1943 300th Infantry Sabers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1943 300th Infantry Sabers football Independent 5–3 Bob Friedlund 1st Doughboy Stadium The 1943 300th Infantry Sabers football team represented the United States Army's 300th Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning, located near Columbus, Georgia, during the 1943 college football season. Led by head coach Bob Friedlund, the Sabers compiled a record of 5–3. The team's roster included Ermal Allen, Bill Meek, and Joe Routt. The Sabers were scheduled to open their season on September 25 against the Millsaps Majors at Memorial Stadium in Columbus, but the game was cancelled when Millsaps College dropped football for the year.Moyer Ellwood Millsaps College To Play Benning Team at Stadium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123064389/ The Columbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia September 17, 1943 6 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Moyer Ellwood Sportopics https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123064464/ The Columbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia September 23, 1943 6 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com In the final Litkenhous Ratings, the 300th Infantry ranked 30th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 91.6.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule Eastern September 26 w Draper Prison 65–0 October 3 2:00 p.m. w y 124th Infantry Doughboy Stadium Fort Benning, GA 19–7 18,000 Neu Carl Benning's Grid Giants Open Season Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123063759/ The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 3, 1943 8 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Neu Carl Star-Studded Post Sabers Clout 124th Infantry, 19-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123063583/ The Columbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia October 4, 1943 8 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9 w y Daniel Field Augusta, GA 39–6 300th Infantry Wallops Daniel Field By 39 to 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/123064830/ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia Associated Press October 10, 1943 19 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16 3:00 p.m. l y Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA 0–27 10,000 Troy Jack Jackets Favored Over Unbeaten Sabers Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/123065009/ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia October 16, 1943 7 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Troy Jack Jackets Overpower Stubborn Sabers, 27 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/123065094/ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia October 17, 1943 13C April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Troy Jack Jackets Trim Sabers, 27-0 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/123065201/ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia October 17, 1943 14C April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Wheeler Romney Georgia Tech Beats Soldiers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/123065323/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Associated Press October 17, 1943 4S April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com October 24 l y 176th Infantry Doughboy Stadium Fort Benning, GA 0–14 20,000 300th Meets 176th In Ft. Benning Tilt https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123026887/ The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 24, 1943 8 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Neu Carl 176th Whips 300th At Benning, 14 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/123026703/ The Columbus Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 25, 1943 10 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 2:00 p.m. w Daniel Field Doughboy Stadium Fort Benning, GA 47–7 18,000 Neu Carl Fliers Invade Fort Benning for Saber Contest https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123065684/ The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 31, 1943 9 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Neu Carl Sabers Romp Over Fliers, 47 to 7 as Mullin Stars https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/123065554/ The Columbus Enquirer Columbus, Georgia November 1, 1943 9 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 2:00 p.m. l y 176th Infantry Doughboy Stadium Fort Benning, GA 20–27 20,000 Spirit Vs. Saber Tilt Holds Post Spotlight https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/123027817/ The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, Georgia November 14, 1943 10 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Robinson Bill Spirits Defeat Sabers In Title Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/123027709/ The Columbus Enquirer Columbus, Georgia November 15, 1943 5 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 3:30 p.m. w y Camp Gordon Legion Field Birmingham, AL 61–0 2,500 Ft. Benning Eleven Ready For Tankers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news/123066017/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama November 25, 1943 18 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Newman Zipp Ft. Benning Sabers Defeat Camp Gordon, 61 To 0 In Turkey Day Meet https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news/123066214/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama November 26, 1943 28 April 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Daye John 2014 Encyclopedia of Armed Forces Football Haworth, New Jersey St. Johann Press 142 978-1-937943-21-9 References 300th Infantry Category:300th Infantry Sabers football seasons 300th Infantry Sabers football