Peter Prunty Announces the Racers
The center of attention at the start-finish line was announcer Peter Prunty, who wielded an imposing megaphone more than a yard long. He was the public address system for every Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Race, relaying messages phoned in from throughout the course.
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