The 1919 Air Derby was the big news, already displacing the Red Sox's victory over what would become to be known as the Black Sox in the 1919 World Series.
The race in Wyoming, however, was marred by the news that a pilot had gone down near Elk Mountain, or more accurately sought of Elk Mountain over Oberg Pass.
The aviators were actually flying near Coad Peak, but the result was just as deadly.
Death would also be visiting a 16 year old in the state. . sentenced for murder.
And Casper was getting into the aviation world as well with plans to become the aviation center of the state.
It would in fact achieve that goal, but not for some years. Cheyenne, in fact, would become that first, and then lose that position given its close proximity, in air miles, to Denver.
Naval base, Hampton Roads, Virginia. October 10, 1919.
