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American college football season
The 1947 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University as an independent during the 1947 college football season . In its seventh season under head coach Robert Whittaker , the team compiled a 5–5 record and was outscored by a total of 149 to 134.[1] Wayne Bloker and James Knierim were the team captains.[1]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 20 at Xavier L 0–215,000 [2]
September 27 Central Michigan Bowling Green, OH W 20–19[3]
October 4 at Dayton L 13–207,500 [4]
October 11 at Miami (OH) L 19–339,000 [5]
October 18 Ohio Bowling Green, OH W 2–0[6]
October 25 Kent State Bowling Green, OH W 21–18[7]
November 1 Findlay Bowling Green, OH W 26–9[8]
November 8 at St. Bonaventure L 14–216,500 [9]
November 15 Iowa State Teachers Bowling Green, OH W 19–72,000 [10]
November 22 at William & Mary L 0–202,000 [11]
References
^ a b "2016 BGSU Football Media Guide" (PDF) . Bowling Green State University. 2016. pp. 148, 153.
^ Bill Ford (September 21, 1947). "Musketeers Take Opening Contest, 2 To 0" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 41 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "BeeGees Win 20-19 Contest" . The Akron Beacon Journal . September 28, 1947. p. 31 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bill Barton (October 5, 1947). "Dayton Wins, 20-13: Bok Gets 2 Touchdowns In Victory" . Dayton Daily News . p. II-1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Miami University Tops Bowling Green For Third Straight Win" . The Dayton Daily News . October 12, 1947. p. Sports 2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Bobcats Edged" . Dayton Daily News . October 19, 1947. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Falcons Stage Speedy Finish To Trip Kent State Gridders, 21-18" . The Akron Beacon Journal . October 26, 1947. p. 3C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Oilers Fall As BeeGees March, 26-9" . The Akron Beacon Journal . November 2, 1947. p. 3C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Bonnies Bag 21-14 Decision" . Rochester Democrat and Chronicle . November 9, 1947. p. 7D – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Bowling Green Spanks Iowans" . The Akron Beacon Journal . November 16, 1947. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com .
^ Ed Young (November 23, 1947). "William And Mary Tribe Ragged But Scores 20-0 Win" . Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) . p. 24 – via Newspapers.com .
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