Spiders Set College Relay Record at South Atlantic Meet
The Richmond relay quartet led by Sharpe Goode won the South Atlantic relay title beating Maryland and others, clocking 3 43 to set a college record. Edgward and Byrd's Maryland runner tied for second as Pryor? Noted Spider placers included Plom ing in the open mile and Tharpe in the half mile.
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Sharpe
Goode
Richmond
Pugh
Maryland
Edwards
William and Mary
Curly Byrd
Jim Tharpe
U. of R
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Naval Academy
Spider
Ploming
Tharpe
Ray Watson
Ray Dodge
Spiders Humble Jackets and Indians at Johns Hopkins Indoor Meet
The University of Richmond crack relay team defeated Maryland William and Mary and beat Coach Tasker’s Randolph Macon in a strong Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment Indoor meet in Baltimore. Paavo Nurmi dazzled as the outstanding performer, winning the two mile race. Jackson Scholey of New York AC won the invitation 100 yard dash. Georgetown won the quarter mile open handicap. Boston College took the one and seven-eighths mile relay. Willie Phint and Sid Leslie won sprint events.
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University of Richmond
Maryland
William and Mary
Washington
Tasker
Randolph Macon
Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Spiders
Paayo Nurmi
Phanton Finn
Nurmi
Jackson Seholy
New York Athletic Club
H. H. Cumming
University of Virginia
Cumming
Georgetown
Georgetown University
Lsteweg
Hastman
Boston College
Penn State
la Fayette College
Pennsylvania
Willie Phint
Sid Leslie
George Washington Defeats Spiderettes In Close Meet
Westhampton and George Washington contested a tight game in Millhiser Gym with Westhampton winning 24 to 18. Captain Marjorie Rhoades and Rebecca Brockenbrough led the Westhampton attackers while Young and Cate starred for George Washington. The halftime score was 11 to 11.
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Westhampton
Millhiser Gymnasium
George Washington
George Washington University
Marjorie Rhoades
Rebecca Brockenbrough
Young
Cate
Westhampton Wildcats Meet William and Mary In Key Nair
Westhampton basketball faces rival William and Mary in Williamsburg with recent scores against George Washington University suggesting a home advantage but the Red and Blue remain determined to win. Westhampton has faced William and Mary three times, twice at home and once on the road.
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Westhampton Basketeers
Williamsburg
George Washington University
William and Mary
Westhampton
Washington Guards Stifle George Forward Trio in Narrow Win
Visitors took the lead as Lett and Everhart shut down George Washington forwards, allowing a tight victory by three field goals. The strong defense sealed the win for the visitors.
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Lett
Everhart
George Washington
Kappa Sigma Favored To Meet Pi Kappa Alpha In Title Fight
Interfraternity basketball action shows Kappa Sigma leading Phi Kappa Sigma 32 to 10 and 21 to 16 against Phi Delta Omega. Phi Kappa Sigma downed Phi Gamma Delta 160 in four overtimes. Pi Kappa Alpha has won all games by forfeit.
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Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha Five
Phi Kappa Sigma
Phi Delta Omega
Phi Gamma Delta
Theta Chi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Richmond Tigers Triumph Over William and Mary 27 26 in Williamsburg
University of Richmond ends 1925 basketball season with a narrow 27 to 26 victory over William and Mary at the Wigwam, breaking a six year home and away tie between the rival colleges. The win caps a memorable season with the Spiders displaying decisive late rally.
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Lynchburg
Bridgewater
University of Richmond
William and Mary Indians
Williamsburg
Dobsonites
Richmond
Spiders Capture State Title With Win Over Bridgewater
Richmond defeats Bridgewater College 29 23 to clinch the state collegiate basketball title. DeMotte leads Richmond with ten points as Spiders pull away in the second half after a tight first period. Payne and Myers shine for Bridgewater, while Glick and Miller pace Richmond on defense and offense.
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Spiders
Bridgewater College
Richmond
Eagles
Key
Bridgewater
Payne
Bell
Richmonders
Joe DeMotte
Myers
DeMotte
Miller
Spose
Ea Geceena Focwata Sesaene
Glick Peterson
Cram
Cline Miller
Cline
Ziegler
Peterson
Glick
Craun
Good
Gooch
Virginia
Hilliard
Herman
of R
Dobson Wins Narrowly Seizes State Collegiate Title
Dobson edged the Galley five 26 to 31 in a thrilling contest at the Westhampton fair. The victory secures the State Collegiate Title for the first time in many years and sets a hopeful course for future seasons.
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Dobson
Quint
Westhampton
Local Quint Edges W and M 27 26 in Close Rivalry
University of Richmond defeats William and Mary 27 to 26 at George Blow Memorial Gym in Williamsburg. Herbert Peterson scores the decisive late field goal after a back and forth second half as Al Soose and Captain Dave Miller anchor the Spider defense. Peterson finishes with nine points.
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Eagles
Bridgewater
Roger Millhiser
Frank M
Herbert Peterson
University of Richmond
William and Mary
George Blow
Indians
Spiders
Miller
Peterson
Richmond
Dobsonites
Kalin
Williamsburg
al Soose
Dave Miller
Rats” Kahn
South
Spose
John Todd
Kahn Bellise
Marshall DeMotte
Centey
Sexton
SPOS
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Thorpe
University of Maryland
Cavalier
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Johns Hopkins
Brockenbrough
Rhoades
Interfraternity
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Pi Alphas
Spiders Cup
Leam
Kok
Vieter
Zeigler
Carlton
Eagle Basketeers
U. R
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