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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1913
Page
13
A leading maker notes that demountable rims with tires in the rear of the tonneau add the weight of two 200-pound passengers. The rear load strains the chassis, increases side-slip and whip, complicates steering, and accelerates rear tire wear.
In the Commercial Tenpin League the Southwestern Telephone Company leads with strong bowling and strong margins. The San Antonio Light and Household Furniture Company share second place, while individual leader Sessions of Fisk Company tops averages at 201. Deibler shines with six games totaling 1315 pins and a high single of 248.
The Commercial League opens the week with Household Furniture Company vs Fisk Company Monday on Grand alleys. Southwestern Telephone Company vs Peden Iron & Steel on Tuesday. Maverick Clarke vs San Antonio Machine & Supply Wednesday. Gas & Electric Company vs San Antonio Light Publishing Thursday to close the season.
Hughey Jennings opposes publishing purchase prices of star minor leaguers. He argues exposing costs harms players, citing Marquard OToole Corridon and others who faltered after high expectations. He insists the club’s decision to pay or not pay is its own affair as long as the player delivers.
The Jackson Auto Company announces relocation to 117 North Flores Street and will operate a general sales and repair business for Jackson automobiles. They pledge honest prompt service, keep a full line of parts, and invite the public to visit the salesroom to view the new Jackson car.
The Jackson Olympic promises top comfort with deep upholstery and shoulder high seats, plus quiet operation from advanced bearings and springs. It touts four full elliptic springs, a smooth running motor, and a refined transmission, claiming world-class power and durability backed by hard service and racing use.
The Jackson Majestic 45 horsepower unit power plant features a long stroke engine with a 414 by 564 inch bore and stroke, a 124 inch wheel base, 36 by 4 inch tires, full elliptic springs front and rear, and a deep roomy body with 10 inch upholstery. It includes electric headlights with parabolic reflectors, electric dash lamps, and an electric tail lamp powered by a storage battery charged by a dynamo driven by the motor. The gasoline tank under the dash is fed from a rear storage tank with a pressure pump, total 20 gallon capacity, plus electric self starter, mohair top, ventilating windshield, speedometer and gauges, Firestone rims and extra rim, tire carrier, electric horn, and kit of tools and trimmings in black and nickel.
The description outlines a 65 horsepower unit power plant named Jackson Sultanic with a long stroke motor 4x4 inch bore and stroke, six cylinders, 138 inch wheelbase, full floating rear axle, 36x4 inch tires, electric dash lamps, tail lamp, self starter, mohair top and ventilating windshield. Equipment includes gauges, Firestone tires, detachable rims, tire carrier, electric horn, trim in black and nickel, and standard tools and fittings.
La Prensa reports a Havana game between Lincoln Giants and Almendares with mixed Spanish and English notes. Skunk outs, base on balls, sacrifices, and hits mark innings while players like Palomino, Castillo, and Hidalgo feature in outs and throws. Also mentions billiards, bowling leagues, and shifting tennis and golf interest at local clubs.
The American Association will revert to a 154-game schedule next season after finding the 168-game format too lengthy and prone to excessive double-headers.
Promoters plan endurance runs for private car owners across the country in 1913 with Texas ranchmen as drivers. The Texas tour last summer drew nationwide attention and was a success, aiming to boost the motoring industry by encouraging owners to tour rural areas with their own vehicles.
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