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West Virginia University Mountaineers face the Washington and Jefferson football team as spectators watch from the sidelines. West Virginia University won the game, 7-0, which took place in Fairmont, W. Va.

1. Washington and Jefferson College vs. West Virginia University, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
051726
Title:
Washington and Jefferson College vs. West Virginia University, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1917/11/17
Description:
West Virginia University Mountaineers face the Washington and Jefferson football team as spectators watch from the sidelines. West Virginia University won the game, 7-0, which took place in Fairmont, W. Va.
Football players practice while construction of Woman's Hall, now Stalnaker Hall, goes on in the background. Subjects unidentified.

2. West Viriginia University Mountaineers Football Team Practice, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051727
Title:
West Viriginia University Mountaineers Football Team Practice, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Football players practice while construction of Woman's Hall, now Stalnaker Hall, goes on in the background. Subjects unidentified.
The WVU and W & J football teams play against each other as spectators watch from the sidelines. An inscription on the photo reads, "Out of my way W. & J. -Rodgers", likely referring to the football team captain-elect Errett Rodgers. The Mountaineers won this game 7-0. Subjects unidentified.

3. West Virginia University Mountaineers Play Washington and Jefferson Football Team, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
051728
Title:
West Virginia University Mountaineers Play Washington and Jefferson Football Team, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1917/11/17
Description:
The WVU and W & J football teams play against each other as spectators watch from the sidelines. An inscription on the photo reads, "Out of my way W. & J. -Rodgers", likely referring to the football team captain-elect Errett Rodgers. The Mountaineers won this game 7-0. Subjects unidentified.
Photo reads, "Behold thy worthy prodigy, Sol? thine own 'Scrubby'." Fans of the West Virginia University football team pose together with a sign that says, "W. & J. had good form but that was all." West Virginia University won the game 7-0.

4. Mountaineer Football Team after Victory over W. & J. College, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051729
Title:
Mountaineer Football Team after Victory over W. & J. College, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917/11/17
Description:
Photo reads, "Behold thy worthy prodigy, Sol? thine own 'Scrubby'." Fans of the West Virginia University football team pose together with a sign that says, "W. & J. had good form but that was all." West Virginia University won the game 7-0.
The WVU Mountaineers face off the Ohio State Buckeyes in an unidentified location.

5. West Virginia University Mountaineer Play Ohio State Football Team

IDNO:
051730
Title:
West Virginia University Mountaineer Play Ohio State Football Team
Date:
undated
Description:
The WVU Mountaineers face off the Ohio State Buckeyes in an unidentified location.
Portrait of Mountaineer halfback Andrew V. 'Rip' King ('19) in his football gear.

6. West Virginia University Football Player Andrew 'Rip' King, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051731
Title:
West Virginia University Football Player Andrew 'Rip' King, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Portrait of Mountaineer halfback Andrew V. 'Rip' King ('19) in his football gear.
The football players pose together for a team photo.In the back row, from left to right, is unidentified; unidentified Coach Tobin; unidentified; Coach McIntyre; Manager Sherr; and unidentified.In the fourth row, from left to right is unidentified; player Brooks, Fred Mills ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; quarterback Charles L. Lewis ('20); and pplayer Webster.In the third row, from left to right, is unidentified; tackle Joseph V. Harrick ('21); guard John B. McCue ('21); Captain Russell Bailey holding the ball('19); player Harris; unidentified; and halfback Andrew 'Rip King.In the second row is guard Russel D. Meredith ('21); player Curry; unidentified; tackle Frank Ice ('18); unidentified; unidentified; player Wagner; unidentified.In the front row from left to right is player Rhodes; halfback J. Howard Lentz ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified.

7. West Virginia University Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051732
Title:
West Virginia University Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1916
Description:
The football players pose together for a team photo.In the back row, from left to right, is unidentified; unidentified Coach Tobin; unidentified; Coach McIntyre; Manager Sherr; and unidentified.In the fourth row, from left to right is unidentified; player Brooks, Fred Mills ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; quarterback Charles L. Lewis ('20); and pplayer Webster.In the third row, from left to right, is unidentified; tackle Joseph V. Harrick ('21); guard John B. McCue ('21); Captain Russell Bailey holding the ball('19); player Harris; unidentified; and halfback Andrew 'Rip King.In the second row is guard Russel D. Meredith ('21); player Curry; unidentified; tackle Frank Ice ('18); unidentified; unidentified; player Wagner; unidentified.In the front row from left to right is player Rhodes; halfback J. Howard Lentz ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified.
Inscription on the photo reads, "Look out, Scrubby! Here comes Rodger," likely referring to fullback and captain-elect Errett Rodgers ('19). West Virginia University beat Washington & Jefferson 7-0.

8. Third Quarter of WVU vs. Washington and Jefferson College Football Game, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
051744
Title:
Third Quarter of WVU vs. Washington and Jefferson College Football Game, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1917/11/17
Description:
Inscription on the photo reads, "Look out, Scrubby! Here comes Rodger," likely referring to fullback and captain-elect Errett Rodgers ('19). West Virginia University beat Washington & Jefferson 7-0.
A scarecrow depicting a W. & J. football player is placed above a sign that reads, "Rest in Peace," after WVU defeated the team 7-0.

9. Scarecrow Imitating Washington & Jefferson Football Player, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
051745
Title:
Scarecrow Imitating Washington & Jefferson Football Player, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A scarecrow depicting a W. & J. football player is placed above a sign that reads, "Rest in Peace," after WVU defeated the team 7-0.
Lentz ('20), nicknamed "Beanie", was a halfback for the West Virginia University football team.

10. WVU Football Player J. Howard Lentz, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051746
Title:
WVU Football Player J. Howard Lentz, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
Lentz ('20), nicknamed "Beanie", was a halfback for the West Virginia University football team.
A West Virginia University player identified as "Harris" poses in his football gear.

11. WVU Football Player Harris, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051773
Title:
WVU Football Player Harris, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University player identified as "Harris" poses in his football gear.
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Curry" is pictured in his practice gear.

12. WVU Football Player Curry, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051774
Title:
WVU Football Player Curry, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Curry" is pictured in his practice gear.