University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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The strung, unbeaten Yellowjackets invading tlv Burton E. Nelson field barely defeated Si n m a hard fought gome. In the rim fen mmuu- . ■: play, before the Blue Devils had ft ind themselves, the Norsemen drove for .1 touchdown, Samdahl broke thr Ni-h to block the kick, and Stout was lix pints behind. After that rim drive for a touchdown, the invader were unable to cope with the Wrong defense of the Crawford men. The settled into 1 purely defensive game with both team unable to break through the other ' s line. A blocked kick by Superior netted the I en .1 safety in the second half. Throughout the game, the playing of Anderson, end, and Hanke, freshman halfback, was spectacular, enthusiasm ran high when Stout held the Superior eleven from going tour yards for a ami in lour downs. In the second conference game Stout was upset by a strong River Falls learn on the River Fall- field. The latter aggregation proved superior to the Blue Devils in strength and experience Si ul played evenly during the first part of the game, With Hanke making some gix J gains. Superior kicking on the pan of the River Falls quarterback kepi Crawfordrnen from penetrating into the Fall territory. The Kind and many students had traveled t the game to Kick the team for a win. but 11 wasn ' t the Blue Devils ' turn to win On the Roma Held. Stom. however, lost a Kittle well fought and evidenced promise of more power in future games.

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Pint Roir : D. Shun. RE.: G. Venn , R.T.: D Johtm-n. R.G.; J. SttUt L C : R. AiofW, LG.i J. KucVcnbtcVc-. L.T.; M. Ruud. L.E. .Second Row: E. Bolduc. Q. Thud Row: H. Psubon, R.H.: R. Gray. Fi C Arnold!. L.H. A lighting Stout eleven was outclassed in the t ir t confeiencc game of the -cism by a «trong LaCrusse team in a game played at night on the LaCmsse field. The fellows fought the Pcds to a Standstill in the first quarter until the | strength of the Maroons began to tell. Early in the second quarter, with some very effective block ' ing, the LaCrossc eleven scored; Stout tried 1 few passes and made some gain , but was forced to punt. LaCrosse punted, and Stout, with the ball in its possession, opened a passing attack. A beau tiful pass from Karlen to Kcrmie Anderson, who made a spectacular one-handed catch, W S ruled inci mplete because he stepped out of the playing field to make the catch. Taking a setback that would have meant a touchdown with a fighting, nevcrsay-die spirit, the Stout team put up a stal wart defense again ! the Redmen but was. unable to ball the goal line drives of the Pcds Ruud. end. played spectacular Kill for the Blue Devils. In the homecoming game with the Wuton § Teachers College eleven, Stout won by virtue of an intercepted pass by Anderson, end. B halves of this game, the new Burton E. Nelson Field was dedicated. The hoard of trustees of The Stout Institute was present George 1 ' Hambrccht, state director of vocational education, gave the dedication address. Mr. Hambreeht spoke oi Pre ' dent Nelson U a builder and paid a fitting tribute it. , nr president who h.td acquired the long needed athletic field. As the field was wet. With teams plaj breaks during the same and the Blue Devil] were rewarded for having played head- Up ball. Winona tned passing throughout the game but was unable to make any touchdowns The visiting team threatened to score in the fourth quar ier but wa- repul-cd by Coach Crawford ' s men deep in the Bin - DevuY own territory The felbva then played safe by punting the lull out ■: danger. thus ending the only serious scoring tJsn the game. .

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In the fourth conference name and the last name of the season, Stoui Vowed to the Zornmcn 23-0 on the home field. The game was evenly malched in the first quarter with Hanlce making a beautiful twenty-five yard run. nude possible by Ki»J. clean blocking on the pan of the Craw fordmen. The Eau Claire learn then displayed its power by taking the ball down the field for two consecutive touchdowns. The Zornmen had a rugged team and proved they were not to be denied on their touchdown inarches although the Blue Devils put up a stubborn defense. The fourth quarter was dominated by the Blue Devils who earned the lull to within the v stripe but lacked the scoring punch for a tally. rhc Eau CUirc eleven won the right to keep the ' 1ml.- brown jug another year. Thi- was the last g-une for four of the pla; who will he lost through from Ahbotsford and Arnoldt fnim Jan. Minnesota, filled the halfback porta m Another Mmncsotan. Gracie innn N.i hwauk, proved him- self a good tackle, while Venne of Menomome did the guarding. This was also the last game for Anderson, end. who has completed three year of varsity football. IV 21