Arizona republican., 1920-11-13

1he greatest galaxy of auto speed merchants ever gathered in the south west are awaiting the sound of the starters gun which will send them away in a three-event program for purses totaltng more than $6000 this afternoon, the first of a two-day card seheduled at the state fair grounds.
 The largest fields ever to start in auto races in Arizona will compete in todays events. And also, they are the ciasslest fields ever to participate in speedway numbers here.
 Nine starters are assured for the feature event of the day, the 100-mile tree-for-all for a purse of s4000. On paper 1t appears to be one of the most evenly contested auto events held here in years, with any one of a half-dozen entries being played strongly to win.
 Keen rivalry existing between Tom my Milton. holder of the worlds 100 miie dirt track championship; Eddie Hearne, former holder of that title, and Ira Vail, holder of all dirt track titles from to 75 miles, has served to arouse Fans of Arizona to a high pitch of ex- cltement
 Milton IS undisputed worlds cham pion driver, by reason of his wonder tul performance at Daytona, Fla, last spring. when he smashed all worlds records for straightawhy from 1 to 25 miles.
 Vails record on the dirt tracks of the east during the past racing season is probably the most remarkable in all dirt track history. He cleaned up everything the east had to offer at every distance from 3 to 75 miles. Tn consequence, he win carry the support of many local sportsmen in this after noon's feature.
 The Fri State championship at 50 miles, the auto classic of the year in the southwestern part of the country, is attracting a field of ten starters and competition in this event will probably be more evenly contested than in the 100-mile event, according to dopesters.
 Messners Chandler Special. to be driven by Jimmy Thomas, and Rowe's Dusenberg, with Glen Thomas up, will probably be made the favorites to win this event although every starter is conceded a chance to win. Tn practice trials, however. the above mentioned cars have shown a trifle more speed than any of the other entries. Driving skill promises to play an important part fin this race, in view of the big field.
 The Australian pursuit race at 2S miles will probably draw a large field judging from the interest manifested by the different drivers. A purse of S30( has been hung up for thisevent.
 The winners of the three events to- day will meet in a match race at so miles Sunday for a purse of 5000 and g. percent of the gate receipts. Nine winners are possible today, with al least six assured.
 IA large force of workmen laborec throughout the night last night in put ting the track into the best possible shape. More than 20 machines circleC the course for a period of an hour tc make the surface hard and insure a fast track.
 "The track will be in the best shap, of the year, and we confidently expec several records to go by the boards to day and Sunday" l.. H. Gibbs. super intendent of automotive power. an nounced early this morning.
 The track will be available to tn cars and drivers at 9 o'clock this morn Ing. said an announcement shortly af ter midnight. The track will be clearel at noon and everything put in readi neas for the races at 1 o'clock.
 Gates to the fair grounds will open a the customary hour. 1t was announce last evening. Arrangements have bee completed whereby parking space vii