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1946 Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference football season Sport Football Number of teams 10
The 1946 Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference football season was the season of college football played by the member schools of the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) as part of the 1946 college football season . The conference had existed since 1913 and, during the 1946, was divided into Northern and Southern Divisions. Superior State , led by head coach Ted Whereatt , won the Northern Division championship and compiled an overall record of 2–1–3. Two teams tied for the Southern Division championship: Stevens Point State , coached by George Berg to a 3–2–1 record; and Milwaukee State , coached by Herman Kluge to a 3–3–1 record.[ 1] [ 2] [ 2]
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Northern Division teams [ edit ] The 1946 Superior State Yellowjackets football team represented Superior State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Superior ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Ted Whereatt , the Yellowjackets compiled a 2–1–3 record (1–0–3 against WSTCC opponents, won the WSTCC Northern Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 71 to 46.[ 1]
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The 1946 River Falls Falcons football team represented River Falls State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–River Falls ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach George Schlagenhauf , the Falcons compiled a 4–2–2 record (2–1–1 against WSTCC opponents), placed second in the WSTCC Northern Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 96 to 69.[ 1]
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The 1946 Stout Institute Blue Devils football team represented Stout Institute (now known as University of Wisconsin–Stout ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Ray C. Johnson , the Blue Devils compiled a 2–2–2 record (1–1–2 against WSTCC opponents), finished third in the WSTCC Northern Division, and were outscored by a total of 77 to 47.[ 1]
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The 1946 Eau Claire State Blugolds football team represented Eau Clarie State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Cliff Fagan , the Blugolds compiled a 3–2–2 record (1–2–1 against WSTCC opponents), placed fourth in the WSTCC Northern Division, and outscored opponents by a total of 92 to 42.[ 1]
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 28 Stevens Point T 7–7[ 15] October 5 Michigan Tech * Carson Park Eau Claire, WI W 34–2[ 16] October 10 Superior State Carson Park Eau Claire, WI T 6–6[ 5] October 19 River Falls Carson Park Eau Claire, WI W 19–6[ 9] October 26 Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 20–6[ 17] November 2 Stout Institute Menomonie, WI L 6–7[ 14] November 9 at La Crosse State La Crosse, WI L 0–8[ 18] *Non-conference game
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The 1946 La Crosse State Indians football team represented Wisconsin State College–La Crosse (now known as University of Wisconsin–La Crosse ) of La Crosse, Wisconsin . In their sixth year under head coach Clyde B. Smith , the Eagles compiled a 2–4–1 record (1–2–1 against WSCC opponents) and finished tied in fourth place in the WSCC.
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 28 at St. Mary's (MN) * L 0–6
October 4 at Superior State Superior, WI L 0–20[ 4] October 12 Stout Institute LaCrosse, WI T 6–6
October 19 Milwaukee State LaCrosse, WI W 21–12
October 26 at St. Norbert * L 7–20[ 19] November 2 at River Falls State River Falls, WI L 9–13
November 9 Eau Claire State La Crosse, WI W 8–0[ 18]
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Venues Seasons National championship seasons in bold
Southern Division teams [ edit ] Stevens Point State [ edit ] The 1946 Stevens Point Pointers football team represented Central State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach George Berg , the Pointers compiled a 3–2–1 record (3–1 against WSTCC opponents), tied for the WSTCC Southern Division championship, and were outscored by a total of 108 to 64.[ 1]
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 21 St. Norbert * Stevens Point, WI L 0–54[ 20] September 28 at Eau Claire State T 7–7
October 5 at Oshkosh State Oshkosh, WI L 13–27
October 12 Milwaukee State Stevens Point, WI W 12–6
October 19 Whitewater State Stevens Point, WI W 25–14
October 26 at Platteville State Platteville, WI W 7–0
*Non-conference game
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Venues People Seasons National championship seasons in bold
The 1946 Milwaukee State Green Gulls football team represented Wisconsin State Teachers College-Milwaukee (now known as University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Herman Kluge , the Green Gulls compiled a 3–3–1 record (3–1 against WSTCC opponents), tied for the WSTCC Southern Division championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 102 to 80.[ 1]
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 28 Carroll (WI)* T 13–13
October 5 at Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 7–0
October 12 at Stevens Point State Stevens Point, WI L 6–12
October 19 at La Crosse State La Crosse, WI L 12–21
October 26 Oshkosh State Milwaukee, WI W 40–0
November 2 St. Norbert * Pearse Field Milwaukee, WI L 0–22[ 21] November 9 Platteville State Milwaukee, WI W 24–12
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The 1946 Platteville State Pioneers football team represented Wisconsin State College–Platteville (now known as University of Wisconsin–Platteville ) of Platteville, Wisconsin . In their first year under head coach Lester Leitl , the Pioneers compiled a 2–2 record (2–2 against WSTCC opponents) and tied for third place in the WSTCC Southern Division.
Date Opponent Site Result Source October 12 Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 13–7
October 19 Oshkosh State Platteville, WI W 7–0[ 22] October 26 at Stevens Point State Platteville, WI L 0–7
November 9 at Milwaukee State Milwaukee, WI L 12–24
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The 1946 Oshkosh State Titans football team represented Wisconsin State College–Oshkosh (now known as University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin . In their 14th year under head coach Robert Kolf , the Titans compiled a 2–4 record (2–2 against WSTCC opponents) and tied for third place in second place in the WSTCC Southern Division.
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 28 at Northern Michigan* Marquette, MI L 0–6
October 5 Stevens Point Oshkosh, WI W 27–13
October 12 St. Norbert * Oshkosh, WI L 0–39[ 23] October 19 at Platteville State Platteville, WI L 0–7[ 22] October 26 at Milwaukee State Milwaukee, WI L 0–40
November 2 at Whitewater State Whitewater, WI W 14–0
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The 1946 Whitewater State Quakers football team represented Whitewater State Teachers College (now known as University of Wisconsin–Whitewater ) in the Wisconsin State Teachers College Conference (WSTCC) during the 1946 college football season . Led by head coach Ed Schwager , the Quakers compiled an 0–6 record (0–5 against WSTCC opponents), finished last in the WSTCC Southern Division, and were outscored by a total of 98 to 39.[ 1]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 28 at St. Norbert * De Pere, WI L 12–192,300 [ 24] October 5 Milwaukee State Whitewater, WI L 0–7
October 12 Platteville State Whitewater, WI L 6–13
October 19 Stevens Point Whitewater, WI L 14–25
October 26 Eau Claire State Whitewater, WI L 6–20[ 17] November 2 at Oshkosh State Oshkosh, WI L 0–14
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Venues People Seasons National championship seasons in bold
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 . A.S. Barnes and Company. pp. 126, 222, and 234–235. ^ a b "Pointers Tied By Milwaukee In Standings" . Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune . Associated Press. November 11, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Extra Points Give Mankato Peds Win" . Green Bay Press-Gazette . September 28, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Superior Peds Whip LaCrosse" . Eau Claire Leader . October 6, 1946. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Blugolds, Superior Teachers Play to 6-6 Tie: Peds Score on Pass Play, 'Jacket on 90-Yard Run" . Eau Claire Leader . October 11, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Ole Rally Beats River Falls 13-6" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . September 22, 1946. p. 4S – via Newspapers.com .^ "River Falls Teachers Beats St. Cloud 12-6" . The Chippewa Herald-Telegram . September 28, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com .^ "River Falls Peds Defeat Northland, 26-0" . The Oshosh Northwestern . October 12, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Peds Tip Falcons, Tie for First Place" . Eau Claire Leader . October 20, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ "River Falls Bowls Over LaCrosse 11" . Eau Claire Leader . November 3, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com .^ "River Falls Ties Hamline by 6 to 6" . Green Bay Press-Gazette . November 9, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Carl Gridders Rap Stout 20-6" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . September 29, 1946. p. 6S – via Newspapers.com .^ "Stout Trips Moorhead T.C." Minneapolis Sunday Tribun . October 27, 1946. p. S6 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Stout Institute Upsets Blugolds, 7-6" . Eau Claire Leader . November 3, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Bluegolds, Stevens Point Play to 7-7 Tie" . Eau Claire Leader . September 29, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Blugolds Roll Over Michigan Tech, 34 to 2: Washburn, Toutant Pace Rout; Fagan Uses Complete Roster" . Eau Claire Sunday Leader . October 6, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Bluegolds Defeat Whitewater, 20-6" . Eau Claire Leader . October 27, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "LaCrosse Sinks Blugolds Into Tie for Cellar" . Eau Claire Leader . November 10, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ "St. Norbert Whips La Crose, 20-0, for Fifth Straight Win" . Green Bay Press-Gazette . October 28, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com .^ Dave Yuenger (September 23, 1946). "St. Norbert Crushes Pointers by 54 to 0" . The Green Bay Press-Gazette . pp. 13, 14 – via Newspapers.com . ^ Dave Yuenger (November 4, 1946). "St. Norbert Throttles Milwaukee Peds, 22-0, for 6th in Row" . The Green Bay Press-Gazette . p. 17 – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b "Platteville Peds in 7-0 Victory: Beat Oshkosh at Homecoming" . Wisconsin State Journal . October 20, 1946. p. 35 – via Newspapers.com .^ "St. Norbert Tops Oshkosh, 39-0: Hickey Big Scorer For Knights With Three Touchdowns" . The Green Bay Press-Gazette . October 14, 1946. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com .^ Dave Yuenger (September 30, 1946). "Three Touchdowns in Last Quarter Give St. Norbert 19-12 Victory" . The Green Bay Press-Gazette . p. 14 – via Newspapers.com .
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