1939 Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1939 Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season Football 6 Maryville Champion Football 1938 1940 The 1939 Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 1939 college football season. The Maryville Bearcats from Maryville, Missouri, led by head coach Ryland Milner, compiled a perfect 9–0 record, shut out seven of nine opponents, and won the MIAA championship.The 1939 season was part of a 21-game winning streak for Maryville that began with an undefeated 1938 season and ended in October 1940. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1MaryvilleRyland Milner5–09–0167202SpringfieldRed Blair3–1–17–1–1129753RollaGale Bullman3–25–41111204WarrensburgCarl Voltmer1–2–23–3–3 5Cape GirardeauAbe Stuber1–3–15–3–1 6KifksvilleMalcolm Eiken0–52–654100 Teams Maryville 1939 Maryville Bearcats football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 9–0 5–0 Ryland Milner 3rd Bill Bernau MIAA champion The 1939 Maryville Bearcats football team was an American football team that represented Maryville State Teachers College (later renamed as Northwest Missouri State University) at Maryville, Missouri. In their third season under head coach Ryland Milner, the Bearcats compiled a perfect 9–0 record (5–0 against MIAA opponents), shut out seven of nine opponents, and won the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) championship. Guard Marion Rogers was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1939 Little All-America college football team.Far West Sets Pace for Little Colleges The Commercial Appeal December 8, 1939 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88680254/far-west-sets-pace-for-little-colleges/ Newspapers.com Four Northwest Missouri players received first-team honors on the 1939 all-conference team: Bill Bernau at back; Green at tackle; and M. Rogers and R. Rogers at guard. Maryville was ranked at No. 155 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939.Vols Second In Final Litkenhous Grid Rankings; Southern California Tenth E. E. Litkenhous Johnson City Sunday Press December 31, 1939 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123000367/vols-second-in-final-litkenhous-grid/ Newspapers.com y September 22 1939 Northeastern State Redmen Tahlequah<ncg> Maryville, MO W 7-0 Bearcats Defeat Tahlequah, Okla., Redmen, 7 to 0: Utilize Deceptive Play to Capture Their Opening Grid Game The Maryville Daily Forum September 23, 1939 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122374816/bearcats-defeat-tahlequah-okla/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Washington University<ncg> Francis Field St. Louis, MO W 9-7 Washington U. Handles Stunning Upset by Maryville Team, 9 to 7 St. Louis Post-Dispatch J. Roy Stockton October 1, 1939 1E, 3E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122150349/washington-u-handles-stunning-upset-by/ Newspapers.comMaryville Scores 9 to 7 Upset Over Washington Bears St. Joseph News-Press October 1, 1939 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122370353/maryville-scores-9-to-7-upset-over/ October 6 at 1939 Sioux Falls Cougars Sioux Falls<ncg> Sioux Falls, SD W 48-0 SFC Falls To Maryville, 48-0: Missourians Impress With Sound Attack The Daily Argus-Leader Harold Detlie October 8, 1939 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122375080/sfc-falls-to-maryville-48-0/ Newspapers.com October 13 Southwest Missouri State<ncg> Maryville, MO W 21-0 Bernau Steers 'Cats to 21-0 Win Over Bears: Maryville Teachers Show Class in Defeating Touted Springfield The Maryville Daily Forum October 14, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122370401/bernau-steers-cats-to-21-0-win-over/ Newspapers.com October 20 at Rolla Rolla, MO W 17-0 Maryville In Front: Bearcats Beat Rolla, 17-0, to Gain M.I.A.A. Lead The St. Joseph News-Press October 22, 1939 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122378998/maryville-in-front-bearcats-beat/ Newspapers.com October 27 1939 Chadron State Eagles Chadron State<ncg> Maryville, MO W 27-0 Bearcats Resort To Air Lanes to Defeat Chadron The Maryville Daily Forum October 28, 1939 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122378788/bearcats-resort-to-air-lanes-to-defeat/ Newspapers.com November 3 at Cape Girardeau Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO W 7-0 Stubborn Cape Defense Holds Bearcats 7-0 The Maryville Daily Forum November 4, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122378647/stubborn-cape-defense-holds-bearcats-7-0/ Newspapers.com November 10 Kirksville Maryville, MO W 19-13 Bearcats Rally To Defeat Kirksville For 17th Win The Maryville Daily Forum November 11, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122378103/bearcats-rally-to-defeat-kirksville-for/ Newspapers.com November 17 at Warrensburg Warrensburg, MO W 12-0 Bearcats Defeat Warrensburg For 18th Straight Win The Maryville Daily Forum November 18, 1939 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122377767/bearcats-defeat-warrensburg-for-18th/ Newspapers.com Springfield 1939 Springfield Bears football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 7–1–1 3–1–1 Red Blair 2nd STC Stadium The 1939 Springfield Bears football team represented the Springfield State College (later renamed Missouri State University) at Springfield, Missouri. In their second season under head coach Red Blair, the Bears compiled a 7–1–1 record (3–1–1 against MIAA opponents) and finished in second place in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Two Springfield players received first-team honors on the 1939 all-conference team: quarterback Dwight Bumpus and end Russell Kaminsky.Bumpus, Kaminsky Win Posts On Coaches' All-MIAA Team Springfield Daily News December 5, 1939 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122431027/bumpus-kaminsky-win-posts-on-coaches/ Newspapers.com Springfield was ranked at No. 201 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939. y y September 29 1939 Northeastern State Redmen Tahlequah<ncg> STC Stadium Springfield, MO W 12-0 Teachers Need Stout Defense For Tahlequah Springfield Leader and Press September 25, 1939 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122381986/teachers-need-stout-defense-for/ Newspapers.comBears Humble Husky Tahlequah Team in 12-0 Brawl Springfield Daily News September 30, 1939 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122381762/bears-humble-husky-tahlequah-team-in/ Newspapers.com October 6 1939 Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm Durant<ncg> STC Stadium Springfield, MO W 19-14 Triumphant Bears Invade Maryville Next Week! Teachers Pass Their Way To Victory Over Oklahoma Springfield Leader and Press October 7, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122382357/triumphant-bears-invade-maryville-next/ Newspapers.com October 13 at Maryville Maryville, MO L 0-21 October 21 Kirksville STC Stadium Springfield, MO W 27-0 Springfield T.C. Wins 27-0 Over Bulldogs: Outclassed K.T.S.C. For First Conference Victory Kirksville Daily Express October 22, 1939 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122382823/springfield-tc-wins-27-0-over/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Rolla Rolla, MO W 20-6 2,500 Teachers Smash Rolla Miners For 20-6 Victory! Sunday News Leader Perry E. Smith 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122383500/teachers-smash-rolla-miners-for-20-6/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Warrensburg Warrensburg, MO T 13-13 4,000 Warrensburg Surprises Bears With 13-13 Tie: Rimmer Races 70 Yards To Get Opening Points Sunday News Leader November 12, 1939 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122383973/warrensburg-surprises-bears-with-13-13/ Newspapers.com November 17 Cape Girardeau STC field Springfield, MO W 6-0 STC Turns Attention To Hard-Hitting Nebraskans: Bears Clinch Second Place In MIAA Lineup Springfield Leader and Press November 18, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122384988/stc-turns-attention-to-hard-hitting/ Newspapers.com November 23 1939 Hastings Broncos Hastings Springfield, MO W 25-21 3,000 Bears Trip Favored Hastings In 25-21 Thriller Springfield Daily News November 24, 1939 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122384473/bears-trip-favored-hastings-in-25-21/ Newspapers.com November 30 1939 Arkansas A&M Aggies Arkansas A&M<ncg> Springfield, MO W 7-0 Rain Grounds Monticello Aerials, Bears Win, 7-0 Springfield Daily News December 1, 1939 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122380175/rain-grounds-monticello-aerials-bears/ Newspapers.com Missouri State Football 2023 Media Guide https://missouristatebears.com/documents/2023/8/17/2023_Missouri_State_Football_Media_Guide.pdf Missouri State University Athletics 63 June 30, 2024 Rolla 1939 Rolla Miners football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 5–4 3–2 Gale Bullman 3rd The 1939 Rolla Miners football team represented the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (later renamed as Missouri University of Science and Technology) at Rolla, Missouri. In their third year under head coach Gale Bullman, the Miners compiled a 5–4 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in third place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 120 to 111. Rolla was ranked at No. 299 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939. y y September 29 at Saint Louis<ncg> Walsh Memorial Stadium St. Louis, MO L 0-13 Billikens Defeat an Improved Rolla Eleven by 13 to 0 St. Louis Post-Dispatch W.J. McGoogan September 30, 1939 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122202528/billikens-defeat-an-improved-rolla/ Newspapers.com October 7 Arkansas State<ncg> Rolla, MO W 39-6 Rolla Lambasts Arkansas 39-6 The Sedalia Democrat and Capital October 8, 1939 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122396523/rolla-lambasts-arkansas-39-6/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/111446516/rolla-runs-over-arkansas-state/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat Rolla runs over Arkansas State October 8, 1939 October 16, 2022 Newspapers.com October 13 Warrensburg Warrensburg, MO W 13-7 Rolla 13, Warrensburg 7, Victory in Late Runs The Kansas City Times October 14, 1939 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122396755/rolla-13-warrensburg-7-victory-in/ Newspapers.com October 20 Northwest Missouri State Rolla, MO L 0-17 October 28 Springfield Rolla, MO L 6-20 2,500 November 4 Arkansas A&M<ncg> Rolla, MO W 28-13 Rolla Miners in Victory, Trounce Arkansas A. and M. 28-13, in Non-Conference Tilt The St. Joseph News-Press November 5, 1939 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122396988/rolla-miners-in-victory-trounce/ Newspapers.com November 10 at Cape Girardeau Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO W 12-6 Miners Squeeze by Cape, 12-6 St. Louis Globe-Democrat November 11, 1939 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122397235/miners-squeeze-by-cape-12-6/ Newspapers.com November 18 Kirksville Rolla, MO W 13-6 Rolla Defeats Cellar Eleven Sunday News Leader November 19, 1939 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122397568/rolla-defeats-cellar-eleven/ Newspapers.com November 25 at Washington University<ncg> Francis Field St. Louis, MO L 0-32 6,000 Jack Warner On Crutches After Bears' 32-0 Defeat of Rolla St. Louis Star-Times W. Vernon Tietjen November 24, 1939 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122153069/jack-warner-on-crutches-after-bears/ Newspapers.com Warrensburg 1939 Warrensburg Mules football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 3–3–3 1–2–2 Carl Voltmer 5th The 1939 Warrensburg Mules football team represented the Warrensburg State College (later renamed University of Central Missouri) at Warrensburg, Missouri. In their fifth year under head coach Carl Voltmer, the Mules compiled a 3–3–3 record (1–2–2 against conference opponents), and finished in fourth place in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Warrensburg was ranked at No. 290 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939. y y September 29 1939 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Kansas Wesleyan<ncg> Warrensburg, MO W 14-0 Mules Turn Back Kansas Wesleyan Star-Journal October 3, 1939 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122427346/mules-turn-back-kansas-wesleyan/ Newspapers.com October 6 at Central<ncg> Fayette, MO T 6-6 Breaks Against Mules in 6-6 Tie: Central Recovered Fumble To Score Early -- Teachers Muff Chance to Win When Placekick is Missed Star-Journal October 10, 1939 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122427153/breaks-against-mules-in-6-6-tie/ Newspapers.com October 13 Rolla Warrensburg, MO L 7-13 October 20 at Cape Girardeau Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO T 0-0 Listless Game At Cape Girardeau: Mules on Alert to Recover Fumbles -- Repulsed Three Times Star-Journal October 24, 1939 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122427588/listless-game-at-cape-girardeau-mules/ Newspapers.com October 27 at 1939 Rockhurst Hawks Rockhurst<ncg> Kansas City, MO W 13-12 Mule Victory In Placekick: Teachers Defeat Rockhurst Hawks Friday Night In Kansas City Star-Journal October 31, 1939 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122427771/mule-victory-in-placekick-teachers/ Newspapers.com November 3 at Kirksville Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO W 20-6 Hunderds [sic] at KSTC Fete; Bulldogs Lose The Weekly Graphic November 10, 1939 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122425958/hunderds-sic-at-kstc-fete-bulldogs/ Newspapers.com November 11 Springfield Warrensburg, MO T 13-13 4,000 November 17 Maryville Warresnburg, MO L 0-12 Maryville Displays Power To Win 12-0: Stubborn Mule Line Holds After Bearcats Score on 73-Yard Run Early Star-Journal November 21, 1939 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122427900/maryville-displays-power-to-win-12-0/ Newspapers.com Cape Girardeau 1939 Cape Girardeau Indians football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 5–3–1 1–3–1 Abe Stuber 8th Houck Field Stadium The 1939 Cape Girardeau Indians football team represented Cape Girardeau State College (later renamed as Southeast Missouri State University) at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In their eighth season under head coach Abe Stuber, the Indians compiled a 5–3–1 record (1–3–1 against conference opponents) and finished in fifth place in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Cape Girardeau was ranked at No. 298 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939. y y September 29 Southern Illinois<ncg> Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO W 9-2 SINU Loses To Cape Girardeau Last Night, 9-2: Southern Leads At Half 2-0: Lost In Fourth The Carbondale Free Press September 30, 1939 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55280266/sinu-loses-to-cape-girardeau-last/ Newspapers.comMules opened football season with 14 to 0 victory over Kansas The Warrensburg Standard-Herald October 6, 1939 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122428123/mules-opened-football-season-with-14-to/ Newspapers.com October 13 at Kirksville Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO W 9-3 October 28 Carthage W 27-6 November 3 Maryville Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO L 0-7 November 10 Rolla Houck Field Stadium Cape Girardeau, MO L 6-12 November 17 at Springfield STC field Springfield, MO L 0-6 November 23 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL W 24-0 Cape Downs Maroons Here 24-0 Thursday The Carbondale Daily Free Press November 24, 1939 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/55281176/cape-downs-maroons/ Newspapers.com Kirksville 1939 Kirksville Bulldogs football Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 2–6 0–5 Malcolm Eiken 1st Stokes Stadium The 1939 Kirksville Bulldogs football team represented the Kirksville State Teaches College (also known as Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, later renamed as Truman State University) at Kirksville, Missouri. In their first year under head coach Malcolm Eiken, the Bulldogs compiled a 2–6 record (0–5 against conference opponents) and finished in last place out of six teams in the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Kirksville was ranked at No. 367 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939. y y September 23 at 1939 Iowa State Teachers Panthers Iowa State Teachers Cedar Falls, IA L 0-12 Iowa Teachers Down Bulldogs By 12-0 Score Kirksville Daily Express September 24, 1939 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122407672/iowa-teachers-down-bulldogs-by-12-0/ Newspapers.comIowa Teachers Whip KSTC Eleven 12-0 The Weekly Graphic September 29, 1939 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122431244/iowa-teachers-whip-kstc-eleven-12-0/ Newspapers.com September 30 1939 Culver–Stockton Wildcats Culver–Stockton Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO W 3-0 Bulldog Field Goal Defeats Stockton 3-0 Kirksville Daily Express October 1, 1939 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122408024/bulldog-field-goal-defeats-stockton-3-0/ Newspapers.com October 6 1939 Chillicothe Ducks Chillicothe Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO W 14-0 2,200 Bulldogs Win 14 To 0 From Chillicothe Kirksville Daily Express October 8, 1939 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122408250/bulldogs-win-14-to-0-from-chillicothe/ Newspapers.com October 13 Cape Girardeau Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO L 3-9 Cape Downs Bulldogs By Score of 9-3 Kirksville Daily Express October 15, 1939 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122408491/cape-downs-bulldogs-by-score-of-9-3/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Springfield STC Stadium Springfield, MO L 9-27 November 3 Warrensburg<hc> Stokes Stadium Kirksville, MO L 6-20 Warrensburg Smothers KSTC Bulldogs 20-6 Kirksville Daily Express November 5, 1939 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122408818/warrensburg-smothers-kstc-bulldogs-20-6/ Newspapers.com November 10 at Maryville Maryville, MO L 13-19 November 18 at Rolla Rolla, MO L 6-13 All-conference team At the end of the season, the conference coaches selected an all-conference team consisting of the following first-team players: Backs: Bill Bernau, Maryville; Harvey Ladd, Rolla; Dwight Bumpus, Springfield; Keith Gooch, Warrensburg Ends: Russell Kaminsky, Springfield; William Kies, Cape Girardeau Tackles: John Green, Maryville; Hay, Cape Girardeau Guards: Marion Rogers, Maryville; Richard Rogers, Maryville Center: Joe Spafford, Rolla All-Star MIAA Players Springfield Leader and Press December 5, 1939 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122430919/all-star-miaa-players/ Newspapers.com References *