Use of single tires favored by Goodrich
Akron Ohio September 4 Specialty Tire wireless truck tire department of the B Goodrich company which owns a large rubber factory in Akron has publicized results of an investigation on maximizing tire mileage by selecting sizes and types Sales manager J V Norton says momentary overloading of solid tires causes most failures and explains how single 5 and 6 inch units perform better than smaller duals while advising limits on single width to seven inches The piece outlines ten advantages of using 5 and 6 inch singles including cost savings weight reductions and better road handling
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B. ¥. Goodrich Company
3. V. Norton
Goodrich Wireless
Eiumeratex
May Use Motorcycles In Carrying R F D Mail
Postmaster General Burleson amends the order to allow motorcycle mail delivery after January 1 if a side car or van is attached. The change follows talks with Walter Davidson Ignatz Schwain and George Hendee, and affects over ten thousand R F D carriers nationwide.
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company
George Hendee
Hendee
R. St BP
United States
Direct Factory Branch Opened on Peachtree Street
Miller Rubber Co of Alkron Ohio opened a direct factory branch at 449 Peachtree Street Atlanta under district manager W Q Cramp. General sales manager F C Millhoff spent days finalizing plans and praised Atlanta as the southern distribution hub for their large output.
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Miller Rubber Co
Miller Rubber Company
Alkron
Ohio
Peachtree Street
W. Q. Cramp
F. C. Millhoff
Millhoff
Atlanta Ia
Chicks Best Sacrificers in South League Play
The Memphis Chicks led the league in sacrifice hits through Thursday, September 2, totaling 282. Other leaders followed: New Orleans 179, Atlanta 162, Chattanooga 162, Nashville 155, Birmingham 154, Little Rock 151, Mobile 138.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville
Birmingham
Little Rock
Mobile
Goodyear Fires Dominate Global Market Growth
Goodyear fires burn continually across billions of miles yearly meeting varied conditions. The average service has established Goodyear as the world's dominant fire, outselling all rivals. User numbers have nearly doubled in two years.
Gardner Wins Amateur Championship Match in Tight Finish
The match between Robert A. Gardner and Anderson ends with Gardner winning 6-6 late, then 4 up in a dramatic final stretch as Gardner holes key putts and secures the amateur title. Morning and afternoon cards show Gardner and Anderson trading leads across Nos. 1 through 33 with final margins in Gardner’s favor.
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Anderson
Gardner
Para
Sariach
Hoth
Gardners
Crackers and Earons Share Southern League Double Plays Lead
Through games played Wednesday September 2 the Crackers and the Earons each recorded 92 double plays to top the Southern league standings. Others show Semcpls ao Chat tanoosa 87 New Orleans 88 Little Rock 5 Nashville 77 Mobile 6a.
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Earons
Semcpls Ao
Chattanoosa
New Orleans
Little Rock
Nashville
Mobile
Downward price revision for Vacuum Cup tires announced
Pennsylvania Rubber Company announces a substantial voluntary downward revision of prices on smaller Vacuum Cup tires effective September 1. The move is independent of market conditions and acts as a profit sharing plan for customers due to expanded production and demand. The company pledges not to sacrifice quality while passing savings from higher volumes to users.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rubber Company
Vv. C
Wall
Amateur Title Game Postponed Between Agogas and Nationals
The third game in the series between the Agogas and the Atlanta Nationals was called off due to rain. Both teams remained eager to play as the delay stretched into next week, with a likely reschedule for Saturday at a local venue. The Nationals lead the series one to zero, while the Agoga squad aims to even the score when they meet again.
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Atlanta Nationals
Ponce de Leon Saturda
Jupiter Pinyrus
Marlat College
Brisbane Park
Atlanta National Bank
Ion
Agoga
Tthey
White Company Wins Grand Prize at Panama Pacific Expo
The White company of Cleveland won the grand prize for motor trucks at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The jury cited quality of materials, design, mechanical efficiency, low operating cost, and large exhibit volume as reasons, affirming White as the largest manufacturer of commercial motor vehicles by production value.
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Decatur, Ga
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Smoky Joe" Wood
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