The Topeka state journal., 1908-06-27

Won by p. A. RentOn With Great
Smith Roadster.
Dust eight inches deep was an OBJ
stacle. In clouds of fine soil which
circled about their heads the car crew
were carried on. Corona was reached
at 2:40 o'clock, and here a stiff breeze
was welcomed. Through Rincon, and
skirting the edge of the little sugar
beet town of Chino, the car was
1920 o'clock. Slowly over the paved
streets went the recording-breaking
car out to the road beyond
Just as the car left Pomona the
Southern Pacific Limited pulled out
for Los Angeles The engineer opened
time during the run. was tempted.
With a defiant snort the train was
away, but the little car was after the
big, iron monster.
Handicapped by road filed with
dangerous chuck holes, Renton ac-
cepted the dare and sped after the
train. At first the Limited gained.
The road was wretched. On a better
and a smoother stretch the roadster
was let out. Renton leaned over his
wheel and drove as he had not driven
during the day. He reached the rear
coach, and another stretch of bad road
interfered with his gong. The train
gained again.
Then with his throttle wide open
the car sped forward. He was two
hours ahead Of the record and could
afford to take a chance. He reached
the rear coach again, and the middle
of the train and the passengers waved
encouragement, then the automobile
showed its speed by bounding away
over the rough country road, finally
leading the trains miles in the rear.
Renton drove fast for the rest of
the run into Los Angeles, but took his
time after reaching the city limits,
driving up to the Times office with his
car in splendid condition.
The former San Diego-Los Angeles
record of Is hours and 4 minutes was
held by Capt. H. d. Ryus. who drove
over the round trip course in a White
touring car.
Much interest has been aroused in
the Los Angeles-San Diego round trip
record run. Others intend to try for
the snowy cup. The following condi-
tons have been drawn up by Messrs.
Phil Lyon and Waller Chanslor, dom
ors of the trophy: ,,
The round trip must be made the
same day, either from Los Angeles or
San Diego, and cars must finish in the
towns from which they started. Route
followed must be by the coast one way
and along the inland route the other.
By coast route is meant starting
from Los Angeles, going through Dow
ney, Newark, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Ir-
vine, Capistrano. San Luis Rey, Ocean,
side, South Oceanside, Carlsbad, En-
cinitas, Del Mar. Rose Canon, Old
Town to San Diego. If coming north
the same towns would be passed
through in opposite order.
BY inland route is meant leaving
San Diego, going through Mission val
ley, Miramar, Bernardo, Escondido,
San Marcos, Bonsall, Rainboy, Teme-
cula, Murietta, Elsinore, Corona, Po-
Bernardino road through Puente and
Ell Monte, or by Foothill boulevard
through Glendora, Azusa and Monrovia,
reaching the city over any road west
of Monorvia.
From Elsinore route can be varied
through Perris and Riverside to Glen
dora, if desired by any contestant
Contestants must get scoring cards
from donors, Chanslor & Lyon, No. $3.50
South Main street, before starting, and
cards at Los Angeles, Oceanside, San
Diego and Elsinore, scoring at those
towns.
Starting from Los Angeles cars must
leave on standard Western Union time
and must be scored at San Diego Union
office. Score cards must be mailed at
Oceanside and another card signed at
city garage in Elsinore in ink and mall
ed from Elsinore. At finish in Los An
geles time must be taken officially by
Los Angeles Times and II possible by
a member of editorial staff.
In case garage at Elsinore is Glosed
registration should be at Lake View
or Lundy hotel. either being accept
able.
Any regular fully equipped stock car
can be used, either touring car OF
roadster models. No stripped or rae
ing car shall be eligible and regular
road gears must be used. Car should
finish in good condition
A reporter or editorial representa-
tive of a Los Angeles daily newspaper
must be carried as an observer and
witness when start is made from Los
Angeles and a full load of passengers
according to model of car. five passen-
gers for touring car and three for road
ster.
Every winner of this cup shall give
bond in the amount of $3.50 to the donors
of the cup on receipt of same to guar
antee delivery of said cup to the next
winner of same, the trophy being open
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