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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1911
Page
15
R Langley official pilot led the Red River Gulf good roads tour through Texas delivering Goodyear Non-Skid No Rim Ut tires. He reached Houston with air in his tires and planned a wager to finish the trip without losing air, but no one accepted.
Paul Hall Bruske, noted Detroit sports and auto writer, has been put in charge of Studebaker publicity. He joined Studebaker after the "Under Three Flags" tour from Quebec to Mexico and began as publicity manager on October 1.
A Ford dealer warns that noises from deficient bearings in cars demand prompt inspection. Grit in bearings may be cleared by cleansing and lubrication, but a broken ball or scored cups require replacement. If damage is severe, run on plain surfaces or suspend use until repairs.
Harry Grant leaves Alco to join the Lozier squad and will debut as a Lozier driver at Fairmount Park on October 9. The 46 horsepower 1912 Lozier, owned by Dr. W H Chambers of Pittsburgh, previously raced in Indianapolis and is now paired with Grant and Mulford, forming a notable Lozier duo.
Texas clubs press representatives to recommend Barney Oldfield to rejoin the AAA. If approved, Oldfield would race November 9 11 and 12 at the San Antonio fair with a redesigned track and stricter spectator protection. R W Carr, AAA Western rep, also backs George Clark potential return to boost gate appeal.
Prospects are strong for an SAE delegation visiting in November to London Olympia and major English and French auto plants. They will meet the Incorporated Institution of Automobile Engineers, attend a November 8 joint technical meeting, and a November 11 SAE dinner.
Fans discuss the National league race for the Chalmers trophy with candidates including Marquard Mathewson and Schulte Wagner O Tool Chal mers Alexander Magee and Chalmers. The article notes voting by newspaper judges and the close pennant race shaping the outcome across baseball's two leagues.
Five top drivers Felice Nazzaro David Bruce Brown Caleb Bragg Teddy Tetzlaff KE Parker will drive Fiats in the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt cup road races at Savannah Georgia in November. Nazzaro and Tetzlaff hold major road race records and Nazzaro has won three international events in one year. Bruce-Brown Bragg and Parker bring experience from road and track racing.
In August the Maxwell Briscoe Motor Company plant at New Castle Indiana drew 614 visitors. Of these 650 wished to inspect the plant, 48 aimed to buy cars, while other guests were dealers or repairmen studying the factory and its automobiles. Notable guest Colonel A M Lochwitzky the Russian reformer spoke during his American visit.
Walter Jones, a Wisconsin farmer, was arrested and convicted in La Crosse for obstructing a public highway and blocking a motorist. He paid a $100 fine plus costs after a three mile low gear drive behind the wagon. In Hartford another farmer paid $5 and costs of $11.95 for using abusive language. Ginseng sells at Amoy China for $1.65 a pound in gold dust. it remains steady in the U S market.
The 1911 Glidden tour from New York to Jacksonville Florida features A L Westgard as official pilot with the Flanders pathfinder dividing the run into 40 mile strips. The road maps show bridges fords grades and landmarks enabling riders to navigate flooded or detoured sections with improved Florida highway planning promising a tougher final day.
Do not crank an overheated motor without caution and diplomatic handling. Use the left hand if possible and pull up rather than push down. Retard the spark before cranking and avoid relying on flawed legislation. Avoid starting with oil promises as a burned bearing may greet you before the garage. Police interpret and fine the law. crank carefully to avoid injury.
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