Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-24
CHEVROLET
OUT OF CLASSIC
Monroe Pilot in Hospital Fol-
lowing Speedway Smashup.

Arthur Chevrolet, auto race driver,
was resting easily at the Methodist hos
pitaI today, where he-was taken follow
ing an accident at the Speedway yes
terday.
1t was stated. however, that the dlr
ing pilot would not be able to return
to the speed game for some time, as
his injuries are such that it will he
days before the driver can again ge.
back of the wheel
The injury 10 A. Chevrolet will be a
handicap to the Monroe team in the big
500 mile classic next Monday, but the
other members of the squad, though
regFetting the absence of Arthur, are
| determined TO carry on and they
mean to put up a terrific bid for first
honors just to please their injured com
A Chevrolet met with the accident
whichs eliminated him from the race
while tuning up his Monroe mount
yesterday.
Chevrolet in a Monroe, DePalma in a
Ballot and Thomas IN d Ballot were
tearing of few merry practice miles
On the brick oval when the accident oc-
CURED. They were fairly wei punched,
with Thomas holding a slight lead, When
they hit the south turn, with everything
open.
Just as they entered the turn. Thomas
right rear tire gave way from pune
ture, apparently, and he skidded up
to the retaining wall. DePalma, by one
of the most spectacular pieces of driving
that has ever been witnessed on the
track, drove clear or the ear. but a trick
of fate showed the wreck Immediately in
the path of the speeding Monroe. A
head collision followed.
After the crash the Monroe dived
through the air, brushed the wall and
turned turtle, skidding 10 the bottom Of
the track beside the flaming French Bal
lot.
Chevrolet was thrown clear of the car
when it turned over, but his chest was
slightly crushed when the machines
crashed and his face was painfully
bruised when he slid across the track.
His mschinician. MarcelIe Cheveaus, es-
capped without injury, as did Thomas and
his riding mate. Ferrnard Rennard.
The few raiIbirds who witnessed the
accident rushed to the scene carried
Chevrolet from the track and extin-
guished the flaming Ballot with sand
and fire extinguishers. The car was not
badly damaged and Thomas will be ready
to try IL over tomorrow.
Jean Porporato and Jack Scales. yes
J terday's arrivals, were guests at the ex
press office today Their Gregoires were
carded for arrival before the sun went
down and the pair of flashes were on
deck TO rush them out to the track for
/ inspection and practice turn.
Porporato provided the fans a bit of
entertainment in the 1918 race here.
Scales will make HIS debut in American
racing circles on the Speedway oval May
81. He has driven in several races on
foreign soil. After returning from a trip
around the two and one half mile circle
yesterday Scales said there was room
there for plenty Of speed.
Eugene Fluery Is the only mechanician
with the GTegoire team at the present
time.
Jack Bolling's Richards Special arrived
Yesterday and will be seen on the bricks
not later than tomorrow afternoon.
Barney Oidfelds car Is on deck and
the old master got TO work today with
Waldo Stein, his driver, preparing for a
trial spin late this afternoon or tomor-
row.
After his close shave in the Monroe
BALLOT crash YESTERDAY Ralph DePalma
pulled up in front OF bis garage, removed
his helmet and sid: Well boys this
race game IL grand ogd pastlme II Won
don't get acquainted With the retaining
walls"
family may he down. but it's never
out. CASTOR and Louie will be there
to uphold the standard Of the House Of
Chevrolet
Raw How9rd rad his Peugeot out for
the first time Saturday. It's A smart
looking wagon. but still has few minor
ailments. Ray isn't worryin'.
Everything is smiles in the GARAGE Of
Smiling Ralph milford. His car has
been through the mill before and Ralph's
helpers know what II can DO.