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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
3
In a misty City Stadium clash before 12,000, Richmond and William and Mary fought to a 6-6 deadlock at the 46th Old Dominion rivalry. A late drive tied the game after Otis Bunch and a strong Indian passing attack kept the outcome undecided until the final plays.
Lead USA opens with pressure as Bobby Vaughan intercepts a 16 yard threat. After intermission the Spiders surge with a Robertson to Tenore connection but offence stalls, Walton misses, and an Americans punt leads to a Red Raiders touchdown. Williamsburg press remains dangerous though final comeback falters.
Richmond fans shift from football to basketball as the Pittmen launch the 1936 37 season. Captain Lacy leads a seasoned roster with several returnees and newcomers vying for starting spots in a tough early schedule including Langley and Apprentice School tests.
Ames fields a varied lineup including Davies, Graham, McGowan, Walton, Marino, Murray, Zable, Robertson, Trueheart, Schaaf, Bunch, Vaughan, Matheny and Kielpinski in a West region matchup. Gaps and initials reflect OCR artifacts but indicate a team roster and game context with multiple named players.
Allan Nixon and Tom Todd of the Spider earned second team spots on the Times-Dispatch All-State People's Choice Team. Ned LaGrande narrowly beat Todd for a first-team tackle, with Hugh Bonine nearly unanimous at his position. Nine Richmond stars received honorable mention, including Lacy and others at end tackle guard center and backs. The 1935 list begins with Leys of Virginia and Zadoo of W&M.
Westhampton varsity and alumnae played a 0-0 tie on the lower hockey field Thanksgiving morning. Goalkeeping kept the score low as both defenses outplayed their attacks. Notable alumnae included Rebecca Brookenbrough Jackie Lowe Fannie Crenshaw and Mary Moline. Westhampton players included Elizabeth Seay Nan Owen Vivian Barnet and others.
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