Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 138, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1916 — Weather Looks Unfavorable For Big Chicago Race Tomorrow. [ARTICLE]

Weather Looks Unfavorable For Big Chicago Race Tomorrow.

Providing that the track was in shape today, the officials stated that 'the drivers entered for Chicago’s second speedway race would be forced to make thejr time trials. Those qualifying for the race will be forced to make a speed of 90 miles an hour and to make it absolutely certain that They will be entered they must do even* better than this for of the 39 1 entered hut 33 cab start according to | the rulth of the A. A. U., hence the ! six making the slowest time will be forced out. Ralph DePalma has also signified his intention of attempting to lower the American hour record, if the weather permits. DePalma and Rest‘d, the two wop drivers, are favorites in the betting to annex first place. O’Donnell, Rickenbacher, Mulford and D’Alene are also rated highly.