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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1925

Page

3

Intimate Dope on Spider Players Before Purkey Day Battle

Dave Miller will end his Spider career in the Purkey Day clash with William and Mary tomorrow afternoon. The Lynchburg standout, from Chatham Training School, has been a field general for three years for the University. Taylor Sanford from Chatham, a first year left tackle, joins veteran coach Dobson’s line. Hank Trimmer anchors the left guard, a wall against opponents. Jesse Dillon replaces Bill Gibson at pivot after his Hampden Sydney showing. Virgil Goode, captain of the track team, stars at right end and is slated to shine in Thursday’s game.

Dave Miller Spider William and Mary Adrot Miller Lynchburg Taylor Sanford Ryland Taylor Chatham Caesar Uowill Spider Satellite Conch Dobson Hank Trimmer Plank Roanoke Bill Gibson Spider Eleven Dobson Jesse Dillon Work Union Hampden-Sidney Jesse Virgil Goode Virgil Lynchburg College Ryland Sanford Sanford Pete

Sanford Shines as Three Letter Captain Leads Spider Squad

Ryland Sanford, in his third year, plays left end for the Spider team and has become a consistent force. Captain Miller, described as a three letter man in baseball and basketball, supports the squad as key teammates prepare for tomorrow's showing. Sanford's tall frame and reliable pass-catching reach boost the offense and provide strong defensive presence.

Miller

Spider eleven players and their fighting spirit spotlight

Eb Whitten dubbed minute man of the Spider eleven for playing every minute in 1924. The article praises his backbone and quick fights, notes his Fork Union prep, and mentions teammate Joe DeMotte a hard charging right tackle on varsity for three years and center on basketball. It highlights players Goode from Chatham Training and Pete Peterson a light but rising left halfback with strong end runs.

Eb Witten Spider Frank Dobson Witten Trimmer Whitten Fork Union Mae Pitt

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