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November 9, 1912
The Lake County Times
Hammond, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Purdue University's football team expresses confidence ahead of their November 9 game against Illinois in Lafayette, Indiana. Coach Moll predicts victory with fair luck, noting Purdue's superior play. Practice was held, over 5,000 tickets sold, and 1,000 fans expected from Urbana.
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PURDUE SQUAD IS CONFIDENT.
Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 9. - Purdue is on edge for the game with Illinois today and Coach Moll said last night that with an even break in luck his team would win. He added that the Boilermakers is the better eleven and the players would show today that they know the new style of game. Fast signal practice was held yesterday afternoon behind closed gates and the finishing touches were put on Purdue's football warriors for the annual struggle with the Suckers. Seats were placed on sale yesterday and more than 5,000 have been sold already. One thousand rooters will come from Urbana.
Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 9. - Purdue is on edge for the game with Illinois today and Coach Moll said last night that with an even break in luck his team would win. He added that the Boilermakers is the better eleven and the players would show today that they know the new style of game. Fast signal practice was held yesterday afternoon behind closed gates and the finishing touches were put on Purdue's football warriors for the annual struggle with the Suckers. Seats were placed on sale yesterday and more than 5,000 have been sold already. One thousand rooters will come from Urbana.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Purdue Football
Illinois Game
Coach Moll
Boilermakers
Suckers
Annual Struggle
What entities or persons were involved?
Coach Moll
Purdue Boilermakers
Illinois Suckers
Where did it happen?
Lafayette, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Coach Moll
Purdue Boilermakers
Illinois Suckers
Location
Lafayette, Ind.
Event Date
Nov. 9
Story Details
Purdue team prepares confidently for annual football game against Illinois, with Coach Moll stating they are the better team and will demonstrate new playing style; practice held, tickets selling well, fans arriving from Urbana.