Evening star., 1941-06-20
Derby Racers Advised
To Hear Broadcast
For Announcement
information Of Interest
On Test Runs to Be
Given Tomorrow

An important announcement OF
interest to all entrants in the fourth
annual Washington Soap Box Derby
will be made tomorrow during the
regular Derby radio program, which
begins at 1890 pm. over Station
WRC, Zeb T. Hamilton, director of
the coaster race for boys, said today
Only hint as to nature of the an
nouncement was Mr. Hamilton's ad-
mission it will concern test runs over
the Derby course - PENNSYLVANIA
avenue Sc, approximately between
Texas avenue and Carpenter street.
I'm sure the entrants will find
IL a welcome surprise" he said.
Another feature of the broadcast
will be an interview with Jack Bow
man, IA, $40 Tuckerman street NV,
who is preparing for an attempt to
better his 1910 showing. Jack, who
will celebrate his 18th birthday ami
versary Monday, won a ribbon for
coming IN second in his first heat
last year.
Urged to Take Notes.
In revealing his plans for the
radio program, the Derby director
advised that boys listening equip
themselves with pencils and paper.
Several important matters will be
discussed, and the taking of notes
will be desirable, in view of the
rapid approach of Derby day, he ex-
planned.
June 80 already has been desig-
mated the last day on which regis
trations for the competition July
IL will be accepted. Noon is the
deadline. June 80 also has been de-
cided upon as the date for trials,
and they are to be permitted be-
tween the hours of pm and 3 pm.
Through the cooperation of Mai.
Ernest w. Brown, superintendent OF
police, the course will be cleared of
traffic while the tryouts are In prog
tesS.
Officials of the Derby are at work
perfecting safety precautions for the
race with view TO making certain
the participants will receive the
maximum of thrills with a minimum
of danger. Among the arrangements
being completed are those for in
spection of the motorless cars, for
provision of f1rst-aid facilities and
for keeping the course clear through
out the all-day race program.
American Legion committees are
working out these problems with the
assistance of Maj. Brown and TRAFFIC
Director William A. Van Duzer, both
Of whom are members of the Derby
general committee.
Many Valuable Prizes.
To be eligible for the race a boy
must be between the ages of II and
IS years, inclusive, and must 20 to a
Chevrolet dealer, accompanied by a
parent or guardian, and sign an
entry blank and safety pledge. Then,
he will receive an official rule book.
Entrants have chance of winning
numerous valuable prizes, including
the silver trophy and trip to the
national finals, August II. in Akron,
Ohio, which go to the Washington
champion. The top national award
Is a four-year scholarship to the
college of the winners choice
The Washington Soap Box Derby
Is sponsored by The Star in CO.
operation with the American Legion
and Chevrolet.
Registrations of still another pair
of brothers were received at head
quarters yesterday. They were
those Of Joseph R. Bordas, IS,
Branchville, Md, a veteran of two
Derbies and his brother, Harry E.
Bordas, II. newcomer. The entry
blanks of James Dale Barnhard, 13,
3726 Connecticut avenue NV:
Robert johnson. 212 E. Underwood
street, Chevy Chase, Md, and Edgar
Beckley, 13, SGT U street NV, also
were filed
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