-. fr M. ' ti .. .. _ .. .' . n. VARSITY DISPLAYS POWER IN CLOSING Season Ends with Thrilling Game Which Every Man on Team Shows His Ability in VICTORY GIVES SQUAD EVEN y BREAK ON CONFERENCE GAKES? Michigan closed its 1920 footballt season last Saturday by defeating1 Minnesota at Minneapolis in one of! the most thrilling and hard fought battles that a Wolverine team, has putl up in the last two years, and in soz doing won an even break for Confer- ence victories. Although it. is true that the Goph-1 ers made more first downs than theI Wolverines, nine to six in fact, Michi-l gan gained practically as much1 ground by straight football, for two' runs by Banks and Perrin for .20 and? 50 yards, respectively, netted a big yardage. In passing the Gophers were far superior, Michigan being unable to make good one heave. How desperately the Wolverines battlbd is shown by the great stands they made on the 3 yard line and on the 12 yard line. When defeat seem- ed imminent at these times, the Michi- gan line held like stone, and the Gophers were stopped. The Wolver- ines put up a great fight, and in spite of many handicaps emerged victori- ous. Breaks Not All for Michigan Contrary to current reports, Mich-1 igan did not get the majority of the? breaks. A fumbled punt, recovered' like lightning by Steketee, was our3 only-break. Playing on a foreign field against? a team desperately striving to win its last homecoming game, and sup-# ported by a mere handful of loyal' alumni, Michigan went on to the field at a disadvantage. By last Saturday, after a week of rest, the Gophers were in the best shape of the year and pre- sented a team harder to beat than any that Michigan has met this year. Cappon played the first half with' the flu, and was taken out in the second half. This shifted Cohn to end,aand it necessitated playing Ush- er at defensive fullback, for. Nelson who was so great at backing up the1 line injured his hip early in the second quarter. These two injuries played havoc with the Michigan de-' fense, and made possible many of the Gopher gains through the line. The muddy field was another handi- cap, for the Gophers had worked out there during the paste week. In addi- tion the Wolverines had undergone a hard day's journey the day before the game. Crucial Decisions Favor Gophers Two decisions by the field judge al- most cost Michigan a victory. Lying. prostrate, Eddie Usher snared a Goph- er pass and then rolled over. It was ruled an incompleted pass, when in reality Usher had made a sensational catch. Again Brown attempted a pass to Oss, who was on the eight yard line, and Steketee jumped up to block the pass, interfering in no way. The judge ruled interference, despite the fact that the ball flew five feet over the head of both men, and this put the Gophers near a touchlown. They rushed it to the one yard line, where a two yard penalty set them back, and1 on the next play, Dunne and Wieman stopped Oss on a delayed play through the line. Steketee then kicked a net 65 yards, taking the ball out of dan- ger. In the last five minutes, Minnesota opened u with long frantic passes, none of which were dangerous. The Michigan backs completely blocked' these efforts, and it was obvious thatm' the Gophers had done their bit some1 time before. At this period of the1 game, the Michigan defense was per- fect, and no better work could have' been asked for than in the last five minutes. Steketee's Kicking Phenomenal Wonderful kicking by Steketee, the1 best he-had done this year, saved the game for Michigan. Booting from be- hind his goal line, he sent the sphere' to the Minnesota 35 yard line, for a net kick Of 65 yards. Whenever Michigan was in danger, he booted his (Continued on Page Eight) ISSUE FIRST CALL FOR SWIMMINGPCANITS' PRACTICE BEGINS FOR VARSITY. AND FIRST YEAR MEN THIS AFTERNOON Candidates for the varsity and freshman swimming teams have been called for by Coach Drulard. The first practice will be held this afternoon in the city Y. M. C. A. pool, the fresh- men working out between 3 and 4 o'clock and the varsity taking the pool from 4 till 5 o'clock. As this is the first official practice of the season every man who has signed up previ- ously or who expects to try out for either team is expected to be on hand. Cards to Be Issued Those trying out will be required to pay the usual 25 cent fee for swim- ming candidates, but as soon as men show that they are worthy to be con- sidered as good material, they will be issued cards which will allow them the free use of the pool.:it is prob- able that 20 cards will be givenrout to freshmen and30 to varsity men. The cards must be countersigned by their holders, who will have to du- plicate their signature on the charge book each time they go in the pool in order to avoid a repetition of last year's difficulties over admission. . ,inasmuch as entries are to be made in the city meet at the Detroit Ath- letic club on. Dec. 4, it is necessary that the men get into the best possi- ble shape in the short time remain- ing. Special consideraLion will be given to new men who are eligible for varsity honors in selecting Michigan's representatives at the D. A. C. Schedule Being Arranged During January and February meets are planned with M. A. C., the Grand Rapids Y. M C A., Detroit Ju- nior college, and the University of To- ronto. There is also a possibility of a dual meet with Oberlin, although the latter institution has not been heard from as yet. WILL PICK LOWER STTE TEAM FORTITLE GA9ME STATE FOOTBALL HONORS TO BE DECIDED ON FERRY FIELD SATURDAY State scholastic football honors will be decided on Ferry field next Satur- day provided that the committee in charge of the arrangements can come to a final decision on the team that is to represent the lower state schools. Northwestern High of Detroit and Muskegon Central are the. two insti- tutions that lay claims to the high- est honors in below-the-straits foot- ball at present. Each team has come through the season with a formidable record, the Detroit school wound up its regular schedule last Saturday by defeating Detroit Northern before the largest crowd that has ever witnessed a prep school clash in Michigan. Muskegon Claims Also Strong Muskegon rooters point to their team's record as tufficient proof that it is the state's premier aggregation. In every game this year the up-state boys have displayed a world of power and they have turned in a record of victories impressive enough to sub- stantiate the .claims they make. Menominee, in the upper peninsu- la, has come through the season with a 1,000 per cent average. She has met the cream of the northern elevens and vanquished them in a manner that leaves no question as to who will bear the upper peninsula standard. Opinion of Coaches Asked Every effort is being made by the committee which is :sponsoring the event to determine whether Muskegon or Northwestern is most entitled to play here this week. Telegrams were sent out yesterday to the most prom- inent of the state high school football mentors, inquiring which school has in their estimation made the record mosthworthy of an opportunity to play for'the state championship, MICHIGAN RUNNERS COME IN SEVENTH Cross Country Men Do Better Than Expected in Conference Meet Michigan finished in seventh place in the Conference cross country meet held Saturday at Urbana. The show- ing of the Wolverines was better than expected, since the Michigan runners outdistanced those of M. A. C., Indiana and Chicago. First place in the scoring was won by Ames, although Furnas of Purdue, won the individual honors of the meet by crossing the finish tape in 26 min- utes, 30 3-5 seconds, which is good time for a five mile course. Chute was the first Michigan man across the line. He surprised everyone by Sooner or later you are coming to our Reconstruction Sale. Why not come down today. 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