Nebraska at Minnesota

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  Omaha daily bee, Nebraska, November 4, 1906, page 1

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  COPRERS HAVE FIGHT FOR IT oOrnhuIksrs Chow Speed snd Strong Defense Against Minnesota. BATTLE ROYAL FROM START TO END Nebraska Team Surprises the North erners aud Several Times Genes Near 60 TOuchdown-scOre ~ Thirteen Co NothinE. ] toudg = game between the NebraSka ana Minnesota foot ball teams, which ended in victory for the latter by q score OF 10 TO 0. 1t was a battle between the fastest and best teams these colleges have ever put on the field. 1t was a battle royal from start to finish The speed of the Nebraska squad was not only surprise. but a sign Of what two weeks practice can do. They were defeated by A1nes October 20 as the penalty Of slow work. Today they won laurels from the big Gopher team by their lightning-lil<e work. BY using their speed TO the best advantage and throwing I’m a ! few fake plays the Cornhuskers had the pbali In Minnesotas territory within ten minutes after play began. They we’re not only In dangerous ground but were within few yards OF the goal posts. This squirt on the part of the visitors simply put a kink in all hopes of the Minnesota sup porters for big score. They not only played fast, but put up a defense that held the heavyweights of the Minnesota line. For a comparatively light team. that is from a Minnesota standpoint. Nebraska was the fastest eleven that has ever put in an appearance on Northrop field. NebrRska’s whirIvind start. By starting OF in whirlwnd fashion from the very start they forced the ball 70 Min nesota’s five-yard line. Larkin kicked to Nebraska’s twenty-yard line. Cooke ran back five yards. Little made through right tackle. On double pass Cook got fifteen yards around Mnnesota’s left end. Mason hit the center for one yard and on a double pass Schmidt made a dash of twenty three yards around the left end and was barely caught by Ittner as he was about to bound over the line. Harvey took the ball to Minnesota’s ten-yard line on smash through Ittner. Then line play resuited In a three-yard loss for Nebraska. A smash at center failed to gain and Ne braska was penalized fifteen yards, send ing the ball back to Minnesota’s twenty eight-yard line. Schmidt dropped back to Minnesotas thirty eight-yard line but II was fake and Little lost four yards. Min nesota got the ball on its own forty-eightyard line Schuckneck went through right tackle for three and four yards and Ittner made two. Ittner again went through for five and Schuckneck failed at right tackle Nebraska held on its own forty yard Inc. SO It was all the way through the first half First one team would work to their opponents goal and seemed sure of touchdown, when by a trick play or punt the ball would be eorced back to the center of the field. After exchanging punts, Cooke got the ball on a delayed pass on Nebrsska’s twenty-two-yard line and ran down the field for eighty yards. going around the left end. This was the best run Of the game and was stopped within five yards of the goal line by wonderful tackle on the part of Schuckneck. Relief for the Rioters. Much relief was felt in the stands when the first half was over, for 1t was felt by the Minnesota followers that Coach Foster’s men might carry the ball over the line on end runs. The first half ended with the ball in Nebraska’s territory and the rooters calling for a touchdown. The Gophers went after their little OPP pOnents for all they were worth right from the start i’m the second half and by power full line PUSHES put the sphere In the Wis itors’ territory. The first touchdown Of the game came when Larkin punted from Min nesota’s fifty-yard line to Nebraska’s five yard line. There the Cornhuskers were held for downs and punted to Minnesota’s fifty-yard line. Then the powerful williams machine started down the field with the speed OF an engine. gaining five and ten yards at each jump They trampled over their opponents and pushed the ball over for score 1t was a great moment to the 5000 enthusiast who were present The work Of the Minnesota line showed COM plete reversal and their speed was wonder full. The other goals were made by Bobby Marshall, and were from the thirty-yard line, he kicking the ball over the goal on two occasions. Try as they would Ne braska could not get within striking dis lance of the Gopher goal during the sec ond half, though they put up the same plucky game. Coach Foster put I’m several substitutes TO turn the tide, but with, ut avail. The stars Of the game were the two colored boys, Marshall and johnson. that is from defensive standpoint. Cookies two long runs were the best OF the kind Referee Hackett was forced to penalize both teams several times during the game, both sides being guilty of bad plays. MinneSOta’s Great Team. Coach Stage Of Chicago said: Il am sur prised at the speed of the Minnesota team. That second half was a great test for any team, and DIR. Williams certainly has the squad that will be a contender for the high est honors.” Captain Eckersall said: Minnesota has a great team in every sense of the word Following Is some of the comment on the game: Glen Mason Fullback and Captain of Ne 80 hrst half of the game Three fines ve shOuld nave scored. IL was certainly “a very clean game and we cannot saw too much about the cordial and spOrtsmanlilye manner In which We have been treated Lieutenant Hackett of West Point, Ref cree or the Game-The game showed sew eral things about the new rules Nebraska appeared Just as strong as Minnesota 6uring the hrst half, but in the second half the Nebraska team showed the lack Of prorer condition and the superior condition Of me Minnesota men overwhelmed Nebraska THE game showed that the forward pass Il n good thing when the ball Is I’m the enen1y,’s territory. but bad thing when il is In vOur own territory Minnesota has a strong team this year. ‘‘ DR.. Williams. Coach Minnesota Team, Inc work OF the team is stiil crude and Minnesota Is about month behind what n usually has been at this time az TIE year. During the next week great deal of prog ress VIII have to be made II we are 10 win from Chicago next Saturday. The weather was IDEAL Il being lust cold enough for good foot ball The Ineuo: MINNEsoTA NEep.sv. timer Il. 3. r p .... scb,,ls, VIA Y. ...-......-.. Rfrs kjelian .............. l. r. G.......... Harvey SANFORD s...s.,s.r.....tNs q. smith ...-..........,R.fi. l. Tsylor Cb,ioinL Case ......-.......... r.. i, ! L. 7. WsffeT. Anrshall --.-..---... II. 4. ] l. E.. Larkin ..............-,.Q.’ B............ 600. Doaue ......-........ L. II. / n. n rtttfsohuckneck ..-......R. H. l.. II .......... Weiis-

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  The Minneapolis journal, Minneapolis, Minn., November 4, 1906, page 33

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  MINNESOTA WON FROM NEBRASKA Continued From First Page. back to Nebraska’s 1s-yard line for kick from placement, Larkin holding the ball. The pass came true, but the kick little high and he failed on the attempt, the bah going over the goal post. Smidth kicked from Ne braska’s 20-yard line, sending the ball to Doane in the center Of the field and he was tackled without gain. Ittner went seven yards around Nebraska’s left, and then made four yards more in the 3 same spot. Doane made gain and the ball +, went to Nebraska on its 37-yard line. Weller lost three yards on try on Minnesota’s left and Nebraska lost seven yards more on another kick and Smidth sent the ball to Larkin on the 50.yard line. Larkin Immediately sent the ball to Little on Nebraskas 5-yard line. He regained six yards before he was downed. Ne braska gained a scant yard on Minnesota’s left and then got four yards on Minnesota’s right Smidth punted from his 5yard line to Lar kin. who missed the catch. Doane falling on the ball Nebraska’s 45-yard line. Ittner got away Nebraska’s left for nine yards This put the play Nebraskas 31-yard line. Ittner gained four yards in the same place. Bad Bill in Action. He went five yards more in slide of Matter and then drove three yards straight in. Current made the next attempt and went straight in making first down. Smith was given the ball and plunged four yards over Nebraska’s left / Another terrific plunge gave six yards over Harvey. This put the ball within nine yards Of Nebraskas goal. Ittner, on q long slide sent the ball off Nebraskas left tackle to within one yard of the goal. Ittner took the ball and plunged Ger for the touchdown Marshall missed goal. Score, Minnesota s, Nebraska 0. This lifted great load off the Minnesota heart. Case kicked off, sending the ball to Mason on Nebraska’s 5-yard line. He returned 1t to the Bo.yard line. try Minnesota’s right gave no gain Nebraska fumbled on the next pass on their 25-yard line. but recovered the ball. Smidth. kicking from his 15-yard line, sent the . ball to Larkin Minnesotas 45-yard line. Cur rent went straight thru for four yards. Case made six yards on Nebraskas right and 1ttner p hit Nebraskas left for seven yards more Shuknecht got away around Nebraska’s left end for six yards and Case broke away for FIVE yards and gained three yards his next at ( tempt. Current went straight thru for three yards and Shuknecht went In for nine yards. tttner lunsed for four yards on Nebraska 3 left. Marshall dropped back to the 25-yard line for another trial at goal from placement. The ball went straight thru between the goal posts. Score, Minnesota 8, Nebraska o. Johnson kicked off for Nebraska to Doane on Minnesotas 25-yard line. He carried the ball fifteen yards before he was downed. Larkin punted the ball to Nebraska’s 43-yard line, Lit tie getting it. Weller started to try Mime sota’s right but lost one yard in the attempt, and Nebraska lost five yards for offside play. Weller could not gain on trial on Minnesota s right and was forced out of bounds. Cooke dropped back to his 30-yard line and punted to Doane, who missed the catch on the 55-yard line, but fell on the ball on Nebraska’s 45-yard line. Marshall went eight yards on Nebraska’s left and Doane escaped to the 30-yard line. short jab into the line gave two yards more and IT. ner plowed thru left for three yards. Marshall decided to try another field goal from place ment from Nebraska’s 35-yard line. The kick went to Cooke on his 5-yard line and he returned It six yards before he was downed. Drain, standing on his goal line, punted to Marshall. who signaled for a fair catch on the 20-yard line, missing the catch. Minnesota’s ball. Min nesotn plowed thru Nebraska’s left for three yards and Shuknecht plunged thru for four yards more on the right SIDE Marshall and r.arkn again dropped back, this time going to Nebraskas 20-yard line for another try at q field goal. The kick went true. Score, Mime sofa Is, Nebraska O. Current ‘Interferes. Johnson kicked of for Nebraska to Larkin, behind his own goal line. and with Current giving splendid interference the little quarter y ran it to the 33yard line. try on Nebraska S right gave very short gain. Doane gained six yards around Nebraska’s left and Ittner plunged 9 seven yards over the right. Nebraska was penal lied fifteen yards for holding. Current drove went two yards direct thru center in deliberate 4 manner. Third down and four yards to gain. Larkin made a short kick for loss, Nebraska getting the ball on their own 44-yard line. We’ll Ter gained two yards Minnesota’s right and / Drain made scant yard on try at Minnesota $ Z left. Drain, kicking from his own 35yard line. sent the ball to Larkin. who was tackled for no & recovery on Minresota’s 20-yard line. Shuknecht q Doane gained seven yards on Nebraskas left by I drifting, lodging Larkin punted and + sent the ball to Drain in the center Of the field. He was thrown out of bounds on the /. 45yard line. Nebraskas forward pass gained about two yards. Drain, a delayed pass, gained yard, after a long from side line to side line. Drain, kicking Minnesota 8 5O-yard line sent the ball to Larkin who missed to catch, and Nebraska player batted 1t. The q bail rolled over Minnesota’s goal line. Doane. getting the ball, attempted to run it out but downed and the crowd wondered whether it was a touchback or safety. The play was called on account of Nebraska’s batting the ball and the leather given to Minnesota on it’s 12yard line. Doane made four yards. Ittner made three more and on the succeeding attempt an equal distance. Ittner then made two yards before going out Of bounds and the play was taken to the center of the field The ball was now on Minnesota’s 33-yard line. Minnesota 8 ball. Doaae was thrown for a loss of three yards behind his own line. Larkin dropped back 70 his 15-yard line and kicked to Weller. He was thrown without recovery. -’1 KS The game ended here with the ball in the pos session OF Nebraska near the center of the field. East Game at Menominee Nenominee. Mich, Nov. IA large crowd witnessed the game between the Escanaba and Menominee football teams here today. The

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  The Richmond palladium, Richmond, Ind., November 4, 1906, page 2

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  Gotre Dame Gets Only Score in Game With Boiler Max .erS by Touch Back. OTHER WESTERN CONTESTS MICHIGAN WINS FROM WANDER BILT IN GREAT BATTLE WHILE MINNESOTA SHOWS STRONG AGAINST NEBRASKA. IPublishers’ PressI Lafayette, Ind, Nov. 3s-In one OF the greatest gridiron battles ever Witnessed in this city Purdue was once more forced to lower her colors this time to Notre Dame. The score was to 0, the only points being made in the first half on a touch back. 1t was a sorry day for the Boiler Makers. They fought desperately but to no avail and with the defeat Purdue sinks into fourth place in Indiana football as the season now stands. All eyes are now on indianapolis where Notre Dame and Indiana meet next Saturday. Indiana looks certain TO win the game but the Catholics should give them a hard fight. FURIOUS GAME AT ANN ARBOR. Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov 3.-In a fast, furiously fought football game, Michigan defeated Vanderbilt this afternoon by a score of 10 to 4. Michigan was consistently outplayed in the first half. The Southerners excelled the Wolverines in team work and only a tumble at the one yard line saved the latters goal Michigan scored by a drop kick and The half closed to 0 in Michigans favor. The Commodores made their goal early in the second half, also on a drop kick, tieing the score. A few minutes later, however, Garrels made q wonderful seventy yard run for touchdown The play was made on . fake kick. The Vanderbilt halves, Craig and Blake, frightened Michigan nearly to death by their speedy end runs. Fin ally Blake outkicked Garrels in a. rapid exchange, getting the ball on Michigans 80 yard line. 1t looked like another tie when, with the pix skin in Michigan territory, Garrels broke loose for seventy yard run on a fake kick, pushing the ball over the line just as he was tackled Cur tbs goaled.

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  The Washington herald, November 4, 1906, page 8

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  WON BY OLD STYLE PLAY. MinnesOts Defeats Nebraska in One Of the VESTS Big Contests. Minneapolis. Mimi. Nov S.--In a battle between two OF the strongest teams in the West to-day, the Minnesota football team defeated Nebraska by a score Of 13 to 0. The vietors made all of their points in the second half by straight line buck ing. and the Old-fashioned football The Nebraska team ran the Minnesota sqJaC off its feet during the early part Of the first half and three times came within ten yards of the goal. once they had the ball on Minnesota s five-yard line. For Nebraska, Johnson and Cooke were the heroes; for Min nes0ta, Schuckneck and Marshall played the star game. D0ane, for Minnesota. also made some feature plays at half back.

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Minnesota leads 38–⁠25–⁠2 in 65 meetings, counting the 59 since this game.