Virginia Cadets Beat Cavaliers In Homecoming Stadium Debut
Virginia Military Institute cadets, led by Stumpy Travers, defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 18 to 3 in Scott Field opening contest during homecoming and stadium dedication. The pageant featured dignitaries, marching cadets, and a light shower, with Travers scoring through broken field runs and Gill's kicking keeping VMI safe. Shenandoah Valley Academy topped Virginia Episcopal School 18-0 in a morning prep game.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
Scott Stadium
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Virginia Episcopal School
Lambeth Field
Lynchburg
Lee
Luck
Judges Idle Weekend Ahead for Cumberland Match
Handley High School will rest this weekend as no game is scheduled. Coach Parsons focuses on preparation for the October 24 tilt with Alleghany High School of Cumberland Maryland, a strong CVAL team that beat Hagerstown last week. Waynesboro and Martinsburg meet in the league’s sole game.
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Handley High School
Parsons
Alleghany High School
Cumberland
Marylanders
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Reporter’s debut piece on a dog killing and a tangled arrest
A reporter describes a case where a man killed another man’s dog. The dog owner’s son retaliated by whipping the dog killer. The son of the man whose dog was killed was arrested on the complaint of the man who was assaulted by the retaliating son.
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Kangas
Sanctuary plan protects game in West Virginia region
The Cacapon Valley between Wardensville and Yellow Springs will close to outside hunters this fall and winter to aid propagation of thousands of wild animals in a newly formed game sanctuary. A Game Protective Association, led by Chrisman L Sutton, aims to create a large sanctuary of over 25 000 acres and keep fish and game well stocked. About 20 sportsmen belong, with more expected to join.
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Wardensville
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Intermont
Hampshire County
Chrisman L. Sutton
Washington’s Civil War Population Boom
After the war began, Washington shifted from a small quiet city to a bustling center, growing from 66,1400 to about 250,000 within months and maintaining that average throughout the conflict.
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Washington
All-Stars Meet Millwood at Lambert Field Sunday
Winchester All-Stars set to host Millwood Athletic Club at Lambert's Field near Millwood on Sunday October 18 at 2 30 oclock. Crowds expected to watch a closely matched game with lineup featuring Johnson Whetzel Lewis Luby Keller Anderson Hollis Baker Hovermale Pangle and Elliott.
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Whetzel
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Keller
Anderson
Hollis
Baker
Hovermale
Pangle
Elliott
Sun Powers Earth Heat Despite Internal Sources
The sun supplies almost all Earth's heat. Only small amounts come from internal sources like volcanoes and hot springs. If the sun's heat vanished, Earth would rapidly chill and life could not persist.
Al Capone Fashion Evidence Highlights Tax Case in Chicago
Court records reveal clothing items and accessories from Alphonse Capone’s wardrobe. Prosecution aims to show lavish spending and gifts imply higher income than reported on tax returns.
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United States
Alphonse Capone
Chicago
Capone
Gobblers back Casey shines in early gridiron pace
Blacksburg notes Casey totaling 442 yards from scrimmage and returns in three games, including 276 from scrimmage and 166 from returns. Davidson, King, and Georgia games cited. strong emphasis on Ted Williams era style backfield and potential for more with Richmond Stadium crowd.
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King College
Portsmouth
Sastry
Frank Peake
Richmond Stadium
Flag Display Angles for Special Days
The article notes the display angle depends on flagpole placement with a typical angle near 44 degrees from the building front. It explains how mounting orientation influences the visible flag stance on special days.
Proper Drinking Fountains Etiquette Hint
Health officials advise fountains should spray water at an angle not vertical to prevent backflow and germ spread. The guideline aims to keep drinking devices cleaner and reduce contamination risk in public spaces.
Primo Carnera Stumbles After Sharkey’s Blow at Ebbets Field
Primo Carnera, the Italian heavyweight, was knocked to the floor by Jack Sharkey in the fourth round at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. He recovered and finished the bout on losing the decision, photographed in the Central Press telephoto image.
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Jack Sharkey
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Central Press
Primo
Rocky Mountain Conference gridiron results show Utah rout, others edged
Utah Aggies topped Brigham Young 34 to 7 as Denver lost 32 to 7. Montana State beat Wyoming 19 to 1. Western State fell to Colorado Mines 13 to 0. Aberdeen defeated South Dakota Mines 34 to 13. Colorado College and Greeley battled to a 7 to 7 draw. Dakota Agriculture edged North Dakota 12 to 4.
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