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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
15
Exports and imports of motor cars for August and eight month periods were reported with mixed results. August saw 2004 cars exported valued at $1,983,749 including 68 commercial cars. Imports were 31 cars worth $61,199. Eight month totals show increases in passenger and commercial car exports with parts trade rising to $3,985,658.
Governor James B. McCreary designates October 24 and 25 as good roads days in Kentucky. Citizens urged to work county dirt, turnpike, and gravel roads 8 am to 5 pm. County judge and engineer ordered to aid and circulate proper metrics to ensure compliance.
The Travis Club juniors played two spirited games with Blues defeating Reds 22 to 16 and Pinks beating Greens 31 to 23. Physical Director Digby promotes joining athletic membership to field AAU style teams and expand sports under AAU rules.
The Y M C A seniors held an indoor relay with Fuquay’s team defeating Logan’s nine men. Fuquay’s group then beat Logan’s pets in a tunnelsball race. The Midgets beat the Pigmies 15 to 10 in basketball with Fuquay scoring 11 of 15 and Drake four.
The worm drive propulsion idea gains countrywide interest says G A C Halff of Alamo Auto Sales. Rauch Lang Carriage Co has studied and tested worm drives for years. Two main types are straight and hour glass, with straight offering easier engagement. Electric car makers show strong adoption potential for reduced gear adjustments and smoother operation.
The Chicago Motor Club postpones the Chicago Indianapolis cyclecar reliability event until next spring. Only four entries were received and several makers say they are not ready to participate in the contest this month.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that a man invited to ride in a car assumes risk for any harm during the trip. The decision overturns a circuit court ruling in M. J. Hannon of Green Bay versus Van Dycke Company of Green Bay for damages after Hannon was injured on a country tour to inspect a farm. Sanford drove the hired car. Hannon’s injuries followed an accident on the way home. The ruling clarifies liability in motor trip invitations.
The University of Michigan football team arrived in Nashville and will play Vanderbilt University on Saturday. The Wolverines received a hearty welcome, and a muddy field is expected to pose a handicap to the heavier Michigan squad.
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