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Show CHICAGO WILL HAVE AUGUST BALLOON RACE Tribune Special Sporting Service. CHICAGO, July 10. Chicago's ncxi balloon race will be held some lime in August, Some difficulty has been experienced ex-perienced in procuring grounds adjacent adja-cent to (he proper gas supply, but these now have been scored and the lease was signed last week. The races will not be restricted to any club or association, asso-ciation, but will be open to all contestants. con-testants. This arrangement is cxpcclcd to bring out a better representation of aerial enthusiasts from all sections of the United States, with some foreign representatives, than if restrictions were made. Another fenturc of the meet, which is designed to illustrate the scientific progress prog-ress of air flying as well as promote a spectacular sport, will be an aeroplane. It will be the first time a heavier than air flying machine will make a flight, in Chicago. Either a Wright or a Curtiss aeroplane will bo used. |