Washington and Lee at Virginia

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 4, 1928, page 85

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  VIRGINIA ANNEXES THRILLING BATTLE Downs Washington and Lee, 20–⁠13, Registering Two Quick Scores. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, November 3-Virginia defeated Washington and Lee, 20 to 13, this afternoon, playing alert foot ball to win the third success sive victory from the Generals and the tenth in a series of IA games dating back to 1890. Cavaliers and Generals alike seemed to have shaken off the sluggish play of the last few contests, and the 10000 in the stands we’re thrilled by contest full of excitement and color from Virginias successful on-side kick at the opening until Pinkerton intercepted a pass in the Cavalier end zone at the close. Coach Earle Neale’S charges started the contest on their toes and followed the surprise kickoff by blocking the first Washington and Lee punt. Flip pin was on top of Thibodeau before ne could kick, and Debutts recovered the ball on the 25-yard line Five plays later Johnny Sloan carried over the first touchdown, but Faulconers try for point was blocked. A few minutes later Sloan ran a punt back Is yards to midf1eld, and within Jess than 10 minutes after the game had started Faulconer went across with The second score. This time his drop kick was true. Washington and Lee took on new life when Thibodeau went 30 yards around end to the 6-yard line. Virginia’s defense steadied. out White went over the goal on the fourth down Lofts kick for point was blocked. The Generals continued their mag nificent rally with another drive of 60 yards, which ended when White scored again. This time Lott tied the score with his kick. Virginia’s winning touchdown came carly III the second hclf when Lofts tumble was recovered Flippin, who cerried 1t 35 yards = oss the goal. Faulccncr added the extra point. Flip pin, who is Virginia captain of track, was at end for the first time after an illness of a month and play3d SEN sational game throughout Both Gain Steadily. Both teams continued their attacks upon each others goals, but neither was successful. Washington and Lee finally resorted to the air, hut Taylor, Sloan and finally p.Ekerton intercepted passes from Lott. Near the close the Generals coach sent In Williams, who had not played since he was injured aiding the Generals in defeating Carolima State. His chance came after two runs by Lott had putt the ball IL yards from the Cavalier goal. He tipped with his fingers the pass which Pinkerton intercepted IN the end zone for touch back on the last play. From start to finish the game was a spectacular duel between two teams determined to win The Generals were somewhat over-anxious on the start, hut rallied sp,endidly with the tide seemingly hopeless against them. while the virginians appeared aler: at all times.

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Virginia leads 19–⁠13–⁠1 in 33 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.