1929 Tulane Green Wave football team
1929 Tulane Green Wave football | |
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SoCon champion | |
Conference | Southern Conference |
Record | 9–0 (6–0 SoCon) |
Head coach |
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Offensive scheme | Single-wing |
Captain | Bill Banker |
Home stadium | Tulane Stadium |
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No. 10 Tulane $ | 6 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 6 | – | 0 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 7 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 1 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 6 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 5 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky | 3 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VMI | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duke | 2 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LSU | 3 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama | 4 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clemson | 3 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VPI | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Tech | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 2 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 1 | – | 3 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland | 1 | – | 3 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 4 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington and Lee | 1 | – | 4 | – | 1 | 3 | – | 5 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ole Miss | 0 | – | 4 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 6 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi A&M | 0 | – | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sewanee | 0 | – | 4 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NC State | 0 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auburn | 0 | – | 7 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1929 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1929 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Bernie Bierman and captain Bill Banker, the Green Wave posted a 9–0, undefeated record and outscored opponents 297–45.[1] Tulane compiled a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the SoCon title.
Before the season
[edit]The team would feature a veteran backfield of quarterback Dick Baumbach, halfbacks Ike Armstrong and captain Bill Banker, and fullbacks Fred Seeuws and Jack Pizzano.[2][3]
Schedule
[edit]Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 28 | Louisiana Normal* | W 40–6 | 10,000 | [4] | |
October 5 | Texas A&M* |
| W 13–10 | [5] | |
October 12 | Mississippi A&M |
| W 34–0 | [6] | |
October 19 | Southwestern Louisiana* |
| W 60–0 | [7] | |
October 26 | Georgia Tech |
| W 20–14 | 25,000 | [8] |
November 1 | vs. Georgia | W 21–15 | 15,000 | [9] | |
November 9 | Auburn |
| W 52–0 | 10,000 | [10] |
November 16 | Sewanee |
| W 18–0 | [11] | |
November 28 | at LSU | W 21–0 | 23,000 | [12] | |
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Season summary
[edit]Louisiana Normal
[edit]In the season opener against Louisiana Normal (today Northwestern State), Tulane won 40–6.
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[14]
Texas A&M
[edit]After leading at the half 7–2, Tulane allowed the Texas A&M Aggies to take the lead 8–7. A pass from Ike Armstrong to Wop Glover in the last quarter got the win. After a safety, Tulane won 13–10.[2]
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[15]
Mississippi A&M
[edit]In the third week of play, Tulane defeated the Mississippi Aggies 34–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[16]
Southwestern Louisiana
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The Green Wave romped 60–0 over Southwestern Louisiana. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[17]
Georgia Tech
[edit]During the game with Georgia Tech, Banker wore a helmet onto the field because coach Bernie Bierman threatened to yank him out of the game. But the helmet slipped over his eyes as the Yellow Jackets were preparing to kickoff, so Banker tossed it to the sideline, and was never taken out, calling Bierman's bluff.[18] Tulane went on to win 20–14.
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[19]
Georgia
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The Green Wave defeated Georgia, conquerors of Yale, in Columbus 21–15, twice coming from behind.[20] For the first score, end Vernon "Catfish" Smith nailed Bill Banker behind the line for a safety.[20] After Tulane blocked a punt, Banker put in a touchdown for the lead.[20]
Tulane's second touchdown came on a 62-yard run from Ike Armstrong. Georgia's Smith next caught a pass and went 20 yards to the goal. Georgia went ahead 15–14 after Ripper Roberts intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the touchdown.[20] Tulane won on an ensuing 80-yard drive, in a 2-yard run from Banker.[20]
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Boenger (left guard), Robert (center), McCormick (right guard), Luker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[20]
Auburn
[edit]All of the reserves got to play in the 52–0 romp over Auburn.[2] The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[21]
Sewanee
[edit]Tulane defeated the Sewanee Tigers 18–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), McCormick (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Banker (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[22]
LSU
[edit]The Green Wave won 21–0 over rival LSU. The first touchdown came on a pass from backer to Armstrong.[2] Jerry Dalrymple scored the next touchdown, snatching a pass from Armstrong and running more than half the field for a score.[2] Preacher Roberts returned an interception for the final score.[2]
Postseason
[edit]Roberts' performance in the LSU game netted him next year's captaincy.[2] Roberts was selected All-Southern.[23]
Tulane won the SoCon, and was invited to the Rose Bowl.[24]
Players
[edit]Depth chart
[edit]The following chart provides a visual depiction of Tulane's lineup during the 1929 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a single wing on offense.
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[edit]Number | Player | Position | Games started |
Hometown |
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28 | Maury Bodenger | guard | New Orleans | |
29 | Jerry Dalrymple | end | Arkadelphia, Arkansas | |
17 | Calvert DeColigny | tackle | New Orleans | |
14 | William Drawe | end | New Orleans | |
9 | Vernon Haynes | end | Arkansas City, Arkansas | |
21 | Jack Holland | end | Shreveport | |
10 | Doyle Magee | end | Franklinton | |
25 | Mangum | guard | ||
30 | Elmer McCance | tackle | ||
12 | John McCormick | guard | Monroe | |
23 | William Penney | guard | Guatemala City, C. A. | |
32 | Lloyd Roberts | center | ||
33 | Charles Rucker | tackle | ||
24 | Claggert Upton | guard, center | New Orleans |
Backfield
[edit]Number | Player | Position | Games started |
Hometown |
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6 | Ike Armstrong | halfback | ||
18 | Bill Banker | halfback | Lake Charles | |
1 | Dick Baumbach | quarterback | ||
4 | Red Dawson | quarterback | River Falls, Wisconsin | |
5 | Wop Glover | halfback | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | |
3 | George Haik | halfback | Bogalusa | |
22 | Elmer Massey | halfback | ||
16 | Jack Pizzano | fullback | ||
15 | Fred Seeuws | fullback | ||
7 | Hugh Whatley | halfback | Rayville | |
8 | John Whatley | halfback | Rayville |
Unlisted
[edit]Number | Player |
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11 | Ford |
13 | Young |
26 | Bankston |
References
[edit]- ^ "Year-By-Year Summaries (1920s)".
- ^ a b c d e f g Jambalaya 1929, p. 170
- ^ "Tulane To Lose Eight Gridders". The Evening Independent. December 2, 1929.
- ^ "Normal scores early in game with Tulane only to be loser to Greenies by large score". The Shreveport Times. September 29, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane's Green Wave submerges Texas Aggies in mud, 13–10". Waco Tribune-Herald. October 6, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane scoring machine clicks off 34 points against A&M eleven". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 13, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane rolls up big score on Bulldogs". The Shreveport Times. October 20, 1929. Retrieved July 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Georgia Tech upset by Tulane Greenies". The Selma Times-Journal. October 27, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Greenies take spotlight in Conference". The Birmingham Post. November 2, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane carries on by beating Auburn". The Commercial Appeal. November 10, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane, led by Banker defeats Sewanee, 18–0". The Tampa Tribune. November 17, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wave keeps record clean". The Atlanta Constitution. November 29, 1929. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1929 Tulane Green Wave Schedule and Results - College Football at Sports-Reference.com".
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Louisiana Normal :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Texas Aggies :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Mississippi A.&M. :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Southwestern :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "Bill Banker". Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Georgia Tech :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Tulane Wins Over Georgia, 21 to 15, In Brilliant Game". The Anniston Star. November 2, 1929. p. 6. Retrieved May 27, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Auburn :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Sewanee :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "All-Southern Grid Teams Picked". The Morning Herald. December 4, 1929. Retrieved March 5, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulane Football Yearly Records".
Bibliography
[edit]- Jambalaya. Tulane University. 1929.