Baseball Roundup Highlights Nine Pirate Hits Cubs Win 2-0
The Cubs earned their 18th straight victory as Pirates collected nine hits in a 2-0 win. Jesse Hill led the Yankees with three doubles and three singles in a twin bill over the Red Sox. Ryba and Dean each earned plausible wins in separate games. Earl Caldwell sparkled for the Browns in a win over the Tigers. Moore and Watkins homered for the Phillies in a doubleheader win over the Braves. Hughes and Stratton powered the Indians and White Sox to wins, Stratton taking the second game. Travis Jackson led the Giants in a three-hit, three-RBI attack on the Dodgers. Newsom and Linke contributed in the Senators’ double victory over Atlanta.
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Government work relief payrolls top nine hundred thousand
Washington reports an official count showing 936 218 persons on work relief payrolls. The Works Progress Administration aimed to employ 3.5 million by November 1. More than half are in Civilian Conservation Corps camps and 35 percent of the remainder work in New York City.
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Harry L. Hopkins
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New York City
McCarthy to Broadcast Baer Louis Fight On NBC WEAF
Clem McCarthy will handle blow by blow play by play for the Baer Louis fight with Edwin C Hill as between rounds speaker. The WEAF WJZ NBC broadcast team marks a shift from Graham McNamee who previously did most of the fight coverage.
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Edwin C. Hill
State Society Being Formed
Six more founders joined the Society of Virginians announced by Fred W. McWane of Lynchburg. New signees include John Stewart Bryan president of the College of William and Mary Senator Harry F. Byrd Junius P. Fishburne of Roanoke Dr Douglas S Freeman of Richmond Dr Francis P. Gaines president of Washington and Lee University and Dr John Lloyd Newcomb president of the University of Virginia. Three more founders are to be chosen.
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Harry F. Byrd
Junius P. Fishburne
Roanoke
Douglass. Freeman
Richmfiend
Francis P. Gaines
Washington and Lee University
John Lloyd Newcomb
University of Virginia
Carnera backs Louis to win title fight
Primo Carnera returning to America said he would go back to Italy if war is declared and he predicts Joe Louis will beat Max Baer in the heavyweight bout. He noted Louis is quick and shifty while Baer relies on wide swings and believes Louis will go inside and score the knockout.
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Community League Set for Fall Meeting in Middletown
Middletown notes remind patrons of the first fall Community League meeting at the high school auditorium on Thursday night September 26 at 745. The session will re organize the coming year with greetings to new and old teachers and attendance from patrons and friends.
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War Clouds Hover Over Markets Amid Global Tension
New York reports warn that war driven by rearmament reshapes investment moods. Wall Street and London markets retreat as security prices plunge on fears European conflict could delay domestic recovery. Investors grow uneasy as foreign developments threaten American gains.
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Chicago Almost Ready To Coast Into Pennant
Cubs ride an 18 game winning streak to at least a two game NL lead as Larry French beats Pittsburgh 2 0 to boost hopes. Cards split with Cincinnati and slide to three behind. St Louis must win four of five to overtake Chicago.
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Front Royal All Stars Rout Winchester Park In Sunday Hurling
Front Royal All Stars beat Winchester Park 11 to 6 at Front Royal. Goodwin had three hits and three runs for the winners as nine locals hit safely and nine Park runners were left on base. In six season games, Front Royal won four to Winchester two, with Eaton taking the loss.
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Virginia National Guard Rifle Team Excels at Camp Perry
Virginia finishes eighth among National Guard teams and twenty-second overall at Camp Perry rifle matches. Virginia shooters place in many individual events and hope for a 1000 yard range near Richmond this winter to improve practice against service teams. There is no Virginia 1000 yard range aside from the Quantico Marine facility.
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Navy Seeks First Enlistments At Martinsburg Station
The United States Navy announces open first enlistments and invites interested individuals to apply in person or contact the Navy Recruiting Station at the Post Office Building in Martinsburg West Virginia. Petty Officer in charge is V G Parker.
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Gore School Opens With Strong Enrollment and Activities
Gore Virginia school opened September 17 with 115 pupils. Principal J W Derflinger leads a staff including Mrs Clem entine Ward and D F Kern. High team captained by Douglas Purtlebaugh. junior league formed to boost health and classroom projects.
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Car Drifts Into Tree On Braddock Street
An automobile parked on South Braddock Street near Mount Carmel F. B. Church drifted down the hill and crashed into a tree on the east side. Slight damage occurred to the car and it was removed before the owner could be learned.
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