Jewtraw trains
Charles Jewtraw, American speedskating star, idol of Lake Placid skating fans, and winner of the 500-meter race at the last Olympics, is hard at work on his home rink on Mirror Lake in preparation for what he feels will be the biggest test of his skating career, his series of match races with Clas Thunberg of Finland, Olympic speedskating champion, scheduled for Feb. 12, 13, 15 and 16 at Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. Placid will hold the meet the first two days, and Saranac will host the final two.
Charlie came up from New York Sunday morning and has been working out daily on the Mirror Lake rink under the watchful eye of his trainer, Peter C. Dube of Escanaba, Michigan. He is showing his friends and admirers the same form and speed that have carried him to victory so many times in the past in hard-fought races here and abroad.