Indiana at Northwestern

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  The Indianapolis times, Indianapolis [Ind.], November 16, 1931, page 10

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  CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Northwestern’s indicated, united Big Ten record was intact today because In diana’s attempt at extra point after touchdown hit the goal posts and enabled the Wildcats to down the Hoosiers Saturday at Evanston, 7 to 6. After driving eighty yards for a touchdown, Vic Dauer’s kick hit the goal posts, bounded back on the wrong side and prevented Indiana from getting a deserved tie. Dick Fencl, Northwestern end. covered a tumble on Indiana’s o. yard line, and series of line smaShes led TO the Puppies lone touchdown. Paul Engebretsen, 204pound guard, place kicked goal which gave Northwestern its fourth straight Big Ten victory. Indiana S running attack gained 100 yards to Northwestern 1l9. My boys had big let down, each Dick Hanley said today. Il expected it after our succession of hard games, and I suppose it was lucky we got off as well we did. In diana, which always plays it’s best against my team, deserves a world of credit” Coach A. A. Stages fortieth ami versary team won its first Big Ten game by defeating Illinois, 1876. It was the first victory Chicago has scored over Illinois since 1922 and the first conference game won by the MaroonS since 1928. Two blocked punts enabled Ohio State to win from Wisconsin, 60

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Northwestern leads 47–⁠37–⁠1 in 85 meetings, counting the 65 since this game.