Records Broken At Indianapolis 500
2min
The Memorial Day Classic draws 145,000 fans who see racing drivers defy death at every turn on the slippery track. "Wild Bill" Cummings flashes over the finish line to set a new mark.
Tragedy Mars Memorial Day Race
1min
A disaster occurs at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway classic before the race starts, when a makeshift stand with some 100 people in it topples on to the crowd below. Most of the 175.000 spectators are unaware of it as they watch Jim Rathman win the race in record time.
Auto Race Ends In Death
1min
Atlanta, Ga - 40,000 persons see the tragic end of the 100-mile race - as George Robson, winner at Indianapolis and George Barringer, are killed in a disastrous pile-up on the dust-obliterated track.
Tulane Beaten In Sugar Bowl
1min
A record crowd of 73,000 football fans sees Texas AandM defeat Louisiana's "Green Wave" by 1 point, 14-13.
Indianapolis "500"
2min
Bill Hollands sets a new record of 121 miles an hour to take the gruelling 500 mile Memorial Day race.
Memorial Day Race Sets Records
2min
An unprecedented crowd of 166,000 sees Louis Meyer set a new speed record and become the only 3-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
San Juan Capistrano Handicap
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51,000 fans see Cornhusker triumph over Santa Anita Maturity winner Spinney in the last few yards of a racing classic.
Santa Anita Racing
1min
Arcadia, California - 16,000 see Spinney, a 25-1 shot, win the Santa Anita Maturity, worth $170,000.
Boxing's Patterson Defends Title
2min
A crowd of 10.000 in Indianapolis sees heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defeat his challenger, Britain's Brian London.
