The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-26
ALUMNI GATHERS
FOR Bic BATTLE
Continued From First Page)

on the championship of the South
Vanderbilt and Virginia have met on
the gridiron but four times Three OF
these engagements were all within the
space of four seasons. previous to 1899.
and the fourth occurred last fall. ut
Mashviiie. Their opening encounter,
which was played in Atlanta during
the Cotton States Exposition In 1885,
resulted in one touchdown each but
rs Virginia kicked goal and the Com
modores failed, the Orange and Blue
was returned victor. Tho next mix
up between the teams occurred in
Nashville in December, 1887, being n
post season affair. that resulted in no
scoring on either side. This contest
was about as close as they make 'em.
with neither side having any apprecia-
bic advantage. The third game though,
was all Virginia's, and score of 90
TO attostod probably tho true relative
merits OF the two squads, which met
In Louisville In 1898. In November of
last year McGugin's squad won by two
touchdowns over Virginia. which pre-
sented badly battered team. The
series NOW stands: two wins for Vir-
ginia, ono for Vanderbilt, and a tie.
FirSinin Mt Fever Hent.
Virginia spirit Is at fever heat. and
the whole university is aroused in sup
port OF the greatest college dcmonstra-
versity.
Realizing the Importance of sys-
tematized and concentrated cheering,
those in charge OF tho cheering corps
have been making extensive plans for
tho coming fracas with the Commo-
dores. While Hend Coach Warren has
been tutoring the first squad In the
fne points OF the game. and has been
whipping his aggregation into trim
for tho conflict, the student body, to
man. has been bonding all possible
energy in support OF the team. This
was demonstrated fully at the big
scnd-off given the team on THURSDAY
night az 1t took the train at union
station for Atlanta. Seven hundred
students marched down Main Street.
eight abreast. headed by n drum corps.
and the enthusiasm exceeded anything
seen here in years-even on the re-
turn of the team, which defeated the
Navy several years ago. The cheer
Ing corps will assemble 500 strong
next Saturday In tho greatest exhibit
ton OF roofing ever witnessed ut Lam
beth Field. Dick" Diberts hfe and
drum corps will DO on hand to add to
tho din.
Alumni from this and other States
are coming in droves TO SEQ the great
battle ana Incidentally to witness tho
oeolcatlon OF tho now concrete stadi-
um. just completed at cost OF SEQ
! ooV, and conceded 10 be tho finest ath :
! iehc OUTFIT IN tho entire southland,
| Special trims will be run from Wash :
( lnGton, Richmond. Lynchburg and Nor
ioik- largo delegation is expected
/ rom each OF these places. Tho Lynch :
4 purg alumni alone have reserved 200
seats Most of the preparatory schools
OF tho State will attend en- mnssc. and
large delegations from the various fe-
Inaio schools Will grace tho occasion.
brom present prospects. 1t may DO safe
/ pTephesied that every one OF the
o'VoO seats In The now stadium viii
be occupied wheE the referees whistle
opens tne greatest conflict Lambeth
Fieid has ever witnessed
Personnel OF yirginia'n Eleven.
AS to ;he game Itself. comparative
hgGres on the two teams show that tha
Two eieVens arc pretty evenly matched
tihe personnel OF the Virginia team Is
as follows. ''' "a
Aubrey Leon Carter. OF Houston.
He1- right guard and captain. Age