The first Little Brown Jug game
Minnesota at Michigan
Saturday, October 31, 1903 Share
Minnesota and Michigan tied 6–6.
Michigan and Minnesota tied 6–6 at Northrop Field in Minneapolis; Michigan left its water jug behind, Minnesota kept it, and the teams have played for it since 1909.
FinalHigh 68°F, low 41°FAttendance 20,000
In the newspapers

Bismarck daily tribune, Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.], November 2, 1903, page 1
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THE CITY i The CITY | THE WEATHER. Fair tonight and Tuesday. Warmer northwest portion tonight. Max. 70; min. 80. Gov. La FoIlette’s Address-Gov. La Toilette of Wisconsin will begin speaking promptly at $50 tonight. Doors open al eight. No reserved seats. Donated by Mrs. Laist-The beau tiful gold lace that adorned the High altar in st. Mary’s church on the Feast of All Saints was donated by Mrs. William Laist. Four Prisoners-Sheriff Scofield of Ward county. and several deputies are in the city today, with four prisoners for the state ~penitentiary whom they delivered to the custody of the officers this afternoon. Perkins Back-Col. w. T. Perkins was among the recent arrivals in Seattle. returning from Nome on the steamer Senator. Three vessels ar rived together, bringing in 1000 pas enger and 81, 900. 900 in treasure. Requeim-High Mass was held at st. Mary’s church at nine O’Clock this morning by Rev. p. Clement. After the service the Rev. Father, accompanied by a number of people, and the pupils of st. Mary’s school, Wis tied the cemetery. Benson Injured-Among The pas sengers reported injured in the recent wreck on the Sante Fe road. where a trainload of bankers returning from the convention at San Francisco was ditched, was J. G. Benson of Coal Harbor, who is reported to have had his face bruised and some teeth knocked out. Back From the Game-The football enthusiasts returned yesterday and today from attendance on the great Minnesota–M Michigan game Saturday and report having gotten all that was coming to them. The game resulted in a tie score-6 to 6. and the cham pionship will have to be played of some time in the future. Old Timers Reunion-A number OF residents of the city will go to Wash burn tomorrow TO attend the ami versary of the organization of Mclean county. The county was organized in 1888. and a large number of those who were present at the organization will participate in the celebration to morrow afternoon and evening. A Glimpse of General Miles-Gen. eral Nelson A. Miles. who has beer out at Seattle for some time. passed through the city eaStbound Saturda! afternoon. The retired commando walked about the local depot ant stretched himself while the trail stopped and gave many curious by ISLANDERS an opportunity to gaze upol him. Mrs. Newton’s Father Dead-Mrs j. II. Newton has received the sac news of the death of her father. Mr. Richard Cornish, at Brantford, On. tario. The deceased gentleman was &c years of age, and leaves a family of five, all grown to manhood and WOIlldIluOOu Inc IcilldlIS WtIc III tered at Brantford. Entertained the Choir-After the choir practice on Saturday evening October 31st, the choir of the Methodist church found their way to the home of Mrs. F. H. Register, where they were royalty entertained, and where everyone expressed themselves as having spent a very pleasant time, All are looking forward to the next. Electrical Disturbance-A severe electrical disturbance has been e perienced throughout the northwest

The Indianapolis journal, Indianapolis [Ind.], November 1, 1903, page 1
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Latter’s Touchdown and Goal Made just the Signal for Ending the Second Half Was given. HESTONS PLAYING TERRIFIC REPEATEDLY SMASHED THROUGH OPPONENTS FOR FIRST DOWNS. Contest Witnessed by 10000 Enthusiasts, who Filled the Air with Hats and Cushions at the Close. MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 31.-Michigan and Minnesota, after playing one of Ghe most desperate football games seen in the west in years. left the prospective Western championship a matter for conjecture by finishing with a tie score, 6 to 6. Fully $4,000 enthusiastic spectators wit messed the struggle On Northrop Field this afternoon. The scoring was done in the second half and Minnesota in crossing the goal line had to struggle, not only against their opponents, but against the call of time. The game was all but over when Boeckman, a substitute. was pushed over the Michigan line and the score stood Michigan 6, Minnesota 5. When the goal was kicked time was called. In the second half Heston’s play was terrific. He smashed through guards, tackles and ends repeatedly for first downs. Once he captured ten yards through tackle and followed it up Immediately with fifteen more off the left end. A first down brought the ball to within two and one-half yards of the Minnesota goal. Hammond was sent against the desperate Minnesota defensive formation to gain the coveted distance. He fell short only six inches Then Heston was given the ball and a straight buck did the business, and moment later, when goal was kicked, the score stood. Michigan 6, Minnesota o. Michigan kicked off to Harris on his two yard line, who returned with a brilliant flash Of speed to the forty-five-yard line. Minnesota plunging steadily for gains I’M til the Michigan thrty-yard line was reached, where off-side play cost them ten yards and Harris punted to Michigan’s ten yard line. Michigan fumbled and the ball was Minnesota’s. Minnesota quickly rushed to Michigan’s five-yard line when Minnie sofa was penaliZed twenty yards for hold ing and the ball was given to Michigan. Minnesota held and the punt and ten yard return by Harris made it Minnesota’s ball on her forty-five-yard line. Schacht, who had played the stellar role for two yards, and then annexed three and Harris punted to Norcross, who FUN bled and Minnesota got the ball on Michi- CAMS -three-yard line. They were held for downs. Maddox punted to Mich iganS forty-fve-yard line and Harris was downed on the forty-yard line. Cramer made five yards around Redden. Schacht hit the tackle for three yards. This was the beginning of the march and when Boeckman was pushed over the crowd broke into the gridiron and tremendous cheer went up, while the air was by half-frenzied enthusiasts. The ball went over near the side line. Cramer punted out successfully, however. and Rogers kicked goal. The line-up:

Columbia courier, Kennewick, Wash., November 6, 1903, page 8
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TELEGRAPH. NEWS SUMMARY cULLED FROM DISPATCHES OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. A Review Of Happenings In Both Eastern and Western Hemisphere During the Past Week-NationaI, Historical Political and Personal Events TerseIy Told. Oliver w. Buckingham, aged 81 years, well known cotton merchant of New York. fell dead from heart dis ease recently. Emperor Francis Joseph has signi’ fed his approval of the new Hungarian cabinet as formed by Count Ste. phen Tizza. The Scott County bank at Jordan, Mimi, private institution owned by Minneapolis parties, has closed its doors. Former Secretary Of State J. W. Foster, Jacob M. Dickinson, Harris Taylor and Robert Lansing, all connected with the Alaskan boundary commission, have returned from Eng land. Michigan and Minnesota, after the hardest fought football game seen in the west in years, left the prospective | western championship matter for conjecture by finishing with a tie score of 6 to 6. Fully 10000 enthusiastic spectators witnessed the strug. gle on Northrop field Saturday after noon. John Duffy. a tramp, suspected Of being train robber, has been held in the Pueblo police court on bond Of 5000. In his annual report, Perry E. Cas-. tie, auditor for the postofiice, says the aggregate transactions Of the postal service during the fiscal year were 81, O26, 731, 4OS, as follows: Revenues, $314,224,443; expenditures, $13S,7S4,- 1888; total amount of money orders is sued, $685., 1865, 5S4; money orders paid, 1864, S56.s93. Charles s. Mellen has been elected president of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company by the directors of the road. With the election of D. M. Parry of Indianapolis as its president, the for nation of the Citizens Industrial AS ISOLATION of America was completed at Chicago recently. For the second time within two months Samuel Parks, the walking delegate of the Hou ,smiths and Bridgemen’s union No. was convicted of the crime of extortion in the court of general sessions. John ]. McCloskey, who managed the Salt Lake team of the Pacific Ma tional league during the latter part of the season, has, it is stated, been offered the management Of the st. Louis National league club for next season. McCloskey is veteran Ma. tional Lacquer. 1t is practically certain that Brig adler General John Chase, commander of the National Guard of Colorado, now on trial before a court-martial, will be exonerated from the charges OF perjury. Japan is still uneasy, but there is a strong desire to preserve peace. Belief is expressed, however, that fight for mastery Of Pacific ia inevitable

The Ward County independent, Minot, Ward County, N.D., November 4, 1903, page 1
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MINOR TOPICS A thief stole $75 from the safe Of the Hotel Northern at Souris. A daughter was born to Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred Grauel October %. L. NJ. Reynolds, of Wisconsin, bought a REIMBURSEMENT near Ray for 1900. Thieves stole Is bushels offiax from Ed. Spielvogee of Donnybrook. They say Ed. made a. great spill when he found it out. Alderman Eric Ramstad bought a winter home at Fairhaven, WASH, and intends going there soon to live until spring. Found-Ladies ring set with blue stones. Owner call at Eric Hustad, Minot, N. d., and pay for this notice. The work OF raising the new Woodman hall at Surrey began Monday. The building will be 24X4O feet in size. Thos. Even and several neigh bors from Grennell, shipped sew eral car loads of cattle from White Earth Friday night. Severn Larson of kundridge was brought to the County Hos pital Thursday morning very i’ll OF appendicitis. He was operated upon Friday by Dr. Windell The football game between Minnesota and Michigan at Min neapOlis Saturday resulted in a tie, 6 to 6. A great deal of mon ey had been put up on the game in Minot. Editor Stafford, OF the Velva Journal was in the city Monday looking for a printer The Jour. nal is getting the delinquent tax list ready to publish and needs an extra man or SO. JOS. Ruesink. the Palace Bar Der Shops lightning artist, did S53. 10 worth of business last week and a tl’ife less the week before Joe can turn out work asst and in a correct manner too1 W. +. Meyers, six miles north west of town, reports 300 acres yielding on the average, nine bushels of flax, 222 bushels OF barley. 225 bushels Of macaroni wheat. and 80 bushels of oats. The Northern lights were beauti full Saturday night. They occupied a prominent place in the northern heavens. being in the form OF a semi-circle. There is no place in the world where the lights show to better advantage than they do in the clear atlnosphele OF North Dakota. August Erickson. of Cupio, came TO this city Monday and took out his second citizens pa pers. He was accompanied by Olaf Statterlund and Emil John son who acted as his witnesses. The men are all prominent far mers living north Of Carpio in a fine agricultural country. Chief OF Police kimball located the man who slept with d. W. Kelley. the Bowbells man who lost his wad Friday night. The man lived on North Prairie and did not have the appearance OF Il thief. Kelley asked that he be not searched and said there were three others in the room, and one of them might have taken the money, ..-...
Public-domain newspapers from the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America, found through the American Stories dataset (Dell and Harvard, CC BY 4.0). The text is the machine reading of the page, mistakes and all.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Minnesota 53% to win.
The series
Every Minnesota–Michigan gameMichigan leads 78–26–3 in 107 meetings, counting the 100 since this game.
| 2026 | Minnesota 20, Michigan 14 | |
| 2024 | Michigan 27, Minnesota 24 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 52, Minnesota 10 | |
| 2020 | Michigan 49, Minnesota 24 | |
| 2017 | Michigan 33, Minnesota 10 | |
| 2015 | Michigan 29, Minnesota 26 |
Around this game
Minnesota
- Next gameat LawrenceNov. 7, 1903
- SeasonMinnesota in 1903
- ProgramMinnesota history and records
Michigan
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateNov. 7, 1903
- SeasonMichigan in 1903
- ProgramMichigan history and records

