Grapevine Roundup Tracks MLB Maneuvering and Umpire Praise
News and chatter from baseball circles note possible Cleveland management changes with Harris rumored to move from Washington. Rumors name Myer Bluege or Hornsby as potential Washington successor while Cincinnati and Detroit developments include Bo Newsom pitch counts and praise for umpire Bill Kiem. Mentions of Joe Louis as a city favorite and college football chatter surface.
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Harris
Cleveland
Washington
Buddy Myer
Ossie Bluege
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Clark Griffith
Pitt Ohio State scribes praise Cracum and coaching rumors
Cincinnati writers praise Pitt fullback Cracum after the Ohio State game while speculation grows that Steve O Neill will replace Ralph Kress as Pitt Tigers coach. Jimmy Michuda is linked as Lillian Cornell’s brother and Jack Dempsey signs flood Broadway crowds. Marquette’s speedy sophomore shines as football season unfolds.
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Cincinnati
Ohio State
Cracum
Pitt
Steve O'Neill
Ralph Kress
Tigers
Jimmy Michuda
Lillian Cornell
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Marquette
Jackie
Detroit Theme and Tiger References in Schmidt Quip
A quirky note features Francis Schmidt and a state coach remarking on football aims. He cites Tigers and cites Cornell and Michigan as expected two-game challenges this season. The dialogue hints at rivalries and humorous imagery from a college sports context.
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Francis Schmidt
Ohio
Cornell
Michigan
Spotlight On Local Sports Roundup Virginia grid notes
Virginia schools feature a win over Virginia Tech on the Hokies field and a Wake Forest North Carolina contest reverberation. Coach Walker faced concern with Tar Heels defense while Pat displayed standout play. Bobby Gary of Washington and Lee starred in semi pro baseball before the next grid clash with Richmond and Virginia Tech in Richmond. Washington and Lee travels to Kentucky to meet the Wildcats after an 8 to 0 last meeting.
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Jim Kluttz
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Walker
TAR Heels
Thomasville
Pat
Deacons
Bobby Gary
Washington and Lee
Newport News Nine
Gary
Richmon
Richmons
Williamsburg
Richmond
TECHS
Indians
Generals
Lexington
University of Kentucky Wildcats
Do Eels Live In Fresh Water
The eel spends most of its life in fresh water with the common eel noted as the only fish that migrates from freshwater to ocean depths to spawn.
Reds Overmatched In Series Opener At Crosley Field
Cincinnati's Reds fell 7 to 2 to the Detroit Tigers in the opening game of the series at Crosley Field. Bucky Walters would try to steady the Reds as Paul Derringer was knocked out early and Detroit dominated with timely hitting and strong relief. Schoolboy Rowe resumed his comeback to face Cincinnati in the next clash.
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Tigers
Bill Kiem
Jimmy Wilson
Ernie Lombardi
al Schacht
Mary Byrne
Tampa
Pop
Detroit
Ee Young
Spike Briggs
del Baker
Reds
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
Crosley Field
Bucky
New York Yankees
Bucky Walters
Walters
Paul Derringer
Bill McKechnie
Bobo Newsom
Rowe
Rowe Promieg
Newsom
Virginia Cavaliers Set for Yale Clash in New Haven
Virginia football prepares for a 4 30 departure to New Haven to renew its series with Yale. The 34 man squad travels for Saturdays game at the Yale Bowl after Lehigh opener and two scrimmages with no major injuries, staff planning to stay close to the original starting lineup.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
New Haven
Yale
Virginia
Cavalier
Cavaliers
Lehigh
VMI Hosts Newberry Indians In Lexington Matchup
VMI’s Fighting Squadron returns home at Alumni Field to host Newberry College after a 33 0 win over Roanoke and a 23 0 loss to Duke. The 2 30 p m kickoff will feature Abisha Pritchard and Barney Sklading if they recover from injuries.
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Lexington
Fighting Squadron
Roanoke
Duke University
Indians
Newberry College
Alumni Field
Allison “Pooley
Hubert
Berryville to Open Season Against Harpers Ferry Hilltoppers
Berryville coach George Pope announced a starting eleven for the grid opener with Harpers Ferry, to be played at the Hilltoppers home field due to a polio scare. The roster includes Lickey Berry Livengood Emmart and Potts at QB with a 50 50 chance to win.
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Berryville
George Pope
Harpers Ferry
Childs
Lickey
Stough
Berry
Pitta
Livengood
Rocap
Potts
J. Lee
Bill Lee
Emmart
Pope
Hilltoppers
Shirley Lickey
Bob Berry
Jimmie Livengood
Dickie Potts
Emmatt
Jack Bell
Jim Iden
Bud Levi
Bob Houghton
Woodruff faults Roosevelt for hoodlumism at Willkie rally
Rep. Woodruff of Michigan blames the Roosevelt administration for hoodlumism that greeted Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie in Michigan. He accuses the administration of class distinctions and stirring up hatreds as a direct cause of the disturbances.
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Washington
Rep
Woodruff
R-Mich
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Michigan
Spry Buttered Creations Highlight Easy Roll Magic
In a lively ad style fragment Spry is promoted as making rolls light and tender with creamed Spry mixes. It claims purer Spry for all baking and frying and promises to turn readers into grand cooks.
Three Tablespoons Sugar in Spread Mixture
Fragmentary note shows combining three tablespoons of spr sugar with three butter portions and a spread mixture. No clear action or outcome is stated beyond initial mixing steps.
Duke and Tennessee Clash In Early Season Gridiron Showdown
In Knoxville on October 3 1940 Duke visits Tennessee for a high profile SEC clash expected before a sell out crowd of about 40 000. Tennessee seeks revenge on Duke amid a long running Wade Neyland rivalry as both teams eye conference titles and boast strong opening wins.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Blue Devils
Duke
Volunteers
Tennessee
Dixie
Mercer University
Dukes
Wallace Wade
Bob Neyland
Wade
Gan Club Shoots Tomorrow at Rouss Park Practice Grounds
The Winchester Gan Club plans another practice shoot at Rouss Park starting about 4 p.m. tomorrow. It costs 25 cents for 10 shots and invites all to participate. Last Friday ten visitors joined. Boyd Hamman scored 22 of 25 for a new personal best.
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Winchester Gan Club
Rouss Park
Boyd Hamman
Hamman Dollar Store
Rain totals and harvest update from Winchester
During the first two days of October Winchester recorded 1.33 inches of rain up to 8 am with 1.14 inches in the 24 hours to yesterday. The apple harvest resumes with focus on late varieties as weather briefly interrupts picking.
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Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Bowling Scores And Standings For Foreman Event
Foreman leads with high individual game 148 replacing Crowl and Webber. United Food tops team game 585 then 540 for United Food. Studebaker and Fries Grocery post strong sets. Nat Fruit and Goodyear also post notable scores in this bowling meet.
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G. W. Garage
Valley Service
United Food
Goodyear
Letter Carriers
Fries Groc
Nehi
Studebaker
Lee Baking
Nat. Fruit
Bell Clothes
Glaize
Foreman
Crowl. Goodyear
Webber
United Aa
Wilkins
Anderson
Crowl
Chamberlain
Fries Grocery
National Fruit
Studebaker Lee Baking Fries Grocery
United Food Valley Service
National Fruit Glaize Bros
Goodyear Nehi
Stage Set For Bouts In Clarke Tonight
Berryville reports a National Guard benefit athletic carnival set for tonight at the local community building. Weasel Trenary and Peanuts Shenk, both about 175 pounds, will box, and Kenneth Jobe will face Francis Vorous at about 145 pounds. Action starts at 8.
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Berryville
National Guard
Casey
American Legion
Kidney Pills Claim to Flush Excess Acids
An old ad claims kidneys remove acids and toxins with a pill called Doan’s Pills, praised for supporting kidney function. It mentions leg pains, swelling, and fatigue as signs of kidney trouble and urges readers to try the product.
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Dean
Eisoney
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