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Show ' RECORD-BEEAJtENTG- RUNS. Automobile Club of America Takes Stand Against Rao3 on Highways. NEW YORK, Oct 19. A decided stand against record-breaking runs over public highways has been taken by the Automobile club of America, The board of directors cf that organization organi-zation has, it is understood, Indefinitely Indefinite-ly suspended a well-known local auto-moblllst, auto-moblllst, who established a record in June lost between Boston and New York, negotiating- 245 miles In 6 hours 55 minutes. Until reinstated he Is not only barred from the privileges of the Automobile club, but he Is debarred from track or road competition In this country, or In any country the National Automobile organization of which ha8 established relations with the American club. Summary Sum-mary action was taken when it became known that planH were being made by the same men to attempt another record rec-ord run with a car of much higher power. Promises wero made by the club last winter before a committee of the New York Legislature that if fair treatment were accorded In legislation then pending pend-ing the club would do Its utmost to discourage dis-courage reckless driving. J Although several record runs have been made the case in question was the only one which could be officially proved. |