Gobblers Defeat Squadron, 6 to 0

O. D.'s And O. G.'s To Southern Conference Of- Clash This Thurs- ficials To Meet Dec- day ember 11 VOLUME XXX LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MONDAY, NOV. 30, 1936 NUMBER 11 Hops Attract Corps Receives Welcome In Roanoke O- G.'s Meet Gobblers Defeat Many Cadets As Mob Jams City For Big Game O. D.'s Thurs. Two Dances Are Highspots Of The Thanksgiving Day Bitter Rivals Prepare For Squadron, 6 To Ring Figure On Friday Night Celebration After Renewal Of The Classic 0 Is Proclaimed Successful Battle This Week; Have The VMI oorps rolled into Roan- paraded on the field, which added Strong Teams oke Thursday morning and literally parade on the field, which added Scores Touchdown Marvin Cregger And Mel With the dying strains of his Henry Lead Techmen To theme, "I'm Getting Sentimental took possession of the city until additional color to the already col- If tentative plans outlined by Over You," echoing through the their deparature late that night. orful spectacle. After the final leaders of both organizations are Win As VMI Falters rafters of 'Ninety-Four Hall Tom- After parading through downtown whistle the VPI corps made short carried out, the annual game be- my Dorsey brought to a close one Roanoke to the Patrick Henry Ho- work of the goal posts. tween the Officers of the Day and Score Comes Early tel, the headquarters of the corps, of the most successful sets of Several Dances Given the Officers of the Guard will be cadets were free until the game played next Thursday afternoon, Thanksgiving dances ever held at Entertainment in the form of 17,000 Fans See 33rd Renewal formation at 1:00 P. M. Tom Hotchkiss, president of the O. the Institute. Aside from a finan- dances was plentiful. The first, Of Classic Game Manuevers Impressive G.'s said today. The arrangement cial standpoint the hops were a given by the Hollins club at the The VMI corps were the first followed a challenge made by the marked success in attendance and Patrick Henry, was in the morn' A crowd ctf almost 17,000 spec- to make their appearance on the O. G.'s to the O. D.'s, which was enjoyment. The largest crowd in ing between eleven and one. Prob- tators braved the cold to turn field this year. They made an im- prompltly taken up by the latter several years was present both ably the most widely attended pressive appearance in their mili- organization. Final plans for the out and watch a spirited Virginia nights which added both color dance was the military ball, given tary gray as they passed before game have not yet been made, but Tech eleven upset the VMI Flying and glamor to the occasion. at the city auditorium. Some ca- the reviewing stand. After pass- the team will practice this week Squadron on Maher Field in Roan- Dorsey "Tops" dets made their way to Hotel ing in review, the Keydets formed so as to be in shape for the bitterly Mr. Dorsey and his band's per- Roanoke, while others attended the oke by a score of 6-0. a Pershing square and gave a yell fought battle. formance was 'tops' through the for both teams. The VPI corps many private dances throughout The Gobblei victory came as a entire set of hops. His novel ar- the city. Leaders of each team hope to result of an early first period drive marched on the field several min- get either one of the younger as- rangement of new hit tunes have J 5 ^ which was started by the brilliant utes later. Led by a student band, Although the evening entertain- sistant varsity coaches or some marked him as one of the top- the boys from Blacksburg present ment had somewhat compensated 60 yard return of the opening flight bands of the day. His ar- others to coach the two teams. The kick-off by Cregger. Witih the ed a colorful picture in their blue the bitter disappointments suffer O. D.'s were reported to have had rangement of the "Spirit" in three with tiny megaphones on their ed in the afternoon, it was a tired, ball on the VM2 35 yard line, it quarter time for the Ring Figure a number of plays drawn up and MEL HENRY—VPI took the Techmen just eight plays backs. They contented themselves sleepy and indifferent corps that would confine their practice to was something new and different. with making a mass formation in made their way to the train for to go over for a touchdown, but To add to the spirit of the occa fundamentals and learning these Sadoro missed the placement for the middle of the field and gave the deparature—and every cadet plays. sion Mr. Dorsey had arranged i a cheer for VMI and their own could be heard saying, "it will be the extra point. O. D.'s Strong Post Exchange medley of the "Spirit" played in Alma Mater. different next year." For the remainder of the game Although the O. G.'s have a large all the various tempos of the day, the Big Red Team stormed up and number of players from which to The band naturally featured the Room Opened down the field between the twen- choose their team, the strength of 'Swing' type of music for which it ty yard lines. However, once in- is so weU known. It was on very Council Meets Conference To the two organizations is about even. The O. G.'s have a number Addition To P. E. Is Modeled side Of theit the attack was halted few pieces that people could catch After Courtvard Of Eng- time and tjljne by the VPI him slowing down enough to smug- of brilliant players, but the O. D.'s Next Tuesday Discuss Plan lish Inn forward wall. A look at the stat- gle in a waltz or two. The revival will be able to put a slightly istics reveals; the startling fant of an old favorite "Learn to Croon" stronger first team on the field. that the Flyinp Squadron did not met with the approval of the audi* Monograms To Be Awarded Officials To Meet On Decem- Hotchkiss stated that he was un- Openng with a flourish last complete a s-ingle pass. ence and two of his best waltzes At Fall Meeting Of Ath- ber 11; Observers Pre- certain as to just who would coach week, the new reception room gave 0 were his theme and the new "Close letic Council dict '"Fireworks' the team, or who would 'be in the promise of being one of the best Team Performs Well to Me." starting line up. He broadcast an and certainly the most artistic im- Although not up to the standard The fate of the much discussed appeal to all members of the or- provement in the whole construc- presented in the Maryland game, Memories of a very successful The Athletic Council, scheduled ganization who could play football tion program at VMI. All during the membeis of the Big Red Team set of Mid-winter hops were to meet next Tuesday, will have Graham Plan will be decided in to come out for the team. The the dances, the room was continu- turned in a fine performance. Cap- brought back by Tommy Dorsey a great deal of business to trans- Richmond when representatives of act when the members convene. O. D.'s very equally indefinite as ally crowded with the cadets and tain Jim Farley at his guard posi- when he played the novelty "An- the member schools of the South- to their team, but promised that Routine business to be disposed of their friends. tion and Dave Kane on the left nie's Cousin Fannie" which was ern Conference meet on Decern- they would present a strong outfit is the awarding of monograms to The room has been modeled to flank came through in their usual featured by the Dorsey Brothers a ber 11th. when the two teams take the field members of the football team, and represent the courtyard of an old fine style as. they closed their foot- year or two ago. The stunning VMI will be represented at the Thursday afternoon. the awarding of numerals to the English Inn. The high walls rep- ball playing careers with V. M. X. Edythe Wright met all expecta- meeting by Colonel James A. An- Battle Attracts Interest members of the rat squad. In ad- resent the outside of the building, Wayt Clark gained his last yardago tions both in looks and in her derson, a member of the V. M. I. The annual battle is always hard dition the question of renewal of and a faithful reproduction of the for the Flying Squadron in his fine singing. Probably her best Athletic Council, and he has not fought, and attracts the interest of v coaches contracts will also have exterior of an old building has usual hard-driving way. interpretation was that of the new been instructed as to how to vote the entire corps. Last year, the to be disposed of as all contracts been created. The high walls are The remaundei of the boys will hit "For Sentimental Reasons." Miss by the school authorities. Other two organizations played to a expired this year, and assistant of stained wood and plaster to have at least one more chance at Wright together with the male schools send pre-instructed rep- scoreless tie. coaches were taken on for only show the gables of the "inn," and VPI.

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