Billy Knipper

William Peter Knipper Was born (9 August 1882 in Rochester, New York and died 7 September 1968 in Rochester, New York) was an American race car driver.

William Peter Knipper
Born(1882-08-09)August 9, 1882
DiedSeptember 7, 1968(1968-09-07) (aged 86)

Biography

He was born on August 9, 1882 in Rochester, New York. the son of William Peter and Mary E. Nura Knipper he married Mae Christine Ottman 06 Nov 1913 in Rochester, New York

A hillclimb was held at West Dugway Hill, Penfield, New York, on October 13, 1906. The free-for-all class was won by Billy Knipper (Thomas 60-h.p.) in a time of 51.8 sec.[1] [2]

At the time of his marriage in 1913 he was employed as an Engraver.

And was an Automobile Dealership owner in Rochester, New York

He died on September 7, 1968 in Rochester, New York.

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References

  1. International Motor Cyclopaedia, Year Book-March 1908 to March 1909, Page 102, Publisher: E.E. Schwarzkopf, New York.
  2. Democrat and Chronicle, 21 Oct 1906 page 4, Rochester New York


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