Sports season
The 1946 Iowa Conference football season was the season of college football played by the 13 member schools of the Iowa Conference as part of the 1946 college football season . The Central Dutch and Upper Iowa Peacocks were co-champions of the conference, each compiling perfect 6–0 records against conference opponents. None of the Iowa Conference teams was ranked in the Associated Press poll or played in a bowl game .
Conference overview
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Teams
Central The 1946 Central Dutch football team was an American football team that represented Central College of Pella, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by eight-year head coach Richard Tysseling , the Dutch compiled a 7–1 record, shared the Iowa Conference championship with Upper Iowa , and outscored opponents by a total of 223 to 38.
Upper Iowa The 1946 Upper Iowa Peacocks football team was an American football team that represented Upper Iowa University as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . In their 37th season under head coach John "Doc" Dorman , the Peacocks compiled a 6–0 record, shared the Iowa Conference championship with Central Central (IA) , and outscored opponents by a total of 139 to 31.[ 10]
Upper Iowa end Melvin Harms was a unanimous choice by the United Press for the 1946 All-Iowa Conference football team. Quarterback Sam Turner and guard Ralph Bartlett also received first-team honors.[ 11]
The university had an enrollment of 500 students in the fall of 1946, at least 300 of whom were freshmen.[ 12]
St. Ambrose The 1946 St. Ambrose Bees football team was an American football team that represented St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by Ennio Arboit in his first and only season as head coach, the Bees compiled a 5–3 record, finished in third place in the Iowa Conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 101 to 77.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 20 at Drake * L 13–2612,000 [ 20] [ 21] September 29 at Xavier * W 3–08,000–10,000 [ 22] [ 23] October 6 Loras W 32–66,000 [ 24] October 12 at Augustana (IL) W 19–03,500 [ 25] October 20 at St. Thomas * Saint Paul, MN W 13–124,000 [ 26] October 27 Saint Joseph's * Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA W 14–75,000 [ 27] November 10 St. Norbert Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 7–195,500 [ 28] [ 29] November 15 Bradley Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 0–76,000 [ 30]
Parsons The 1946 Parsons Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Parsons College of Fairfield, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by first-year head coach Phillip E. Young, the Wildcats compiled a 4–4 record, finished in fourth place in the Iowa Conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 116 to 104.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 28 at Monmouth * Monmouth, IL L 0–26
Kirksville L 6–25
Central L 6–26
Simpson (IA) W 20–14
Upper Iowa L 6–7
Iowa Wesleyan W 20–0
William Penn W 45–0
Buena Vista W 13–6
Dubuque The 1946 Dubuque Spartans football team was an American football team that represented the University of Dubuque of Dubuque, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Kenneth E. Mercer , the Spartans compiled a 5–4 record, finished in fifth place in the Iowa Conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 92 to 76.
Date Opponent Site Result Source Buena Vista W 7–0
September 2 Knox * Dubuque, IA W 2–0[ 31] William Penn W 43–0
Wartburg W 13–0
Central (IA) L 7–33
Luther L 7–19
Upper Iowa L 0–12
Iowa Wesleyan W 13–6
Culver-Stockton T 0–0
Luther The 1946 Luther Norse football team was an American football team that represented the Luther College of Decorah, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by first-year head coach Robert Bungum , the Spartans compiled a 3–6 record, finished in sixth place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored by a total of 136 to 81.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 20 at North Dakota * L 6–12[ 32] Hamline L 0–26
October 5 at Coe * Cedar Rapids, IA L 6–10[ 33] St. Olaf L 13–19
Upper Iowa L 0–28
Dubuque W 19–7
Wartburg W 24–13
Simpson (IA) W 7–0
Central (IA) L 6–21
Simpson The 1946 Simpson Redmen football team was an American football team that represented the Simpson College of Indianola, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by fifth-year head coach Frank Casey , the Redmen compiled a 3–5 record, finished in seventh place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored by a total of 135 to 79.
Iowa Wesleyan The 1946 Iowa Wesleyan Tigers football team was an American football team that represented the Iowa Wesleyan University of Mount Pleasant, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by fourth-year head coach Olan Ruble , the Tigers compiled a 3–6 record, tied for eighth place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored by a total of 159 to 75.
Date Opponent Site Result Source Kirksville L 0–19
Culver-Stockton W 12–9
Drake "B" team W 13–7
Washburn L 6–27
Penn W 26–6
Central (IA) L 0–45
Parsons L 0–20
Dubuque L 6–13
Simpson (IA) L 12–13
Buena Vista The 1946 Buena Vista Beavers football team was an American football team that represented the Buena Vista University of Storm Lake, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by Harland Riebe in his first and only season as head coach, the Beavers compiled a 1–6 record, tied for eighth place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored by a total of 103 to 38.
Date Opponent Site Result Source Dubuque W 0–7
Upper Iowa L 6–39
Huron L 0–12
Wartburg L 7–12
Western Union W 14–6
Yankton L 6–14
Parsons L 6–13
Venues
Bradford Field (1947–1979)
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium (1980–present) People Seasons
Wartburg The 1946 Wartburg Knights football team was an American football team that represented the Wartburg College of Waverly, Iowa , as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by Stanley Hall in his first and only season as head coach, the Knights compiled a 2–5 record, finished in tenth place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored by a total of 124 to 85.
Western Union The 1946 Western Union Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Western Union College of LeMars, Iowa (later renamed Westmar University ), as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by fifth-year head coach Dick Crayne , the Eagles compiled a 5–2 record, finished in a tie for 11th place in the Iowa Conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 117 to 70.
Date Opponent Site Result Source South Dakota (East.) W 31–6
Dakota Wesleyan W 7–6
Yankton W 8–0
Sioux Falls W 33–0
Huron W 26–0
Buena Vista L 6–13
November 2 at Arkansas Tech * Russellville, AR L 6–45
Loras The 1946 Loras Duhawks football team was an American football team that represented Loras College of Dubuque, Iowa as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by Vince Dowd in his fourth and final season as head coach, the Duhawks compiled a 1–7 record, finished in a tie for 11th place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored opponents by a total of 181 to 43.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 South Dakota State * Dubuque, IA W 23–184,500 [ 37] September 28 at St. John's (MN) * Collegeville, MN L 0–27
October 6 at St. Ambrose L 6–326,000 [ 24] October 13 St. Joseph's * Dubuque, IA L 0–134,000 [ 38] October 19 St. Norbert * L 7–203,300 [ 39] October 27 St. Mary's (MN) * Dubuque, IA L 0–265,000 [ 40] November 3 St. Thomas * Dubuque, IA L 7–19[ 41] November 9 Wheaton * L 0–26
William Penn The 1946 William Penn Quakers football team was an American football team that represented William Penn University of Oskaloosa, Iowa as a member of the Iowa Conference during the 1946 college football season . Led by first-year head coach Roland Ortmayer , the Quakers compiled a 0–6 record, finished in last place in the Iowa Conference, and were outscored opponents by a total of 174 to 12.
Date Opponent Site Result Source Dubuque L 0–43
Upper Iowa L 6–33
Iowa Wesleyan L 6–26
Burlington JC* L 0–27
Parsons L 0–45
All-conference team The following players were selected by the United Press to the 1946 All-Iowa Conference football team:
Quarterback: Sam Turner, Upper Iowa
Halfbacks: Bill Schumaker, Parsons; Galen Cheuvront, Central
Fullback: Bob Sellgren, Dubuque
Ends: Melvin Harms, Upper Iowa; Howard Lowe, Central
Tackles: Floyd Lundquist, Parsons; Chet Cross, Central
Guards: Bob Berg, Parsons; Ralph Bartlett, Upper Iowa
Center: Bob Kuefler, Dubuque [ 42]
References
^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. ^ Roy McHugh (September 28, 1946). "Pioneers Win Opener from Central, 6-0" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . p. 3 – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b "Central Wallops Wartburg, 33-7" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . October 5, 1946. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Dutch Crown Knights, 33-7" . The Des Moines Register . October 5, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Central Raps Parsons, 26-6" . The Des Moines Register . October 13, 1946. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Central Surprises Dubuque U., 33-7" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . October 20, 1946. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Central Routs Wesleyan, 45-0" . The Des Moines Register . October 26, 1946. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Central Keeps Clean League Record, 21-6" . The Des Moines Register . November 3, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Central Conks Luther, 21-6" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . November 17, 1946. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com .^ "1946 - Upper Iowa" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2022 .^ "3 Peacocks on Conference Team: M. Harms Is Unanimous Choice; Is Honorary Captain" . Fayette County Leader . November 28, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Upper Iowa to Open Monday" . Fayette County Leader . September 19, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ Bob Heath (October 3, 1946). "Peacocks Swamp Buena Vista, 39-6: Heavy Aerial Attack Is Deciding Factor; Meet Penn, Oct. 11" . Fayette County Leader . p. 1 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Peacocks Open Season Saturday: Opening Kickoff at 2 P.M.; Buena Vista Provides Opposition" . Fayette County Leader . September 26, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Peacocks Meet Luther Saturday: Dorman Field Scene of Annual Clash With Norsemen" . Fayette County Leader . October 17, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Peacocks Wallop Luther; Play at Parsons Saturday: Upper Iowa Line Holds Norsemen to Minus 15 Yards" . Fayette County Leader . October 24, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Peacocks Slip Past Parsons: Capt. Turner, Byers Sidelined by Injuries in Game at Fairfield" . Fayette County Leader . October 31, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ Herb Claus (November 7, 1946). "Peacocks Down Dubuque, 12-0: U.I.U. Aerial Attack Is Deciding Factor; Play Wartburg Saturday" . Fayette County Leader . p. 1 – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b "Peacocks Win Championship, Beat Wartburg Knights, 20-13: Upper Iowa Finishes Season Undefeated and Untied; Greco Stars" . Fayette County Leader . November 14, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Drake Downs St. Ambrose, 26-13" . The Daily Times . September 21, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ Frank Brody (September 21, 1946). "Drake Whips St. Ambrose, 26-13: Vaughn Races 62 Yards for First Score; Bees Muff Chances, Rally Late" . The Des Moines Register . pp. 9, 10 – via Newspapers.com . ^ Dick Forbes (September 30, 1946). "St. Ambrose Winner Over Xavier, 3 To 0: Field Goal In Opening Quarter Booted By Sub Tackle Is Only Score Made" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 15.^ George Fornero (September 30, 1946). "St. Ambrose Upsets Xavier: Leech Boots 15-Yard Goal For 3-0 Win" . The Daily Times . p. 14 – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b George Formero (October 7, 1946). "Bees Bury Loras, 32-6: Loras Errors Enable Saints To Romp, 32-6" . The Daily Times . p. 15 – via Newspapers.com . ^ John O'Donnell (October 13, 1946). "St. Ambrose Rolls Over Augustana by 19 to 0 Score" . The Democrat and Leader . p. Sports 1 – via Newspapers.com . ^ George Fornero (October 21, 1946). "Bees Nip St. Thomas, 13-12" . The Daily Times . p. 15 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "St. Ambrose Smashes St. Joseph Winning Streak, 14-7" . The Daily Times . October 28, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com .^ Dave Yuenger (November 11, 1946). "Bees Toppled By St. Norbert in 19-7 Battle" . The Rock Island Argus . p. 14 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "St. Norbert Trims St. Ambrose, 19-7" . The Daily Times . Davenport, Iowa. November 11, 1946. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com .^ George Fornero (November 16, 1946). "Bradley Dumps Ambrose, 7-0" . The Daily Times . p. 9 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Dubuque Gets by Knox, 2-0" . Des Moines Register . September 29, 1946. p. S7 – via Newspapers.com .^ "North Dakota Trips Luther" . The Daily Argus-Leader . September 21, 1946 – via Newspapers.com .^ Roy McHugh (October 6, 1946). "Blocked Punt by Genz, 30-Yard Skip by Kinney Win for Kohawks, 10-6: Bernatz' Run Erases Early Crimson Lead" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . pp. Sports 1, 2 – via Newspapers.com . ^ Frank Miles Jr. (September 21, 1946). "Doane Fed 14 to 0 Pill By Redmen" . The Des Moines Register . p. 10 – via Newspapers.com . ^ Jim May (September 29, 1946). "Plainsmen, Simpson in 6-6 Deadlock" . The Nebraska State Journal . p. 11 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Cornell Clubs Simpson For Initial Win, 27-0" . The Cedar Rapids Gazette . October 13, 1946. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Loras Downs State 23-18: Outfight Jackrabbits in Wild Fourth 16-12 After 18-7 Halftime" . The Daily Argus-Leader . September 22, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com .^ "St. Joseph's Beats Loras Gridders By 13-To-0 Count" . The Indianapolis Star . October 14, 1946. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com .^ Dave Yuenger (October 21, 1946). "St. Norbert Crushes Loras, 27-7, in Homecoming Collision: 3,300 See Knights Post 4th Straight Win; LaCrosse Next" . The Green Bay Press-Gazette . p. 16 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Loras Passes Fail, Loses 26-0 Battle" . The Des Moines Register . October 28, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Tommies Hit Early, Defeat Loras, 19-7" . The Des Moines Register . November 4, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Name All-Iowa Conference Grid Team" . The Courier . November 26, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com .
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