The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-19
ACCIDENTS GALORE IN
CROWN POINT AUTO RACE
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and work 1t into condition for today's
race. AS result, unless rain comes
during the race the automobile course
will remain lightning fast. All the
ruts dug by the automobiles when
they took the sharp curves yesterday
had been filed In and smoothed of
and everything was in readiness when
Starter Wagner's pistol sent away
Bert Miller in the standardization NO
| and the race was one.
Ten thousand persons stayed up al
night last night and this morning more
slept in tents or without shelter in or
der to be on hand bright and early
and be able TO get seats in the great
stand. or the numerous stands erect
ed by the farmers all along the course
AS early as $3.50 a. m. people began
to appear at the grandstand and by
o'clock It was partially filled. and with
the crowds coming in increasing mum
bers. The policing OF the course yes
terday by the Illinois militiamen has
been favorabiy commented upon anG
Gel. Sanborn had his men out early
today in order to prevent delays which
marred the start OF yesterdays race.
Miller, In the standardization. sc,
away promptly at 8 o'clock, and the
race was on.
Just before the start, Matson, win
ner OF yesterdays race, drove his
Chalmers-D Detroit up to the grandstand
and received the big silver Indiana
trophy he won.
The authorities had all OF the IL en-
trants lined up on the course at 1880
in order to start the race promptly on
time. 1t is expected that the winning
car Will cross the line between and
p. n.
Florda's Lucky Escape.
During the running Of the third lap,
the first accident OF the race was re.
ported. Florida. driving Locomobile
No. G. who failed to reappear after he
shot away from the starting line,
broke a shaft on the IS" turn in the
first lap and had to withdraw. He
was running at a terrific speed, but
neither he nor his mechanic was in
jured.
Strang. in Buick No 4, was still
having trouble and was far behind.
Lyle continued to tear up tires, using
his third in the third lap.
Apperson. No. 3. had engine trou-
Dic W iIc IL NdS lHt otCOHu
lap. Seymour, the driver, endeavored
TO make repairs, but failed and with
drew the car.
That no one was killed or injured
when Florida's car broke down is
considered remarkable. Despite the
efforts of the workmen who toiled all
night To put the course in order
caused a number of soft spots on the
turns and before the first lap had
been run these became ruts, some Of
them six inches deep.
Before the race, Robertson express.
ed his fear that some one would be
badly hurt in todays race
Chevrolet Takes Lead.
Denison and Chevrolet seemed bent
on furnishing thrills for the crowds
in the stands, and at the end OF their
sixth lap they arrived at the stand at
almost exactly the same time. Stimuli.
taneously, also both cars stopped for
oil, and the two drivers engaged in
a speed battle. pouring oil. Then the
Frenchman pushed his car to the
limit and beat the Knox To- the first
turn and took the lead as he got we'll
away on his seventh lap. His time
for the sixth lap was 2:2726.
The eighth lap found Hearne. Lyle,
Englebeck and Bourque at their pits
for oil and new tires The ruts in the