1946 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

1946 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season
SportFootball
Number of teams8
ChampionGustavus Adolphus
Football seasons
← 1945
1947 →
1946 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Gustavus Adolphus $ 6 – 0 – 0 7 – 0 – 1
St. Olaf 3 – 1 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
St. Thomas (MN) 3 – 1 – 0 4 – 3 – 0
Concordia (MN) 2 – 2 – 0 3 – 3 – 1
Saint John's (MN) 2 – 3 – 0 5 – 3 – 0
Saint Mary's (MN) 1 – 2 – 1 4 – 3 – 1
Augsburg 1 – 5 – 0 1 – 6 – 0
Macalester 0 – 4 – 1 1 – 6 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1946 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season was the season of college football played by the eight member schools of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), sometimes referred to as the Minnesota College Conference, as part of the 1946 college football season.

The Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, in their second season under head coach Lloyd Hollingsworth, won the MIAC championship with a 7–0–1 record (6–0 against MIAC opponents). The Gusties led the conference in scoring offense (23.4 points per game) and defense (6.5 point per game) also dominated the 1946 All-MIAC football team, claiming eight of eleven first-team positions.

Conference overview[edit]

Conf. rank Team Head coach Conf. record Overall record Points scored Points against
1 Gustavus Adolphus Lloyd Hollingsworth 6–0 7–0–1 187 52
2 St. Olaf Adrian Christianson 3–1 6–2 104 91
3 St. Thomas (MN) Frank Deig 3–1 4–3 94 70
4 Concordia (MN) Jake Christiansen 2–2 3–3–1 91 92
5 Saint John's (MN) Joe Benda 2–3 5–3 131 73
6 Saint Mary's (MN) Eddie Suech 1–2–1 4–3–1 91 84
7 Augsburg Robert S. Carlson 1–5 1–6 26 118
8 Macalester Dwight Stuessy 0–4–1 1–6–1 25 124

[1][2][3]

Teams[edit]

Gustavus Adolphus[edit]

1946 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football
MIAC champion
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record7–0–1 (6–0 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football team represented Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter, Minnesota. In their second, non-consecutive year under head coach Lloyd Hollingsworth, the Gusties compiled a 7–0–1 record (6–0 against MIAC teams), won the MIAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 52.[4][5]

Gustavus Adolphus players took eight of the eleven first-team spots on the 1946 All-MIAC football team. The Gustavus Adolphus honorees were: back Babe Fiebiger; halfback Bob Collison; fullback Bennie Langsjoen; center Harold Swanson; end William Haldy; tackles Vic Pedersen and Gerald Cady; and guard Keith Skogman.[6]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 21at Augustana (SD)*Sioux Falls, SDT 6–6[7]
September 26vs. Augsburg
W 32–72,000[8]
October 4at St. Thomas (MN)St. Peter, MNW 25–6[9]
October 12at Saint John's (MN)Collegeville, MNW 30–14[10]
October 18Saint Mary's (MN)St. Peter, MNW 33–7[11]
October 26Concordia (MN)daggerSt. Peter, MNW 26–6[12]
November 2at St. OlafNorthfield, MNW 21–64,000[13]
November 11Mankato State*St. Peter, MNW 14–0[14]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

St. Olaf[edit]

1946 St. Olaf Oles football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record6–2 (3–1 MIAC)
Head coach
  • Adrian Christianson
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 St. Olaf Oles football team represented Gustavus Adolphus College of Northfield, Minnesota. Led by head coach Adrian Christianson, the Oles compiled a 6–2 record (3–1 against MIAC teams), finished in a tie for second place in the MIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 104 to 91.[15]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 21River Falls State*Northfield, MNW 13–6[16]
September 28Macalester
W 19–6[17][18]
October 5Concordia (MN)Northfield, MNW 20–0[19]
October 12at Luther*Decorah, IAW 19–13[20]
October 19Carleton*Northfield, MNW 14–13> 6,000[21]
October 25at Augsburg
W 7–01,500[22]
November 2Gustavus AdolphusNorthfield, MNL 6–214,000[13]
November 8Minnesota "B" team*Northfield, MNL 6–32[23]
  • *Non-conference game

St. Thomas[edit]

1946 St. Thomas Tommies football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record4–3 (3–1 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 St. Thomas Tommies football team represented the University of St. Thomas of St. Paul, Minnesota. In their first year under head coach Frank Deig, the Tommies compiled a 4–3 record (3–1 against MIAC teams), finished in a tie for second place in the MIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 94 to 70.[15]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22Saint Mary's (MN)
W 14–62,000[24]
September 27at North Dakota*
L 6–136,000[25]
October 4Gustavus AdolphusSt. Peter, MNL 6–25[9]
October 12Macalester
  • Central Stadium
  • St. Paul, MN
W 19–62,500[26]
October 20St. Ambrose*
  • Central Stadium
  • St. Paul, MN
L 12–133,000[27]
October 26Saint John's (MN)dagger
  • Central Stadium
  • St. Paul, MN
W 18–03,500
November 3at Loras*Dubuque, IAW 19–7[28]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

Concordia[edit]

1946 Concordia Cobbers football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record3–3–1 (2–2 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Concordia Cobbers football team represented Concordia College of Moorhead, Minnesota. In their sixth year under head coach Jake Christiansen, the Cobblers compiled a 3–3–1 record (2–2 against MIAC teams), finished in fourth place in the MIAC, and were outscored by a total of 92 to 91.[29]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 21at Moorhead State*Moorhead, MNT 7–7
September 27at North Dakota Agricultural*
L 6–26[30]
October 5at St. OlafNorthfield, MNL 0–20[19]
October 12Valparaiso*Valparaiso, INW 28–7[31]
October 19AugsburgdaggerMoorhead, MNW 25–0[32]
October 26at Gustavus AdolphusSt. Peter, MNL 6–26[12]
November 2Saint John's (MN)Moorhead, MNW 19–6[33]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

Saint John's[edit]

1946 Saint John's Johnnies football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record5–3 (2–3 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Saint John's Johnnies football team represented Saint John's University of Collegeville, Minnesota. In their 11th year under head coach Joe Benda, the Johnnies compiled a 5–3 record (2–4 against MIAC teams), finished in fifth place in the MIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 131 to 73.[34]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20at Bemidji State*Bemidji, MNW 32–0
September 28Loras*Collegeville, MNW 27–0
October 5AugsburgCollegeville, MNW 8–6
October 12Gustavus AdolphusSt. Peter, MNL 14–30[10]
October 19MacalesterCollegeville, MNW 26–0
October 26St. Thomas (MN)
  • Central Stadium
  • St. Paul, MN
L 0–183,500
November 2at Concordia (MN)Moorhead, MNL 6–19
November 9St. Cloud State*Collegeville, MNW 18–0
  • *Non-conference game

Saint Mary's[edit]

1946 Saint Mary's Redmen football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record4–3–1 (1–2–1 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Saint Mary's Redmen football team represented Saint Mary's College of Winona, Minnesota. In their eighth year under head coach Eddie Suech, the Redmen compiled a 4–3–1 record (1–2–1 against MIAC teams), finished in sixth place in the MIAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 91 to 84.[15]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22at St. Thomas (MN)
L 6–142,000[24]
September 28La Crosse State*W 6–0
October 6at Canisius*Buffalo, NYL 0–318,946[35]
October 12AugsburgdaggerWinona, MNW 33–6[36]
October 18at Gustavus AdolphusSt. Peter, MNL 7–33[11]
October 27at Loras*Dubuque, IAW 26–05,000[37]
November 2Winona*
  • Maxwell Field
  • Winona, MN
W 13–0[38]
MacalesterT 0–0
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

Augsburg[edit]

1946 Augsburg Auggies football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–6 (1–5 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Augsburg Auggies football team represented Augsburg University of Minneapolis. In their third year under head coach Robert S. Carlson, the Auggies compiled a 1–6 record (1–5 against MIAC teams), finished in seventh place in the MIAC, and were outscored by a total of 118 to 26.[39]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 21at Mankato State*Mankato, MNL 0–13[40]
September 26Gustavus Adolphus
L 7–322,000[8]
October 5at Saint John's (MN)Collegeville, MNL 6–8
Saint Mary's (MN)L 6–33
October 19Concordia (MN)Moorhead, MNL 0–25[32]
October 25St. Olaf
  • Nicollet Park
  • Minneapolis, MN
L 0–71,500[22]
MacalesterW 7–0
  • *Non-conference game

Macalester[edit]

1946 Macalester Scots football
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–6–1 (0–4–1 MIAC)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Macalester Scots football team represented Macalester College of Saint Paul, Minnesota. In their third year under head coach Dwight Stuessy, the Scots compiled a 1–6–1 record (0–4–1 against MIAC teams), finished in eighth place in the MIAC, and were outscored by a total of 124 to 25.[39]

All-conference team[edit]

First team

  • Backs: Jack Salscheider, St. Thomas; Babe Fiebiger, Gustavus Adolphus; Bob Collison, Gustavus Adolphus; Beanie Langsjoen, Gustavus Adolphus
  • Ends: Ralph Opatz, St. John's; William Haldy, Gustavus Adolphus
  • Tackles: Vic Pedersen, Gustavus Adolphus; Gerald Cady, Gustavus Adolphus
  • Guards: Stan Tostengaard, St. Olaf; Keith Skogman Gustavus Adolphus
  • Center: Harold Swanson, Gustavus Adolphus

Second team

  • Backs: Royal Peterson, St. Olaf; Dave Dillon, Augsburg; Charles Miller, St. John's; Ronald Malcolm, Gustavus Adolphus
  • Ends: Henry Epstein, St. Mary's; Charles Beck, Concordia
  • Tackles: Konnie Prem, St. John's; Eldon Lehrke, St. Olaf
  • Guards: Ronald Henricksen, St. Olaf; Clarence Modin, Concordia
  • Center: Tony Graham, St. Mary's

[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 125.
  2. ^ "Cobbers Score Early; Take 4th Place In loop". St. Cloud Times. St. Cloud, Minnesota. November 4, 1946. p. 8. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "MIAC Football Record Book" (PDF). Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. p. 7. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  4. ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company.
  5. ^ "1946 - Gustavus Adolphus (MN)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "College All-Conference". St. Cloud Times. November 18, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Spence Sandvig (September 22, 1946). "Vikings-Gusties Battle To 6-6 Draw In Opener". Argus-Leader. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b Walter Bixby (September 27, 1946). "Gustavus Drubs Auggies 32-7: Take Advantage of Early Errors". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b "Collison Paces 25-6 'Gusties' Win: Ex-Gopher Gets 3 Touchdowns". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. October 5, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ a b "Gusties Show Class In Blasting Johnnies: Fullback Miller Injured Early". St. Cloud Times. October 14, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b "Gusties Roll Over St. Mary's by 33-7". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. October 19, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ a b "Gusties Cop 5th Straight 26-6". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. October 27, 1946. p. Sports 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ a b Ted Peterson (November 3, 1946). "Gusties Top Oles; Win Championship". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. p. Sports 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Gustavus Tops Indians, Claims 2 State Crowns". St. Cloud Times. November 12, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ a b c 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 216.
  16. ^ "Ole Rally Beats River Falls 13-6". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. September 22, 1946. p. 4S – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "St. Olaf Trips Macs 19-6: Macalester Scores First; Ole Passing Turns Tide for Victory". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. September 29, 1946. p. S6 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "St. Olaf Beats Macalester, 19-6". The Winona Daily News. September 30, 1946. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ a b "Ole Aerials Check Concordia 21 to 0". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. October 6, 1946. p. Sports 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "St. Olaf Nips Norsemen, 19-13". The Des Moines Register. October 13, 1946. p. 5S – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ Jim Byrne (October 20, 1946). "Oles Top Carleton 14-13". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. p. Sports 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ a b "St. Olaf Tips Augsburg". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. October 26, 1946. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "Gophers Top Oles". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. November 9, 1946. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ a b Walter Bixby (September 23, 1946). "St. Thomas Out-Muds Redmen 14 to 6: Toms Impressive in Opening Contest". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ Ted Peterson (September 28, 1946). "Nodaks Stun St. Thomas 13-6: Bison Score 2 in First Period; Reding Gets Only Tommy Touchdown". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ^ "St. Thomas Beats Macs 19-6". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. October 13, 1946. p. 6S – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ^ Walter Bixby (October 21, 1946). "Battered Toms Bow 13-12 To St. Ambrose: Iowans Win on Leech's Kick; Krowka, Molosky Star for Toms". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ "Tommies Hit Early, Defeat Loras, 19-7". The Des Moines Register. November 4, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. ^ 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 171.
  30. ^ "N.D. Bison dump Concordia 26–6". Argus-Leader. September 28, 1946. Retrieved October 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  31. ^ "Concordia Whips Valpo In 19 to 14 Thriller". The Vidette-Messenger. October 14, 1946. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  32. ^ a b "Concordia Routs Augsburg 25-0". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. October 20, 1946. p. S6 – via Newspapers.com.
  33. ^ "Cobbers Score Early; Take 4th Place in Loop". St. Cloud Times. November 4, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  34. ^ 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 215.
  35. ^ "Redmen Bow to Air Attack". The Minneapolis Star. October 7, 1946. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  36. ^ "St. Mary's Tops Augsburg 33-6". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. October 13, 1946. p. 6S – via Newspapers.com.
  37. ^ "Loras Passes Fail, Loses 26-0 Battle". The Des Moines Register. October 28, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  38. ^ "St. Mary's Beats Peds, 13-0, to Take Series Edge". The Winona Daily News. November 4, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  39. ^ a b 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 162.
  40. ^ "Mankato Raps Augs 13-0". Minneapolis Sunday Tribune. September 22, 1946. p. 4S – via Newspapers.com.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1946_Minnesota_Intercollegiate_Athletic_Conference_football_season&oldid=1213440231#Saint_John's"