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Local Soap Box Derby entrants prep for finals in Lubbock
About 110 boys from South Plains area had cars inspected at Ralph Penney Chevrolet Co as part of Lubbock’s eighth annual Soap Box Derby. Arlin Smith of Crosbyton weighs 260 pounds with his laminated wood racer, while Car Sanders of Ralls missed the inspection due to a smashed finger. Final inspections and show room display follow, with heats drawn next Saturday and helmets provided as sponsors prep for the June 27 race with Akron trips and prize scholarships.
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C. W. Ratliff
South Plains
Ralphy Ato Jet Co
Lubbock
Arlin Smith
Crosbyton
Young Smith
Car Sanders
Ralls
Ralph Penney Chevrolet Co
Tex N’ Jeans
Ole Mann
Exchange Club
Akron
Ohio
U.S
Canada
Alaska
Germany
Andy Crenshaw
Wm. H. Crenshaw
27Th St
Ralph Penney Chevrolet Company
Tim Henson
Holland Graves
Cecil Chance
Wesley Caraway
Loyd Hollinsworth
Penney
Youngshaw
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Mike Mes
Keith Holmes
38Th St
Tom Hadaway
Toledo Scales Co
Young Holmes
Peddy's
34Th St