Mileage contest won by man from Kansas
A 1909 Buick owned by F. E. Stason of Plainville Kansas won Hyatt Roller Bearing company mileage contest with 261 800 miles equal to over ten world laps. Prize $500. The car endured heavy wear yet logged many miles with bearings untroubled. Second prize went to a 1909 Mitchell used by a road contractor, surviving a 40 foot embankment and steering repair. Several other entries earned smaller prizes for long mileage.
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Buick
F. E. Stason
Plainville
Kan
Hyatt Roller Bearing Company
Hyatt Bearings
Slason
James Lewis
Shelton
Conn
Mitchall
J. W. M Norman
Paint Rock
Texas
Mitchell
Sam Deck
Darlington
Ind
Britchell
J. D. Albright
Bowie
Ford
Earl &. Wrading
Ellsworth
Wis
Dex Moines
Maytag
J. M. Bertolet
M. D
Reading
James W. Hines
Minneapolis
Flanders
Wiltse
Oneonta
B. G. Kostner
Hyatt Rosler Beartng Company
Kansas
Connecticut
New York
Hyatt
Baseball Umpires and Players Friendship Story
A nostalgic 1916 piece recalls rivalries and on field clashes between umpires and players, yet highlights a bond of respect. Charley Dooin and Rebel Oakes, and stories of Owen Wilson and Clarke, show calm forgiveness after deep conflicts.
Windsome Home Moves to Peachtree Street Auto Row
Windsome Home at 451 453 Peachtree St in Atlanta joins Southern Oakland Co with R H Martin as secretary treasurer and general manager. Gilbert & Boykin relocate to adjacent Quarters, expanding Oakland line presence across Georgia Alabama Florida and the Carolinas as a hub in auto trade.
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Windsome
Peachtree Street
Southern Oakland Company
R. H. Martin
Peachtree Row
Southern
Gilbert & Boykin
Southern Gaklang Company
Agiburn Avenue
Mr. Martin
Peachtree
Lttle
Auto Row
South
Bob Martin
A. G. ‘Southworth
New York
A. H. Sarver
Pittsburg
Martine
Mahaesi
Martin
Oskland Company
Washington, D.C
Hla
Oakland
Georgia
Temnenace
Alabama
Florida
Carolinas
Atlanta
Gilbert & Béykin
Oakland Hne
Divided Front Seats Attract Attention In Studebaker Line
The Atlanta branch manager notes the new 17 Studebaker models feature divided front seats that are adjustable and removable. The seats’ fore and aft adjustment suits drivers of all sizes, allows space for camping cots, and permits carrying bulky items when removed. Suburban buyers value the versatility and comfort praised by engineers after recent show tests.
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Studebaker
A C. Webb
Atlanta
Browns Turn Over Four Men to VOLS Billy Lee in Lot
Nashville Tenn February 6 A telegram from President Shropshire states that infielders Arthur Kores and Al Bridwell pitcher Ernie Herbert and outfielder Billy Lee were turned over to the Nashville club by the St Louis Browns. The first three were sold outright and Billy Lee was secured on an option.
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Browns
VOLS
Billy Lee
Nashville
Tenn
Shropshire
Arthur Kores
al Bridwell
Ernie Herbert
Nashville Club
Bt. Louis Browns
Weston Firm Believer in Advertising Value
J. Weston, sales manager of the United States Tire company, argues that steady up to date advertising can turn product names into valuable business assets. He cites the Usco tread tire and other "Hobby" and "Chain" tires, asserting advertising will elevate their market value and recognition.
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J. ©. Weston
Masisger
United States Tire Company
Dreary Beleves
Weston
United Stated Tire Company
Csco
United Statan
Usco
Cubs Itinerary Outlines Spring Training Schedule
The Chicago Cubs announced their training trip plan with twenty nine players traveling from Chicago on March 5 arriving in Tampa on March 7. They will play Philadelphia Nationals in St Petersburg on March 18 and 20 21 with Tampa games to follow. The sextet will return to St Petersburg for further contests before a final Florida swing. Manager Tinker will split players into two squads beginning March 30 and lead the frat team through April 1 to April 11 in a string of games before taking regulars to Cincinnati for the April 13 season opener.
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Cubs
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Chi
Tampa
Fla
St Petersburg
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
Cats
St. Petersburg
Tinker
New Orleans
Cleveland Americans
Shreveport
Shreve
Memphis
Ville
Louisville
Pine Bluff
Pine Bluf
Little Rock
Cincinnati
Reed Advises Householders to Install Gas Saver
Mr Reed of Read Oll company endorses the Handy Gasoline Saver as a practical auto device promised to cut gasoline bills by 20 to 49 percent. He claims it increases engine efficiency by maintaining a lean air gas mix and removes carbon, with automatic operation and a control lever at the driver’s finger tips available at Peachtree and Currier or Peachtree and Baker street stations.
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Uttle
RN. Reed
Read Oll Company
Peachtree
Currier Streats
Peachtree and
Baker
Auditorium petition to bring boxing to Atlanta’s Auditorium
Frank Whitney plans to present a petition to the auditorium committee seeking use of the building for high caliber boxing bouts. The signatories include about a thousand Atlanta citizens. The plan covers Whitney vs White and Welsh vs Whitney matchups to attract crowds not served by other venues. Atlanta fans embrace boxing, with strong interest shown after the Welsh Whitney bout at Casino.
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Frank Whitney
Atlanta
Auditorium
Messrs. Farlinger
Reynolds
Inman
Freeman and
Bell
Sfiort
Hhis
Frank
Charley White
Welsh
Whitney
Casino
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Kgnos Wagner
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St. Louis
Dooin
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St Paul Adonis
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Rebel Oakes
Devin
Doatn
Doon
Brennen
Murphy
Fisnigan
Butt
Owen Wilson
Cardinals
Wilson
Hank O'Day
Clarke
St Elgmn
Mav
Chief
Kiem
Cap Clarice
John Titus
Billy Mursray
Jhitlies
Titus
Johnny Every
Trojan
Eyers
Lynch
Thad
Mingr
Uampire
Dota
Klem
Miller
Jack
Klemn
National Commission
Orage Lan
Friends
Reed Oil CO
Atlanta, Ga
Saya
Useo
Reed
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Hyatt Quiet
Hyatt Bears
Jason
Plainville, Kansas
Shelton, Conn
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