1946 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season

August 2023 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football 13 West Liberty State Champion Football 1945 1947 The 1946 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season was the season of college football played by the 13 member schools of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) as part of the 1946 college football season. The West Liberty State Hilltoppers won the WVIAC championship with a 7–2 record (4–0 against conference opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 183 to 70. Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1West Liberty StateJoe Bartell4–07–2183702Potomac StateD. G. Lough7–17–2105493West Virginia TechSteve Harrick5–16–296664Fairmont StateSquibb Wilson3–1–14–3–155705West Virginia WesleyanCecil B. Ross4–36–3134976Davis & ElkinsHarvey E. Rooker2–3–13–5–2591217Morris HarveyAlderson Propps (first 2 games)Eddie King (final 5 games)2–32–5381178ConcordJames Callaghan1–3–21–5–2341269Glenville StateCarlos Ratliff1–5–21–5–2326310ShepherdCleftus Lowe1–51–52110211SalemSam Gwosden0–50–818192*MarshallCam Henderson2–02–7–1190145*Bethany (WV)Don L. Phillips0–21–745124 Marshall and Bethany did not play enough conference game to qualify for conference standing. Ties did not count in conference standings.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 104West Liberty Wins Conference Honors in West Virginia The Cumberland News November 25, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105724821/west-liberty-wins-conference-honors-in/ Newspapers.com 2005 WVIAC Football Media Guide https://archive.org/details/2005-wviac-football-media-guide/page/35/mode/1up West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference July 15, 2005 35 June 24, 2023 Internet Archive Teams West Liberty State 1946 West Liberty State Hilltoppers football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 7–2 4–0 Joe Bartell 11th WVIAC champion The 1946 West Liberty State Hilltoppers football team represented West Liberty State College (later renamed West Liberty University of West Liberty, West Virginia. In their 11th year under head coach Joe Bartell,Joseph A. Bartell Hilltopper Sports June 2, 2022 https://hilltoppersports.com/honors/hall-of-fame/dr-joseph-a-bartell/60/kioskRemembering Coach Joe Bartell West Liberty University Foundation June 2, 2022 https://wlufoundation.org/legacy/legacy-remembering-coach-joe-bartell/ the Hilltoppers compiled a 7–2 record (4–0 against WVIAC teams), won the WVIAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 183 to 70.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 231West Liberty State Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse June 2, 2022 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/w/west_liberty_state/1945-1949_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150906115700/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/w/west_liberty_state/1945-1949_yearly_results.php 6 September 2015 dead y y September 21 1946 Detroit Tech Dynamics Detroit Tech<ncg> Wellsburg, WV W 22-7 October 4 vs California (PA)<ncg> Wheeling, WV L 0-21 3,000 California State Whips W. Liberty Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 6, 1946 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103016935/california-state-whips-w-liberty/ Newspapers.com October 12 at 1946 Morehead State Eagles Morehead State<ncg> Morehead, KY L 0-26 Morehead Is Winner, 26-0 Lexington Herald-Leader October 13, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103017266/morehead-is-winner-26-0/ Newspapers.com October 19 at 1946 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg<ncg> Waynesburg, PA W 28-3 Waynesburg Bows To West Liberty Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph October 20, 1946 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103018630/waynesburg-bows-to-west-liberty/ Newspapers.com October 25 vs Davis & Elkins Dreshar Stadium Tarentum, PA W 31-0 3,500 West Liberty Drubs Davis-Elkins, 31-0 Republican and Herald October 25, 1946 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103017364/west-liberty-drubs-davis-elkins-31-0/ Newspapers.com November 1 at 1946 Saint Vincent Bearcats Saint Vincent Latrobe, PA W 13-6 Bearcats Lose To Liberty, 13-6 Latrobe Bulletin November 2, 1946 10, 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103016661/bearcats-lose-to-liberty-13-6/ Newspapers.com November 8 Concord West Liberty, WV W 48-7 November 16 at Potomac State Stayman Field Keyser, WV W 7-0 1,500 West Liberty Shades Potomac State, 7-0 Cumberland Sunday Times John L. Borchert November 17, 1946 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103016764/west-liberty-shades-potomac-state-7-0/ Newspapers.com November 22 Salem<hc> West Liberty, WV W 34-0 West Liberty Closes With 34-0 Victory: Win Over Salem Gives Bartell Team 4th Conference Title Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 23, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103018102/west-liberty-closes-with-34-0-victory/ Newspapers.com Marshall 1946 Marshall Thundering Herd football team 1946 Marshall Thundering Herd football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 2–7–1 2–0 Cam Henderson 9th Jack Chapman Don Gibson Fairfield Stadium 1942 The 1946 Marshall Thundering Herd football team was an American football team that represented Marshall University of Huntington, West Virginia. In its ninth season under head coach Cam Henderson, the team compiled a 2–7–1 record and was outscored by a total of 190 to 145.2008 Marshall Football Guide Marshall University 2018 August 25, 2020 184 https://s3.amazonaws.com/herdzone.com/documents/2018/6/13/08_fb_guide_6.pdf Potomac State 1946 Potomac State Catamounts football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 7–2 7–1 D.G. Lough Stayman Field The 1946 Potomac State Catamounts football team was an American football team that represented Potomac State College of Keyser, West Virginia. Led by head coach D.G. Lough, the Catamounts compiled a 7–2 record (7–1 against WVIAC teams), finished in third place in the WVIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 105 to 49.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 212 y y y Eastern September 20 vs West Virginia Tech W 7-0 Concord W 13-6 Morris Harvey W 7-0 Shepherd W 21-0 Davis & Elkins W 7-0 Salem W 20-0 Glenville State W 24-6 November 9 2:00 p.m. California State (PA)<ncg> Stayman Field Keyser, WV L 6-21 2,500 Yewcie, Baisi And M'Farland In Cat Lineup https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909456/cumberland-evening-times/ Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland November 8, 1946 19 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com California Teachers Hand Potomac State First Loss, 21-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909700/cumberland-sunday-times/ Cumberland Sunday Times Cumberland, Maryland November 9, 1946 31 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com California Tchrs. Win Seventh The Pittsburgh Press November 10, 1946 31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102870931/california-tchrs-win-seventh/ Newspapers.com West Liberty State L 0-7 West Virginia Tech 1946 West Virginia Tech Golden Bears football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 6–2 5–1 Steve Harrick The 1946 West Virginia Tech Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the West Virginia University Institute of Technology of Beckley, West Virginia. Led by head coach Steve Harrick, the team compiled a 6–2 record (5–1 against WVIAC teams), finished in fourth place in the WVIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 96 to 66.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 231 y y y Eastern September 20 vs Potomac State L 0-7 Marietta<ncg> W 21-0 Fairmont State W 10-0 Glenville State W 7-0 October 19 8:15 p.m. at California (PA)<ncg> Charleroi Stadium Charleroi, PA L 2-38 5,000 Vulcans Eye Fourth Win https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910475/the-morning-herald/ The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania October 19, 1946 8 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com Vulcans Rout Tech Eleven https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102910585/the-morning-herald/ The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pennsylvania October 21, 1946 10 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com West Virginia Wesleyan W 23-15 Concord W 26-0 Morris Harvey W 7-6 Fairmont State 1946 Fairmont State Fighting Falcons football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 4–3–1 3–1–1 Squibb Wilson 4th The 1946 Fairmont State Fighting Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Fairmont State University of Fairmont, West Virginia. Led by head coach Squibb Wilson, the Fighting Falcons compiled a 4–3–1 record (3–1–1 against WVIAC teams), finished in fifth place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 70 to 55.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 177 y y Glenville State W 7-0 West Virginia Tech L 0-10 Bethany (WV) W 13-0 October 19 at Indiana State (PA)<ncg> Indiana, PA L 7-33 5,000 College Trips Unbeaten Fairmont 33 to 7: Indians' Aerial Strategy Nets 106 Yards; Falcons Score Lone T.D. In Fourth The Indiana Gazette Bob Fisher October 21, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112726416/college-trips-unbeaten-fairmont-33-to/ Newspapers.com October 25 Slippery Rock State<ncg> Fairmont, WV W 7-0 Fairmont Tops Slippery Rock: Monessen's Joe Beck Scores All 7 Points Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 26, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112725406/fairmont-tops-slippery-rock/ Newspapers.com Concord T 0-0 Shepherd W 21-7 November 16 California (PA)<ncg> Fairmont, WV L 0-20 Vulcans Win 8th Contest The Morning Herald November 18, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112722841/vulcans-win-8th-contest/ Newspapers.com West Virginia Wesleyan 1946 West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 6–3 4–3 Cecil B. Ross 18th The 1946 West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented West Virginia Wesleyan College of Buckhannon, West Virginia. Led by head coach Cecil B. Ross, the Bobcats compiled a 6–3 record (4–3 against WVIAC teams), finished in sixth place in the WVIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 134 to 97.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 232 y y September 28 at Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV L 12-29 Glenville State W 19-6 Salem W 6-0 October 18 Morris Harvey Buckhannon, WV L 2-6 Waynesburg W 13-6 West Virginia Tech L 15-23 Marietta<ncg> W 33-20 Bethany (WV) W 14-7 Davis & Elkins W 20-0 Davis & Elkins 1946 Davis & Elkins Senators football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 3–5–2 2–3–1 Harvey E. Rooker The 1946 Davis & Elkins Senators football team was an American football team that represented Davis & Elkins College of Elkins, West Virginia. Led by head coach Harvey E. Rooker, the Senators compiled a 3–5–2 record (2–3–1 against WVIAC teams), finished in seventh place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 121 to 59.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 173 y y September 21 at Quantico Marines Quantico, VA W 14-6 Shepherd W 19-0 Salem W 19-12 Moravian T 0-0 Potomac State L 0-7 West Liberty State L 0-31 Alliance L 7-13 Glenville State T 0-0 St. Vincent L 0-32 West Virginia Wesleyan L 0-20 Morris Harvey 1946 Morris Harvey Golden Eagles football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 2–5 2–3 Alderson Propps 1st first 2 games Eddie King 1st season, final 5 games Laidley Field The 1946 Morris Harvey Golden Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Morris Harvey College (now part of University of Charleston) of Charleston, West Virginia. Alderson Propps began the season as head football coach and athletic director at Morris Harvey, but resigned after the team lost its first two games. He was succeeded by assistant coach Eddie King. College Coach Quits https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105898959/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph/ Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Associated Press October 15, 1946 22 July 19, 2022 Newspapers.com The Eagles compiled an overall record 2–5 record with mark of 2–3 in conference play, finishing in eighth place in the WVIAC. They were outscored by a total of 117 to 38.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 199 Eastern y y y September 28 1946 Morehead State Eagles Morehead State<ncg> Laidley Field Charleston, WV L 6-39 October 5 Potomac State Laidley Field Charleston, WV L 0-7 3,500 Catamounts Beat Morris-Harvey, 7-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105901055/cumberland-sunday-times/ Cumberland Sunday Times Cumberland, Maryland Associated Press October 6, 1946 27 July 19, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 at West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon, WV W 6-2 November 2 Marshall Laidley Field Charleston, WV L 0-34 November 9 2:30 p.m. at Youngstown<ncg> Rayen Stadium Youngstown, OH L 14-28 4,500 Youngtown Plays Tomorrow https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105899434/the-times-tribune/ The Scranton Times Scranton, Pennsylvania November 8, 1946 34 July 19, 2022 Newspapers.com Youngstown Nips Morris Harvey The Raleigh Register Beckley, West Virginia November 10, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102122585/youngstown-nips-morris-harvey/ Newspapers.com November 16 at West Virginia Tech Montgomery, WV L 6-7 November 23 Glenville State Laidley Field Charleston, WV W 6-0 Concord 1946 Concord Mountain Lions football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 1–5–2 1–3–2 James Callaghan The 1946 Concord Mountain Lions football team was an American football team that represented Concord State University of Athens, West Virginia. Led by head coach James Callaghan, the team compiled a 1–5–2 record (1–3–2 against WVIAC teams), finished in ninth place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 126 to 34.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 171 y y Potomac State L 6-13 Shepherd W 21-7 VPI "B"" team L 0-6 Glenville State T 0-0 West Virginia Tech L 0-26 Fairmont State T 0-0 West Liberty State L 7-48 Emory & Henry L 0-26 Glenville State 1946 Glenville State Pioneers football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 1–5–2 1–5–2 Carlos Ratliff 1st The 1946 Glenville State Pioneers football team was an American football team that represented Glenville State University of Glenville, West Virginia. In their first year under head coach Carlos Ratliff, the team compiled a 1–5–2 record (1–5–2 against WVIAC teams), finished in tenth place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 63 to 32.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 180 y y Fairmont State L 0-7 West Virginia Wesleyan L 6-19 West Virginia Tech L 0-7 Concord T 0-0 Shepherd W 20-0 Potomac State L 6-24 Davis & Elkins T 0-0 Morris Havey L 0-6 Shepherd 1946 Shepherd Rams football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 1–5 1–5 Cleftus Lowe 1st The 1946 Shepherd Rams football team was an American football team that represented Shepherd State University of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Led by first-year head coach Cleftus Lowe, the team compiled a 1–5 record (1–5 against WVIAC teams), finished in eleventh place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 102 to 21.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 180 y y Davis & Elkins L 0-19 Concord L 7-21 Potomac State L 0-21 Salem W 7-0 Fairmont State L 7-21 Glenville State L 0-20 Bethany 1946 Bethany Bison football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 1–7 0–2 Don L. Phillips 1st The 1946 Bethany Bison football team was an American football team that represented Bethany College of Bethany, West Virginia. In their first year under head coach Don L. Phillips, the team compiled a 1–7 record (0–2 against WVIAC teams), finished in twelfth place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 124 to 45.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 164 y y September 28 at Washington & Jefferson<ncg> College Field Washington, PA L 0-6 Mount Union<ncg> L 6-20 Fairmont State L 0-13 Geneva L 0-19 Westminster L 7-13 November 2 Buffalo<ncg> Bethany, WV L 6-32 Buffalo Trims Bethany, 32 to 6 Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph November 3, 1946 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97855048/buffalo-trims-bethany-32-to-6/ Newspapers.com November 9 Clarion State<ncg> Bethany, WV W 19-7 West Virginia Wesleyan L 7-14 Salem 1946 Salem Tigers football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference WVIAC 0–8 0–5 Sam Gwosden The 1946 Salem Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Salem University of Salem, West Virginia. Led by head coach Sam Gwosden, the team compiled a 0–8 record (0–5 against WVIAC teams), finished in 13th place in the WVIAC, and were outscored by a total of 192 to 18.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 216 y y Alliance L 0-7 Davis & Elkins L 12-19 West Virginia Wesleyan L 0-6 Potomac State L 0-20 Shepherd L 0-7 October 31 at California State (PA)<ncg> Charleroi Stadium Charleroi, PA L 0-54 3,000 California Teachers Roll To Easy Win Over Salem, 54-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102909850/the-daily-republican/ The Daily Republican Monongahela, Pennsylvania United Press November 1, 1946 2 May 31, 2022 Newspapers.com St. Vincent's L 6-45 West Liberty State L 0-34 References