Indiana at Purdue

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  The Indianapolis journal, Indianapolis [Ind.], October 31, 1897, page 1

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  SCORED IN SECOND HALF. State University Eleven Saved Them, selves a Shutout at Purdue. State Uniyersity Eleven Saved Them selves a Shutout at Purdue. Special to the Indianapolis Journal LAFAYETTE, Ind. Oct. 30-Purdue and Indiana University met on Stuart field this afternoon and the boiler makers won by a score of 20 to 6. Plumbing in first half and Indifferent playing made Purdue’s score less than it should have been. Doane made the first touchdown and kicked goal in ten minutes after play began. In the second half Indiana University apparently went through Purdue’s line at will Youtsler making Q touchdown and Hubbard kicked goal. After Indiana University scored Purdues team played more fiercely Moore made two touchdowns and Doane one the latter missing two goals. Moore Bond Hail. Webb and Award played brilliantly In the second half, and Breen’s work at center was fine. Indiana University has a number of good men, but depends on mass plaYs. Tha .line.lns =. -. -

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Officially, Purdue leads 77–⁠44–⁠6; as played, 75–⁠44–⁠6 in the 125 games on file; the official count covers all 127 meetings, counting the 122 since this game.