The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-14
ROLLER SKATE
DERBY ExCITES
MUCH INTEREST
IL Events on Schedule: No
Entry Fee; Skates Are
Furnished.


Company-Indisnspolis Times Roller
Skate Derby continues to draw the
attention Of Indianapolis skate sport
followers, and several more persons
filled out entry blanks Saturday at
the Block Company.
The derby, to be held Saturday.
May 20, at Tomlinson hall is open to
the public, and free entry blanks
may be obtained in the boys de-
partment, third floor. Blocks. No
purchases are necessary. Skates for
the derby will be furnished at the
Tomhnson hall skating rink.
Twelve events are scheduled. and
silver cups will be given as prizes
TO the winner in eleven Of the num-
Der. In the other events, a three
legged race, twin medals will be
awarded members of the winning
team.
All prizes will be awarded at the
close Of the derby. Opening heats
will be held at p. m. and finals
at 1880 p. m. II is necessary that
contestants be present for qualif-
cations at the afternoon races.
Every One Is Eligible
Each contestant, girl or boy, will
be accorded three chances to win
cup, and every one will be eligible
in the three-legged race.
Boy entrants continue to lead
girls, and The Times Roller Skate
Derby Editor urges girl skaters of
the city and state, no matter what
age, to sign up this week. There
is no limit to the number Of per
sons who can enter and more boys,
as we'll as girls, are asked to join
the ranks of contestants.
Entrants in the under l4-year-old
class are at a minimum so far, due
mostly to children of that age be-
ing in school. Parents, however, are
invited to visit Blocks and sign up
for their youngsters, and them
selves, too, if they desire, or to at
tend as spectator and root for
their sons and daughters. The pub
lie will be admitted free to all
events.
One Of the entries Saturday was
August Sharkey, %, of 237 East
Minnesota street.
Eleven Speed Events
Mr.. Sharkey has practiced fancy
skating for a number of years, and
has promised TO use his full aSsort-
ment of tricks toward winning the
cup offered for the best fancy
skater.
Mr.. Sharkey is able to do many
dance steps, including the Russian
tap dance, one of the hardest steps
to perform on rollers In figure
skating he is able to do such diff
ficult tricks as the two toe" and
zone foot" whirlS.
The fancy skating event is the
only one out of the racing class,
and judgment will be passed on the
speed, smoothness and gracefulness
of the performer.
There are several old timers in
Indianapolis, or elsewhere in the
state, who are able to do a num-
bcf VI tilChS, anu lllC lulto anu
Blocks would like to see them come
forward either for the racing events
or fancy skating.
Floor is Fast
Some persons. children especially,
who never have skated on hard
wood, should get thrills galore out
of their first trip on the rink floor.
where the skates roll smoother and
faster. and unbelievable speed can
be made.
Only seven days remain in which
to enter the derby, and The Times
suggests that you enter at the earli-
est possible date in order that pair
ingS may be made.
If you have not signed up already,
go to Blocks today. and ask for your
free entry blank. Fill out the blank
and leave it with the salesman or
saleslady from whom you obtained
the blank
More particulars concerning the
derby will be published in The
Times this week. so fill out your
entry blank, practice up on your
speed and endurance, and watch
The Times for full list of events
and names of officials.