1937 Howard Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1937 Howard Bulldogs football Dixie Conference Dixie 5–3 4–1 Billy Bancroft 3rd Legion Field The 1937 Howard Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Howard College (now known as the Samford University) as a member of the Dixie Conference during the 1937 college football season. In their third year under head coach Billy Bancroft, the team compiled a 5–3 record. Schedule 1937 AP September 25 l y y Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 0–41 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71800365/alabama-crushes-howard-410/ The Birmingham News Alabama crushes Howard, 41–0 September 26, 1937 August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 2 l y y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS 0–38 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84090684/state-shows-power-in-beating-howard/ The Clarion-Ledger State shows power in beating Howard October 3, 1937 August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 9 w Mercer Legion Field Birmingham, AL 13–0 857 Howard beats Mercer, 13 to 0 The Atlanta Constitution October 10, 1937 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84090896/howard-beats-mercer-13-to-0/ August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 23 w Chattanooga Legion Field Birmingham, AL 6–0 2,151 Howard repels U.C.,6–0, as whistle stops Moccasins' drive near goal The Chattanooga Times October 24, 1937 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84091044/howard-repels-uc60-as-whistle-stops/ August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 29 w y Spring Hill Dorn Stadium Mobile, AL 14–0 Howard beats Hill team by count of 14–0 The Birmingham News October 30, 1937 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84091176/howard-beats-hill-team-by-count-of-140/ August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com November 6 w y Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 13–12 7,000 Howard topples Lynx in thrilled-packed tiff The Chattanooga Times November 7, 1937 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84091347/howard-topples-lynx-in-thrilled-packed-t/ August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com November 12 w y y 1937 Emory and Henry Wasps Emory and Henry Florence, AL 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84091525/little-stars-as-bulldogs-beat-henrys/ The Birmingham News Little stars as Bulldogs beat Henrys November 13, 1937 August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com November 25 l y Birmingham–Southern Legion Field Birmingham, AL 20–21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72255929/panther-crew-new-champion-of-dixie-loop/ The Birmingham News Panther crew new champion of Dixie loop November 26, 1937 August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com References Howard Category:Samford Bulldogs football seasons Howard Bulldogs football