WANT VANDERBILT TO ACT.

Topics:  Grand Prize, William K. Vanderbilt Jr.

The Indianapolis Star
11 August 1908

Savannah Officials Show All Signs of Former Feud Are Passed.

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.—W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. was requested to act as referee at the Grand Prize automobile race in Savannah on Thanksgiving day and declined because of ill health. The invitation was extended by R. L. Morrell, chairman of the contest committee of the Automobile Club of America. Vanderbilt's physician advised against the acceptance of a post that would entail considerable excitement, following so closely upon the big race on Long Island.

Another effort, it is understood, will be made to induce Vanderbilt to visit Savannah to fill the position he has occupied with entire satisfaction at every contest for the Vanderbilt Cup. The invitation at least is proof that all traces of the recent controversy between the two automobile governing bodies have disappeared.