Purdue at Northwestern

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., November 18, 1956, page 1

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  Northwestern Downs Purdue EVANSTON. ILL.,, Nov. II up. Northwestern failed to cash in after four tumble recoverISS aA4u two pass interruptions, but over came its Illustration to score on a misfiring fourth-down gamble by Purdue and another captured tumble to defeat the favored Boilermakers, 40. The victory before $4,000 chilled fans was the second Big Ten decision for Northwestern in a row-the first time the Wildcats, who defeated Wisconsin last week. have accomplished the feat since 1913. Northwestern recovered five fumbles, four of them picked of by AL Viola, a 195-pound Junior guard from Maynard, Mass. The Wildcats also f1lched three passes. touchdown when Purdue, with the ball on its own 16. tried to go a required one yard for a first down and failec. Oh the fourth play. Bob Mex liver sped around end from the 3 and into the coffin corner to score. Only five minutes remained in the game when Len Dawson, who saw limited action for the first time in two weeks, fumbled on the Purdue 4. Viola pounced on it. On the first play, Frank Jeske cut around end to score. Purdue – q O o. O Northwestern q q 7–⁠14 Northwestern scoring – touchdowns: McKeiver %. runi, Jeske a, run). Conversions: McKeiver >.

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Purdue leads 53–⁠36–⁠1 in 90 meetings, counting the 56 since this game.