1946 Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference football season

August 2023 1946 Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference football season Football 10 Football 1945 1947 The 1946 Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference football season was the season of college football played by the member schools of the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The conference had existed since 1913 and, during the 1946, was divided into Northern and Southern Divisions. Superior State, led by head coach Ted Whereatt, won the Northern Division championship and compiled an overall record of 2–1–3. Two teams tied for the Southern Division championship: Stevens Point State, coached by George Berg to a 3–2–1 record; and 1946 Milwaukee Green Gulls Milwaukee State, coached by Herman Kluge to a 3–3–1 record.Pointers Tied By Milwaukee In Standings Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Associated Press November 11, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105035800/pointers-tied-by-milwaukee-in-standings/ Newspapers.com Milwaukee State had both the best offensive and defensive records in the conference. Conference overview Northern Division Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1Superior StateTed Whereatt1–0–32–1–37146 2River Falls StateGeorge Schlagenhauf2–1–14–2–296693Stout InstituteRay C. Johnson1–1–22–2–247774Eau Claire StateCliff Fagan1–2–13–2–292425La Crosse StateClyde B. Smith1–2–12–4–15177 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 126, 222, and 234–235 Southern Division Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1Stevens Point StateGeorge Berg3–13–2–1641081Milwaukee StateHerman Kluge3–13–3–11028031946 Platteville State Pioneers Platteville StateLester Leitl2–22–23238 3Oshkosh StateRobert Kolf2–22–4411055Whitewater StateEd Schwager0–50–63998 Northern Division teams Superior State 1946 Superior State Yellowjackets football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Northern Division WSTCC 2–1–3 1–0–3 Ted Whereatt 1st WSTCC Northern Division champion The 1946 Superior State Yellowjackets football team represented Superior State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Superior) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Ted Whereatt, the Yellowjackets compiled a 2–1–3 record (1–0–3 against WSTCC opponents, won the WSTCC Northern Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 71 to 46. y September 27 Mankato State<ncg> Superior, WI L 12-14 Extra Points Give Mankato Peds Win Green Bay Press-Gazette September 28, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105033089/mankato-superior/ Newspapers.com October 4 La Crosse State Superior, WI W 20-0 Superior Peds Whip LaCrosse Eau Claire Leader October 6, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105033257/superior-lacrosse/ Newspapers.com October 10 Eau Claire State Carson Park Eau Claire, WI T 6-6 Blugolds, Superior Teachers Play to 6-6 Tie: Peds Score on Pass Play, 'Jacket on 90-Yard Run Eau Claire Leader October 11, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105033492/blugolds-superior-teachers-play-to-6-6/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Stout Institute Menomonie, WI T 13-13 October 25 River Falls State T 7-7 November 2 Duluth State<ncg> W 13-6 River Falls State 1946 River Falls State Falcons football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Northern Division WSTCC 4–2–2 2–1–1 George Schlagenhauf 2nd The 1946 River Falls Falcons football team represented River Falls State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–River Falls) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach George Schlagenhauf, the Falcons compiled a 4–2–2 record (2–1–1 against WSTCC opponents), placed second in the WSTCC Northern Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 96 to 69. y September 21 at St. Olaf<ncg> Northfield, MN L 6-13 Ole Rally Beats River Falls 13-6 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune September 22, 1946 4S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105519213/ole-rally-beats-river-falls-13-6/ Newspapers.com September 27 St. Cloud<ncg> River Falls, WI W 12-6 River Falls Teachers Beats St. Cloud 12-6 The Chippewa Herald-Telegram September 28, 1946 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105046972/river-falls-teachers-beats-st-cloud/ Newspapers.com October 5 Stout Institute River Falls, WI W 20-0 October 11 Northland<ncg> River Falls, WI W 26-0 River Falls Peds Defeat Northland, 26-0 The Oshosh Northwestern October 12, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105047142/river-falls-peds-defeat-northland-26-0/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Eau Claire Carson Park Eau Claire, WI L 6-19 Peds Tip Falcons, Tie for First Place Eau Claire Leader October 20, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105047315/peds-tip-falcons-tie-for-first-place/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Superior State Superior, WI T 7-7 November 2 La Crosse State River Falls, WI W 13-9 River Falls Bowls Over LaCrosse 11 Eau Claire Leader November 3, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105047565/river-falls-bowls-over-lacrosse-11/ Newspapers.com November 8 Hamline<ncg> River Falls, WI T 6-6 River Falls Ties Hamline by 6 to 6 Green Bay Press-Gazette November 9, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105047676/river-fall-ties-hamline/ Newspapers.com Stout Institute 1946 Stout Institute Blue Devils football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Northern Division WSTCC 2–2–2 1–1–2 Ray C. Johnson 2nd The 1946 Stout Institute Blue Devils football team represented Stout Institute (now known as University of Wisconsin–Stout) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Ray C. Johnson, the Blue Devils compiled a 2–2–2 record (1–1–2 against WSTCC opponents), finished third in the WSTCC Northern Division, and were outscored by a total of 77 to 47. y September 28 at Carleton<ncg> Northfield, MN L 6-20 Carl Gridders Rap Stout 20-6 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune September 29, 1946 6S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105051232/carl-gridders-rap-stout-20-6/ Newspapers.com October 5 at River Falls River Falls, WI L 0-20 October 12 at La Crosse La Crosse, WI T 6-6 October 19 Superior State Menomonie, WI T 13-13 October 26 at Moorhead Teachers<ncg> Moorhead, MN W 15-12 Stout Trips Moorhead T.C. Minneapolis Sunday Tribun October 27, 1946 S6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112561009/stout-trips-moorhead-tc/ Newspapers.com November 2 Eau Claire Menomonie, WI W 7-6 Eau Claire State 1946 Eau Claire State Blugolds football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Northern Division WSTCC 3–2–2 1–2–1 Cliff Fagan 2nd Carson Park The 1946 Eau Claire State Blugolds football team represented Eau Clarie State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Cliff Fagan, the Blugolds compiled a 3–2–2 record (1–2–1 against WSTCC opponents), placed fourth in the WSTCC Northern Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 92 to 42. y September 28 Stevens Point Carson Park Eau Claire, WI T 7-7 Bluegolds, Stevens Point Play to 7-7 Tie Eau Claire Leader September 29, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105048288/bluegolds-stevens-point-play-to-7-7-tie/ Newspapers.com October 5 Michigan Tech<ncg> Carson Park Eau Claire, WI W 34-2 Blugolds Roll Over Michigan Tech, 34 to 2: Washburn, Toutant Pace Rout; Fagan Uses Complete Roster Eau Claire Sunday Leader October 6, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103866671/blugolds-roll-over-michigan-tech-34-to/ Newspapers.com October 10 Superior State Carson Park Eau Claire, WI T 6-6 October 19 River Falls<hc> Carson Park Eau Claire, WI W 19-6 October 26 Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 20-6 Bluegolds Defeat Whitewater, 20-6 Eau Claire Leader October 27, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105048888/bluegolds-defeat-whitewater-20-6/ Newspapers.com November 2 Stout Institute Menomonie, WI L 6-7 Stout Institute Upsets Blugolds, 7-6 Eau Claire Leader November 3, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105049150/stout-institute-upsets-blugolds-7-6/ Newspapers.com November 9 at La Crosse State La Crosse, WI L 0-8 LaCrosse Sinks Blugolds Into Tie for Cellar Eau Claire Leader November 10, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105049346/lacrosse-sinks-blugolds-into-tie-for/ Newspapers.com La Crosse State 1946 La Crosse State Indians football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Northern Division WSTCC 2–4–1 1–2–1 Clyde B. Smith 6th Memorial Field The 1946 La Crosse State Indians football team represented Wisconsin State College–La Crosse (now known as University of Wisconsin–La Crosse) of La Crosse, Wisconsin. In their sixth year under head coach Clyde B. Smith, the Eagles compiled a 2–4–1 record (1–2–1 against WSCC opponents) and finished tied in fourth place in the WSCC. y September 28 at St. Mary's (MN)<ncg> L 0-6 October 4 at Superior State Superior, WI L 0-20 October 12 Stout Institute LaCrosse, WI T 6-6 October 19 Milwaukee State LaCrosse, WI W 21-12 October 26 at St. Norbert<ncg> J. R. Minahan Stadium De Pere, WI L 7-20 St. Norbert Whips La Crose, 20-0, for Fifth Straight Win Green Bay Press-Gazette October 28, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102501097/st-norbert-whips-la-crose-20-0-for/ Newspapers.com November 2 at River Falls State River Falls, WI L 9-13 November 9 Eau Claire State La Crosse, WI W 8-0 Southern Division teams Stevens Point State 1946 Stevens Point Pointers football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Southern Division WSTCC 3–2–1 3–1 George Berg 3rd WSTCC Southern Division co-champion The 1946 Stevens Point Pointers football team represented Central State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach George Berg, the Pointers compiled a 3–2–1 record (3–1 against WSTCC opponents), tied for the WSTCC Southern Division championship, and were outscored by a total of 108 to 64. y September 21 St. Norbert<ncg> Stevens Point, WI L 0-54 St. Norbert Crushes Pointers by 54 to 0 The Green Bay Press-Gazette Dave Yuenger September 23, 1946 13, 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102502024/st-norbert-crushes-pointers-by-54-to-0/ Newspapers.com September 28 at Eau Claire State Carson Park Eau Claire, WI T 7-7 October 5 at Oshkosh State Oshkosh, WI L 13-27 October 12 Milwaukee State Stevens Point, WI W 12-6 October 19 Whitewater State<hc> Stevens Point, WI W 25-14 October 26 at Platteville State Platteville, WI W 7-0 Milwaukee State 1946 Milwaukee State Green Gulls football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Southern Division WSTCC 3–3–1 3–1 Herman Kluge 14th WSTCC Southern Division co-champion The 1946 Milwaukee State Green Gulls football team represented Wisconsin State Teachers College-Milwaukee (now known as University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Herman Kluge, the Green Gulls compiled a 3–3–1 record (3–1 against WSTCC opponents), tied for the WSTCC Southern Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 102 to 80. y September 28 Carroll (WI)<ncg> T 13-13 October 5 at Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 7-0 October 12 at Stevens Point State Stevens Point, WI L 6-12 October 19 at La Crosse State La Crosse, WI L 12-21 October 26 Oshkosh State Milwaukee, WI W 40-0 November 2 St. Norbert<ncg> Pearse Field Milwaukee, WI L 0-22 St. Norbert Throttles Milwaukee Peds, 22-0, for 6th in Row The Green Bay Press-Gazette Dave Yuenger November 4, 1946 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102501875/st-norbert-throttles-milwaukee-peds/ Newspapers.com November 9 Platteville State Milwaukee, WI W 24-12 Platteville State 1946 Platteville State Pioneers football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Southern Division WSTCC 2–2 2–2 Lester Leitl 1st The 1946 Platteville State Pioneers football team represented Wisconsin State College–Platteville (now known as University of Wisconsin–Platteville) of Platteville, Wisconsin. In their first year under head coach Lester Leitl, the Pioneers compiled a 2–2 record (2–2 against WSTCC opponents) and tied for third place in the WSTCC Southern Division. y October 12 Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 13-7 October 19 Oshkosh State<hc> Platteville, WI W 7-0 Platteville Peds in 7-0 Victory: Beat Oshkosh at Homecoming Wisconsin State Journal October 20, 1946 35 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105053485/platteville-peds-in-7-0-victory-beat/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Stevens Point State Platteville, WI L 0-7 November 9 at Milwaukee State Milwaukee, WI L 12-24 Oshkosh State 1946 Oshkosh State Titans football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Southern Division WSTCC 2–4 2–2 Robert Kolf 14th The 1946 Oshkosh State Titans football team represented Wisconsin State College–Oshkosh (now known as University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In their 14th year under head coach Robert Kolf, the Titans compiled a 2–4 record (2–2 against WSTCC opponents) and tied for third place in second place in the WSTCC Southern Division. y September 28 at Northern Michigan<ncg> Marquette, MI L 0-6 October 5 Stevens Point Oshkosh, WI W 27-13 October 12 St. Norbert<ncg> Oshkosh, WI L 0-39 St. Norbert Tops Oshkosh, 39-0: Hickey Big Scorer For Knights With Three Touchdowns The Green Bay Press-Gazette October 14, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102502330/st-norbert-tops-oshkosh-39-0-hickey/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Platteville State Platteville, WI L 0-7 Platteville Peds in 7-0 Victory: Beat Oshkosh at Homecoming Wisconsin State Journal October 20, 1946 35 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105053485/platteville-peds-in-7-0-victory-beat/ Newspapers.com October 26 at Milwaukee State Milwaukee, WI L 0-40 November 2 at Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 14-0 Whitewater State 1946 Whitewater State Quakers football Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference Southern Division WSTCC 0–6 0–5 Ed Schwager 1st The 1946 Whitewater State Quakers football team represented Whitewater State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Whitewater) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach Ed Schwager, the Quakers compiled an 0–6 record (0–5 against WSTCC opponents), finished last in the WSTCC Southern Division, and were outscored by a total of 98 to 39. y y September 28 at St. Norbert<ncg> De Pere, WI L 12-19 2,300 Three Touchdowns in Last Quarter Give St. Norbert 19-12 Victory The Green Bay Press-Gazette Dave Yuenger September 30, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102502169/three-touchdowns-in-last-quarter-give/ Newspapers.com October 5 Milwaukee State Whitewater, WI L 0-7 October 12 Platteville State Whitewater, WI L 6-13 October 19 Stevens Point Whitewater, WI L 14-25 October 26 Eau Claire State Whitewater, WI L 6-20 November 2 at Oshkosh State Oshkosh, WI L 0-14 References