1947 Davidson Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1947 Davidson Wildcats football Southern Conference SoCon 6–3–1 3–3–1 William Story 2nd Richardson StadiumAmerican Legion Memorial Stadium The 1947 Davidson Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Davidson University as a member of the Southern Conference during the 1947 college football season. In its second season under head coach William Story, the team compiled a 6–3–1 record (3–3–1 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 155 to 1081947 Davidson Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 12, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/davidson/1947-schedule.html In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Davidson was ranked at No. 121 out of 500 college football teams.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Richardson Stadium in Davidson, North Carolina. Schedule 1947 AP y y September 20 1947 Elon Fightin' Christians Elon<ncg> Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC W 19-0 Davidson Nip Elon, 19 To 0 The Greenville News September 21, 1947 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28363813/davidson_nips_elon_19_to_0/ Newspapers.com September 27 vs William & Mary Foreman Field Norfolk, VA L 0-21 9,000 Indians In Second Half Rally To Beat Wildcats Daily Press (Newport News, VA) September 28, 1947 10A https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28364088/indians_in_second_half_rally_to_beat/ Newspapers.com October 4 NC State American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC L 0-14 15,000 Wolfpack Edges Out Davidson by 14-0 Count Ashville Citizen-Times October 5, 1947 D2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28363961/wolfpack_edges_out_davidson_by_140/ Newspapers.com October 11 1947 Wofford Terriers Wofford<ncg> American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC W 12-7 3,000 Davidson 'Cat Rallies To Edge Wofford, 12-7 The Greenville News October 12, 1947 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28364191/davidson_cat_rallies_to_edge_wofford/ Newspapers.com October 18 at 1947 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney<ncg> Hampden Sydney, VA W 49-0 Wildcats Claw Hampden-Sydney To Tune Of 49-0 The Staunton News-Leader October 19, 1947 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28364290/wildcats_claw_hampdensydney_to_tune_of/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Washington and Lee Wilson Field Lexington, VA L 0-32 W. & L. Eleven Trims Davidson By 32 To 0 The Baltimore Sun October 26, 1947 Sports 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28364403/w_l_eleven_trims_davidson_by_32_to/ Newspapers.com November 1 VMI Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC T 14-14 Davidson Wildcats Rally In 4th Period To Earn 14-14 Tie With VMI's Keydets The Staunton News-Leader November 2, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28308052/davidson_wildcats_rally_in_4th_period/ Newspapers.com November 8 at Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA W 13-7 3,000 Davidson Overcomes Richmond The Staunton News-Leader November 9, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300612/davidson_overcomes_richmond/ Newspapers.com November 22 The Citadel Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC W 28-7 5,000 Davidson Dips Citadel, 28-7 The Greenville News November 23, 1947 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28364572/davidson_dips_citadel_287/ Newspapers.com November 27 at Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC W 20-6 8,000 Davidson's Passes Reel Furman To Defeat, 20-6 The Greenville News Scoop Latimer November 28, 1947 26–27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28288800/davidsons_passes_reel_furman_to/ Newspapers.com References Davidson Category:Davidson Wildcats football seasons Davidson Wildcats football