Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU Football Programs BGSU Athletics Programs 11-14-1936 BGSU Football Program November 14, 1936 Bowling Green State University. Department of Athletics Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/football_programs Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University. Department of Athletics, "BGSU Football Program November 14, 1936" (1936). Football Programs. 12. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/football_programs/12 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the BGSU Athletics Programs at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Football Programs by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. OFFICIAL HOMECOMING PROGRAM 1936 Ohio Northern vs. Bowling Green State University Nov. 14, 1936 ^ OF THIRTY FIVE While mathematicians and statis- will be able to do to replace his 17 ticians advanced various formulae graduating seniors remains to be for rationalizing their results, popu- seen. Southern Methodist loses most lar opinion concentrated on the fol- of the regulars who started in the lowing ten teams as the national Rose Bowl. leaders of 193 5: Through the years since 1869, when Princeton and Rutgers started the American foot- EAST: Princeton and Pittsburgh ball tradition, the Tigers have been at the top of the MIDDLE WEST: Minnesota, Ohio State and Notre heap probably more than any other team. Princeton's Dame supremacy did not stop with the "good old days" but SOUTH: Louisiana State has extended into the modern era of football. SOUTHWEST: Southern Methodist and Texas According to the late Parke H. Davis, who found no Christian job of football statistics too tough to tackle, Princeton PACIFIC COAST: Stanford and California had been entitled to top honors 18 times in the 64-year period. His tabulation ceased with his death in 193 3. Of the ten, two were undefeated: Minnesota and The ascendancy of the mid-western, southern, south- Princeton, and of these two, Minnesota, with a record western and Pacific Coast teams, nationally, dates from of three straight years without a defeat, won the myth- the close of the World War, according to Davis' esti- ical national championship hands down, although opin- mates. The rise of southwestern football to national ion was more divided than in 1934, when the Gophers championship heights is comparatively recent, but this won the honor without question. year may see Texas-style football setting a fashion. The one dissenting vote in selecting the first ten It is of interest to note that seven of the ten leaders are teams was the Williamson system, which placed Auburn included on a consensus Ail-American team tabulated ahead of Ohio State, California, Princeton, Stanford from the selections of the most authoritative pickers. and Pittsburgh, although Auburn was defeated by This team includes James "Monk" Moscrip, of Stanford, L. S. U. and Tennessee. Pittsburgh, Ohio State. Notre and Jaynell Tinsley, of L. S. U., ends; Ed Widseth, of Dame, Southern Methodist, L. S. U., Texas Christian. Minnesota, and Larry Lutz, of California, tackles; Jack Stanford and California were all defeated. Of the group Weller, of Princeton, and J. C. "Ironman" Wetzel, of the Bayou Bengals probably had the best record, for S. M. U., guards; Darrell Lester, of T. C. U., center; they offset an opening loss to Rice bv going through the Riley Smith, of Alabama quarterback; Jay Berwanger, remaining nine games on the schedule without defeat. of Chicago, and Bobby Wilson, of S. M. U., halfbacks, Of the ten leaders, all have a good chance to be "up and Bobby Grayson, of Stanford, fullback. Of further there" again in 1936 except, possibly, Stanford, S. M. U. interest is the fact that Stanford and Southern Method- and Princeton. These teams, after an extended reign ist, the opponents of the Rose Bowl, are each represented among the top teams of the nation, lose heavily in bv two men. Berwanger, of Chicago, adjudged the out- veteran material—material which, in the case of Stan- standing athlete of the "Big Ten" for the second succes- ford, will not be readily replaced by even as capable sive year, is the only representative of an unsuccesstul a coach as "Tiny" Thornhill. What "Fritz" Crisler team. m&& d8T In 1926 we talked about: Hew Lafayette was undefeated and untied; How undefeated Stanford was tied 7 to 7 in the Rose How Michigan and Northwestern tied for the "Big Bowl by undefeated Alabama; Ten" title; The new rule which called for a penalty of a down and the loss of five yards for the second, third or fourth How Loyola of the South scored 355 points; incompleted pass in a series of downs; How Parham, of Georgia Tech, kicked from behind Carnegie Tech's sensational 19 to 0 victory over a his own goal line into the crowd at the other end cf powerful Notre Dame team; the field; ; The famous 21 to 21 tie in the Army-Navy game, The Western victories of Washington over Nebraska and the subsequent debate as to the outstanding team and Oregon over Marquette; of the nation: Navy, Alabama or Stanford? How Fred Koster, of Louisville, led the nation in The 13 to 12 victory won by Notre Dame over scoring with 124 points, and how George B. Wilson, of Southern California; Lafayette, led in the number of touchdowns scored, Such outstanding players as Morton Kaer, of South- with a total of 20; ern California; Ted Shipkey, Dick Bogue and "Biff" How Tom Hamilton, of the undefeated Navy team, Hoffman, of Stanford; Oosterbaan and Benny Fried- drop-kicked six field goals during the season; man, of Michigan; Herb Joesting, of Minnesota; Christy Flanagan and Bud Boeringer, of Notre Dame; "Wild How deception and the use of the huddle came in for Bill" Kelly, of Montana; "Bucky" Moore, of Loyola of wider use; and the restrictions placed upon the shift: the South, who ran 1,394 yards and scored 105 points Of the growth of intersectional football, with eastern during the season; teams playing more than a score of games with mid- How Brown beat Yale and Dartmouth on successive western, western and southern rivals. Saturdays, using the same eleven "iron men"; How Dartmouth, unbeatable in 1925, met with How New York U., in the "boom days" of "Chick" downfall in 1926; Meehan, won all of the eastern games on the schedule, And, as the auctioneers say, of a host of other things but lost to Nebraska, 15 to 7; too numerous to mention! WELCOME HOME Next to importance to the associations with one's parental home, come the associations with his college home. These latter associations normally come at a time of life when sentiment and idealism are most indulged, and when strong and lasting impressions are formed. They come, too, at a time when social interests are most active. Around one's Alma Mater are, therefore, centered many of the dearest experiences of life. Our college homecoming date naturally stands out prominently among the festivals and gala days of the year. For this happy celebration the Committee has made every effort to prepare a series of entertainments that should bring to every graduate and former student a full realization of his fondest expectations. On behalf of the faculty and present students, I extend to all our visitors a cordial welcome. H. B. WILLIAMS President -<e> Leitman's Dry Cleaners and Tailors "Suits Tailored To Measure That Fit" Call 11 and We'll Call 175 N. Main St. Macs Leitman, Class of '30 Prop. Bowling Green Coaching Staff " 1- /477V2..E-77C DJR£CTO/Z_ tiARZY OCX£R.MA/S Today at our homecoming Bowling Green takes pleas- ure in extending greetings to athletes and friends from Ohio Northern. The annual football game between Ohio Northern University and Bowling Green State University is becom- ■v**-^ ing one of the most important in Northwestern Ohio. The two institutions have played eight games. They have won four, we gained the verdict in three and the other was a tie. A Bee Gee victory today would even the count. In the past the rivalry has been keen, close, and friendly, and we hope that today's and future games continue to be marked by the best things in sport. W. E. Steller, Athletic Director PAUL. LAMDIS Ohio Northern's Greeting We are very happy to close the 1936 football season against one of our most feared and respected opponents, Bowling Green. Our many years of competition have brought about clean, hard-fought battles, and we sin- cerely hope that this friendly rivalry may continue for many more years. May the best team win. Clyde A. Lamb, Director of Athletics Wo-Qz/NS/d/- C£AIT£% Compliments of The Ideal Dry Cleaners Leroy "Beefy" Bortel, '35 Manager 4>- -^s> New Concrete Stadium In 1937 Today the old wooden bleachers are probably embracing their last Homecoming crowd. Next year Bowling Green State University will boast of a new concrete stadium. Plans are now under way to construct a huge concrete stadium along one side of the field and work is to be started about the first of the year. The new stadium will cost $40,000 and is being made possible through a grant of $18,000 made recently by the Public Works Administration at Washington. Though in their formative stage, the plans indicate that the stadium will run at least 17 tiers high and will be complete with a new glass-enclosed press box with special wire facilities for tele- graph and telephone. As yet no decision has been made as to the location of the new stadium and it is possible that it might be constructed on the south side of the field instead of where the present bleachers are placed.