1947 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1947 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football Border Conference Border 8–3 5–1 Warren B. Woodson 4th Fair Park Stadium Harbor Bowl W 53–0 vs. San Diego State The 1947 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented Hardin–Simmons University in the Border Conference during the 1947 college football season. In its fourth season under head coach Warren B. Woodson, the team compiled an 8–3 record (5–1 against conference opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 305 to 87.2007 Cowboy Football Media Guide Hardin-Simmons University January 27, 2019 69, 75 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/hsim/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/fbmg.pdf January 28, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190128135955/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/hsim/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/fbmg.pdf dead1947 Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 28, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/hardin-simmons/1947-schedule.html1947 Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 28, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/border/1947.html The team played its three home games at Fair Park Stadium in Abilene, Texas.Cowhands, 'Cats Ready For Tonight's Fracas The Abilene Reporter-News October 11, 1947 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28135415/cowhands_cats_ready_for_tonights/ Newspapers.comCowboys Battle Lobos in Second Border Conflict The Abilene Reporter-News October 17, 1947 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28135533/cowboys_battle_lobos_in_second_border/ Newspapers.comCowboys Battle Miners Tonight The Abilene Reporter-News November 15, 1947 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28137969/cowboys_battle_miners_tonight/ Newspapers.com Wilton Davis led the nation in rushing yardage with 1,173 yards, not including an additional 236 yards gained in a 53-0 victory over San Diego State in the Harbor Bowl.December 12, 1947 Arizona Star Wins Offensive Crown; Davis Finishes on Top in Rushing https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3454439/arizona_star_wins_offensive_crown/ The Amarillo Daily News (AP story) Newspapers.com 17Wilton O. Davis Hardin-Simmons University October 9, 2026 https://hsuathletics.com/honors/hall-of-fame/wilton-o-davis/36 Hardin–Simmons was ranked at No. 56 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 20 at 1947 Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX)<ncg> San Antonio, TX W 39-0 Cowboys Turn on Power To Down Trinity, 39-0 The Abilene Reporter-News September 21, 1947 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28132105/cowboys_turn_on_power_to_down_trinity/ Newspapers.com October 3 at San Jose State<ncg> Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA L 12-19 13,500 Spartans In Upset Win The San Francisco Examiner October 4, 1947 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28132200/spartans_in_upset_win/ Newspapers.com October 11 Arizona Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 35-7 6,500 Resurging Cowboys Clout Arizona Wildcats, 35-7 Abilene Reporter-News Jack Durham October 12, 1947 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28112491/resurging_cowboys_clout_arizona/ Newspapers.com October 17 New Mexico Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 33-7 Cowboys Swat Stubborn New Mexico Crew, 33-7 Abilene Reporter-News Jack Durham October 18, 1947 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28111211/cowboys_swat_stubborn_new_mexico_crew/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Mississippi State<ncg> Scott Field Starkville, MS L 7-27 9,000 Maroons Take 27-7 Victory: McWilliams Runs, Passes Cowboys Off Their Feet Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) October 26, 1947 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28134079/maroons_take_277_victory_mcwilliams/ Newspapers.com November 1 vs Houston<ncg> Buccaneer Stadium Corpus Christi, TX W 33-7 10,000 Hardin Simmons Romp Over Houston U. Cougars, 33-7 The Corpus Christi Caller-Times Bill Lee November 2, 1947 1D, 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28134289/hardin_simmons_romp_over_houston_u/ Newspapers.com November 7 at West Texas State Canyon, TX W 27 6 6,500 Davis Stars as HSU Downs West Texas 27-6 The Abilene Reporter-News November 8, 1947 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28134586/davis_stars_as_hsu_downs_west_texas_276/ Newspapers.com November 15 Texas Mines Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 18 0 7,500 Cowboys Cruise Past Mines, 18-0 Abilene Reporter-News November 16, 1947 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28119925/cowboys_cruise_past_mines_180/ Newspapers.com November 29 at Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX L 6-14 20,000 Tech Beats H-SU, Accepts Sun Bowl Bid Lubbock Avalanche-Journal November 30, 1947 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28134885/tech_beats_hsu_accepts_sun_bowl_bid/ Newspapers.com December 6 at Arizona State Goodwin Stadium Tempe, AZ W 42 0 Cowboys Rout Devils: HSU Ground Game Blasts Tempe Line The Arizona Republic December 7, 1947 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28122668/cowboys_rout_devils_hsu_ground_game/ Newspapers.com January 1, 1948 at San Diego State Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA (Harbor Bowl) W 53-0 11,000 Hardin-Simmons Triumphs, 53-0 The Austin American January 2, 1948 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28135062/hardinsimmons_triumphs_530/ Newspapers.com References Hardin-Simmons Category:Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football seasons Hardin-Simmons Cowboys football