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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
5
A Richmond university editorial urges increased support for minor sports including track tennis golf soccer wrestling and lacrosse. It argues small scholarships and better facilities at the University of Richmond could attract talent and broaden athletic programs beyond football and baseball.
The University of Richmond intramural softball squad posted a 7-0 first game shutout by pitcher Linnie Boyd, backed by seven runs. In the second game Boyd lost as Virginia won. commentators call him the best pitcher though one man cannot pitch every game. Badminton semifinals feature Scott Strother, John Moreau, Larry Huchner, and Colerman Yeatts. Tennis near final as VPI meets wide field. softball nears season end with no undefeated team. Intramural softball remains a popular spectator sport with strong student turnout.
Westhampton College face turnover as hockey basketball lacrosse and tennis squads lose key players to graduation. Hockey loses seven players on first and second teams with names listed. basketball and tennis grads include multiple seniors. lacrosse also lists five graduates. Also mentions a medical study linking rheumatic fever prevention.
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