Wisconsin at Minnesota

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  The Wilmington morning star, North Carolina, November 25, 1945, page 1

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  Gophers Routed By Wisconsin, &C. ~ MINNEAPOLIS, Nov, 24-(R)- Wisconsin’s Badgers overwhelmed Minnesota, 26 to II, today, mark ing the first time since 1922 that a Wisconsin team could win on the Gopher home grounds. 1t was the seasons finale fol both teams and was the fiftE straight defeat Minnesota suffered at the hands of Big Ten opponents This ended Bernie Bierman’s first postwar year at the helm. There was little doubt about the outcome from almost the opening whistle. Ghree minutes and Il seconds after the kickoff Dor Kindt. Badger right half, crossed the goal line. Midway in the sec. ond PERIOD Thompson passed 81 yards to Quarterback George Fuchs for another score and Meyer con verted. Minnesota running game then started to function. Fullback Vic Kulbitski, Right Halfback Pat Rooney and Quarterback Dale Raj pana worked the ball to Wiscon. sins 15-yard line. Kulbitski later allied to Rappana, who went over. Hudson Hockey) Mealey failed to convert. Midway in the third period KinGt went around left end for % yards and another touchdown. Meye, converted and shortly after the fourth period opened Minnesota started a passing game which, with plunges by Kurbitiski and Quarter. back Earl Bruhn, put the ball on the Wisconsin is. Left Half Wayne Williams passed to Right Half Tom Gates for touchdown. Mealey’ S kick was not good. Thompson, fullback Dave Nettiessheim and Kindt plunged the ball to the Gopher two-yard line as the fourth period opened. Kindt hit center for a touchdown. Meyer try for the extra point failed.

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Officially, Minnesota leads 64–⁠63–⁠8; as played, 63–⁠62–⁠8 in the 133 games on file; the official count covers all 135 meetings, counting the 80 since this game.