Auburn at Clemson

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  The Birmingham age-herald, Birmingham, Ala., October 19, 1913, page 16

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  FIGHTS A UBURN ELEVEN TO A STANDSTILL Clemson Warriors Hold Alabaians Low ScoreSuperior Weight Finally Told the Tae-Sparkman Makes Long Run-Auburn Line Almost Impregnable Clemson. October 1S.-(Special.)- THE Clemson Tigers sprang a surprise on the Auburn team this afternoon when they fought them to a standstill through four of the fiercest quarters that have ever been seen on a local gridiron, the final count showing Auburn 20, Glenn son O. The defense of the Clemson team, considering the size of the two lines, was most creditable. Time after time they held their heavier opponents and repeatedly during the progress of the game drove. them back for loss. The Auburn line was fully 20 pounds TO the man heavier than the Clemson forwards, but the fighting spirit that the lighter linemen showed made up somewhat for the beef. The superior weight finally told the tale. the Auburn backs keeping a continual hammering on the Clemson line until 1t gave way under the strain. Taylor. Newell, Harris, Sparkman and Christopher made good gains through the line. SparlSman got the longest run of the day when he started on an end run in the second quarter and cutting in sharply smashed his way through tackle for 25-yard gain.

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  Atlanta Georgian, Georgia, October 19, 1913, page 15

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  Auburn Team Finds Clemson Balky and Wins Only 20 to 0 CLEMSON COLLEGE. S. C.. Oct. 1S.-The Tigers held the hefty Auburnites to three touchdowns, the final score being 20 to 0. The touch downs were made in the first, sec ond and fourth quarters by Harris, Arnold and Newell These three. with Christopher Taylor and Sparkman, gained most ground for Auburn, and the gains were usually through the Tiger line, which was 90 pounds light er to the man than Auburn’g. The defense Of the Tigers was fine Time after time they held the Auburnites for doYns or forced them TO kick. Clemson could not do much with the sturdy Auburn forwards. and had to resort frequently to puntng Webb. Logan and James advanced the ball for Clemson. Schilletter, Gee and Caughman were quick and sure in taclllng. The whole team played with judgment, grit and spirit. The lineup:

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Auburn leads 33–⁠15–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 41 since this game.