Underdog Upsets Stir Fans and Coaches Across Sports
Bill Stover celebrates the drama of upsets in American sports, noting how they energize fans and pressure coaches. He cites how a single surprising win can transform a season for small schools, boost prestige, and create lasting memories. Tomorrow night the Spiders host VMI’s Keydets in a Big Six Southern Conference meet at 8:15.
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Oklahoma
Yankees
Bobby Morrow
Parry O’brien
Spiders
VMI
Special Exam Deadline for 1955 56 and Summer Session
Students are reminded that special examinations for the second semester 1955 56 and the 1956 summer session will be given Friday January 11 at 2 30 p m This is the last time these special examinations may be taken Students must file an application in the registrar s office and pay a 2 00 fee in the treasurer s office before the college closes for Christmas vacation.
Campus Interviews Outlook For January
Placement Services lists internal revenue service with Mr Hayes and accounting majors in Bam Room 045 B A on January 4. January 7 brings State Planters Bank of Commerce and Trusts with Mr Moncure Patteson for banking trainees in Room 104 and individual interviews in Room 217. January 8 features McCormick & Go Baltimore with Mr Fred Ogburn for management trainees in Room 104 and individual interviews in Room 217. January 9 includes Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Hartford with Mr Daniel P Hanton for individual interviews in Room 217.
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Dean
J. Gray
T. S. Berry
Internal Revenue Service
Hayes
Wah
Bam
State Planters Bank of Commerce and Trusts
Moncure Patteson
A.B
B.S
Bs.b. Caidas
McCormick & Go
Baltimore
Fred Ogburn
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Conn
Daniel P. Hanton
Spiders Rally But Fall To Washington and Lee in OT
Richmond Spartans squandered a late 11-point rally to force overtime but Washington and Lee dominated 86-83. Lambiotte led Richmond with 19 points, Mitchell 18, Rauppius 14, and Paschel 18 as four players reached double figures. Prior win over Virginia Cavaliers 65-59 featured Lambiotte 17 and Mitchell 16.
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University of Richmond Spiders
Lexington
Washington and Lee Generals
Generals
Spiders
Red and Blue
Phil Morris
Warren Mitchell
Larry Rauppius
Nets
Lambiotte
Richmond
Roy Paschel
Mitchell
Rauppius
Virginia Cavaliers
Richmond Spiders Hold On In Tight Win
The Spiders edged their opponent as a late rally around free throws decided the game. Mitchell and Lambiotte contributed key plays while the crowd of about 2 800 stayed parked as Richmond secured the victory.
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Gavalier
Richmond
Spiders
Mitchell and Lambiotte
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Donald Mayer
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