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A perfect autumn day
South Bend Tribune, November 15, 1936
O'FARRELL SHINES AS IRISH DEFEAT ARMY, 20-6
Senior Quarterback Throws For One Score, Sets Up Another With Long Run
NEW YORK--Notre Dame's senior quarterback, Mike O'Farrell, is no stranger to Yankee Stadium, one of the most storied sporting venues in America. As a boy, he watched his father, baseball Hall of Famer Pat O'Farrell, play there on many occasions when his Boston Red Sox visited the Yankees.
Yesterday, the O'Farrell roles were reversed, as father Pat watched son Mike lead the Fighting Irish to a thrilling 19-7 victory over the Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy here yesterday. Mike tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to right end Joe Zwers for Notre Dame's first score, and it was his 43-yard run from scrimmage that set up the team's second tally--a seven-yard blast by left half Bob Wilke.
O'Farrell's long gallop was a sight to behold, as he eluded several Army defenders before lowering his shoulder to administer a hard lick to the Cadet who finally brought him down.
The victory gave Coach Elmer Layden's squad a 5-2 record, and partially soothed the pain remaining from last week's narrow loss to Navy. The squad will play its final home game of the season next Saturday against Northwestern, a contest that will be the final opportunity for O'Farrell and his senior teammates to take the field at Notre Dame Stadium.
"It will be a very emotional experience, running out on that field for the last time," O'Farrell mused. "I know every one of us seniors wants to make our last home game one to remember."
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