Oklahoma Collegiate Conference | |
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Sport | Football |
Number of teams | 6 |
Champion | Southeastern |
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Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Southeastern (OK) $ | 4 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central State (OK) | 3 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 4 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Tech | 2 | – | 2 | – | 1 | 5 | – | 3 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Central | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 5 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northeastern State | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northwestern State (OK) | 1 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1946 Oklahoma Collegiate Conference football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference (OCC) as part of the 1946 college football season.
The Southeastern Savages won the OCC championship with a 9–3 record (4–1 against conference opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 92.
Conference overview
Conf. rank | Team | Head coach | Conf. record | Overall record | Points scored | Points against |
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1 | Southeastern (Durant) | Dave Stephens | 4–1 | 9–3 | 200 | 92 |
2 | Central State (Edmond) | Dale E. Hamilton | 3–1–1 | 4–4–1 | 121 | 72 |
3 | Southwestern Tech (Weatherford) | Jake Spann | 2–2–1 | 5–3–1 | 146 | 80 |
4 (tie) | East Central (Ada) | Frank Crider | 2–3 | 5–5–1 | 150 | 119 |
4 (tie) | Northeastern State (Tahlequah) | Doc Wadley | 2–3 | 4–5 | 127 | 142 |
6 | Northwestern State (Alva) | Joe Dollins | 1–4 | 3–6 | 74 | 91 |
Teams
Southeastern
1946 Southeastern Savages football | |
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OCC champion | |
Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 9–3 (4–1 OCC) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Paul Laird Field |
The 1946 Southeastern Savages football team represented Southeastern Oklahoma State College of Durant, Oklahoma. In their third, non-consecutive season under head coach Dave Stephens, the team compiled a 9–3 record, won the OCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 193 to 92.[2][3]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source | ||
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September 20 | Austin* |
| W 12–0 | [4] | ||
September 27 | Murray State (OK)* |
| W 18–0 | [5][6][7] | ||
October 4 | at Northeastern State | Tahlequah, OK | W 18–0 | [8] | ||
October 11 | Central State (OK) |
| W 6–0 | [9][10] | ||
October 19 | at Southwestern (TX)* | Georgetown, TX | L 6–19 | [11] | ||
October 25 | Northwestern Oklahoma State |
| W 19–7 | [12] | ||
November 3 | at Second Armored Division, Camp Hood* | Temple, TX | W 20–0 | [13] | ||
November 8 | at Southwestern Tech |
| L 7–12 | [14] | ||
November 14 | Eastern Oklahoma A&M* |
| W 27–0 | [15] | ||
November 17 | at Brooke Field* | San Antonio, TX | L 6–34 | [16] | ||
November 22 | Bacone* |
| W 34–6 | [17][18] | ||
November 28 | at East Central | Ada, OK | W 20–14 | [19][20] | ||
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Central State
1946 Central State Bronchos football | |
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Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 4–4–1 (3–1–1 OCC) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Central College Field |
The 1946 Central State Bronchos football team represented Central State University (now known as the University of Central Oklahoma) of Edmond, Oklahoma. In their third, non-consecutive season under head coach Dale E. Hamilton, the Bronchos compiled a 4–4–1 record (3–1–1 against OCC opponents), finished in second place in the OCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 121 to 72.[21]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 20 | Arkansas Tech |
| L 0–7 | ||||
October 5 | Murray State (OK)* |
| W 13–7 | 2,500 | [22] | ||
October 11 | at Southeastern |
| L 0–6 | [9][10] | |||
October 18 | at Southwestern (KS) |
| L 0–13 | [23] | |||
October 26 | at Southwestern Tech |
| T 20–20 | [24] | |||
November 2 | East Central |
| W 30–0 | 2,600 | [25] | ||
November 9 | at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station* | Corpus Christi, TX | L 12–13 | 2,000 | [26][27] | ||
November 15 | Northeastern State |
| W 19–6 | < 1,000 | [28] | ||
November 22 | Northwestern State |
| W 27–0 | 2,000 | [29] | ||
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Southwestern Tech
1946 Southwestern Tech Bulldogs football | |
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Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 5–3–1 (2–2–1 OCC) |
Head coach |
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Home stadium | Milam Stadium |
The 1946 Southwestern Tech Bulldogs football team represented Southwestern Institute of Technology (now part of Southwestern Oklahoma State University) of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Led by fourth-year head coach Jake Spann, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record (2–2–1 against OCC opponents), finished in third place in the OCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 146 to 80.[30]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 14 | at Abilene Christian* |
| L 0–28 | 3,000 | [31] | ||
September 27 | Western State (CO)* |
| W 19–0 | [32] | |||
October 4 | East Central |
| L 2–6 | [33] | |||
October 11 | Southwestern (KS)* |
| W 33–0 | [34] | |||
October 19 | at Northwestern State | Alva, OK | W 7–0 | 3,000 | [35] | ||
October 26 | Central State |
| T 20–20 | [24] | |||
November 2 | at Northeastern State | Tahlequah, OK | L 6–7 | [36] | |||
November 8 | Southeastern |
| W 12–7 | [14] | |||
November 16 | at Eastern New Mexico | Portales, NM | W 47–12 | [37] | |||
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East Central
1946 East Central Tigers football | |
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Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 5–5–1 (2–3 OCC) |
Head coach |
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The 1946 East Central Tigers football team represented East Central University of Ada, Oklahoma. In their first season under head coach Frank Crider, the Tigers compiled a 5–5–1 record (2–3 against OCC opponents), tied for fourth place in the OCC, and outscored opponents by a total of 150 to 119.[21]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 19 | Murray Aggies* | Ada, OK | W 6–0 | [38][39] | |||
September 27 | Oklahoma Eastern (Wilburton) | Ada, OK | W 39–6 | [40] | |||
October 4 | at Southwestern Tech |
| W 6–2 | [33] | |||
October 11 | Ozarks* | Ada, OK | W 33–7 | [41] | |||
October 18 | at Cameron Aggies* | Lawton, OK | L 7–12 | [42][43] | |||
October 25 | Henderson State* | Ada, OK | L 12–19 | [44] | |||
November 2 | at Central State |
| L 0–30 | 2,600 | [25] | ||
November 8 | Northeastern State | Ada, OK | W 27–7 | [45] | |||
November 15 | at Northwestern State | Alva, OK | L 0–10 | [46] | |||
November 22 | at Austin* | Sherman, TX | T 6–6 | ||||
November 28 | Southeastern | Ada, OK | L 14–20 | [47][20] | |||
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Northeastern State
1946 Northeastern State Redmen football | |
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Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 4–5 (2–3 OCC) |
Head coach |
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The 1946 Northeastern State Redmen football team represented Northeastern State University of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Led by third-year head coach D. M. "Doc" Wadley, the Redmen compiled a 4–5 record (2–3 against OCC opponents), tied for fourth place in the OCC, and were outscored by a total of 142 to 127.[21]
It was Notheastern's first football team since 1942. Elmer Ary and Carlos Clayton, both of whom played for Northeastern prior to the war, were selected as the team's co-captains.[48]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 27 | Northeastern A&M | W 26–13 | |||
October 4 | Southeastern | Tahlequah, OK | L 0–18 | [8] | |
October 11 | at Northwestern State | Alva, OK | |||
October 18 | at Ozarks | Clarksville, AR | W 20–0 | [49] | |
October 25 | at Southwest Missouri State | Springfield, MO | L 21–25 | [50] | |
November 2 | Southwestern Tech | Tahlequah, OK | W 7–6 | 3,000 | [36] |
November 8 | at East Central | Ada, OK | L 7–27 | [45] | |
November 15 | at Central State | Edmond, OK | L 6–19 | < 1,000 | [28] |
Northwestern State
1946 Northwestern State Rangers football | |
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Conference | Oklahoma Collegiate Conference |
Record | 3–6 (1–4 OCC) |
Head coach |
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The 1946 Northwestern State Rangers football team represented Northwestern State College (now known as Northwestern Oklahoma State University) of Alva, Oklahoma. Led by first-year head coach Joe Dollins, the Rangers compiled a 3–4 record (1–4 against OCC opponents), finished in last place in the OCC, and were outscored by a total of 91 to 74.[21]
Walter D. Newby was the athletic director, and C.L "Dick" Highfill was the assistant coach.[51]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source | ||
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September 27 | Panhandle A&M | Alva, OK | W 27–0 | [52] | |||
October 11 | Northeastern State | Alva, OK | |||||
October 19 | Southwestern Tech | Alva, OK | L 0–7 | [35] | |||
October 25 | at Southeastern (OK) |
| L 7–19 | [12] | |||
November 1 | at Southwestern (KS)* | Winfield, KS | L 6–13 | [53] | |||
November 15 | East Central | Alva, OK | W 10–0 | ||||
November 22 | at Central State |
| W 27–0 | 2,000 | [29] | ||
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All-conference team
The Associated Press (AP), based on votes of the OCC coaches, selected four Southeastern and four Central players as first-team picks on its 1946 all-conference team. The first-team choices were:
- Quarterback: Howard Guyer, Southeastern
- Backs: Bill Thompson, Southwestern; Johnny Dunaway, Central; Durard Givens, Central
- Ends: Gene Jones, Southeastern; Bennie Carlisle, Northeastern
- Tackles: Kenneth Brady, Central; Albert Stover, Southwestern
- Guards: Oscar Ragland, Central; James Harris, Southeastern
- Center: Lloyd "Red" Skelton, Southeastern
References
- ↑ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 132.
- ↑ "Savages Hoist Collegiate Flag". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 3, 1946. p. 16. Retrieved November 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "1946 - Southeastern Oklahoma St". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Savages Repulse Austin, 12 to 0". The Daily Oklahoman. September 22, 1946. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Cuff Murray, 18-0". The Daily Oklahoman. September 29, 1946. p. B3.
- ↑ Bill Tharp (October 4, 1946). "Savages Show Power in Trimming Murray 18-0". The Durant Weekly News and Bryan County Democrat. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Give Ags 18-0 Whitewash: Errors In Clutch Spoil Ag Chances". The Aggielite. Tishomingo, Oklahoma. October 8, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Redmen Drop Game To Strong Savages". Tahlequah Citizen. October 10, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Savages, Central Meet Tonight". The Daily Oklahoman. October 11, 1946. p. 50 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Southeastern Tips Central, 6 to 0". The Daily Oklahoman. October 13, 1946.
- ↑ "Bulldogs Face Southeastern Friday Night In Last Home Game of Season". The Weatherford News. November 7, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Savages Bounce Rangers 19-7 In Third League Win: Locals Score After Two Long Drives And Lee Allen Races 82 Yards For Climactic Touchdown". Durant Daily Democrat. October 27, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Win From Camp Hood 20-0". Durant Weekly News. November 8, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Laymond Crump (November 10, 1946). "Tech Tumbles Savages, 12-7, On Air Attack". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 63 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages At Peak Strength For Eastern Mountaineers". Durant Daily Democrat. November 14, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Lose To Brooke Field 34-7". Durant Daily Democrat. November 17, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Crush Bacone, 34 to 6". The Daily Oklahoman. November 23, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Power and Speed Dazzle Bacone Indians 34-6". The Durant Weekly News and Bryan Coounty Democrat. November 29, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Down East Central 20-14 for Conference Title". The Durant Weekly News and Bryan Coounty Democrat. November 29, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Savages Can Win Clear Title To Crown In East Central Game". Durant Daily Democrat. November 19, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 207.
- ↑ "Central Edges Murray, 13-6". Durant Daily Democrat. October 6, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Southwestern Is Winner, 13 to 0: Builders Score on Smart Play in Third and Win Although Outgained". The Wichita Eagle. October 19, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Bulldogs Tie Central State". The Daily Oklahoman. October 28, 1946. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Broncs Toss Tigers, 30-0". The Daily Oklahoman. November 3, 1946. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Comets Drop Broncs, 13-12". The Daily Oklahoman. November 11, 1946. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Bill Lee (November 10, 1946). "Comets Freeze Central's Attack To Win, 13 to 12". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. pp. 1D, 3D – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Broncs Trip Game Redmen In 19-6 Fray". The Daily Oklahoman. November 17, 1946. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Broncs Flog Rangers, 27-0". The Daily Oklahoman. November 23, 1946. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 221.
- ↑ Hal Sayles (September 15, 1946). "ACC Wildcats Subdue Stubborn Southwestern Bulldogs, 28-0: Early Sooner Threat Fails, 'T' Sparkles". The Abilene Texas Reporter-News. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "S. W. Tech 19, W. State 0". The Salt Lake Tribune. September 28, 1946. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "East Central Tips Southwestern, 6-2". The Daily Oklahoman. October 6, 1946. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Southwestern Loses To Oklahoma Eleven". The Wichita Eagle. October 12, 1946. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Rangers Nipped By Bulldogs, 7-0". The Daily Oklahoman. October 20, 1946. p. 1B – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Northeastern Wins Gridiron Duel, 7-6". Miami Daily News-Record. November 3, 1946. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "ENMC Crushed By Oklahomans Over Coloradans". Albuquerque Journal. November 18, 1946. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tigers Set for Murray Aggies: Even Coach Crider Doesn't Know Lineup for Thursday". Miami News-Record. September 16, 1946. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "East Central Tops Murray Aggies, 6-0". The Daily Oklahoman. September 21, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tigers Thrash Wilburton, 39-6". The Daily Oklahoman. September 29, 1946. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "East Central Rips Ozarks Team, 33-6". The Daily Oklahoman. October 13, 1946. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "East Central, Cameron Clash". The Daily Oklahoman. October 18, 1946. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Laymond Crump (October 20, 1946). "Cameron Halts East Central Streak for Fourth Win, 12-7". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "East Central Bows, 19-12". The Daily Oklahoman. October 27, 1946. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "East Central Upsets Northeastern". The Morning Examiner. November 9, 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rangers Upset Tigers, 10 to 0". The Daily Oklahoman. November 17, 1946. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Savages Down East Central 20-14 for Conference Title". The Durant Weekly News and Bryan County Democrat. November 29, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Two Former Panthers at NSC Guiding Redmen in Troph Questy". Stigler News-Sentinel. September 19, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Northeastern State Blanks Arkansas Squad". The Ponca City News. October 20, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Missouri Team Upsets Redmen". The Daily Oklahoman. October 27, 1946. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Former County Men On NSC Staff". The Cherokee Republican. September 27, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rangers Pound Panhandle, 27-0". The Daily Oklahoman. September 29, 1946. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Builders Trim Rangers, 13-6". The Daily Oklahoman. November 3, 1946. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Four Savages Named On AP All-Conference First Team". Durant Daily Democrat. November 27, 1946. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.