The 1946 Bethany Swedes football team was an American football team that represented Bethany College as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . In their sixth, non-consecutive season under head coach Ray D. Hahn , the team compiled a 6–2 record (5–1 against KCAC opponents) and won the KCAC championship.[ 2] [ 3]
The team played its home games at Bethany Field in Lindsborg, Kansas .
The 1946 Ottawa Braves football team was an American football team that represented Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Wally A. Forsberg , the team compiled a 7–1–1 record (4–1–1 against KCAC opponents), tied for second place in the KCAC, shut out seven of nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 233 to 33.[ 13]
The 1946 Baker Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Karl Spear , the team compiled a 5–3–1 record (4–1–1 against KCAC opponents), tied for second place in the KCAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 154 to 71.[ 20]
The 1946 McPherson Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Thomas C. Hayden , the team compiled a 4–3–1 record (3–2–1 against KCAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the KCAC, and was outscored by a total of 114 to 107.[ 26]
The 1946 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes football team was an American football team that represented Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Virgil Baer , the team compiled a 3–4–2 record (2–3–1 against KCAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the KCAC, and was outscored by a total of 72 to 54.[ 30]
The 1946 Bethel Graymaroons football team was an American football team that represented Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Bob Tully , the team compiled a 2–6 record (1–5 against KCAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the KCAC, and was outscored by a total of 113 to 51.[ 35]
Date Opponent Site Result Source Ottawa L 0–33
NW Oklahoma Teachers* L 6–14
Bethany L 0–31
Baker L 7–13
McPherson L 6–7
College of Emporia W 20–0
Sterling* W 12–9
Kansas Wesleyan L 0–6
The 1946 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies football team was an American football team that represented the College of Emporia in Emporia, Kansas , as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Walt Newland , the team compiled a 1–8 record (0–6 against KCAC opponents), finished in last place in the KCAC, and was outscored by a total of 195 to 38.[ 36]
Date Opponent Site Result Source Haskell Institute* W 26–7
St Benedict's* L 0–18
McPherson L 0–28
Baker L 0–32
October 26 Bethany Emporia, KS L 0–25[ 8] Kansas Wesleyan L 6–26
Bethel L 0–20
Ottawa L 0–20
Southwestern L 6–19
At the end of the season, the Associated Press (AP) selected a 1946 Kansas Conference all-star team. Ottawa, which finished second in the conference standings, placed four players on the first team. Conference champion Bethany placed three on the first team. The first-team picks by position were:
Backs: Bill Olson, Bethany; Roy Carlson, Bethany; John Wassmer, Ottawa; Howard Knight, Baker
Ends: Jim Irick, Baker; James Cahoon, Bethany
Tackles: Warren Smith, Kansas Wesleyan; Buck Reinicker, McPherson
Guards: Harry Trigg, Ottawa; Tom Trigg, Ottawa
Center: Bill Erickson, Ottawa [ 37] [ 38]
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October 19, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Bethany Defeats C. of E., 25 to 0: Swedes Score in Each Quarter at Homecoming Tilt" . The Emporia Daily Gazette . October 28, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Swedes Hold Early Lead" . The Parsons Sun . November 2, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Swedes Cash In on Fumbles" . The Parsons Sun . November 9, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ Crump, Laymond (November 24, 1946). "Chiefs Paddle Bethany, 61-6, As Victor Scores 31 Points" . The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, OK . p. 39. Retrieved December 4, 2019 – via Newspapers.com ^ Crump, Laymond (November 24, 1946). "Chief Flatten Bethany, 61 to 6, For Ninth win (continued)" . The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, OK . p. 40. Retrieved December 4, 2019 – via Newspapers.com ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 208. ^ "Braves Smother Haskell, 45-0" . The Parsons Sun . September 23, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Ottawa Drubs Bethel" . The Emporia Gazette . September 28, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Ottawa U. Wins Again" . The Emporia Gazette . October 5, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Braves-Coyotes Battle, Tie: Recalled Touchdown Rn by B. Knight Makes Scoreless Game" . The Wesleyan Advance . October 16, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ "C. of E. Drops 20 To 0 Decision to Ottawa Braves" . The Emporia Gazette . November 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Ottawa Raps Baker" . The Wichita Eagle . November 23, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com .^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 163. ^ "Builders To Open: Southwestern Will Play at Baker This Afternoon in Football Revival" . The Wichita Eagle . September 27, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Baker Scores 32 To 0 Victory Over College of Emporia" . The Emporia Gazette . October 19, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Baker Nips Bethell, 13-7" . The Parsons Sun . October 26, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Baker Trounces Haskell, 49-0" . The Parsons Sun . November 9, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Coyotes Lose to Baker 3-0" . The Wesleyan Advance . November 20, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 194. ^ "McPherson Hands College of Emporia 28 to 0 Defeat: Bulldogs Score in Every Period to Win Conference Game" . The Emporia Gazette . October 12, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Bulldogs Smother Coyotes 28-0" . The Wesleyan Advance . October 23, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Vikings In Top Form: McPherson Is Missouri Valley's Foe Tonight" . The Kansas City Star . November 15, 1946. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com .^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 188. ^ "Coyotes Drop Opener to Ft. Hays At Lewis Stadium Last Saturday" . The Wesleyan Advance . September 25, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Coyotes Defeat Morningside In Season's First Home Game" . The Wesleyan Advance . October 2, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Coyotes Win Homecoming 26-6: Ole Smith Loads Purple and Gold to First Conference Win with a Show of Spectacular Running as Coyotes Romp Over College of Emporia" . The Wesleyan Advance . November 6, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Coyotes Win Thriller 6-0: Barnett Snares Pass in Closing Seconds to Turn Back Graymaroons" . The Wesleyan Advance . November 27, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com .^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 164. ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 132, 176. ^ "Braves Place 4 On First Team" . The Parsons Sun . November 30, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ "C. of E. Gridders Get Honorable Mention" . The Emporia Gazette . December 2, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .
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