1955 Ben Hur Motor Patrol Austin TX Shrine Temple Drill Team - Vintage Article

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1955 Ben Hur Motor Patrol Austin TX Shrine Temple Drill Team - 1-Page Vintage Motorcycle News Article
Original, Vintage Magazine Article
Page Size: Approx. 9" x 12" (22.5 cm x 30 cm)
Condition: Good
This is part of the Ben Hur Motor Patrol, Austin, Texas, Shrine Temple, whose drill team won the beautiful trophy given at the
all-state meet in Galveston this year. Left to right are: M. Z. Collins, Dale Garner, Gene McCullough, W. L. James, Jr., W. L.
James, Sr., Norman L. Smith, William A. Kanetzky, E. E. Stussy, George A. Kennedy, Jack Richardson, P. R. James’ and G. K
Wilson.
Mid-Nite Riders’ referee Richard Herbster (photo on left) presents Mel-
ba Wagner with the high-point trophy for the ladies’ division. Center;
After the club was presented the 1954 safety award, club mascot Stella
Louise Reitz posed with it for all to see. Stella is known as “The Sidecar
Kid.” On right; President Robert Wagner presents high-point trophies
to these field meet winners, R. Reed, B. Brooks, and E. Armstrong.
10,000 miles on a BSA Bantam! Eric Madsen of
Irvington, N. J., purchased the Bantam in Lon-
don in ’54 — toured Europe, then worked his
way back home via freighter and has since put
on many more miles.
IN THE NEWS
Billy r-iaast from Miami, hla., receives the trophy tor the
Florida State Championship TT race held at Sarasota. The
presentation was made by pretty Donna Davies also of Miami.
Billy who is an amateur defeated an excellent field including
many top riders.
Alfred Bondy, representing Butler & Smith, NSU motorcycle
importers, presents Rolf lllsley of California with the first of
a series of annual awards. The NSU plaque will be awarded
every year to the rider who has made the most outstand-
ing contributions to the sport of motorcycling.
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