Automobiles Dominate Road Tests and Legal Burns in 1908
The article reports St. Louis car sales and hill climb results at Giants Despair in Wilkes-Barre, noting Stevens-Duryea sixes winning five prizes and the Big Six fastest stock car. It cites Pope-Hartford and Peerless production surges, a notable Butler race won by a Pope-Hartford, and a 1909 model plan amid road tax pressure. It also covers a speed law test case in Larchmont, a big A A A Glidden contest value, and India’s touring motorist prospects.
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George C. Miller Sons Carriage Pany
Wilkesbarre
Stevens-Duryea
Cincinnati Automobile Company
Butler
Abram Plick
Maxwell
Pope-Hart
Pope-Hartford
Flick
Peerless
H. O. Smith
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
Long Island Automobile Club
Suffolk
Rockville
Conn
Akron
Lebanon
London
Ft. Worth
Tex
Porto Rico
Cleveland
St. Paul Automobile Club
Gippone
Eigteen
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
Madison Square Garden
New York
Chattanooga
Knoxvillé
Tenn
Sorel
Rougier
Paris
Moscow
Mower
American Automobile Association
Buffalo
Norworst
National Fire Underwriters’ Association
Ristown
Winnipeg
Bourges
Motor Vehicle Tests and Glidden Tour News
The report covers a test method for ignition circuits, Senator Frelinghuysen proposing higher license fees, and plans to push better motor vehicle regulations. It also notes Glidden tour expectations, dealer campaigns, club formations, and growing automobile activity across cities and states, with various international observations.
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W. C. Crosby
New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
Newark
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Trenton
Mosquito
Frelinghuysen
Associated Automobile Clubs of
New Jersey
New Jersey Automobile Trade Association
N. J
Wilkesbarre Automobile Club
Pennsylvania
United States
Jacob M. Murdoch
Johnstown
Pacific Coast
Caverly
Washington
D.C
Trotting Matinee Draws Large Crowd at Carthage Fair
Nearly 1,000 spectators attended the first Queen City Driving Club matinee at Carthage Fair Grounds. Four races were run with good competition, no admission charged, and plans to hold more matinees this season. D L Sampson started races Ed Rose timed them Dr Meade observed.
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Queen
D. L. Sampson
Ed Rose
Dr. Meade
Birt Brent
Man
Farenes
B. G
J. Milet
Cael En
Helipse
S.g
J. H. Fletcher
Storm
S. G
J. Koenig
B. H
Interrett
Horton
Abe Goodman
Lucy Brentage
Ocoee
Rose
B. m
Leo Gieum Pean
Applegate
Coding
Pedevcson Bay Filly
Dr. Peach
Judge’s leniency to motorists stems from own son’s arrest
A New Rochelle judge shows unusual mercy to speeding drivers after his son faced arrest for fast driving. The article notes the judge’s leniency reflects a personal, paternal concern shaping courtroom conduct.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
McGinnity’s Role With New York Remains In Doubt
New York reports June 138 says veteran pitcher Joe McGinnity may be retained by the Giants after a shutout of St. Louis last week. He rumors to be traded, but his long service and famed raise ball remain landmarks in the National pastime.
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New York
Joe McGinnity
St. Louis
McGinnity
Cincinnati Fan Food and Rival Baseball Weekender
A sprawling schedule feature highlights city league games and traveling teams. Linwoods meet Metropolitans as Cincinnati police draw a large crowd, with multiple fixtures at Middletown Norwood Oakley and Covington venues.
Overalls Injury Appears Serious for Cubs Star
Philadelphia June 13. Manager Frank Chance of the Cubs faces worry as pitching struggles and injuries hit the club. Right-hander Overall, a key figure in last season’s pennant win, may never pitch again if a kidney injury is confirmed after a scary fall while fielding a hard line drive. He is a six foot three, 212 pound California native who starred for the University of California before turning pro.
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Philadelphia
Frank Chance
Cubs
Qival
St. Louis
Chicago
Jack Barry
Barry
Visalia
Cal
University of California
Clarke Training His Outfielder For Pirates
New York June 13 Roy Thomas will assist manager Fred Clarke in developing new outfielders Dan Moeller and Owen Wilson. Clarke plans to bring them along gradually while praising Moeller as a fast base runner and potential hitter. He notes both players show big leagu e caliber and compares Moeller's progress to Beaumont's early Pittsburg years.
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New York
Roy Thomas
Fred Clarke
Clarke
Dan,Moeller
Owen Wilson
Tim Clarke
Wilson
Moeller
Fred
Makhe
Chicago
Beaumont
Pittsburg
Watkins
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Itk
W. P. Anderson
Arthur Stern
George W. Moore
J. M. Kugler
George C. Miller Sons Carriage Company
Association of
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Larchmont
J. R. Johnson, Jr
Olvany
Johnson
Court of Appeals
Motor Car Owners
Justices of the Peace
New York State
William H. Michael
Calcutta
India
the Commercial Tribune
Queen City Automobile Company
A. H. Seinsheimer Papers Company
Berks County
Reading
Meehgge
Tennessee
Charles J. Rice
Oklahoma City
John H. A. MacDonald
K.C.B
Orange
Physicians’ Automobile Association
Draper
Massachusetts
Lowell
Automobile Club
1. Louis
Montreaux
Caux
Switzerland
British Guiana
Ft. Smith, Ark
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Pacific Ocean
District of Columbia
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William V. Dinsmore
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Rawhide
Jack Davis
Ney
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Europe
Edith 8. Shepherd
Somerset
Kaiser Wilhelm
Piacenza
Italy
Minister of Agriculture
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Griscom
Rome
C. Gordon Neff
Automobile Club of Cincinnati
Ohio State Automobile Association
Buckeye State
Niagara Falls
Touring Club de France
Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain
W. J. Chalmers
Lincoln Memorial
Gettysburg
Queen City Driving Club
Waivers Acked
Iron Man
Cincinnati Fan Food
East End
Linwoods
Metropolitans
Cincinnati Police
Coonskin
Dayton
O.) Clippers
Ohio
Indiana
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Bellevue Ball Park
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Ritchey and Scheibly
Hamlets
Southgates
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Cincys
Columbia Ball Park
Switzer
Willgings
Puddin
McKeown
Middletown
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Stetchen
Crig Heisman
Columbia Cardinals
Linwood, Jrs
Peters Arms
Madison Road
Woodburn Avenue
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Clark
Schier
Martin Ss
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Stacey L.J
Hemple
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Kragmer Jr
Evanston
Doyle Institute
Oakley
Cathedral
Doyle’ Institute
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Averang
Newport
Belleten
U Beare C.f
Judd
Hall J.f
Pattison A Wirthlin R
Jones
Wriggelsworth Ib
Glesting
Albro P
Claude E. Beagle
Green Line
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Wullkotte
William H. Bilder
Spinney's
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South
Cardinals
Shamrocks
K. I. O. League
Wiedemann
League Park
Frank J. Behle
Behle
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Blanche B. Mehaffey
Weber
Wagner
Straus
Ed Llewellyn
Carmen
Alice
Blanche B. Mehaffrey
Joe Howard
Covington and
Anheuser-Busch
Covington Park
Brewery Boys
Covington
Biwad
Heneer
S. Vollmer
Sano Vis
Neuman
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Iseisesse Burns Schroder
Eberle
Maryilles
Eagles
Linwood Pathfinders
C. B. Morris
Pennsylvania Lines
Bellevue Grays
Linwood
Pathfinders
Carthage
Columbia Athletics
Morris
Spinney
All-Kentuckians
Breitenstein
New Albany
Dr. Perry
Breit
Noodles
Philippines
Willon
Kearns
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Klein
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Rheinhart
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Norwood
Grays
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Cote Brilliante
Kellerman
Yost
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Blackschleger
Fearnaught
Walton
Bartell
Joseph Lazarus Company
Louis Stix Company
Hoffman
Hirting
Eppstein
Erlanger
Cincinnatos
Joe Scovin
Gulf Coast League
Mr. Kobald
Berning
Managerich
Eew
Fuchs
Vetters
Leovin
Mound
Schwitger
Schneller
Moesta
Warthers
Schraffenberger
Just
Toledo
Pope-Hartford Thomas Flyers
Cincinnati Auto CO
E. Fifth St
Great
Cub J Twirler
Moeller and
City of
Cincinnati
Mack Bros. Motor Trucks
Special Motor Vehicle Co
E. Fourth ST
Cincinnati, O
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