1952 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team
American college football season
The 1952 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian College—now known as Abilene Christian University —as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1952 college football season . Led by third-year head coach Garvin Beauchamp , the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 4–0 in conference play, winning the Texas Conference title for the third consecutive season.[ 1]
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 13 at Southwest Texas State * W 20–7[ 2]
September 19 East Texas State * L 0–216,000 [ 3] [ 4]
September 26 at Chattanooga * L 0–288,000 [ 5]
October 4 vs. Midwestern (TX) * W 21–03,000–4,000 [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
October 18 8:00 p.m. at McMurry Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 26–08,000 [ 10] [ 11]
October 25 at West Texas State * L 18–204,000 [ 12]
November 1 2:00 p.m. Texas A&I Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 48–13[ 13] [ 14]
November 8 8:00 p.m. at Austin Sherman, TX W 38–13[ 15] [ 16]
November 15 at Fort Sam Houston * T 21–212,000 [ 17] [ 18]
November 27 2:00 p.m. Howard Payne Fair Park Stadium Abilene, TX W 62–62,500 [ 19] [ 20]
[ 21]
References
^ "ACC's Hirth Take Honors In TC Scoring" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . December 1, 1952. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Oliver, Don (September 14, 1952). "Mullins Runs ACC By Bobcats, 20-7" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Kee, Burnie (September 19, 1952). "Lions Favored To Beat ACC" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Fort Worth, Texas . p. 25. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Hensley, Lewis (September 20, 1952). "ACC Scoreless First Time in 3 Years; ETS Wins 21-0" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 2. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Punter leads Mocs over ACC, 28–0" . Abilene Reporter-News . September 27, 1952. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Worsham, Bud (October 4, 1952). "Midwestern Going for Third Win; Meet ACC at Stamford Tonight" . Wichita Falls Record News . Wichita Falls, Texas . p. 9. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Worsham, Bud (October 5, 1952). "Abilene Christian Rocks Midwestern, 21-0" . Wichita Daily Times . Wichita Falls, Texas . p. 1B. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Worsham, Bud (October 5, 1952). "Indians Drop Second Contest (continued)" . Wichita Daily Times . Wichita Falls, Texas . p. 4B. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Hensley, Lewis (October 5, 1952). "Scrappy Wildcats Hand Midwestern 21-0 Loss" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (October 18, 1952). "ACC, Indians Renew Rivalry Tonight at 8" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 7A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (October 19, 1952). " 'Cats Spoil McMurry Homecoming, 26-0" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Oliver, Don (October 26, 1952). "Fumbling ACC Wildcats Bow to Buffaloes, 20-18" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Sanner, Fred (November 1, 1952). "ACC Out for Revenge From Javelinas at 2 p.m." Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 10A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Sanner, Fred (November 2, 1952). "Wildcats Storm Past A&I Javelinas, 48-13" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (November 8, 1952). "ACC Tries to Further Title Claim at Sherman Tonight" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 7A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (November 9, 1952). "ACC Takes 'Slugfest' From Kangaroos, 38-13" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Sanner, Fred (November 15, 1952). "Injury-Riddled ACC, Fort Sam's Rangers Clash This Afternoon" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 9A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Fort Sam Rallies, Ties ACC, 21-21" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . November 16, 1952. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (November 27, 1952). "Wildcats Meet Jackets Today" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Tarpley, Dick (November 28, 1952). "ACC Blasts Jackets For Clear TC Crown" . Abilene Reporter-News . Abilene, Texas . p. 6A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Abilene Christian University Wildcat Football 2021 Media Guide" . Abilene, Texas : Abilene Christian University Athletics. p. 48. Retrieved February 8, 2022 .
Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons National championship seasons in bold