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Article from the Middlesboro Daily News, Oct. 20, 1931 edition.
(All spelling and grammar are as appears in the article)
TUSCULUM IN L.M.U. VICTORY
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Harrogate, Tenn. -- Tusculum won
over L.M.U. here Saturday in the homecoming game, 13 to 0. The Tusculum Pioneers
blocked a punt that was attempted by Captain Liebrock in close goal zone, and
made a touchdown earl in the first quarter. Their kick for the extra point went
wild.
The battle in the second quarter ran about even until
an L.M.U. pass was intercepted near the goal line, it was returned for a
touchdown and the point-kick was good.
Both teams battled desperately throughout the second
half but neither side was able to score. The Railsplitters were able to batter
through the heavy opposing line for consistent gains until they began to
approach favorable scoring territory, where each time they would lose possession
of the ball.
The heavy Tusculum team functioned consistently
throughout the game. The Railsplitters, considerably lighter but capable of
holding their own, gained more yardage than the Pioneers, only to lose it when
it was most needed. Coach Alexander was forced to use substitutes continuously
to relieve his injured players. Tusculum is a strong team and [to be continued]
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