The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-19
THE CRUCIAL
GAMES TODAY
Minnesota VS.. Michigan in
Titanic Struggle
Yale VS.. Harvard for Cham
pionship Of East
Snapfy Football Weather for
Both Contests

4 ann al boIs hlcIt.s NOV. l9.--IbOug-
ands of football enthusiasts from
every section Of the country fiocked
to this city today for the crucial grid
iron battle of the west Cold snappy
weather delighted the coaches ana
players of both teams and promised a
splendid struggle.
The football warriors OF the ITni-
versity Of Minnesota and of the Uni
versity of Michigan. who are settling
| the championship Of the west were in
the pink of condition before the game
started. The betting was about even
few odds being given. a lot Of money
was wagered on the outcome.
Since 1892, Minnesota and Michigan
have met but eight times, the record
peing 1--WE victories for Michigan two
for Minnesota and one tie.
The Harvard Yale Game.
New Haven, Conn, Nov. 19.-The
eyes of 10000 enthusiastic spectators
were focused today on some 5000
square yards Of chalk line in the turf
on Yale field where Yale and Har-
ward struggled once more for football
supremacy.
From the Yale side of the field came
the query whether team such as has
been turned out at New Haven this
year, which suffered many bitter re-
verses, could gather sufficient speed
and skill in it's later days to win In
its supreme test. 1t was ideal foot
ball weather, both for players and
spectators
Just before the game began 1t was
announced that Thompson, Michigan
fun back who is ineligible under con-
ference rules would not be played.
Lawton took his place.
The Michigan Minnesota Game.
Minnesota won the toss and defended
the west goal without wind, Lawton
kicks off at p. m. to Johnston before
the goal posts. First down on Min
nesota's 20-yard line Michigan's ban
at center OF field; McGovern punts
back to Cornwell; second down on
Minnesota's 5O-yard line. I.awton
went through left end first down.
Minnesota punts out Of bounds on
Mlnnesota's 25-yard line. Second down.
no gain; Johnston tried center First
down, Michigan's ball on own Award
llhe' McGovern punting to PattengilL
Time out for Young of Minnesota.
Young resumes play and had his
right ankle hurt. Second down. Young
hurt again, time out Lawton pnnted
TO McGovern, who was downed i'm his
tracks. Second down, Minnesota's 81
yard line, forward pass. Rosenwald Ia
9romley; MeGovern pointed to Maci-
SOM. Second down, Michigan fumbIes
g Minnesota; first down on Michigan's
t9-yard line. Magisohn fumbled sec
ma down on Michigan's 2S-yard line.
hcGoVern tried right tackle for 25
'aros. Second down on Michigan's rs
ard line McGovern goes through
enter for rs yards. Michigan holds
dcGoVern. Time out for Young SEC
ma down on Michigan's I5-yard line
second down no gain They line I'm
N Mlchigan's 25-yard line. Michigan,s
'ali' second down, yards to gain.
1awton around right end. T.autor
ries punt but Walker got the han
nd ran Tor a touchdown which was
.ot allowed and they were taken back
ime out for Young.
Play resumed. Minneeota r.,,,,,
. yards Tor off side. Michigan,s han
n their own 92-yard line, yards to
am Boggles got the bali after
lock py Morrell. Lawton punts 10
= funston on Minnesota's 35-yard line
lrst down. Minnesota's ball on their
"h Ss-yard line. Second down no
am, McGovern fumbles but RECEIVERS
~ pan. Third down. McGovern piints
, LaWton on Michigan's 40-vard line
lrst down at center Of field; Lawton
"a through the bunch. Time out far
oung and he goes out. Second down
laslsohn fails at right tackle Third
o"n on Minnesota's 58-yard line
awtoh punts to Sevens on the az
ara line; Rosenwald fumbles bpt ~
'yers the ball First down. on Mir
ssota's S5-yard line, Minnesota's hall
ecohd down, no gain; Stevens fuu,hlav
~ RECEIVERS the ball. yards ia gain
osenWald punts to Mcmillan AZ con.
= or field. First down. Micbipan,s
Iii at center. Second down an Min
ssota's 35-yard line. Lawton carries
rward pass.
quarter ends, Michigan's han an
innesota's 40-yard line.
FIRST Quarter Mich. 0, MINI. o.
Smith went in for Young. Paw re-
med, Michigan's bali on Minnesota,s
yard line; forward pass was in
rcepted, I4awton to Wells and plav
'led back. Second down. no gain.
cNiiian fails at right end; Lawton
lhls 70 McGovern on Minnegota's IT,
.rd line. McGoVern thrown back to
e l4-yard line, down.; Minnesofa,s
". McGoyern punts TO Lawton on
lnesotas 45-yard line. First down
4e-yard line. Michigan's bail i
rWard pass, Magisohn to Bortlea
mt over and Minnesota was given
ball on Minnesota's 2O-yard line.
cond down on Minesota's 3s-vard
e; McGovern through the line. pick
ng punts out Of bounds on the 45-
ri line. Michigan's bali on Mime
ta's H-yard line Second down ~