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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1932

Page

3

Varsity Letters Awarded Grid Squad on Wed

One of the largest groups of football men to receive the varsity R was rewarded at chapel exercises. Twenty five men earned letters and freshman numerals as Coach Dobson presided in the absence of Coach Mac Pitt.

Dobson Mac Pitt Perlowsski West Haven Conn Nuck Nuckols Richmond Marshall Smith Alexandria Dave Henkel Burkeville Jim Strong Appalachia George Hope Parksley Homer Essex Detroi Mich Bob Diedrich Waverly Vic Chastain Bronxville N. C Sonny Joyce Worcester Mass John Daley New Haven Ill Cain Newport News Claude Slaydon Martinsville Ed Garrison Pennington Gap Ted Booth Weaver Fred Vaughan Covert Jack Dobson Perry Schulz Riverside Jim West Smitty Morris Spec Snipes Franklin Winslow Diggs Howe Tobias Walker Lacy van Lear Brown Fugate Conrad Vinney Sehneck Martin Schadl andSaunders Parnell Gaston Iryharrow Humphes Wrenn Tenore Akin

Westhampton Girls Fight Through Mixed High School Season

Westhampton posted two wins in three varsity games amid a fall campaign. The season opened with a 2 1 victory over the Teachers after a trip to Farmville. A 7 0 win over Et Cetera preceded a 20 loss to the Wi and Mary Indians. Captain Seay West and Crews earned All Star honors as part of the team’s strong finish. The alumnae were defeated 4 0 before a 1 0 setback at Harrisonburg on the holidays trip.

Westhampton Farmville Mary Indians Spiderettes Seay West Crews Baltimore Varsity

Thatcher Colt as Ideal Thatcher Colt in The Night Club Lady

The Night Club Lady features Adolphe Menjou as Thatcher Colt, a unique detective figure who is both policeman and New York City police commissioner. The article argues Colt stands apart from Holmes and Lupin as the defining mastermind in crime fiction.

Thatcher Colt Menjou Sherlock Holmes Philo Vances Arsene Lupin Craig Kennedys New York

Pitt Freshmen Team Forms Behind Christmas Layoff

Out of 45 candidates reported to Freshman Coach Mae Pitt 18 were chosen for the first squad. The squad emphasizes fundamentals as no games are played before holidays. The schedule after Christmas lists Benedictine Hargrave Military Academy John Marshall and others with a recent loss to Hararage 28 27.

Mae Pitt Pitt Lacy Austin Tuck Brown Hash Krapin Kate Gaston Drum Ferrazzo Humphries Cook Levin Hrgharrow Garrett Benedictine Hargrave Miliary Academy John Marshall McGuires Thomas Jefferson

The Old Dark House Opens at the Byrd Theatre

Boris Karloff, famed for terror roles, reveals that the terrifying characters fascinate him. The Old Dark House premieres at the Byrd Theatre tomorrow, with makeup artist Jack Pierce perfecting his look for Universal.

BYRD Karloff Star Terror Jack Pierce Universal Byrd Theatre

Varsity Hockey Letter Winners Named by Committee

The Varsity Committee awards eleven Varsity V letters based on skill 55 percent attendance 20 percent and spirit 25 percent. Crews wins a blue V with three bars and four stars after two hockey letters plus basketball and track. Jackie from the American School in Shanghai is a two year varsity player and captain of her class team.

Jackie Sthampton Shanghai Old Red Blue

Seay to Lead Varsity Eleven and Senior Hockey Eleven

Seay captains this year's varsity eleven and plays center half for the third straight year. A freshman left wing, she moved to backfield after graduation left vacancy. This is her fourth win and she captains the Senior hockey eleven to a college hockey championship. Her play as center halfback earned her a third consecutive All-State selection from the Rockey Tournaments.

Seay

Leighty Leads Varsity Hockey Despite Manager Duties

Leighty, listed as manager, fills the left halfback role in all varsity games this fall. She played on the varsity squad last year and earns her first W. She excels in defense and passing and has handled manager duties efficiently. Next fall Dot will be in her final year and a captaincy candidate.

Leighty Dot

Kathryn Conner Stars as Freshman Letter Recipient

Kathryn Conner came to Westhampton from Collegiate and earned a varsity letter in her first season. She demonstrated technique and spirit, captained her class team, and stands as the only freshman to win a "W" this year. Expect strong performances in the next three years.

Conner Westhampton

Neale Acknowledged as Westhampton Star Player

Jessie Neale, a sophomore and on her second varsity year, is highlighted as a standout left wing for Westhampton. She earned a varsity letter in basketball, and her emblem bears two bars and two stars, with praise for her Neale-Lowe hockey pairing.

Neale Westhampton Neale-Lowe

Walton earns varsity letter as defensive standout

Walton makes her second year on the varsity hockey squad and captains the Sophomore team this year. Her defensive efficiency earns her a letter while she also plays forward for the varsity basketball team. Westhampton athletics anticipate big things from Walton in the next two years.

Little” Walton Walton Westhampton Athletics

Miss Fanny G Crenshaw Shown as Versatile Coach at Westhampton

Miss Fanny G Crenshaw is profiled for her wide background in physical education and athletics. She earned a BA from Bryn Mawr, did grad work at Columbia, and trained in Tennis and Hockey camps. She led Camp Puckwana and Camp Interlaken, taught at St Catherine's, and now focuses on athletics at Westhampton with strong spirit and leadership.

Fanny G. Crenshaw Bryn Mawr College Department of Columbia University Maine Mt. Pocono Penn Miss Crenshaw Puckwana Camp Interlaken New Hampshire Westhampton Crenshaw St. Catherine's School

Looking Them Over by Ed Perlowski

Sports roundup notes several players and teams. Er ic Erickson and Montana Mines highlight a 99 yard punt with 80 yards in the air. Red Espey of NC State set a durability mark with 33 games and 495 consecutive minutes.

ED Perlowski Eric Erickson Montana Mines Red Espey North Carolina

Varsity Club Dinner Plans Spark Initiation Night

The Varsity Club to dine Saturday at the Refectory at 6 30 with initiation in a new member ceremony. Ed Perlowski collects initiation fees. a dance at 9 follows in Millhiser Gym with guests welcome. Club officers include President Aubrey Heflin and Treasurer Ed Perlowski. new members listed along with coaches and honored guests.

Usuy Wew Wn Salat Millhiser Gymnasium Ed Perlowski Aubrey Heflin Bill Pettus Slaydon Joyce Chastain Nuckols Hope Strong Essex Greene Daley Connors Snead White Taylor Cox Pointer Henkel Smith Hobson Vaughan Hopkins Freund Henry Pettus Perlowski Falls Jaynes Heflin Campbell Hannan Bob Diedrich Bill Cain Ed Garrison Pred Vaughan Ted Boothe Jack Dobson Perry Schulz Jim West Smitty Morris Spee Snipes John Carroll Jeff Williams Bob Leverton Fil Sanford Frank M. Dobson Mae Pitt John Wicker Dick Walden Athletic Council

Marian West Secures Third Hockey Letter in Senior Year

Marian West earns her third varsity letter after four years on the hockey squad. Her background will show two bars and five stars. Known for left hand lunges and interchange with the left fullback, her senior year leaves the position open for a successor. West also captained last year's basketball team and serves as president of the Athletic Association.

Crews Westhampton Blazer West Marian The Athletic Association

Virginia Sanford A Hockey Star On The Rise

Virginia Sanford known as Baby has been a three year squad member. She guards the goal cage this season and backs the backfield with steady play. She also served as varsity manager last year and captain of her class team.

Baby Sandy

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