The 1945 Southwestern Pirates football team represented Southwestern University during the 1945 college football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Randolph M. Medley, the Pirates compiled a record of 2–6–1.
| 1945 Southwestern Pirates football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Texas Conference |
| Record | 2–6–1 (0–0 Texas) |
| Head coach |
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| Captain | Ed J. "Blotz" Blodzinski |
Schedule
edit| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14 | Bergstrom Field* | Georgetown, TX | T 6–6 | [1] | ||
| September 22 | 8:15 p.m. | at Texas Tech* | L 0–7 | 7,000 | [2][3] | |
| September 29 | 2:30 p.m. | at Texas* | L 0–46 | 9,000 | [4][5][6] | |
| October 6 | at Rice* | W 13–7 | 11,000 | [7] | ||
| October 13 | vs. University of Mexico* | San Antonio, TX | W 32–6 | 8,500 | [8] | |
| October 20 | at Louisiana Tech* |
| L 14–20 | [9] | ||
| November 3 | at Baylor* | Waco, TX | L 0–19 | 5,000 | [10] | |
| November 16 | at North Camp Hood* | Gatesville, TX | L 13–18 | [11] | ||
| November 24 | vs. Hondo AAF* | Big Spring, TX | L 7–19 | 3,000 | [12] | |
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References
edit- ^ Evans, Wilbur (September 15, 1945). "Bergstrom and Southwestern Battle to 6-6 Deadlock". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. p. 7. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ Barnett, Bill (September 22, 1945). "Tech's Red Raiders And Southwestern U. Pirates To Clash In Grid Opener Tonight". Lubbock Morning Avalanche. Lubbock, Texas. p. 6. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Turner, Mack (September 23, 1945). "Schlinkman's 50-Yard Run Sparks Tech's 7-0 Victory Over Southwestern Pirates". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Lubbock, Texas. p. 4. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Evans, Wilbur (September 29, 1945). "Longhorn Clash With Southwestern Today at 2:30 p. m." The Austin American. Austin, Texas. p. 7. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Hart, Weldon (September 30, 1945). "Steer Touchdowns Rain for 46-0 Win Over Southwestern". Sunday American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. p. 1. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Hart, Weldon (September 30, 1945). "Longhorns Swamp Pirates, 46-0 (continued)". Sunday American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. p. 13. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Pirates Score Over Rice, 13-7". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. Associated Press. October 7, 1945. p. 11. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Pirates Outclass Mexico U., 32-6". Sunday American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. Associated Press. October 14, 1945. p. 15. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Bulldogs defeat Southwest in final minutes". The Times. October 21, 1945. Retrieved June 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bears Score Twice in Second, Roll Over Southwestern, 19-0". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. Associated Press. November 4, 1945. p. 11. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Southwestern Falls Before Camp Hood". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. Associated Press. November 17, 1945. p. 9. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Cunningham Leads Hondo To 19-7 Win". Tulsa Daily World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. Associated Press. November 25, 1945. p. 3, sports section. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "All-time Game Results". Southwestern University. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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