1935 Alma Scots football team

1935 Alma Scots football
MIAA champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record8–0 (4–0 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumBahlke Field
Seasons
← 1934
1936 →
1935 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Alma $ 4 – 0 – 0 8 – 0 – 0
Kalamazoo 2 – 1 – 1 2 – 3 – 2
Hillsdale 1 – 2 – 1 4 – 4 – 1
Hope 1 – 2 – 1 3 – 3 – 2
Albion 0 – 3 – 1 0 – 6 – 2
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1935 Alma Scots football team was an American football team that represented the Alma College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1935 college football season. In their 15th and final year under head coach Royal R. Campbell, the Scots compiled an 8–0 record (4–0 in conference games), won the MIAA championship, shut out six of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 182 to 13.[1]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 28Detroit Tech*Alma, MIW 22–0[2]
October 5at HopeHolland, MIW 13–0[3]
October 12at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIW 7–6[4]
October 19Kalamazoo
  • Bahlke Field
  • Alma, MI
W 6–0[5]
October 26at Olivet*Olivet, MIW 39–0[6]
November 2Albiondagger
  • Bahlke field
  • Alma, MI
W 12–7[7]
November 9at Lawrence Tech*
W 70–0[8]
November 16at Central State (MI)*
W 13–0[9]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

References

  1. ^ "1935 Football Schedule". Alma College. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Tech Is Defeated by Alma College: Scots Register Early for 22-0 Decision". Detroit Free Press. September 29, 1935. p. Sport 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Alma Trips Hope, 13-0". Detroit Free Press. October 6, 1935. p. Sport 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Homecoming of Dales Spoiled by Alma, 7-6: Scots Win M.I.A.A. Battle When Block Place-Kicks Point After Touchdown". The Enquirer and Evening News. October 13, 1935. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Alma Captures M.I.A.A. Title: Kalamazoo's Fumble Brings Lone Tally". Detroit Free Press. October 20, 1935. p. Sport 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Alma Defeats Olivet, 39 to 0: Scots Add to Long Victory Streak". Detroit Free Press. October 27, 1935. p. Sport 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Alma College Is Undefeated: Victory Over Albion Ends Schedule". Detroit Free Press. November 3, 1935. p. Sport 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Lawrence Tech Meets Alma College Saturday". Detroit Free Press. Des Moines, Iowa. November 9, 1935. p. 17. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ^ "Closing March Wins for Alma: Bearcats Beaten, 13-0, for Perfect Season". Detroit Free Press. November 17, 1935. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com.