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NERVES IN MOTORING
AND GOLF
COMPARISON OF THE TWO" FURSUITE,
MOTORING - SUPPLEMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1926.
ENTERPRISE AT LAST.
IN PALESTINE
THE NEW ARMSTRONG
SIDDELEY.
DODGE CARS IN USE.
In the vast exploration pro- It has frequently been suggest-gramme carried out recently by That there are points of ed that the British motor: oar members of the Archeological similarity in driving a motor car manufacturer is inclined to pay Congress in Syria and Palestine, and playing the Royal and too much attention to fulfilling Dodge Brothers Motor Cara and Ancient game is fully realised by the home domand, and conse Trucks wore an important link in the many devotees of both quently to negloot the far bigger the succose of the operations. pursuits, writes a correspondent potential markets overseas,
The Archeological Congress of the Autocar Indeed, it is that a cor which is suitable for
Furthermore it does not follow consisted of about 150 members, subject that not infrequently
who penetrated Syria and crops up in conversation. In this work in England is equally fitted Palestine to make an intensive. article want to make some for overseas conditions. These search for evidences of the observations on nervos; for in criticisms, combined with the human race which existed prior both pastimes nervousness plays general high prices asked by to the time of Christ...
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an important part; and may, mar British manufacturers have pr The congress was well equipp
vented their products from attain
or make one's pleasure.
In my early days of car driving, ing world-wide popularity. It is, od before arrival at Beyrouth, and doubtless nearly everyone therefore, quite a notable event Syrie, from which point caravans/ will confirm those experiences, I in the world of motoring to be wore organized for penetration was extremely nervous if I drove able to announce that a British into the Holy Land and nearby. at all fasta matter which has concern of repute and standing long coased from troubling. I suppose this was really due to Jack of confidence in my ability to perform the correct actions in the event of an unexpected occurrence. This state of mind was uncomfortable, so the obvious remedy was to drive more slowly, Nerves may be regarded as a kind of safety valve against dangerous driving, so nervousness has its advantages after all. The driver who has no nerves is a menace to the public: he is as bad as the man with no senso of speed..
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Knowledge of the purposes of bas designed a car and put it on the Congress was sent Major the market at a price that com Bourdillon, French High Com- pares favourably with that of any vehicle of its class, whatever the missionor at Beyrouth, who had been instructed to assist in pro- country of its origin Armstrong. Siddeley Motors, Ltd., of Coven-viding transportation and other comforts for their penetration. try is the concern in question into the ancient lands made pro- and the now model, the firet ex
minent in Biblical history, amples of which are already in min use in this country, is the new Commissioner Bourdillon 18-50 hp overhead value 6.eylin- once got in touch with F. A der. ...
Kottaneh, of the Eastern Motor Thorp is nothing startling in Company, distributors for Dodgo the design of the chussie which is Brothers, Inc., at Beyrouth, to straightforward, honest and arrange a fleet of Brothers Motor robust engineering job from stem Cars and Trucks.. to torn. The engine has a capa- In the game of golf, too, nerves
Major Bourdillon owns ``a serve a useful purpose; if we city of about 24 litros, its strong were not nervous we should be point being its remarkable pulling Dodge Brothers Motor Car for Indifferent about the results of on top gear and at low speeds. his personal use at Beyrouth and our efforts, and that is fatal in The transmission consiste of for travel in his work for the any undertaking. How can we dry plate clutch and totally en- French Governinent. overcome the effects of nerves closed contrally controlled 3- Thoroughly familiar with the One obvious way, of course, is speed gearbox, troque tube and country over which the Congross
most popular make of small car indeed long' after, with an in. Pursuit. A wider motoring ex-are of the half-elliptic type and usually sturdy car would be re- more practice in the particular back axle member. Its springs would pass, he knew that an un
4.wheel quired" and this was his reason perience reduces anxiety and very large diameter brings increased pleasure. More brakes are fitted. The principal for calling apon Mr. Kettaneh. golf invariably lessens the fear dimensions of the car are as fol- with which we tackle our strokes. lows: Wheelbase, 10 feet 1 inch; "The authorities wanted the What happens is that we gradual-track, 4 feet 8 inches; round trip to be completed" without a hitch and it was, MT. The There is sufficient petrol in the Kentianeh said "later.
A glimpse of the crowd and the speedway at Atlantic City, when Harry Hartz, of California, won the national 120-milo motor championship, Hartz' car is shown in front.
***Inset, a close up of the winnor.
TWO A MINUTE!
The question of what is the is one of never failing interest. One frequently sees lutters in the motor press, from enthusiasts who have spent hours counting the care of various makes which have passed them at some point
on one of the main roads.
Dur ng
the recent General Strike the London streets pro- sented a remarkable appearance during the hours of daylight, and cessant stream of motor traffic of all kinds. A correspondent, who is himself a "Singer" enthusiast, states that, in the course of two hours, he counted 243 cars of this popular make in the traffic gain confidence in our ability clearance, 9 inches.
to do the right thing. This is
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partly a question of faith," but I am convinced that there is a deeper side to the subject, name- ly, the confidence which is based on facts. For instance, the fact that we have an efficient brake on each of the four wheels of the car and that our foot will instinctively pass across to the proper pedal in an emergency cannot fail to add greatly to the feeling of security, and thereforo, reduce our nervousness, thus adding to the enjoyment of life generally and of motoring in particular.
THE VALUE OF CONFIDENCE. As a keen golfor, as well as one who is enthusiastic about road transport, I often find myself comparing the two pursuits in many different ways. I believe, for example, that the acquisition of rhythm in the golf swing helps one to drive a car woll and that skilful motor driving is of assist- ance in the playing of games. This point, however, calls for passing comment only in the present article. We have reached the stage when it is agreed that nerves in motoring may be over- come by the confidence based on certain facts, including our belief, or "faith," that we shall do the right thing at the right moment. I mean. by certain facts" the cultivation of the bostand quickest hand and foot move- ments. Knowledge that one's car is in a state of absolute efficiency, a. general foeling of power and control and that one is driving at
a speed suitable to the occasion,
all tend to reduce the nervous strain."
It is the emergency, however, that provides the real test, and the conditions are similar in the game of golf. It is in a testing stroke that herves affect us' most, ench as may occur in a close. match or at a critical stage of a medal competition. There are two points about this kind of nervousness which call for spocial |consideration." "Norves" can bo largely overcome by clear think. ing, as distinct from that very dangorous condition-mental con fusion, a.state of mind that is all too often the portion of the norvous motorist or golfer. The way to overcome it is by a process of self-training and a knowledge of what one is called upon to do. In golf there are certain main essentials, such as swinging steadily, looking at the ball, and following through, which are necessary to good play. If any of these are ignored or forgotten, good strokos may be come the exception rather than the rule. When in a tight corner, the fact of being nervous causes us to forget some of these | fundamental principles.
Tho remedy is, therefore, cloar-to make the essentials part of our regular habit, so that they will prédominate, even when playing under a atraini
scuttle tank for 200 miles runding, journey into the interior of Syria and a capacious four-door and and Palestine" was made with completely fitted body is stand-ease, although these, countries posseas but little sembla ce of ardised.
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