William and Mary Triumphs 27 6 Over Richmond Spiders
William and Mary won the 34th meeting against the University of Richmond on Mayo Island Park Thanksgiving Day by 27 to 6. The Indians led 7-6 at halftime and pulled away in the second half scoring three more touchdowns.
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William and Mary
Spiders
Indians
University of Richmond
Mayo Island Park
Williamsburg
Red
Lce
Cain
Richmond
Irwin
Hastings
Matsu
Butt
Maryland on 1924 Football Schedule Preview
The 1924 Richmond Spider football outlook shows no firm schedule yet with Maryland Roanoke and William and Mary on the slate. A Trinity College matchup is likely and either Davidson or South Carolina may appear. Maryland hosts on Stadium Field October 11 for the third annual clash with Maryland.
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Roanoke
William and Mary
Trinity College
Davidson
University of South Carolina
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Spiders
Trinity
North Carolina
South Carolina
Educators Urge Separate Rules for Girls Athletics
A report notes that educators in the South push distinct rules for girls sports, arguing girls cannot handle strenuous exercise. Critics joke about baseball and football for girls as unsuitable, citing fatigue and emotional reactions. The committee, after a year of study, sees statewide bodies regulating high school athletics and progress in governance across Southern states.
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Stuart
Thanksgiving Day football sportsmanship noted by Richmond
A November 24 letter to the Athletic Association praises the sportsmanlike conduct after the Hampden-Sidney Richmond College game on November 17, 1923. It contrasts Richmond with Davidson and commends coaches for high standards and restraint in language.
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Athletic Association
Hampden-Sidney-Richmond
Freshmen Report For Basketball At University Of Richmond
University of Richmond opens freshmen basketball practice under Coach Dobson in Millhiser Gymnasium. Varsity reporting after Christmas as two center and forward positions open due to graduates Carlton and Zeigler. Spiders schedule includes Virginia Washington and Lee Lynchburg Hampden-Sidney with a tough season ahead.
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Spiders
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Miller
Bethel
The
Virginia
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Hampden-Sidney
Indoor track practices begin after Christmas at Richmond
University of Richmond will start indoor track under Coach Dobson after the Christmas vacation. The Spiders will increase indoor training and enter meets in Washington, Baltimore, and local events. Manager Whitehurst calls upperclassmen without 12:20 classes to report as assistant managers. a full schedule is pending travel with the baseball team and includes a late April trip to North Carolina to Trinity College.
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Washington
Baltimore
Whitehurst
North Carolina
Trinity College
Generals Capture Marathon With Low Score Of 31
Washington and Lee University won the fourth annual Times-Dispatch Marathon on the Richmond course in 31 points. Lane Howard of W and L set a course record with 26 minutes 30 seconds over 4.5 miles, beating Rosenburg of Virginia by 150 yards. Virginia finished second with 32 points and Richmond third with 75.
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University of Virginia
University of Richmond
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Dekle
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Fulton
Street
Marston
Thoma
Williams
Richwine
R.-M
Hooker
H.-S
Burrus
Stephenson
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Roanoke College
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Lingle
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