1930 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1930 Pittsburgh Panthers football 1930 Pitt Panthers Football Team.jpg 285 Independent 6–2–1 Jock Sutherland 7th Single-wing Edward Baker Pitt Stadium The 1930 Pittsburgh Panthers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1930 college football season. In its seventh season under head coach Jock Sutherland, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record, shut out five of its nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 186 to 69.Record Book Pitt Football 2005 2005 University of Pittsburgh 164 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051647059/viewer#page/165/mode/1up February 18, 20211930 Pitt Panthers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 28, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1930-schedule.html The team played its home games at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh. Schedule y y September 27 1930 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA W 52-0 18,000 Keck Harry Panthers Rout Waynesburg in Stadium Clash Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph September 28, 1930 Part 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85287484/panthers-rout-waynesburg-in-stadium-clas/ Newspapers.comPitt-Waynesburg Detail The Pittsburgh Press September 28, 1930 Sporting 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85313557/pitt-waynesburg-detail/ Newspapers.com October 4 at West Virginia Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV (rivalry) W 16-0 22,000 Carver Jess Powerful Line Stands Out in Panthers Win Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 5, 1930 Part 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85372208/powerful-line-stands-out-in-panthers-wi/ Newspapers.com October 11 at 1930 Western Reserve Red Cats Western Reserve League Park Cleveland, OH W 52-0 12,000 Carver Jess Baker is Star in Panthers' 52-0 Triumph Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 12, 1930 Part 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85429836/baker-is-star-in-panthers-52-0-triumph/ Newspapers.com October 18 at Syracuse Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY (rivalry) W 14-0 15,000–20,000 Keck Harry Star Fullback Scores Twice For Panthers Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 19, 1930 Part 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85657876/star-fullback-scores-twice-for-panthers/ Newspapers.comhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/suathletics.com/documents/2021/8/29/2021_Media_Guide_082921.pdf Year-By-Year Results Cuse.com 153 Syracuse University September 20, 2021 October 25 Notre Dame Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA L 19-35 74,233 74,233 at Irish Game Here Saturday The Pittsburgh Press October 27, 1930 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85793020/74233-at-irish-game-here-saturday/ Newspapers.comNotre Dame Trounces Pitt, 35-19: 70,000 See Irish Romp To Victory Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Jess Carver I-1, II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99245453/notre-dame-trounces-pitt-35-19-70000/ Newspapers.com November 1 at Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE T 0-0 30,000 McBride Gregg Huskers vs. Pitt In Scoreless Combat The Lincoln Star November 2, 1930 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86068438/huskers-vs-pitt-in-scoreless-combat/ Newspapers.com November 8 Carnegie Tech Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA W 7-6 52,000 Carver Jess Plaid Loses To Panthers By 7-6 Score Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph November 9, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86248684/plaid-loses-to-panthers-by-7-6-score/ Newspapers.com November 15 at Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH L 7-16 48,908 Davis Ralph Wes Fesler Leads Ohio Air Attack The Pittsburgh Press November 16, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86316029/wes-fesler-leads-oho-air-attack/ Newspapers.com November 27 Penn State Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA (rivalry) W 19-12 10,000 Pitt Defeats Penn State By 19 to 12 Score Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 28, 1930 1, 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30004817/pitt_defeats_penn_state_by_19_to_12/ Newspapers.com Preseason thumb|left|1930 Pitt Panther mascot Coach Sutherland needed to replace eleven members of the 1929 squad. Five regulars, Albert DiMeolo, Ray Montgomery, Joe Donchess, Toby Uansa and Tom Parkinson, received All-America honors,Gould Alan Three Big Ten Players on A.P. All-American Team: Carideo and Cannon Land Honor Posts The News-Palladium Michigan December 7, 1929 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84895923/1929-a-p-all-american-football-team/ Newspapers.com while the six substitutes – Markley Barnes, James Rooney, Felix Wilps, Arthur Corson, William Loehr and Charles Edwards – all played substantial minutes during the season. At the annual banquet Sutherland "bemoaned the loss of so many of his 1929 stars, saying that a good team could be formed of the players who graduate next spring." He continued: "Our 1930 schedule is the hardest we have ever tackled. We play four times away from home, something a Pitt team has not done in years. We have six consecutive games with Class A opponents. My prediction is that we will win some games we may be expected to lose and lose some which look like sure victories." He named Edward Baker captain. Walter Kearney was later appointed student manager for the 1930 season.Sutherland Pays Tribute to Pitt Team The Pittsburgh Press January 30, 1930 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84896842/sutherland-pays-tribute-to-pitt-team/ Newspapers.comPenn State to Oppose Panther Passers Tonight Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 14, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85043428/penn-state-to-oppose-panther-passers-ton/ Newspapers.com Jock Sutherland's coaching staff had to be restocked for the 1930 season. Charles W. Bowser, assistant coach in charge of the backfield, became head coach at Bowdoin College.Report Says Bowser Will Be Grid Coach at Bowdoin The Pittsburgh Press January 19, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84902492/report-says-bowser-will-be-grid-coach-at/ Newspapers.com Alexander Stevenson, assistant Pitt coach and scout since 1909, contracted pneumonia upon his return from the Rose Bowl and died on February 5.Alex Stevenson Stricken Here By Pneumonia The Pittsburgh Press February 5, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84903213/alex-stevenson-stricken-here-by-pneumoni/ Newspapers.com Andy Gustafson, former Pitt fullback, succeeded Charles Bowser as head backfield coach. He had been the head coach at Virginia Tech from 1926 to 1929.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/andy-gustafson-1.html Andy Gustafson College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 7, 2021 1929 All-Americans Joe Donchess and Ray Montgomery were both hired by the athletic council to assist coach Sutherland for the 1930 season. Montgomery coached the varsity linemen and taught in the physical education department. Donchess was still in medical school and assisted team physician Dr. Shanor with physical conditioning of the players. He also helped coach the ends.New Coaches at Pitt Approved The Pittsburgh Press February 20, 1930 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84905294/new-coaches-at-pitt-approved/ Newspapers.com Bill Kern, former All-American Pitt tackle,Billy Evans' All-America The Pittsburgh Press December 1, 1927 33 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80635466/billy-evans-all-america/ Newspapers.com was added to the staff during spring practice. He coached the linemen.Kern To Help Sutherland Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 4, 1930 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84906346/kern-to-help-sutherland/ Newspapers.com The appointment of Ulhardt Hangartner, former Panther guard, completed the coaching staff. He was hired to assist the linemen and be in charge of scouting.Pitt Signs Former Star Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 2, 1930 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84907073/pitt-signs-former-star/ Newspapers.com On March 15 coach Sutherland welcomed a record turnout for the start of spring practice. He was anxious to get a glimpse of the new material from last year's freshmen team. The spring session consisted of an hour and a half of basic football drills every afternoon for five or six weeks. Daily scrimmages helped to weed out the players with little or no varsity promise. The spring session determined who got invited to Camp Hamilton for the preseason conditioning.Clark Al Pitt Panthers Start Spring Grid Work The Pittsburgh Press March 16, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84920323/pitt-panthers-start-spring-grid-work/ Newspapers.comPitt and Carnegie Grid Squads Continue Drills Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 2, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84920503/pitt-and-carnegie-grid-squads-continue-d/ Newspapers.com The 1930 spring session came to a somber conclusion, as veteran running back Leo Murphy sustained a broken neck while blocking during a scrimmage on April 23. He died 6 days later.Condition of Murphy Same Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 28, 1930 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84931753/condition-of-murphy-same/ Newspapers.comLeo Murphy Laid to Rest The Pittsburgh Press May 4, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84931920/leo-murphy-laid-to-rest/ Newspapers.com Thirty-seven varsity hopefuls were invited to Camp Hamilton on September 1 for the annual preseason conditioning program. Coach Sutherland sent out the invitations with a copy of the rule book and a pair of cleats. His message: "Get the shoes well broken in before you report to camp. Familiarize yourself with the new changes in regards to the rules and study the book so that you are in perfect familiarity with the laws of the game."Sutherland Orders team to Condition The Pittsburgh Press August 17, 1930 Sporting 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84969104/sutherland-orders-team-to-condition/ Newspapers.com James Hagan, assistant athletic director, was in charge of the camp. He was ably assisted by student manager Walter Kearney. Trainer Bud Moore, physician Dr. H. A. R. Shanor and equipment manager Percy Brown were all in attendance.Pitt Squad Starts Drills at Windber The Pittsburgh Press August 31, 1930 Sporting 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84970208/pitt-squad-starts-drills-at-windber/ Newspapers.com After three weeks of training, the team returned to Pittsburgh and practiced on the hill above the stadium in preparation for the home opener against Waynesburg College. Coach Sutherland summarized training camp: "The squad finished at camp in good physical shape but we're a few days late in our schedule as a result of a keen fight for positions, and I will be unable to name a starting lineup for the Waynesburg game for a few days yet."Wade Jake Pitt Squad Back Home For Drills The Pittsburgh Press September 20, 1930 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84978200/pitt-squad-back-home-for-drills/ Newspapers.com Coaching staff 1930 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff Coaching staff John B. "Jock" Sutherland – Head coach Andy Gustafson – assistant backfield coach Joe Donchess – assistant line coach Ray Montgomery – assistant line coach Bill Kern – assistant line coach Ulhardt Hangartner – Assistant coach - scout Roscoe "Skip" Gougler – Freshman coach   Support staff Walter Kearney– student football manager Dr. H. A. R. Shanor – team physician George Moore – team trainer Percy S. Browne – custodian of equipment W. D. Harrison - director of athletics James Hagan – assistant director of athletics Roster 1930 Pittsburgh Panthers football rosterPittsburgh Panthers Player Position Games Height Weight Class Prep School Hometown Edward Baker*quarterback96' 1" 1661931Nanticoke H. S.Nanticoke, PA Harold "Josh" Williams*halfback75' 10" 1661931Mars H. S.Mars, PA Charles Tully*tackle96' 1" 1811931Warwood H. S. Wheeling, WV Franklin Hood*halfback86' 1951931Bellefonte AcademyMonaca, Pa. William Walinchus*halfback85' 11" 1691931Mahanoy City H. S.Mahanoy City, PA Ernest Lewis*guard95' 9" 1841931Steelton H. S.Steelton, PA Harry Wagner*quarterback55' 10" 1581931Schenley H. S. Pittsburgh, PA Edward Schultz*halfback45' 9"1601931St. Thomas Prep.West Pittston, PA Al Ciper*tackle26'1801931Glenwillard H. S.Glenwillard, PA Ralph Daugherty*center85' 11"1741932Kiski SchoolFreeport, PA James MacMurdotackle66' 2" 1891932Ellwood City H. S.Ellwood City, PA Paul Collinsend76' 1781932Central H. S. Sioux City, IA Jesse Quatse*tackle95' 10" 1951933Greensburg H. S.Rillton, PA Hart Morris*guard65' 10" 1751932Bellaire H. S. Bellaire, OH Edward Hirshberg*end85' 11"1731932McKeesport H. S. East McKeesport, PA James Clark*fullback65' 9"1621932Greensburg H.S. Greensburg, PA Vladimar Babictackle46'1771932Duquesne H. S.Duquesne, PA Robert Morriscenter26'1791932Bellaire H. S. Bellaire, OH Walter Milligan*guard85' 10"1681933Kiski SchoolMcKees Rocks, PA Herman Yentchguard25' 11" 1751932Perkiomen PrepHarrisburg, PA Jack Kelly*halfback25' 9" 1531932Latrobe H. S. Latrobe, PA Joe Tomminsend15' 10" 1691932Farrell H. S.Farrell, PA Theodore Dailey*end95' 10" 1551933Phillipsburg H. S. Phillipsburg, NJ Frank Waltontackle35' 10"2001933Beaver Falls H. S. Beaver Falls, PA Paul Cubaguard35' 11" 1801933New Castle H. S.New Castle, PA Joseph Tormey*center75' 11" 1801933Erie Academy Erie, PA Francis Seigelguard45' 10" 1731933Central H. S. Sioux City, IACharles Millertackle26' 1771933 McKinley H. S. Louisville, OH Rocco Cutriquarterback36'1701933Erie Academy Erie, PA Paul Reider*halfback85' 9" 1501933Bellefonte Academy New Castle. PA Warren Heller*halfback95' 10"1551933Steelton H. S.Steelton, PA John Luchfullback3 5' 10"1901933Warwood H. S.Wheeling, WV Melvin Brownhalfback6 5' 9"1601933Central H. S.Pittsburgh, PA Zola Alpertquarterback2 5' 10"1551933Culver Military AcademyPittsburgh, PA Ray Andersontackle2 6' 1'1801933Coraopolis H. S.Coraopolis, PA Isadore Cohenend 05' 11"1651933Central H. S.Philadelphia, PA George Schindehutteguard1 5' 9"1701933McKees Rocks H. S. McKees Rocks, PA Arthur Sekayhalfback2 5' 9"1551933Schenley H. S.Pittsburgh, PA Walter A. Kearney*student manager 1931 Altoona H. S. Altoona, PA * LettermanGrid Captain Appointed at Annual Fete The Pitt Weekly 22 14 December 19, 1930 5 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152412/viewer#page/5/mode/1up August 9, 2021Varsity News, University of Pittsburgh Official Football Publication Pittsburgh Varsity Roster University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department October 25, 1930 30 Game summaries Waynesburg Week 1: Waynesburg at Pitt Waynesburg Pitt 0 0 0 0 6 13 7 26 September 27, 1930 Pitt Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA 2:00 p.m. 18,000 sunny W. H. Friesell (Princeton) Waynesburg University thumb|left|Program for September 27, 1930 Pitt vs. Waynesburg game After losing to Pitt 53–0 in 1929, Frank N. Wolf and his Waynesburg Yellow Jackets returned to be Pitt's opening game opponent. The Jackets were upset in their opening game by Slippery Rock (6–0). Havey Boyle of the Post-Gazette summarized the absurdity of the matchup: "Sending Waynesburg against Pitt, which operation will occur at the stadium tomorrow, is different from sending a Christian into an arena containing lions as the dinner bell is tapping, but only because the Pitt players do not eat their prey. But Waynesburg has about the same chance as the brave martyrs of old....Waynesburg will gain something besides bruised bodies from the encounter. It tends to harden them and gives them a better outlook when they come across a team in their own class. Pitt, of course, gets the advantage of scrimmage practice without running the usual risks of hurting their own players."Boyle Havey J. Mirrors of Sport Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 26, 1930 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85263641/mirrors-of-sport/ Newspapers.com The Panthers won the game 52 to 0, with every man on the active roster participating. The Panther offense earned 24 first downs and scored 8 touchdowns. The Pitt defense held Waynesburg to one first down.Wade Jake Yellow Jackets Swamped By Sutherland Machine The Pittsburgh Press September 28, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85268416/yellow-jackets-swamped-by-sutherland-mac/ Newspapers.com A brisk wind played havoc with the extra points, as Pitt was able to only convert 4 of 8.Wade Jake Panther Gridders Trim Waynesburg The Pittsburgh Press September 28, 1930 Sporting 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85269723/panther-gridders-trim-waynesburg/ Newspapers.com Waynesburg finished the season with a 2-7 record.https://issuu.com/waynesburguniversity/docs/final_online_football_guide?e=3285825/65017746 Waynesburg University 2018 Football Media Guide 2018 81 August 1, 2021 The University of Pittsburgh student magazine The Pitt Panther doubled as the game day program.Panther Sells Out at Waynesburg Game The Pitt Weekly 22 3 October 3, 1930 6 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152297/viewer#page/6/mode/1up September 13, 2021 The Pitt starting lineup for the Waynesburg game was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Hart Morris (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Edward Hirshberg (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Josh Williams (left halfback), Warren Heller (right halfback), and Frank Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Melvin Brown, Art Sekay, Bucky Wagner, Jack Kelly, Ed Schultz, Francis Seigel, Mike Milligan, Walter Babic, Al Ciper, Charles Miller, Paul Collins, Joe Tommins, Rocco Cutri, John Luch, Frank Walton, Joe Tormey, Ray Anderson, Bill Walinchus, Ted Dailey, Paul Reider, Paul Cuba, Bob Morris, Herman Yentch, Zola Alpert and George Shindehutte. Waynesburg Pittsburgh collapsed 1 Pittsburgh 12 66 RushTD Franklin Hood 1 no good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 6 2 Pittsburgh 9 67 RushTD Warren Heller 10 no good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 12 2 Pittsburgh 9 50 RushTD Baker 11 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 19 3 Pittsburgh 10 63 RushTD Bucky Wagner 2 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 26 4 Pittsburgh 19 60 RushTD Bill Walinchus 1 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 33 4 Pittsburgh 1 28 RushTD Walinchus 28 good Heller run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 40 4 Pittsburgh 1 66 RushTD Melvin Brown 66 no good Brown run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 46 4 Pittsburgh 1 45 PuntTD Zola Alpert 45 no good Brown run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 52 0 52 At West Virginia Week 2: Pitt at West Virginia Pitt West Virginia 7 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 October 4, 1930 Mountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV 2:00 p.m. 22,000 warm Dex Very (Penn State) 1930 West Virginia Mountaineers football team Backyard Brawl thumb|left|Program for October 4, 1930 Pitt vs. West Virginia game thumb|Game action in Oct. 4, 1930 Pitt vs. West Virginia game The Panther squad's first road trip of the season was to Morgantown, WV for the 26th gridiron meeting with the Mountaineers. West Virginia was led by sixth-year coach Ira Rodgers. The Panthers had not been to Morgantown since the 1917 season when Coach Sutherland played for Pitt and Coach Rogers played for West Virginia.Wade Jake Four Panthers On Hospital List The Pittsburgh Press October 1, 1930 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85328382/four-panthers-on-hospital-list/ Newspapers.com The Mountaineers were 2–0 on the season after beating Duquesne (7–0) and West Virginia Wesleyan (26–0).https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/1930-schedule.html 1930 West Virginia Mountaineers Schedule and Results College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 14, 2021 Pitt led the series 16-8-1.https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051653081/viewer#page/137/mode/1up 2010 Pitt Football 2010 University of Pittsburgh 136 August 10, 2021 Future Hall-of-Fame coach Ben Schwartzwalder started at center for the Mountaineers.Lineup The Pittsburgh Press October 5, 1930 Sporting 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85335028/lineup/ Newspapers.com By 1930 the travel options to Morgantown were numerous. The Panther squad rode the train; the 100 piece student band, cheerleaders and mascot rode in buses; and students and fans had the choice of train, bus or car.Wade Jake Panthers Begin Drive Against Major Elevens in Mountaineer Battle The Pittsburgh Press October 3, 1930 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85370406/panthers-begin-drive-against-major-eleve/ Newspapers.com In front of the largest crowd to ever watch a game on Mountaineer Field (22,000), the Pitt Panthers beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 16 to 0. The Pitt offense turned two long drives into scores. The Panthers marched 85 yards in the first quarter, and 59 yards in the third quarter. Fullback Franklin Hood scored both touchdowns, and Edward Baker added the placements. The Panthers earned a safety when Mountaineer quarterback Jake Sebulsky was tackled in the end zone, after he fumbled James MacMurdo's kickoff into the end zone. The Pitt defense held the Mounties scoreless. West Virginia's offense earned seven first downs, and only entered Pitt territory in the fourth quarter. The Mountaineers earned a first down on the Pitt 24-yard line, but an attempted pass was fumbled and Pitt recovered to stop the drive.Hood Makes Touchdowns For Visitors The Pittsburgh Press October 5, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85403517/hood-makes-touchdowns-for-visitors/ Newspapers.comhttps://archive.org/details/monticola1932west/page/166/mode/1up The Monticola west_virginia_university;americana 1932 166 A.L. Swift & Co., Chicago September 15, 2021 The Mountaineers finished the season with a 5–5 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against West Virginia was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Hart Morris (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Edward Hirshberg (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), William Walinchus (right halfback) and Franklin Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Francis Seigel, Joseph Tormey, Walter Milligan, Frank Walton, Paul Collins, Bucky Wagner, Melvin Brown, Theodore Dailey, Ray Anderson, Walter Babic, Edward Schultz, Rocco Cutri, Jack Kelly, John Loch, Zola Alpert and Paul Cuba.Panthers Win Over West Virginia, 16-0 The Pittsburgh Press October 5, 1930 Sporting 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85405381/panthers-win-over-west-virginia-16-0/ Newspapers.com Pitt tackle Frank Walton broke his shoulder and was expected to be sidelined the remainder of the season.Walton, Pitt Tackle, Breaks Left Shoulder Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 5, 1930 Part 2–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85428077/walton-pitt-tackle-breaks-left-shoulde/ Newspapers.com Pittsburgh West Virginia collapsed 1 Pittsburgh 16 85 RushTD Franklin Hood 4 good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 0 3 Pittsburgh 14 59 RushTD Hood 5 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 14 0 3 Pittsburgh SafetyTackle Jake Sebulsky two linemen 16 0 16 0 At Western Reserve Week 3: Pitt at Western Reserve Pitt Western Reserve 13 20 12 7 0 0 0 0 October 11, 1930 League Park, Cleveland, OH 2:00 p.m. 12,000 R. W. Bechtel (Wittenberg) Western Reserve Red Cats thumb|left|Program for October 11, 1930 Pitt vs. Western Reserve game On October 11, the Panther football team traveled to Cleveland to meet the Red Cats of Western Reserve. This was the first meeting on the gridiron between these two schools. The game was scheduled through the effort of Karl Davis, former Pitt graduate manager of athletics, who now occupied the same position at Western Reserve. The Western Reserve football team was led by fifth-year coach Gordon Locke.Easy Victory Expected Tomorrow By Pitt Fans The Pitt Weekly 22 4 October 10, 1930 6 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152305/viewer#page/6/mode/1up September 16, 2021 The Pitt Panthers won their third straight by running roughshod over the Western Reserve eleven on League Field 52 to 0 in front of 12,000 fans. The Panther offense matched their Waynesburg output with eight touchdowns and four extra points. Pitt quarterback Edward Baker ran the opening kickoff back 97 yards for his first of three touchdowns on the day. Josh Williams contributed two touchdowns, while Paul Reider, Frank Hood and Melvin Brown each tallied one. Baker converted two placements, while Rocco Curti and Melvin Brown converted one each. The Red Cat defense had no answer as the Panthers gained 426 total yards and accumulated 19 first downs. The Western offense managed to gain 98 total yards and earn 3 first downs.Lewis Franklin Baker Runs 97 Yards on Initial Play The Pittsburgh Press October 12, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85445237/baker-runs-97-yards-on-initial-play/ Newspapers.com The Red Cats finished the season with a 1–7 record. Their lone victory came against their Cleveland neighbor and future partner, the Case School of Applied Science (13–6).Hall E. K. Official Intercollegiate Football Guide 1931 1931 American Sports Publishing Co. 239https://case.edu/ Case Western Reserve University September 17, 2021 Both Edward Hirschberg and James MacMurdo injured their knee in the Mountaineer game and did not play.Panthers Leave Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 10, 1930 39 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85439940/panthers-leave/ Newspapers.com Coach Sutherland revamped the starting lineup and was able to use all his substitutes for the third straight game. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Western Reserve was Theodore Dailey (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Hart Morris (left guard), Joseph Tormey (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), William Walinchus (right halfback) and Frank Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Josh Williams, Francis Seigel, Rocco Curti, Bucky Wagner, Walter Milligan, Paul Reider, Paul Cuba, Al Ciper, Edward Schultz, Herman Yentch, Melvin Brown, Zola Alpert, John Luch, Walter Babic, Jack Kelly, Robert Morris, Arthur Sekay, Charles Miller and Ray Anderson. Pittsburgh Western Reserve collapsed 1 Pittsburgh 1 97 KickTD Edward Baker 97 no good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 6 0 1 Pittsburgh RecTD Baker Warren Heller 12 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 0 2 Pittsburgh 4 41 RecTD Baker Heller 15 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 20 0 2 Pittsburgh 3 33 RushTD Josh Williams 10 good Rocco Cutri run/pass good/failed/incomplete 27 0 2 Pittsburgh 3 50 RushTD Paul Reider 15 no good Cutri run/pass good/failed/incomplete 33 0 3 Pittsburgh RushTD Frank Hood 4 no good Zola Alpert run/pass good/failed/incomplete 39 0 3 Pittsburgh 5 57 RushTD Williams 9 no good Alpert run/pass good/failed/incomplete 45 0 4 Pittsburgh 1 48 RushTD Melvin Brown 48 good Brown run/pass good/failed/incomplete 52 0 52 0 At Syracuse Week 4: Pitt at Syracuse Pitt Syracuse 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 October 18, 1930 Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY 2:30 p.m. 15,000–20,000 cold and windy Ed Thorpe (De LaSalle) 1930 Syracuse Orangemen football team thumb|left|Program for October 18, 1930 Pitt vs. Syracuse game thumb|Ticket stub for October 18, 1930 Pitt vs. Syracuse game Archbold Stadium in Syracuse, NY was the third of the Panthers' five scheduled road games. First year coach Vic Hanson's Syracuse Orangemen were undefeated (3–0) and had out scored their opposition 131 to 0.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/syracuse/1930-schedule.html 1930 Syracuse Orange Schedule and Results College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 17, 2021 Syracuse end George A. Ellert received third-team All-American mention from both the International News Service and the Central Press Association.https://s3.amazonaws.com/suathletics.com/documents/2020/8/19/2020_Media_Guide.pdf Syracuse 2020 Football Media Guide Cuse.com 122 September 17, 2021 The Panthers led the all-time series 5–2–2, but their record for games played at Syracuse was 2–2–2.Record Book Pitt Football 2005 2005 University of Pittsburgh 158 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051647059/viewer#page/159/mode/1up February 18, 2021 The Panthers arrived in Cazenovia, NY on Friday, and had their final workout at the Shore Acres Country Club. Three starters were nursing injuries. Ends Edward Hirschberg and James MacMurdo, plus guard Hart Morris were replaced by Paul Collins, Theodore Daily and Walter Milligan in the starting lineup.Wade Jake Pitt Squad Is Favorite Over Orange The Pittsburgh Press October 17, 1930 52 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85663053/pitt-squad-is-favorite-over-orange/ Newspapers.com On October 18, 1930, the Pitt Panthers disappointed the Syracuse University Homecoming crowd by defeating the Orange, 14–0. The game was a defensive battle with lots of punting to gain field position. The first period ended scoreless. Fullback Frank Hood scored both touchdowns for the Panthers. His first score came in the second quarter. After Syracuse halfback Warren Stevens fumbled an Edward Baker punt, Pitt recovered on the Orange 13-yard line. Four plays later Hood plunged into the end zone from the 1-yard line. Baker added the point after, and Pitt led at halftime, 7 to 0. The third stanza was also scoreless. In the middle of the final period, the Panthers gained possession on the Syracuse 24-yard line. On fourth down Baker completed a 19 yard pass play to Paul Reider for a first down on the 1-yard line. On third down Hood scored. Baker's placement kick was perfect. Pitt remained undefeated and unscored upon – Pitt 14 to Syracuse 0.Wade Jake Hood's Line Plunge Results in Score The Pittsburgh Press October 18, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85673375/hoods-line-plunge-results-in-score/ Newspapers.com The Orange finished the season with a 5–2–2 record. The schools would not meet again on the gridiron until the 1955 season. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Syracuse was Theodore Dailey (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Walter Milligan (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Josh Williams (right halfback) and Frank Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were James Clark, Paul Reider, Edward Hirshberg, Joeseph Tormey, William Walinchus, Bucky Wagner, John Luch and Paul Cuba.Pitt 14; Syracuse 0. The Pittsburgh Press October 19, 1930 Sporting 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85675176/pitt-14-syracuse-0/ Newspapers.com Pittsburgh Syracuse collapsed 2 Pittsburgh 4 13 RushTD Frank Hood 1 good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 0 4 Pittsburgh 7 24 RushTD Hood 1 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 14 0 14 0 Notre Dame Week 5: Notre Dame at Pitt Notre Dame Pitt 14 21 0 0 0 0 0 19 October 25, 1930 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 2:00 p.m. 74,233 fair and cold J. P. Egan (Duquesne) 1930 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team thumb|left|Program for October 25, 1930 Pitt vs. Notre Dame game thumb|Action in October 25, 1930 Pitt vs. Notre Dame game On October 25, the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish came to Pitt Stadium to take on the undefeated Pitt Panthers. Knute Rockne's Irish were on a twelve game win streak. Rockne brought 38 of his 79 squad members east for the game. Twenty-one of the remaining players went to Madison, WI to play the Wisconsin "B" team. Twenty went to Evanston, IL to play the Northwestern "B" team.Stahr John W. 79 Gridders to Represent N.D. In Three Tilts The South Bend Tribune October 23, 1930 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85739600/79-gridders-to-represent-n-d-in-three/ Newspapers.com Notre Dame led the all-time series 2–0–1, but the teams had not met since the 1912 season.https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051653081/viewer#page/132/mode/1up 2010 Pitt Football 2010 University of Pittsburgh 131 September 21, 2021 Coach Rockne was an end on the 1912 Irish team that beat the Panthers 3 to 0.Dorias' Field Goal Beats Pitt in Game With Notre Dame 3 to 0 The Pittsburgh Sunday Post November 3, 1912 37 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57671002/dorias-field-goal-beats-pitt-in-game/ Newspapers.com The 1930 Irish roster boasted 7 All-Americans – quarterback Frank Carideo and halfback Marchy Schwartz were consensus picks;Award Winners NCAA 2012 2–4 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2012/Awards.pdf guard Bertram Metzger was named first team by both the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP);The 1930 All-America Team The South Bend Tribune December 7, 1930 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85743463/the-1930-all-america-team/ Newspapers.comThree Notre Dame Stars Chosen on United News All-American Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 9, 1930 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85745565/1930-united-press-all-american-team/ Newspapers.com end Tim Conley was named second team by the AP, UP and the Newspaper Editors Association (NEA);All-America Football Team For Season of 1930 The Pittsburgh Press December 14, 1930 Sporting 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85747967/1930-nea-all-america-football-team/ Newspapers.com tackle Al Culver was named second team by the UP; fullback Joe Savoldi was named second team by the AP; and halfback Marty Brill was named first team by the All-America Board and third team by the UP and NEA.'All' Board Picks Team Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph December 14, 1930 Part 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85791445/1930-all-american-board-football-team/ Newspapers.com The South Bend Tribune reported: The Irish were: "in 'tip-top' shape... Meanwhile Pitt goes through her final preparations up on the hilltop back of the stadium in a disconsolate, gloomy, but withall [sic] decidedly grim frame of mind. Dr. John Bain (Jock) Sutherland has publicly prophesied that the Panthers are in for a licking, and the series of injuries that struck the Gold and Blue last week-end at Syracuse only added to the depression."Stadium Sold Out; Fans Are Keen For Fray The South Bend Tribune October 24, 1930 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85802596/stadium-sold-out-fans-are-keen-for-fray/ Newspapers.com The Pitt Athletic Department added 12,000 seats to the stadium and sold 75,000 tickets. 74,233 fans attended the game. "This was by many thousand the biggest throng that ever witnessed an athletic event in Western Pennsylvania." Pittsburgh scalpers printed and sold approximately 25,000 counterfeit pasteboards which caused confusion, chaos and numerous arrests prior to kick-off.Bogus Tickets Crowd Stadium The Pittsburgh Press October 25, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85862702/bogus-tickets-crowd-stadium/ Newspapers.com Coach Sutherland's prophecy came to fruition as Rockne's Irish trampled the Panthers 35–19. The Irish did all their scoring in the first half - five touchdowns and five extra points. Pitt was unable to get on the scoreboard until six minutes into the fourth quarter, when the Notre Dame second and third stringers were in the lineup.Stahr John W. Rockne's First Stringers Toy With Panthers The South Bend Tribune October 26, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85857235/rocknes-first-stringers-toy-with-panthe/ Newspapers.com Notre Dame finished the season with a 10–0 record and National Championship recognition.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1930-schedule.html 1930 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Schedule and Results College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 23, 2021 This was the only time Jock Sutherland and Knute Rockne went head-to-head on the gridiron.Rockne Killed in Air Crash The South Bend Tribune March 31, 1931 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85859994/rockne-killed-in-air-crash/ Newspapers.com Harry G. Scott noted in his Jock Sutherland biography: "Jock Sutherland's regret at this loss was offset in large measure by the perseverance and fight that his boys showed that day...After the game he said, 'The boys stuck it out. They fought hard and gave everything they had. They wouldn't give up, and I'm proud of them.' "Scott Harry G. Jock Sutherland – Architect of Men Exposition Press 1954 150 The Pitt starting lineup was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Walter Milligan (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Josh Williams (right halfback) and Frank Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were James Clark, Paul Reider, Edward Hirshberg, Joseph Tormey, Theodore Dailey, William Walinchus and Walter Babic.Summary The South Bend Tribune October 26, 1930 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85864540/n-d-pitt-summary/ Newspapers.com Notre Dame Pittsburgh collapsed 1 Notre Dame 1 59 RushTD Marchy Schwartz 59 good Frank Carideo run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 0 1 Notre Dame 8 69 RushTD Larry Mullins 1 good Carideo run/pass good/failed/incomplete 14 0 2 Notre Dame 7 33 RushTD Joe Savoldi 1 good Carideo run/pass good/failed/incomplete 21 0 2 Notre Dame 1 34 IntTD Savoldi 34 good Carideo run/pass good/failed/incomplete 28 0 2 Notre Dame 8 81 RushTD Mike Koken 5 good Charles Jaskwhich run/pass good/failed/incomplete 35 0 4 Pittsburgh 11 54 RushTD James Clark 1 no good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 35 6 4 Pittsburgh 2 3 RushTD Paul Reider 1 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 35 13 4 Pittsburgh 9 46 RushTD Clark 1 no good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 35 19 35 19 At Nebraska Week 6: Pitt at Nebraska Pitt Nebraska 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 November 1, 1930 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 2:00 p.m. 30,000 ideal E. C. Quigley (St. Mary's) 1930 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team thumb|left|Program for November 1, 1930 Pitt vs. Nebraska game thumb|Photo from November 1, 1930 Pitt vs. Nebraska game On November 1, the Pitt Panthers played their fourth road game of the season against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Coach Dana Bible's Huskers were 3–1 on the season.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/nebraska/1930-schedule.html 1930 Nebraska Cornhuskers Schedule and Results College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 23, 2021 The Nebraska line was anchored by 1st team Collier's All-America tackle Hugh Rhea.Ticknor and Carideo Only Second year Men on Collier's All-American The Philadelphia Inquirer December 19, 1930 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3086158/all-big-six-team-for-1930/ Newspapers.com Fullback Robert Young and end Steve Hokuf joined Rhea on the AP first team All-Big Six Conference Team. Guard Elmer Greenberg and center Lawrence Ely were tabbed second team All-Big Six.All Big Six Team For 1930 Chosen By Ass'ted Press Kingsport Times December 1, 1930 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3086158/all-big-six-team-for-1930/ Newspapers.com The Panthers followed their usual travel itinerary to Lincoln. Their train departed Pittsburgh Wednesday evening, and arrived in Chicago early Thursday. The squad worked out on Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. They reboarded the train in the evening, and arrived in Omaha on Friday morning. The team practiced on the Fort Omaha, U. S. Government military post. Coach Sutherland made one change in the starting lineup - James Clark replaced Frank Hood at fullback. The team spent the night at the Hotel Fontenelle in downtown Omaha. Saturday morning the entourage boarded the train for the 55 mile ride to Lincoln.Clark, Reider, Walinchus and Baker in Group Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 31, 1930 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86033230/sutherland-revamps-backfield/ Newspapers.comJimmy Clark Seems Likely Starter At Fullback Position Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 1, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86034887/sutherland-changes-fullback/ Newspapers.com The intersectional battle between Pitt and Nebraska ended in a 0 to 0 tie. Gregg McBride of The Lincoln Star summarized: "Emblazoned above the varsity dressing room door at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium are these words, 'They Shall Not Score.' Saturday...a fighting band of Cornhusker linemen breathed the breath of life into Nebraska tradition by twice turning back at the goal line a band of determined Panthers....The thrills of an entire football game were crowded into those last 10 minutes of play....The spectacular performance of the Nebraska team which twice held the Panthers for downs within the 4-yard line will be vivid in the memories of the upwards to 30,000 spectators long after the individuals who featured in the sterling performance have been forgotten." The Cornhuskers finished the season with a 4–3–2 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Nebraska was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Walter Milligan (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Josh Williams (right halfback) and James Clark (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Melvin Brown, Paul Reider, Edward Hirshberg, William Walinchus, Theodore Dailey and Hart Morris.Sutherland's Team Lacks Final Punch The Pittsburgh Press November 2, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86075599/sutherlands-team-lacks-final-punch/ Newspapers.com Carnegie Tech Week 7: Carnegie Tech at Pitt Carnegie Tech Pitt 0 0 0 6 0 7 0 0 November 8, 1930 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 2:00 p.m. sunny E. C. Taggart (Rochester) 1930 Carnegie Tech Tartans football team thumb|left|Program for November 8, 1930 Pitt vs. Carnegie Tech game thumb|right|1930 University of Pittsburgh marching band halftime formation On November 8 the Pittsburgh sports fans were treated to the seventeenth edition of the "City Game". Pitt led the series 12–4, but Tech had won 4 of the previous 7 games.https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051653081/viewer#page/127/mode/1up 2010 Pitt Football 2010 University of Pittsburgh 126 September 27, 2021 Ninth-year coach Walter Steffen's Tartans were 4–2 on the season. Their victories came over Buffalo, Thiel, Georgia Tech and Western Reserve. They lost to National Champion Notre Dame (21–6), and then were upset by NYU (20–7).https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/carnegie-mellon/1930-schedule.html 1930 Carnegie Mellon Tartans Schedule and results College Football at Sports-Reference.com September 27, 2021 With the exception of Paul Reider at right halfback for Josh Williams, Coach Sutherland used the same lineup as the Nebraska game. Carnegie Tech lost both starting tackle Don Fletcher and guard Bernard Buzio to injuries, but starting halfback George Kavel was cleared to play.Fletcher, Burzio Lost to Tartans for Title Battle Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 5, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86209894/lineup-changes/ Newspapers.com Both coaches sequestered their squads away from the campus distractions on Thursday night. Pitt was housed at the Chartiers Heights Country Club. Tech rested at the Mountain View Hotel in Greensburg.Davis Ralph Pitt, Plaid In Seclusion Until Game The Pittsburgh Press November 7, 1930 53 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86220305/pitt-plaid-in-seclusion-until-game/ Newspapers.com Meanwhile, back in the city, several hundred Pitt students held a pep rally late on Friday afternoon. Then the Pitt band led a parade down Fifth Avenue. The students had obtained a permit for the parade from the Police Superintendent, but he did not inform his men. The police stopped the throng and demanded to see the permit. Students became rowdy as police on horseback tried to break up the crowd. 37 Pitt students were finally arrested.Officers Ride Down College Boy Paraders The Pittsburgh Press November 7, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86220641/officers-ride-down-college-boy-paraders/ Newspapers.com Early Saturday morning, the police and fire company were called to the Tech campus. The Tech students had started a bonfire using an oil soaked auto piled high with lumber. To the chagrin of the students the firemen arrived and put out the blaze. The Techies set a second car ablaze, and blocked off the street so the firemen could not disturb their celebration. When the police and firemen managed to circumvent the blockade and attempt to douse the second fire, the students were in their dorms. The students proceeded to pelt the responders with milk bottles, boiling water and firecrackers. 39 Carnegie students were arrested.Three Officers Hurt in Battle at Dormitory The Pittsburgh Press November 8, 1930 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86221407/three-officers-hurt-in-battle-at-dormito/ Newspapers.com The Pitt Weekly analyzed the weekend chaos: "A definite conclusion from the developments of the pep parade is that in view of the increasing traffic in the downtown street and the likelihood that students will engage in small disorder along the lines of march, and the fact that the Pittsburgh police department is not organized to distinguish between minor disorders of this kind and major disorders requiring riot methods, parades in the downtown section of the city should be discouraged in the future."Investigations Reveal Facts of Parade Disturbance The Pitt Weekly 2 9 November 14, 1930 1 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152271/viewer#page/1/mode/1up September 29, 2021 The Pittsburgh Panthers retained the "City Championship Trophy" with a one-point victory over the Carnegie Tech Tartans - 7 to 6 - in front of over 52,000 fans. Tech earned 16 first downs to the Panthers 6. The Tartans out gained the Panthers 295 yards to 154.Statistics of Game The Pittsburgh Press November 9, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86266415/statistics-of-game/ Newspapers.com The Panther offense sustained a 54 yard drive in the second period, and Frank Hood plunged into the end zone from the 1-yard line to put the Panthers on the board. Eddie Baker was successful on the point after and Pitt led 7 to 0. The Pitt defense was the difference in the game. Late in the first half, after losing a fumble on their 7 yard line, the Panthers stopped a Tech drive on the one-foot line. In the final period Pitt fumbled a snap in punt formation, and Tech recovered on the Panther 14-yard line. Five plays later Tech fullback John Karcis scored. John Dreshar's extra point attempt was blocked by Pitt tackle Charles Tully, and Pitt went home the victor.How Pitt Panthers Defeated Carnegie Tech Tartans to Retain City Title The Pittsburgh Press November 9, 1930 Sporting 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86266705/pitt-versus-tech-play-by-play/ Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Carnegie Tech was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Walter Milligan (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Paul Reider (right halfback), and James Clark (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Edward Hirshberg, Frank Hood, William Walinchus, Joseph Tormey, Hart Morris, Theodore Dailey and Melvin Brown.Pitt Defeats Tartans in City Title Clash The Pittsburgh Press November 9, 1930 Sporting 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86267539/pitt-defeats-tech-in-city-clash-7-to-0/ Newspapers.com Prior to the contest "Pitt students paraded on the field with a coffin labeled, 'Here Lies Carnegie Tech.' "Wreck Tech" and 'N.Y.U. Started It, We'll Finish It' were inscribed on the sides of the coffin." The pall bearers pranced in front of the Tech stands. The Techies managed to steal the coffin and promised to return it, if the Panthers won the game. After the game the Pitt students went to retrieve their coffin and a melee ensued. Police appeared and 7 more students were taken to the precinct.Pitt Defeats Tech as 50,000 Watch The Pittsburgh Press November 9, 1930 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86269639/pitt-defeats-tech-as-50000-watch/ Newspapers.com Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh collapsed 2 Pittsburgh 14 54 RushTD Frank Hood 1 good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7 4 Carnegie Tech 5 14 RushTD John Karcis 1 no good (blocked) John Dreshar run/pass good/failed/incomplete 6 7 6 7 At Ohio State Week 8: Pitt at Ohio State Pitt Ohio State 0 0 7 0 7 3 6 0 November 15, 1930 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 2:00 p.m. 48,908 overcast James Masker (Northwestern) 1930 Ohio State Buckeyes football team thumb|left|Program for November 15, 1930 Pitt vs. Ohio State game thumb|Photo from November 15, 1930 Pitt vs. Ohio State game Pitt's final road trip of the season was to Columbus, OH to take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State. This marked the first time Pitt invaded Big Ten territory. The Ohioans, under second-year coach Sam Willaman, sported a 3–2–1 record.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1930-schedule.html 1930 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results College Football at Sports-Reference.com October 1, 2021 Wes Fesler, consensus first team All-American end, and Sam T. Selby, third team Central Press Assn. All-American guard, anchored the Buckeye line.William Ritt College Football Captains Select Own All-American Eleven Charleston Gazette 1930-12-14 The Cincinnati Enquirer reported: "The visitors are strongly favored to win, but by no great margin. Ohio is in good shape physically and mentally. The team is confident after the great way it clicked against Navy. The impetus of that (27–0) scoring spree is expected to carry over into the Pitt game tomorrow."Pitt Invasion The Cincinnati Enquirer November 15, 1930 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86476506/pitt-invasion/ Newspapers.com The Panthers arrived in Columbus on Friday evening and were housed at the Columbus Athletic Club. The 120-member Pitt band and several thousand students made the trip to take part in the Ohio State Homecoming festivities. The Post-Gazette noted that this was the fifth Homecoming the Panthers had participated in this season. Coach Sutherland's eleven was in fair shape, and he started the same lineup used in the Carnegie Tech game.Squad Pronounced Fit For Contest Against Buckeyes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 14, 1930 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86480664/squad-pronounced-fit-for-buckeyes/ Newspapers.comLocals Make First Trip Into Big Ten Gridiron Ranks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 15, 1930 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86480935/locals-make-first-trip-into-big-ten-grid/ Newspapers.com The Pitt Panthers initial trip to Western Conference (Big Ten) territory was not a rewarding experience, as the Buckeyes recorded a 16–7 Homecoming victory in front of 48,908 fans.Davis Ralph Wes Fesler Leads Ohio Air Attack The Pittsburgh Press November 16, 1930 Sporting 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86512912/wes-fesler-leads-ohio-air-attack/ Newspapers.com The Buckeyes scored in the first quarter on an 8 play, 61 yard drive, culminating in a 16 yard touchdown pass from All-American Wes Fesler to Lewis Hinchman. Carl Ehrensberger kicked the extra point and Ohio led 7 to 0. Early in the second period Ehrensberger added a 15 yard field goal. Halftime score: Ohio State 10 to Pitt 0. Pitt received the second half kickoff. After gaining a first down, Frank Hood's pass to Paul Reider was intercepted by Martin Varner on the Panther 35-yard line. On second down Fesler completed a 34 yard pass to Robert Grady. Hinchman plunged into the end zone on the next play for his second touchdown of the game. Ralph Daugherty blocked the extra point. The Pitt offense proceeded to sustain an 81 yard drive for their touchdown. Hood scored on a 1 yard run through center. Edward Baker was successful on the point after to make the score Ohio 16 to Pitt 7. The Ohio State offense received the third quarter kick-off, advanced the ball to the Pitt 3-yard line, and lost the ball on downs. Late in the fourth quarter the Panther offense advanced the ball inside the State 5-yard line, but could not score.Davis Ralph Ohio State Wins From Panthers, 16-7 The Pittsburgh Press November 16, 1930 Sporting 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86513308/ohio-state-wins-from-panthers/ Newspapers.com Ohio State finished the season 5-2-1. Lester Biederman of the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph reported that Jock Sutherland was gracious in defeat when he spoke to Sam Wallaman: "I certainly want to congratulate you. It was a fine ball game and I think the better team won."Biederman Lester J. Jock Calls Buckeyes Better 11 Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph November 16, 1930 Part 3-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86534896/jock-calls-buckeyes-better-11/ Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Ohio State was James MacMurdo (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Walter Milligan (left guard), Ralph Daugherty (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Paul Collins (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Paul Reider (right halfback) and James Clark (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Frank Hood, Theodore Dailey, Francis Seigel, Frank Walton, Edward Hirshberg, Melvin Brown and Joseph Tormey. Pittsburgh Ohio State collapsed 1 Ohio State 8 61 RecTD Lewis Hinchman Wesley Fesler 16 good Carl Ehrensberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7 2 Ohio State 5 33 FG 15 Ehrensberger 0 10 3 Ohio State 4 35 RushTD Hinchman 2 no good (blocked) Ehrensberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 16 3 Pittsburgh 5 81 RushTD Frank Hood 1 good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 16 7 16 Penn State Week 9: Penn State at Pitt Penn State Pitt 0 0 6 6 0 6 7 6 November 27, 1930 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 2:00 p.m. frigid W. G. Crowell (Swarthmore) 1963 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Penn State–Pittsburgh football rivalry thumb|left|Program for November 27, 1930 Pitt vs. Penn State game On Thanksgiving Day, the Panthers welcomed first year coach Bob Higgins and his Nittany Lions for their 33rd meeting on the gridiron. Pitt led the series 18–12–2.https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735051653081/viewer#page/132/mode/1up 2010 Pitt Football 2010 University of Pittsburgh 131 October 5, 2021 The Pittsburgh Press noted that the Lions, with their 3–3–2 record, were "desperately eager to score a win over Pitt, whom they have not beaten since 1919, when coach Higgins was a member of the team."Davis Ralph Penn State Stock Rises The Pittsburgh Press November 26, 1930 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86556450/penn-state-stock-rises/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/penn-state/1930-schedule.html 1930 Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule and Results www.sports-reference.com October 4, 2021 Coach Sutherland had never lost to Penn State as a player or coach, but this season he had to contend with a plethora of personnel issues. First string ends James MacMurdo and Paul Collins were suspended from the team for academic reasons; Starting guard Walter Milligan was injured against Ohio State and could not play; Starting center Ralph Daugherty skipped classes and practice for a week due to personal issues; and former starting halfback, Josh Williams, was ill. The Post-Gazette commented: "For years Pitt has entered the annual game an overwhelming favorite but because of injuries, illness and ineligibility the Panther presents a slightly patched up front for the battle with the traditional rivals from State College."Ineligibility, Injuries Hit Panther Squad Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 26, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86595218/ineligibility-injuries-hit-panther-squa/ Newspapers.com The Panthers kept their coach's unblemished record against Penn State intact as they beat the Nittany Lions 19–12 on the frigid turf of Pitt Stadium. In the second period, Pitt halfback Warren Heller broke loose on a 30 yard dash for his first touchdown. Edward Baker missed the conversion attempt, and Pitt led 6 to 0 at halftime. State tied the game early in the third quarter on a 3 yard plunge by George Lasich. Frank Diedrich missed the point after and the score was tied 6 to 6. J. Cooper French intercepted a Pitt pass and the State offense advanced the ball to the Pitt 25-yard line. Diedrich was wide left on a field goal attempt. Pitt took over on their 20-yard line. On first down Warren Heller raced 80 yards for his second touchdown. Baker was good on the conversion and Pitt led 13–6 at the end of three quarters. Early in the last quarter the Pitt offense sustained a 72 yard drive. The drive ended with a 9 yard scoring toss from Josh Williams to Baker. Baker missed the point after and Pitt led 19–6. Late in the quarter, Penn State end Earl Edwards blocked a Harry Wagner punt, caught the ball midair and rambled 26 yards for the last touchdown of the game. Joseph Miller missed the extra point. The Lions then recovered an onside kick, but could not advance the ball and Pitt won for the 9th year in a row.Pitt-Penn State Detail Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 28, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86972407/pitt-penn-state-detail/ Newspapers.com The Nittany Lions finished the season with a 3-4-2 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Penn State was Theodore Dailey (left end), Jesse Quatse (left tackle), Hart Morris (left guard), Joseph Tormey (center), Ernest Lewis (right guard), Charles Tully (right tackle), Edward Hirshberg (right end), Edward Baker (quarterback), Warren Heller (left halfback), Paul Reider (right halfback) and Frank Hood (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Ralph Daugherty, Walter Babic, Josh Williams, William Walinchus Harry Wagner, James Clark and Edward Schultz.Pitt Trims State Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 28, 1930 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86975519/pitt-trims-state/ Newspapers.com Penn State Pittsburgh collapsed 2 Pittsburgh 3 36 RushTD Warren Heller 30 no good Edward Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 6 3 Penn State 9 62 RushTD George Lasich 3 no good Frank Diedrich run/pass good/failed/incomplete 6 6 3 Pittsburgh 1 80 RushTD Heller 80 good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 6 13 4 Pittsburgh 16 72 RecTD Baker Josh Williams 9 no good Baker run/pass good/failed/incomplete 6 19 4 Penn State 1 26 Other Blocked punt returned for touchdown by Earl Edwards, Joseph Miller kick no good 12 19 12 19 Individual scoring summary thumb|Edward Baker thumb|Warren Heller 1930 Pittsburgh Panthers scoring summaryPittsburgh Panthers Player Touchdowns Extra points Field goals Safety Points Franklin Hood800048 Edward Baker5120042 Warren Heller300018 Melvin Brown230015 William Walinchus200012 Harold "Josh" Williams200012 James Clark200012 Paul Reider200012 Bucky Wagner10006 Zola Alpert10006 Rocco Cutri01001 team00012 Totals281601186 Postseason Quarterback Edward Baker was chosen to play in the December 27, 1930 East-West Shrine Bowl held in San Francisco.Statistics on Eastern, Western Grid Players The San Francisco Examiner December 27, 1930 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98229865/1930-east-west-shrine-game-roster/ March 23, 2022 Newspapers.com On December 15 at a private team banquet, coach Sutherland named end Edward Hirshberg captain for the 1931 Pitt football season and Charles D. Wettach, chairman of the athletic council, awarded letters for the 1930 season. The lettermen were Manager Walter Kearney, Captain Edward Baker, James Clark, Theodore Dailey, Ernest Lewis, Edward Hirshberg, Warren Heller, Franklin Hood, Edward Schultz, Paul Reider, Jack Kelly, Harry Wagner, Joseph Tormey, Jess Quatse, Walter Milligan, Ralph Daugherty, Hart Morris, Charles Tully, Harold Williams, William Walinchus and Al Ciper.Grid Captain Appointed at Annual Fete The Pitt Weekly 22 14 December 19, 1930 5 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152412/viewer#page/5/mode/1up October 12, 2021 On February 3, the athletic council appointed Bernard Windt varsity football manager for the 1931 season. He was enrolled in the College, class of 1932. Bernard was an apprentice manager in 1928, an assistant manager in 1929 and the freshman team manager in 1930.Bernard Windt Is Made Football Manager The Pitt Weekly 22 18 February 6, 1931 5 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062152453/viewer#page/5/mode/1up October 13, 2021 All-American Edward Baker, quarterback (3rd team Newspaper Enterprise Association selected as follows: "In the selection of these All-America players, the opinions of more than 100 coaches and football writers have been confidentially consulted.") References Pittsburgh Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football seasons Pittsburgh Panthers football Category:1930s in Pittsburgh