oc-plain-dealer 1924-05-17

VOL. XXVII—No. 222 C. P. HAMM RESIGNS ASCOT RACES MONTHLY NOW Next Meet June 8; Stars Demanded On Other Tracks LOS ANGELES, May 17.—The rapid speed fans will have to get their nerve tingles at monthly instead of weekly sessions at Ascot Speedway during the summer months. President George Bental announced last night that, until Labor Day, races will be run but once a month, the next meet being scheduled for Sunday, June 8. No Downward Tire Price Trend Announcement of a cut in the prices of seconds by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. this week is an isolated instance and no reductions on standard tires have been made by any manufacturers, according to local dealers. There is no downward price tendency, outside of bargain sales. Raw rubber is a few cents lower at the plantation, due to a temporary lack of demand, but long staple cotton is firmer. SAFETY EXPERT COMMENDS BUICK Here is some more evidence in favor of the Buick and its four-wheel brakes, made public by the Motor Sales Co., Inc., this time from B. E. Boynton, vice-president of the National Safety Council, who writes from Portland, Ore.: "For the past 22 years I have devoted a great portion of my time toward safety and safety an- SPEND THREE TIMES COST OF GOV'T Auto Owners' 1924 Bill Estimated at 12 Billions Automobile owners will spend three times as much this year as it cost to run the biggest business in the world, according to statistical data received by the Auto Club of So. Calif. The "biggest business" referred to is the United States government, which will cost around four billion dollars in 1924. It is estimated that this year will see an expenditure of about 12 billion dollars. Demanded On Other Tracks LOS ANGELES, May 17.—The rapid speed fans will have to get their serve tingles at monthly instead of weekly sessions at Ascot Speedway during the summer months. President George Bental announced last night that, until Labor Day, races will be run but once a month, the next meet being scheduled for Sunday, June 8. Although playing to capacity and neatly houses each Sunday at the speed oval since January 20, Bental declared that the sport will be best served by the once a month arrangement. "In order that other tracks with which we are affiliated, many being in the middle west and east, can get star drivers without having to bid against us for them," said Bentel. "we are making a big financial sacrifice by rearranging our schedule. Our patrons demand, and have been witnessing in action the greatest drivers on the I.M.C.A circuit. If we continued through the summer, to race weekly there would of course be no opportunity to have the stars compete at Ascot and in the east on the same days." More than a month ago we announced that April 15 would see a change from the weekly racing program, but we were able to get the drivers for a little longer time than we thought would be the case at that time. DePainn will appear at each of our monthly meets, though he will probably race in the east on each of the other Sundays. The Italian speed idle has some big money offers for all the open dates on his schedule. Duray, Davidson and many of the other stars now here will bow the same procedure. We will also bring to California for our racing days many other eastern stars who have not yet been here. The eastern track owners appreciate our attitude towards them and will co-operate to the fullest extent with us. Track Superintendent Harry Cheney is taking advantage of the longer period between races to recondition the turns at Ascot, a large force of men now being on the job. With the drivers practicing and make-shift repair work SAFETY EXPERT COMMENDS BUICK Here is some evidence in favor of the Buick and its four-wheel brakes, made public by the Motor Sales Co., Inc., this time from B. E. Boynton, vice-president of the National Safety Council, who writes from Portland, Ore.: "For the past 22 years I have devoted a great portion of my time toward safety and safety appliances in trying to conserve life, limb and property. "A short time ago, I purchased one of your Buicks with four-wheel brakes and I have tried the car out in every way I could—on wet streets and on dry streets—and in each and every instance, the car has acted perfectly. "I consider the four-wheel brake, as used on the Buick, as one of the greatest safety devices that has come under my personal observation, and I can heartily commendame to anyone who wants their automobile to stop when they put their foot on the brake, and stop without skidding." MULHOLLAND DRIVE DONE BY JANUARY 1 The new Mulholland Skyline drive over the Santa Monica mountains will be finished by the first of next year. It was announced this week, following an inspection of the road by William Mulholland and Los Angeles municipal officials. Mulholland commended the men on their rapid, efficient work. Amsterdam, Holland, cares for its traffic policemen in winter by building electric warming plates into the sidewalks. being done at the same time in the past, the condition has been anything but satisfactory to either the drivers or the track management. Work is also progressing on the laying out and preparing of the "hill-and-dale" road race course over which the $50,000 Ascot Gold Cup road race will be run on Thanksgiving Day. Entry blanks will be issued within the next few days. Estimated at 12 Billions Automobile owners will spend three times as much this year as it cost to run the biggest business in the world, according to statistical data received by the Auto Club of So Calif. The "biggest business" referred to is the United States government, which will cost around four billion dollars in 1924. It is estimated that this year will see an expenditure of at least 12 billion dollars on cars, trucks and their maintenance. The stupendous figures give some idea of the extent of the motor vehicle industry, which is only one generation old. It is not surprising that speculation on future reaches staggering total when the present annual expenditure is considered. Last year the public spent three billion dollars on new cars. In addition to this there were 2,400,000 cars sold, valued at one billion dollars. According to estimates for this present year, the country will come approximately nine billion gallons of gasoline at a cost of one billion, eight hundred million dollars. Stopping for a quart of oil occasionally to help out the old bus along the highway costs one hundred eight million dollars, and a little grease now and then aggregates 75 million dollars. The net tire bill for the year will reach 800 million dollars, and an equal amount will be spent for accessories. The annual expenditure in the United States for motor vehicles is nearly 33 million dollars a day or about 30 cents a day for every man, woman and child in the United States. Curiously enough this is the exact amount that the American people are credited with adding to their savings accounts. FORD TO REFEREE INDIANAPOLIS RACE Henry Ford has been named referee at the international 500 mile Indianapolis speed class May 30, it was announced this week by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway management. Ford has accepted. The race is expected to attract 150,000 fans. HUDSON An Even Finer Super-Six Those who drive today's Super-Six call it the greatest Hudson ever built. No car excels it in performance, reliability and lasting endurance. Now to these famous qualities are added refinements that assure instant starting, smoother operation and greater economy in fuel, oil and maintenance. No wonder, as for nine years, it is outselling all fine cars, and by a greater margin than ever. The Speedster $1425 Coach - $1550 7-Pass. Phaeton 1500 Sedan - $2145 Freight and tax extra H. R. Grove Motor Co. L. F. KNOX, Local Manager 332 West Center St. Anaheim 135 West Wilshi Fullerton PLANNER DEALER automobile Secti Anaheim, California, Saturday, May 17, 1924 SIGNNS AS MANAGER OF CERTAIN AND THREE MILES COST OF GOV'T Owners' 1924 Bill estimated at 12 Billions Mobile owners will spend miles has much this year as to run the biggest buslthe world, according to data received by the so of So. Calif. The "bigness" referred to is the states government, which around four billion dol24. It is estimated that will see an expenditure Good Fishing Reported by Auto Club San Gabriel River Trout Plentiful; Sea Sport Lively Too Fishing in nearby counties, including Los Angeles-co, rarely has been better, according to reports received this week by the Auto Club of So. Calif. Trout have been plentiful in the San Gabriel river the part week, especially between Rincon and Camp West Fork and for seven miles above Camp Bonita. Drivers are advised to leave their machines there and bike the rest of the way or go by saddle horse, as the fords are too deep to cross. At Santa Monica trolling and live balf boats have been enjoying excellent luck. Mackerel, barracuda, rock bass, halibut and sea trout have been abundant, pier fishing being good as well as "deep sea" fishing. ANNUAL RUN TO YOSEMITE IS ON Dark Horses Make Predications About Economy Winner Unsafe Fourteen cars lined up at the So. Calif. Auto Club, Figueroa and West Adama-ats, Lo Angeles, yesterday for the annual Economy Run to Camp Curry in the Yosemite. As announced by J. A. C. Waters, run manager, the list of entries include: Overland (model Willys-Knight, Oakland) 1924 OUTPUT AT MILLIONS April Auto Producer Decline 12 p. c. From May With April production mated at approximately 80 cars and trucks, the 1924 is bigger than that of 1923, the March total was 12 p. larger than that of the month. The April aggreunexpectedly good. The figures are those of national Auto Chamber of Mercee, based on shipping already received. Trout have been plentiful in the San Gabriel river the part week, especially between Rincon and Camp West Fork and for seven miles above Camp Bonita. Drivers are advised to leave their machines there and hike the rest of the way or go by saddle horse, as the fords are too deep to cross. At Santa Monica trolling and live bait boats have been enjoying excellent luck. Mackerel, barracuda, rock bass, halibut and sea trout have been abundant, pier fishing being good as well as "deep sea" fishing. At Venice barge fishing has been good, with mackerel and barracuda furnishing the catches. At Redondo barge fishing for mackerel, bass and barracuda has been first class. Pier fishing has been fair, with yellowfin and mackerel leading. At Long Beach barge fishing for mackerel, bass, halibut and smelt has been good. In Ventura-co several limit catches have been made in Motillia creek from the Hot Springs to Flat Rock. Many limits have been taken from the Sesame river at Lochrop's Camp. On the lower Sesame there have been hundreds of fishermen with few limits. In the Upper Piru and Agua Blanca creeks good catches have been reported recently, but the water is low and sport is not expected to last. Santa Barbara and Kern-cos are closed because of the foot and mouth epidemic, albo pier and ocean fishing has been permitted in Santa Barbara. In San Luis Obispo-co there have been a few catches in San Slimeon and Cambria creeks. Pier and ocean fishing the past week has been good. BRAKING CONTEST UPON HUGE SCALE The highest form of compliment is paid the Star Motor Co. of California by the Rickenbacker Motor Co. of Detroit, Mich., in a 500-word telegram reaching here Friday, accepting Star's defiant answer to the open challenge broadcast three weeks ago by Rickenbacker to all cars, both two wheel and four-wheel brake jobs, to deceleration, or braking tests. Rickenbacker's original challenge was not definitely clear as to just what type of contest was desired, but the Star Motor Co. of California, drafting an answer to the Rickenbacker wire, stated that it was accepting all of the terms of the contest imposed by Rickenbacker officials, stipulating only that if, after 60 days' grace, other automobile manufacturers have not entered the "fight," then a definite comparative test will be arranged for, as soon as possible. dictions About Economy Winner Unsafe Fourteen cars lined up at the So. Calif. Auto Club, Pigueroa and West Adama-ats, Los Angeles, yesterday for the annual Economy Run to Camp Curry in the Yosemite. As announced by J. A. C. Waters, run manager, the list of entries include: Overland (model 81), Willys-Knight, Oakland (touring), Overland (model 92), Apperson, Oakland (sedan), Gray, McFarlan, Gardner, Stutz, Kissel, Paige, Lexington and Auburn. Of these cars which will compete for the different class and sweepstakes cups, only five were represented last year, while four, the Gray, McFarlan, Stutz and Auburn, are making their first bid for Economy Run honors. Oakland, after winning two sweepstakes cups in succession, is back again, this time with two entries, an open and an enclosed model. Overland, sweepstakes winner in 1920 and a creditable competitor last year, is also represented by two models. Gardner, with the 1921 class cup to its credit, is out to make its fourth consecutive try for higher honors, as is Lexington, a runner-up in 1918, 1919 and 1921 events. Other entries with previous good showings to their credit are: Kissel, a competitor in 1922 and 1923; Apperson, in 1921, Willys-Knight, 1920 and 1923, and Paige, 1923. Under the official supervision of Referee Bob Weaver; Val Haresnake, member of the A. A. contest board; George F. Stephenson, A. A. A. technical representative, and Manager Waters, the competing cars started off on the 407-mile jaunt at one minute intervals, beginning at 6 a.m. Leaving Los Angeles, the motor caravan followed the route via Sangun', Palmdale and Mojave to Bakersfield, and thence to Fresno, stopping there over night. The second leg of the journey, from this control on is being made today, going by way of Madera, Grub Gulch and Wawomita to Camp Curry in the Yosemite Valley. There the records of each car will be officially checked as it arrives, winners being announced tomorrow morning. More than usual interest is attached to this year's event, due not only to the elimination of coasting and the change in route, but also to the dark horse element brought into the dope-figuring by the four new entrants. Motor row would like to make its predictions as heretofore, but under the circumstances is reconciled to wait until word from the finish line. Sentimentally balanced holds the road at all speeds. All-need body. One-piece strutsheld. Luxurious. genuine leather couches. 10 inches deep. Cool light. Standard non-slip cord ties. wheel and four-wheel brake jobs, to deceleration, or braking tests. Rickenbacker's original challenge was not definitely clear as to just what type of contest was desired, but the Star Motor Co. of California, drafting an answer to the Rickenbacker wire, stated that it was accepting all of the terms of the contest imposed by Rickenbacker officials, stipulating only that if, after 60 days' grace, other automobile manufacturers have not entered the "fight," then a definite comparative test will be arranged for, as soon as possible, between Star and Rickenbacker after July 1, 1924. The terms offered by the Rickenbacker Motor Co. are briefly these, according to the telegram to DeVaux: That the tests will be checked by public officials and newspapermen, and by the American Automobile Ass'n, as planned by DeVaux, but that an official test also be made by the United States Bureau of Standards, with a decelerometer, an instrument that will show up "trick driving" in any form. Rickenbacker is willing that the contest, or test, be held any time or place, and urge the Star executives to see if they cannot "coax or coerce" any other or all makers of two and four-wheel brake cars to enter the test. There is unbounded admiration for Star "spunk" in the answer of Rickenbacker. "Certainly," it says, "have the police supervision, and the newspapers, in the interest of the public, and the A. A. A. and Bureau of Standards to take the official decelerometer readings for the public." CADILLAC GARAGE WILL OPEN MAY 24 The new home of the Cadillac Garage Co., at 412 S. Los Angeles street will be opened Wednesday, May 24, Manager M. B. Lacy announces. A complete display of Cadillacs and Hups will be on the floor. There are, in India, 50,000,000 people who belong to a class known as the "Untouchables," whom it is a disgrace for the high class Hindu to oven see. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. More than usual interest is attached to this year's event, due not only to the elimination of coasting and the change in route, but also to the dark horse element brought into the dope-figuring by the four new entrants. Motor row would like to make its predictions as heretofore, but under circumstances is reconciled to wait until word from the finish line. ENTER STUDEBAKER AT INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 17. Earl Cooper, a veteran automobile racing driver when many of the present generation of speed pilots were in swaddling clothes, has arrived here with his Studebaker Special as his mount in the Twelfth International 500-mile race to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 30. In the days of resteryear—when Johnny Alitken, Gil Anderson, Tom Rooney, Dario Resta and Barney Oldfield were the stars—Cooper was a star of the first water. He was a first placer in the sizzling road races as well as on special constructed speedways. Then he went into retirement and followed the more prosaic existence of a business man on the Pacific Coast. Suddenly he announced his return to the track. That was two years ago. He Jumped into Joe Thomas' car the day of the Fresno, Cal., race after Thomas was stricken with appendicitis and had to submit to a trackside operation. Cooper drove the car into first place, giving the group of speeders that had come to the top during his retirement a lesson in the art of getting around a speed bowl a required number of times in the shortest period. He was second in the Fourth of July race at Kansas City, last year, and second at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles in 1922. Cooper's best run at Indianapolis was in 1915 when he ran fourth. In 1914 he was the road race champ. CERTIFIED MARKETS 1924 OUTPUT PUT AT 4 MILLIONS April Auto Production Decline 12 p. c. From May With April production estimated at approximately 340,000 cars and trucks, the 1924 output bigger than that of 1923, although March total was 12 per cent larger than that of the past month. The April aggregate is expectedly good. The figures are those of the National Auto Chamber of Commerce, based on shipping reports ready received. Calif. Registration Now is 1,121,698 Registration of California-owned autos and trucks reached a total this week of 1,121,698, according to reports of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. This is a tremendous gain over 1923 at the corresponding date. FARRIS, GROVE'S MANAGER NOW Earl Farris, former Hudson and Essex salesman for H. R. Grove, has come back from Long Beach, where he was selling real estate and become manager of the Annheim branch of the H. R. Grove Motor Co. Farris had a top shop of his own here for a considerable time and has a lot of friends in the city. On Thursday Farris celebrated his return by selling an Essex coach to L. E. Hamaker of La Habra. The new Essex is furnishing some lively competition for cars. OFFER FROM L. A. FIRM ACCEPTED Leaves June 1. Opened Anaheim, Fullerton Markets Year Ago C. P. Hamm, manager of the Orange co. Certified Motor Car Markets here and in Fullerton, has resigned affective May 1. His resignation has been accepted, but his successor not yet selected. Hamm opened the local market Feb. 23, 1923, or about 15 months ago, and the Fullerton market on April 1 of last year. Both markets have grown until the former From May With April production estimated at approximately 340,000 cars and trucks, the 1924 output bigger than that of 1923, although March total was 12 per cent larger than that of the past month. The April aggregate is expectedly good. The figures are those of the National Auto Chamber of Commerce, based on shipping reports received. A few manufacturing concerns will show a larger production than March, some of them working early to meet the abnormal demand. The director of the N. A. C. of that their May meeting issued is report: "While the industry cannot break records every 12 months, the motor vehicle business this year should not be far behind 23." "We ought to make close to 800,000 vehicles, particularly with the increasing demand from foreign countries, 114 of which now are purchasing American cars. Instead of 6 per cent of our cars imported, I look forward the time when at least 25 per cent will go to other parts of the world." "The motor car industry was traveling in high gear for a full month during the winter, taking 2,047,000 vehicles, and we present slow-down in manyants is a healthy sign. Manufacturers who are carefully watching retail sales may increase costs a point where car prices may have to go up. The prices of 30 models increased $15 to $85 this year, but, on the whole, prices have kept so low that only a narrow margin of profit has been possible for the car maker and the parts and accessories suppliers." Anneheim, Fullerton Markets Year Ago C. P. Hamm, manager of the Orange-een Certified Motor Car Markets here and in Fullerton, has resigned affective May 1. His resignation has been accepted, but his successor not yet selected. Hamm opened the local market Feb. 28, 1923, or about 15 months ago, and the Fullerton market on April 1 of last year. Both markets have grown until the forces employed now are double what they were at the start. Hamm's main reason for resigning is the offer of a better position with a used car market in Los Angeles. He wanted to go at once, but has consented to wait and find a man or men to take his place. The market here, throut its 15 months, has done a considerable share of the local used car business. Sales even during the recent dull period, including this week, have averaged a car per day. The Fullerton market also has done well. The demand for cars selling new at around $1,000 and up has been especially strong. Hamm declared today. 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