by Jim Rice | Sep 22, 1929
The Packers effectively ran the football. Verne Lewellen had a fine game “twisting and pivoting”1 his way through Dayton’s defense. After a scoreless first half, the Packers finally broke the ice in the third quarter. On the first drive of the new half, the ground...
by Jim Rice | Oct 28, 1928
A field goal by Harry O’Boyle and a touchdown run by Verne Lewellen gave Green Bay a 10-0 halftime lead. The touchdown followed Eddie Kotal’s great catch that put the ball on Dayton’s three-yard line. On the next play, Lewellen went around right end for the score....
by Jim Rice | Nov 13, 1927
In the last home game of the season, the defense didn’t let Dayton closer than the 40-yard line. It also didn’t allow a first down on the ground. As punts flew back and forth, Green Bay gradually won the field position battle. Early in the second quarter, Packer...
by Jim Rice | Sep 18, 1927
The Triangles played an inspired first half and held Green Bay scoreless. At halftime, Lambeau fired up his team! “The spirit was catching with the spectators. Some in the stands yelled out, ’It won’t be long now—hoping for some points—and the crowd laughed.”1...
by Jim Rice | Nov 15, 1925
The last home game of the season featured a spectacular ending. With both offenses having trouble gaining traction all game, a 0-0 tie looked very likely in the fourth quarter. Some fans began to leave with one minute left when the Packers took over on their 21- yard...
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