Ruttman Wins 500-Mile Race-- Troy Ruttman (above) today won the 500-mile Memorial Day Auto racing classic at the Motor Speedway here. Ruttman, running in second place, grabbed the lead whit only 8 laps to go, and held on to the end.

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Ruttman Wins 500-Mile Race-- Troy Ruttman (above) today won the 500-mile Memorial Day Auto racing classic at the Motor Speedway here. Ruttman, running in second place, grabbed the lead whit only 8 laps to go, and held on to the end.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1952]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Ruttman, Troy Auto Racer

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