Make: Matheson
Year: 1905
Mechanician:
John Green
Horsepower: 40
#3 Matheson driven by Ralph Mongini, 40 HP. Finished 10th. Oiling device failed in Jericho during Lap 1. Not selected for the American team.
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The partially completed train crossing is obviously Mineola or Albertson. Staring at the picture it could easily be…