1961 Hoosier Conference football season

January 2025 1961 Hoosier Conference football season Football 6 Taylor, Anderson (IN) Co-champions Football 1960 1962 The 1961 Hoosier Conference football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Hoosier Conference (HC) as part of the 1961 college football season. The 1961 Taylor Trojans and Anderson Ravens football teams tied for the conference championship. Each had an equal 4–1 conference record. Anderson defeated Taylor in head-to-head competition. Taylor had the stronger overall record at 8–1 (Anderson went 4–4 overall). Indiana College Football Records https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38896958/the_star_press/ The Star Press Muncie, Indiana Associated Press November 20, 1961 11 November 12, 2019 Newspapers.com Teams Taylor 1961 Taylor Trojans football Hoosier Conference HCC 8–1 4–1 Bob Davenport 5th HC co-champion The 1961 Taylor Trojans football team represented Taylor University of Upland, Indiana. In their fifth year under head coach Bob Davenport, the team compiled an 8–1 record (4–1 against HC opponents) and tied for the Hoosier Conference championship. The team was led by Dave Kastelein, who scored 62 points to lead all Indiana college football players in scoring. y y September 16 at Indiana Central Indianapolis, IN W 21-13 Taylor Upends Indiana Central Sunday Chronicle-Tribune September 17, 1961 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-tribune-taylor-upends-indiana-cen/151034819/ Newspapers.com September 23 at 1961 Rose Poly Engineers Rose Poly<ncg> Terre Haute, IN W 73-0 Taylor Crushes Rose Poly Eleven, 73 To 0 Marion (IN) Chronicle-Tribune September 24, 1961 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-tribune-taylor-crushes-rose-poly/151035019/ Newspapers.com September 30 Earlham<ncg> Upland, IN W 21-7 2,000 Taylor Gridders Trip Earlham Marion (IN) Chronicle-Tribune October 1, 1961 27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-tribune-taylor-gridders-trip-earl/151035172/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Franklin (IN) Franklin, IN W 32-6 Taylor 32, Franklin 6 The Indianapolis Star October 8, 1961 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-taylor-32-frankli/151035322/ Newspapers.com October 14 Manchester (IN) Upland, IN W 13-7 Taylor Defeats Manchester, 13-7 Marion (IN) Chronicle-Tribune Bob Lee October 15, 1961 32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-tribune-taylor-defeats-manchester/151035395/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Anderson (IN) Anderson, IN L 16-34 Anderson Thrills Biggest Dads' Day Crowd By Clinching HCC Grid Title Share Anderson Herald October 22, 1961 21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-anderson-thrills-biggest/151055814/ Newspapers.com October 28 Hanover Upland, IN W 14-7 November 4 vs Defiance<ncg> Fort Wayne, IN W 26-22 November 11 Wilmington<ncg> Upland, IN W 34-13 Taylor Completes Campaign at 8-1 The Muncie Star November 12, 1961 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-taylor-completes-campaign/151380533/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 159 Anderson 1961 Anderson Ravens football Hoosier Conference HCC 4–4 4–1 James Macholtz 9th HC co-champion The 1961 Anderson Ravens football team represented Anderson University of Anderson, Indiana. In their ninth year under head coach James Macholtz, the team compiled a 4–4 record (4–1 against HC opponents) and tied for the Hoosier Conference championship. y y September 23 at Franklin (IN) Franklin, IN W 12-7 Havens, Johnson Pace Ravens In 12-7 Win Over Grizzlies In HCC Opener Anderson Herald September 24, 1961 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-havens-johnson-pace-rav/151056277/ Newspapers.com September 30 Manchester (IN) Anderson, IN W 13-0 Ravens Pick Up Second League Victory Yesterday Anderson Herald October 1, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-ravens-pick-up-second-le/151056472/ Newspapers.com October 7 Hanover Anderson, IN W 26-13 Freshman Quarterback Larry David Guides AC Ravens To Homecoming Win Anderson Herald October 8, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-freshman-quarterback-lar/151056633/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Albion<ncg> Alumni Field Albion, MI L 6-35 1,100 Albion, Mich. Eleven Hands Anderson 1st Setback In Four Starts, 35-6 Anderson Herald October 15, 1961 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-albion-mich-eleven-han/140366680/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Taylor Anderson, IN W 34-16 October 27 at Indiana Central Indianapolis, IN L 0-7 November 4 Findlay<ncg> Anderson, IN L 7-25 Findlay Wins Springfield News-Sun November 5, 1961 2D https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-findlay/150917664/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Defiance<ncg> Defiance, OH L 20-28 Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 145 Hanover 1961 Hanover Panthers football Hoosier Conference HCC 3–6 3–2 Leo H. Kelly 7th The 1961 Hanover Panthers football team represented Hanover College of Hanover, Indiana. In their seventh year under head coach Leo H. Kelly, the team compiled a 3–6 record (3–2 against conference opponents) and finished in third place in the Hoosier Conference. y y September 16 Evansville<ncg> Hanover, IN L 0-26 2,000 Evansville Swamps Hanover Panthers Anderson Herald September 17, 1961 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-evansville-swamps-hanove/151788128/ Newspapers.com September 23 1961 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)<ncg> Georgetown, KY L 7-18 September 30 Franklin (IN) Madison, IN W 20-19 October 7 at Anderson (IN) Anderson, IN L 13-26 3,000 Freshman Quarterback Larry Davy Guides AC Ravens To Homecoming Win Anderson Herald October 8, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-freshman-quarterback-lar/151055163/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Wabash<ncg> Ingalls Field Crawfordsville, IN L 13-35 3,000 October 21 1961 Centre Colonels Centre<ncg> Hanover, IN L 12-26 October 28 at Taylor Upland, IN L 7-14 Taylor Wins To Gain Share Of Loop Crown: Trips Hanover In Mud, 14-7 Sunday Chronicle-Tribune October 29, 1961 29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-tribune-taylor-wins-to-gain-share/151055417/ Newspapers.com November 4 Indiana Central Madison, IN W 7-6 November 11 at Manchester (IN) Manchester, IN W 16-12 Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 151 Indiana Central 1961 Indiana Central Greyhounds football Hoosier Conference HCC 4–5 2–3 Jay Windell 4th The 1961 Indiana Central Greyhounds football team represented Indiana Central College (now known as University of Indiana of Indianapolis, Indiana. In their fourth and final year under head coach Jay Windell, the team compiled a 4–5 record (2–3 against conference opponents) and finished in fourth place in the Hoosier Conference. y y September 16 Taylor Indianapolis, IN L 13-21 September 23 at Olivet<ncg> Olivet, MI L 6-22 September 30 Indiana State<ncg><hc> Indianapolis, IN W 26-20 Indiana Central Stuns Indiana State, 26-20: Two Late Markers Decisive The Indianapolis Star John Bansch October 1, 1961 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-indiana-central-st/151838215/ Newspapers.comË October 7 at Manchester (IN) North Manchester, IN W 20-14 Central Cops 20-14 Tilt At Manchester The Indianapolis Star October 8, 1961 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-central-cops-20-14/151070091/ Newspapers.com October 14 Chicago Illini<ncg> Indianapolis, IN W 6-0 Indiana Central Nips Chicago Illini, 6-0 The Indianapolis Star John Bansch October 15, 1961 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-indiana-central-ni/151070358/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Franklin (IN) Franklin, IN L 20-28 October 27 Anderson (IN) Indianapolis, IN W 7-0 November 4 at Hanover Madison, IN L 6-7 November 11 at Earlham<ncg> Reid Field Richmond, IN L 0-16 2,500 Earlham Tops Indiana Central, 16-0 The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram November 12, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-earlham-tops-indiana-cent/151069646/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 152 Franklin 1961 Franklin Grizzlies football Hoosier Conference HCC 3–6 1–4 Stewart Faught 5th Goodell Field The 1961 Franklin Grizzlies football team represented Franklin College of Franklin, Indiana. In their fifth year under head coach Stewart Faught, the team compiled a 3–6 record (1–4 against conference opponents) and tied for fifth and last place in the Hoosier Conference. y y September 16 Olivet<ncg> Goodell Field Franklin, IN L 7-27 600 Olivet Spanks Grizzlies, 27-7 The Franklin Evening Star September 18, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-franklin-evening-star-olivet-spanks/151400873/ Newspapers.com September 23 Anderson (IN) Goodell Field Franklin, IN L 7-12 Anderson Edges Franklin, 12-7 The Franklin Evening Star Mike Alexander September 25, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-franklin-evening-star-anderson-edges/151401130/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Hanover Madison, IN L 19-20 Hanover Whips Franklin In Squeaker, 20-19 The Kokomo Tribune October 1, 1961 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-hanover-whips-frankli/151403725/ Newspapers.com October 7 Taylor Goodell Field Franklin, IN L 6-32 Taylor Thumps Franklin, 32-6 The Franklin Evening Star Mike Alexander October 9, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-franklin-evening-star-taylor-thumps/151401352/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Earlham<ncg> Reid Field Richmond, IN L 32-34 Earlham Battles Back To Edge Franklin, 34 To 32 The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram Hal Lacey October 15, 1961 21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-earlham-battles-back-to-e/151403396/ Newspapers.com October 21 Indiana Central<hc> Goodell Field Franklin, IN W 28-20 2,000 Grizzlies Rally To Defeat Central The Franklin Evening Star Mike Alexander October 23, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-franklin-evening-star-grizzlies-rall/151401624/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Manchester (IN) North Manchester, IN L 14-20 Manchester Comes From Behind, Downs Franklin The Terre Haute Tribune October 29, 1961 52 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-manchester-comes/151402988/ Newspapers.com November 4 1961 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)<ncg> Goodell Field Franklin, IN W 20-12 Grizzlies Triumph In Rough Contest The Franklin Evening Star November 6, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-franklin-evening-star-grizzlies-triu/151401842/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1961 Rose Poly Engineers Rose Poly<ncg> Terre Haute, IN W 63-0 Rose Poly Loses, 63-0 The Terre Haute Tribune November 12, 1961 47 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-rose-poly-loses/151402579/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 150 Manchester 1961 Manchester Spartans football Hoosier Conference HCC 1–8 1–4 Eldred A. Weddle 6th The 1961 Manchester Spartans football team represented Manchester University of North Manchester, Indiana. In their sixth and final year under head coach Eldred A. Weddle, the team compiled a 1–8 record (1–4 against conference opponents) and tied for fifth and last place in the Hoosier Conference. y y September 16 at Ashland<ncg> Redwood Stadium Ashland, OH L 0-21 September 23 1961 Augustana (Illinois) Vikings Augustana (IL)<ncg> North Manchester, IN L 6-14 September 30 at Anderson (IN) Anderson, IN L 0-13 October 7 Indiana Central North Manchester, IN L 14-20 October 14 at Taylor Upland, IN L 7-13 October 21 at Earlham<ncg> Reid Field Richmond, IN L 14-39 2,500 Earlham Entertains Manchester Today The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram Hal Lacey October 21, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-earlham-entertains-manche/140891469/ Newspapers.comEarlham College Defensive, Offensive Units Sparkle In Grinding Out 39-14 Home-Coming Triumph: Tops Spartans Of Manchester The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram Hal Lacey October 22, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-earlham-college-defensive/140891820/ Newspapers.com October 28 Franklin (IN) North Manchester, IN W 20-14 November 4 at Bluffton<ncg> Bluffton, OH L 14-28 November 11 Hanover North Manchester, IN L 12-16 References