Butler at Illinois

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  Evening star, October 11, 1925, page 79

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  GRANGE FLASHES OLD FORM IN CLOSE GAME By the Associated Press. By the Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, October 10.--An , offense of four backfield men work ing in unison and led by Capt. Harold Red Grange gave Illinois its first victory of the season in today’s game against Butler University in the Memorial Stadium here, 16 to 13. Illinois all-American halfback shook off all doubt regarding his form by carrying the ball 10 times for total of 17S yards, including a 75-yard gallop for a touchdown, during the Al minutes in which he played. Gallivan, Green and Daugherty,- his backfield Two touchdowns to his credit were largely responsible for Illinois victory. The remainder of the Illini points were contributed by Earl Britton, playing now, at guard, who made a goal from field by a place kick and a point after one of Oranges touch downs. ‘--‘ 1t was not an easy victory for the Illini, but y Coach Zuppke refused TO work his firststring men for the sake Of a larger score. AS soon as the Illinois team had gained the upper hand. Zuppke sent in substitutes. Grange opened up gradually and did not begin to carry the ball until the three other backfield men had advanced 1t. Once he got going, how ever, gains of 5, s, q and yards came in quick succession. Butler put up hard fight and threatened a number of times to take the game.

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  The Indianapolis times, Indianapolis [Ind.], October 12, 1925, page 9

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  HOPE AND DESPAIR FOR STATE FOOTBALL TEAMS Butler Fights Hard Against Illinois and Scores Two TouchdownS-Purdue Runs Up Score on De Pauw There hope and despair in Saturdays football results for State college Butler played fine ball Illinois and it took place kick to beat the locals 16 to 13 When Red Grange in the game the Irvngton eleven ouayed the

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Illinois leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the five since this game.