Louis Fight Rumors Stir As McFadden Leaves Envelopes Behind
Former bare knuckle champ McFadden departed for the Louis versus Mauriel bout in New York and left two sealed envelopes at Peoples Drug Store. One lists the referee, the other McFadden’s predicted outcome. In the Louis Conn bout Elbows reportedly outlasted the round and the referee ruled accordingly. Nearby Manassas baseball clubs show Virginia’s strongest teams defeating Blair 9 to 4, marking their second victory of the year.
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George
McFadden
New York
Peoples Drug Store
Louis Conn
Virginia
Manassas
Virginians
Blair
Peterson's Ointment advertised relief for itching skin
An advertisement pitches Peterson's Ointment as quick relief for pimples rashes and itching. It claims the balm soothes smarting and improves skin appearance and also treats itching of feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
West Virginia Teamwins Two in Weekend Baseball Sweep
Blair ton nine wins seven straight with 6-2 and 10-2 scores over Lincolnia nine of Alexandria. Houghton shines for Berryville in speedball at Charles Town. Virginia grid openers include Fort McClelland at William and Mary and Catawba at VMI. Lyles Florists and VFW duel Alexandria city title. standings also show Evening Star Ladies League results and top scores.
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Blair Ton
Westphal Hose Company
Martinsburg
Lincolnia
Alexandria
West Virginians
Virginia
Fort McClelland
William and Mary
Catawba
VMI
Randolph Macon
University of Richmond
Richmond
Vines on Brick Chimneys Do Not Always Cause Deterioration
The Bureau of Agricultural Engineering notes that vines on a well constructed brick chimney do not necessarily lead to disintegration. Regular inspection of the chimney will reveal any vine related effects.
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Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Joe Louis Set for 23rd Title Defense at Yankee Stadium
The heavyweight champion Joe Louis defends against Tami Mauriello at Yankee Stadium tonight in New York. Odds favor Louis to win by knockout, with about 30,000 expected spectators. Mauriello is known for his forward, brawling style, and has a 12 straight wins since 1944, including a five round stoppage of Bruce Woodcock in his recent bout.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Yale
Levi Jackson
Howie Odell
Jackson
Fritz Barzilauskas
Westi Hansen
John Prehlik
Heffelfiner
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Tami Mauriello
The
Bronx
Mauriello
Louis
Tami
Tony Galento
Joe
Galento
Negro
Bruce Woodcock
Woodcock
Gus Lesnevich
London
Doncaster
England
Cliffside
N. J
Phil Muscato
Buffalo
Lee Oma
Detroit
Hartford
Conn
Willie Pep
Memphis Open draws stars as PGA rich year grows
Nine players surpass $10,000 in earnings with six others poised to reach the mark as the Memphis Open opens. The PGA prize pool totals $550,000 this season, with Ben Hogan leading the money list at $35,877, far below Byron Nelson’s last year peak.
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Memphis
Tenn
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Hershley, Pa
Nelson
College grid notes paced by offense then defense
William and Mary spent most of the session on offense before Rube McCray shifted to defense. VMI worked on defense at Catawba, while Richmond did a head knocking drill with dummy plays. Lou Hahn of Haverstraw New York starred at Washington and Lee as a potential first string end for Hampden Sydney on October 5.
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Art Guepe
Univers 4
Virginia Cavaliers
Guepe
Ned McDonald
Joe Kirkland
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Joe
Ed Steckmesser
Manitowoc
Wis
Bill Parrish
Richmond
Blacksburg
Jimmy Kitts
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers
William and Mary
Rube McCray
VMI
Catawba
University of Richhmond
Lou Hahn
Haverstraw
N. Y
Washington and Lee
Winchester Slow Drive Near Northwest Virginia Shopping Center
Fifty two thousand seven hundred forty seven residents live within twenty miles of Winchester with thirty minute slow driving times to the Northwest Virginia shopping center.
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Winchester
Northwest
Virginia
Chicago Grain Quotations Report
Opening prices for Chicago wheat and corn are listed with futures months and quotations. Wheat Jan at 1.97 and Mar at 1.90. Corn Jan 1.34 1 8, Mar 1.32 7 8 to 3 4. Oats Sept 79 1 4, Nov 15 and Dec 73 1 4 to 3 8 with Mar 72 1 8.
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Chicago
Leading American aces tally World War II air kills
Major Richard Bong, premier Pacific Theater ace, is credited with forty enemy aircraft destroyed. Lt. Colonel John C. Meyer, top European Theater ace, counted thirty seven enemy planes.
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Richard Bong
John C. Meyer
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Loudoun St
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Bobby Houghton
Berryville
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Clark Griffith
Nick Altrock
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Chester Miller
Boney Patton
Lyles Florists
Lyles, Florists
VFW
Florists
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Evening Star Ladies League
Virginia Fruit Co
Webert and Son Nursery
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Children’s Shop
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Worths
Elsen
Berry
Clevenger
Dot Rice
Va. Fruit
H. Berry
Peggy Ann Garner
Alfred E. Paonessa
Los Angeles Superior Court
Peggy
International
Chas. Webber & Sons Plumbing
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Springs CO
Newville
D. A. Gordon CO
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Maurice
Lefty
Bobby Soxers
S. Loudoun St
Marvels
Capitol Theatre
Cameron
Plymouth
Speedy Scooter
Essentials
Ironing Board
Johnson
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Life Insurance
Columbus
Ohio
G. L. Craig
N. Loudoun St
Roy W. Earl
Valley Ave
Lewis McDonald
Acorn Heights
Warden Foley
Berryville, Va
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