1943 Camp Lejeune Marines football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1943 Camp Lejeune Marines football Independent 6–2–1 Marvin Bell 1st first 2 games Jack Chevigny 1st season, last 7 games The 1943 Camp Lejeune Marines football team represented the United States Marine Corps's Camp Lejeune, located in New River, North Carolina, during the 1943 college football season. The Marines compiled a record of 6–2–1. Second Lieutenant Marvin Bell was named head coach of the team on September 9. Bell had graduated from Marquette University in 1936 and served as ends coach for the Marquette football team under head coaches Frank Murray, Paddy Driscoll, and Thomas E. Stidham.Hawkins A. D. Lt. Marvin Bell Named Camp Lejeune Coach https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal/123186362/ Winston-Salem Journal Winston-Salem, North Carolina September 10, 1943 17 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com On September 30, after the first two games of the season, Jack Chevigny was appointed the team's head coach. Bell remained an assistant coach for the team along with Jack Thurner, who had played college football as a tackle at North Carolina State University and coached at Memphis Catholic High School in 1942. Jack Chevingny Head Coach At Camp Lejeune https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-times-news/123186310/ Daily Times-News Burlington, North Carolina September 30, 1943 6 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com The team's roster included Chuck Drulis and Bob Fitch. In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Camp Lejeune ranked 38th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 86.5.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 18 3:30 p.m. l y Duke Duke Stadium Durham, NC 0–40 12,076 Horner Jack Duke Plays Strong Opponent In Camp Lejeune Marines Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123184360/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina September 18, 1943 4 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Herbert Dick Blue Devils Rout Marines Marines, 40 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer/123184712/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina September 19, 1943 10 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 3:00 p.m. l Bainbridge New River, NC 0–9 Bainbridge To Tackle Marines https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal/123186031/ Winston-Salem Journal Winston-Salem, North Carolina Associated Press September 25, 1943 8 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Lejeune Bows To Bainbridge The Baltimore Sun September 26, 1942 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17753234/lejeune_bows_to_bainbridge/ Newspapers.com October 9 2:00 p.m. w North Carolina B team New River, NC 26–0 Marines To Play Carolina White https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123187218/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina October 9, 1943 4 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Camp Lejeune Defeats Carolina Whites, 26-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123187088/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina Associated Press October 10, 1943 3, section 4 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16 2:00 p.m. w Fort Monroe New River, NC 51–0 Ft. Monroe Plays at Camp Lejeune https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123187470/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina October 16, 1943 4 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Marines Win, 51-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123187307/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina Associated Press October 17, 1943 3, section 4 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 3:00 p.m. w Jacksonville NATTC New River, NC 20–7 Lejeune Engages Raiders OF NATTC https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer/123078516/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina Associated Press October 23, 1943 7 April 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Lejeune Defeats Air Raiders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer/123078428/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina Associated Press October 24, 1943 10 April 18, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 2:00 p.m. w Camp Davis New River, NC 14–0 Camp Lejeune Plays Camp Davis Soldiers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer/123116789/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina October 30, 1943 7 April 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Camp Lejeune Marines Defeat Camp Davis, 14 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wilmington-morning-star/123116575/ The Sunday Star-News Wilmington, North Carolina Associated Press October 31, 1943 8 April 18, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 2:00 p.m. w Norfolk Fleet Marines New River, NC 55–6 Lejeune To Play https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record/123187625/ Greensboro Daily News Greensboro, North Carolina Associated Press November 5, 1943 8, section 2 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Camp Lejeune Routes Norfolk Marines, 55-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal/123187816/ Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel Winston-Salem, North Carolina Associated Press November 7, 1943 14 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13 2:30 p.m. t y North Carolina Pre-Flight Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC 14–14 Camp Lejeune Meets Cloudbusters Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer/123188364/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina Associated Press November 13, 1943 7 April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com Lejeune Balked By Pre-Flight With 14-14 Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun/123188242/ The Durham Herald-Sun Durham, North Carolina Associated Press November 14, 1943 2, section IV April 19, 2023 Newspapers.com November 27 w y Jacksonville NATTC Jacksonville, FL 13–6 5,000 Camp Lejeune Marines Edge Raiders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wilmington-morning-star/123078616/ The Sunday Star-News Wilmington, North Carolina Associated Press November 28, 1943 8 April 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Daye John 2014 Encyclopedia of Armed Forces Football Haworth, New Jersey St. Johann Press 140 978-1-937943-21-9 References Camp Lejeune Category:Camp Lejeune Marines football Camp Lejeune Marines football