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1961 La Verne Leopards football team

The 1961 La Verne Leopards football team was an American football team that represented the University of La Verne of La Verne, California as an independent during the 1961 college football season.[1] In their 14th season under head coach Roland Ortmayer, the Leopards compiled a 7–2 record.

1961 La Verne Leopards football
ConferenceIndependent
Record7–2
Head coach
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →
1961 Western college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 17 Arizona   –   8 – 1 – 1
Westminster (UT)   –   7 – 1 – 1
La Verne   –   7 – 2 – 0
Idaho State   –   5 – 2 – 1
San Francisco   –   4 – 2 – 0
Cal Poly Pomona   –   6 – 3 – 0
San Jose State   –   6 – 4 – 0
Eastern New Mexico   –   6 – 4 – 0
Los Angeles Pacific   –   5 – 3 – 0
Montana State   –   4 – 3 – 1
Pacific (CA)   –   5 – 4 – 0
Azusa   –   4 – 3 – 0
Oregon State   –   5 – 5 – 0
Santa Clara   –   3 – 3 – 0
Oregon   –   4 – 6 – 0
Claremont   –   3 – 6 – 0
Air Force   –   3 – 7 – 0
Washington State   –   3 – 7 – 0
Cal Western   –   3 – 7 – 0
Idaho   –   2 – 7 – 0
San Diego   –   2 – 8 – 0
Southern California College   –   1 – 5 – 0
UC Riverside   –   1 – 7 – 0
Pepperdine   –   1 – 9 – 0

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 23at Pomona
W 37–28[2]
September 30at Claremont-MuddClaremont, CAW 28–12[3]
October 7Cal Western La Verne, CAW 35–0[4][5]
October 14UC RiversideLa Verne, CAW 8–6[6][7]
October 21at Caltech
W 29–0[8][9]
October 28Westminster (UT)
L 13–25[10][11]
November 4at Azusa
W 46–20[12][13]
November 11Redlands
  • U.R. stadium
  • Claremont, CA
L 28–404,000[14][15]
November 18vs. Los Angeles Pacific
W 35–8[16][17]
  •  Homecoming

References

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  1. ^ Jerry Miles (September 19, 1961). "Leopard Coach Optimistic About Team's '61 Outlook". Progress-Bulletin. p. II-7 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Gordon Verrell (September 24, 1961). "Leos Nip Pomona". Progress-Bulletin. p. III-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "La Verne Romps Past Stags, Scores Second Straight Win". Progress-Bulletin. October 1, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Homecoming Tilt Tomorrow: Cal Western Looms As Toughie for Leos". Progress-Bulletin. October 6, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Dave Hollinger (October 8, 1961). "Leos Romp, 35-0". Progress-Bulletin. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Leopards Put Perfect 3-0 Record on Line". Progress-Bulletin. October 13, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Leopards Edge Riverside". Progress-Bulletin. October 15, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Leopards Tabbed Over Caltech Club". Progress-Bulletin. October 20, 1961. p. III-3 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Leos Notch Fifth Win, Clip Caltech". Progress-Bulletin. October 22, 1961. p. II-5 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Leopard '11' Falls To Westminster". October 29, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Dave Kadleck (October 30, 1961). "Parsons Upset LaVerne". Deseret News and Telegram. p. B7 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Azusa Eyes Upset Of La Verne Club". Progress-Bulletin. November 3, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "La Verne Returns To Win Column, Tops Azusa 46-20". Progress-Bulletin. November 5, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Leopards Working on Upset Plans of Potent Redlands". Progress-Bulletin. November 8, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Bulldogs, trailing 28-8 at half, rally to win". Redlands Daily Facts. November 13, 1961. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Leopards' Best Year To End in Rose Bowl". Progress-Bulletin. November 17, 1961. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Dave Hollinger (November 19, 1961). "Leopards Score 35-8 Victory In Season Finale". Progress-Bulletin. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
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