The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-01
Coxen, at Center, Quits Aggi
Team-Checks in Suit.
Emporia Normal VIII Play
Subs at Washburn.
BREWER PLAYS CRIPPLES
Chicago or Illinois Be Elm
mated From Western Race.
Nebraska Meets Ames-Mis-
souri, Valley Watches Them.

Chicago, Nov. Chicago and Illinois.
the two undefeated elevens Of the
Western intercollegiate conference met
here today IN their annual football clash
to determine which team must drop
from the championship race. Critics
already have conceded that the winner
Of games will have substantial claims
on the championship as both Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota have been defeated
this season by nonoonference teams
Although the down state team was
considered a strong opponent. the Chi
cago squad was the favorite when the
game was called. Each team entered
the fray content to win by any sized
score. Both Coach Stagg of Chicago
and Coach Zuppke of Illinois, sent their
strongest players into the game. Botn
gridiron generals were expected to use
new plays which have not been uncov-
cred. Coach Stagg predicted hard
game and a close score. Accompanied
by 5000 rooters. Coacl- Zuppke and his
men arrived here ready to flight for
their lives" The Illinois declared their
fear Of Captain Nodgren's toe. although
confident Of victory. The Maroon was
Handicapped by the loss Of Vruwink
right end, who was ordered out of the
game Thursday because Of Illinois
protest that he was ineligible under the
rules. Vruwink was regarded as one
of Stages fastest men in the handling
OF the forward pass.
Coxen Quits Aggie Team.
Manhattan, Kan. Nov. 1.-When the
Kansas Agricultural college team lined
UP against Fairmount today, Coxen.
star center, was missing, but the fact
failed to shake the optimism Of Coach
Lowman, who relied upon Scanlon to
I'LL the place and help win the expect
ed victory. Coxen quit after last
nights practice, owing to a misunder-
mount squad arrived from Wichita in
prime condition.
Columbia Cripples in Game.
Columbia. Mo-, Nov. 1.-The varsity
team of Columbia and the eleven from
the Rolla School Of Mines representing
the two divisions of the Missouri. State
university met in their annual football
conflict on Rollins field here today.
Normal Badly Crippled.
Emporia, Kan, Nov. with only
two men in condition. the Kansas State
Normal eleven left here this morning
for Topeka, where they play Washburn
college. While working in the wood
carving department yesterday Charles
Morgan, captain of the eleven. cut a
able to play. Frankenberger will take
his place. Coach Crispin announced
that he had hard task finding a team
to take the place of the regulars.
Ames to Meet Cornhuskers.
Ames. a., Nov. 1.-The Ames team
wound up the weeks grind for the
Nebraska game here today with black
board work last night. The squad is
in bad condition, following the game
with Missouri last Saturday, but the
injured players will be available in an
emergency. Wilson will start at right
half.
Uhl, the star fullback, crippled in
the Missouri game, and out of drill this
week. will start. 1t is generally con-
ceded that Nebraska has the best
chance to win.
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Madison. Wis, Nov 1.-Crowds un-
surpassed at gridiron contests here
were expected to see the game today
between the elevens of Minnesota and