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Domestic News
July 26, 1911
Medford Mail Tribune.
Medford, Jackson County County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Frank Emerick, experienced motorcycle racer and son of Medford Councilman V. J. Emerick, seriously injured hip in crash at local race track while testing new cycle; underwent operation but expected to recover.
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YOUNG CYCLER BADLY INJURED
Frank Emerick Hurled From Motor Cycle, Striking Against Railroad Tie --- Operation Necessary -- Injuries While Painful, Not Serious.
Frank Emerick was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon at the race track, when he was hurled from his motorcycle, his hip striking the end of a railroad tie. The bones in his hip were splintered. He was rushed to the hospital and is now resting easily. The injuries, though serious, are not believed to be necessarily fatal.
Emerick is a motorcycle driver and racer of much experience. Tuesday he had just received a new make of cycle and was testing it out. He was attempting to lower the track record when injured. Rounding a curve, he did not slow his engine and the machine left the track.
Emerick is the son of Councilman V. J. Emerick of this city and has been employed by the Medford Printing company during the past year.
Frank Emerick Hurled From Motor Cycle, Striking Against Railroad Tie --- Operation Necessary -- Injuries While Painful, Not Serious.
Frank Emerick was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon at the race track, when he was hurled from his motorcycle, his hip striking the end of a railroad tie. The bones in his hip were splintered. He was rushed to the hospital and is now resting easily. The injuries, though serious, are not believed to be necessarily fatal.
Emerick is a motorcycle driver and racer of much experience. Tuesday he had just received a new make of cycle and was testing it out. He was attempting to lower the track record when injured. Rounding a curve, he did not slow his engine and the machine left the track.
Emerick is the son of Councilman V. J. Emerick of this city and has been employed by the Medford Printing company during the past year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Motorcycle Accident
Frank Emerick
Race Track
Hip Injury
Medford
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Emerick
V. J. Emerick
Where did it happen?
Medford
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Medford
Event Date
Tuesday Afternoon
Key Persons
Frank Emerick
V. J. Emerick
Outcome
hip bones splintered; operation necessary; injuries painful but not serious; resting easily at hospital
Event Details
Frank Emerick was hurled from his motorcycle at the race track while testing a new cycle and attempting to lower the track record; machine left the track rounding a curve; hip struck end of railroad tie