Clemson at Auburn

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  The Birmingham age-herald, Birmingham, Ala., October 23, 1910, page 11

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  AUBURN DEFEATS CLEMSON BUT HAD DESPERATE BATTLE Auburn, October 22.-(Special. auburn lost chances for a greater score by repeated fumbles. Every play was accompanied by tumble, and 1t seemed I’M possible for Auburn backs to hold the ball. Once in the first quarter after the ball had been rushed to Clemsons goal line Auburn lost it on missed signal In the second quarter Auburn lost the ball on the goal line through rumble. Time and again anxious clutches came TO the hearts of Auburn hackers when 1ast Clemson players were nearly successful in working double passes, startling tricks or long forward passes. In the fourth quarter a Clemson back got away with long pass and with an open field before him was tackled from behind by Davis on Aubuins 20-yard line. Again in the third, with Auburn on the offensive, Cap tain Henckel of Clemson dashed from the melee with the ball In his arms and ran 100 yards to Auburns goal, but the referee called him back declaring the ball dead when secured. 1t took Auburn II min utes to make the first touchdown after two easy chances were spoiled by FUN pies. NeWeH TAN pach Nieiiisoii Puh’ ~ yards. buck advanced the ball 10 and STREET. went over the line. Streit’s fierce plunges We’re responsible for the second score. He came within striking distance in four bucks, and pa- Wis put il over. In the fourth quarter Auburn was held on Clemson’s 10-yard line. The punt of the Clemson back who attempted to kick out of danger was blocked. Bonner and Lamb breaking through the line. the ball rolled toward Clemson’s goal line and Stirling seized.it and ran between the posts for the third touchdown. Desperate, Clemson made

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Auburn leads 33–⁠15–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.