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TO OPENING
FIVE DAY GRIND
Approximately 300 Delegatea Regis
tered aa Christian Mlaalonary
Society of State Goea Into
Annual Seaiion.
PRESIDENT GIVES HIS
MESSAGE TO GATHERING
8peaka of Restoration Movement;
History of Church Growth Re-
cited; Program for Morning
Complete; Others Outlined.
Opening with an attendance of ap-
proximately 300 the annual conven-
tion of the Oklnlioma ChrlMtlnn Mis-
klonnry society begun lant night In
tlio Oklahoma College tor Women
auditorium.
Following the short priilHO service
President 'rayton S. Brooks of Ard-
mora a prominent figure In Chris-
tian church circles In the entire
United Mates delivered his annual
address In which he gave a history
of tlio ''Restoration Movement" and
an outline of the progress made by
the convention during tho past year.
In Ills rcsumo of the "Restoration
Movement" the speaker declared
that It -wna discovered thut Barton
W. Stonn In Kentucky; Thomas and
Alexander Campbell In Pennsylva-
nia as -well as prominent church
leadera in the Curollnus and Now
England states had met with tho
aamo conditions and wero teaching
identically tho same things. This
led to the lieglnnlng of the "Restor-
ation Movement" and tho adoption
of the slogan "We will speak whore
the pililo speaks and shall ho si-
lent where tho Blblo Is silent" he
said. A history of the rapid growth
of the Christian church using the
Bible as the rule of faith and prac-
tice was given In the address.
After the president's address a
''got acquainted" mooting was held.
It Is estimated that two hundred
out-of-town delegates were present.
The Morning's Program.
This morning's program was ren-
dered bs outlined. Principal talks
were mado by Harry D. Smith In-
structor In the Biblo school of Phil-
lips University; H. M. Woods pas-
tor of tlio First Christian church of
Ada; Rev. J. T. Oglo of Blackwell;
Rev. K. L Kirtley of Marlow; and
R. H. Miller of Kansas City. "Life"
was the subject of tho sermon de-
livered this morning by Rev. Mr.
Miller of Kansas City a prominent
figure In the Christian church of the
United States. He will preach every
morning of the convention at 11:15
o'clock.
An open forum In which the vari-
ous subjects dealt with in the ad-
dress were discussed -was held this
morning. '
In the parallel session held in the
Tine Arts department talks wero
made by Miss Margaret Volers of
Oklahoma City; Mrs. Charles Ham-
lin of Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. T.
Ogle of Blackwell; Mrs. Robort T.
Kstes of this city sangna solo.
A long prog.ranvpit" outlined for
this afternoon's session which be-
gan at 1:30 o'clock r . . '
ComniiHees have been appointed
and the convention was thoroughly
organized this morning. Approxi-
mately 300 delegates have been reg-
istered. The convention ends Fri-
day. Parallel Sessions Tomorrow.
Parallel sessions similar to the
pnes held today will be held tomor-
row. The program for these two
cessions was .announced as follows:
8.30 a. m. Bible HourHarry D.
'Smith.
JJ:15 a. m. The Church Board A.
D. Smith. C
10:20 a. m. Stewardship Arthur
Everts.
10:00 a. m. Open Forum.
11:05 a. m. Mymn Congregation.
Gospel Song Chickasha Christian
Male Quartette.
11:15 a. m. Sermon R. H. Mil-
ler. ..
Dinner. '
;' ' Parallel Session Fine Art
' . Building.
9:15. The What" and Why of a
Junior C. E. Mrs. C. T. Streeter
Chickasha.
9:20. The What and Why of a
Mission Band Mra. F. O. Wade
Stroud.
. 9:25. The What and the Why of a
Junior Congregation; Mrs. B. R.
Ames East Enid.
9:30. The Pledge System Mrs.
Frank Wellman East Enid.
9:34. Self-Appointme n t Miss
(Alma E.' Moore Kansas
9:42. Discussion.
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Continued ?n Da5? Iv9-)
toy off dasedall lid Tor:onnow
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
the Chickasha Travelers ami the
Duncan Oilers will pry off the lid
of the 1322 pennant chase In the
Oklahoma State leuguo hero at Gra
dy field.
Enthusiastic fans of this city are
planning a rouHlng "opening." Ac
cording to arrangements now a pa-
red" will form at Fifth and Chick-
asha at 3 o'clock. U Is to bo head-
ed by a band followed by the Chick
asha team then the Duncan team
officials of the league city officials
flro department and with the loyal
fans making up the main body of
the purade. Every fan In Chickasha
la being urged to get In tho parade
those In charge said this morning.
A movement was on foot today to
close the stores at 3 o'clock In order
Programs Being Held at Various
Points In State in Memory of
Dead; Veterans of Three
Wars March Together
(Hy Tilt Ynitrd Prnn.)
Oklahoma City May 30. Okla-.
boina today paid homago to Its
soldier dead.
Sooner aons who died In defense
of their principles and their coun-
try were honored as never before.
Special services wero held in prac-
tically every city town villago and
community in tlig state and the
cemeteries big and small echoed to
tho triple salute to the dead.
Veterans of '61-'65 with their
ranks ever growing thinner heroes
of '98 and the youthful khaki-clad
veterans of the World War marched
arm In arm In parades staged
throughout the state.
Graves of tho' honored dead were
remembered and decorated. Churches
were crowded at special services.
A parade of veterans was the
feature of the program' In Oklahoma
City. All graves of fallen soldiers
were decorated and business was
practically suspended for the day.
Offices at tho state capltol wero
closod.
Programs In other cities follow:
Ponca City Howard B. Fell past
stato commander of tho American
Legion was principal speaker at
services here.
Lawton Gold Star Mothers led
parade. Memorial services held at
cemetery.
Ada Legion memorial plot In
Rosedale cemetery officially dedi
cated.
Guthrie Grand Army memorial
services held at First M. E. church.
Judge George Partridge gave ad-
dress. Muskogee Parade featured pro-
gram here.
Bartlesville Parade and special
ceremonies held here. Colonel Hig-
gins commandant of i 'd G. A. R.
marshal of tho day with Legion-
aires as aides.
Nowata Business was suspended
while Nowata paid tribute to dead.
Impressive program given after pa-1
rade to cemetery.
Chickasha Brogram hold Sunday.
Stores closed during part of today.
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TERMS OF ALLIES
(By The United Press.)
Paris May 30. Germany's condi-
tional acceptance of the allied repar
ations commission's terms was of-
ficially announced today.
The German government s reply
was made public. It accepts the re-
forms proposed by the allies stating
Germany . relies . upon an external
loan -which it deems necessary.
Germany accepts the allied finan
cial control proposed by tho repara
tions commission with the under
standing that this does not Infringe
upon German sovereignty.
(By The United Press.)
Berlin May 30. The German gov-
ernment's interpretation of Its note
to the reparations commission ac
cepting conditionally the allied terms
was given the United States today
simultaneously with publication of
the reply In Paris.
Three main financial reforms to
which the government has agreed
are:
1. Curtailment ot the national
budget. '
; 2 Limitation of the floating debt
3. Internal loans and taxations.
OKLAHOMA
HOMAGE TO IS
GERMANS AGGEP
that clerks and employers alike
might take part In tho opening cere
monies.
There will be short ceremonies at
the park preliminary to tho game.
"Kid" Hill and "Kid" Brooks deans
of Chickasha baseball fans are book
cd to pitch and catch tho first ball
while Mayor Cuff man Is slated for
the umpire's Job.
There was every indication today
that a record crowd would respond
to tho opening call. Practically all
of tho boxes have been sold for the
season tho diamond Is being put In
good shapo and the stands cleaned
for the opening event.
Word was received from Duncan
today that a crowd of fans would
como to Chickasha to watch their
entry open tho season hero.
Break Ground for Presbyte r la n
Church Corner Sixth and Minne-
sota; Was 8ite of First
Church In Chickasha.
HISTORY RELATED AS
SERVICES PROGRESS
Other Minister and Members of
Congregations Take Par Pro-
gram; Plans of New Building
Given in. Outline.
With slmplo ceremonies Including
a number of informal talks by min-
isters of other denominations wlio'.e
congratulations and good wlnhes
were voiced ground wan broken at 4
o'clock Monday afternoon May "29
for the new . Presbyterian church
soon to be erected at the corner of
Sixth and Minnesota avenue the site
of the old structure which was tlio
first church built iu Chickasha.
Kev. W. A. Roach pastor conduct-
ed the ceremonies which were open-
ed with the singing ot "How Firm a
Foundation" In. which tho congregat-
ion joined after which Rev. Mr.
Pearson pnator of the Congregation-
nl church nf'nrei' prayer. Following
the siring of "America" the pastor
read appropriate passages of script-
ures after which he gave a brief ad-
dress in which he epoko of the Big-
nifiance of tho occasion and expres-
sed the appreciation of his congreg-
ation for the presence of ministers
and the interest manifested by the
community in tho Presbyterian build-
ing enterprise. In conclusion he
stressed thg thought that "unless the
Lord build the temple they labor In
vain who build it."
Other Ministers Talk
At the conclusion ot tho pastor's
talk Rev. R. E. L. Morgan pactor of
Epworth Methodist church; Rev. O
B. James of the (First Christian
Church and Rev. Mr. Pearson were
called upon and they made- remarks
suitable to tho occasion pledging the
co-operation of their congregation in
the advance movement undertaken
by the Preabyterians. A represent-
ative of the Chambor of Commerce
also spoke after which Mr. Roach
called upon Mrs. Tremble and J. A.
Rose Jroth charter members of tlio
church. iR. G. tatting long an hon-
ored member spoke in behalf of Mrs.
Tremblo. In the course of his ro
marks Mr. Rose referred to the fao.
that the old Presbyterian church was
the first house of worship erected in
Chickasha and that all of the ether
denominations were organized in it
and used it ' during the early days
T. B. Losey nember of the building
committee also mado a short talk in
which he explained the plans to? tho
new church. Mrs. Losey- Mrs. C. E.
Rose Mrs. Bishop and other ladies
were called upon and responded
briefly after which Mr. Roach spoke
the solemn words prescribed for such
occasions and then the actual
"ground breaking" was carried out.
Mrs. Tremble was invited to turn
the first spade full of dirt ana She
was followed by J. A. Rose after
which the pastor and ministers of
other denominations took turns fol-
lowed by official members of the
church and many others. The cer-
emonies were closed with a prayer
and the benediction by Rev. Mr.
James.
FAIL REOPEN BANK.
Oklahoma City May 30. Efforts to
re-open the Bartlesville State Bank
of Bartlesville have been unsuccess-
ful according to an announcement
today by Bank Commissioner Wal-
cott. He intimated that a liquidating
agent would be appointed goon
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Chickasha Candidate for Demooratlc
Gubernatorial Nomination Opens
Campaign at Durant; Out-
lines Position
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(Special to Tho Express.)
Durant Okla. May 3'- To a crowd
that In spltu uf a heavy downpour
ot rain packed tho comity court
house hero ut 2 o'clock Monday af
ternoon R. II. WIIkoii of ChlckaHlm
opened his campaign for tho demo-
cratic nomination for governor. The
peoplo of Durant and the surround
ing country turned out en masso
giving tho candidate nil Immense
ovation and enthusiastically volclnrj
approval throughout his address In
tho course of which ho outlined his
position on the various issues bo-
fore tho people of the Ktutn laying
stress ou better banking ami belter
farming.
Friends of Mr. Wilson nrn highly
elated over reception given to lilin
and express confidence that ho will
carry Hryan county by a hundHome
majority when tho primary Is held
hi August. Tho crowd that gathered
here to hear Mr. Wilson was said to
bo one of the largest that ever as
sembled to hear a candidate In
Hryan.' county. From hero the can
didate went to a nearby town where
ho was greeted by another record-
breaking crowd at night.
(Tho full text of Mr. Wilson's
opening speech of tho campaign will
bo f'Mind on another page In this
iinper.)
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8. E. J. Cox Goes on Trial for Al
leged Use of Mails to Defraud In
Oil Promotion Schemes; Are "
Many Witnesses. '
.. (By The United Trest.)
Houston Texas May 30. First
testimony was introduced by the
prosecution today in the trial of
Seymour E. J Cox internationally
known oil promoter and aviation en
thusiast charged with having used
the United Slates malls in further-
ance of a scheme originated to do-
fraud tho public.
The first of the government's 33
witnesses sworn in at yesterday's
session ot court were introduced.
These witnesses are here from all
parts of the country. They repre
sent 23 states.
Names of defenso -witnesses are
being kept secret. Not more than
six will lie introduced defense
counsel intimated.
Seymour E. J. Cox jr. 12 and
Mary IC Cox 15 children of the
indicted man were among the spec
tators who crowded the federal court
room this morning to hear the first
of the testimony.
Yesterday's session of court was
taken up with selection of a jury
reading ot tho fifty-six page indict-
ment and swearing In of government
witnesses. The twelve jurymon
were selected in less than two
hours when the defonso sprang the
first of a planned series of sur-
prises when it waived the oppor-
tunity to question jurymen.
Two and a half hours were taken
to read the indictment' covering 14
counts charging intended fraud in
the formation of the Cox Realization
company General Oil company and
S. E. J. Cox company with an ag-
gregate capitalization ot 141000000
and use -of the mails in furtherance
of the companies.
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(By The Unitea Press.)
Oklahoma City May 30. Federal
officers today reported a gun battle
with alleged moonshiners near Vian
Okla. late yesterday.
No one was wounded.
C. B. Burris was arrested.. Another
man made his escape.
Federal officers also reported that
a large still and 52 gallons of mash
were confiscated in the north part
of Cherokee county. Al Jonigan and
Robert Reed were arrested.
County officers co-operated with
the federal officers in the raid.
The United States destroyer mine
layer Israel No. 98 has a speed of 41
an one-halt mileq an hour.
SWINDLE GRARG
CON
FIGH
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BOOZE PEDDLERS
j LOCAL BUILDING
One of the most extensive build-
ing programs In tho history of
ChlckaHlm will bo carried on this
summer It was learned In a survey
Just completed here.
Many beautiful residence building
have been completed during tho
past month many are now under
construction while plans aro now bo-
lug drawn for several morn.
In addition to the dwelling houses
I hero aro several larger building
projects which will keep workmen
busy here during the summer. Work
soon will bo started on tho construc-
tion of the Wkithltn Valley Broom
Corn Storage company's new ware-
house to be located on tho alto of
the ono recently destroyed by fire
southeast of the city. This will cost
In the neighborhood of f J.".00 ac
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Official Washington and "Plain
Folks" Martyred President Loved
Gather at Potomac Park
For Dedication.
PLACES RESERVED IN
FRONT FOR VETERANS
Wilson Unable Attend; Simplicity
Marks Ceremonies; Harding to
Make Principal Address; Taft
Presents Memorial.
By HICRIUORT W. WALKF.R.
(United Press StaTf Correspondent.)
Washington May 30. Crowds
thronged Potomao I'urk today to pay
tribute to the memory ot Abraham
Lincoln at the dedication of tho
great while miirblo Lincoln me-
morial. All official Washington gathered
at tho shrine to do Lincoln honor
as well as thousands of the "plain
folks" Lincoln loved.
Places wero reserved In front
rows for tho thinning ranks of the
O. A. R. who early today went to
Arlington and decorated tho graves
of their comrades. Alongsldo of
them were their enemies of tho six-
ties but their friends now tho united
Confederate veterans. Scores of
organizations wero represented.
Wilson Not Present.
Former Prosident Wilson leader
of America's fighting forces in the
World War had originally planned
to attend the ceremonies but a few
days ago ho wrote saying he would
be unable to do so.
The ceremonies today were planned
to be impressive in their simplicity.
An invocation will be delivered
by Dr. Wallace Radcliffe pastor
emeritus of tho Presbyterian church
here where Lincoln worshipped.
The G. A. R. will present the col-
ors and Dr. Robert Moton the ne-
gro loader of Tuskegee Ala. insti-
ttute will speak in behalf of his
race.
Edwin Markham was to read a
poem he has written for the occa-
sion. Chief Justice Taft was then
to present the memorial to Presi-
dent Harding who marks the prin
cipal address in accepting it on be-
half of the nation.
Tho ceremonies will be broadcast
ed over the country by radio. For
the first time a speech will be sent
simultaneously on two wave lengths.
The naval radio station at Arling-
ton will transmit on a 2050 meter
wavo length and the Anaconstia sta-
tion will broadcast on a wave of 412
meters.
Great Drug Rings
Broken Is Belief
Of Federal Agent
(By Tho United Press.)
Kansas City. May 30. A drug
ring with distributors working out
of Kansas City to points from Cana-
da to Mexico was doclarod by fed
eral narcotic agents to be partially
brokon up today following arrest of
nino alleged "dope" distributors.
The ring seventy members or
which have been arrested in the
last ninety days was declared by
F. D. Weaver and L. M. Whistler
of the police narcotic squad to bo
so extensive that price of morphine
has declined from $83 to $25 an
ounce throughout the west.
Alleged drug distributors arrested
included one woman. Two prominent
Kansas City men are at the head ot
the alleged ring and they will be ar-
rested shortly tho narcotic agents
said '
CROWD
ABRAHAM
PROGRAM GROWS
cording to company officials.
Rebuilding of tho main building of
tho New Clilckushu hotel which was
recently greatly damaged by fire I
progrcKHlug rapidly and will ho com-
pleted some tlmu next month. Sev-
eral thousand dollars In being spent
In this project.
Several thounnnd dollars also Is
being spent in tho replacing of the
Prnlrlo Cotton Oil company's waro
Iiouho In tho Frisco addition. Work
on this building Is well under way.
The company's seed Iiouho was de-
stroyed In one ot the spring storms
which swept through ChlckaHlm.
Construction of a linx.'.O foot brick
building on south Fifth street be-
tween KaiiNns and Colorado avenues
(Continued on pngo two.)
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Heavy Firing on Border Tells of New
8truggle; Officials Meet In Lon-
don to Consider Irish
Peace Situation.
(Ily The TiiUm! Prnn.)
Belfast May 30. Tho Ulster bor-
der truce was broken today.
Heavy firing throughout tho night
at Strabuno and Llfford on the Tyrone-Donegal
frontier told of a
pitched buttle between police and
Sinn Kelnors. Many casualties were
reported.
Strabano constables wero attacked
by a party ot Insurgents from Llf-
ford and used machine guns and ar-
mored cars to repulse tho attack.
Cabinet Considers Question.
(By The United Pri.)
London May 30. Tho gravity of
tho Irish situation may forco parlia
ment to remain In session over tho
Whitsuntide holidays. Members wero
notified toduy to remain dlsongaged
In event of a crisis.
A full cabinet meeting today con-
sidered tlio situation after which
tho Irish leaders were to meet with
Lloyd Georgo. No explanation of
tho sudden postponement ot yester-
day's conference has been given.
British Vessel Patrols.
British war vessels uro patrolling
tho Ulster coast and tho Belfast
correspondent of tho Dally Herald
reports Unit fifteen battalions of
British troops aro mussing on the
northern frontier to guard agalnHt
an Invasion from the free state side.
Republican extremists were under-
stood to have planner a huge at-
tack against crown forces Just across
the Ulster border with a view to
Boeurlng the release of interned
Sinn Felners captured in the great
raid a week ago.
Michael Collins and Arthur Grif-
fith conferred informally with tho
premier for an hour this morning.
U was authoritatively stated that
tho Irish negotiations are proceed-
ing satisfactorily.
Britain Sends Artillery.
London May 30. A large contin-
gent of British artillery equipped
with 18 pounder guns has arrived
in Ulster and departed for an un-
known destination according to a
Belfast dispatch to the Evening
Standard today.
BE
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Friends of Bob Wilson to Meet at
Court House to Further Candl-
day; Young Ladies Are
Prominent in Movement.
Organization of a Grady county
"Wilson for Governor Club" will be
porfected at a meeting of friends of
Bob Wilson Grady county's candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for govornor to bo hold tub even-
ing at 8:00 o'clock in tho county
court house.
Tlio club it was announced will
be organized for tho purpose of pro-
moting the candidacy of tho Chick-
asha man and giving him all the
support possible in this county.
Every democrat in the county who
desires to assist in bringing about
the nomination of the Grady county
candidate) are invited to attend the
meeting. This ' invitation the an-
nouncement states applies to both
men and women democrats.
Young ladies of the city who de-
sire to see Mr. Wilson governor ot
the state recently organized a
"Wilson for Governor Club."-
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SPEED KINGS AT
S TODAY IN
Murphy Sets Pace for Distance Up
to Over 300 Miles; Time Is
Ahead Last Year' Record
to This Point.
VOUND DRIVERS SHOWING
VETERANS HOW TO DRIVE
Youngster Wins Loads of Lap Monty
At Race - Progresses;- 27 Cart
Enter; Over 139000 Peo-
ple Crowd Stadium
(ny Tn UiriM Pirn) '
Speedway Indianapolis May SO.
Jimmy Murphy led the- field through
400 miles of the tenth annunl suto-
nioblln sweep-stakns here today tak-
ing all ot the $3000 lap prize money
up to that stage. - -
With 100 miles to go. the Irish
mau's pit men claimed lie was still
In good condition and his Murphy
Special car was not badly worn. His
average was 94.42 miles an hour
breaking tho track record ot 89.68
for that distance established In 1921.
Murphy was leading Harts In a
Dueseuberg by mora than one lap.
Kddle Hcarno In a Ballot was mora
than a lap huhiod 1 1 art z.
Standing At 400 Miles.
Murphy first; Harts second;
Ilearno thin': Halbe fourth; Schaefor
firth; Multord sixth; Filing boa
seventh; De Pal in a eight; .Alloy
ninth; Corum tenth. Time 4:14.13.
Average 94.42 miles an hour.
Last year 89.68.
(Hy Tin United Prtn.) .
Speedway Indianapolis May 30.
Jimmy Murphy led the field In the
first 300 miles ot tho 500 miles
sweep-stukes hero ; today speedway
officials announced.
They Raid the timing device had
fulled to function properly and had
wrongfully shown 'Hartx and De
Paolo leading part of the time. This
gave Murphy all the lap prize money
up to that stage.
All truncations were that past
track records would go by the boards.
The averngo at 275 miles was 94.41
miles an hour against 91.19 last year.
Ilurtz was still leading with Murphy
second Ilearno third Halbe fourth
and DePaolo fifth.
Jerry Schaefor relieved Fetterman
at the wheel of a Duesenberg and EI-
llnghoe relieved Wonderllch in a
Duesenberg.
De Paolo went out of the race on
tho 107th lap after ho and W. D.
Martin driving for Joe Thomas had
gone off the track on a back turn.
No one was hurt. Martin had re-
lieved Thomas at the wheel of his
DueBenberg.
Two former winners of the BOO
mile race and two other starters had
been forced from the race. Jules
Blllinboe's Duesenberg struck a re-
taining wall on a north curve after
throwing a wheel and spinning
around three times.
(Ily The United Pren.)
Speedway Indianapolis Mayi' 30.
Tho best American and" European
racing talent twenty-seven drivers
shot under tho starter's flag in the
500 mile automobile race here today
whilo 135000 spectators looked on.
The weather was ideal for shat-
tering the record of 89.84 miles an
hour hung up by Ralph De Talma In
a Cercedes in 1915.
There was a cool breeze and the
flags ot England France Italy and
the United States waved gaily from
every pinnaclo in respect to drivers'
representing the four nations.
Barney Oldfield veteran of all
race courses paced the field into a
flying start and Eddio Rickenback-
er aviation ace in the A. E. F.
waved the starting flag as Oldfield
pulled into tho pits.
Jimmy Murphy in a Murphy Spe-
cial hold the choice position In
tho front row on the Inner side of
the track by virtue ot his average
ot 100.5 miles an hour in the trials.
Murphy led the field at the end ot
the first lap. Cliff Durant in a
Durant Special followed Murphy
and Ralph De Palma in a Duesen-
berg was third. The time for the'
first lap was 1:34-54. -
Terrific Pace Set.
Murphy retained his lead at the
end of the third lap winning the
first three lap prizes ot $50 each.
Duray in a Frontenac had crawled
up to second position and De Palma
was in third place.
Murphy was setting a terrific
pace maintaining an average of
67.34 miles an hour in the first
seven laps. He was followed by Du-
ray and De Palma.
The first man to go to the pits
was "Howdy" Wilcox in a Peugeot.
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500 MILE EVENT
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Pool, J. Edwin. Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 30, 1922, newspaper, May 30, 1922; Chickasha, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc727375/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.