<P> The term derby , meaning a race or multi-race event , appeared in the press as early as 1922 , when the Chicago Tribune announced and reported on the results of two `` roller derby '' events held that year . These were multi-day events during which various roller skating races were held on a flat track at Chicago 's Broadway Armory . </P>
<P> The term derby , meaning a race or multi-race event , appeared in the press as early as 1922 , when the Chicago Tribune announced and reported on the results of two `` roller derby '' events held that year . These were multi-day events during which various roller skating races were held on a flat track at Chicago 's Broadway Armory . </P>
when did roller derby first appear in the press
when did roller derby first appear in the press
1922
1922