1928 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team

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]

1928 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football
ConferenceCentral Intercollegiate Conference
Record8–0 (6–0 CIC)
Head coach
CaptainLester Selves
Home stadiumSchaffner Field
Seasons
← 1927
1929 →
1928 Central Intercollegiate Conference football standings
Conf Overall
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
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
October 6Southwestern (KS)Emporia, KSW 19–0[2]
October 13at WashburnTopeka, KSW 20–0[3]
October 202:30 p.m.vs. Westminster (MO)*W 13–0[4][5]
October 26Kirksville Osteopaths*
  • Shaffner Field
  • Emporia, KS
W 25–0[6]
November 3at Pittsburg State
W 20–0[7][8]
November 9Hays TeachersEmporia, KSW 33–0[9]
November 17at Wichita
W 27–0[10]
November 29Emporia Teachers
  • ?
  • Emporia, KS
W 18–05,000[11]

References

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  1. ^ "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  .
  2. ^ "Builders Beaten BY C. Of E. Crew". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. October 7, 1928. p. 23. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "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  .
  4. ^ "Blue Jays-C. Of. E." Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. October 20, 1928. p. 16. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "C. Of E. Triumphs". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. October 21, 1928. p. 2B. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ "Put Cure To Doctors". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. October 27, 1928. p. 5. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ "Pittsburgh Hopes To Spring Upset". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 3, 1928. p. 14. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ "C. Of E. Triumphs Over Gorillas". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 4, 1928. p. 24. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ "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  .
  10. ^ "Shockers Are Buried in Mud". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. November 18, 1928. p. 24. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  11. ^ "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  .