Randolph Macon Academy - Sabre Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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The Sabre “LEE Justice, Fullback Weight, 150 pounds; height, 5 ft. 8% in. Even though he did not have a horse, Lee was quite a “traveler” himself, which was often shown when he was given the ball. He proved to be a plunging fullback who seldom failed to open a hole on the offense, and who was always there when it came to backing up the line. We hope to hear of great things from him next year in college. “PAYNE Terry, Jackle Weight, 157 pounds; height, 5 ft., 8 in. Hailing from the metropolis of Bedford, a cer- tain young “Terror” cast in his lot with the 1922 squad. Payne was a mainstay in the line, and there was never an instant when his opponent did not feel his presence. He proved to be a reliable, steady player throughout the season, and was a high stepper, being impartial to both the ground and his opponent’s face. “Horsey” SEAVER, Guard Weight, 205 pounds; height, 5 ft., 9 in. Though not a protege of Mellin’s food, this baby was a living example of a food profiteer. His opponents all agreed with the man who first said “Nobody loves a fat man,’ especially when he takes it upon himself to impress his weight upon others. “Horsey” was a bulwark in the first defense and, besides serving to hide his team’s plays, he played an all-around creditable game throughout the season. “CHops” CoLuizr, Center Weight, 162 pounds; height, 5 ft., 9 in. Fresh from the U. S. S. New York came “Chops” to stand watch amidships of the line. When he anchored himself in his position at center a storm was certain to occur, and it usually ended with his opponent sinking to the ground while “Chops” rode the waves in true man-o’-war style. When a hole was required, he opened up wider than the Delaware and allowed the whole fleet of R. M. A. backs to pass through. Page eighty-seven

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=} D = Q S f Ql A =e SO. =—s The Sabre LEE “SKIMMAGE. BoorTH, Captain and [Halfback Weight, 145 pounds; height, 5 ft., 634 in. “Skimmage” was the fastest man on the team; but that is not t he only way in which he was prominent. He could round an end, drive through a line or get the loose runner equally well. In every game Booth could be depended upon for several long gains, while his excellent defensive playing stood out. An able captain and a true R. M. A. man, his loss will be keenly felt by next year’s squad. “HANK” SHELOR, Manager and End Weight, 145 pounds; height, 5 ft., 6 in. “Hank,” who was one of our best halves last year, was shifted from quarter to end early in the season. Playing this position the remainder of the year, he distinguished himself and, inci- dentally, showed us why he was “all Carolina” end in 1920. We have no doubt but that he will make good in college next year. “REVEREND” Moore, Guard Weight, 163 pounds; height, 5 ft., 8 in. “Reverend,” studying for the ministry, must have thought that his opponent was Old Nick himself—the only reason that we can give for a preacher fighting as he did. He was one of the best guards that R. M. A. has seen in many a day, and our only regret is that he is not return- ing next year. You have heard of the “Praying Colonels.” Well, we can boast the “Fighting Parson.” “CHARLIE” Pitt, Halfback Weight, 138 pounds; height, 5 ft. 714 in. Although very light, this boy proved to be one of our best ground gainers. He always went into the game with the fighting spirit that is necessary to win. Charlie was also very good on the de- fense, and his punting proved to be one of the great factors in keeping the enemy away from our goal. Page cighty-six

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The Sabre “OQozy” Jones, Fullback Weight, 165 pounds; height, 5 ft., 8 in. - “Oozy”’ came to us from the ‘Tarheel State, where he made his letter in high school. He was unlucky in being crippled in the opening game, thus keeping him from displaying his best wares in the other contests. He returns to the Academy next year, and we all expect great things of him. “Epitor” WILLs, End Weight, 122 pounds; height, 5 ft. 7% in. Wills, playing end, had the distinction of being the lightest man on the team; but he made up for his lack of weight by his speed. On the defense he was an ever-ready menace, and R. M. A. found him a valuable asset in of-— fensive work. John was highly deserving of his place on the flank position, and showed his var- sity calibre at all times by his aggressiveness and steady playing. “Pap” GOoopaLL, Tackle Weight, 162 pounds; height, 5 ft., 8 in. The team could always count on “Pap” opening a hole whenever it was needed. Whenever one had to be stopped up to prevent the opponents from coming through, the boy from Madison was pushed in. Little distance was gained over or around him, and whenever the enemy ran a play against his position, they thought that they had struck a stone wall. “Doc” Rucker, Quarterback Weight, 135 pounds; height, 5 ft., 8 in. Coming to us from Bedford High School, Joe was proof that size is not all that matters in football, but that head work counts for some- thing. We were unusually lucky to have him available when Shelor was shifted to end. Joe has another year with us, and we look forward to seeing his pretty running and throwing of passes next season. Page eighty-eight