1946 Indiana Intercollegiate Conference football season

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Indiana Intercollegiate Conference football season Football 15 Butler Champion Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Indiana Intercollegiate Conference football season was the season of college football played by the 15 member schools of the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference (IIC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The Butler Bulldogs, in their ninth season under head coach Tony Hinkle, won the IIC championship with a 7–1 record (6–0 against IIC opponents). The Bulldogs led the conference in scoring with an average of 21.75 points scored per game. Four Butler players received first-team honors the 1946 All-Indiana Intercollegiate Conference football team: halfback Orville Williams, end Knute Dobkins, tackle Mel Perrone, and center Ott Hurrle. The Evansville Purple Aces, in their first year under head coach Don Ping, finished in second place with a 7–1–2 record (2–0 against IIC opponents). Tackle Bob Hawkins was the only Evansville player to receive first-team honors on the all-conference team. The Wabash Little Giants, led by head coach Glen Harmeson, finished in third place with a 7–1 record. Wabash led the conference in scoring defense, shutting out six of eight opponents and giving up an average of only 4.0 points per game. Three Wabash players received first-team all-conference honors: quarterback Frank Roman, fullback J.K. Allerdice, and guard Bill Duchon. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1ButlerTony Hinkle6–07–1174632EvansvilleDon Ping2–07–1–2149523WabashGlen Harmeson5–17–1144324EarlhamJ. Owen Huntsman4–25–3105575Saint Joseph's (IN)Richard Scharf2–13–459816HanoverDon Veller3–24–376747Franklin (IN)Roy Tillotson3–34–481658Ball StateJohn Magnabosco3–33–4–1101679Indiana CentralEd Bright3–43–4449210 (tie)Indiana StateWally Marks2–44–4705910 (tie)ManchesterPhili H. Kemmerer2–43–56812012DePauwRobert L. Nipper1–21–5–25819513CanterburyHenry G. Miller1–41–74314014Rose PolyPhil Brown1–51–7–14615515ValparaisoEmory Bauer0–31–750156 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 124 Teams Butler 1946 Butler Bulldogs football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 7–1 6–0 Tony Hinkle 9th Butler Bowl IIC champion The 1946 Butler Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Butler University as a member of the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference (IIC) during the 1946 college football season. In its ninth season under head coach Tony Hinkle, the team compiled a 7–1 record (6–0 against IIC opponents) and won the IIC championship.Butler Football Records Butler University 2017 February 1, 2019 https://butlersports.com/documents/2016/5/31/Football_Records.pdf The team played its home games at the Butler Bowl in Indianapolis. y y September 28 Eastern Illinois<ncg> Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 19-12 8,000 Early Surge Gives Butler 19-12 Victory The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm September 29, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102623202/early-surge-gives-butler-19-12-victory/ Newspapers.com October 5 Indiana State Fairview Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 13-7 7,500 Butler Scores With 25 Seconds To Play To Defeat Indiana State, 13-7 The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer October 6, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102623072/butler-scores-with-25-seconds-to-play/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Western Michigan<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 0-19 3,500 Butler Humbled, 19-0, By Western Michigan The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm October 13, 1946 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102075795/butler-humbled-19-0-by-western/ Newspapers.com October 19 at DePauw Greencastle, IN W 41-6 5,000 Butler Overwhelms DePauw, 41-6: Balanced Power Is Displayed; Hinklemen Show Strength After 3 Mediocre Tilts The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison October 20, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622905/butler-overwhelms-depauw-41-6/ Newspapers.com October 26 Ball State<hc> Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 20-6 > 12,000 Butler Cracks Crippled Card Eleven in Final Period to Take 20-6 Victory The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 27, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622426/butler-cracks-crippled-card-eleven-in/ Newspapers.com November 2 Wabash Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 25-7 9,000 Butler Trips Wabash: Bulldogs Hand Cavemen First Setback, 25 To 7 The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm November 3, 1957 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622177/butler-trips-wabash-bulldogs-hand/ Newspapers.com November 9 Saint Joseph's (IN) Fairview Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 31-6 5,000 Butler Trims Pumas, 31-6, Before 5,000 The Indianapolis Star Bob Overaker November 10, 1946 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102621996/butler-trims-pumas-31-6-before-5000 Newspapers.com November 16 Valparaiso Fairview Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 25-0 2,500 Valpo Drops 25-0 Verdict To Bulldogs The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer November 17, 1946 41, 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102621742/valpo-drops-25-0-verdict-to-bulldogs/ Newspapers.com Evansville 1946 Evansville Purple Aces football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 7–1–2 2–0 Don Ping 1st Bosse Field 1942 The 1946 Evansville Purple Aces football team represented Butler University as a member of the IIC. In their first season under head coach Don Ping, the Purple Aces compiled a 7–1–2 record (2–0 against IIC opponents), finished in second place in the IIC, and outscored opponents by a total of 149 to 52.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 176. y y September 18 Southeast Missouri State<ncg> Evansville, IN T 0-0 Evansville Held To Scoreless Tie The Indianapolis Star September 20, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103081617/evansville-held-to-scoreless-tie/ Newspapers.com September 26 Louisville<ncg> Evansville, IN L 7-13 U.L. Downs Evansville 13-7 On 2d-Quarter Touchdowns The Courier-Journal Larry Boeck September 27, 1946 II-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102163573/ul-downs-evansville-13-7-on/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Illinois Wesleyan<ncg> Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IL W 20-6 Evansville Proves Too Stout for IWU The Pantagraph October 6, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105411949/evansville-proves-too-stout-for-iwu/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Indiana State Terre Haute, IN W 14-13 State Beats Aces, 59-37 Evansville Press Ray Franks January 24, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727838/state-beats-aces-59-37/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 7-0 6,000 Evansville Topps Marshall, 7-0 The Park City Daily News October 20, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/image/661007783/?terms=marshall%20evansville&match=1&clipping_id=112013315 Newspapers.com October 26 Murray State<ncg> Evansville, IN W 20-0 Evansville Defeats Murray Eleven, 20-0 Lexington Herald-Leader October 27, 1946 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105412257/evansville-defeats-murray-eleven-20-0/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Indiana Central Southport Stadium Indianapolis, IN W 35-0 Evansville Mauls Indiana Central, 35 To 0, for Fifth Successive Triumph Evansville Press Ray Franks November 3, 1946 1B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105412598/evansville-mauls-indiana-central-35-to/ Newspapers.com November 9 Southern Illinois<ncg> Reitz Bowl Evansville, IN W 21-7 6,500 Late Drive Nets Evansville Victory: Aces Win 6th Game in a Row; Southern Illinois Normal Is Victim of Local Surge in Last Quarter, 21-7 Evansville Press Ray Franks November 10, 1946 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728794/late-drive-nets-evansville-victory/ Newspapers.com November 16 Arkansas State<ncg> Bosse Field Evansville, IN W 6-6 Arkansas State Deadlocks College, 6-6, on Reserve Back's 63 Yard Run: Aces Have Big Edge in Statistics Evansville Press Dave Kennedy November 17, 1946 1B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105412808/arkansas-state-deadlocks-college-6-6/ Newspapers.com November 28 Northern Illinois State<ncg> Reitz Bowl Evansville, IN W 19-7 9,000 College Whips Illinois Champs, 19-7 in Grid Finale Here The Evansville Courier Jimmy Fraser 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105413009/college-whips-illinois-champs-19-7-in/ Newspapers.comYoung Fred Purple Aces Halt De Kalb Winning Spree https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90264848/the-pantagraph/ December 8, 2021 The Pantagraph November 29, 1946 24 Newspapers.com Wabash 1946 Wabash Little Giants football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 7–1 5–1 Glen Harmeson 1st The 1946 Wabash Little Giants football team represented Wabash College of Crawfordsville, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. In their first season under head coach Glen Harmeson, the Little Giants compiled a 7–1 record (5–1 against IIC opponents), finished in third place in the IIC, shut out six of eight opponents, led the conference in scoring defense (4.0 points per game), and outscored opponents by a total of 144 to 32.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 229. y y September 28 at Indiana State Terre Haute, IN W 13-0 Wabash Tops Indiana State The Indianapolis Star September 29, 1946 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727701/wabash-tops-indiana-state/ Newspapers.com October 5 Franklin Crawfordsville, IN W 22-7 7,500 Butler Scores With 25 Seconds To Play To Defeat Indiana State, 13-7 The Indianapolis Star October 6, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102623072/butler-scores-with-25-seconds-to-play/ Newspapers.com October 12 Ball State Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 6-0 4,500 Undefeated Wabash Spoils Cardinal Homecoming, 6-0 The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 13, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103726864/undefeated-wabash-spoils-cardinal/ Newspapers.com October 19 Rose Poly Crawfordsville, IN W 34-0 October 26 at 1946 Centre Colonels Centre<ncg> Danville, KY W 16-0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/image/143126179/ 28 Oct 1946, Page 1 - The Advocate-Messenger at Newspapers.com 1946-10-28 2022-07-14 November 2 at Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN L 7-25 9,000 Butler Trips Wabash: Bulldogs Hand Cavemen First Setback, 25 To 7 The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm November 3, 1957 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622177/butler-trips-wabash-bulldogs-hand/ Newspapers.com November 9 Lake Forest<ncg> Crawfordsville, IN W 20-0 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104809157/ 10 Nov 1946, Page 42 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com 1946-11-10 2022-07-14 November 16 DePauw Crawfordsville, IN W 26-0 Wabash Tops DePauw For Monon Bell The South Bend Tribune November 17, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/image/517000434/?terms=sycamores%20depauw&match=1&clipping_id=112014883 Earlham 1946 Earlham Quakers football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 5–3 4–2 J. Owen Huntsman The 1946 Earlham Quakers football team represented Earlham College of Richmond, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. Led by head coach J. Owen Huntsman, the Quakers compiled a 5–3 record (4–2 against IIC opponents), finished in fourth place in the IIC, and outscored opponents by a total of 105 to 57.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 175.Lettermen Of Prewar Caliber Chief Earlham Grid Problem The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer September 26, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105417469/earlham-football/ Newspapers.com y y October 4 at Indiana Central Southport High School Stadium Indianapolis, IN L 7-13 Indiana Central Defeats Earlham Grid Team, 13-7 The Indianapolis Star October 5, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105417758/indiana-central-defeats-earlham-grid/ Newspapers.com October 12 at 1946 Allegheny Gators Allegheny<ncg> Meadville, PA L 0-7 October 18 at Wilmington<ncg> Wilmington, OH W 13-6 Earlham Stomps Wilmington 13-6; Jim Phelps Mainstay The Palladium-Item Dale Stevens October 20, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105418017/earlham-stomps-wilmington-13-6-jim/ Newspapers.com October 26 Franklin<hc> Whitewater Blvd. Field Richmond, IN W 7-0 2,500 Earlham Edges Franklin, 7-0, in Thrilling Home-Coming Tilt The Palladium-Item Dale Stevens October 27, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105418430/earlham-edges-franklin-7-0-in/ Newspapers.com November 2 at DePauw Greencastle, IN L 6-13 November 9 Canterbury Whitewater Blvd. Field Richmond, IN W 27-6 1,200 November 16 Manchester Richmond, IN W 19-6 November 23 Rose Poly Richmond, IN W 26-6 3,000 Brown Scores 4 Touchdowns as Earlham Wins Final, 26-6 The Palladium-Item November 24, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105418945/brown-scores-4-touchdowns-as-earlham/ Newspapers.com Saint Joseph's 1946 Saint Joseph's Pumas football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 3–4 2–1 Richard Scharf The 1946 Saint Joseph's Pumas football team represented Saint Joseph's University as a member of the IIC. Led by head coach Richard Scharf, the Pumas compiled a 3–4 record (2–1 against IIC opponents), finished in fifth place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 81 to 59.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 215. y y October 5 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN W 7-0 October 13 at Loras<ncg> Dubuque, IA W 13-0 4,000 St. Joseph's Beats Loras Gridders By 13-To-0 Count The Indianapolis Star October 14, 1946 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105419832/st-josephs-beats-loras-gridders-by/ Newspapers.com October 19 Indiana State Rensselaer, IN W 19-0 St. Joseph's Turns Back Indiana State The Indianapolis Star October 20, 1946 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728041/st-josephs-turns-back-indiana-state/ Newspapers.com October 27 at St. Ambrose Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 7-14 5,000 St. Ambrose Smashes St. Joseph Winning Streak, 14-7 The Daily Times October 28, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105420263/st-ambrose-smashes-st-joseph-winning/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Louisville<ncg> Louisville, KY L 7-13 7,500 Persistency Pays in 13-7 U.L. Win The Courier-Journal Larry Boeck November 3, 1946 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102169674/persistency-pays-in-13-7-ul-win/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN L 6-31 5,000 Butler Trims Pumas, 31-6, Before 5,000 The Indianapolis Star Bob Overaker November 10, 1946 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102621996/butler-trims-pumas-31-6-before-5000 Newspapers.com November 17 St. Norbert Rensselaer, IN L 0-23 St. Norbert Trounces St. Joseph Eleven, 23-0: Knights Are One of Nation's Few Unbeaten, Untied Teams Green Bay Press-Gazette Dave Yuenger November 18, 1946 15, 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102501531/st-norbert-trounces-st-joseph-eleven/ Newspapers.com Hanover 1946 Hanover Panthers football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 4–3 3–2 Don Veller 1st The 1946 Hanover Panthers football team represented Hanover College of Hanover, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. In their first season under head coach Don Veller, the Panthers compiled a 4–3 record (3–2 against IIC opponents), finished in sixth place in the IIC, and outscored opponents by a total of 76 to 74.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 181. y y October 12 at Rose Poly Madison, IN W 7-0 Hanover Wins In Last Gap Evansville Press October 13, 1946 26 https://www.newspapers.com/image/764729093/?terms=hanover%20rose&match=1&clipping_id=112016793 Newspapers.com October 19 at Franklin Franklin, IN W 14-0 Hanover Raps Franklin By 14 To 0 Margin The Indianapolis Star October 20, 1946 45 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104860719/?terms=hanover&match=1&clipping_id=112015733 Newspapers.com October 26 Manchester Hanover, IN W 21-0 Undefeated Hanover Dumps Manchester Evansville Press October 27, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/764729944/?terms=hanover%20manchester&match=1&clipping_id=112016637 Newspapers.com November 2 Centre W 27-20 Hanover's Passes Nip Centre, 27-20 Evansville Press November 3, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/image/764913635/?terms=hanover%20centre&match=1&clipping_id=112016033 Newspapers.com November 9 Indiana Central Hanover, IN L 0-6 Hanover Is Beaten By 'Hounds 6-0 Evansville Press November 10, 1946 4B https://www.newspapers.com/image/764914300/?terms=hanover&match=1&clipping_id=112015560 Newspapers.com November 16 at Canterbury Danville, IN L 0-7 Hanover Bows To Canterbury The Indianapolis Star November 17, 1946 48 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104819924/?terms=hanover%20canterbury&match=1&clipping_id=112016411 Newspapers.com November 23 at Georgetown Georgetown, KY L 7-41 Georgetown Rips Through Hanover, 41-7 The Indianapolis Star November 24, 1946 48 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104831099/?terms=hanover&match=1&clipping_id=112015313 Newspapers.com Franklin 1946 Franklin Grizzlies football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 4–4 3–3 Roy Tillotson 16th The 1946 Franklin Grizzlies football team represented Franklin College of Franklin, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. In their 16th year under head coach Roy Tillotson, the Grizzlies compiled a 4–4 record (3–3 against IIC opponents), finished in seventh place in the IIC, and outscored opponents by a total of 81 to 65.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 178. y y September 27 Indiana Central Franklin High School Field Franklin, IN W 18-0 College Grizzlies Take Greyhounds, 18-0, In Opener The Franklin Evening Star September 28, 1946 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/95496696/?terms=franklin%20central&clipping_id=112021018 Newspapers.com October 5 at Wabash Crawfordsville, IN L 7-22 7,500 October 11 Defiance Franklin High School Field Franklin, IN L 6-15 Grizzlies Lose Three More First Stringers In Defiance Battle The Franklin Evening Star October 12, 1946 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/95496776/?terms=franklin%20defiance&clipping_id=112021536 Newspapers.com October 19 Hanover Franklin, IN L 0-14 October 26 Earlham Whitewater Blvd. Field Richmond, IN L 0-7 2,500 November 2 Wilmington<ncg> Franklin, IN W 25-0 Franklin Thumps Wilmington, 25-0 The Indianapolis Star November 3, 1946 43 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104801379/?terms=franklin%20grizzlies&match=1&clipping_id=112020623 Newspapers.com November 9 at Manchester North Manchester, IN W 13-7 Franklin Cops 13-7 Decision The Indianapolis Star November 10, 1946 42 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104809157/?terms=franklin%20manchester&match=1&clipping_id=112021891 Newspapers.com November 16 Rose Poly W 12-0 Ball State 1946 Ball State Cardinals football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 3–4–1 3–3 John Magnabosco 11th The 1946 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State Teachers College (later renamed Ball State University) in the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference (ICC) during the 1946 college football season. In its 11th season under head coach John Magnabosco, the team compiled a 3–4–1 record (3–3 against ICC opponents) and finished in a tie for seventh place out of 15 teams in the conference.2007 Ball State Football Media Guide Ball State University 2007 96 http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/194436/2007Football.pdf;jsessionid=0B37326FBDE020AA536399711948B1E4?sequence=1 July 8, 2020 y y September 28 Canterbury Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 27-6 Ball State Rushes Into First Victory The Muncie Star September 29, 1946 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55166712/ball-state-rushes-into-first-victory/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Bowling Green<ncg> Bowling Green, OH L 0-14 Card Eleven Downed by Falcons, 13-0 The Muncie Star Associated Press October 6, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103726698/wikipediawikiproject-college/ Newspapers.com October 12 Wabash<hc> Ball State Field Muncie, IN L 0-6 4,500 Undefeated Wabash Spoils Cardinal Homecoming, 6-0 The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 13, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103726864/undefeated-wabash-spoils-cardinal/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN W 20-6 5,000 Card Gridmen Crush Valpo, 20-6: Second Loop Win Taken by Ball State The Muncie Star October 20, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727104/card-gridmen-crush-valpo-20-6-second/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN L 6-20 > 12,000 Butler Cracks Crippled Card Eleven in Final Period to Take 20-6 Victory The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 27, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622426/butler-cracks-crippled-card-eleven-in/ Newspapers.com November 2 Manchester Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 41-6 Ball State Turns Offensive Guns on Manchester in 41-6 Victory The Muncie Star Bob Barnet November 3, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727264/ball-state-turns-offensive-guns-on/ Newspapers.com November 9 Michigan State Normal<ncg> Ball State Field Muncie, IN T 7-7 Michigan Normal Ties Ball State on Pass Interception Late in Game The Muncie Star November 10, 1946 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102135807/michigan-normal-ties-ball-state-on-pass/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Indiana State Terre Haute, IN L 0-3 Sycamores Down Cards, 3-0, With Field Goal in Final Minutes The Muncie Star November 17, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727424/sycamores-down-cards-3-0-with-field/ Newspapers.com Indiana Central 1946 Indiana Central Greyhounds football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 3–4 3–4 Ed Bright The 1946 Indiana Central Greyhounds football team represented Indiana Central College (later renamed the University of Indianapolis) as a member of the IIC. Led by head coach Ed Bright, the Greyhounds compiled a 3–4 record (3–4 against IIC opponents), finished in ninth place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 92 to 44.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 185. y y September 20 Canterbury Southport's Roosevelt Stadium Indianapolis, IN W 6-0 Greyhounds Gain 6-To-0 Decision Over Canterbury The Indianapolis Star Sam Chernin September 21, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104907083/?terms=%22indiana%20central%22%20canterbury&match=1&clipping_id=112019658 Newspapers.com September 27 Franklin Southport Indianapolis, IN L 0-18 College Grizzlies Take Greyhounds, 18-0, In Opener The Franklin Evening Star September 28, 1946 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/95496696/?terms=%22indiana%20central%22%20franklin&match=1&clipping_id=112019966 Newspapers.com October 4 Earlham Southport High School Stadium Indianapolis, IN W 13-7 October 12 Manchester Southport's Roosevelt Stadium Indianapolis, IN L 12-19 Greyhounds Are Defeated By Spartans The Indianapolis Star October 13, 1946 42 https://www.newspapers.com/image/104849591/?terms=%22indiana%20central%22%20manchester&match=1&clipping_id=112020246 Newspapers.com Rose Poly L 7-13 November 2 Evansville Southport Stadium Indianapolis, IN L 0-35 November 9 at Hanover Hanover, IN W 6-0 Indiana State 1946 Indiana State Sycamores football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 4–4 2–4 Wally Marks 14th The 1946 Indiana State Sycamores football team was an American football team that represented Indiana State University as a member of the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference (IIC) during the 1946 college football season. In its 14th non-consecutive season under head coach Wally Marks, and its first since the end of World War II,Indiana State did not field a team in 1942, 1943, 1944, or 1945. the team compiled a 4–4 record (2–4 against IIC opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 70 to 59. The team played its home games in Terre Haute, Indiana. y y September 21 Illinois State Normal<ncg> Terre Haute, IN W 13-0 Indiana State Triumphs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87231933/ October 16, 2021 The Indianapolis Star Associated Press September 21, 1941 38 Newspapers.comIndiana State Wins, 13-0, Over Illinois Normal Chicago Tribune September 22, 1946 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102682750/indiana-state-wins-13-0-over-illinois/ Newspapers.com September 28 Wabash Terre Haute, IN L 0-13 Wabash Tops Indiana State The Indianapolis Star September 29, 1946 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727701/wabash-tops-indiana-state/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Butler Indianapolis, IN L 7-13 7,500 Butler Scores With 25 Seconds To Play To Defeat Indiana State, 13-7 The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer October 6, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102623072/butler-scores-with-25-seconds-to-play/ Newspapers.com October 12 Evansville Terre Haute, IN L 13-14 State Beats Aces, 59-37 Evansville Press Ray Franks January 24, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727838/state-beats-aces-59-37/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Saint Joseph's (IN) Rennselaer, IN L 0-19 St. Joseph's Turns Back Indiana State The Indianapolis Star October 20, 1946 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728041/st-josephs-turns-back-indiana-state/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Canterbury Danville, IN W 21-0 Indiana State Eleven Wins 21-0 Decision The Indianapolis Star October 27, 1946 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728169/indiana-state-eleven-wins-21-0-decision/ Newspapers.com November 9 Eastern Illinois<ncg>(Homecoming) Terre Haute, IN W 13-0 Indiana State Victorious, 13-0 The Indianapolis Star November 10, 1946 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728251/indiana-state-victorious-13-0/ Newspapers.com November 16 Ball State Terre Haute, IN W 3-0 Sycamores Down Cards, 3-0, With Field Goal in Final Minutes The Muncie Star November 17, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727424/sycamores-down-cards-3-0-with-field/ Newspapers.com 1946 Football Schedule https://gosycamores.com/sports/football/schedule/1946 Indiana State University January 14, 2026 2024 Indiana State Football Record Book https://gosycamores.com/documents/2025/8/23/2024_Indiana_State_Football_Record_Book.pdf Indiana State University 16 January 14, 2026 Manchester 1946 Manchester Spartans football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 3–5 2–4 Phili H. Kemmerer The 1946 Manchester Spartans football team represented Manchester University of North Manchester, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. Led by head coach Phili H. Kemmerer, the Spartans compiled a 3–5 record (2–4 against IIC opponents), finished in a tie for tenth place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 120 to 68.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 193. y y Rose Poly W 9-7 Defiance L 0-7 Indiana Central W 19-12 Bluffton W 21-0 Hanover L 0-21 November 2 at Ball State Ball State Field Muncie, IN L 6-41 Ball State Turns Offensive Guns on Manchester in 41-6 Victory The Muncie Star Bob Barnet November 3, 1946 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103727264/ball-state-turns-offensive-guns-on/ Newspapers.com Franklin L 7-13 Earlham L 6-19 DePauw 1946 DePauw Tigers football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 1–5–2 1–2 Robert L. Nipper 1st The 1946 DePauw Tigers football team represented DePauw University of Greencastle, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. In their first and only season under head coach Robert L. Nipper, the Tigers compiled a 1–5–2 record (1–2 against IIC opponents), finished in 12th place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 195 to 58. y y September 28 Lawrence<ncg> Greencastle, IN T 19-19 Lawrence Settles for 19-19 Tie with Depauw: Vikes Lead, 13-0; Knot At 19 to 19 The Post-Crescent September 30, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103062853/lawrence-settles-for-19-19-tie-with/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Illinois State<ncg> McCormick Field Normal, IL L 0-18 Young Fred Reborn Normal Power Whips Depauw, 18-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109385031/the-pantagraph/ September 11, 2022 The Pantagraph October 6, 1946 8 Newspapers.com October 19 Butler Greencastle, IN L 6-41 5,000 Butler Overwhelms DePauw, 41-6: Balanced Power Is Displayed; Hinklemen Show Strength After 3 Mediocre Tilts The Indianapolis Star Harold Harrison October 20, 1946 41, 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102622905/butler-overwhelms-depauw-41-6/ Newspapers.com Rochester<ncg> L 6-32 October 26 Ohio Wesleyan<ncg> L 7-46 November 2 Earlham Greencastle, IN W 13-6 November 9 Oberlin<ncg> Greencastle, IN (Old Gold Day) T 7-7 5,000 November 16 at Wabash Crawfordsville, IN L 0-26 1946 Football Schedule https://depauwtigers.com/sports/football/schedule/1946 DePauw University July 21, 2024 Canterbury 1946 Canterbury Purple Warriors football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 1–7 1–4 Henry G. Miller The 1946 Canterbury Purple Warriors football team represented Canterbury College of Danville, Indiana, as a member of the IIC. Led by head coach Henry G. Miller, the Purple Warriors compiled a 1–7 record (1–4 against IIC opponents), finished in 13th place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 140 to 43.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 167. y y Indiana Central L 0-6 September 28 at Ball State Ball State Field Muncie, IN L 6-27 Ball State Rushes Into First Victory The Muncie Star September 29, 1946 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55166712/ball-state-rushes-into-first-victory/ Newspapers.com Cedarville L 6-14 October 18 at Muskingum McConagha Stadium New Concord, OH L 12-32 October 26 Indiana State Danville, IN L 0-21 Indiana State Eleven Wins 21-0 Decision The Indianapolis Star October 27, 1946 42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103728169/indiana-state-eleven-wins-21-0-decision/ Newspapers.com Defiance L 6-13 Earlham L 6-27 Hanover W 7-9 Rose Poly 1946 Rose Poly Engineers football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 1–7–1 1–5 Phil Brown 16th The 1946 Rose Poly Engineers football team represented Rose Polytechnic Institute of Terre Haute, Indiana (now known as Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology) as a member of the IIC. In their 16th non-consecutive season under head coach Phil Brown, the Engineers compiled a 1–7–1 record (1–5 against IIC opponents), finished in 14th place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 155 to 46.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 214. y y Manchester L 7-9 Rio Grande<ncg> L 6-28 October 12 Hanover Madison, IN L 0-7 October 19 at Wabash Crawfordsville, IN L 0-34 Indiana Central W 13-7 Principia<ncg> T 0-0 Cedarville<ncg> L 14-32 November 16 Franklin L 0-12 November 23 at Earlham Richmond, IN L 6-26 3,000 Valparaiso 1946 Valparaiso Crusaders football Indiana Intercollegiate Conference IIC 1–7 0–3 Emory Bauer 1st The 1946 Valparaiso Crusaders football team represented Valparaiso University as a member of the IIC. In their first season under head coach Emory Bauer, the team compiled a 1–7 record (0–3 against IIC opponents), finished in last place in the IIC, and were outscored by a total of 156 to 50.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 228. y y Niagara L 0-31 October 5 St. Joseph's Valparaiso, IN L 0-7 October 12 Concordia<ncg> Valparaiso, IN L 7-28 Concordia Whips Valpo In 19 to 14 Thriller The Vidette-Messenger October 14, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105556526/concordia-whips-valpo-in-19-to-14/ Newspapers.com October 19 Ball State Valparaiso, IN L 6-20 5,000 October 26 at Eastern Kentucky<ncg> Richmond, KY L 7-12 Hamline W 17-7 November 8 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 13-26 3,500 Bronco Eleven Beats Valparaiso, 26 to 13: Western Michigan Takes Early Lead The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan Associated Press November 10, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102076144/bronco-eleven-beats-valparaiso-26-to/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN L 0-25 2,500 Valpo Drops 25-0 Verdict To Bulldogs The Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer November 17, 1946 41, 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102621742/valpo-drops-25-0-verdict-to-bulldogs/ Newspapers.com All-conference team The IIC coaches selected a 1946 All-Indiana Conference football team. Conference champion Butler placed four players on the first team: halfback Orville Williams, end Knute Dobkins, tackle Mel Perrone, and center Ott Hurrle. Wabash followed with three players named to the first team: quarterback Frank Roman, fullback J.K. Allerdice, and guard Bill Duchon. Indiana State, despite finishing 10th in the conference, placed two on the first team: halfback Max Woolsey and guard Dick Guyer. First team Quarterback: Frank Roman, Wabash Halfback: Orville Williams, Butler; Max Woolsey, Indiana State Fullback: J.K. Allerdice, Wabash Ends: Mike Patanelli, Ball State; Knute Dobkins, Butler Tackles: Mel Perrone, Butler; Bob Hawkins, Evansville Guards: Bill Duchon, Wabash; Dick Guyer, Indiana State Center: Ott Hurrle, Butler Four Bulldogs On State Club The Indianapolis Star Dale Burgess December 6, 1946 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105414016/four-bulldogs-on-state-club/ Newspapers.com References Category:1946 in sports in Indiana