Faster Hoosier Auto Race Fueled by New Backstretch
Indianapolis race notes a faster Memorial Day auto event as backstretch paving and better cars speed the field. Notables include Joe Thorne Rochelle, Jimmy Snyder, Rex Mays, Mike Boyle, Wilbur, Babe Stapp, and Ted Horm. Prize pool exceeds $100,000 with $2,000 top prize and $60,000 in ancillary awards.
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Broadfield Service
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Anapolis
Indianapolis
Joe Thorn
Joe Thorne
Rochelle
Lad
Jimmy Snyder
Rex Mays
Glendale
Victor
Kelly Pettito
Eles
Los Angeles
Alden Sampson IL
Bob Swanson
Roberts
Detroit
Linder
Mike Boyle
Ted Horm
Calif
Cummings
Jaci Babe Stapp
Dan. Shaw
Louis Huntington Park
Fommy Milton
Meyer
Snyder
Iumph
Thakstretch
Record of Speed and Metal Bricks at Chicago Event
The report notes a car event with old bricks used as ballast, joking on their weight and absorption. Snyder, a former Chicago milkman and lifeguard, set a 10 mile qualifying record at 120.138 mph in Thorne's six-cylinder rear drive, and raised the mile pace to 130.757 mph. An eager crowd of about 100,000 is expected to attend, with major racing excitement and a strong promoter push for early arrival.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Hig Geld
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Floyd Roberts
Tower Test
van Nuys
Calif
Snyder
Thorne
America
Knights of the
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Wolcott Aims for 13.5 High Hurdle Mark at Olympics
Rice Institute hurdler Fred Arrington Wolcott, a 23 year old Texan, targets a 13.5 second time to break Forrest Towns’ 13.5 mark for the 110 meter high hurdles at the upcoming Olympic trials. He already tied Berlin’s Olympic record in 1940 and seeks a fast spring departure aboard the Finland bound boat. Supported by Kimmett Brunson Dink Sempleton and Lawson Robertson, Wolcott bets on a record setting performance to boost U.S. hopes.
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Olen W. Clements
Fessure
Semico
Houston
Tex
Fred Arrington Wolcott
Rice Institute
Forrest
Wolontz
Sophmore
Allen Tobnich
Detroit Tywlne
Berlin
Robertson
Tale of the Turf in Sketches by Ant Krenz
A brief overview of Ant Krenz and his Sketches on the Running Torse in this country. The piece traces the history and context of the Turf tale within Krenz’s sketches, framing its place in cultural storytelling and local lore.
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Ant Krenz
Isle of Man Lord High Executioner and His Many Posts
The Hon Willan Spencer Leveson-Gower, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, holds numerous offices including president of the Legislative, chief of police, head of the Manx Bar and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He acts as the King's Representative and appoints magistrates, clergymen, public commissions and police officials. His salary is 10000 dollars with a proposed raise of 2000. A note adds that manufacturing a right-hand drive car requires calibrations to about 1500 parts.
Wolcott Emerges as Speedy Hurdler in 1939 Outlook
In Minneapolis last year Templeton praised Wolcott’s speed noting a 9.4 seconds 100 dash and rare hurdle talent. Brunson predicted record times as Wolcott adopts Towns style with a forward-armed sprint and a six-step first hurdle, aiming for 13.5 seconds in the high hurdles in 1939.
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Templeton
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Minneapolis
Brunson
Wolcott
Peer Ofvat
Jean
Hordies
Towns
Hope Softball League standings and Thursday schedule
The Hope Softball League shows no Wednesday games. Thursday matchups include Bruner A versus Bruner 8 at 7 30 and Leo Robins against East Funeral Directors in Texarkana. Friday features Gunter versus Soil Erasion and Unique Cafe against Bruner Trary B with results from Nashville at Little Rock and teams in Atlanta Birmingham Memphis New Orleans and more.
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Leo Robins
East Funeral Directors
Texarkana
Gunter
Soil Erasion
Unique Cafe
Bruner Trary B
Nashville
Little Rock
Iain
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Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
L. Pet
Chattaway, Om
Birminghay
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Nashville Ky
Carolina Tulip Grower Sells to Hollanders
TERRA CEIA N C WH Rudy a Dutch immigrant who settled 15 years ago to plant vegetables but stayed to grow tulips. Despite locals doubting hardy growth, he became a leading tulip producer shipping 125000 dozen rowers and nearly 1000000 bulbs each spring. Some bulbs are sent to Holland while he also plants corn and beans after harvest.
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Terra Ceia
Rudy
Hendrick van Drop
Holland
America
New Orleans Wins Over Chattanooga in Series Drama
New Orleans hammered Chattanooga to clinch the series as Pelicans hitters rapped UK-like hits. Memphis Chicks rallied with three straight two-out singles and a sac fly to beat the Smokies 2 1, marking a sixth straight win for the visiting Knoxville squad. Birmingham edged Atlanta 3 2 despite a no-hit seventh inning by Clyde Small, in a tight Wednesday night tilt.
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New Or
Jeang Pelicans
Chattanooga
Willams
Pritchett
Cohen
Direas Abd Caml
Strommre
Hyelioned
Chicks
Sainkies
Mempins
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Knox- Ville Smokies
Knoxville
Memphis
Bertran
Kluapp
Stalsin Epps
Crax
Baring
Birmingham
Ala
Clyde Small
Hilless Iol
Atlanta
Allenta
Swell Harris
Williams
Tub
George
Carson
Crouch
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