Indianapolis racer Frank Fox in 500-mile race with artificial limb
Frank P. Fox of Indianapolis, a wheelchair bound auto racer with an artificial left leg, has entered a 1911 Pope-Hartford in the $25,000 500-mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Decoration Day May 30. Fox, wealthy and fearless, has prior top finishes and survived a crash last year when his car struck the fence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank P. Fox
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Fox
East
Pope- Hartford
C. B. Baldwin
Indiana
Rubber tires wear paving at Indianapolis speedway
Dr Wadsworth Warren manager of the Buick racing team visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to inspect wear on the track ahead of the $25,000 600 mile International Sweepstakes on Memorial Day May 30. He praised the surface as vastly improved and superior to last summer. Emery Hayden of Curry township toured the Union office seeking advertising for Orpington Minorca and Indian runner eggs.
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Union
Gold lures champion back Chevrolet eyes Indy May return
Indianapolis reports Louis Chevrolet, famed Franco-Swiss racer and former America road record holder, plans a likely comeback for the Memorial Day 500 Mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The $25,000 gold prize temptations follow his Vanderbilt Cup crash last October.
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Louis Chevrolet
America
Crown Point
Indiana
Chevrolet
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May Drive For Seven Hours At Speedway In May
Indianapolis race drivers may pilot their cars straight through the 500 mile sweepstakes on May 30 if in good physical shape and pass AAA contest board examinations. Wheeler of Wheeler Schebler credits the change for improving competition and spectator interest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Wheeler & Schebler Co
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Westcott enters long race with Knight as pilot
Westcott Company enters a 24 600 dollar prize 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. Harry Knight, one of the sport’s youngest drivers, to pilot the specially built Westcott car. The Richmond Indiana maker rebuilt the motor larger for endurance. Knight has posted strong showings in previous long races and Coca Cola Trophy at Atlanta.
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Ind
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Harry Knight
Atlanta
Richmond
Indiana
AITKEN TO DRIVE ONCE MORE
Indianapolis star Johnny Aitken the famed motor racing pilot has left active driving duties and joined Bruce M. Wylie in Indianapolis as a National branch associate. He remains entered in the 500 mile Sweepstakes on the Indianapolis Speedway for Decoration Day but is nearing retirement from speed racing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John D. Aitken
Aitken
Bruce M. Wylie
Johnny
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Pacific Coast
Rich $13,140 salary for 500 mile race winner
Indianapolis coverage notes the $25,000 purse for the Memorial Day International Sweepstakes at the Speedway. The winner nets about $10,000 from the track plus roughly $5,000 from accessory makers, giving a total potential prize pool of $25,000. At ~75 mph over 500 miles, the winner earns around $20 per mile. The article details car specs and equipment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Vanderbilt winner to run at Indianapolis next Decoration Day
After twice winning the Vanderbilt Cup, Alco driven by Harry Grant will race on the 1911 circuit. Likely first appearance in the $25 000 race of 500 miles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Decoration Day.
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Alco
Harry Grant
Grant
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway stands seat sixty thousand capacity
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts four monster stands with seating for 60 000 spectators. The arena can accommodate 75 000 under pressure, making it one of the world’s greatest stadiums for sports and large crowds.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Auto dealers prepare to show 1910 car models
Spring brings brisk sales activity as local dealers display 1910 models. Sullivan Auto & Machine Co led by Capt. Bays showcases Buick lines including an $800 roadster and models priced from $550 to $1,500. Dale & Shaver promote Oakland and EMF lines, noting Oakland’s hill climb feats and broad dealer options for prospective buyers.
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Sullivan Auto & Machine Co
H. C. Bays
Buick
Indianapolis
Oakland For The Man Who Says Show Me
Dale and Shaver will be pleased to show their callers at any time and invite inquiries from listeners who want more information or demonstrations.
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Oakland
Dale
Shaver
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Constipation and Ills
Advertises Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy preventing stomach and bowel issues that could lead to appendicitis. Claims to relieve constipation biliousness and headaches. Sells for 25 cents at Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son's
Sullivan lodge confers degrees on Joe Loudermilk and others
Sullivan lodge No. 263 F and A M conferred the third degree on Joe R. Loudermilk Thursday night. Last night the lodge gave several candidates the second degree.
Notice of Final Settlement in Maggie McClain Estate
Hardy McClanahan executor filed final account for Maggie McClain in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for March 25 1914 during February term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Attorneys listed below. First insertion March 1 1911.
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Maggie McClain
Sullivan Circuit Court
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J. Faarley Drake
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