William and Mary Romps Over Spiders for 25-0 Victory
Thanksgiving Day clash sees William and Mary shut out Richmond Spiders 25 to 0 before 10 000 fans. Maxey's long runs spark the Indians while Gunter and Broaddus help steady the Spider defense through the three quarters. Final score favored the Indians as they added two touchdowns in the second half.
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William and Mary
Indians
Richmond
Maxey
William and
Mary
William
Broaddus
Dorhman
Guneter
Dohrman
Spiders
Benton
Ryan
Broaddns
Gunter
Scott
Syre
Miller
Bauserman
Landrum
Hooker
Banserman
Belcher
Washington and Lee
Randolph Macon
Suners
Virginia
Littlejohn
Smory and
Henry
Tech
Compulsory Freshman Track Postponed By Weather
Freshman compulsory track events are delayed due to bad weather. All freshmen must report daily on the athletic field to prepare for events, with coaching from Coach Pit and athletic advisors requiring participation for credit. Indoor track will train in the gym three days a week, with cross country numerals awarded and spring conference meets planned in Virginia.
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Pit
Pitt
Richmond
Gray's Armory
Virginia
Runers
Williamsburg
Roanoke
Salem Institution
Westhampton Hockey Triumph Over Farmville 6-2
Westhampton dominated Farmville 6-2 in muddy, slow conditions. Kennon Williams opened scoring followed by Lucy Wright as Westhampton pushed fast, triangular passes to drive early goals. Farmville adjusted with backline clearances but could not contain the onslaught.
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Westhampton
Farmville
Kennon Williams
Lucy Wright
Spider Cagers look to post season and upcoming basketball season
The piece notes Richmonds Spider basketball prospects for the Virginia Conference, with expectations to land among the states top four and hints at the coming practice and post holidays schedule. It recalls past matchups, football rivalries, and mythical All-Americans affecting Virginia teams and players.
Many Football Men End Careers at U. A. After Thanksgiving
Eight varsity players likely end their U. A. careers after the Thanksgiving game with William and Mary. Captain Doug Gunter led since 1926, with Ro Metcalf W. D. Holliday Jumbo Hooker Phil Newton Pete Pastore J. B. Dickerson and Bernard Miller among those stepping away from football.
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Willian and
Mary
Alma Mater
Doug Gunter
Ro B. Metcalf
W. DD. Holliday
J. D. Hooker
P. Newton
PN. Pastore
J. B. Dickerson
Bernard Miller
Gunter
Doug
Roland Metcalf
W. D. Holliday
Indians
Phil Newton
Pete Pastore
Blueheld College
Bernard
Silent Gossip Between Kin Sparks Curious Family Jokes
A playful exchange sees Ann tease about an uncle's lawyer skills with a bird joke while Helen notes a duck revealed details about a father’s profession, creating humorous family banter about professions.
Tulane Wins Tight Tilt to Preserve Flawless Record
Tulane turned back a challenge and maintained its perfect season with a narrow win, staying unbeaten as the team protected its flawless record in a hard fought game.
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Tulane
Varsity to Start Court Work With Three Letter Men
On Wednesday December 4 candidates began for the Varsity and Freshman basketball squads. The 1929-30 Varsity returns three letter men Captain Mann Acho and Onesty forming the nucleus sure to trouble opponents. Newcomers Lud Sherman Johnie Adams Doug Reams and Krapin from 1927-28 John Marshall High mix with veterans to fill gaps.
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Mann
Acho
Onesty
Lud Sherman
Johnie Adams
Doug Reams
Krapin
John Marshall High
Sherman
Washington and Lee
Adams
Lee Gaskins
Taylor Sanford
Tay Sanford
Eadho
Wwe
Seniors Win Class Hockey Championship
The Seniors defeated the Sophomores 4 to 3 in a closely contested final to claim the class hockey title. The Sophomores threatened a tying goal in the last minutes while the Seniors defended stoutly and the game opened with a fast rush before lineup delays were resolved. Continued on Page 6.
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Downs Farmville
Spiderettes
Generals
Fighting Tiger
McEver
Tennessee
Brown
Vanderbilt
Old Dominion
Kentucky
U. of A
Richmond Jean
Ann
Birdie
Thelen
Helen
Varsity
Eadio
Quint
Edgeworth
Richmond, Virginia
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