1961 Oregon Collegiate Conference football season

January 2025 1961 Oregon Collegiate Conference football season Football 5 Southern Oregon Champion Football 1960 1962 The 1961 Oregon Collegiate Conference football season was the season of college football played by the five member schools of the Oregon Collegiate Conference (OCC) as part of the 1961 college football season. The 1961 Southern Oregon Red Raiders football team, led by head coach Al Akins, compiled an undefeated 4–0 record in conference games (1–4 in non-conference games) and won the OCC conference championship. Doug Olsen Gains OCC Back Honor https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62065297/medford-mail-tribune/ Mail Tribune Medford, Oregon November 10, 1961 13 October 29, 2020 Newspapers.com The Owler 1962 https://cdm17267.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17267coll1/id/1978/rec/1 The Owler Klamath Falls, Oregon Oregon Institute of Technology 70 1962 February 15, 2023 Southern Oregon led the OCC in total offense with 3,037 yards, an average of 337.4 yards per game. Oregon Tech led the conference defensively, giving up an average of 256.1 yards per game in total defense and 152.7 yards per game in rushing defense. The 1961 OCC all-conference team was led by Southern Oregon with seven players named to the first team and Oregon College of Education (OCE) with six first-team honorees. Southern Oregon quarterback Doug Olsen set new OCC records with 1,377 passing yards and 1,462 yards of total offense. OCE halfback Bob Pennel also set a new conference record with 864 rushing yards. Portland State's Bill White was the OCC scoring leader with 84 points. Southern Oregon end Howard Hartman was the OCC's leading receiver with 51 receptions for 631 yards.White Takes Over Pennel's Crown As OCC's Top Scorer Statesman November 25, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-white-takes-over-penne/151141393/ Newspapers.com Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints againstTotal offense (yds/game)Total defense (yds/game)1Southern OregonAl Akins4–05–4200140337.4272.52Oregon College of EducationBill McArthur2–1–14–3–1159132296.8287.83Portland StateHugh Smithwick2–23–5141222279.0339.84Oregon TechRex Hunsaker1–2–14–4–184139194.6256.15Eastern OregonArchie Dunsmoor0–41–780210179.8318.7 Official Collegiate Record Book National Collegiate Athletic Association 1962 65 Teams Southern Oregon 1961 Southern Oregon Red Raiders football Oregon Collegiate Conference OCC 5–4 4–0 Al Akins 7th Fuller Field OCC champion The 1961 Southern Oregon Red Raiders football team represented Southern Oregon College (now known as Southern Oregon University) of Ashland, Oregon. In their seventh year under head coach Al Akins, the team compiled a 5–4 record (4–0 against OCC opponents) and won the OCC championship. Seven Southern Oregon players were named to the 1961 OCC all-conference team: quarterback Doug Olsen; fullback Al Barnes; ends Howard Hartman and Dave Hughes; defensive end Jess Munyon; linebacker John Buck; and defensive halfback Doyle Branson. Olsen set OCC records with 1,377 passing yards and 1,462 yards of total offense. End Howard Hartman was the OCC's leading receiver with 51 receptions for 631 yards. y y September 16 at Chico State<ncg> College Field Chico, CA L 0-27 3,800 Wildcats Throttle Red Raiders, 27-0 Enterprise-Record Eddie Booth September 18, 1961 4B, 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-record-wildcats-throttle-red/151124053/ Newspapers.com September 23 at Linfield<ncg> Maxwell Field McMinnville, OR L 25-34 Wildcats Dump SOC Herald and Press September 24, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-linfield-soc/150819340/ Newspapers.com September 30 Lewis & Clark<ncg> Fuller Field Ashland, OR L 26-28 Pioneers Nose Out Red Raiders 28-26 Medford Mail Tribune October 2, 1961 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/medford-mail-tribune-pioneers-nose-out-r/151124329/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Sacramento State<ncg> Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA L 6-25 3,000 Hornets Click to Trim Southern Oregon 25-6 The Sacramento Union Tom Horton 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-hornets-click-to-tr/151124615/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Portland State Portland, OR W 39-19 Raiders Chalk Up Victory Herald and News October 15, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-raiders-chalk-up-victory/151126697/ Newspapers.com October 21 1961 Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls Oregon Tech<hc> Fuller Field Ashland, OR W 6-0 SOC Likcs OTI 6-0 Statesman October 22, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-soc-likcs-oti-6-0/151130663/ Newspapers.com October 28 Oregon College of Education Fuller Field Ashland, OR W 26-7 SOC Trips OCE 26-7 Statesman October 29, 1961 31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-soc-trips-oce-26-7/151130960/ Newspapers.com November 4 at Eastern Oregon La Grande, OR W 39-0 Red Raiders Whip Mountaineers 39-0 Statesman November 5, 1961 II-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-red-raiders-whip/151083573/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Pacific (OR)<ncg> McCready Stadium Forest Grove, OR W 33-0 SOC Downs Pacific 33-0 Statesman November 12, 1961 34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-soc-downs-pacific/151131224/ Newspapers.comSOC Blanks Pacific In Gridiron Finale Medford Mail Tribune November 13, 1961 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/medford-mail-tribune-soc-pacific/151143349/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 158 Oregon College of Education 1961 Oregon College of Education Wolves football Oregon Collegiate Conference OCC 4–3–1 2–1–1 Bill McArthur 6th The 1961 Oregon College of Education Wolves football team represented Oregon College of Education (commonly referred to as "OCE", now known as Western Oregon University) of Monmouth, Oregon. In their sixth year under head coach Bill McArthur, the team compiled a 4–3–1 record (2–1–1 against OCC opponents) and finished in second place in the OCC. Six OCE players were named to the 1961 OCC all-conference football team: halfback Bob Pennel; tackle Herb Harmann; center Francis Tresler; defensive end Frank Colburn; and defensive halfbacks Dick Wildfang. y y September 30 at Linfield Maxwell Field McMinnville, OR L 7-13 Wildcats Get Past Wolves 13-7 The Oregon Statesman October 1, 1961 46 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-wildcats-get-past-wolv/150819480/ Newspapers.com October 7 Eastern Oregon Monmouth, OR W 34-14 October 14 at Pacific (OR) Forest Grove, OR W 27-14 Oregon College Tops Pacific Eleven 27-14 Statesman October 15, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-oregon-college-tops-pa/151152268/ Newspapers.com October 21 Portland State<hc> Monmouth, OR W 26-24 OCE Wins Wild Game Statesman October 22, 1961 11 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-oce/151123177/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Southern Oregon Fuller Field Ashland, OR L 7-26 November 4 at Oregon Tech Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR T 7-7 November 11 Lewis & Clark Monmouth, OR L 13-28 Lewis and Clark Subdues Oregon College 28-13 Statesman November 12, 1961 34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-lewis-and-clark-subdue/151132743/ Newspapers.com November 18 Lower Columbia JC Monmouth, OR W 38-6 OCE Ends Season In 38-6 Contest Statesman November 19, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-oce-ends-season-in-38/151132494/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 127 Portland State 1961 Portland State Vikings football Oregon Collegiate Conference OCC 3–5 2–2 Hugh Smithwick 3rd The 1961 Portland State Vikings football team represented Portland State College (now known as Portland State University) of Portland, Oregon. In their third and final year under head coach Hugh Smithwick, the team compiled a 3–5 record (2–2 against OCC opponents) and finished in third place in the OCC. Four Portland State players were named to the 1961 OCC all-conference team: halfback Bill White; tackle Bob Williams; defensive tackle Mike Hafterson; and linebacker Bob Holcomb. y y September 23 Lewis & Clark<ncg> Roosevelt HS field Portland, OR L 6-39 2,300 Pioneers Rip PSC 39-6 Statesman September 24, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-pioneers-rip-psc-39-6/151153476/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Nevada<ncg> Mackay Stadium Reno, NV L 20-41 4,000 Nevada Clubs Portland St. in 41-20 Clash Nevada State Journal October 1, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-nevada-clubs-portla/151153220/ Newspapers.com October 7 Oregon Tech Portland, OR W 13-7 October 14 Southern Oregon Portland, OR L 19-39 October 21 Oregon College of Education Monmouth, OR L 24-26 October 28 at Eastern Oregon La Grande, OR W 27-7 November 11 Linfield<ncg> Maxwell Field McMinnville, OR L 19-55 Linfield in 55-19 Win Over PSC The Oregon Statesman November 12, 1961 33 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-linfield-in-55-19-win/150819104/ Newspapers.com November 18 Western Washington<hc><ncg> Portland, OR W 13-7 PSC Upsets Viks, 13-7 Statesman November 19, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-psc-upsets-viks-13-7/151152689/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 128 Oregon Tech 1961 Oregon Tech Owls football Oregon Collegiate Conference OCC 4–4–1 1–2–1 Rex Hunsaker 2nd Modoc Field The 1961 Oregon Tech Owls football team represented Oregon Technical Institute (now known as Oregon Institute of Technology) of Klamath Falls, Oregon. In their second year under head coach Rex Hunsaker, the team compiled a 4–4–1 record (1–2–1 against OCC opponents) and finished in fourth place in the OCC. Four Oregon Tech players, all on defense, were selected to the 1961 OCC all-conference team: defensive tackle Jim Madden; guard W. Winterbottom; linebacker Jack Williams; and defensive halfbacks Andrew Cook. y y September 16 Westminster (ID)<ncg> Modoc Field Klamath Falls, WA W 12-6 OTI Owls Top Westminster In 12-6 'Squeaker' Herald and News September 17, 1961 7A https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-oti-owls-top-westminster/151097914/ Newspapers.com September 23 at Whitworth<ncg> Spokane, WA L 0-47 Owls Run Into Pirate Buzz Saw, Lose 47-0 Herald and News September 24, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-owls-run-into-pirate-buz/151097696/ Newspapers.com September 30 1961 Grays Harbor Chokers Grays Harbor<ncg> Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR W 14-7 Alert Techmen Take Breaks, Beat Chokers 14-0 Herald and Press Floyd L. Wynne October 1, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-alert-techmen-take-break/151097349/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Portland State Portland, OR L 7-13 Oregon Tech Stumbles To Vikings In OCC Opener Herald and News October 8, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-oregon-tech-stumbles-to/151098079/ Newspapers.com October 14 Eastern Oregon Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR W 25-13 Oregon Tech Mauls Mounts 25-13 For First OCC Victory Herald and News Wayne Scott October 15, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-oregon-tech-mauls-mounts/151099085/ Newspaper.com October 21 Southern Oregon Ashland, OR L 0-6 Red Raiders Shade Oregon Tech 6-0 Herald and News Wayne Scott October 22, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-red-raiders-shade-oregon/151098934/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Humboldt State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA L 7-41 4,500 Humboldt State Captures Fifth Grid Win Of Season Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 30, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924385/humboldt_state_captures_fifth_grid_win/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 4 Oregon College of Education<hc> Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR T 7-7 Owls, Wolves Prove Nothing In 7-7 Tie: Homecoming Tilt Is Defense Battle Herald and News Wayne Scott November 5, 1961 6A https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-owls-wolves-prove-nothi/151098451/ Newspapers.com November 11 College of Idaho<ncg> Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR W 12-6 Owls Edge Coyotes 12-6 In '61 Finale Herald and News Wayne Scott November 12, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-owls-edge-coyotes-12-6-i/151098678/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 155 Eastern Oregon 1961 Eastern Oregon Mountaineers football Oregon Collegiate Conference OCC 1–7 0–4 Archie Dunsmoor 7th The 1961 Eastern Oregon Mountaineers football team represented Eastern Oregon College (now known as Eastern Oregon University) of La Grande, Oregon. In their seventh year under head coach Archie Dunsmoor, the team compiled a 1–7 record (0–4 against OCC opponents) and finished in last place in the OCC. Eastern Oregon offensive guard Gordon Meyers was named to the 1961 OCC all-conference football team. y y September 23 College of Idaho<ncg> La Grande, OR L 0-14 Eastern Oregon Drops Football Opener To College Of Idaho La Grande Observer September 25, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-eastern-oregon-drops/151133257/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Whitman<ncg> Walla Walla, WA W 19-13 Mounties Post Victory Over Missionaries La Grande Observer October 2, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-mounties-post-victory/151133472/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Oregon College of Education Monmouth, OR L 14-34 OCE Win Sparked By Pennel Statesman Ron Blankenbaker October 8, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-oce/151133652/ Newspapers.comOCE Defeats Mounts 34-14 La Grande Observer October 9, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-oce-defeats-mounts-34/151133858/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Oregon Tech Klamath Falls, OR L 13-25 October 21 at 1961 Olympic Rangers Olympic<ncg> Bremerton, WA L 7-18 Mountaineer Eleven Drops Grid Game To Olympic 18-7 La Grande Observer Dale Conklin October 23, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-mountaineer-eleven-dr/151134971/ Newspapers.com October 28 Portland State La Grande, OR L 7-27 Vikings Post 27-7 Victory Over Eastern Oregon College La Grande Observer Dale Conklin October 30, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-vikings-post-27-7-vic/151135221/ Newspapers.com November 4 Southern Oregon La Grande, OR L 0-39 November 11 1961 Columbia Basin Hawks Columbia Basin<ncg> La Grande, OR L 20-40 Mounties Drop Final Game To Columbia Basin 40-20 La Grande Observer November 13, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/la-grande-observer-mounties-drop-final-g/151135574/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962 National Collegiate Athletic Association 149 Statistical leaders Team statistics Total offense Southern Oregon - 3,037 yards (337.4 yards per game) on 605 plays OCE - 2,375 yards (296.8 yards per game) on 457 plays Portland State - 2,232 yards (279.0 yards per game) on 527 plays Oregon Tech - 1,752 yards (194.6 yards per game) on 508 plays Eastern Oregon - 1,439 yards (179.8 yards per game) on 447 plays Rush offense OCE - 1,777 yards (222.1 yards per game) Southern Oregon - 1,612 yards (179.1 yards per game) Portland State - 1,401 yards (175.1 yards per game) Oregon Tech - 1,313 yards (145.8 yards per game) Eastern Oregon - 898 yards (112.2 yards per game) Pass offense Southern Oregon - 1,425 yards Portland State - 831 yards OCE - 598 yards Eastern Oregon - 541 yards Oregon Tech - 439 yards Total defense Oregon Tech - 2,305 yards (256.1 yards per game) on 513 plays Southern Oregon - 2,453 yards (272.5 yards per game) on 550 plays OCE - 2,303 yards (287.8 yards per game) on 489 plays Eastern Oregon - 2,550 yards (318.7 yards per game) on 522 plays Portland State - 2,719 yards (339.8 yards per game) on 497 plays Rush defense Oregon Tech - 1,375 yards (152.7 yards per game) OCE - 1,364 yards (170.5 yards per game) Southern Oregon - 1,572 yards (174.6 yards per game) Eastern Oregon - 1,688 yards (191.3 yards per game) Portland State - 1,876 yards (234.5 yards per game) Pass defense Southern Oregon - 65 completions, 881 yards, 417 completion pct. Oregon Tech - 68 completions, 930 yards, .524 completion pct. Portland State - 54 completions, 843 yards, .403 completion pct. Eastern Oregon - 59 completions, 862 yards, .476 completion pct. OCE - 75 completions, 939 yards, .490 completion pct. Individual statistics Scoring Bill White, Portland State - 84 points (14 TD) Al Barnes, Southern Oregon - 60 points (10 TD) Bob Pennel, OCE - 48 points (6 TD) Clayton Ladd, OCE - 48 points (6 TD) Howard Hartman, Southern Oregon - 43 points (6 TD, 1 PAT) Rushing Bob Pennel, OCE - 864 yards on 151 carries (5.7 yards per carry) White, Portland State - 851 yards on 144 carries (5.9 yards per carry) Al Barnes, Southern Oregon - 727 yards on 142 carries (5.1 yards per carry) Showers, Eastern Oregon - 545 yards on 157 carries (3.4 yards per carry) Ladd, OCE - 533 yards on 114 carries (4.6 yards per carry) Passing Doug Olsen, Southern Oregon - 103 of 195 passing for 1,377 yards Grant, Portland State - 56 of 145 passing for 828 yards Ransome, Oregon Tech - 44 of 125 passing for 440 yards Burns, OCE - 40 of 67 passing for 569 yards Showers, Eastern Orego - 31 of 190 passing for 311 yards Receiving Howard Hartman, Southern Oregon - 51 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns Huges, Southern Oregon - 32 receptions for 445 yards and 2 touchdowns Bates, Eastern Oregon - 17 receptions for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns Myers, Oregon Tech - 11 receptions for 177 yards and 1 touchdown Weber, Portland State - 10 receptions for 129 yards and 3 touchdowns All-conference selections After the season, the conference coaches selected their 1961 all-conference team consisting of the following players: Offense Quarterback - Doug Olsen, sophomore, Southern Oregon Fullback - Al Barnes, junior, Southern Oregon Halfbacks - Bill White, sophomore, Portland State; Bob Pennel, junior, Oregon College of Education Ends - Howard Hartman, sophomore, Southern Oregon; Dave Hughes, junior, Southern Oregon Tackles - Bob Williams, senior, Portland State; Herb Hermann, senior, Oregon College of Education Guards - Gordon Meyers, senior, Eastern Oregon; Jerry Gilman, senior, Oregon College of Education; Center Francis Tresler, senior Oregon College of Education Defense Defensive ends - Jess Munyon, junior, Southern Oregon; Frank Colburn, senior, Oregon College of Education Defensive tackles - Jim Madden, senior, Oregon Tech; Mike Hafterson, sophomore, Portland State Guard - W. Winterbottom, junior, Oregon Tech Linebackers - John Buck, junior, Southern Oregon; Bob Holcomb, senior, Portland State; Jack Williams, sophomore, Oregon Tech Defensive halfbacks - Doyle Bransom, Southern Oregon; Andrew Cook, senior, Oregon Tech; Dick Wildfang, freshman, Oregon College of Education Owls Rate Four All-Conference Berths Herald and News December 1, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-owls-rate-four-all-confe/151127953/ Newspapers.com References Category:1961 in sports in Oregon