The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-15
ONLY SIX DAYS
LEFT TO ENTER
SKATING DERBY
VIM. H. Block Co.-TlmeS
Roller Derby Entries
Pouring In.

Pouring In.
As time draws nearer and nearer
for the first annual VIM. H. Block
Company indianapolis Times Roller
Skate Derby, more persons seriously
are considering their chances for
winning one or more Of the list Of
prizes offered by the Block COM
pany.
Several more persons obtained
their free entry blanks to the Derby
Monday. and now are registered for
the event. to be held Saturday, May
&c. at TOmhnson hall.
The prizes include silver cups TO
the winners Of eleven of the twelve
events. and twin medals to the win
ming team of the other event,
three-legged race.
Skates TO BE Provided
Skates for the derby will be pro-
vided each contestant at the Tom
llnson hall rink, free of charge Per-
sons having their own rink skates,
or high speeds, may use them if
they so desire.
Incluled in the latest entries IS
that OF Gene Belcher, 1154 West
Thlrtieth street, speed merchant
from the Riverside skating rink.
Gene has been out Of active rae
ing since 1882, when he vent
through the entire year with only
one defeat, and that by Bob Mon
roe, then city champion.
Close Race Expected
He has been training regularly at
the Riverside rink lately and is be-
lieved to be pointing for Johnny
Burlask, 5237 Guilford avenue, 1888
mile roller-skate champion of Flor
ida. who joined the ranks of con-
testants early.
Another late entrant is Welby
Cliff, 3026 Clifton street, also of the
Riverside rink, who is expected to
give both Belcher and Burlask a
close run.
1t Is rumored that Gene and
Wclby are practicing together for
the three-legged race event.
Come on. Girls
Girl entrants. as we'll as entrants
in the under 14-year-old class still
are at a minimum and The Times
and Blocks urges that every one get
their entry blanks in at the earliest
possible date.
The blanks are free and may be
obtained at the Block store in the
boys department, third floor. Just
step off the elevator and ask any
of the statesmen or salesladies for
your free roller skate derby entry
blank. After filling it out, deposit
it with the person from whom you
received the blank. No purchases are
necessary.
Events for the 14-18-year-
class include a three-quarter mile
race for girls, and a one mile race
for boys. Girls in this class also
will participate in a half mile race
in which entrants from the 18-year-
old and above class also will par
ticipate. Boys in the class also will
be eligible in a half mile race in
which older contestants will take
part.
Speed in Z Mile Races
In the 18-year-old and above
class. a one-mile race will be held
for girls, and a two-mile race for
boys.
Contestants in all age classes will
be eligible in the one-quarter mile
three-legged race, and the fancy
skating contest.
1t is in the half-mile race for the
two older classes that the most
speed will be shown. for in this, the
fastest in both classes will get to-
gether. and great bursts of speed
are expected 20 be shown by Belch-
er, Burlask and Cliff.
Bob Monroe Considering
Reports from the Riverside rink
indicate that Bob Monroe also is
considering entering the derby. and
If the reports are true, great four
way contest will be seen.
Only six days remain in which
contestants may enter, and The
Times Skating Derby Editor would
appreciate having all entrants
names in at the earliest possible
date. in order that drawings can
be made. and a complete list of all
entrants in each class be published
early next week.
If YOU have not already entered
the derby. visit Blocks tomorrow.
or today if you have time to get in
the store before $50. and obtain
your free entry blank. Fill it out
and leave it at the store. to be
handed to The Times Roller Skate
Derby Editor.