The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-01
WISCONSIN
OUTPLAYS
MICHIGAN
Ten of the Points Scored oy
the Badgers Due to Pat
O'Dea.
Wisconsin, 17-Michigan, 5.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30-Before what was
probably the largest crowd that ever
gathered 10 witness a football game in
The Middle West the eleven from the
University OF Wisconsin defeated the
University Of Michigan eleven on the
National League baseball grounds to-day
by score OF i TO ). The mighty right
leg OF Pat O'Dea, Wisconsin's fullback,
was big factor in the one-sided score.
as he was responsible for ten Of the points
scored by the Badgers. once he lifted
the ball 20 the goal posts from the 35-
yard line, and once his punt went so far
mat Mclean misjudged IL and. fumbling,
gave Hyman a chance 10 fall on the pig
skin behind Michigans goal posts. which
he did
The second touchdown by Wisconsin
was made on clean, hard football IN the
second half, the light but active linemen
from Wisconsin opening holes in the
Michigan forwards. through which Peele,
Larson, Curtis and Blair plunged for big
gains. The defensive work of the Wis
consin eleven was remarkable, and time
and again Sweely and keena We're forced
10 punt
The exchanges. while O'Dea was in the
game, always resulted in big losses for
Michigan. O'Dea, however, was ruled
out Tor smuggling on the play that resulted
IN a touchdown by Hyman, and Driver,
Who took his place, was much inferior TO
Mlchlgans kickers. though he did splen-
did work in plunging through the line.
Wisconsin was expected 10 show inferi-
GRITTY ia her offensive game. but the way
the Badger backs tore through was a sur
prise 10 even their most enthusiastic
rooters.
During most Of the game Michigan was
on the defensive, and poor judgment on
the part OF Wisconsin III the first half IN
attempting a fake kick when the ball
was In splendid position for a kick from
the field probably cost the Badgers five
points. In the second half also the ball
was worked down the field twice 10 with
in fifteen yards Of Michigans goal line,
but In both instances the Misconsin's for
wards were guilty Of holding in the line
and the ball Went over.
MiscOnsln's weak point was at left end.
Some Of AHchigans best gains were made
around Cochems, and Michigans only
touchdown was made by Mclean in the
second half after a run Of forty-fiye yards,
in which the Michigan man cleared his
field without difficulty. Snow. who played
against Cochems. bothered his man great
ly and frequently put him out OF play.
II was "a battle royal between these two
men throughout the game. Man for man.
however. the Wisconsin line outclassed
that ~ Michigan. even big Cunningham,
who last year was picked Tor the all
Western center. being completely out
played 10y Chamberlain, whom Cunning
ham outweighed by at least twenty-five
pounds. Curtis. at right tackle, was easily
the superior OF Mcdonald and frequently
got through in time 10 spoil the play.
Even Lerum, at left guard. held his own
with the veteran France. Wisconsin WAS
weak IA catching punts. both Driver and
Trait fumbling the ball several times
though n happened never with serious
results. In this respect they were more
fortunate than Michigan. Michigan's best
playing was done in the first half Secur-
ing the ball on their own l5-yard line the
ball was carried steadily down the field
/ 10y a series OF line plunges in which the
Pennsylvania guards back-play was much
I used. varied b. an occasional try at the