Davidson, N.C., Aug. 21 (AP)—It is an absolute certainty, unless unexpected events happen, that the new Richardson Stadium, to be erected at Davidson College, will be completed by the middle of October, as evidenced by the fact that in less than 40 hours after the contract was let, men were working, grading the ground, and clearing away a few necessary trees.
Materials have already made their appearance, and it is stated by C.F. Foard, in charge of the work for Tucker and Laxton, Charlotte, that actual construction work on the concrete stadium will begin Monday. Erection of tool houses has already begun.
“The building will be completed within six weeks,” declared Mr. Foard, “but it will be necessary for it to remain unoccupied for a short time so that it will properly set. If alarge number of people are seated there shortly after completion, the concrete is liable to crack, though there would be no danger involved.”
Homecoming Day for Davidson College alumni has been set for November 13 this year, when the University of North Carolina Tar Heels will scrap the Davidson Wildcats. Two other games will be played at Davidson previous to that date. Elon opens here September 18, with Guilford on October 9.
There is a possibility that the stadium will be ready for occupancy for the Guilford game, and it is certainty that it will be in use for the Carolina battle, when it is expected that the stadium and all of the bleachers will be necessary to take care of the crowd that will flock to see this annual classic.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Aug. 21, 1926
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