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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

3

Woman's Golf Tourney Continues In Quarterfinals

Mrs Glenna Collett Vare of Philadelphia beat Airs Teo Federama of New York City 66 and 4 to reach the national women’s golf championship semifinals at Buffalo Country Club Williamsville New York on September 24 In the quarterfinals Virginia Van Wise of Chicago defeated Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey Canadian champion Indi End Wilson and British champion Merjorie Kerr both won to join the field Leona Pressier of San Gabriel California carried the day in a later match as the event heads toward tomorrow’s semifinals with Miss Vare vs Collett Vare and Miss Hicks vs Miss Wilson in action.

Buffalo Country Club Williamsville Glenna Collett Vare Philadelphia Airs Teo Federama New York City Vare Viniinia van Wise Chicago Maureen Orcutt Englewood N J Indi End Wilson Merjorie Kerr England Ware van Wie Helen Hicks Hewlett, L Leona Pressier San Gabriel Cal Miss Var Wie Collett Vare

State Costs Clarified By New Report

A Virginia Bulletin argues operating expenses and salary increases drive potential deficits, not rising criminal costs. It faults failures to collect fines and fees, noting prohibition enforcement shares, with 1928 30 1932 expenses rising under the 1927 reorganization and comptroller control.

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Jones and Ouimet Lose to Von Elm And Billy Burke

In a golf match, Jones and Ouimet fell to champion Von Elm and Billy Burke. The event featured rough play, notable scoring bursts, and a crowd at the gallery watching a dramatic finish. Burke posted a strong 343 as Von Elm led 73 74 1467 in a tense rivalry.

Jones Ouimet von Elm Billy Burke Ed Umange Goll Theese Rae Bobby Ines Francis Oulst Agaist Neselike Burks George End Chaz Natars Oper Moan Eotler Bodh End Graaies Mayck Ainge Burke von Eim Ior Jone Quimet

Ole Miss Football Hopes Rise With New Tactics

Oxford, Sept 24. Ole Miss under Coaches Walker and Smalling vows win or die as they unveil a bold system. A youthful squad with sophomores and juniors faces Tulane, Alabama, and Tennessee in a tough stretch, led by Caspar, Biggers, and Turbow with veteran Peebles at end. Schedule lists games from Sept 26 to Nov 26 across New Orleans, Tuscaloosa, Knoxville, Memphis, Milwaukee, and Oxford.

Ed Walker Chuck” Smalling University of Mississppi Tulane Walker Alabama Tennessee Dick Peebles Brister Jetterman Swarne Bowles Blbo Trapp Britt Pete Ruby Charley Ferrell Jack Burnett Casper Western Kentucky Neal Biggers Ross Haynes White Stone Burke Smythe New Orleans Tuscaloosa Knoxville Southwestern Memphis Marquette Milwaukee Sewanee Oxford Louisiana State Jackson Mississippi A. & M

Leaders in the Big Show

A compact recap of 193? baseball leaders from the National and American Leagues. Key figures include Terry of the Giants leading batting with 350 and 212 runs, Klein of the Phillies at 120 RBIs, and Huns Klein as home run leader. Pitching highlights mention Bravnes and Derringer for Cardinals with wins and losses.

Associated Press National League Hafey Cardinals Terry Giants Klein Phillies Kien Philes L. Waner Pirates Adams Berger Braves Herman

Mate's Defeat Proves Upset In Potomac Races

Havre de Grace Md Sept 24 The favored Mate failed to win the Potomac handicap as C Boni-Wicks colt Jamocu with Preston M. Burch and S W Twrova Tred Avon Tambour upset the field. Jamocu finished 1 45 12 5 over the mile with 137 pounds, narrowly beating Tred Avon and Mate, who were close behind.

Havre DE Grace Mann Mate C. Boni- Wicks Rocie J Tircs Preston M. Burch

Virginia grid scrimmage notes from several teams

Virginia gridiron notes detail scrimmages and tryouts across VMI Richmond Virginia Virginia Tech and UVA. Coaches Rath Kee y Hess Hilliard Gentry and Goode evaluate freshmen yearlings and veterans while planning for upcoming games at Lexington Lynchburg and Richmond with emphasis on defense running plays and new positions.

Virginia Tech Orville Neal King College

Smooth Handover: Freshmen Run Team With Vets Still Spotted

Groth Robison and Porterfield blend well when paced by the freshmen trio, showing smoother coordination than in past seasons. The veteran quartet Hardwick Hall Jennings Ottley and sometimes Cubberly Morgan take turns, but the mix lacks full versatility.

Schaaf Beats Griffiths In Close Fight For Victory

Ernie Schaaf, Boston heavyweight sensation, earned a ninth straight win by unanimous decision over Gerald Griffiths at Chicago Stadium. A pro-Griffiths crowd of 14,000 booed the result, praising Griffiths’ outboxing while Schaaf relied on body punches and steady pressure. Griffiths outweighed Schaaf by 21 pounds and fought as an in and outer, with Schaaf aiming for a late knockout.

Associated Press Chicago Ernie Schaaf Boston Gerald Ambrose Tuffy” Grif [Fiths Sioux City Schiaff Eddie Purdy Jack Shar_key Griffiths Escalizig Schaal Tully Schaaf Gilfiths Ernie Sersoits

Senators Beat Yankees 3-2 in Opener of Money Series

Washington Senators hold second place in the American League by one and a half games after a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees. Vernon Gomez errant bunt help sparked a sixth inning rally, while Lloyd Brown and Firpo Marberry shut down the Yankees late. In other action, Cleveland split with Detroit in a doubleheader, Earl Averill collecting four hits to raise his season total to 206. The Braves defeated the Red Sox 4-3 in an exhibition, with Red Worthington driving in the decisive runs. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were rained out.

Associated Press Wait Johnson Washington Senators New York Yankees McCarthy Senators Yanks Vernon Gomez Yankee Southpaw Buddy Meyer Gomez Lloyd Brown Yankees Innnings Firpo Marberry Brown Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Tigers Wni Hudlin Indians Clint Brown Earl Averill Clevelang Lou Gehrig Boston Braves Red Sox Ed Brandt Danny MacFayden Red Worthington Philadelphia Pittsburg

Rival Teams Set for 1931 World Series Opener at Sportsman Park

ST LOUIS September 24 Trans of the diamond reports the 1931 World Series between the Cardinals and Athletics will begin October 1 at Sportsman Park. Both clubs boast top sluggers with Al Simmons and Chick Hafner among the era's leading hitters. Sunny Jim Bottomley makes a late-season comeback as a key run producer after a troubled 1930 series.

ST. Louis Trans Sportsman's Park Cardinals Athletics al Simmons Chick Haley Hafer Jim” Bottomley

Rise of Gabby Street and Branch Rickey in Cardinal history

A profile of Branch Rickey and Gabby Street highlighting Rickey as a driving executive behind the Cardinals and Street as onfield boss. The piece traces Street’s career from minor leagues to Cardinal coach, Rickey’s WWI service, and their wartime bonds shaping postwar success and the 1929 managerial change. It notes Street’s eventual two winning seasons and a third contract, with Rickey overseeing farm systems and player moves.

Associated Press Rickey Gabby Sweet St. Louis Cardinals Branch Hickey St. Louis Browns Cardinals Cardinal Chemical Warfare Service Christy Mathesoon Ty Cobb Gabby Street Street Nashville Suffolk Club Joplin Muskogee France Gebby Bill McKechnie Pe Street Gabpy Brendon-Rickey Hornsby O'Farrell McKecknie Southworth Branch Ricker

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

Chicago bouts feature Ernie Schaaf defeating Tuffy Griffiths and Lou Scomz stopping Lou Scomz losses reported for multiple cities. Other results include Dave Mater stopping Tiger Thomas and John Shwake outpointing Salvatore Ruggierilo. Midget Mixe OTDowd edged Mickey Grnarro in St Louis with Kaiser stopping Babe Ruth in Louisville.

Associated Press Chicago Ernie Schaaf Boston Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Larry Johnson Lou Scomz Buffalo Dave Mater Milwaukee Tiger Thomas Leiperville John &Shwake St. Louis Salvatore Ruggierilo Iday Rymie Wiseman Des Moines Solly Sclmmann Otdowd Columbus Mickey Grnaro Johnny Peexee Kaiser Babe Ruth Louisville Dave Barry Springfield Til Jaimmy Sayers Lafayette Ind

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