Sports history for May 30

Friday, May 30, 1997 | 11:44 a.m.

1911 - Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in six hours, 42 minutes and eight seconds with an average speed of 74.59 mph.

1912 - Joe Dawson wins the second Indianapolis 500 in 6:21:06. Ralph Mulford is told he has to complete the race for 10th place money. It takes him 8 hours and 53 minutes as he makes several stops for fried chicken. The finishing rule is changed the next year.

1951 - Lee Wallard wins the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver to break the four-hour barrier with a time of 3:57:38.05.

1952 - Troy Ruttman, at 20, wins the Indianapolis 500 to become the youngest driver to win the race.

1955 - Bob Sweikert, an Indianapolis native, wins the Indianapolis 500. Bill Vukovich, seeking his third consecutive victory, is killed in a four-car crash on the 56th lap.

1985 - The Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup for the second straight year with an 8-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5.

archive