1929 Loyola Ramblers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1929 Loyola Ramblers football Independent 5–2–1 Dan Lamont 1st Corny Collins The 1929 Loyola Ramblers football team was an American football team that represented Loyola University Chicago as an independent during the 1929 college football season. The team compiled a 5–2–1 record.Loyola Eleven Faces Hard Schedule, but Looks Fit Chicago Tribune Wilfrid Smith September 15, 1930 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53419324/loyola-eleven-faces-hard-schedule-but/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at the newly constructed Loyola Stadium, located on the school's campus in Rogers Park. The stadium was dedicated on October 12, 1929, prior to a game against Coe College. The field was built at a cost of $25,000, and the stands on the west side of the field cost $60,000. The seating capacity was 10,000. Daniel J. Lamont was the team's head coach and the school's athletic director.Loyola Stadium Dedication Will Be Held Oct. 12 Chicago Tribune September 29, 1929 N1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53418983/loyola-stadium-dedication-will-be-held/ Newspapers.com Key players included halfbacks Marty Griffen and Les Malloy (sometimes spelled Molloy) and fullback Tommy Flynn. Quarterback Corny Collins was the captain.50,000 to See Loyola and DePaul Renew Rivalry Today Chicago Tribune November 3, 1929 II-9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53415382/50000-to-see-loyola-and-depaul-renew/ Newspapers.comLoyola U. Coach Names Probable Opening Lineup Chicago Tribune September 28, 1929 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53418807/loyola-u-coach-names-probable-opening/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y October 5 1929 Oklahoma City Goldbugs Oklahoma City Loyola Stadium Chicago, IL W 12-0 Oklahoma City Is Defeated by Loyola, 12 to 0 Chicago Tribune October 6, 1929 II-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53417091/oklahoma-city-is-defeated-by-loyola-12/ Newspapers.com October 12 1929 Coe Kohawks Coe Loyola Stadium Chicago, IL W 6-0 Loyola Opens Stadium with 6-0 Victory Chicago Tribune October 13, 1929 II-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53416819/loyola-opens-stadium-with-6-0-victory/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Duquesne Forbes Field Pittsburgh, PA L 6-7 4,500 Final Period Rally Gives Duquesne Win By One Point The Pittsburgh Press October 20, 1929 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53055319/ Newspapers.comDuquesne's Kick After Touchdown Beats Loyola Chicago Tribune October 20, 1929 II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53416561/duquesnes-kick-after-touchdown-beats/ Newspapers.com October 28 Saint Louis<hc> Loyola Stadium Chicago, IL W 12-0 Long Run, Pass Help Loyola U. Beat St. Louis Chicago Tribune October 27, 1929 II-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53166787/long-run-pass-help-loyola-u-beat-st/ Newspapers.com November 3 vs DePaul Soldier Field Chicago, IL W 13-0 51,000 51,000 See Loyola Beat De Paul, 13 to 0: Malloy Passes to Flynn for 1st Touchdown Chicago Tribune Arch Ward November 4, 1929 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53415542/51000-see-loyola-beat-de-paul-13-to-0/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Loyola (LA) Loyola Stadium New Orleans, LA T 6-6 8,000 Loyola Ties Loyola, 6 to 6, in Downpour Chicago Tribune November 12, 1929 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53417581/loyola-ties-loyola-6-to-6-in-downpour/ Newspapers.com November 24 South Dakota State Loyola Stadium Chicago, IL W 21-7 6,000 Loyola Trims South Dakota State, 21 to 7 Chicago Tribune November 24, 1929 II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53417269/loyola-trims-south-dakota-state-21-to-7/ Newspapers.com November 30 North Dakota Loyola Stadium Chicago, IL L 0-7 North Dakota Hands Loyola 1st Home Defeat, 7-0 Chicago Tribune December 1, 1929 II-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53418016/north-dakota-hands-loyola-1st-home/ Newspapers.com References Loyola Category:Loyola Ramblers football seasons Loyola Ramblers football