The yearly competition between the small liberal arts college lauded for its "great books" curriculum and the famed school for naval officer training began in the early 1980s. Several attendees recounted the legend that a discussion between a St. John's College student and the Commandant of the Nava l Academy led to the latter's challenge that his midshipmen could beat Johnnies at any sport.(Image credit: Tyrone Turner) ...read more read less