Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
THREE ENTRIES
IN BALDY RACE
LIST CLOSES TONIGHT FOR
ANNUAL CLASSIC
RUMoRs THAT MORE CARS WILL
ENTER TODAY
Colonel Fenner Anxious TO Have Many
Autos Compete In One Hum
dred-Mile Dash Sep
tember 19

Unless some dark horses come to the
fore at the last minute 1t is probable
that there will be but three entries in
the annual Baldy automobile climbing
contest
Entries for the contest will close this
afternoon at o'clock, and at the pres
ent time Phil Lyon of the Chanslor &
Lyon Motor Supply company, to whom
entries must be made. has received the
, fees of Col. F. c. Fenner of the White
Steamer company William r. Ruess
of the Pope Hartford company and
Leon T. Shelter for the Apperson
Jackrabbt.
Capt II. d. Ryus, the Corbin agent,
is anxious to enter hiS car, and stated
yesterday afternoon that he would
have done so before If he could get in
formation from his factory in regard
to the car which he desires to enter.
This information may be received to-
day, in which case he will enter be-
fore o'clock tonight, as he is anxious
to compete in the race.
The car Is supposed to be on the road
not feel like putting up his forfeit
money until he is absolutely certain
that the Corbin machine will be avail
able for the contest.
Shortly before o'clock last night
Stakeholder Lyon received certified
check for the initial entrance fee of
Leon T. Shelter, winner of the Santa
Monica road race, who probably VIII
enter his Apperson Jackrabbit.
Mr.. Shelter had stated that he did
not intend to be a factor in this year s
Baldy race, but evidently decided to
attempt to emulate his recent success
in the Santa Monica match
There is a strong presumption that
Ralph c. Hamlin will also enter his
Franklin car, which would make four
entries and make this years race the
most important since it's inception. Mr..
HamIin's entry had not been received
late last night, but Mr. Lyon stated
that in case the forfeit was received
with a postmark prior to o'clock
tonight the entrance would be ac-
cepted.
Tomorrow night a meeting will be
held at the office of Mr.. Lyons, when
committees will be chosen and details
of the race arranged.
With five probable entries and the
fact that other leading dealers may
decide to come in at the last moment,
the outlook for a stirring race, such
as Colonel Fenner desires, looks
strong.
1t is. not improbable that with the
entry of Mr. Shelter a Chadwick car
will also be placed IN the contest
Loco May Be Entered
The Locomobile company seems to be
imbued with the racing spirit and,
Judging from the talk of Ralph J.
Leavitt, it is not improbable that n
Locomobile car will line up with the
others when the starting gun for the
Baldy race is fired on the morning Of
September 10.
1t is also probable that at the last
moment the Chadwick and the Stearns
cars may be entered. 1t is the desire
of Colonel Fenner, present holder Of
the record for the 100-mile course, that
the number of entries be large.
The fact will be advanced by those
interested in the race that it is but for
100 miles, although the course is by no
means race course or one that would
be selected for a pleasure jaunt. but
that it will demonstrate the reliance
and durability of the contesting cars
more than in any other event.
More Entries Expected
1t is thought that if any one of the
leadi agencies enters the race the
others VIII quickly follow, LOT peSlueS
the cup offered by Colonel Fenner
there is great honor given to the win
ner, as the race has come to be regard
ed as a national automobile classic.
The first car in the race will be start
ed at o'clock on the morning of Sep
tember 10 from Seventh and Broadway,
and the other contestants will be sent
away at thirty-minute intervals.
In order to enter $3.50 must be placed
with Mr. won bpfOra 6 O'plOalF To-
night and $3.50 before the day of the
race.
Colonel Fenner has just returned
from a trip over the course with view
to making necessary road repairs, as
much money is spent each year in get
ting the course in the best possible
condition.