Wisconsin at Purdue

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, October 27, 1940, page 27

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  Wisconsin’s Two 7ouchdowns In Three Minutes, One in Last Second, Beat Purdue, 1913 the Wisconsin “a for the touchdown. John Petty added the extra point. A couple of minutes later Paul Anderson galloped 63 yards for the second Boilermaker touchdown. Petty’s try for point was blocked. Taking the ball on their own Is the Badgers drove to six first downs and touchdown, Ray plunging over center from the l-yard line. Fred Gage Of Green Bay. Wis, place kicked the extra point. Purdue took the kickoff and used up three plays and a penalty to fritter away the time There were only three seconds to go when the Boilermakers chose to plow into the line on fourth down rather than kick. Wisconsin took the ball and then a time out to call what had to be the last play. Strategy Makes 1t Easy. Purdues defense spread out. Ten nant took the pass from the center, started to hiSright and then stopped and passed lack to the left to Kreick, who caught the ball and went unmolested for the score.

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  The Wilmington morning star, North Carolina, October 27, 1940, page 1

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  Wisconsin 14–⁠13 LAFAYETTE, Ind, Oct. 26-R Wisconsin scored. a game Win ming touchdown in the last second of play today to defeat Purdue. IA to Is, in a story book football finish before 81, 900 fans. All four touchdowns were registered in the final thrill packed quarter. 4

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Wisconsin leads 54–⁠29–⁠8 in 91 meetings, counting the 66 since this game.