
Bob Burman
Richenbacher
Peugeot
Klein
Wagner
Pullén
Oif
Cooper Takes the
Lead
O'Donnell
Earl
Corona Road
Mechanician
Jack Erskine
Fred Comer
R. D. Taft
Joe Thompson
Victor
Huston
Fred McCarty
Reve Dutton Aregoseeeeye
R. B. Kurrle
K. Nikrent
Harry Goetz
Louie Jackson
J. Jepson
Spider Campbell
R. A. Pallotti
Pete Henderson
Be, Schrader
John D. Palma
Ican Ranch
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