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1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football team

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1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football
ConferenceIntercollegiate Union
Record7–1 (6–0 Intercollegiate Union)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1945
1947 →

The 1946 Western Ontario Mustangs football team represented the University of Western Ontario in the Intercollegiate Union during the 1946 season. Led by head coach Johnny Metras, the Mustangs compiled a 7–1 record and outscored opponent by a total of 214 to 64.[1]

Prior to the season, the Mustangs had been undefeated in university football since 1938.[2] The undefeated streak ended with the opening game against Canisius.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20at Canisius*Buffalo, NYL 3–34[3]
September 28Oshawa*
W 91–0[4]
October 5Toronto
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 20–710,000[5][6]
October 12at Queen'sKingston, OntarioW 8–0[7]
October 19McGill
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 18–2[8]
October 26at McGill
W 12–714,500[9]
November 2at TorontoTorontoW 15–6[10]
November 9Queen's
  • Little Memorial Stadium
  • London, Ontario
W 47–8[11]
  • *Non-conference game

References

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  1. ^ W.J. Bingham, ed. (1947). The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. p. 232.
  2. ^ "Western Ontario Favored To Win". The Province. October 1, 1946. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Canisius of Buffalo Laces Mustangs, by 34 to 3: Line Is Pierced By "T" Formation; Bob MacFarlane Scores Field Goal For Johnny Metras' Squad". The Windsor Star. September 21, 1946. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Mustangs Win, 91-0". The Windsor Star. September 30, 1946. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Mustangs Stampede U. of T., 20-7: Curtis Makes Two Major Scores for London". The Windsor Star. October 7, 1946. p. Sports 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Title Mustangs Display Power". The Montreal Star. October 7, 1946. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Western Blanks Queen's University 8-0 in Heavy Going". The Ottawa Journal. October 14, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "McFarlane, Krol Lead Mustangs to 18-2 Win". The Windsor Star. October 21, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "McGill Loses To Western Before 14,500". The Ottawa Journal. October 24, 1946. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Western Defeats Toronto Varsity 15-6 For 14th Triumph". The Ottawa Journal. November 4, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Western Stays Unbeaten By Crushing Gaels, 47-8". The Windsor Star. November 11, 1946. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
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