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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
3
Richmond's Pittmen, fresh from intensive drills, prepare for a practice game against the Apprentice School machinists before the season volleys into the State title chase with Hampden Sydney and George Washington College on the horizon. Captain George Lacy and Herbie Hash lead eight returning lettermen as scrimmages shape up.
George Lacy co captain end of the University of Richmond grid team earned a place on Collyer's Small Time All America mythical eleven. Hank Anderson called Lacy one of the best ends he had seen this year.
Win Brown and Bunk Jacobs lead the forwards as large vacancies appear at guard and forward after Roger Leverton and Louie Himore depart. Al Dickinson and Jack Bristow latch onto spots, while Bill Robertson rests with a leg injury. Freshman material is strong but few sophomores will start. Pete Jacobs may fill Wimore's shoes as eight lettermen remain. Time will tell how the varsity shape settles in the coming weeks.
University of Richmond football team to be honored at a banquet in their honor at the Hotel Richmond on Thursday night December 12 at 6 PM. Richmond alumni chapter sponsors the event with J Claude Kidd directing plans for about 200 guests including the Spider squad and coaching staff. Wilmer O Flaherty prominent attorney will serve as toastmaster.
Spider Boxers open practice at Millhiser Gym under Coach Crane with ten days to prepare for American University. Bantamweight leader Pee Wee Wills aims to extend his undefeated collegiate record, while heavyweight Frank Tymosko leads the up Worcester veteran contingent. The squad mixes veterans Krapin Crenshaw and Nuckols with freshmen Copely and O Maherty awaiting eligibility. several lightweights contest to fill slots as December 14 bout approaches.
University of Richmond names its 1935 All Opponent Team voted by about thirty readers. Captain Joe Uram leads the squad with Randolph Macon guard Urman and Barker of Emory and Henry as running mate. Other picks include Propps and Zable ends, Helis and Cummings tackles, Sponungle center, Roberson quarterback, Berlinski left half, Bunch right half, and Megler fullback.
The text notes promising prospects for American University boxing, citing several years of turning out strong squads and serious training ahead for all boxing aspirants in Washington on January 11.
Harriet Walton of the Southeastern Reserve earns selection for the Southern Touring Team at the National Weld Hockey Tournament in Cleveland Ohio from November 28 to December 1. She captained the Virginia team and is noted as a top Virginia player. The touring squad, largely drawn from Philadelphia’s first and second teams and the national first team, will visit schools across the South starting February for six weeks to promote hockey. Southeast Reserves won all three tournament games 17 0 against Great Lakes Reserves 3 1 over Midwest and 10 1 over Northeast Reserves. The event featured an exhibition lacrosse time and an United States Team reserves match, with strong hospitality from Cleveland officials.
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