Northwestern at Wisconsin

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., October 13, 1912, page 1

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  WISCONSIN, ELEVEN TRIMS NORTHWESTERN MADISON, Wis. October 12.-The Uni versity of Wisconsin foot ball squad defeated Northwestern University here liz the first conference game of the season this afternoon, 30 to o. Gillette was Winconsin’s bright star. His 30-yard run in the last period OF the game through the entire Purple team was the most brilliant play of the game. Van Ripper and Tandborg, also starred for the Cardinals. Both teams used old foot ball most of the time, Wisconsin, best ground-gainer being an off-taclIle play. Numerous substitutes were brought into play in the final period. Near the close of the first quarter Gill lette broke away for a 53-yard run, car rying the ball to Northwestern’s .o-yard line. Wisconsin plugged the line and sent Van Ripper over left tackle for the first touchdown. Gillette kicked goal Wisconsin opened the second quarter by carrying the ball half the length OF the field, Van Ripper and Tandberg hit ting the line and Gillette circling the ends. for big gains. Alexander scored through the Purple Lire. Van Ripper made Wisconsin’s third touchdown when Northwestern fumbled a 45-yard punt.

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Wisconsin leads 62–⁠37–⁠4 in 103 meetings, counting the 90 since this game.