Wednesday, February 1, 2012

- Indian -

"From Anaheim Gazette, Thursday July 4, 1912, under article "The Day Program, All Races for Fine Silver Loving Cups"; image shows, Alfred "Butch" Bittner, winner of the 20-mile motorcycle race, which went from Los Angeles Street (now Anaheim Blvd.), to Center Street (now Lincoln Ave.), west to Walnut Street, south to Ball Road, east to Los Angeles Streeet and north to Center Street; Bittner is standing behind his 1912 two-cylinder, 7-hp Indian Twin motorcycle, wearing his racing entry number "6" and holding his silver loving cup; the race was won in 24 minutes, 6 seconds."



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