Iowa at Northwestern

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 25, 1923, page 76

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  IOWA 17–⁠14 VICTOR OVER NORTHWESTERN EVANSTON. ILL.,, November a. Iowa came off victorious in the annual homecoming foot ball game with North western here this afternoon, winning II to II. The Purple and White, defeated in every game. furnished the surprise Of their season by uncovering an aerial attack in the final period that almost spelled disaster for the Hawkeyes. At the end Of the first half the score was to 0, Hancock of Iowa having scored a field goal in the first period. Capt. McIlwaine of Northwestern opened up In the third period and by a series of line plunges and end runs opened the way for Destephanno to score a touchdown. Davis kicked goal. In the next period Graham went over for an Iowa touchdown, to be followed closely by Fry for another. Hancock kicked goal on both occasions. McIlwaine then heaved two forward passes, one for 30 and the other for 80 yards, placing the ball on Iowa’s 5-yard line, from which he plunged through for a touchdown. Seidell kicked goal. Northwestern began another. march down the field and only the fierce tack ling of Parkin, Fry and Graham prevented it from scoring again.

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Iowa leads 55–⁠28–⁠3 in 86 meetings, counting the 71 since this game.