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.
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William and Mary
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Miller
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Taylor Sanford
Ryland
Taylor
Chatham
Caesar Uowill
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Conch Dobson
Hank Trimmer
Plank
Roanoke
Bill Gibson
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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.
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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.
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Whitten
Fork Union
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