Gophers Defeat Michigan 20-7 to Retain Little Brown Jug
Minnesota roared to a 20-7 win over Michigan at Ann Arbor before 64 945 fans. The Golden Gophers dominated with a stronger line and backs outplaying Tom Harmon and the Wolverines to stretch their streak over Michigan to six straight victories.
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Iowa Victory Tops Day of Grid Upsets
On a Saturday studded with upsets Notre Dame saw its perfect record end with a 7-6 loss to Iowa before 47 000 at Iowa City. Dartmouth fell 9-7 to Princeton and Kentucky lost 13-6 to Georgia Tech. Eight major teams remained unbeaten including Tennessee Texas A and M Southern California Tulane North Carolina Cornell Oklahoma and Duquesne.
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Duke Dominates VMI in Centennial Celebration Game
Duke overwhelmed Virginia Military Institute 20 to 7 before a record Lexington crowd of 12 000. The win capped the centennial celebration and showcased Duke in a dominant performance at the home stadium.
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Iowa footballs iron men push to end with Notre Dame test
A Hawkeye battle with Notre Dame showcases Iowa's conditioning and stamina. Nile Kinnick leads a rugged squad through intense practice drills, with coaches demanding full speed hits and flawless signals. The piece lauds Iowa’s grit and notes the tied result.
Illini Dash Wisconsin for 7-0 Big Ten Win
Illinois defeats Wisconsin 7 to 0 in Champaign as Jimmy Smith returns a kickoff 82 yards for the game's only score. Wisconsin threatened several times but fumbles, Illinois recoveries and a strong defense preserved the lead.
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Major college football scores list across conferences
Big Ten scores include Jawa 71 Notre Dame 4 and Minnesota 20 Michigan 7. Purdue 31 Northwestern 0 Illinois 3 Wisconsin 0. Ohio State 81 over Chicago. Midwest Conference results show Ripon 27 Carleton 6 Beloit 20 Lawrence 6. West and East regions list multiple matchups with scattered totals and placeholders.
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Substitute's Field Goal Secures Purdue Upset of Northwestern
Purdue blocks a pass and kicks a lone field goal to beat Northwestern 3 to 0 at Vanston Illinois. Northwestern dominating yardage muffed six chances as Purdue's defense held in a tense late game. Mike Eyclone interception halted Northwestern final drive with seven minutes left.
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Kohawks Beaten By Knox Passes In 14 6 Tussle
Coe football ended its 1939 season with a 14 6 defeat at the hands of Knox on Coe field. The Kohawks outgained Knox 207 to 108 yards from scrimmage but a strong Knox passing game decided the outcome. Grinnell looms next week as a final bridge to basketball season.
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Princeton Triumphs Over Dartmouth 9-7 in Palmer Stadium
Bob Hinchman's 24 yard field goal in the third quarter gave Princeton a 9-7 victory over Dartmouth. The win snapped Dartmouth's undefeated run before a 45 000 crowd at Palmer Stadium.
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Montague delivers perfect field goal as Boilermakers top rival
In seven plays Purdue forces a fourth down at Northwestern’s 14 yard line. Fred Montague, substitute quarterback, nails a straight through field goal from the middle. While Montague earns scoring credit, little Mike steals the show with a standout performance.
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Big Ten Standings and Matchups Highlight Saturday Checks
Minnesota at Illinois. Ohio State hosts Purdue. Michigan visits Pennsylvania. Northwestern plays Notre Dame. Chicago meets Oberlin. Indiana travels to Michigan State. Strong conference action targets pairings and potential shuffles in the standings.
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Lontini Misses Try For Extra Score In Big East Game
TAIT CUMMINS reports Lontini misses the try for a decisive extra point after Piepul scores, shaping the late moments of the game. The sequence pins the outcome on a single conversion attempt and highlights the players involved.
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Hawkeyes stun Notre Dame 7 6 in dramatic Iowa clash
Iowa defeats unbeaten Notre Dame 7-6 at Iowa Field before about 47 000. Eddie Anderson’s Wildcats edge a potent Irish squad with stout line play and late defense. Nile Kinnick stars as Iowa claims a landmark victory in a game likened to the 1921 classic. Harvard shocks Army 15-0 at Harvard Stadium as Nile Kinnick headlines reels.
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Frenzied Iowa Fans Hope for Rockne II After Notre Dame Win
Iowa celebrated a 7 to 6 victory over Notre Dame as fans debated if Dr. Edward Anderson has built a Knute Rockne style team. Anderson, who came from Holy Cross, has steered Iowa to five wins in six games this season and revived home Big Ten success after a long drought since 1933.
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