1919 Bowling Green Normals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1919 Bowling Green Normals football Independent 0–3 John Stitt 1st Dale Treece Ridge Street grounds none The 1919 Bowling Green Normals football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State Normal School (later Bowling Green State University) during the 1919 college football season. In its first season of intercollegiate football, Bowling Green compiled a 0–3 record and was outscored by a total of 28 to 0. Dale Treece was the team captain.2019 Bowling Green Football Media Guide Bowling Green State University June 27, 2020 62 https://s3.amazonaws.com/bgsufalcons.com/documents/2019/7/2/Full_Guide_Full_Color.pdf Bowling Green was founded in 1914, and the fall of 1919 marked the start of an aggressive athletic program led by Professor Beyerman. In September 1919, Raymond Ladd offered his services to lead the program until a coach could be secured.Fine Prospect For a Big Year: Bowling Green Normal College Anticipates Great Activity -- Prospects Very Promising in Athletics and Debate The Daily Sentinel-Tribune September 27, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119280536/fine-prospect-for-a-big-year-bowling/ Newspapers.com The school had less than 30 men enrolled in the student body for the fall of 1919, and every man who was physically able tried out for the team. The first intercollegiate football game was scheduled for October 3 against Toledo.Toledo University First on Schedule: Normal College Plays Initial Contest Here Friday, October 3 -- Fine Eleven to Take Field -- Ray Ladd is Coaching the Boys The Daily Sentinel-Tribune September 27, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119281207/toledo-university-first-on-schedule/ Newspapers.com John Stitt, who had been quarterback at the Case School of Applied Science in 1917, was brought in to coach the team in late September.Good Man To Train College Eleven: John Stitt to Coach Normal College Eleven -- First Game Friday -- Toledo "U" to Charter Special Car The Daily Sentinel-Tribune September 29, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119282480/good-man-to-train-college-eleven-john/ Newspapers.comCollege Ready for Gridiron Battle The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 1, 1919 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119281850/college-ready-for-gridiron-battle/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at the Ridge Street Athletic Field in Bowling Green, Ohio. Schedule y y October 3 Toledo Ridge Street grounds Bowing Green, OH (rivalry) L 0-6 400 B.G. Normal and U. of Toledo Clash The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 4, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119270855/bg-normal-and-u-of-toledo-clash/ Newspapers.com October 18 at 1919 Defiance Yellow Jackets Defiance Defiance, OH L 0-12 Defiance, B.G.N.S. Game Postponed Till 18th The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 11, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119278919/defiance-bgns/ Newspapers.comB.G.N.C. Football Team Plays Defiance The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 18, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119279466/defiance-trims-local-college/ Newspapers.comDefiance Trims Local College The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 20, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119278144/defiance-trims-local-college/ Newspapers.com October 22 Michigan State Normal Ridge Street grounds Bowling Green, OH L 0-10 B.G.N.C. Beaten By Ypsilanti 10-0 The Daily Sentinel-Tribune October 23, 1919 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119278485/bgnc-beaten-by-ypsilanti-10-0/ Newspapers.com References Bowling Green Category:Bowling Green Falcons football seasons Category:College football winless seasons Bowling Green Normals football