Wisconsin at Minnesota

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 20, 1949, page 46

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  Gophers, 0utpIayed Through First Half, Snatch 14–⁠6 Victory MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10 Minnesota put on a second half surge to defeat Wisconsin. 14–⁠6, IN the final game of the year for both teams. The Gophers had to come from behind to turn the trick. Wisconsin exhibited fighting spirit that enabled them to outplay the Gophers and enjoy 60 lead at the end OF the first half. But Minnesota’s advantage In weight and power proved too much for Wisconsin and the Gophers passed for one touchdown in the third period and ran for another early in the final period to win. End Gordy Soltau contributed both points after touchdown. Fullback Gene Evans was Wis consin’s offensive star. He contributed several important gains to the Badger attack in the first half besides making spectacular 62-yard gallop down the sidelines on a punt return for Wisconsin’s line score. Minnesota Fullback Dave Skrein blocked Lisle Black bourn’S kick. Midway in the third period the Gophers caught up with the tiring Badgers. They worked the ball into Wisconsin territory and then Halfback Bud Hausken raced into the end zone to snatch Half back George Hudak’s 25-yard pass. That tied the score and Soltaus kick put the Gophers ahead. The fourth period opened with Minnesota on Wisconsin’s 35-yard line. Power plays moved the ball down to the seven, from where Halfback Dick Gregory went over, standing UP. wisconsin ---------- 9-,6 Minnesota -- .7-14 Wisconsin scoring: Touchdowns-Evans Minnesota scoring: Touchdowns-Hausken, Gregory. Points after touchoown- Soltau (2@.

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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 76 since this game.