Winchester and Ballston Duel in Virginia Baseball Clash
A hard fought Virginia baseball game saw Winchester and Ballston deliver a slugfest with Ballston edging Winchester 4 to 3. Key performances came from Fisher and Reid on offense and Lunsford and Reinhart on the mound. The public broadcast notes mention two Washington radio stations preparing World Series coverage.
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Park
Conak
Annie Long
Winchester
Yplewon
Athletic Club
Bal
Ballston Boys
Virginia
Park Nine
Tagerstown
A. Ft. Nm
Pitee
Reid
Baker
Wolf
Lewis
Ley
Balthis
Perry
Fisher
Denton
Lunsford
Patton
Reinhart
Whitemans
Hagerstown
R. H
Heard
Sc Riu
Price
Minnick
Winchester Eibrer
Pingley
Lane
Wetzel, Jr
Sanwel
Bradshaw
Wetzel
Minick
Minninck
Chicago Intracity Baseball Tilt Draws 40000 Advance Tickets
Chicago fans lined up for the first game of the city series between the Cubs and White Sox at Comiskey Park. Ted Lyons was slated to pitch for the Sox against Pat Malone of the Cubs in a key pitching duel.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Cubs
White Sox
Comiskey Park
Cous Hornsby
Subs
Oase
Ted Pat Malone
Ted Lyons
Sox
Walter Johnson Secures Non-Resident Hunting Permit
Manager Walter Johnson of the Nationals receives a non-resident hunting and fishing license. Walter plans a Fauquier County hunt this fall with Capt. Joe Judge to pursue birds as quail population is reported fair despite a hot dry summer. Local fans and bird shooters may join after the November 15 season opener.
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Walter Johnson
Nationals
Walter
Joe Judge
Fauquier
Joe
Al Simmons Tops Gehrig in 1930 American League Batting
Semi official averages show Al Simmons of the Athletics winning the 1930 AL batting title by two points over Lou Gehrig of the Yankees. The figures are official through Sept 21 with the final week unofficial. Carl Reynolds and Babe Ruth tied for third at .359 and Mickey Cochrane was one point behind.
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Chicago
al Simmons
Athletics
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Carl Reynolds
White Sox
Babe Ruth
Mickey Cochrane
Bobby Jones Wins Walker Cup for Year
Robert T. Jones Jr. will keep the Walker Cup for a year after the USGA ruled he should have it since he already held all other national emblems. The cup was shipped to Atlanta after the decision.
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Bobby Jones
New York
Robert T. Jones
United States Golf Association
Jones
Atlanta
Connie Mack Leads World Series Charge At Shibe’s Park
The World Series opens at Shibe’s Park in Philadelphia where demand for tickets overwhelms capacity. Connie Mack, veteran manager of the Athletics, seeks another pennant as his team aims to win the first two games at Shibe’s Park before traveling to St Louis and then returning home for the remainder of the series.
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Columbia Broadcasting 5
National Broadcasting Co
Philadelphia
Red Husing
WRC
Graham McNamee
St. Louis
Ween
WMAL
Anothe
Associated Presse
Shibe Park
William J.sullivan
Shibe’s Park
Connie Mack
Athletic
Clark Griffith
Walter Johnson
Washington
Athletics
Cubs
Griffith
Cardinals
Mack
A's
Johnson
Nationals
A’s
Burleigh Grimes
Jesse Haines
Grimes
Haines
Associated Press
Jimmy Foxx
St. Louis Cardinal
A's Will Capture Pennant, View of Johnson and Griffith
Walter Johnson and Clark Griffith offer divergent views before the World Series opener. Griffith predicts the A's win and praises their balance while Johnson expects a tough, closely fought series, favoring the Athletics but acknowledging Cardinal strengths. The exchange highlights AL confidence versus NL resilience and pitchers Grove Grimes and Haines as pivotal factors.
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A’s
Walter Johnson
Clark Griffith
Athletics
LE No
Cardinals
Alway
Grove
Earnshaw
Washington Club
Walberg
Mancuso Might Catch Entire World Series for Cardinals
Cards star Gus Mancuso is poised to handle all catching duties in the World Series, according to reports. The versatile catcher could anchor the Cardinals' defense behind the plate for the championship run.
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Gus Mancuso
Cardinals
Roosevelt Renominated by Voice Vote at Democratic Convention
In Syracuse on October 1 Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt was unanimously renominated by voice vote at the Democratic state convention. Lieutenant Governor Herbert H. Lehman also was renominated in the same manner. Former Governor Alfred E. Smith condemned officeholders unfaithful to their trust and urged removal from office and party prosecution. He linked his critique to the party platform adopted at the convention.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert H. Lehman
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Albany
Millwood Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Personal and social mentions from Millwood note Huldek and Miss Page Huidekoper returning from Green Spring Valley to visit relatives in Millwood. Local residents including Miss Arion Thropp, Mr. and Mrs. Frost, and Henry Frost Jr. attend gatherings and meals at homes like Linden and Longwood. Several youths prepare for university and schools as cousins, friends, and neighbors travel between Millwood, Winchester, and Washington.
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Millwood
Lewis Bodman
Philedel
Bentley
Hoeber
John Labeuiss
Hugh M. Nelson, Jr
Ann
Margaret Della Meade
Mirigem Thropp
Page Huidekoper
Wilmer Thropp Lewis
Tom Meade
Billy Atkins
Roland Mitchell
Rosalie Nelson
Robert Burwell Nelson
Winchester
Dorothy Willing Randolph
Archie Cary Randolph
Upperville
Prescot Huidekoper
Long Branch
H. M. Nelson
Nancy Huidekoper
Prescot Huidekoper, Jr
Rosalind
Green Spring Valley
Scott Thropp
Miriam
Wilmer Thropp
Pen Day
Washington
Ford Movie Show To Be Shown Here
Arrangements are made for a traveling Ford show to be held in a large tent for three days starting October 9. Local dealer M. B Bickers says the event features a sound film of Ford plants and a full line of cars and trucks with exhibits. A Tudor car cut in half will reveal construction details. The show travels in Ford trucks and is free to the public.
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Ford
M. B Bickers
Ford Motor Company
Bootleggers and Gangsters Portrayed as Gentlemen
The piece notes bootleggers and gangsters are often agreeable in meetings, arguing their ties to well connected people explain this behavior. It suggests familiarity with high society makes such figures seem pleasant and unremarkable.
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Charley Gelbert
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Frisch
Wonder’s Apparel Shop
North Loudoun ST
Winchester, VA
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Jimmy
Foxkar Athletics
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley
Pennsylvania and
Points North
Blue Ridge
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Huntingdon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Greyhound
Tyrone
Johnstown
Clearfield Dubois
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Philipsburg State College
Probak
Ftelet Ralor
Razor
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main Street
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