1946 Iowa Conference football season

August 2023 1946 Iowa Conference football season Football 13 Central (IA), Upper Iowa Co-champions Football 1945 1947 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 Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1 (tie)Central (IA)Richard Tysseling6–07–1223381 (tie)Upper IowaJohn "Doc" Dorman6–06–0139313St. AmbroseEnnio Arboit1–05–3101774ParsonsPhillip E. Young4–24–41161045DubuqueKenneth E. Mercer4–35–492766LutherRobert Bungum3–23–6811367Simpson (IA)Frank Casey2–33–5791358 (tie)Iowa WesleyanOlan Ruble1–43–6751598 (tie)Buena VistaHarland Riebe1–41–63810310WartburgStanley Hall1–52–58512411 (tie)Western UnionDick Crayne0–15–21177011 (tie)LorasVince Dowd0–11–74318113William PennRoland Ortmayer0–40–612174 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 Teams Central 1946 Central Dutch football Iowa Conference Iowa 7–1 6–0 Richard Tysseling 8th 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. y September 20 Tarkio<ncg> Pella, IA W 44-0 September 27 at Grinnell<ncg> Grinnell, IA L 0-6 Pioneers Win Opener from Central, 6-0 The Cedar Rapids Gazette Roy McHugh September 28, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468078/pioneers-win-opener-from-central-6-0/ Newspapers.com October 4 Wartburg Pella, IA W 33-7 Central Wallops Wartburg, 33-7 The Cedar Rapids Gazette October 5, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468242/central-wallops-wartburg-33-7/ Newspapers.comDutch Crown Knights, 33-7 The Des Moines Register October 5, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468399/dutch-crown-knights-33-7/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Parsons Fairfield, IA W 26-6 Central Raps Parsons, 26-6 The Des Moines Register October 13, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468541/central-raps-parsons-26-6/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Dubuque Dubuque, IA W 33-7 Central Surprises Dubuque U., 33-7 The Cedar Rapids Gazette October 20, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468745/central-surprises-dubuque-u-33-7/ Newspapers.com October 25 Iowa Wesleyan Pella, IA W 45-0 Central Routs Wesleyan, 45-0 The Des Moines Register October 26, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112468894/central-routs-wesleyan-45-0/ Newspapers.com November 2 Simpson (IA)<hc> Pella, IA W 21-6 Central Keeps Clean League Record, 21-6 The Des Moines Register November 3, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112469090/central-keeps-clean-league-record-21-6/ Newspapers.com November 18 at Luther Decorah, IA W 21-6 Central Conks Luther, 21-6 The Cedar Rapids Gazette November 17, 1946 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112469336/central-conks-luther-21-6/ Newspapers.com Upper Iowa 1946 Upper Iowa Peacocks football Iowa Conference Iowa 6–0 6–0 John "Doc" Dorman 37th 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 31.1946 - Upper Iowa College Football Data Warehouse June 3, 2022 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=3302&year=1946 https://web.archive.org/web/20150919032654/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=3302&year=1946 19 September 2015 dead 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.3 Peacocks on Conference Team: M. Harms Is Unanimous Choice; Is Honorary Captain Fayette County Leader November 28, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103107505/3-peacocks-on-conference-team-m-harms/ Newspapers.com The university had an enrollment of 500 students in the fall of 1946, at least 300 of whom were freshmen.Upper Iowa to Open Monday Fayette County Leader September 19, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103097978/upper-iowa-to-open-monday/ Newspapers.com y September 28 Buena Vista Dorman Field Fayette, IA W 39-6 Peacocks Swamp Buena Vista, 39-6: Heavy Aerial Attack Is Deciding Factor; Meet Penn, Oct. 11 Fayette County Leader Bob Heath October 3, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103097127/peacocks-swamp-buena-vista-39-6-heavy/ Newspapers.comPeacocks Open Season Saturday: Opening Kickoff at 2 P.M.; Buena Vista Provides Opposition Fayette County Leader September 26, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103098181/peacocks-open-season-saturday-opening/ Newspapers.com October 11 at William Penn Oskaloosa, IA W 33-6 Peacocks Meet Luther Saturday: Dorman Field Scene of Annual Clash With Norsemen Fayette County Leader October 17, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103097397/peacocks-meet-luther-saturday-dorman/ Newspapers.com October 19 Luther Dorman Field Fayette, IA W 28-0 Peacocks Wallop Luther; Play at Parsons Saturday: Upper Iowa Line Holds Norsemen to Minus 15 Yards Fayette County Leader October 24, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103095967/peacocks-wallop-luther-play-at-parsons/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Parsons Fairfield, IA W 7-6 Peacocks Slip Past Parsons: Capt. Turner, Byers Sidelined by Injuries in Game at Fairfield Fayette County Leader October 31, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103095751/peacocks-slip-past-parsons-capt/ Newspapers.com November 2 Dubuque<hc> Dorman Field Fayette, IA W 12-0 Peacocks Down Dubuque, 12-0: U.I.U. Aerial Attack Is Deciding Factor; Play Wartburg Saturday Fayette County Leader Herb Claus November 7, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103096317/peacocks-down-dubuque-12-0-uiu/ Newspapers.com November 9 Wartburg Dorman Field Fayette, IA W 20-13 Peacocks Win Championship, Beat Wartburg Knights, 20-13: Upper Iowa Finishes Season Undefeated and Untied; Greco Stars Fayette County Leader November 14, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103096797/peacocks-win-championship-beat/ Newspapers.com St. Ambrose 1946 St. Ambrose Bees football Iowa Conference Iowa 5–3 1–0 Ennio Arboit 1st Davenport Municipal Stadium 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. y y September 20 at Drake<ncg> Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 13-26 12,000 Drake Downs St. Ambrose, 26-13 The Daily Times September 21, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112471579/drake-downs-st-ambrose-26-13/ Newspapers.comDrake Whips St. Ambrose, 26-13: Vaughn Races 62 Yards for First Score; Bees Muff Chances, Rally Late The Des Moines Register Frank Brody September 21, 1946 9, 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102183386/drake-whips-st-ambrose-26-13-vaughn/ Newspapers.com September 29 at Xavier<ncg> Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH W 3-0 8,000–10,000 St. Ambrose Winner Over Xavier, 3 To 0: Field Goal In Opening Quarter Booted By Sub Tackle Is Only Score Made The Cincinnati Enquirer Dick Forbes September 30, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112471877/st-ambrose-winner-over-xavier-3-to-0/St. Ambrose Upsets Xavier: Leech Boots 15-Yard Goal For 3-0 Win The Daily Times George Fornero September 30, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112472082/st-ambrose-upsets-xavier/ Newspapers.com October 6 Loras Davenport Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA W 32-6 6,000 Bees Bury Loras, 32-6: Loras Errors Enable Saints To Romp, 32-6 The Daily Times George Formero October 7, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112472383/bees-bury-loras-32-6/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Augustana (IL) Rock Island High School stadium Rock Island, IL W 19-0 3,500 St. Ambrose Rolls Over Augustana by 19 to 0 Score The Democrat and Leader John O'Donnell October 13, 1946 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112472664/st-ambrose-rolls-over-augustana-by-19/ Newspapers.com October 20 at St. Thomas<ncg> Saint Paul, MN W 13-12 4,000 Bees Nip St. Thomas, 13-12 The Daily Times George Fornero October 21, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112472902/bees-nip-st-thomas-13-12/ Newspapers.com October 27 Saint Joseph's<ncg> Davenport Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA W 14-7 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 10 St. Norbert Davenport Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 7-19 5,500 Bees Toppled By St. Norbert in 19-7 Battle The Rock Island Argus Dave Yuenger November 11, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102500945/bees-toppled-by-st-norbert-in-19-7/ Newspapers.comSt. Norbert Trims St. Ambrose, 19-7 The Daily Times Davenport, Iowa November 11, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102501326/st-norbert-trims-st-ambrose-19-7/ Newspapers.com November 15 Bradley Davenport Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 0-7 6,000 Bradley Dumps Ambrose, 7-0 The Daily Times George Fornero November 16, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112473327/bradley-dumps-ambrose-7-0/ Newspapers.com Parsons 1946 Parsons Wildcats football Iowa Conference Iowa 4–4 4–2 Phillip E. Young 1st 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. y y September 28 at Monmouth<ncg> 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 1946 Dubuque Spartans football Iowa Conference Iowa 5–4 4–3 Kenneth E. Mercer 6th 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. y Buena Vista W 7-0 September 2 Knox<ncg> Dubuque, IA W 2-0 Dubuque Gets by Knox, 2-0 Des Moines Register September 29, 1946 S7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112598029/dubuque-gets-by-knox-2-0/ Newspapers.com 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 1946 Luther Norse football Iowa Conference Iowa 3–6 3–2 Robert Bungum 1st 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. y y September 20 at North Dakota<ncg> Memorial Stadium Grand Forks, ND L 6-12 North Dakota Trips Luther The Daily Argus-Leader September 21, 1946 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102040863/north-dakota-trips-luther/ Newspapers.com Hamline L 0-26 October 5 at Coe<ncg> Cedar Rapids, IA L 6-10 Blocked Punt by Genz, 30-Yard Skip by Kinney Win for Kohawks, 10-6: Bernatz' Run Erases Early Crimson Lead The Cedar Rapids Gazette Roy McHugh October 6, 1946 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112601968/coe-luther/ Newspapers.com 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 1946 Simpson Redmen football Iowa Conference Iowa 3–5 2–3 Frank Casey 5th 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. y y September 20 Doane<ncg> Indianola, IA W 14-0 Doane Fed 14 to 0 Pill By Redmen The Des Moines Register Frank Miles Jr. September 21, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103773735/doane-fed-14-to-0-pill-by-redmen/ Newspapers.com September 28 at Nebraska Wesleyan O. N. Magee Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE T 6-6 4,000 Plainsmen, Simpson in 6-6 Deadlock The Nebraska State Journal Jim May September 29, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105246844/plainsmen-simpson-in-6-6-deadlock/ Newspapers.com October 4 Missouri Valley<ncg> L 6-34 October 12 at Cornell College<ncg> Mount Vernon, IA L 0-27 Cornell Clubs Simpson For Initial Win, 27-0 The Cedar Rapids Gazette October 13, 1946 Sports 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105497299/cornell-clubs-simpson-for-initial-win/ Newspapers.com Parsons L 14-20 Wartburg W 20-8 Central (IA) L 5-21 Luther L 0-7 Iowa Wesleyan W 13-12 Iowa Wesleyan 1946 Iowa Wesleyan Tigers football Iowa Conference Iowa 3–6 1–4 Olan Ruble 4th 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. y 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 1946 Buena Vista Beavers football Iowa Conference Iowa 1–6 1–4 Harland Riebe 1st 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. y 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 Wartburg 1946 Wartburg Knights football Iowa Conference Iowa 2–5 1–5 Stanley Hall 1st 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. y y September 28 Carthage<ncg> Waverly, IA W 32-7 October 4 at Central (IA) Pella, IA L 7-33 Dubuque L 0-13 Buena Vista W 12-7 Simpson (IA) L 8-20 Luther L 13-24 November 9 at Upper Iowa Dorman Field Fayette, IA L 13-20 Western Union 1946 Western Union Eagles football Iowa Conference Iowa 5–2 0–1 Dick Crayne 5th 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. y September 20 Eastern State Teachers 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<ncg> Russellville, AR L 6-45 Loras 1946 Loras Duhawks football Iowa Conference Iowa 1–7 0–1 Vince Dowd 4th 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. y y September 21 South Dakota State<ncg> Dubuque, IA W 23-18 4,500 Loras Downs State 23-18: Outfight Jackrabbits in Wild Fourth 16-12 After 18-7 Halftime The Daily Argus-Leader September 22, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102037006/loras-downs-state-23-18-outfight/ Newspapers.com September 28 at St. John's (MN)<ncg> Collegeville, MN L 0-27 October 6 at St. Ambrose Davenport Municipal Stadium Davenport, IA L 6-32 6,000 October 13 St. Joseph's<ncg> Dubuque, IA L 0-13 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 St. Norbert<ncg> J. R. Minahan Stadium De Pere, WI L 7-20 3,300 St. Norbert Crushes Loras, 27-7, in Homecoming Collision: 3,300 See Knights Post 4th Straight Win; LaCrosse Next The Green Bay Press-Gazette Dave Yuenger October 21, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102501728/st-norbert-crushes-loras-27-7-in/ Newspapers.com October 27 Saint Mary's (MN)<ncg> Dubuque, IA L 0-26 5,000 Loras Passes Fail, Loses 26-0 Battle The Des Moines Register October 28, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105592610/loras-passes-fail-loses-26-0-battle/ Newspapers.com November 3 St. Thomas<ncg> Dubuque, IA L 7-19 Tommies Hit Early, Defeat Loras, 19-7 The Des Moines Register November 4, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105553486/tommies-hit-early-defeat-loras-19-7/ Newspapers.com November 9 Wheaton<ncg> L 0-26 William Penn 1946 William Penn Quakers football Iowa Conference Iowa 0–6 0–4 Roland Ortmayer 1st 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. y Dubuque L 0-43 Upper Iowa L 6-33 Iowa Wesleyan L 6-26 Burlington JC<ncg> 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 Name All-Iowa Conference Grid Team The Courier November 26, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105364046/all-iowa-conference/ Newspapers.com References