Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-05
Y. Nj. |. and u. of n. C.. to
Play al Mayo Island
Park.

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Carolina, was to have occupied n sec
ton in Pavilion Il. hut at tho last
minute found he had to cancel his
enlargement Pressure ~ official
business was given as the reason for
the Tarhccl Governor not witnessing
the game.
Every Tarhccl and all supporters
Of V. NJ. |. who possibly could get
away for Il Weekend will he III Rich
mond to witness the contest. The
advance guard OF out-of-town visi-
tors began arriving here Thursday.
Every incoming train yesterday
brought hundreds OF others and more
arc expected early this morning
Cadets Reach Richmond Confident.
Full of confidence. but not expect
ing snap assignment the V. NJ l.
squad reached Richmond ycstcrday
afternoon at o'clock, travelling in Il
special car from Lexington. The foot
ball team dressed on the train and
went at once to Mayo Island Park.
whore a practice session of one hour
was held. When the first cadet
stepped from the train he was greet
eel by the cheers of "A numlcr OF the
Richmond Alumni Chapter. and it
WAS with difficulty that the players
tore themselves loose and started for
Tho park.
Coach Clnrkson held the workout
behind closed gates. not even the most
ardent alumni being allowed to wit
ness the practice. Plays Ia be used
against the Carolina team this after
noon We're gone over carefully. and
when the squad completed it's work
the coach announced himself as be-
Ing well pleased with the condition
of his mon. Jimmy Lccch. former
star half back at V. NJ l.. and Moore,
are the assistant coaches Of tho
cadets. Lccch took the hack field
men in hand, while Moore coached
tn. lin"mcn.
Twcnty-four players. Coaches
Clarkson, Lecch and Moore, Manager
Campbell, and Patterson. publicity
man. represent the official V. VI. l.
party. The Lexington contingent Is
Iuartcrcd Mt the Richmond and the
team Will remain there until o'clock
this afternoon. when il Will journey
Ia the park.
The three coaches were in high
spirits when seen last night. Not
ono "f them would predict Il victory
for the Cadets. hut they declared
outcome of the struggle. V. NJ. l..
Will enter today's game with her
fun strength on the field. according
10 the coaches ltid;:cly, an end. is
the only injured man on the squad.
Clarke Will play right end in the
place of Ridgcly. Both men are on
par and the absence Of RidEciy
VIII not affect the playing OF the
Cadets.
Tnrhc-IS Expected This Morning.
Carolina failed 10 arrive ycster-
day as was expected \ telegram re-
ccivcd at the jefferson. where the
Tarhccls will he chartered. was to
the effect that the Downhomcrs will
arrive in Richmond early this morn
irg Coach Fetzcr will have thirty
men in his party. The football team
viii bc given a light workout at the
park soon after arriving here.
SO evenly matched are the teams
that ii almost is impossiblc TO Sc
lcct the victorious eleven. Both
coaches have developed wcllbal-
auccd machines and teamwork has
played an important part in tho sue
cess OF each. There is slight weight
advantage in favor OF the Cadets.
This hardly is noticeable and weight
is not expected to play an important
part in the outcome OF the game.
Certain individually stand out most
prominently in the eyes OF Snccta
tors and their work will be watched
with interest. Summers, the V. NJ. l.
captain and left tackle, and Lowe,
captain and quarterback for North
Carolina, have been Important fac
tors in the success of their teams
Summers Is declared to be one of rhe
best tackles in the South, while Lowe
is conceded to he the best all-round
i,, IA. Atlantic. division
His ability TO dropkick makes him a
dangerous man and the Cadets Will
watch him today.
Pete" Miller, Y. NJ. 7. center and
former McGuire's University School
player will he observed by the local
fans Miller has played wonderful
game for the Lexington eleven ana
he is expected 10 be big figure for
the Cadets today.