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June 23, 1909
Coeur D'alene Evening Press
Coeur D'alene, Kootenai County, Idaho
What is this article about?
Ford car No. 2, driven by Bert Scott, wins the trans-continental automobile race, arriving in Seattle on June 23 at 12:55 p.m. and receiving the Robert Guggenheim trophy amid cheers from thousands. The Shawmut car lags seven hours behind.
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FORD CAR WINS THE TRANS-CONTINENTAL RACE
Is Greeted By Cheers of Thousands of People.
SEATTLE, Wash., June 23.—The ocean to ocean automobile race was won today by the Ford car No. 2, driven by Bert Scott, who was awarded the trophy given for the great race by Robert Guggenheim.
The car arrived at the exposition gates at 12:55 and its advent was greeted by the cheers of thousands of people. No word has yet been received from the Shawmut car, which was said last night to be seven hours behind the Ford car.
Is Greeted By Cheers of Thousands of People.
SEATTLE, Wash., June 23.—The ocean to ocean automobile race was won today by the Ford car No. 2, driven by Bert Scott, who was awarded the trophy given for the great race by Robert Guggenheim.
The car arrived at the exposition gates at 12:55 and its advent was greeted by the cheers of thousands of people. No word has yet been received from the Shawmut car, which was said last night to be seven hours behind the Ford car.
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey
Adventure
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Trans Continental Race
Ford Car
Bert Scott
Seattle
Guggenheim Trophy
Automobile Race
Ocean To Ocean Race
What entities or persons were involved?
Bert Scott
Robert Guggenheim
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Wash., Exposition Gates
Story Details
Key Persons
Bert Scott
Robert Guggenheim
Location
Seattle, Wash., Exposition Gates
Event Date
June 23.
Story Details
The Ford car No. 2, driven by Bert Scott, won the ocean to ocean automobile race, arriving at the exposition gates in Seattle at 12:55 and being awarded the trophy by Robert Guggenheim amid cheers from thousands. The Shawmut car was seven hours behind.