RIOT AT SPEEDWAY
SPECTATORS FIGHT OFFICIALS SEVERAL PEOPLE INJURED United Press Assn.—Elec. -el. copyright LONDON, May 26 Failing to get their money back xvhe'n the meeting was abandoned after a crash in the sixth event, thousands of spectators rioted at Harringay speedway London). They broke down barriers and flagpoles, set fire to a tractor, damaged cars and fought officials. The police sent an SOS to Scotland Yard and all the Flying Squad cars were rushed to the stadium. Eight were arrested. Four women and three officials were injured.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20509, 27 May 1938, Page 7
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88RIOT AT SPEEDWAY Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20509, 27 May 1938, Page 7
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