Indiana at Ohio State

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  Evening star, November 5, 1939, page 25

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  Ohio State Gains Lead In Big Ten With 24–⁠0 Defeat Of Indiana Don Scott Sparks Bucks With All-Around Play: Losers Out of Race . COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. A. Ohio States rampaging Bucks grabbed undisputed possession Of first place in the Western Confer ence today by romping to a 24-to-o victory over an utterly impotent Indian squad before 40,S72 shivering fans. Bounding back from last weeks startling setback at the hands Of Cornell, Ohio grabbed its third straight Big Ten win and became the leagues only undefeated team following Illinois upset Of Michigan and Iowa’s defeat of Purdue. The loss eliminated Indiana from the title race. |, Ohio’s Don Scott, 200-pound quarterback, spanked the Bucks with sensational punting. passing and running, Two Of the rouchdowns were registered by James Lang hurst, the nimble- footed fullback, but Scott accounted for the other touchdown and two extra points. Charley Mag, giant tackle, booted a 16-yard- field goal and the other extra point to round out the scoring. Coach Alvin “Bo” McMillin’s proteges never once threatened to score, the big Ohio line hating the Hoosier runners In their tracks. Ohio completed 8 Of II passes for Is yards and rolled up l43 yards on the ground.

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Officially, Ohio State leads 81–⁠13–⁠5; as played, 82–⁠13–⁠5 in 100 meetings, counting the 76 since this game.