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Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...



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May 31, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929 

* Indianapolis 500 auto race 
* Ray Keech wins 
* Bill Spence killed

The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indianapolis 500 race in which Ray Keech was the winner and William Spence was killed.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Ray Keech (born May 1, 1900 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania - June 15, 1929) was a board track and brick track racer in the 1920s. He is best remembered for winning the 1929 Indianapolis 500, and for setting a land speed record.

Ray Keech reigned as champion for only 17 days; he was killed at Altoona Speedway June 15, 1929.

Category: The 20th Century