1947 Wilmington Clippers season

January 2025 Wilmington Clippers 1947 2–5–1 Western Division George Veneroso Wilmington Park Did not qualify The 1947 Wilmington Clippers season was their eighth season in existence and their fifth in the American Association (American Football League). They finished with a 2–5–1 record. They had one of their best former players, Eddie Michaels return for a final season and be named All-Pro for a fourth time. They were led by quarterbacks Tommy Mont and Frank Moock. They did not qualify for the playoffs. Early in the season, the Clippers made an agreement with the Vineland Senators for the Senators to be their farm team. At that time the Clippers were a farm team of the Washington Redskins. Roster Wilmington Clippers 1947 Paul Hart Tommy Mont Frank Moock Bobby Musick Paul Chisholm Billy Constable Les Dodson Jim Gaffney Lenny Krause Johnny Lucente Norm Rushton Paul Sarringhaus Blair Brown Jim Hefty Bobby Musick Vince Pacewic Bill Anderson Chuck Bearoff George Brodston Don Brownlee John Hober Bert Kuczynski Joe McCarthy Carl Tomasello Joe Giunta Al Gornish Mike Mandarino Eddie Michaels George Sirochman Don Avery Bernie Brosky Don Bunge Wimpy Giddens Mike Kerns Bill Harwick Pat Martinelli Len McCormick George Veneroso Eddie Michaels (Line) American Football League Season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Attendance Exhibition September 16, 1947 at Vineland Senators W 14–7 5,200 1 September 26, 1947 Wilkes-Barre Barons W 17-3 4,000–5,000 2 October 1, 1947 Paterson Panthershttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/76456162/the-record/ PATERSON FACES CLIPPERS TONIGHT The Record October 1, 1947 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/76456354/the-herald-news/ Grid Panthers Play At Wilmington Tonight October 1, 1947 Newspapers.com The Herald News L 10–20 4,500 3 October 5, 1947 at Jersey City Giants L 7–20 6,500 4 October 15, 1988 Jersey City Giantshttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/77742068/the-morning-news/ The Morning News Newspapers.com October 15, 1947 CLIPPERS AND JERSEY CITY MEET IN LOOP GAME TONIGHT May 15, 2021 W 13–0 4,200 5 October 22, 1947 at Bethlehem Bulldogs L 0–42 11,000 6 November 5, 1947 at Bloomfield Cardinals L 3–10 4,000 7 November 9, 1947 Richmond Rebels T 17–17 4,000 8 November 16, 1947 at Paterson Panthers L 7–35 ? 9 November 23, 1947 Bethlehem Bulldogs Cancelled 10 November 30, 1947 at Wilkes-Barre Barons Cancelled https://www.profootballarchives.com/1947aflwil.html 1947 Wilmington Clippers - Pro Football Archives www.profootballarchives.com Game summaries Exhibition: at Vineland Senators Wilmington Clippers 1947 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Exhibition: Wilmington Clippers at Vineland Senators – Game summary September 16 Clippers 7 0 7 0 Senators 0 7 0 0 Gittone Memorial Stadium, Vineland, New Jersey 5,200 John Collins Reference: Clippers 1947 Schedule In the first game of the season, the Clippers won against the Vineland Senators 14 to 7 in front of 5,200 fans.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7725919/the-news-journal/ September 17, 1947 The News Journal Clippers Even With Vineland Newspapers.comNewspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396256/the-daily-journal/ The Daily Journal Senators Sign Leo Disend For Tackle Berth Tonight Against Wilmington Clippers September 16, 1947https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396094/the-daily-journal/ The Daily Journal September 15, 1947 Newspapers.com Wilmington Clippers Battle Senators In Stadium, Tuesday; Feature Ex-Big League Stars In the first minute of play, Paul Sarringhaus intercepted a Earl Baugher pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown.Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396347/courier-post/ September 17, 1947 Courier Post Clippers Defeat Senators, 14-7 The Senators responded in the second quarter by an Al Litwa 85–yard interception return. Ted Laux kicked the extra point. The third and final touchdown of the game was a 49 yard pass by quarterback Frank Moock to receiver Lenny Krouse. Moock then kicked the extra point. Shortly after the game an agreement was made for the Vineland Senators to become a Clipper's farm team.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76395820/the-daily-journal/ The Daily Journal September 20, 1947 Senators To Become Farm Club Of Wilmington Clippers Newspapers.com Week One: vs. Wilkes-Barre Barons Wilmington Clippers 1947 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Wilmington Clippers vs. Wilkes-Barre Barons – Game summary September 26 Barons 3 0 0 0 Clippers 0 0 10 7 Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware 4,000–5,000 John Collins Reference: Clippers 1947 Schedule In the first week of the American Association season, the Clippers won against the Wilkes-Barre Barons 17 to 3. There were 7 fumbles by the Clippers, 6 by the Barons, and multiple interceptions by both teams.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396744/the-morning-news/ The Morning News September 27, 1947 CLIPPERS DEFEAT WILKES-BARRE, 17-3 IN LOOP OPENER Newspapers.com Hukill, Joe The game started with a Wilmington kick to the Wilkes-Barre 44 yard line, followed by 3 rushes for 9 yards before a 42-yard field goal by Johnny Rogalla. The next kickoff went to Clippers' back Bill Anderson, and was returned to midfield. They were able to get to the Wilkes-Barre 34, before quarterback Frank Moock committed one of seven Wilmington fumbles. The Barons were immediately stopped on their next possession and punted. On the Clippers' next possession, they threw an interception on third down which was returned to the Wilmington 29. Soon after, the Barons attempted a 22 yard field goal which was blocked by Billy Constable. In the second quarter, the Clippers were in Wilkes-Barre territory, but interceptions stopped them from scoring. In the third quarter, quarterback Moock threw a deep pass to receiver Lenny Krouse, which he caught between two defenders for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter the Clippers scored the final points of the game, a touchdown by Norm Rushton. Their All-Pro offensive guard and line coach Eddie Michaels was presented an automobile during ceremonies at the game.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396427/the-morning-news/ The Morning News Newspapers.com September 6, 1947 Michaels to be Honored At Fleet's Home Openerhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396723/the-morning-news/ It's a Pleasure September 27, 1947 The Morning News Newspapers.com At the ceremony was Walter W. Bacon and Earle Greasy Neale, along with some of Michaels' former teammates while with the Philadelphia Eagles. Week Two: vs. Paterson Panthers Wilmington Clippers 1947 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Wilmington Clippers vs. Paterson Panthers – Game summary October 1, 1947 Panthers 0 13 7 0 Clippers 3 0 7 0 Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware 4,500 Lisetski Reference: Clippers 1947 Schedule The Clippers suffered their first defeat in week two of the regular season. They played the Paterson Panthers and lost 10 to 20.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76456027/the-philadelphia-inquirer/ Paterson Passes Beat Wilmington October 2, 1947 The Philadelphia Inquirer Newspapers.com One of the hardest players to stop was Jack Lowther, a former Detroit University player who threw all three Paterson touchdowns.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76396835/the-morning-news/ The Morning News Newspapers.com October 2, 1947 Hukill, Joe PANTHERS SCORE 10 TO 20 VICTORY OVER CLIPPERS The Clippers had only 13 rushing yards as opposed to 157 by Paterson. The Panthers had better statistics in almost every category. The Clippers scored first, on a 33-yard field goal by Frank Moock. Shortly after the Clippers' field goal, the Panthers launched a 75 yard drive in the second quarter to take the lead 7 to 3. Right after Wilmington got the ball back, they fumbled and Paterson defensive end John Bray recovered. Jack Lowther would then throw a 29 yard pass for a touchdown to extend their lead to 10. In the third quarter, Wilmington's passing attack brought the score within three points, as a deep pass was caught for a 44 yard gain by George Dodson, followed by a 17 yard touchdown pass shortly thereafter. Paterson scored the final points of the game on one of their next drives. Jack Lowther launched a pass while about to be sacked, which was caught by receiver Johnny Bray at the goalline for another score. The Clippers could not come back as the game ended, 10 to 20. Week Three: at Jersey City Giants Wilmington Clippers 1947 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Wilmington Clippers at Jersey City Giants – Game summary October 5, 1947 Clippers 0 0 0 7 Giants 7 6 7 0 Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, New Jersey 6,500 Reference: Clippers 1947 Schedule In week three of the 1947 season, the Clippers lost a second game.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76466765/the-morning-news/ The Morning News Newspapers.com October 8, 1947 CLIPPERS BITTER OVER GIANTS LOSShttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/76467065/asbury-park-press/ Asbury Park Press Newspapers.com October 6, 1947 Jersey City Triumphs They lost 7 to 20 against the Jersey City Giants, in front of 6,500 fans. The first touchdown of the game came after Wilmington quarterback Frank Moock threw an interception on the Jersey City 18–yard line, which was returned by Jersey City end Marty O'Hagan.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76464914/the-news-journal/ Clippers Bow Second Time The News Journal October 6, 1947 Newspapers.com Right before the second quarter ended Jersey City scored a second time, when Marty O'Hagan had a defensive return touchdown again. Jersey City scored their third touchdown in the third quarter on a 42–yard drive. The Clippers finally were able to score late in the fourth quarter, after a 37 yard run by Lenny Krouse, Paul Sarringhaus scored a one–yard touchdown. Wilmington only completed three passes during the game. Week Four: vs. Jersey City Giants Wilmington Clippers 1947 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Wilmington Clippers vs. Jersey City Giants – Game summary October 15, 1947 Giants 0 0 0 0 Clippers 0 13 0 0 Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware 4,200 Gray, Villanova Reference: Clippers 1947 Schedule Wilmington avenged their loss the previous week by shutting out the Jersey City Giants, 13 to 0. The game was played in front of 4,200.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76401551/the-morning-news/ The Morning News October 16, 1947 Hukill, Joe May 15, 2021 CLIPPERS SCORE 13 TO 0 VICTORY OVER JERSEY CITY They were led by Tommy Mont, who made his first appearance with the team. They were able to outgain Jersey City in rushing 202 yards to 23. References Wilmington Clippers Wilmington Clippers football Category:Wilmington Clippers seasons