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October 27, 1929
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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Illinois defeats Michigan 14-0 in football, led by halfback Douglas 'Gag' Mills, who emulates Red Grange with a 65-yard touchdown run, inspiring another score via Frank Walker's interception and run.
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Illinois, With A New Hero. Defeats Wolverines 14 to 0
Gag Mills Appears as Ghost of Red Grange; Tears Through to Win.
By CHARLES W. DUNKLEY
Associated Press Sports Writer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 26 (A.P.)
The ghost of the original, "galloping ghost," Harold "Red" Grange, started Illinois off to a 14 to 0 victory over Michigan that left the Wolverines dropping with exhaustion, and crushed in their third straight defeat.
The new hero was Douglas "Gag" Mills, of Elgin, Ill., a star halfback, who ran the team today as quarterback in place of "Frosty" Peters, laid up with a cracked rib.
After holding Illinois scoreless in the first two periods, with a well-knit defense, the Michigan team was split wide open early in the third period when Mills, catching a punt on Illinois' 35-yard line, turned and twisted through the entire Michigan crew, galloping away on a 65-yard run for a touchdown.
Mills, falling in behind his interference, first started to the left side of the field, and then cut back to the right, much after the fashion of Grange. After reversing the field, Mills raced on to the goal line to the astonishment of the 55,000 homecomers.
That 65-yard gallop inspired the Illini to another touchdown, coming a few minutes later. The Wolverines, in desperation, opened up with a forward pass attack in an attempt to score. Truskowski heaved a pass which Frank Walker, Illini halfback, intercepted on the Illinois 37-yard line.
With the ball tucked under his arm, Walker sprinted away on a thrilling 50-yard dash to Michigan's 13-yard line.
Illinois, with Timren and Humbert as battering rams, ripped the Michigan line for a first down on Michigan's two-yard line. Then the Wolverines' defense stiffened and Humbert was unable to pierce the line on two smashes. Walker then broke away on a dash around left end, tearing to the Michigan one-yard line before he was upset.
But Illinois was offside and drew a five-yard penalty, which took the ball back to the 7-yard line. This penalty put Walker in a better position to repeat, and he dashed away to another left end run, dived across the goal line less than a yard from the side line.
Mills kicked both goals for the extra points.
That ended the scoring.
Gag Mills Appears as Ghost of Red Grange; Tears Through to Win.
By CHARLES W. DUNKLEY
Associated Press Sports Writer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 26 (A.P.)
The ghost of the original, "galloping ghost," Harold "Red" Grange, started Illinois off to a 14 to 0 victory over Michigan that left the Wolverines dropping with exhaustion, and crushed in their third straight defeat.
The new hero was Douglas "Gag" Mills, of Elgin, Ill., a star halfback, who ran the team today as quarterback in place of "Frosty" Peters, laid up with a cracked rib.
After holding Illinois scoreless in the first two periods, with a well-knit defense, the Michigan team was split wide open early in the third period when Mills, catching a punt on Illinois' 35-yard line, turned and twisted through the entire Michigan crew, galloping away on a 65-yard run for a touchdown.
Mills, falling in behind his interference, first started to the left side of the field, and then cut back to the right, much after the fashion of Grange. After reversing the field, Mills raced on to the goal line to the astonishment of the 55,000 homecomers.
That 65-yard gallop inspired the Illini to another touchdown, coming a few minutes later. The Wolverines, in desperation, opened up with a forward pass attack in an attempt to score. Truskowski heaved a pass which Frank Walker, Illini halfback, intercepted on the Illinois 37-yard line.
With the ball tucked under his arm, Walker sprinted away on a thrilling 50-yard dash to Michigan's 13-yard line.
Illinois, with Timren and Humbert as battering rams, ripped the Michigan line for a first down on Michigan's two-yard line. Then the Wolverines' defense stiffened and Humbert was unable to pierce the line on two smashes. Walker then broke away on a dash around left end, tearing to the Michigan one-yard line before he was upset.
But Illinois was offside and drew a five-yard penalty, which took the ball back to the 7-yard line. This penalty put Walker in a better position to repeat, and he dashed away to another left end run, dived across the goal line less than a yard from the side line.
Mills kicked both goals for the extra points.
That ended the scoring.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Football Game
Illinois Victory
Michigan Defeat
Gag Mills
Red Grange
Touchdown Run
Interception
What entities or persons were involved?
Douglas "Gag" Mills
Harold "Red" Grange
Frank Walker
Frosty Peters
Truskowski
Timren
Humbert
Where did it happen?
Champaign, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Douglas "Gag" Mills
Harold "Red" Grange
Frank Walker
Frosty Peters
Truskowski
Timren
Humbert
Location
Champaign, Ill.
Event Date
Oct. 26
Story Details
Douglas 'Gag' Mills leads Illinois to a 14-0 victory over Michigan with a 65-yard punt return touchdown mimicking Red Grange, followed by Frank Walker's interception and run setting up another score despite a penalty.