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...Anyhow," commented one prospective racer, "If I get there first, I know I'll have a sure thing...
Died. Ted Horn, 38, veteran auto racer, three times American Automobile Association national champion (1946-48), who was never behind fourth for nine straight years at Indianapolis, but never won; of injuries suffered in a race in Du Quoin...
Died. Jack ("Pop") Cooper, 68, wiry, white-thatched speedboat racer, two-time vinner of the U.S. National Sweepstakes Regatta (1937-40), onetime holder of every speed record for 225-cu.-in. hydroplanes; of injuries in a racing accident; in Syracuse...
Germany has sent over some sleek hand-sized cars, some with gear shifts and brakes, and others with remote-control steering. But they are scarce; foreign toy imports so far this year have been less than $1,000,000. Trickiest U.S. model: an aluminum racer that runs more than 15 m.p.h. on compressed...
...motor, then heard the incredible news: he had finished second. Puzzled and angry, he demanded: "Why did you keep flagging me down . . .? I pulled over and waved at Rose when he went by. ... I figured I was still laps in front." Lou Moore, whose ambition is to be what Racer-Builders Fred Duesenberg and Harry Miller were to the speedway business in prewar days, said nothing. Both his beauties had come home and that was what mattered most...