Illinois at Michigan

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  The sun, New York [N.Y.], October 28, 1906, page 1

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  MICHIGAN BRACES Up. Illinois Team Beaten by Good Margin In . Driving RalnstOrm. DETROIT. Mich. Oct. 27.-In a downpour OF rain Michigan defeated Illinois at football this afternoon by a score OF 2s to 0. Yost’s team showed a great Improvement over its form OF a week ago. The weather conditions told against the hurry up style OF play. On a dry field the score would probably have been larger. The touchdown scored by the Illinois men followed the infection Of a fifteen yard penalty against Michigan. for coaching from the side lines. 1t was the first touchdown scored against Michigan in “ years. Moynihap Kicked a goal from the field in the second half from the 40 yard line. the strong wind aiding the flight of the leather. Michigan depended on straight football for the most part.

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Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 93 since this game.