1947 Ball State Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1947 Ball State Cardinals football Independent 5–1–2 John Magnabosco 12th The 1947 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State Teachers College (later renamed Ball State University) as an independent during the 1947 college football season. In their 12th season under head coach John Magnabosco, the Cardinals compiled a 5–1–2 record.2007 Ball State Football Media Guide Ball State University 2007 96 http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/194436/2007Football.pdf;jsessionid=0B37326FBDE020AA536399711948B1E4?sequence=1 July 8, 2020 In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Ball State was ranked at No. 265 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 Schedule y y September 27 at Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN T 6-6 8,000 Butler Comes From Behind Ball State, 6-6, in Grid Opener The Muncie Star Ed Satterfield September 28, 1947 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118894878/butler-comes-from-behind-ball-state/ Newspapers.com October 4 Eastern Illinois Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 21-13 Junk Bob Cards Trim Illinois Club; Await Homecoming Tilt https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109015701/muncie-evening-press/ September 5, 2022 Muncie Evening Press October 6, 1947 11 Newspapers.comCards Score Rousing 21-13 Win Over Eastern Illinois The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 5, 1947 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118888591/cards-score-rousing-21-13-win-over/ Newspapers.com October 11 1947 Valparaiso Crusaders Valparaiso<hc> Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 18-14 4,000 Ball State Beats Valparaiso, 18 to 14: Homecoming Throng Is Thrilled The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 12, 1947 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118892410/ball-state-beats-valparaiso-18-to-14/ Newspapers.com October 18 1947 Saint Joseph's Pumas Saint Joseph's (IN) Muncie, IN T 6-6 St. Joseph's Holds Ball State to 6-6 Tie in Rain: Teams Fail to Capitalize Opportunities The Muncie Press Bob Barnet October 10, 1947 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118889176/st-josephs-holds-ball-state-to-6-6/ Newspapers.com October 23 at 1947 Anderson Ravens Anderson (IN) Anderson, IN W 9-0 3,000 Crippled Cardinals Down Anderson College, 9 to 0: Finally Get Touchdown in Last Quarter The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 24, 1947 29, 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118891900/crippled-cardinals-down-anderson/ Newspapers.com November 1 at 1947 Manchester Spartans Manchester North Manchester, IN W 19-0 Cards Down Spartans, 19-0: Lose Two Markers on Penalties The Muncie Star November 2, 1947 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118891292/cards-down-spartans-19-0-lose-two/ Newspapers.com November 6 at Michigan State Normal Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 7-14 Normal 14-7 Grid Winner The News-Palladium November 8, 1947 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28327345/normal_147_grid_winner/ Newspapers.com November 15 1947 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State Ball State Field Muncie, IN (Victory Bell) W 14-0 Cards Defeat Favored Indiana State: Ball State Ends Season in 14-0 Win The Muncie Star Bob Barnet November 16, 1947 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/118890000/cards-defeat-favored-indiana-state/ Newspapers.com References Ball State Category:Ball State Cardinals football seasons Ball State Cardinals football