Minnesota at Illinois

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  The Rock Island Argus and daily union, Rock Island, Ill., November 3, 1920, page 1

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  ZUPPKE DRIVES TEAM HARD FOR CHICAGO CLASH With Exception of Smith and Walquist, Illini are in Fine Shape. Urbana, ILL.,, Nov. 3.-With only two teams keeping their states clean OF defeat this season the Big Ten football race promises one Of the most exciting finishes during the next three weeks that any one could wish. Illinois by virtue of her 17–⁠7 VIC tory over the big Minnesota team stands as one Of the strongest contenders for the title. The heavy Gophers gave the Indians a battle every inch Of the way, but the Zuppkeites were not to be denied and won by playing better football Varsity In Shape. With the exception of Smith and Walquist the varsity came through the game in great shape. Smith suffered from a wrenched knee while WalQuist received a badly spfained ankle, but both will be ready to start against the Maroons. Zuppke sent the regulars through a light signal practice over the muddy field, and gave the Iinemen a thorough drill in charging and blocking. Playing against men like Captain jackson, Mcclure. Hinkle and Crisler of Chicago. the Indian forwards will have their hands full to stop them, as the Maroons out weigh them by an average Of Is pounds to the man. Tartar In Maroons. Although eliminated from the race by Ohio state, Chicago Ii expected to put up desperate fight against the leaders Saturday. Chi cago has always been a hard team for Illinois on Stage Field. and backed by thousands Of Maroon rooters, they will be hard to stop The Illinois Central plans to run two special trains Saturday to Chi cago and 5000 rooters and Aus Harding’s famous 100-piece band will make the trip. There will be no lack Of enthusiasm on their part while the Indians take the Maroons into camp. A. A. Stage, director Of athletics Of the University Of Chicago, sayi that the advance sale Of tickets hai been tremendous and every indiea ton points to . capacity crowd fol the game.

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  South Bend news-times, South Bend, Ind., October 31, 1920, page 1

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  POWERFUL ILLINI CRUSH MINNESOTA Passes Pave Way For Victory of Illinois By Score of II to z. URBANA, H.. oct 30.-Forward passes gave Illinois a Il 20 vic tory over Minnesota Saturday, the stonewall line Of the Gaphers max ing it necessary for the Illini TO depend on aerial attack. Illinois was outplayed in the first quarter Minnesota carrying the ball TO the 155 yard line twice. but lack ing the punch to cross. on one occasion Eckburg tried field goal, but the ball sailed wide of the posts. Walquist broke loose in the mid die of the second quarter and had 2 clear field ahead when he fell, los ing a chance for an Illinois touch down. Shortly after. however. he shot a pass TO Carney for a touch down, the play being repeated for q second touchdown. Ralph FletC h er kicked both goals MinneSOta’S touchdown came in the third period after a long pass, Ruben to Eckberg. the latter going over for the score. Ralph Fletcher tried 20 kick two field goals in the final period before his third attempt was successful. Score by periods: Illinois . 100 Il 0 3–⁠17 Minnesota 20 o.

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Minnesota leads 41–⁠33–⁠3 in 77 meetings, counting the 63 since this game.