Randolph Macon Academy - Sabre Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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K , ' SABRE2 F 1-9-2-BQ N51 ROANOKE DEMOLAY at Bedford January 24th Although they possessed less ability, DelVlolay was able to vanquish us solely because they held that elusive teamwork in their grasp. Every time a play was called for, the Purple were in position for a cage and our hard working five were never able to over- come their lead. The game ended with DelVlolay leading, 36-I9. JEFFERSON HIGH at Bedford February -4th in 'F ' Meeting our rivals of the gridiron on the court we started a scoring bee. Wengler, Duncan and Ross pitched many goals, but the Roanoke boys were just a few points ahead at thehalf. The remaining period was slower an-d we fell still further behind. After the wounded were taken away ai1d'the smoke had cleared Jefferson was vic- torious, 50-3l. AUGUSTA - FISHBURNE 7,SrAuNToN Away-February 6th, 7th, Sth h H Our three-day trip proved a rather futile crusade, the new courts andthe cramped quarters helping in our defeat. The first contest, 'with A.'M. At, ended in the uneven score Of'55-23, and our encounter with Staunton resulted in the worst defeat of the '28 season, ,Staunton winning, 83529. We came out better with Fishburne, but were defeated -there 40-20. Although the' trip cannot be called a success the team gave all its fight. ' I Ill ' lllf l

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-S SABREZ 1'9-2'8XQYff F oRK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY at Bedford-February 10th When the whistle blew for the half Randolph-Macon Academy had a slight lead on the Woodsmen, but they succeeded in pulling away to a 50-36 victory. This game, played before a small audience, proved to be one of the best exhibitions on the school court this year. V. P. I. CFROSI-ID at Blacksburg February l3th The last game away carried the Lemon and Black quint to the home of the V. P. I. cadets. Here we were defeated, 60-I7, in a slow-moving battle. DANVILLE MILITARY INSTITUTE at Bedford-February 20th This was a fast-moving game, full of thrills and unexpected shots. The first quarter ended with D. Nl. I. almost nine points in the lead, but the half ended with Randolph-Macon Academy two points. behind. Our rally was not successful, however, and D. lVl. I. won the laurels 32-24. V. E.. S. at Bedford-February 26th The last game of the season proved the worst one played this season, although not played against a wonder team. Our boys seemed dull and lifeless, the only player who put outi' being Ross, who dropped eleven of our eighteen points. The final score read 45-18. I L89 ill! 'T - --'III .ug- T... .fi 1. -1 '-'T 1-1.