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1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

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The1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football seasonwas the season ofcollege footballplayed by the six member schools of theMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association(MIAA) as part of the1946 college football season.

1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
LeagueMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
SportFootball
Number of teams6
Co-championsHillsdale,Kalamazoo
Football seasons
←1945
1947→
1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W L T W L T
Hillsdale+ 4 – 1 – 0 7 – 1 – 0
Kalamazoo+ 4 – 1 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
Hope 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
Albion 2 – 3 – 0 3 – 5 – 0
Alma 2 – 3 – 0 2 – 5 – 0
Adrian 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 8 – 0
  • + – Conference co-champions

TheHilllsdale Dales,in their first season under head coachDavid M. Nelson,tied for the MIAC championship with a 7–1 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 50.

TheKalamazoo Hornets,in their second season under head coachBob Nulf,tied with Hillsdale for the conference championship with a 6–2 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents).

Three players were unanimous picks to the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team: quarterback Nick Yonker of Hope; halfback Billy Young of Hillsdale; and end Don Schreiner of Hope.

Conference overview

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Conf. rank Team Head coach Conf. record Overall record Points scored Points against
1 (tie) Hilllsdale David M. Nelson 4–1 7–1 193 50
1 (tie) Kalamazoo Bob Nulf 4–1 6–2 145 45
3 Hope Al Vanderbush 3–2 6–2 160 40
4 (tie) Albion Dale R. Sprankle 2–3 3–5 67 130
4 (tie) Alma Steve Sebo 2–3 2–5 59 117
6 Adrian Lyman E. Abbott 0–5 0–8 12 159

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Teams

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Hillsdale

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1946Hillsdale Dales football
MIAA co-champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record7–1 (4–1 MIAA)
Head coach
MVPBill Young
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Hillsdale Dales football teamwas anAmerican footballteam that representedHillsdale Collegein theMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association(MIAA) during the1946 college football season.In their first year under head coachDavid M. Nelson,the Dales compiled a 7–1 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 50.[3][4]

Although recognized as co-champions withKalamazoo College,Hillsdale defeated Kalamazoo, 20-0. Asked about a possible playoff game at the end of the season, coach Nelson said: "No playoff is needed. We beat Kalamazoo, 20 to 0, during the season. That shows which is the better ball club."[5]

Nelson, who had played in theMichiganbackfield withTom Harmon,Forest Evashevski,andBob Westfall,was hired as Hillsdale's athletic director in February 1946.[6]He had served 41 months in the Navy duringWorld War II.His hiring raised Hillsdale's profile, and he assembled a team of 50 players, 47 of whome were former service men. At least 15 of them were out-of-state men who Nelson had met while serving in thePacific Theater.In August 1946, Nelson noted: "I have so many ex-marines coming out for the team... that we should have the situation well in hand."[7]Nelson was inducted into theCollege Football Hall of Famein 1987.[8]

Hillsdale backs Tom Ward and Bill Young were known as the Dales' "touchdown twins".[9]The pair led the state in scoring with 12 touchdowns and 72 points each. Young also tallied 997 rushing yards in just eight games.[10]Young was selected by his teammates as the team's most valuable player.[11]

Four Hillsdale players received first-team honors from theAssociated Press(AP) on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team: Young and Ward at back; Alex Clelland at center; and John Masterson at tackle. In addition, back George Albright received second-team honors.[12]'

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 27Ferris Institute*Hillsdale, MIW44–0
September 27atAlbionAlbion, MIL6–13[13]
October 12KalamazooHillsdale, MIW20–0[14]
October 19atAdrianAdrian, MIW33–6
October 26Michigan State Normal*Hillsdale, MIW18–7[15][16]
November 1atAlmaAlma, MIW19–0[17]
November 9HopeHillsdale, MIW21–20[18]
November 16Lawrence Tech*Hillsdale, MIW32–13[19]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

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Kalamazoo

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1946Kalamazoo Hornets football
MIAA co-champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2 (4–1 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Kalamazoo Hornets football teamrepresentedKalamazoo CollegeofKalamazoo, Michigan.In their second non-consecutive year under head coachBob Nulf,the Hornets compiled a 6–2 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, shut out four of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 145 to 45.[21]

Kalamazoo's football team included 11 players from theSouth Bend, Indiana,area.[22]The leading scorers were Tom Shopoff (42 points) and Bob Reed (41 points).[23]Shopoff and guard V. Marandino were first-team picks on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team.[12]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 27AdrianKalamazoo, MIW20–0
October 4Detroit Tech*Kalamazoo, MIW27–6[24]
October 12HillsdaleHillsdale, MIL0–20[14]
October 19HopeKalamazoo, MIW13–05,500[25]
October 26atAlbionAlbion, MIW24–0> 3,000[26]
November 1Kent State*Kalamazoo, MIL0–12[27]
November 8AlmaKalamazoo, MIW41–7[28]
November 16Defiance*Kalamazoo, MIW20–0500[29]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

Hope

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1946Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Hope Flying Dutchmen football teamrepresentedHope CollegeofHope, Michigan.In their first year under head coachAl Vanderbush,the Dutchmen compiled a 6–2 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in third place in the MIAA, shut out five of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 160 to 40.[30]

Two Hope players, quarterback Nick Yonker and end Dan Schriemer, were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Yoner was a unanimous pick.[12]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20Ferris Institute*Holland, MIW38–6[31][32]
September 27atAlbionAlbion, MIW26–0[33]
October 4Michigan State Normal*Holland, MIW13–0[34]
October 10atGrand Rapids Junior College*Grand Rapids, MIW20–0[35]
October 19atKalamazooKalamazoo, MIL0–135,500[25]
October 26AlmaHolland, MIW24–06,000[36]
November 2atAdrianAdrian, MIW19–0[37]
November 16atHillsdaleHillsdale, MIL20–21[18]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

Albion

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1946Albion Britons football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–5 (2–3 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Albion Britons football teamrepresentedAlbion CollegeofAlbion, Michigan.In their ninth and final year under head coachDale R. Sprankle,the Britons compiled a 3–5 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 130 to 67.[38]

Two Albion players, end Ben Fies and guard Charles Clark, were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Back Robert Mohr was named to the second team.[12]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 27HopeAlbion, MIL0–26[33]
October 5HillsdaleAlbion, MIW13–6[13]
October 12AdrianAlbion, MIW27–0[39]
October 19atAlmaAlma, MIL13–142,000[40]
October 26KalamazooAlbion, MIL0–24> 3,000[26]
November 2atMichigan State Normal*
L6–133,500[41]
November 9atOtterbein*Westerville, OHL0–405,000[42]
November 16Ashland*Albion, MIW8–7[43]
  • *Non-conference game

Alma

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1946Alma Scots football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record2–5 (2–3 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Alma Scots football teamrepresentedAlma CollegeofAlma, Michigan.In their first year under head coachSteve Sebo,the Scots compiled a 2–5 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 117 to 59.[38]

Alma back Max Tullis was selected as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Tackle Kenneth Swanson and guard Gayle Sexton were named to the second team.[12]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
October 4atAdrianAdrian, MIW25–0
October 11atMichigan State Normal*
L0–6
October 19AlbionAlma, MIW14–13[40]
October 26atHopeHolland, MIL0–246,000[36]
November 1HillsdaleAlma, MIL0–19[17]
November 8atKalamazooKalamazoo, MIL7–41[28]
November 15Ferris Institute*Alma, MIL13–14
  • *Non-conference game

Adrian

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1946Adrian Bulldogs football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record0–8 (0–5 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The1946 Adrian Bulldogs football teamrepresentedAdrian CollegeofAdrian, Michigan.Led by first-year head coachLyman E. Abbott,the Bulldogs compiled a 0–8 record (0–5 against MIAA opponents), finished in last place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 159 to 12.[44]

Adrian tackle James Staup was selected as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team.[12]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 27atKalamazooKalamazoo, MIL0–20
October 4AlmaL0–25[45]
October 12AlbionL0–27[46]
October 19HillsdaleAdrian, MIL6–33
October 25Findlay*L0–13
November 2HopeAdrian, MIL0–19[37]
November 11Lawrence Tech*Adrian, MI (Armistice Day)L0–13[47]
November 16Detroit Tech*Robinson FieldL6–9[48]
  • *Non-conference game

All-conference team

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TheAssociated Press(AP) polled the MIAA coaches and selected the following players to the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Three players were unanimous picks: quarterback Nick Yonker of Hope; halfback Billy Young of Hillsdale; and end Don Schreiner of Hope.[12]

First team

  • Quarterback: Nick Yonker, Hope
  • Backs: William Young, Hillsdale; Max Tullis, Alma; Thomas Ward, Hillsdale
  • Fullback: Tom Shopoff, Kalamazoo
  • Ends: Dan Schriemer, Hope; Ben Fies, Albion
  • Tackles: James Staup, Adrian; John Masterson, Hillsdale
  • Guards: V. Marandino, Kalamazoo Charles Clark, Albion
  • Center: Alex Clelland, Hillsdale

Second team

  • Quarterback: Jack Hart, Kalamazoo
  • Backs: Robert Mohr, Albion; Bob Emery, Hope; George Abright, Hillsdale
  • Fullback: Robert Reed, Kalamazoo
  • Ends: Milt Christen, Kalamazoo; Clair DeMull, Hope
  • Tackles: Rip Collins, Hope; Kenneth Swanson, Alma
  • Guards: Gayle Saxton, Alma; Jack Trump, Kalamazoo
  • Center: H. Southworth, Kalamazoo

References

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