The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-25
SPIDERS AVALANCHE
RANDOLPH MACON IN
UN|NTERtSI|HG GAME
Locals Register Twelve Touchdowns
Holding Opponents to Single First
Down-MiIler Hurt
SIMPSON SHINING
LIGHT OF CONTEST
Show Poor Defense,
Seldom Stopping Aggressive Spider
Piungers-Riddick and Bardy Play
Well.

In a game which somewhat re-
sembling a track meet. Richmond
College defeated Randolph Macon
College yesterday afternoon so TO 0.
The large score piled up war due TO
the extraordinary aggressiveness of
the Spider eleven aud the lack OF g
proper defensive fight on the part OF
the Ashland team.
The game was slow from the begin
ming. the ball being played In RAN
dolph Macon territory throughout the
contest, as they seemed unnhle 10 ad-
vance 1t by any means whatsoever.
Only one first down was registered by
the Jackets during the fray. The
Spider aggregation was In the game
from start to finish with their usual
vivacity and punch, which resulted
In a wholly offensive game for them.
The entire Spider backfeld carried
the ball to perfection. and II would be
hard to pick out the most alert man
in moving the p!gskln Tom Miller
took the ball over for the first touch
down after a series OF linz piunges by
Rogers and Spencer in the first three
minutes OF play. In the next play
Miller received sprained ankle,
which forced him out Of the fray for
the next two quarters: When he again
went into the game In the second
quarter the Jackets seemed unable to
stop him. he would skirt the ends in
long sweeping runs when ever given
a chance, and with the magnificent in
reference of his teammates the yell
low Jackets seemed completely out
witted.
Simpson, the little general, was the
most conspicuous figure on the field
on account OF his size and ability in
advancing the ball. Whenever few
Yards Mers- needed-tor~a-GE st-6oMn
Simpson would manage to wrfggle
through the line FOR the required
amount many times getting away for
a great deal more than WAS needed.
The opposing tackIers were unable
hands on him on account of his wrig-
Cling, squirming and eel-like ability
In running the broken field.
Captain Ridd.ck and Hardy were
in the ltmelight for their team until
Riddick was taken out IN the third
half because of spratned ankle.
Riddick had great deal of drive to
him. but was unable TO gain on &C
count Of the lack of an interference
by his teammates. He did the punt
ing for Randolph Macon while he was
in efs game, hu TINS ieA 10 mar 0g
lot after he was taken ont II was
Hardy who ran abe Spider defensive
for Randolph Macon's only first down
and longest gain. The great bulk or
the defensive work put mp by the
was a result Of the speed and
ability OF these men.
Captain whtttet. OF the Spiders.
played an exceedingly good game at
his end position. In running inter
ference and breaking up forward
passes he WAS especially apt, as was
his running mate. Milbourne.
Kuyk and Spencer played their
usual good games. the former play
Ing only one-half OF the game on acc
count of temporary sickness. Every
spider backNeld man and the two ends
registered at least one touchdown TO
their credit
The crowd was unusually small,
w hitch was largely due TO the con-
ficting interests in the City ana the
surmised one-sided game.
The lineup and summary;