The 1928 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team represented the College of Emporia as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Conference (CIC) during the 1928 college football season. Led by first-year head coach L. T. Harr, the Fighting Presbies compiled an overall record of 8–0 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the CIC title. The College of Emporia did not allow a single point all season.[1]
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Conference | Central Intercollegiate Conference |
Record | 8–0 (6–0 CIC) |
Head coach |
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Captain | Lester Selves |
Home stadium | Schaffner Field |
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Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College of Emporia $ | 6 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emporia Teachers | 4 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Southwestern (KS) | 3 | – | 1 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hays Teachers | 3 | – | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | – | 3 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wichita | 2 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washburn | 1 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pittsburg State | 0 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Schedule
editDate | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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October 6 | Southwestern (KS) | Emporia, KS | W 19–0 | [2] | ||
October 13 | at Washburn | Topeka, KS | W 20–0 | [3] | ||
October 20 | 2:30 p.m. | vs. Westminster (MO)* | W 13–0 | [4][5] | ||
October 26 | Kirksville Osteopaths* |
| W 25–0 | [6] | ||
November 3 | at Pittsburg State |
| W 20–0 | [7][8] | ||
November 9 | Hays Teachers | Emporia, KS | W 33–0 | [9] | ||
November 17 | at Wichita |
| W 27–0 | [10] | ||
November 29 | Emporia Teachers |
| W 18–0 | 5,000 | [11] | |
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References
edit- ^ "C. Of E. Finishes Brilliant Season". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 30, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Builders Beaten BY C. Of E. Crew". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. October 7, 1928. p. 23. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "C. Of E. Wallops Washburn College". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. October 14, 1928. p. 24. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Blue Jays-C. Of. E." Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. October 20, 1928. p. 16. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "C. Of E. Triumphs". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. October 21, 1928. p. 2B. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Put Cure To Doctors". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. October 27, 1928. p. 5. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Pittsburgh Hopes To Spring Upset". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 3, 1928. p. 14. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "C. Of E. Triumphs Over Gorillas". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 4, 1928. p. 24. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Lester Selves Runs Wild as C. Of E. Wallops Hays". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 10, 1928. p. 12. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Shockers Are Buried in Mud". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 18, 1928. p. 24. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "M'Cartney Boys Star As College Wins Title Game". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 30, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .