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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1912

Page

21

Golf surge spurs Sa County Club to 18 holes

The San Antonio County club expands from nine to an 18 hole course on a hilltop tract near Fort Sam Houston. Plans include new greens, water pipes, and map of 6167 yard layout with holes described. Initiative led by F E Chandler. funding from member contributions.

San Antonio Laurel Heights George W. Brackenridge Fort Sam Houston Country Club F E. B. Chandler Greens E. C. Tarrant Duval West Albert Urbahn San Antonio Country Club Southland Pinehurst Asheville Pacific Coast

Build More Good Roads Across Ohio This Year

Ohio plans seventy two miles of new good roads funded largely by state automobile licenses. Highway Commissioner James R. Marker says the state pays two fifths of the $659,000 project. Construction is underway in 31 of Ohio's 88 counties.

Columbus Ohio James R. Marker

Women respond to voter rights remark with resolve

A sharp exchange recalls the suffrage era as a man questions how women will use the vote. The bright woman replies that they will not be too busy to go to the polls when women win suffrage.

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Flanders Electric Car Sets Striking Record On Glidden Tour

The Flanders electric coupe, a trail headline for the Glidden tour by the American Automobile Association, travels 1700 miles from Detroit to New Orleans. Ed Spooner reports the car’s steady performance through hot sands and steep hills, inviting scrutiny from competitors to prove it is a standard vehicle. The effort draws widespread interest as thousands read telegrams and letters about the feat.

American Automobile Association Detroit New Orleans Alamo Automobile Company Louisville Ed Spooner Milltown Hill Flanders el Memphis Jr

Miles as Pathfinder for Glidden Tour

Miles serves as pathfinder for the famed Glidden tour organized by the American Automobile Association, guiding participants through the route and assisting teams in navigation and pace.

Masters Arranging Two Bouts in New Orleans Fight Club

Carl Masters local lightweight plans two bouts before a New Orleans club with Monte At tell and Willie Gibbs. Goodyear tires delay closing of engagements. Henry Veltmann Brackettville Tex endorses Goodyear tires after 6000 miles on a Rambler with no trouble. Masters holds out on other arrangements as efforts continue.

Carl Masters Army Post New Orleans Monte Attell Willie Gibbs Ques Goodyear Tires Henry Veltmann Brackettville Tex Las Moras

Proposed Labor Day Boxing Matches Face Deliberation

The article notes a likely compromise within days and proposes fights to be held on Labor Day or shortly after. Officials and promoters discuss scheduling with hopes of finalizing dates soon.

Rich stakes promised at State Fair of Texas harness meet

The twenty seventh annual State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs October 12 to 27 with a total purse of 35000 dollars. six harness races offer 2500 dollars each and two offer 5000 dollars, the richest in fair history. notable entrants include Henry H Jessie Direct George W Newton Pearl Patch The Midget and Warner Hall. owners and breeders plan large stables as Texas leads in thoroughbred success.

Dallas Tex State Fair of Texas The Fair Association Texas Henry H Jessie Direct George W. Newton Pearl Patch Mid Warner Hall Charley Dean Kalamazoo United States Henry T. Batchler D. W. Kelly Wade McLemore J. W. Fuller Wolferton Batchler Meadow J.W. Fuller Engraver Injury Fad Dollmaker John Hume

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