Program

Detroit International Power Boat Races, July 12, 1947

Magazine-format official program for the Detroit International Power Boat Races held by the Detroit Boat Club and the American Power Boat Association, including the First Annual Henry Ford Memorial Trophy Race on Saturday July 5, 1947, and the Schoenherr-Northlawn Trophy Race, the Weyhing Trophy Race, and the Detroit Boat Club Trophy Race on July 12, 1947. Information on each race, as well as the articles, "The Detroit Boat Club and a New Tradition," by William B. Gregory Jr., "Gar Wood Reminisces," by Harold Kahl, "Reporter Resists Racing 'Expert' Tag," by Harry LeDuc, and "Detroit's Water Sports Arena," by William K. Anderson are contained within, as are numerous advertisements. The cover has a blue border with the Detroit Boat Club burgee in each corner.