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1943 Ohio Athletic Conference football season

1943 Ohio Athletic Conference football season

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The 1943 Ohio Athletic Conference football season was the season of college football played by the seven member schools of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), commonly referred to as the "Ohio Conference", as part of the 1943 college football season.

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The Oberlin Yeomen, in their 14th season under head coach Lysle Butler, won the OAC championship with a 7–0–1 record (4–0 against OAC opponents).[1][2][3]

Teams

Oberlin

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The 1943 Oberlin Yeomen football team represented Oberlin College. In their 14th season under head coach Lysle Butler, the Yeomen compiled a 7–0–1 record (4–0 against OAC opponent), won the OAC championship, and outscored all opponents by a total of 231 to 40.

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Oberlin ranked 39th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 86.2.[4]

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[9]

Kenyon

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The 1943 Kenyon Lords football team represented Kenyon College of Gambier, Ohio. In their third and final season under head coach Rudy Kutler, the Lords compiled a 2–0–2 record (1–0–1 against OAC opponents), finished in second place in the OAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 63 to 18.[10] They played home-and-home series against Otterbein and the Kenyon Army Language School, winning and tying a game against each. It was Kenyon's first undefeated season since 1892.[11][12] The team was made up of only 14 players.[11]

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Kenyon ranked 87th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 70.0.[4]

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[10]

Baldwin–Wallace

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The 1943 Baldwin–Wallace Yellow Jackets football team represented Baldwin Wallace University of Berea, Ohio. In their 16th season under head coach Ray E. Watts, the Yellow Jackets compiled a 4–4–1 record (2–2 against OAC opponents), tied for third place in the OAC, and were outscored by a total of 38 to 36.[16] Lee Tressel played at the fullback position. He was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Baldwin–Wallace ranked 113th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 62.6.[4]

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[16]

Case

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The 1943 Case Rough Riders football team represented Case School of Applied Science (now part of Case Western Reserve University). In their 14th year under head coach Ray A. Ride, the Rough Riders compiled a 3–4 record (2–2 against OAC opponents), tied for third place in the OAC, and were outscored by a total of 116 to 96.[16]

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Case ranked 116th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 61.3.[4]

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Otterbein

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The 1943 Otterbein Cardinals football team represented Otterbein University. In their sixth season under head coach Harry W. Ewing, the Cardinals compiled a 2–1–1 record (0–1–1 against OAC opponent), finished in fifth place in the OAC, and were outscored by a total of 63 to 49.

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Otterbein ranked 158th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 51.6.[4]

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Wooster

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The 1943 Wooster Fighting Scots football team represented the College of Wooster of Wooster, Ohio. In their third year under head coach John Swigart, the Fighting Scots compiled a 2–6 record (0–4 against OAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the OAC, and were outscored opponents by a total of 157 to 69.

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Wooster ranked 140th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 54.4.[4]

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Muskingum

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The 1943 Muskingum Fighting Muskies football team represented Muskingum University of New Concord, Ohio. In their second season under head coach Al Baisler, the Fighting Muskies compiled a 1–1 record (0–0 against OAC opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 45 to 7.

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Muskingum ranked 118th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 60.8.[4]

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References

  1. W.J. Bingham, ed. (1946). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1944. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 113.
  2. "Miami Spanks Xavier, 52-7; Oberlin Tops". The Akron Beacon Journal. November 26, 1943. p. 29 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Oberlin Downs Case". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 3, 1943 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Oberlin Defeats Bethany By 26-6". Akron Beacon-Journal. October 10, 1943 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Oberlin's Game, 46-0, Over Wooster Scots For Fourth Victory Of Season". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 24, 1943. p. 27 via Newspapers.com.
  6. The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide 1944, p. 140.
  7. 1943 NCAA Football Guide, p. 138.
  8. "Kenyon Finishes Unbeaten Season". The Akron Beacon Journal. November 14, 1943. p. 32 via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Sports Podge". News-Journal. October 15, 1943. p. 12 via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Kenyon Civilians Knot Otterbein". The Journal Herald. October 24, 1943. p. 14 via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Kenyon Trounces Otterbein, 38-0". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 31, 1943. p. C1 via Newspapers.com.
  12. 1943 NCAA Football Guide, p. 135.
  13. "Rochester Univ. Triumphs 14-6". The Morning Call. September 12, 1943. p. 12 via Newspapers.com.
  14. "B-W Eleven Rips Wesleyan, 13-7". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 10, 1943. p. 31 via Newspapers.com.
  15. "Bowling Green Ties Up B-W". The Journal Herald. October 24, 1943. p. 16 via Newspapers.com.
  16. "Case Surprises Selves By Turning in 19-0 Victory Over Baldwin-Wallace". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 7, 1943. p. 34 via Newspapers.com.
  17. "B-W Tops Case". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 26, 1943. p. 31 via Newspapers.com.
  18. "Case Hands Tech 36-to-13 Defeat". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. October 10, 1943. p. 22 via Newspapers.com.
  19. "Case Edges Wooster, 7-0". The Sunday Times-Signal. October 17, 1943. p. 11 via Newspapers.com.
  20. "Rochester Beats Case". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 31, 1943. p. 35 via Newspapers.com.
  21. "Case Surprises Selves By Turning In 19-0 Victory Over Baldwin-Wallace". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 7, 1943. p. 34 via Newspapers.com.
  22. "Bucknell Beats Case". The Morning Call. November 14, 1943. p. 10 via Newspapers.com.
  23. "Don Smith Stars As Otterbein Cops". Dayton Daily News. October 17, 1943. p. Sports 2 via Newspapers.com.
  24. "Private Cady Doesn't Care If Welcome Is Cold One". Dayton Journal. Dayton, Ohio. October 30, 1943. p. 6. Retrieved April 29, 2023 via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  25. "Patterson Defeated By Wooster". Dayton Daily News. October 31, 1943. p. 23 via Newspapers.com.
  26. "Bishops Beat Wooster, 21-13". The Akron Beacon Journal. November 7, 1943. p. 31 via Newspapers.com.
  27. "Muskies Lose To Rio Grande". The Sunday Times-Signal. October 10, 1943. p. 9 via Newspapers.com.
  28. "Muskingum Rolls Over Rio Grande By 39-0 Score". The Sunday Times-Signal. October 17, 1943. p. 11 via Newspapers.com.

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