1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football 6 Hillsdale, Kalamazoo Co-champions Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 1946 college football season. The Hilllsdale Dales, in their first season under head coach David M. Nelson, tied for the MIAC championship with a 7–1 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 50. The Kalamazoo Hornets, in their second season under head coach Bob Nulf, tied with Hillsdale for the conference championship with a 6–2 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents). Three players were unanimous picks to the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team: quarterback Nick Yonker of Hope; halfback Billy Young of Hillsdale; and end Don Schreiner of Hope. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1 (tie)HilllsdaleDavid M. Nelson4–17–1193501 (tie)KalamazooBob Nulf4–16–2145453HopeAl Vanderbush3–26–2160404 (tie)AlbionDale R. Sprankle2–33–5671304 (tie)AlmaSteve Sebo2–32–5591176AdrianLyman E. Abbott0–50–812159 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 125 MIAA Playoff Appears Improbable Despite Tie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51818144/detroit-free-press/ Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan November 11, 1946 19 May 21, 2020 Newspapers.com Teams Hillsdale 1946 Hillsdale Dales football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 7–1 4–1 David M. Nelson 1st Bill Young MIAA co-champion The 1946 Hillsdale Dales football team was an American football team that represented Hillsdale College in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1946 college football season. In their first year under head coach David M. Nelson, the Dales compiled a 7–1 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 50.Hillsdale Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse June 10, 2022 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/h/hillsdale/1945-1949_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150907074952/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/h/hillsdale/1945-1949_yearly_results.php 7 September 2015 deadDales, Hornets Share MIAA Football Crown The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 11, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103564031/dales-hornets-share-miaa-football/ Newspapers.com Although recognized as co-champions with Kalamazoo College, Hillsdale defeated Kalamazoo, 20-0. Asked about a possible playoff game at the end of the season, coach Nelson said: "No playoff is needed. We beat Kalamazoo, 20 to 0, during the season. That shows which is the better ball club."MIAA Champions Will Let Tie Stand: Neither Kalamazoo Nor Hillsdale Wants to Play Off Football Deadlock Detroit Free Press November 15, 1946 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103544746/miaa-champions-will-let-tie-stand/ Newspapers.com Nelson, who had played in the Michigan backfield with Tom Harmon, Forest Evashevski, and Bob Westfall, was hired as Hillsdale's athletic director in February 1946.Nelson Signed by Hillsdale: Former U.M. Player To Take Over Athletic Director's Job The Escanaba Daily Press Associated Press February 5, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103562551/nelson-signed-by-hillsdale-former-um/ Newspapers.com He had served 41 months in the Navy during World War II. His hiring raised Hillsdale's profile, and he assembled a team of 50 players, 47 of whome were former service men. At least 15 of them were out-of-state men who Nelson had met while serving in the Pacific Theater. In August 1946, Nelson noted: "I have so many ex-marines coming out for the team . . . that we should have the situation well in hand."Hillsdale Worth Watching with Davey Nelson at Helm Detroit Free Press John N. Sabo August 10, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103563614/hillsdale-worth-watching-with-davey/ Newspapers.com Nelson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987.David Nelson National Football Foundation June 10, 2022 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1850 Hillsdale backs Tom Ward and Bill Young were known as the Dales' "touchdown twins".Pair of Hillsdale Backs Rules State Grid Scoring Race Detroit Free Press November 4, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103544593/pair-of-hillsdale-backs-rules-state/ Newspapers.com The pair led the state in scoring with 12 touchdowns and 72 points each. Young also tallied 997 rushing yards in just eight games.Hillsdale Pair Helps Team to Top Rating: Young, Ward Make Dales State's No. 1 Eleven The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 21, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103563907/hillsdale-pair-helps-team-to-top/ Newspapers.com Young was selected by his teammates as the team's most valuable player.Detroiter Picked Dale Grid Captain Detroit Free Press Associated Press November 24, 1946 44 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103564159/hillsdale/ Newspapers.com Four Hillsdale players received first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team: Young and Ward at back; Alex Clelland at center; and John Masterson at tackle. In addition, back George Albright received second-team honors.Hillsdale Places Four On All-Star M.I.A.A. Roster The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan November 28, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103544011/hillsdale-places-four-on-all-star/ Newspapers.com' y September 27 1946 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Hillsdale, MI W 44-0 September 27 at Albion Albion, MI L 6-13 Albion Upsets Hillsdale with Late Scores, 13-6 Detroit Free Press October 6, 1946 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103564833/albion-upsets-hillsdale-with-late/ Newspapers.com October 12 Kalamazoo Hillsdale, MI W 20-0 Hornets Prove Grid Washout Against Dales Detroit Free Press October 13, 1946 IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103563227/hornets-prove-grid-washout-against-dales/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Adrian Adrian, MI W 33-6 October 26 Michigan State Normal<ncg><hc> Hillsdale, MI W 18-7 Dales to Play Hurons In Homecoming Game: Hilldale to Depend on Ward And Young Saturday The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan October 24, 1946 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103543242/dales-to-play-hurons-in-homecoming/ Newspapers.comYoung's 2 TDs Pace Hillsdale to 18-7 Victory Detroit Free Press October 27, 1946 IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102135735/youngs-2-tds-pace-hillsdale-to-18-7/ Newspapers.com November 1 at Alma Alma, MI W 19-0 Hillsdale Beat Alma In MIAA Game, 19-0 The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 2, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103544270/hillsdale-beat-alma-in-miaa-game-19-0/ Newspapers.com November 9 Hope Hillsdale, MI W 21-20 Hillsdale Rally Nips Hope Eleven, 21-20: Win Gives Dales Tie for MIAA Title The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 10, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103545280/hillsdale-rally-nips-hope-eleven/ Newspapers.com November 16 1946 Lawrence Tech Blue Devils Lawrence Tech<ncg> Hillsdale, MI W 32-13 Young Paces Dale Victory Over Tech '11' Detroit Free Press November 17, 1946 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103545092/young-paces-dale-victory-over-tech-11/ Newspapers.com Dales' New Athletic Head Announces 8-Game Grid Card The Times Herald Associated Press August 1, 1946 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103562896/dales-new-athletic-head-announces/ Newspapers.com Kalamazoo 1946 Kalamazoo Hornets football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 6–2 4–1 Bob Nulf 2nd MIAA co-champion The 1946 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In their second non-consecutive year under head coach Bob Nulf, the Hornets compiled a 6–2 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, shut out four of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 145 to 45.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 187. Kalamazoo's football team included 11 players from the South Bend, Indiana, area.Eleven From South Bend District Dominate Kalamazoo Grid Squad The South Bend Tribune November 12, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105611245/eleven-from-south-bend-district/ Newspapers.com The leading scorers were Tom Shopoff (42 points) and Bob Reed (41 points).Individual Scoring Leaders The Ludington Daily News November 18, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105610862/individual-scoring-leaders/ Newspapers.com Shopoff and guard V. Marandino were first-team picks on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. y y September 27 Adrian Kalamazoo, MI W 20-0 October 4 1946 Detroit Tech Dynamics Detroit Tech<ncg> Kalamazoo, MI W 27-6 Kalamazoo rally Nets Win Over Detroit Tech Lansing State Journal October 5, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105609700/kalamazoo-rally-nets-win-over-detroit/ Newspapers.com October 12 Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI L 0-20 October 19 Hope<hc> Kalamazoo, MI W 13-0 5,500 Kalamazoo Sends Hope to 1st Defeat Detroit Free Press October 20, 1946 IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105610029/kalamazoo-sends-hope-to-1st-defeat/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Albion Albion, MI W 24-0 > 3,000 Kazoo Too Much For Albion, 24-0: Hornets Outplay Britons in Homecoming Tilt The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan October 27, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105610296/kazoo-too-much-for-albion-24-0/ Newspapers.com November 1 Kent State<ncg> Kalamazoo, MI L 0-12 Hornet Eleven Beaten by Kent State, 12-0 The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 2, 1946 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103876471/hornet-eleven-beaten-by-kent-state-12-0/ Newspapers.com November 8 Alma Kalamazoo, MI W 41-7 Kalamazoo Dumps Alma To Capture Share Of MIAA Title The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan November 9, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105610513/kalamazoo-dumps-alma-to-capture-share/ Newspapers.com November 16 1946 Defiance Yellow Jackets Defiance<ncg> Kalamazoo, MI W 20-0 500 Kazoo Clips Defiance, 19-0 Detroit Free Press Associated Press November 17, 1946 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112198483/kazoo-clips-defiance/ Newspapers.com Hope 1946 Hope Flying Dutchmen football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 6–2 3–2 Al Vanderbush 1st The 1946 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Al Vanderbush, the Dutchmen compiled a 6–2 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in third place in the MIAA, shut out five of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 160 to 40.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 183. Two Hope players, quarterback Nick Yonker and end Dan Schriemer, were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Yoner was a unanimous pick. y y September 20 1946 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Holland, MI W 38-6 Hope Hands 38-6 Loss To Ferris State The Lansing State Journal United Press September 21, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/206772211/?terms=hope%20ferris%20holland&match=4&clipping_id=112197912 Newspapers.comHope's War Veterans Roll Over Ferris, 38-6 Detroit Free Press Associated Press September 21, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/image/98667424/?terms=hope%20ferris%20holland&match=1&clipping_id=112197824 Newspapers.com September 27 at Albion Albion, MI W 26-0 Briton Gridders Set For Opener with Hope Battle creek Enquirer September 24, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105613625/briton-gridders-set-for-opener-with-hope/ Newspapers.com October 4 Michigan State Normal<ncg> Holland, MI W 13-0 Hope Springs Grid Upset on Hurons, 13-0 Detroit Free Press Associated Press October 5, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102135709/hope-springs-grid-upset-on-hurons-13-0/ Newspapers.com October 10 at 1946 Grand Rapids Raiders Grand Rapids<ncg> Grand Rapids, MI W 20-0 Hope's Passes Defeat Grand Rapids JC, 20-0 Battle Creek Enquirer and News United Press 17 https://www.newspapers.com/image/203838164/?terms=hope%20%22grand%20rapids%22&match=2&clipping_id=112198039 Newspapers.com October 19 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI L 0-13 5,500 October 26 Alma<hc> Holland, MI W 24-0 6,000 Hope Slips Alma First Defeat, 24-0 Lansing State Journal October 27, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105613978/hope-slips-alma-first-defeat-24-0/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Adrian Adrian, MI W 19-0 Hope Beats Adrian, 19-0, To Stay in MIAA Race Battle Creek Enquirer November 3, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105614165/hope-beats-adrian-19-0-to-stay-in/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI L 20-21 Albion 1946 Albion Britons football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 3–5 2–3 Dale R. Sprankle 9th The 1946 Albion Britons football team represented Albion College of Albion, Michigan. In their ninth and final year under head coach Dale R. Sprankle, the Britons compiled a 3–5 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 130 to 67.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 159. Two Albion players, end Ben Fies and guard Charles Clark, were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Back Robert Mohr was named to the second team. y y September 27 Hope Albion, MI L 0-26 October 5 Hillsdale Albion, MI W 13-6 October 12 Adrian Albion, MI W 27-0 Britons Stay in Race By Defeating Adrian: Albion College Easily Triumphs, 27-0 Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 13, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105625673/britons-stay-in-race-by-defeating-adrian/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Alma Alma, MI L 13-14 2,000 Alma Edges Albion By One Point, 14-13 Lansing State Journal October 20, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105617858/alma-edges-albion-by-one-point-14-13/ Newspapers.com October 26 Kalamazoo Albion, MI L 0-24 > 3,000 November 2 at Michigan State Normal<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 6-13 3,500 Huron Passes Whip Albion Eleven, 13-6: Briton's Lone Tally Scored by Don Hull The Enquirer and News Battle Creek, Michigan November 3, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102135763/huron-passes-whip-albion-eleven-13-6/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Otterbein<ncg> Westerville, OH L 0-40 5,000 Albion Is Handed 40-0 Licking By Otterbein Battle Creek Enquirer November 10, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105618030/albion-is-handed-40-0-licking-by/ Newspapers.com November 16 Ashland<ncg> Albion, MI W 8-7 Safety Gives Britons Victory Over Ashland Battle Creek Enquirer November 17, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105618221/safety-gives-britons-victory-over/ Newspapers.com Alma 1946 Alma Scots football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 2–5 2–3 Steve Sebo 1st The 1946 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College of Alma, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Steve Sebo, the Scots compiled a 2–5 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 117 to 59. Alma back Max Tullis was selected as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Tackle Kenneth Swanson and guard Gayle Sexton were named to the second team. y y October 4 at Adrian Adrian, MI W 25-0 October 11 at Michigan State Normal<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 0-6 October 19 Albion Alma, MI W 14-13 October 26 at Hope Holland, MI L 0-24 6,000 November 1 Hillsdale Alma, MI L 0-19 November 8 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI L 7-41 November 15 1946 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Alma, MI L 13-14 Adrian 1946 Adrian Bulldogs football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 0–8 0–5 Lyman E. Abbott 1st The 1946 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College of Adrian, Michigan. Led by first-year head coach Lyman E. Abbott, the Bulldogs compiled a 0–8 record (0–5 against MIAA opponents), finished in last place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 159 to 12.1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 158. Adrian tackle James Staup was selected as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. y y September 27 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI L 0-20 October 4 Alma L 0-25 MIAA Eagerly Awaits First Glimpse of Alma Detroit Free Press Marshall Dann October 4, 1946 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105625533/miaa-eagerly-awaits-first-glimpse-of/ Newspapers.com October 12 Albion L 0-27 Britons Stay in Race By Defeating Adrian Battle Creek Enquirer October 13, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105625673/britons-stay-in-race-by-defeating-adrian/ Newspapers.com October 19 Hillsdale Adrian, MI L 6-33 October 25 Findlay<ncg> L 0-13 November 2 Hope Adrian, MI L 0-19 November 11 1946 Lawrence Tech Blue Devils Lawrence Tech<ncg> Adrian, MI (Armistice Day) L 0-13 LIT Hands Adrian 7th Straight Setback, 13-0 Detroit Free Press November 12, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112198886/lit-hands-adrian/ Newspapers.com November 16 1946 Detroit Tech Dynamics Detroit Tech<ncg> Robinson Field L 6-9 DIT Annexes First Victory Detroit Free Press November 17, 1946 39 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105626024/dit-annexes-first-victory/ Newspapers.com All-conference team The Associated Press (AP) polled the MIAA coaches and selected the following players to the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Three players were unanimous picks: quarterback Nick Yonker of Hope; halfback Billy Young of Hillsdale; and end Don Schreiner of Hope. First team Quarterback: Nick Yonker, Hope Backs: William Young, Hillsdale; Max Tullis, Alma; Thomas Ward, Hillsdale Fullback: Tom Shopoff, Kalamazoo Ends: Dan Schriemer, Hope; Ben Fies, Albion Tackles: James Staup, Adrian; John Masterson, Hillsdale Guards: V. Marandino, Kalamazoo Charles Clark, Albion Center: Alex Clelland, Hillsdale Second team Quarterback: Jack Hart, Kalamazoo Backs: Robert Mohr, Albion; Bob Emery, Hope; George Abright, Hillsdale Fullback: Robert Reed, Kalamazoo Ends: Milt Christen, Kalamazoo; Clair DeMull, Hope Tackles: Rip Collins, Hope; Kenneth Swanson, Alma Guards: Gayle Saxton, Alma; Jack Trump, Kalamazoo Center: H. Southworth, Kalamazoo References