Fonseca Named White Sox Manager to Lead 1931 Bid
Lewis Albert Fonseca, 32, named manager of the Chicago White Sox by owner Charles A. Comiskey after Donie Bush resigns. Fonseca, a former All Star and batting champion, will reportedly continue playing while guiding the club from a seventh or eighth place finish to a possible first division berth in 1931.
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Chicago
Christopher Columbus
America
White Sox
Lewis Albert Fonseca
Fonseca
Comiskey
Donie Bush
Oakand
Calif
San Francisco
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Phillies
Newark
Cleveland
Indians
Associated Press
Willie Kamm
Charles A. Comiskey
Bush
Levi Funkhouser Miller Dies at 77 in Lebanon Church Va
Levi Funkhouser Miller, aged 78, long time resident near Lebanon Church Virginia, died peacefully at home on October 4 after a life of church and community service. Born August 20, 1854, he was a lifelong Lutheran and was highly regarded by many friends.
Gridiron Gossip Features Local and Ivy League Action
Frederick and Winchester clubs battled to a scoreless draw at McCurdy Field as Winchester pressured but was stopped by Steele and Summers. Virginia prepares to face VMI after nine first downs vs Sewanee, while Martinsburg's Hose Company No 5 defeats Harpers Ferry 22 to 0. Maryland and Kentucky prep for College Park date as Curly Byrd leads drills. Princeton and Yale eye Harvard as Army looms with one of its best teams in history. experts doubt Harvard’s odds in the Army clash.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Hose Company No. 5
Harpers Ferry
Bill Ambrose
Kerns
Navy
Alabama
Maryland University
University of Kentucky At
College Park
Curly Byrd
Terps
Midshipmen
New York
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Crimson
Army
Mitchie Stadium
West Point
Bailiwick
Johnnies
Bates
New Hampshire
Miller descendant of farm massacre victim laid to rest
Funeral services for a Miller descendant were held Wednesday at Lebanon Church under Pastor Rev. P. E. Shealy. Pallbearers included A. A. Miller D. A. Glaize Mahlon McDonald E D Funkhouser and others with honorary pallbearers Dr. E. W. Miller J. B. Singhass and Joseph Pingley among those listed.
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Lebanon Church
P. E. Shealy
A. A. Miller
D. A. Glaize
Mahlon McDonald
E. D. Funkhouser
W. L
J. J. Keller
Ary
J. B. Singhass
Dr. E. W. Miller
Michael Wilkins
Frank Funkhouser
W. H. Bowers
Joseph Pingley
Notice on fertilizer mix at Winchester Cooperative
On track car of 16 percent super phosphate and 41 percent cotton seed meal available. Visit Winchester Cooperative U S Service next to Winchester Wholesale Grocery for details. Date noted 10 13 11.
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Winchester Cooperative U. S. S Service
Winchester Wholesale Grocery
Professor Nelson A Walker Dies in Cincinnati
Prof Nelson A Walker longtime Greek and Latin chair at the University of Cincinnati died at his home in Cincinnati last Saturday He is survived by his widow Amy Deahl Berryville relatives include sister Mrs Bertram Hopper and brother Albert Baylor Walker Funeral services were held yesterday and interment was at Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati The piece notes his Berryville lineage and Phi Beta Kappa and Mason affiliations.
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Albert Baylor Walker
Cincinnati
Walker
Thomas Walker
Castle Hill
Albermarle County
Phi Beta Kappa
Spring Grove Cemetery
Look Young With Mello-Glo French Face Powder
Advertises Melloglo face powder as a French process product for youthful complexions. Claims include long-lasting smooth finish, no flaky look, no grime, and pore appearance reduction. Promotes Baker's Drug Store as a place to demand Melloglo.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Mrs Elting 15 Again Wins Winchester Ladies Title
Mrs. Eltng 15 and 8 defeats Mary Miller 9 and 8 in 36-hole final to capture Winchester Golf Club ladies championship for the third straight year. She beat Gaylord in round one 6 up 5 to play and Page 5 3 in 18 holes, then Carson 9 and 8 in the semi final. Consolation winner Mrs. Bosserman goes 3-0 to take prize after a build from Dutton and Caroline Carson to Kern.
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O. Elting
Winchester Golf Club
Mary Miller
Gaylord
Page
Susan Carson
Elting
W. H. Bosserman
Dutton
Bosserman
Caroline Carson
Anne Brooke Kern
Slain or Kidnaped? Diamond’s Sweetheart Feared Held
Mrs Grace Strasmick of Roxbury Conn says Miss Marion Roberts, linked to Jack Legs Diamond, is slain or captive to stop her from talking. Strasmick, a former show girl’s mother, voices fear and anger toward the New York racketeer.
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Marion Roberts
Jack
Legs) Diamond
New York
Grace Strasmick
Roxbury, Conn
Diamond
Mrs Martin Sees For Herself At World Series
Mrs Pepper Martin travels from St Louis to Philadelphia to watch her husband Pepper Martin, the sensational Cardinal outfielder, play in the World Series. She joins him at the ballpark as his performances draw praise from fans and media.
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Pepper” Martin
Louis
Philadelphia
Pepper
S.V. A. Gridmen To Play At Virginia Stadium Dedication
The S.V. A. Gridmen will appear at the Scott Stadium dedication at the University of Virginia on Thursday October 15. In morning events Winchester and Lynchburg teams will grid before the dedicatory 2:30 contest between Virginia Military Institute and the Cavaliers. Coach Marshall’s squad comes off a 7-0 win over St. Alban’s and continues practice for the big day.
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University
Virginia
Cavaliers
Scott Stadium
Sewanee
Cavalier
Fred Dawson
Scott
University of Virginia
Winchester
Lynchburg
Virginia Military Institute
Marshall
St. Alban’s
Miss Larrick To Preside Over Achievement Day
The Four H Club of Round Hill meets with 14 members and five visitors at Round Hill School. Miss Margaret Larrick is named chairman to preside over Achievement Day on October 31 in Winchester.
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Round Hill
Round Hill School
Miss Farrar
Miss Farold
Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Margaret Larrick
Round Hill Club
Orrah Bayliss
Farrar
Winchester Fair
Louise Carper
Jackie Larrick
Sharkey Defeats Primo Carnera In Fifteen Round Decision
Jack Sharkey of Boston knocks out Primo Carnera in a fifteen round decision at Ebbetts Field before about 30 000 fans despite Carnera being floored nine times in the fourth. The outdoor heavyweight show closed the season with brisk action and cold conditions.
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Associated Press
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Primo
Carnera
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Park
Bosto
Jack Paleso
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Uack Sharkey
Reardon’s
Pure Food Store
Braddock and
Boscawen Street
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National Board OF Fire Underwriters
West Adams Street
John Street
Merchants Exchange Bldg
Martinsburg W. Va
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