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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1912
Page
13
The advertising asserts Goodyear No Rim Cut tires run 10 percent oversize and increase mileage by 25 percent. A test comparing air capacity with five leading makes shows an average oversize of 16.7 percent, yet the tires cost no more than standard tires.
Last year Goodyear sold 499 521 tires and powered sales for 102 000 cars. Leading car makers contract for No Rim Cut oversize tires after 13 years of tire making, avoiding rim cutting and reducing tire bills. a new Tire Book offers more facts.
Benjamin Briscoe, president of United States Motor Company, calls on the American Automobile Association to drop control of speed contests. He argues racing no longer serves the industry or public, urging focus on touring and reliability events and roads advocacy, noting many manufacturers now favor endurance runs over speed trials.
Captain R R Agnew of the Kate Adams, a Mississippi packet, trades his mariner’s antipathy for a motor car. He buys a six cylinder Lozier Lakewood in Memphis, planning to keep speed and mobility whether on land or water.
Chicago reports that aircraft are approaching inclusion in auto shows after the growth of trucks and cars. Goodyear receives top notice for a comprehensive aeroplane fabric and tire exhibit at the New York and Chicago shows, drawing much attention.
Chicago reports President Charles W. Murphy announced the Cubs signed pitchers Harrington and Dressen from Salt Lake City. He teased a remarkable find for the pitching staff, withholding the hurler’s name while noting a six feet tall figure who won 29 games last season. Harrington fits the description.
Madison Square Garden show color displays influence New York Street Railway to adopt Monihan green and white for its new streetcars. Officials noted visibility and distance recognition as key factors in the color decision. Paul Cobb, despite a $.300 season and nine home runs in the Western league, was not drafted by majors for next year.
The Pirates owner paid $22,500 for Marty O'Toole but only $27.50 for pitcher Hendrix. The tiny amount covered Hendrixs railroad fare home to Kansas and did not reflect his talent.
Premier Motor Manufacturing Company displayed its 6-60 chassis at the Chicago Coliseum. Experts widely praised the design as the pinnacle of American motor car construction, noting its unmatched fit and finish and its ability to reveal a car’s true classification.
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