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One of the greatest Indy 500 races, in an Indianapolis newspaper...
One of the greatest Indy 500 races, in an Indianapolis newspaper...
Item # 667980
May 30, 1960
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES, May 30, 1960
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Jim Rathmann wins (1st report)
* Best title to be has ? rare as such
No better newspaper to report the Indianapolis 500 than this one. The bold banner headline announces: "JIM RATHMANN WINS" as well as: "2 Die, 33 Hurt As Stand Falls" with a photos of the tragedy, as well as the winner driver Jim Rathmann.
Regarded as the greatest two-man due in Indianapolis 500 history, the 1960 race saw a then-record 29 lead changes. Rathmann and Rodger Ward battled out nearly the entire second half. Rathmann's margin of victory of 12.75 seconds was the second-closest finish in Indy history at the time.
Many related photos within.
The complete first two sections with 16 pages. Mild rubbing at the central fold, nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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