Minnesota at Illinois

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  The Indianapolis journal, Indianapolis [Ind.], November 15, 1903, page 1

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  THE EXPECTED HAPPENED. Minnesota Ran Up a Score of b tn D Against illinois Special to the Indianapolis Journal. URBANA, ILL.,, Nov: l4-The expected happened this Afternoon when the Illinois eleven fell before the Minnesota Giants. Powerless to gain ground against their OPP ponents, the orange and blue players bat tied sturdily through two halves thankful to keep the score to 81 to o. There were few features to the battle. No long runs brought the cheering enthusiasts to their feet. Minnesota scored six touch downs. four In the first nalf and two in the second. The battle was mainly in the State eleven’s territory, and on the few occasions when Woodruff’s men had the ball they were unable to make ground against the Gopher ~stalwarts. The Illini were never In the running. and had no chance TO score. Headed by big Germany” Schacht, the Gopher tackle. the visitors walked steadily down the field time and time again. Harris at quarter back made several end runs for short gains, but there were no long runs. A fine exhibition OF spirit was given by thu Illinois %rooters, who cheered continuously throughout the contest. Captain Rothgeb was cheered 10 the echo when an injury compelled him to leave the game in the second half. The Illinois men played fine football, but were outclassed. being able TO hold Mime sofa for downs but 1hree times during tho game. Hardwood. the Illinois giant cen ter. stopped play after play directed at n1m. Michigan kicked of to Irsheld. who returned the ball TO the acknowledgement line. where 1t was lost on a tumble. Die ner made ten yards around the right end and bucked the line for two more. Minnesofa held for downs. BY steady line bucks Minnesota carried the ball over for the first touchdown, bht missed goal. Harris returned the next kick twenty yards. Davis made fifteen yards around the right end. and other gains carried the ball TO The twenty-five-yard lire. Irsfield went around the right end for a touchdown. Rogers missed goal. BY straight line backs Minnesota marched down the field for a touchdown. Rogers missed goal Illinois could not stop them Davis made a touchdown and Rogers kicked goal. Scora: Minnesota, q; ILL., nois. o. In the second half both teams played a punting game. Minnesota carried the bail 20 the thirty-fve-yard line. where Rogers failed to place kick After exchanging punts, Davis went around the right end for ten yards. and Irsfield cireled the end for a touchdown. Rogers kicked goal BY a series Of lire buck and runs Schacht went over for a touchdown. Rogers missed goal. The final score: Minnesota, %; Illinois. O. Lineup:

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Minnesota leads 41–⁠33–⁠3 in 77 meetings, counting the 72 since this game.