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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
3
University of Richmond relay team finishes fourth in Philadelphia as a false start penalty and a spill on the curve hinder performance. Goode, Edwards, Sharpe, and Tharpe anchor the Spiders after a tough start and a strong late push.
Medical College defeated the University of Richmond 4-3 on the Country Club courts. The Spiders led in singles with three wins, but Medico took both doubles matches. Kincheloe and Lloyd starred for Medico, with Lloyd a former Spider, in a comeback thriller.
Randolph Macon and the University of Richmond canceled their game in Ashland on Tuesday afternoon due to rain. The Richmond nine traveled to the Yellow Jackets but could not stage the contest and the teams prepared to depart.
In foul weather suited to football, the University of Richmond defeated Lynchburg College 73 to 0. Minter started on the mound for Richmond before Dunsmore relieved him after two hits. Dunsmore shut down Lynchburg rest of game as Dave Miller collected two hits and three runs for the Spiders. N Oliver led Lynchburg with notable efforts.
Chalkley’s catching has weakened the Indians as the Spiders prepare Saturday. William and Mary has exceeded expectations and competes with top state teams. Richmond counts on veteran lettermen to defend last year’s success, with Creath likely to start on the mound and Minter and Dunsmore in reserve.
The piece notes an upcoming Williamsburg game with comparative scores hinting at an edge for the Indians while praising the strong infield and Spiderine fielders. It also highlights recent Wake Forest wins, close meet finishes, fast track sprinters Joe Williams and Bloxom, Trimmer’s shot put improvement, Virgil Goode’s broad jump record, and Goode’s all around athletic role.
Richmond University cindermen win 78 to 30 on Byrd Park track. Hood led with a 44 second 440 yard, Clothier excelled in high jump and hurdles, while McG. and Roy teams posted numerous event wins including sprints, distances, and field events.
Bridgewater College suffered a 10-4 loss to the University of Richmond at Stadium Field last Friday. Kit May was unable to contain Richmond’s heavy hitting as Ken Walden and Captain Cook sparked the Spiders’ offense with multi hit games and three runs scored. Sam Creath pitched effectively for Richmond while Bridgewater managed lone runs in the sixth and seventh innings.
The Richmond squad looks to claim the State Championship after beating William and Mary in basketball for the Old Dominion crown. The Indians and Spiders have swept aside Lynchburg Bridgewater and challenged Eagles Hornets, with Death Valley Bengals also viewed as a strong threat this season.
Wake Forest College placed second as the University of Richmond Spartans dominated at Stadium Field. Virgil Goode led the Spider scorers with multiple wins and a new broad jump college record. Daniels and Bloxom tied for second in overall points for Wake Forest with eight to ten marks.
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