1946 Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference football season

August 2023 1946 Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference football season Football 11 California (PA) Champion Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference football season was the season of college football played by the 11 member schools of the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference (PSTCC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The California Vulcans won the PSTCC championship with a perfect 9–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 284 to 34. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1California (PA)Earl Bruce4–09–0284342MansfieldTed Casey5–0–17–0–1155523 (tie)West ChesterGlenn Killinger2–19–1187333 (tie)1946 Slippery Rock Slippery RockWilliam Storer2–13–4–157415Indiana (PA)George P. Miller3–35–3150856 (tie)BloomsburgJohn A. Hoch3–3–14–3–191576 (tie)MillersvilleJohn Fischer3–33–360576 (tie)ClarionWaldo S. Tippin2–23–4123869Lock HavenHubert Jack3–4–14–5–113216510East StroudsburgEugene Martin1–15–21763311ShippensburgEddie Gulian2–5–12–5–173155121946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche KutztownWalt Risley1–43–41410313EdinboroArt McComb0–30–67161 Teams California 1946 California Vulcans football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 9–0 4–0 Earl Bruce 1st Charleroi StadiumBrownsville High School stadiumCalifornia High School field PSTCC champion The 1946 California Vulcans football team represented California State Teachers College (now known as California University of Pennsylvania) of California, Pennsylvania. In their first year under head coach Earl Bruce,Earl Bruce to Coach California Gridder The Pittsburgh Press September 10, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102868597/earl-bruce/ Newspapers.com the team compiled a perfect 9–0 record, won the PSTCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 284 to 34.California Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse May 30, 2022 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/c/california_pa/1945-1949_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150907075014/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/c/california_pa/1945-1949_yearly_results.php 7 September 2015 dead It was California's first season of football after a four-year hiatus due to World War II.California S.T.C. Announces Football Schedule for Fall The Daily Republican July 15, 1946 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102868434/cal-stc/ Newspapers.com California had the highest scoring college football team in Pennsylvania.California Is Top Scoring Troupe in Pennsylvania The Scranton Times November 28, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102870056/california-is-top-scoring-troupe-in/ Newspapers.com Eastern y y y September 28 Shippensburg Brownsville High School stadium Brownsville, PA W 32-7 3,000 California Teachers Down Shippensburg https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910585/the-morning-herald/ The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania September 30, 1946 8 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 vs West Liberty State<ncg> Wheeling, WV W 21-0 3,000 California State Whips W. Liberty Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 6, 1946 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103016935/california-state-whips-w-liberty/ Newspapers.com October 12 Indiana (PA) California High School field California, PA W 18-6 Mud-Smeared Indians Bow Before Vulcans 18-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910125/the-indiana-gazette/ Indiana Gazette Indiana, Pennsylvania October 14, 1946 9 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com October 19 8:15 p.m. West Virginia Tech<ncg> Charleroi Stadium Charleroi, PA W 38-2 5,000 Vulcans Eye Fourth Win https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910475/the-morning-herald/ The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania October 19, 1946 8 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com Vulcans Rout Tech Eleven https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910585/the-morning-herald/ The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania October 21, 1946 10 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com October 26 at Clarion Clarion, PA W 19-7 Clarion Tchrs. Down Clarion, 19-7 Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 27, 1946 II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722697/california-tchrs-down-clarion-19-7/ Newspapers.com October 31 Salem (WV)<ncg> Charleroi Stadium Charleroi, PA W 54-0 3,000 California Teachers Roll To Easy Win Over Salem, 54-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909850/the-daily-republican/ The Daily Republican Monongahela, Pennsylvania United Press November 1, 1946 2 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com November 9 2:00 p.m. at Potomac State<ncg> Stayman Field Keyser, WV W 21-6 2,500 Yewcie, Baisi And M'Farland In Cat Lineup https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909456/cumberland-evening-times/ Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland November 8, 1946 19 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com California Teachers Hand Potomac State First Loss, 21-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909700/cumberland-sunday-times/ Cumberland Sunday Times Cumberland, Maryland November 9, 1946 31 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com California Tchrs. Win Seventh The Pittsburgh Press November 10, 1946 31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102870931/california-tchrs-win-seventh/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Fairmont State<ncg> Fairmont, WV W 20-0 Vulcans Win 8th Contest The Morning Herald November 18, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722841/vulcans-win-8th-contest/ Newspapers.com November 21 Lock Haven Charleroi Stadium Charleroi, PA W 61-6 > 6,000 Lock Haven, California Teachers Play Tonight Pottsville Republican November 21, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102870225/lock-haven-california/California State Teachers Trounce Lock Haven, 61-6 The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania November 22, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102870376/california-state-teachers-trounce-lock/ Newspapers.com Mansfield 1946 Mansfield Mountaineers football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 7–0–1 5–0–1 Ted Casey 1st The 1946 Mansfield Mountaineers football team represented Mansfield State Teachers College (now known as Mansfield University of Pennsylvania) of Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Led by first-year head coach Ted Casey, the Mountaineers compiled a 7–0–1 record (5–0–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in second place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 155 to 52.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 210. y y September 30 at Bloomsburg Bloomsburg High School Athletic Park Bloomsburg, PA T 0-0 2,000 'Huskies', Mansfield Play Scoreless Tie The Daily Item October 1, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105703899/huskies-mansfield-play-scoreless-tie/ Newspapers.com October 5 Millersville Mansfield, PA W 14-7 Teachers Out To Snap Back After Defeat: Millersville Drops 14 to 7 Decision In Opening Game Lancaster New Era October 7, 1946 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105704380/teachers-out-to-snap-back-after-defeat/ Newspapers.com October 12 1946 Cortland State Red Dragons Cortland State<ncg> Mansfield, PA W 9-6 2,000 Ted Casey's Eleven Defeats Cortland The Times Leader October 14, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112723143/ted-caseys-eleven-defeats-cortland/ Newspapers.com October 19 at 1946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche Kutztown Kutztown, PA W 14-0 Casey's Team Winner The Times Leader October 21, 1946 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105704767/caseys-team-winner/ Newspapers.com October 26 Dickinson Seminary<ncg> Mansfield, PA W 28-6 November 2 at Edinboro Edinboro, PA W 51-7 Mansfield Whips Edinboro, 51-7 The Pittsburgh Press November 3, 1946 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105705120/mansfield-whips-edinboro-51-7/ Newspapers.com November 9 Indiana (PA) Mansfield, PA W 25-13 Tutors vs. Mansfield Clash Comes Off Today The Indiana Gazette November 9, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112723406/tutors-vs-mansfield-clash-comes-off/ Newspapers.comMansfield Eleven Rallies To Win 25 to 13: Locals Ahead Until 2 Mansfield T.D.s Are Scored Late In Game The Indiana Gazette Bob Fisher November 12, 1946 8, 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112723858/mansfield-eleven-rallies-to-win-25-to-13/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Lock Haven Lock Haven, PA W 14-13 Mansfield Barely Beats Lock Haven The Philadelphia Inquirer November 17, 1946 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105705498/mansfield-barely-beats-lock-haven/ Newspapers.com Slippery Rock 1946 Slippery Rock Rockets football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 3–4–1 2–1 William Storer 1st The 1946 Slippery Rock Rockets football team represented Slippery Rock State Teachers College (now known as Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania) of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The team compiled a 3–4–1 record (2–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in fourth place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 57 to 41. Kerr Thompson began the season as head coach, announced his retirement during the season, and was replaced by William Storer.Storer New Head At Slippery Rock The Pittsburgh Press November 5, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112724591/storer-new-head-coach-at-slippery-rockk/ Newspapers.com y y September 28 1946 Westminster Titans Westminster (PA)<ncg> Slippery Rock, PA T 0-0 2,500 Westminster Battles Slippery Rock Eleven To Scoreless Tie 0-0: District Rivals Renew Post War Relations With Great Battle Resulting New Castle News September 30, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112725645/westminster-battles-slippery-rock/ Newspapers.com October 5 Indiana Slippery Rock, PA W 7-6 2,000 Big Indians Bow To Slippery Rock Eleven 7 to 6: Locals Fail To Convert For Extra Point In Second; Carlson Scores Lone T.D. The Indiana Gazette October 7, 1946 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112724829/big-indians-bow-to-slippery-rock-eleven/ Newspapers.com October 12 Thiel<ncg> Slippery Rock, PA L 0-2 Thiel, 2-0 Victor Over Slippery Rock Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 13, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102494839/thiel-2-0-victor-over-slippery-rock/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Shippensburg Heiges Field Shippensburg, PA L 7-13 2,500 College Team Upsets Rocks To Win 13-7: Favored Slippery Rock Men Set Back on Heels Here Saturday; 2,500 Fans See Tilt The News-Chronicle October 22, 1946 1, 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112724174/college-team-upsets-rocks-to-win-13-7/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Fairmont State<ncg> Fairont, WV L 0-7 Fairmont Tops Slippery Rock: Monessen's Joe Beck Scores All 7 Points Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 26, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112725406/fairmont-tops-slippery-rock/ Newspapers.com November 2 at 1946 Grove City Wolverines Grove City<ncg> Grove City, PA W 15-0 Rockets Defeat Grovers, 15-0 The Pittsburgh Press November 3, 1946 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112725022/rockets-defeat-grovers-15-0/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Geneva<ncg> Reeves Field Beaver Falls, PA L 3-13 Geneva Beats Rockets, 13 to 3 The Pittsburgh Press November 10, 1946 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112725220/geneva-beats-rockets-13-to-3/ Newspapers.com November 16 Edinboro Slippery Rock, PA W 19-0 Slippery Rock Tops Edinboro, 19-0 The Pittsburgh Press November 17, 1946 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112724431/slippery-rock-tops-edinboro-19-0/ Newspapers.com Indiana 1946 Indiana Indians football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 5–3 3–3 George P. Miller 18th The 1946 Indiana Indians football team represented Indiana State Teachers College (now known as Indiana University of Pennsylvania) of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Led by 18th-year head coach George P. Miller, Indiana State compiled a 5–3 record (3–3 against PSTCC opponents), finished in fifth place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 150 to 85.Indiana College Gridders To Don Moleskins For Tough Post War Season Indiana Evening Gazette August 31, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112727084/indiana-college-gridders-to-don/ Newspapers.com y y September 28 1946 Saint Vincent Bearcats Saint Vincent<ncg> Indiana, PA W 20-7 Big Indians Batter Burly Bearcats 20 to 7: Highly Touted St. Vincent Eleven Upset By Sturdy Locals; Hunter, Carlson And Oleszwski Score T.D.s Indiana Evening Gazette September 30, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726178/big-indians-batter-burly-bearcats-20-to/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Slippery Rock Slippery Rock, PA L 6-7 October 12 at California (PA) California High School field California, PA L 6-18 October 19 Fairmont State<ncg><hc> Indiana, PA W 33-7 5,000 College Trips Unbeaten Fairmont 33 to 7: Indians' Aerial Strategy Nets 106 Yards; Falcons Score Lone T.D. In Fourth The Indiana Gazette Bob Fisher October 21, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726416/college-trips-unbeaten-fairmont-33-to/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Lock Haven Lock Haven High School Stadium Lock Haven, PA W 13-0 Fourth Period Score Gives Indiana Win: Lighter Tutors Smash Out 13-0 Win In Last Thrill Packed Quarter The Indiana Gazette Bob Fisher October 28, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726628/fourth-period-score-gives-indiana-win/ Newspapers.com November 2 Clarion Indiana, PA W 27-14 Braves Score 27-15 Win Over Clarion: Carlson Rips Off 100 Yard Run For Indiana Score; Locals Star In Tilt Indiana Evening Gazette November 4, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726760/braves-score-27-15-win-over-clarion/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Mansfield Mansfield, PA L 13-25 November 16 Shippensburg Indiana, PA W 32-7 Warriors Crush Shippensburg, 32-7: Locals Rally From First Half Deadlock To Score Four Times Indiana Evening Gazette November 18, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726887/warriors-crush-shippensburg-32-7/ Newspapers.com Bloomsburg 1946 Bloomsburg Huskies football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 4–3–1 3–3–1 John A. Hoch 1st Bloomsburg High School Athletic Park The 1946 Bloomsburg Huskies football team represented Bloomsburg State Teachers College (now known as Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania) of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Led by first-year head coach John A. Hoch, the Huskies compiled a 4–3–1 record (3–3–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in eighth place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 91 to 57.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 209. y y September 30 Mansfield Bloomsburg High School Athletic Park Bloomsburg, PA T 0-0 2,000 Lock Haven L 12-20 Clarion L 0-6 Millersville L 0-13 Shippensburg W 12-6 1946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche Kutztown W 19-0 East Stroudsburg W 7-6 1946 Rider Roughriders Rider<ncg> W 41-6 Millersville 1946 Millersville Marauders football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 3–3 3–3 John Fischer 1st The 1946 Millersville Marauders football team represented Millersville State Teachers College (now known as Millersville University of Pennsylvania) of Millersville, Pennsylvania. Led by first-year head coach John Fischer, the Marauders compiled a 3–3 record (3–3 against PSTCC opponents), finished in third place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 60 to 57. y y October 5 at Mansfield Mansfield, PA L 7-14 October 12 Lock Haven W 13-12 October 19 Bloomsburg Glatfelter Field Columbia, PA W 13-0 3,500 Spirit Is High As Teachers Win, 13-0 Lancaster New Era Barbara Miller October 21, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105707588/spirit-is-high/ Newspapers.com November 2 Shippensburg Glatfelter Field Columbia, PA W 27-13 Advertisement Intilligencer Journal November 1, 1946 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105708200/advertisement/ Newspapers.com November 9 1946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche Kutztown College Field L 0-6 M-ville Must Snap Back In A Hurry Lancaster New Era November 11, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105708055/m-ville-must-snap-back-in-a-hurry/ Newspapers.com November 16 West Chester Williamson Field Millersville, PA L 0-12 W. Chester Wins, 12-0 The Philadelphia Inquirer November 17, 1946 4S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103056022/w-chester-wins-12-0/ Newspapers.com Clarion 1946 Clarion Golden Eagles football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 3–4 2–2 Waldo S. Tippin 12th The 1946 Clarion Golden Eagles football team represented Clarion State Teachers College (now known as Clarion University of Pennsylvania) of Clarion, Pennsylvania. In their 12th year under head coach Waldo S. Tippin, the Golden Eagles compiled a 3–4 record (2–2 against PSTCC opponents), finished in sixth place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 123 to 86. y y October 5 Edinboro Clarion, PA W 50-0 Clarion Defeats Edinboro, 50 to 0 Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 6, 1946 II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112727577/clarion-defeats-edinboro-50-to-0/ Newspapers.com October 11 at Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, PA W 6-0 Bloomsburg Loses, 6 to 0 Harrisburg Telegraph October 12, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112727675/bloomsburg-loses-6-to-0/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Thiel<ncg> Packard Field Greenville, PA L 13-14 Thiel Tops Clarion, 14 to 13 Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 20, 1946 II-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112727759/thiel-tops-clarion-14-to-13/ Newspapers.com October 26 California (PA) Clarion, PA L 7-19 November 2 at Indiana (PA) Indiana, PA L 14-27 November 9 at Bethany (WV)<ncg> Bethany, WV L 7-19 November 16 1946 Alliance Eagles Alliance<ncg> Clarion, PA W 26-7 Clarion Trims Alliance, 26-7 Altoona Tribune November 18, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112727924/clarion-trims-alliance-26-7/ Newspapers.com Lock Haven 1946 Lock Haven Bald Eagles football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 4–5–1 3–4–1 Hubert Jack 1st The 1946 Lock Haven Bald Eagles football team represented Lock Haven State Teachers College (now known as Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania) of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Led by first-year head coach Hubert Jack, the Bald Eagles compiled a 4–5–1 record (1–4–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in ninth place in the PSTCC, and were outscored by a total of 165 to 132. y y 1946 Scranton Royals Scranton<ncg> L 6-26 1946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche Kutztown W 24-13 Bloomsburg W 20-12 Millersville L 12-13 October 18 at West Chester Wayne Field West Chester, PA W 13-6 5,000 W. Chester Loses To Lock Haven In Upset, 13-6 The Philadelphia Inquirer October 19, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103053922/w-chester-loses-to-lock-haven-in/ Newspapers.com Indiana (PA) L 0-13 1946 Rider Roughriders Rider<ncg> W 31-0 Shippensburg T 7-7 November 16 Mansfield Lock Haven, PA L 13-14 California (PA) L 6-61 East Stroudsburg 1946 East Stroudsburg Warriors football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 5–2 1–1 Eugene Martin 2nd The 1946 East Stroudsburg Warriors football team represented East Stroudsburg State Teachers College (now known as East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania) of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Led by second-year head coach Eugene Martin, the Warriors compiled a 5–2 record (1–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in seventh place in the PSTCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 176 to 33. y y Panzer W 26-0 Shippensburg W 32-7 1946 Cortland State Red Dragons Cortland State W 25-6 October 25 West Chester Wayne Field West Chester, PA L 7-13 West Chester Teachers Beat East Stroudsburg The Morning Call October 26, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103054816/west-chester-teachers-beat-east/ Newspapers.com 1946 Montclair Teachers Montclair Teachers W 53-0 Bloomsburg L 6-7 November 16 CCNY Lewisohn Stadium New York, NY W 27-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85547712/east-stroudsburg-gets-27-to-0-decision-o/ The Morning Call East Stroudsburg gets 27 to 0 decision over CCNY team in New York November 17, 1946 September 18, 2021 Newspapers.com Shippensburg 1946 Shippensburg Red Raiders football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 2–5–1 1–5–1 Eddie Gulian 11th The 1946 Shippensburg Red Raiders football team represented Shippensburg State Teachers College (now known as Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania) of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. In their eleventh season under head coach Eddie Gulian, the Raiders compiled a 2–5–1 record (1–5–1 against PSTCC opponents), finished in tenth place in the PSTCC, and were outscored by a total of 155 to 73. y y September 28 at California (PA) L 7-32 October 5 1946 Kutztown Golden Avalanche Kutztown<ncg> Shippensburg, PA W 13-6 October 12 at East Stroudsburg L 7-32 October 19 Slippery Rock Shippensburg, PA W 13-7 October 26 Bloomsburg Shippensburg, PA L 6-12 November 2 at Millersville L 13-27 November 9 Lock Haven Shippensburg, PA T 7-7 November 16 at Indiana (PA) L 7-32 https://shipraiders.com/sports/football/schedule/1946 1946 Football Schedule – Shippensburg University Athletics shipraiders.com March 13, 2026 Edinboro 1946 Edinboro Fighting Scots football Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference PSTCC 0–6 0–3 Art McComb 1st The 1946 Edinboro Fighting Scots football team represented Edinboro State Teachers College (now known as Edinboro University of Pennsylvania) of Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Led by first-year head coach Art McComb, the Fighting Scots compiled a 0–6 record (0–3 against PSTCC opponents), finished in last place in the PSTCC, scored only once in the entire season, and were outscored by a total of 161 to 7. y y Clarion L 0-50 1946 Westminster Titans Westminster (PA)<ncg> L 0-7 1946 Alliance Eagles Alliance<ncg> L 0-21 Thiel<ncg> L 0-7 November 2 Mansfield Edinboro, PA L 7-51 Slippery Rock L 0-25 References