The 1896 South Bend Commercial-Athletic Club football team was an American football team that represented the South Bend Athletic Club in the 1896 football season.[1] The club was established in 1896, with the headquarters being opened on September 30, ahead of the upcoming football season.[2][3] The club compiled a 1–1–1 record, and was outscored by their opponents 56 to 38.
| 1896 South Bend Commercial-Athletic Club football | |
|---|---|
 The recently established club house for the South Bend Commercial-Athletic Club. | |
| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 1–1–1 |
| Head coach |
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| Captain | Zeitler (right end) |
Schedule edit
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27 | at Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | L 0–46 | [4] |
| November 16 | Culver Military Academy |
| W 28–0 | [5] |
| November 26 | Chicago Dental College |
| T 10–10 | [6] |
References edit
- ^ "GAMES OF THE SEASON". The South Bend Tribune. September 3, 1896. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "SOUTH BEND'S NEW CLUB". The Indianapolis Journal. October 1, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Foot Ball Notes". The South Bend Tribune. September 23, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "NOTRE DAME WINS A GOOD GAME". Chicago Tribune. October 28, 1896. p. 8. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "South Bend, 28; Culver, 0". The Indianapolis Journal. November 17, 1896. p. 2. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Made It a Tie at South Bend". The Indianapolis Journal. November 27, 1896. p. 2. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
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