Ohio State at Illinois

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  Evening star, November 17, 1946, page 30

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  Illinois Nears Big Nine Title by Defeating Ohio State, 16–⁠7 Rykovieh, Who Streoks 80 Yords to Score, Young Set Winning Poce : CHAMPAIGN, Ill, Nov. 16.-TwoI mud-caked forgotten” stars, Julie Rykovich. who streaked 98 yards for one touchdown, and elusive Buddy Young, who set up another on a 34-yard run. gave Illinois 1877 win over Ohio State today and nearly clinched the Big Nine title for the Illini. With possible Rose Bowl bid at stake. the league-leading Illini proved too alert and feet for the dogged Buckeyes before rain drenched Dads Day throng of 61,519 at Memorial Stadium. | The Illini struck for all their points after Ohio State took a TO lead early in the game when husky Joe Whistler smashed II yards to lpay dirt and Max Schnittker place. kicked the point. The issue really was settled in the second period when George Spen- GERS kick was blocked by End Sam zatkoff of Illinois for safety and Illinois Quarterback Perry Moss sneaked over from four inches out | a few seconds after Young side stepped six tacklers on 34-yard pass gain. Rykovich Clinches Game. Rykovich clinched things late In the third period when he intercepted Spencer’s shallow pass on the Illini 2 and streaked 98 yards for touch down. Reserve Halfback Roger Drew lplacekicked both Illini points. Now the conference race enters | its final round next Saturday with Illinois, booked against Northwest ern, holding 5–⁠1 record, and Mich igan. facing Ohio State, holding second place with four wins, loss and a tie. Whether the conference winner will participate in the Rose Bowl this year will be decided when Big Nine and Pacific Coast faculty off, cials meet next Tuesday. Army is receptive to bid to face the Pacific Coast winner. Quarterback Spencer, taking too much time to punt from his is early in the second period, was smothered | by zatkoff and the ball bounded back across the end zone for safety. A few minutes later, with the Illini on the Ohio State 8, Halfback Art Dufelmeier looped a wide pass to Young, who grabbed the ball on the Buckeye Is and waltzed down the Sidelines almost to goal before Bob Brugge dragged him down. Moss pulled a quarterback sneak over the last four inches to score and Drew 5ooted the point to give Illinois a 9–⁠7 margin. The crucial third period found the Buckeyes smashing to Illinois one. foot mark only to lose the ball on downs after Burly Whistler tried four times from within the S. Then, after Illinois punted out and the Bucks relentlessly rolled back to the Illini 4, Rykovich staged his brilliant run. Spencer, trying some surprise strategy, tried to whip a fshalloW pass to End Jameson Crane, Rykovich sprinted in front of jane son, speared the ball without losing stride and tore 98 yards for a touch down without Buckeye even close. It was the first time in IL seasons the Illini had defeated Ohio. State. (See ILLINOIS. Page B-2J

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Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 70 since this game.