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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1913

Page

14

Women drivers gain with self starters and electrics in 1913 cars

Detroit baseball veteran Hugh Jennings argues old stars like McCarthy Lange and Donovan were as tough as modern greats. He notes Ty Cobb’s menace on bases but credits earlier rivals for equal nerve and skill in aggressive baserunning.

Hugh Jennings Baltimore Star Ty" Cobb Tiger Jennings Cobb Tommy McCarthy Bill Lange Fred Clarke Hugh Duffy Patsy Donovan Donovan Duffy Lange McCarthy Hamilton

Comfort for Women in Biles Cars Aimed at Purchasers

The text describes Biles cars equipped with extensive fittings aimed at female comfort. Vanity cases flower vases folding tables card reading pockets and many other accessories are built into the cars. Special cushions adjustable seats foot rails and body modifications are provided to appeal to women buyers.

Biles

Auto Veterans Form for Great Mud Larks Tour

Veterans who took part in the 1903 Mud Larks tour from New York to Pittsburg via Buffalo Cleveland and Youngstown will organize a society to preserve tour records. F Edward Spooner will gather names next year and assemble candidates at the New York show to form the association. Only actual participants are eligible.

New York Pittsburg Buffalo Cleveland Youngstown F. Edward Spooner

Auto Like Ice Yacht: Chalmers Put to New Test

The latest showcase of automotive versatility comes from San Francisco highlighting the Chalmers car. C. A. Penfield and others are referenced in the illustration of the vehicle's performance.

Chalmers San Francisco C. A. Penfield Charles B. Dunham Los Banos Nimrods

Speedy Washington third baseman eyed as future great

Manager Joe Birmingham predicts the speedy third baseman will develop into the greatest in the league. Birmingham cites steady progress over the last year and compares him to Foster as a rising star in baseball.

Washingtons Joe Birmingham Birmingham Foster

Noted actor buys American made Hudson Six in Detroit

Noted actor John Drew and Mrs Drew purchased a 7 passenger Hudson Six while visiting Detroit, meeting Hudson president R D Chapin at the factory. Mrs Drew praised the car as the big six, and the couple toured the Hudson factory before Drew heads to the Pacific Coast tour and Long Island estate this summer.

John Drew Detroit William Steinhardt Drew R. D. Chapin Hudson Company Chapin Pacific Coast Long Island

Inquiries Pour In From Savannah on Grand Prize Entries

Word from Savannah Georgia indicates record interest in entrance information for the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt races. Detroit's Keeton Tor Company requested entry blanks for Num, signaling broad manufacturer involvement and a likely appearance by Bad Oldfield and Teddy Tetzlaff in the Grand Prize.

Savannah Vanderbilt Sav Detroit Keetontor Num Bad Oldfield Teddy Tetzlaff

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