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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

6

McGuire's University School Triumphs Over Richmond Scrubs 7 to 0

McGuire's University School outplayed the University of Richmond Scrubs on Stadium Field for a 7 to 0 victory. A long forward pass from Reams to Mayfield set the only score just before halftime, and the Spiders failed to mount sustained offense.

McGuire University University of Richmond Scrubs Stadium Field Reams Mayfield Richmond Spiders Harrison Collegians Hillsman Ratcliffe Cook

92H Interesting Statistics on Spider Footballists

Not enough readable facts present to form a complete summary. The fragment mentions statistics on football players and includes scattered terms like position weight and height but lacks identifiable people, teams, dates, or events.

Referee’s Whistle Echoes Across Virginia College Matchups

A lively slate features University of Richmond versus William and Mary in Norfolk and V P 1. against Washington and Lee in Lynchburg. Across the state, teams from Hampden Sidney to Davidson meet in varied venues as a crowd from the Old North State laments seven turnovers to the Spiders, five yards from goal.

University of Richmond William and Mary Norfolk Washington and Lee Lynchburg Randolph Macon Hampden- Sidney Richmond N.C. State College Petersburg University of Virginia Harvard Cambridge Davidson Citadel David University of N. C Maryland Chapel Hill Lynchburg College Trinity Durham Navy Western Reserves Annapolis Univ. of Penn Penn State College Philadelphia Princeton West Virginia Yale Colgate New Haven Pittsburg Lafayette Old North State Spiders

Safety Valve earns praise for balanced football performance

The piece lauds a near perfectly balanced team with strong defense and improved offense. It contrasts the Red and Blue's weaker showing with the Wildcats and Spiders, noting the Wildcats' scoring ineffectiveness but their influence on the opponent. The article also mentions infrastructure progress like widening Stadium Field and completed tennis courts.

New Gym Project Hopes To Turn Sand Into Concrete

The piece notes sand is hauled to the gym site but questions its suitability as a foundation. It expresses hope that the sand will be mixed with stickum to create concrete for the project.

Ob rie Says In Doubt Punt

A quip notes the saying Obrie favors punting when uncertainty arises. The line plays with repetition and mock caution as a media-friendly aside.

Obrie Punt

William and Mary Beat Victorious Against Rival

The team from William and Mary secured a win over a rival, delivering a decisive performance. Key players contributed strong offense and defense to seal the victory and boost team momentum.

Spiders Still Lead Mythical League After Saturday Game

The Spiders retain first in the mythical league despite a Saturday defeat. William and Mary were favored to beat U T S. Wake Forest dropped coach losses as Furman won. Hampden-Sidney beat Lynchburg. Maryland State defeated V P L. Catholic U fell 84 to 0 to Lafayette. Tomorrow the Spiders must defend top spot versus the Indians as the Tigers meet the Jackets to decide promotion.

Iai Moshene Davidson Edvomisuconetiel Lynchburg Wake Forest Spiders William and Mary Furman Hampden-Sidney A. A Maryland State V.-P

Notable Alumni Attend Saturday Game in City

A large turnout included many out of town men such as Buzz Gilliam football star B A 09 Carl Robinson ex 20 of Norfolk Va Dick Wood B A 17 basketball captain and Gates Kidd ex 19 Varsity center among those present.

Buzz” Gilliam Carl Robinson Norfolk Dick Wood Gates Kidd

Politically Inclined Youth Debate Front Porch Campaign

A dialogue shows a youth questioning the front porch campaign’s effectiveness while a flapper dismisses it, preferring a movie outing as a more convincing distraction. The judge hears the exchange reflecting social attitudes and entertainment vices of the era.

The Two Keys to Success: Luck and Pluck

A concise adage notes success hinges on luck and pluck, with luck guiding who to pluck. The line wittily suggests opportunity and initiative drive achievement, implying bold pursuit matters as much as fortune.

Another Boston Hold Up Unclear Garment Remark

A brief quote notes a man describing “Another Boston hold up” while adjusting his garter, reflecting a terse observational moment from an unidentified source.

Boston

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