1955 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

January 2025 1955 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football 6 Hillsdale Champion Football 1954 1956 The 1955 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 1955 college football season. The Hillsdale Dales, in their second season under head coach Muddy Waters, won the conference championship with a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 against MIAA opponents). Conference overview Conf. rankTeamHead coachConf. recordOverall recordPoints scoredPoints against1HillsdaleMuddy Waters6–09–0302862 KalamazooRolla Anderson4–25–3118109 3 (tie)AlmaLloyd Eaton3–35–41871413 (tie)HopeRuss DeVette3–34–51871583 (tie)AlbionMorley Fraser3–33–5991256AdrianJoe Fortunato2–44–5139186 7OlivetWarren Thomas0–61–857246 State College Grid Facts https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51613203/detroit-free-press/ Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan November 21, 1955 36 May 18, 2020 Newspapers.com Individual leaders The MIAA individual leaders (limited to conference games unless stated otherwise) included:Clark, Raab Lead MIAA Statistics The Battle Creek Enquirer and News November 19, 1955 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-clark-raab-lead-m/134373580/ Newspapers.com1955 MIAA Standings and Stats Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association October 21, 2023 https://www.miaa.org/sports/fball/all-time/fball55.pdf Scoring - Nate Clark, Hillsdale, 114 points in conference games (19 touchdowns); 144 points in all games (24 touchdowns) Rushing - Marv Raab, Alma, 672 yards on 78 carries Passing - Fred Hobart, Adrian, 26 of 52 attempts for 483 yards; John Holmlund, Hope, 445 yards Receiving - Leon Harper, Adrian, 20 receptions for 323 yards; Joe Iauch, Olivet, 23 receptions for 309 yards Total offense - Marv Raab, Alma, 683 yards (672 rushing yards, 11 passing yards); Rollie Wahl, Olivet, 658 yards Teams Hillsdale 1955 Hillsdale Dales football team 1955 Hillsdale Dales football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 9–0 6–0 Muddy Waters 2nd MIAA champion The 1955 Hillsdale Dales football team represented Hillsdale College in the MIAA during the 1955 college football season. In their second year under head coach Muddy Waters, the Dales compiled a 9–0 record (6–0 against MIAA opponents), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 302 to 86.2009 Hillsdale College Football Media Guide Hillsdale College 62 November 11, 2021 https://issuu.com/hillsdalechargers/docs/09hcfbmediaguide1955 Football Team Hillsdale College November 12, 2021 https://www.hillsdalechargers.com/athletics/HOF/1955fballteam Newspapers.com The season was part of Hillsdale's 34-game winning streak extending from 1954 to 1957.1957 Hillsdale College Football Team Hillsdale College November 12, 2021 https://www.hillsdalechargers.com/athletics/HOF/1957fballteam The 1955 team declined an invitation to play in the 1956 Tangerine Bowl due to the organizers' stipulation that Hillsdale's four black players remain at home. One of the black players was Nate Clark who led the country in scoring with 144 points scored in nine games. yes September 17 1955 Anderson Ravens Anderson (IN)<ncg> Hillsdale, MI W 42–7 Dales Hand Indiana '11' 47 to 7 Loss Lansing State Journal September 18, 1955 51 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88781555/dales-hand-indiana-11-47-to-7-loss/ Newspapers.comHillsdale Crushes Anderson In Opener Anderson Herald September 18, 1955 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88781657/hillsdale-crushes-anderson/ Newspapers.com September 24 at Michigan State Normal<ncg> Ypsilanti, MI W 20–6 Dales Romp Past Hurons Detroit Free Press September 25, 1955 C5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88781426/dales-romp-past-hurons/ Newspapers.com October 1 Olivet Hillsdale, MI W 45–6 Dales Crush Olivet, 45–6 Detroit Free Press October 2, 1955 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88781262/dales-crush-olivet-45-6/ Newspapers.com October 8 at Albion Albion, MI W 14–7 Hillsdale Sneaks by Albion, 14–7 Lansing State Journal October 9, 1955 62 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88781137/hillsdale-albion/ Newspapers.com October 15 Alma Hillsdale, MI W 27–20 Alma Downed: Clark's 4 Tallies Win for Hillsdale Detroit Free Press October 16, 1955 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88780987/alma-downed-clarks-4-tallies-win-for/ Newspapers.com October 22 at Hope Holland, MI W 19–13 Hillsdale's Rally Nips Hope, 19–13 Lansing State Journal October 23, 1955 71 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88780846/hillsdales-rally-nips-hope-19-13/ Newspapers.com October 29 Kalamazoo Hillsdale, MI W 41–7 Dales Clinch Tie for Title Detroit Free Press October 30, 1955 D5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88780716/dales-clinch-tie-for-title/ Newspapers.com November 5 at Adrian Adrian, MI W 62–7 Dales' Clark Gets 5 TDs In 62–7 Rout Detroit Free Press November 6, 1955 2D November 12 1955 Lewis Flyers Lewis (IL)<ncg> Hillsdale, MI W 27–13 Lewis Absorbs 27–13 Beating By Hillsdale Chicago Tribune November 13, 1955 II-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88780564/hillsdale-lewis/ Newspapers.com Kalamazoo 1955 Kalamazoo Hornets football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 5–3 4–2 Rolla Anderson 3rd Angell Field The 1955 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In their third year under head coach Rolla Anderson, the Hornets compiled a 5–3 record (4–2 against MIAA opponents), finished the season in second place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 118 to 109. y y September 24 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Illinois<ncg> Charleston, IL L 0-15 Eastern Scores Late To Nudge Kalamazoo, 15-0 The Pantagraph Bloomington, Illinois September 25, 1955 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-eastern-scores-late-to-nu/133840686/ Newspapers.com Kalamazoo At Eastern Today https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85421259/herald-and-review/ Decatur Herald Decatur, Illinois September 24, 1955 12 September 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Eastern Raps Kalamazoo in Opener, 15-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85421329/the-decatur-daily-review/ Decatur Sunday Herald and Review Decatur, Illinois September 25, 1955 19 September 16, 2021 Newspapers.com October 1 Alma Kalamazoo, MI L 6-15 Alma Chalks Up 3rd Straight Detroit Free Press October 2, 1955 4C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-alma-chalks-up-3rd-st/133843592/ Newspapers.com October 8 at Hope Holland, MI W 20-7 October 15 1955 Defiance Yellow Jackets Defiance Kalamazoo, MI W 20-12 Kalamazoo Defeats Defiance, 20-12 The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 16, 1955 II-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-kalamazoo-defeats/133841261/ Newspapers.com October 22 Adrian Kalamazoo, MI W 26-19 Kazoo Posts 26-19 Win Over Adrian The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 23, 1955 III-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-kazoo-posts-26-19/133842887/ Newspapers.com October 29 at Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI L 7-41 November 5 Olivet Kalamazoo, MI W 26-0 Kalamazoo Tips Olivet Lansing State Journal November 6, 1955 69 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-kalamazoo-tips-oli/133842501/ Newspapers.com November 12 at Albion Albion, MI W 13-0 Kalamazoo Blanks Albion, 13 to 0 Lansing State Journal November 13, 1955 65 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-kalamazoo-blanks-a/133842200/ Newspapers.com Alma 1955 Alma Scots football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 5–4 3–3 Lloyd Eaton 7th The 1955 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College of Alma, Michigan. In their seventh and final year under head coach Lloyd Eaton, the Scots compiled a 5–4 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 141.Alma Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse October 21, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/alma/1955-1959_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150907095912/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/alma/1955-1959_yearly_results.php 2015-09-07 Alma's Marv Raab led the MIAA in both rushing yards in conference games (672 yards on 78 carries) and total offense (683 yards). y September 17 1955 Indiana Central Greyhounds Indiana Central<ncg> Alma, MI W 20-0 Raab Paces Alma Past Indiana Foe Lansing State Journal September 18, 1955 50 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-raab-paces-alma-pa/133879882/ Newspapers.com September 24 at 1955 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan<ncg> Marquette, MI W 33-0 October 1 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI W 15-6 October 8 Adrian Alma, MI W 21-6 Raab Gets Alma Off to Fast Start Detroit Free Press October 9, 1955 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-raab-gets-alma-off-to/133880662/ Newspapers.com October 15 at Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI L 20-27 October 22 Olivet Alma, MI W 31-6 Raab Paces Alma Over Olivet, 31-6 The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 23, 1955 III-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-raab-paces-alma-ov/133886137/ Newspapers.com October 29 at Albion Albion, MI L 13-20 Albion Nips Alma In Thriller Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 30, 1955 III-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-albion-nips-alma-i/133885953/ Newspapers.com November 5 1955 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Alma, MI L 20-39 November 12 Hope Alma, MI L 14-37 Hope Drubs Alma, 37-14 To End Season on High Note The Holland Evening Sentinel November 14, 1955 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-holland-evening-sentinel-hope-drubs/133886736/ Hope 1955 Hope Flying Dutchmen football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 4–5 3–3 Russ DeVette 1st The 1955 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Russ DeVette, the Dutchmen compiled a 4–5 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 158.1955 Hope (MI) College Football Data Warehouse October 21, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=1468&year=1955 https://web.archive.org/web/20150915061800/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=1468&year=1955 2015-09-15 y y September 17 at Michigan State Normal<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 0-27 Normal Routs Hope, 27-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97011240/detroit-free-press/ March 5, 2022 Detroit Free Press September 18, 1955 2D Newspapers.com September 24 Heidelberg<ncg> Holland, MI L 6-28 October 1 1955 Carroll Pioneers Carroll<ncg> Holland, MI W 19-13 Hope Scores Three Times in Finale to Beat Carroll, 19-13: Pioneers Tire And Fade Out in Last Quarter Waukesha Daily Freeman October 3, 1955 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waukesha-daily-freeman-hope-scores-three/133890001/ Newspapers.com October 8 Kalamazoo Holland, MI L 7-20 Kalamazoo Beats Hope To Even MIAA Record Lansing State Journal October 9, 1955 62 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-kalamazoo-beats-ho/133888256/ Newspapers.com October 15 at Adrian Adrian, MI L 13-18 Adrian Slams Hope into Loop Cellar With 18-13 Victory The Holland Evening Sentinel October 17, 1955 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-holland-evening-sentinel-adrian-slam/133888749/ Newspapers.com October 22 Hillsdale Holland, MI L 13-19 October 29 at Olivet Olivet, MI W 52-13 Hope Clobbers Olivet, 52-13, To Bolt Out of MIAA Cellar: Dutch Run Wild In Chalking Up First Loop Win The Holland Evening Sentinel October 31, 1955 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-holland-evening-sentinel-hope-clobbe/133889282/ Newspapers.com November 5 at Albion Holland, MI W 40-6 1,900 Hope Dumps Albion, 40-6 On Strong Ground Game: Dutch Break Loose In Final Half For MIAA Victory The Holland Evening Sentinel November 7, 1955 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-holland-evening-sentinel-hope-dumps/133887444/ Newspapers.com November 12 at Alma Alma, MI W 37-14 Albion 1955 Albion Britons football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 3–5 3–3 Morley Fraser 2nd The 1955 Albion Britons football team represented Albion College of Albion, Michigan. In their second year under head coach Morley Fraser, the Britons compiled a 3–5 record (3–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 135 to 99.Albion Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse October 21, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/albion/1955-1959_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150906203605/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/albion/1955-1959_yearly_results.php 2015-09-06 y y September 24 at Wabash<ncg> Ingalls Field Crawfordsville, IN L 7-13 Wabash Beats Albion Muncie Star September 25, 1955 C3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-wabash-beats-albion/133899114/ Newspapers.com October 1 at Adrian Adrian, MI W 13-7 Britons Top Adrian in Tight Battle The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 2, 1955 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-britons-top-adrian/133900427/ Newspapers.com October 8 Hillsdale Albion, MI L 7-14 October 15 at Olivet Olivet, MI W 26-7 Jim Hurd Sparkplugs Albion Over Olivet Lansing State Journal October 16, 1955 65 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-jim-hurd-sparkplug/133900026/ Newspapers.com October 22 1955 Beloit Buccaneers Beloit<ncg> Albion, MI L 20-28 Beloit Bucs Tip Albion The Herald-Telegram October 24, 1955 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chippewa-herald-telegram-beloit-bucs-tip/133899667/ Newspapers.com October 29 Alma Albion, MI W 20-13 November 5 at Hope Holland, MI L 6-40 1,900 November 12 Kalamazoo Albion, MI L 0-13 Adrian 1955 Adrian Bulldogs football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 4–5 2–4 Joe Fortunato 3rd The 1955 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College of Adrian, Michigan. In their third and final year under head coach Joe Fortunato, the Bulldogs compiled a 4–5 record (2–4 against MIAA opponents), finished in sixth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 186 to 139.Adrian Yearly Results College Football Data Warehouse October 21, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/adrian/1955-1959_yearly_results.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150907054547/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/adrian/1955-1959_yearly_results.php 2015-09-07 Two Adrian players ranked as statistical leaders in conference games. Fred Hobart led the conference with 483 passing yards, and Leon Harper was the receiving leader with 20 receptions for 323 yards. y September 17 1955 Wilmington Quakers Wilmington (OH)<ncg> Adrian, MI W 22-19 Wilmington Loses Albion Beacon Journal September 19, 1955 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-wilmington-lose/133908017/ Newspapers.com September 24 1955 Defiance Yellow Jackets Defiance<ncg> Adrian, MI W 25-12 October 1 Albion Adrian, MI L 7-13 October 8 at Alma Alma, MI L 6-21 October 15 Hope Adrian, MI W 18-13 October 22 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI L 19-26 October 29 1955 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Adrian, MI L 15-20 Adrian Upset By Ferris, 20-15 Detroit Free Press October 30, 1955 6D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-adrian-upset-by-ferri/133902063/ Newspapers.com November 5 Hillsdale Adrian, MI L 7-62 November 12 at Olivet Olivet, MI W 20-0 Olivet '11' Beaten By Adrian, 20-0 The Battle Creek Enquirer and News November 13, 1955 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-olivet-11-beaten/133908719/ Newspapers.com Olivet 1955 Olivet Comets football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 1–8 0–6 Warren Thomas 3rd The 1955 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College of Olivet, Michigan. In their third and final year under head coach Warren Thomas, the Comets compiled a 1–8 record (0–6 against MIAA opponents), finished in last place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 246 to 57.Olivet (MI) Records by Year College Football Data Warehouse October 21, 2023 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/year_by_year_current.php?teamid=2401 https://web.archive.org/web/20150907091218/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/year_by_year_current.php?teamid=2401 2015-09-07 y September 17 at Wittenberg<ncg> Springfield, OH L 0-28 Wittenberg Raps Olivet Mansfield News-Journal September 18, 1955 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-wittenberg-raps-olivet/133913260/ Newspapers.com September 24 at 1955 Ferris Institute Bulldogs Ferris Institute<ncg> Big Rapids, MI L 6-12 Ferris Edges Past Olivet, 12 to 6 The Battle Creek Enquirer and News September 25, 1955 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-ferris-edges-past/133913618/ Newspapers.com October 1 at Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI L 6-45 October 8 Grand Rapids JC<ncg> Olivet, MI W 19-6 Wahl Leads Olivet To 19-6 Victory The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 9, 1955 37 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wahl-leads-olivet/133913764/ Newspapers.com October 15 Albion Olivet, MI L 7-26 October 22 at Alma Alma, MI L 6-31 October 29 Hope Olivet, MI L 13-52 November 5 at Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI L 0-26 November 12 Adrian Olivet, MI L 0-20 References