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s | > - { ILBUR SHAW lived up to his press raves. ... And once again an Indianapolis, pilot todk down the FiveCentury. . ‘ . Three wins for Wilbur and two straight hich is convincing. . | . Do we hear an objection from |Shelbyville? . . . Yes, he first saw the light of day in the Shelby County seat, S0 more, power to Shelbyville. n the other hand, Indianapolis sports-goers go for Shaw as their own. . , . In other words, he’s been around here long enough to be booked “out of Indianapolis,” : f _ Yesterday's motor run was Plenty fast and exciting until rain slowed |it down to a drab finish, anapolis Motor Speedway got the| breaks in getting the classic run off. . .|. At 5 a. m. yesterday you wouldn't have given a dime for the whole day, and any rooster will tell you that he hopped back on the roost until the fog lifted. It ‘was a spectacular race during the early milés and the bulk of “the huge crowd got plenty for its money right there. . . . But The Rains Came . .. on the back stretch and on the northeast turn . .. away from the home stretch custo] ers. . 4. Sea squalls, as it were.

Fried Chicken and Milk From Hoosier | Cows

B THE Speedway beat the Weatherman again and still can boast of only one postponement in 28 shows. . . . And, oh, boy, ‘was

that; Hoosier fried chicken good out of the picnic basket . . . along with cold milk from Hoosier cows and such.|. . . “Lowest” man on the premises during the early hours when the sky was overcast and

rain threatened, was the man who bought the Speedway beer concession. . , . “Boy, is this tough,” he said, “I picked the wrong year.” ”n # n | ” = ”

: INCIDENTALLY, “big town” sey drifted in and liked it. . . || Several ¢ame in from New York and had a good time after they thawed out and learned how to follow the race. . . . Boys were up from the South, too, where football is supposed to be king. We saw some former Indianapolis newspapermen who used to cuss the race because they had to work on it. .. . Now they are on sheets that don’t publish on holidays and they were laughing, sitting out e doing nothing and “cheering” the working press.

That Old Influence Still Counts

WE saw small boys passed into the pagoda press section . « « the non-working press department. . . . Old daddy with the old influence. . . . Military badges. . . , Big joke. .[. . But the Speedway’s gesture to so-called big shots around town evidently is to go out and

, look ithe part of “influence.” ... . The Speedway pagoda (the press * stand)| plus the pagoda lawn is supposed to be for newspapermen

yesterday by persons

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Wi of last| Wednesday we- discover that we had a pretty fair line on the 500-mile classic. . . . How we |got that way, we don’t know. . . . Maybe it's a gift. . . . At any rate @ number of sports experts “dared” us to make selections on the Five-Century. ...,. And as we said, right out on the limb, straight from the shoulder with no holds barred we predicted that— Wilbur Shaw would finish first. ~ 5 Rex Mays would finish second I Ted Horn would finish third. | \f Maurie Rose would finish fourth. Chet Miller would finish fifth It’s tough pieking in a 33-car Wilbur Shaw finished first. .Rex Mays finished second. Maurie Rose finished third. Ted Horn finished fourth. Now, that is what you call hifting ‘'em on the nose. , .. We had 1 and 2 as they finished and were in reverse on 3 and 4... . Not bad though, naming them like that in| a big field. . . . Four selections up there and in the money.

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take it easier,” Meyer assured his pit crew. : ‘ Rex gased off then to 120 miles an hour but he‘mever got a chance late in the race to make up for it. Bob Bowes, sponsor of the Mays crew, then drew a blackboard

caricature of a man on his knees

ARE NOT given to boasting but after reading our own column

‘|seconds by the 73d lap when

Baseball at a Glance

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (Second Game;' 12 Innings)

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B| Higbe and Atwood; Fette, Strincevich, Cincinnati 25 18 au J-.|Javery and Lopez, Andrews. » New York iret 12 613 (Second ' Game; 11: Innings) | Chicago | .....eeeh 18 19 486 2 Philadelphia ..... 000 000 010 00—1 0 Philadelphia eeaps 12 iB +45 ie BO ation) A" Lin 001 000 04—5 8B 0 Boston ©1013 18 31 1M Sullivan and Lopes, on To AUIO% Pittsburgh ....... 9 v 1, — | St. Louis at Pittsburgh, rain. GAMES TODAY . AMERICAN ASSOCIATION | 5 S Mu“ 1 Milwaukee at Kansas City (night), | ox core ‘ Only game scheduled. * AMERICAN LEAGUE (First' Game) Boston at New York. | INDIAN olf Only game scheduled. | Os o A NATIONAL LEAGUE | |Galatzer, ef ......... 3 11 3 4d o No games scheduled. 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sion was made.

praying. But even no good. Except for five laps at the 250mile mark when Mauri Rose went to the - front, Mays and Shaw monopolized the lead all the way. First it was Rex, who gunned it down the home stretch just after the pace car pulled off. He held the lead until the beginning of the 34th lap when' Shaw pulled alongside and went .ahead just after the cars had .crossed the starting line. On the next lap Shaw had built up a three-second advantage which he increased to 42 he

the prayer did

stopped for fuel. . It was Mays’ turn then to show the way and he did until the 99th lap when his pit stop sent Rose to the front. Rose was the next to take timeout, and his stop automatically put Shaw at the top again,

‘where he stayed.

Rain Spoils Record

¢The eventual winner, it appeared 10r awhile, would hang up a new race record, but rain spoiied those chances and Shaw came home with the comparative slow average of 114.277. At 300 miles, however, Shaw was hitting it off at a 118.397 niles-an-hour clip, about a mile and a half better than the late Jimmy Snyder was doing at the same place a year ago. . ; Shaw’s top prize and lap gold totaled $25,100. With accessory prizes, his complete take will approximate $30,000. Mays® complete winnings were $12,300, while Rose, who finished third, earned $5300. Joel Thorne's fourth place money was $3000, while Bob Swanson earned $2200 by finishing fifth. | Only one change was made in the standings of the final 10. A check by the timers showed that the French team of Rene Dreyfus and Rene Le Begue placed 10th rather than 11th,” They reported tne finding to the A. A. A. contest boar dtéday, and an official deciAccording to the first standing, Harry McQuinn of Indianapolis was in 10th place when the cars were flagged down. Although there were numerous complaints during the race that several of the cars were not holding there positions under the yelicw flag, none of these charges were expected to be proved and no other changes in the standings were likely. It was explained that often cars would change positions on one straightaway and then return to their former order on: the dther stretch.

This was the contention of Thorne, who said after the race, “My car burns alcohol and when you run at an even speed, the carburetor loads up. The only thing to do is to gun it now and then, end this sometimes takes you ahead of the car in front of you. Whenever this would * happen, I would wave the fellow I passed to come ahead:” Surprising enough, many of the 142,000 fans were unaware that the yellow lights were burning during the final quarter of the “500.” Hav-

.|ing seats-where they couldn't see

the signal ‘lights. or the. starter’s flag, they believed the race was being run at its usual pace. A highlight of the annual classic was the performance of the young drivers, who handled their cars in commendable fashion.

Freshmen In at Finish Two “freshmen” making their first start on the oval, Sam Hanks and Joie Chitwood, were still in when the ears were flagged from the track, although out of fhe money. iy There was the usual quota of hard-luck boys who were forced out of the race by motor trouble or other difficulties. Cliff Bergere found himself in this predicament, which is something unusual for Cliff, who has finished in the money 10 times in 12 previous starts. Still anxious to drive after an oil

leak had frozen his engine, he made

a continuous tour of the pits, seeking a relief role. open. . Another well-known figure who

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As newspapermen, photographers and radiomen wait for his first words, Wilbur Shaw rolls the big, long Maserati into the Speedway Joe Copps, 500-mile publicity chief (in topcoat) ‘brings

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had to drop out was Kelly Petillo 1935 winner. He went out on the 129th lap with an oil leak. ° Others who weren't in on tha finish were Paul Russo, Russell Snowberger, George Robson, George Connor, Doc Williams, Tony Willman, Al Miller, Paul Riganti, Tommy Hinnershitz, Ralph Hepburn and Duke Nalon. -

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by the boards.

These fellows—Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Ted Allen, Pop Myers, Steve Hannagan and all the rest— stood down there in the on-and-oft drizzle and. insisted that the caution flag, and not the all-clear signal, oe waved.

Crowd Awaited a Duel

To realize the sacrifice of the men mvolved, here's the whole picture: At 375 miles Wilbur Shaw, the eventual winner—two times in a row, mind you—was half a lap on top of Rex Mays, that heavy-footed madman from California. There wasn’t a single person in the. crowd of 142,000 who didn't look forward to the duel and chase between the madman and the mind—Shaw. They leaned forward on their - benches. They nudged one another . “Now it comes,” they said. Co It came—not the duel and the chase, but a drénching rain.

‘Slow Down, Hold Positions’

And Rickenbacker and those fellows down there in charge of the colored flags called -for the yellow one—the one that says “slow down to a safe pace and maintain your positions.” Now here was Shaw leading the parade and he couldn’t lose as long as the flag fluttered. Behind him were men who needed money more than he; men who never tasted the fame that comes from getting that checkered flag at Indianapolis. There was Mays, who'd never finished in six starts. There was Mauri Rose, who gave those foreigners plenty ot trouble at Roosevelt Raceway. There was young Joel Thorne, the millionaire kid they scorned when he first came here. There was Ted Horn the Craig of the road, always a runner-up, never a winner. They wanted to go, rain or shine, to coin a phrase. In front of them Shaw wanted to roar, too, because a record for this parkway was in his clutch and Wilbur isn’t a man to fear competition. As a matter of fact, he’s one of the great competitors of all sports. Golf in the 70’s, planes at dips and curliques,

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and autos that skid and slide on slippery bricks. Tops!

‘You Did Right'—Meyer

To be quite truthful about it, Rickenbacker, an old racer, wanted to see this hell-for-leather finish himself, but with regard for life and limb and mind and heart Rick put out the yellow flag. He knew that this quiet .ending undoubtedly would hurt the gate next year, but he. got his reward after the race when Louis Meyer, three-time winner/along with Shaw, and this year manager of Mays’ pit, said: “Eddie, you did just right. There was no earthly sense in taking a chance. Lives of kids mean a Wt. Rex and I are satisfied with second i Ten thousand dollars ain't 0 ] id - You've heard about that “die for

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NEW YORK, May 31 (U. P.).— Col. Ed Bradley is determined, he said today, for Bimelech to make a comeback in the Belmont Stakes June 8 and Trainer Ed

Curley is working the colt under all track conditions. They blamed a cuppy track for ‘his Kentucky Derby Defeat and a dead track for his setback in the Withers. Railbirds pointed out, too, that both of Bimelech’s

Men---Not Money---Come First As Rick Says ‘Slow Down’

By HENRY M’'LEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent used to call this annual 500-mile romp around hot bricks something for the improvement of the breed of automobiles. to say that the 160,000 people who picnic here every Decoration Day came merely to see some driver killed. But yesterday all that went Why, even the men who make money out of the affair 100k money from their own pockets in the interest of safety.

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defeats came after matching the early foot of Roman. )

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was ‘an amateur heart in a professional body. Money and men! And men came first Maybe there won't be 142,000 here next spring. Maybe there'll be more. I hope so, because I saw a display of sportsmanship that isn’t common to ' American sport. : Back in the Indianapolis Athletic Club bar after the race, I asked Rickenbacker if he was satisfied with the race and the way it was wan. “Before I ever try to make a dime at_the risk of one man’s life, they can burn the joint down.” | Eddie’s squadron slogan used to be “My hat’s in the ring.” Mine is “My hat's off to Eddie.”.

2 Hoosiers Win

In Outboards

MONACA, Pa., May 31 (U. P.).— Capturing five heats during the day, Paul Wearly of Muncie, Ind. nationally known motorboat racer, was the leading winner in a Memorial Day regatta on the Ohio River here yesterday, the feature attraction of the Monaca centennial celebration. Wearly was third in the first heat of the Class A, 5 miles; first in the

the Class B, 5 miles, and first in both heats of the Class C, 5 miles, Bernie Weaver of Ft. Wayne, Ind., won both heats of the Class F, § miles.

Toledo Lady Takes Hunt Team Prize

DEVON, Pa. May 31 (U. P.).— Mrs. A. E. Reubens of Toledo, O., today held the Dilwyne Farm chal: lenge trophy for hunt teams after a Memorial Day victory with her three chestnut hunters before 12,000 persons at the Devon Horse Show. Second place in the feature event yesterday went to Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh of Berryville, Va. | Shenandoan, owned by John F. Cueno, Libertyville, Ill, won the champion hackney stallion in hand title. Mrs. Louella L. Combs of Lee's Summit, Mo.,'with her black mare and brown gelding, won the Fieldview Challenge Cup for lady's

second heat; first in both heats of|

© Car No. Driver 1 Wilbur Shaw 33 Rex Mays 7. Mauri Rose 3 Ted Horn 8 Joe Thorne 32 Bob Swanson’ 9 Frank Wearne © 31 Mel Hansen 16 Frank Brisko 49 Rene LeBegue 41 Harry McQuinn 25 Emil ‘Andres 28 Sam Hanks 6 George Barringer 42 Joie Chitwood 26 Louis Tomei 34 Chet Miiler 3 Billy DeVore Al Putnam 61 Floyd Davis

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A » ; : . : Ti And besides more than $20,000, there awaited him there a kiss from his pretty wife, “Boots.” He said a few words for the assembled newsmen and then enjoyed ed that he’ll be back next yéar for his

The Official 500-Mile Finish

Car and Cylinders Boyle (8) Bowes (8)

Elgin Piston (4)

Boyle (8)

Thorne-Donnelly (6) Sampson (16) i

Boyle (4) S. Hartz (8)

Elgin Piston (6)

Schell (8)

Hollywood Payday (8)

Andres (4) Duray (4)

Hollywood Payday (4) Kennedy Tank (4):

Falstaff (4)

Alfa-Romeo (8)

Holabird (4) Refinoil (4) Lencki (4)

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Total Ave. Time Speed 4.22:31.17 114.277 4:23:45.31 113.742 | 4:24:08.96 113.572 4:26:24.33 112.610

| . The first car was given the checkered | flag, the next three finished the 500 miles under the red flag and the| rest were stopped. JThus no times or speeds are given for the last/ 16 cars.

Says Shaw

SIPPING a refreshing winner, had this to say terday at the Speedway:

again. slowed down because I be

be back next year . make it three straight. getting along nicely until

had to be slowed down..

his. helmet and handed

too lucky to lose.” He had nothing but p the men he beat. “Boy, they were a swe on that track today.” . 2 o ”

Still sipping his bottle

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swell.”

The newsreels ground. smiled. Reporters took ‘hurriedly only they will to read them.

Shires at Sea

KNOXVILLE, May 31 Abe Shires, Tennessee’s st

South America.

'I'll Be Back,’

milk, Wilbur Shaw, three times a pulled into the winner’s cage yes-

“I certainly am happy to win I'm sorry the field was

race could have set a record. I'll .-. I'd like to

came and it was too bad that we

little trouble with oil préssure, but otherwise everything was fine.” The dapper speedster pulled off

pit mechanic, admonishing: “Take care of my helmet. That's

Shaw patted his car and said, “The old baby was in top shape

“I hope it’s different next year, ‘and hotter, too. I had some trouble with oil pressure due to the

and this baby and we’ll give all of

fine until it started raining.” Then his wife, “Boots,” whose real name is Cathleen, came up to the side of the car and Shaw

honey,” said, and then they kissed again for the benefit of newsreel men, Seeing his mother, Mrs. E. Morgan, standing near, Shaw Wasn't that

His mother agreed. She was so excited she could hardly speak.

has; a vacation job on{a fruit boat operating between New Orleans and

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Herman Pinch-Hitter LOS ANGELES, May 31 (NEA).— ational League star, is being used exclusively as a pinch-hitter by the wood club of the Coast League.

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Man Upstairs : Rides With The ‘500’ Field

Only Two Nurse Injuries After Three Accidents

The Man Upstairs, Gasoline Alley would say, rode with the 1940 Speedway field. a And so today only two drivers are nursing minor injuries despite three crashes yesterday during the 28th running of the 500-mile race. The most spectacular wreck was that which reduced Raul Riganti’s

‘factory-fresh Maserati to a twisted

pile of metal, although the 44-year= old South Américan veteran escaped with only a wrenched back and lacerations. -

Hinnershitz Avoids Pileup

This accident occurred on the deadly southeast turn, but the fans in the main grandstands saw two other spectacular crashes and ane other driver's brush with [possible injury or death. A gallant piece of driving by “freshman” Tommy Hinnershitz in the stretch along the pits averted a possible two or threescar crackup

-|after his four-cylinder Marks Spe=

cial had crashed into.the outside wall. \ ; ; What was believed to have been a broken crankshaft sent the car hurtling toward the wall as Hinnershitz rode into his 32d lap. As the car bounded against the concrete, the right front wheel was caved in, but young Tommy struggled with the steering wheel, all the time gunning the motor to keep the car , in control. He was finally able to slow the car and brought it to a stop on the apron at the entrance to the southwest curve. The young Reading, Pa. driver's wheel handling was

Riganti Collapses

Although Hinnershitz said he was uninjured as he climbed from the wrecked car, an examination at the field hospital disclosed a fractured arm. He was recuperating today at Methodist Hospital. ! Riganti’s accident was one that had been feared by track observers since the Argentine champion came. to the track. He always appeared to have trouble in the turns, coasting t gh and gunning it heavily as he éame out. | Riganti was on his 25th lap when the accident happened. Considere ably behind the leaders, he appar< ently came out of the southeast turn too fast and his car went into a side skid. It whipped across the

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for these fine quality

{ Summer SLACKS

Tailored from a fabric as soft as silk that drapes like fine flannel, yet will | keep its shape and clean as Fheagutully ony eavywe slacks. A large selection of patterns and colors. Pleated to

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By Degrees to $7,95

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Tailoring Company

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