Fans Not Interested In Match
New York reports weak advance sales for the Henry Armstrong versus Ambers title bout next Wednesday night. Despite three titles on the line and heated hype, fans show little interest as Ambers’ colorless style and Armstrong’s feared performance dampen the gate.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Mike Jacoally
Henry Armstrong
Jacobs
Mike
Ambers
Lou
Armstrong
Eddie Mead
Henry
Barney Ross
Ross
New Worms Found In Apple Orchard
In Frederick Maryland on August 3 thousands of small gray worms were seen feeding on apples in a local orchard. County Agent Henry Shoe maker suggested a possible army worm invasion, though some doubted the likelihood of a widespread insect plague.
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Frederick, Md
Paige
Derick City Hospital
Henry R. Shoemaker
Uncle Sam's Almanac Offered by Information Bureau
The Winchester Evening Star promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac a 64 page booklet covering taxes religion manners life expectancy palmistry public debt and disasters. Copies cost ten cents postpaid with coupon and mailing to Fredéric J. Haskin director Washington DC.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Fredéric J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Luray Prepares for State Firemen Conventions
Luray announces the 52nd Virginia State Firemen's Association convention and the Eleventh State Fire Chiefs and Ladies Auxiliary gathering from August 9 to 12. An estimated 5,000 daily attendees, up to 10,000 on the final day, are expected with registration at the Luray Motor Company and sessions at the schoolhouse and high school auditorium.
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Luray
Luray Motor Company
Broad Street
Bradley
A. L. Bolick
Town of
E. W. Lauck
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
I. R. Dovel
Main Street Baptist Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Wis
Methodist Church
Cecil Campbell
Lena Scott
Alexandria
Virgie Stewart
J. . Vers
Ticket Route Via Virginia Stages to Richmond Record
Bus schedule notes a route from Winchester to Richmond via Luray Charlottesville and Culpeper with departure times at 8 00 A M and 3 45 P M. The itinerary preserves the sequence through Luray Charlottesville and Culpeper.
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Virginia
Richmond
Winchester
Luray
Charlottesville
Culpeper
Republican leaders in Chicago greet streamlined elephant presentation
A cheerful note was shared at a mid summer gathering of 150 GOP leaders in Chicago when a streamlined trumpeting elephant was presented to National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton. Dr. Glenn Frank, former Wisconsin president and program unit chair, presided.
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Chicago
G. O. P. National Committee
John D. M. Hamilton
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Central Press
Ticklish Task for Mine Official Faces Hazardous Cleanup
Richmond August 3 The so called ticklish task of removing dynamite from three holes eighty five feet deep and eight inches in diameter faced chief mine inspector C P Kelly on his departure for the Powhatan lime quarries near Strasburg The dynamite has lain in the quarry for 26 years Five holes in 1912 lighted fuses failed to reach In 1923 two of them exploded killing five men The loaded holes now present a danger to workers Kelly said he might use chemistry or mechanics to complete the job and called it about the most ticklish task a miner or explosive expert is asked to perform
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Richmond
C. P. Kelly
Strasburg
Kelly
Powhatan Lime Company
Roanoke Leaders Attend 48th Convention in Luray
State Senator Aubrey Weaver and L. E. Lockabill join Roanoke officials for the 48th convention with President F. H. Wheeler. Foremost events include the Chiefs banquet at the Mimslyn Hotel, Carillon recital, dances, reel races, motor cade on Skyline Drive, eight band contest, grand ball, and a Friday parade with free lunch.
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Aubrey Weaver
L. E. Lockabill
Roanoke
F. H. Wheeler
Mimslyn
Shuler
Kauffman
Riverview
Skyline Drive
Luray High School
Amnesia and Health Forgetfulness Examined by Official
State Health Commissioner D I Cees explains amnesia as a nervous breakdown related condition and contrasts it with health forgetfulness a common, avoidable form of memory lapse. He lists six habits to protect vitality, including exercise, adequate food, sleep, and regular medical exams.
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D. I. C. Ees
Giants And Bosox Learn Pennant Races Need More Than A Good Team
Giants and Red Sox, both strong but lagging in the standings, shuffle rosters and call up pitching help. Giants add Bill Cissell as they suspend Cliff Melton. Red Sox bring back Bob Grove and add Joe Keving Bill Harris and Jim Tabor to bolster the roster as pennant races tighten.
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Hugh 5. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
New York Giants
Boston Red Sox
Bill Terry
Joe Cronin
Giants
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Johnny Lanning
Cubs
York
Red Sox
Yankees
Cleveland
Yanks
Detroit
Tigers
Red Hose
Bill Cissell
Baltimore
Cliff
Mountain Music
Bob Grove
Joe Keving
Milwaukee
Bill Harris
Buffalo
Jim Tabor
Minneapolis
Pinky Higgins
Yesterday's baseball scores and pitcher matchups recap
Results show Detroit 4 over New York 3, Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 4, Cleveland 7 over Boston 4, and Washington 5 over St. Louis 3. Matchups list starters Ruffing, Hadley, Auker, Weaver, Newsom, Wilson, Harris, Harder, Humphries, Casper, Thomas, Whitehead, Rigney with corresponding records.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Bauers
Blanton
Turner
Reis
Lee
Gumbert
McGie
Tamulis
Davis
Passeau
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Ruffing
Hadley
Auker
Weaver
Newsom
Wilson
Harris
Harder
Humphries
Caster
Thomas
Whitehead
Rigney
Pet
St. Louis Heber
Holstein Breeders Set Field Day at Rosni Farm
Plans are under way for the sixth annual Virginia Holstein Breeders field day at Rosni Farm near Orange owned by Frank S. Walker on Thursday August 11. Glen M. Householder will address the gathering and Frank W. McComb will report from the national convention. A 4-H dairy team will demonstrate cattle handling and Mr. Walker will explain the Rosni herd's development. Breeders from Madison Orange and Culpeper counties will host a noon picnic and the sales committee will meet to advance the fall sale.
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Frank S. Walker
Orange
Glen M. Householder
National Association
Frank W. McComb
Bluemont
Virginia
Walker
George T. Carr
Charlottesville
Virginia Club
Madison
Culpeper
Holstein Club
Round Up of boxing and football notes from coast to coast
Eddie Briezt surveys a busy sports snapshot including Apostoli and Corbett boxing plans for fall, West Virginia football depth and Pitt prep, Yankees’ form at the Polo Grounds, flyweight title bout details, John Henry Lewis $300 000 boxing suit, Galento gossip, Lombardi nose humor, and college football legends visiting Minnesota with Criser and Yale ties noted.
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Clay Bryant
Polo Grounds
Giants
Small Montana
Katsumi Morioka
Little Dade
California
Benny Lynch
John Henry Lewis
New York Boxing Commission
Doug Smith
Trail
British Columbia
Tony Galento
Galski Case Report From Coastal News Snippet
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs. Galski age 38 in a beach area, with references to hours, money, and park department. Details are unclear but imply a local incident or inquiry with disputed funds and time elements.
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New
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G. O. P. Summer
Silco Cut Price
Loudoun
ASCO
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Carl Hubbell
Dick Coffman
Stan Hack
Billy Jurges
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