Eleven turtles snapped at the oysters tossed into their cages today as they awaited the first annual national intercollegiate Turtle Derby tonight at a downtown hotel, The race, sponsored by the University of Detroit, has attracted turtles from universities all over the United States.
Among the entries were leading Mustang from Southern Methodist; Tex of Texas Christian; Ram of Fordham; Wildeat of Villanova Bronco of Santa Clara; Teach of Western State Teachers College Boilermaker of Purdue; Blue Jay of Creighton and Gaelohma, the University of Detroit's defending champion The three-legged Gaelohma was overnight favourite, overcoming his natural tendency to run around in circles. The favourite hi well recent workouts.
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