1949 Hillsdale Dales football team

The 1949 Hillsdale Dales football team, also known as the Bearcats, represented Hillsdale College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1949 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Jack Petoskey, the Dales compiled an overall record of 9–1 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the MIAA title. Hilldale was invited to the Refrigerator Bowl, where the Dales lost to Evansville.

1949 Hillsdale Dales football
MIAA champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record9–1 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach
Seasons
← 1948
1950 →
1949 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Hillsdale $ 5 0 0 9 1 0
Hope 4 1 0 7 1 0
Alma 2 2 1 5 2 1
Adrian 2 2 1 4 3 1
Kalamazoo 1 4 0 2 6 0
Albion 0 5 0 2 6 1
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 24Wittenberg*Hillsdale, MIW 20–61,500[1][2]
October 1at Grand Rapids JC*Grand Rapids, MIW 49–0
October 8at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIW 28–0[3]
October 15AlmaHillsdale, MIW 26–0[4]
October 22at HopeHolland, MIW 13–9[5]
October 29at Central Michigan*
W 8–0[6]
November 5AdrianHillsdale, MIW 20–7[7]
November 12AlbionHillsdale, MIW 21–7[8]
November 192:30 p.m.at Indiana State*W 48–0[9][10][11]
December 32:30 p.m.vs. Evansville*L 7–225,500[12][13][14]

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References

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  1. ^ "Wittenberg Bows, 20-6". Springfield News-Sun. Springfield, Ohio. September 25, 1949. p. 1C. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "Wittenberg (continued)". Springfield News-Sun. Springfield, Ohio. September 25, 1949. p. 2C. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "Hilldale Wallops Kalamazoo, 20[sic] to 0". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. Battle Creek, Michigan. Associated Press. October 9, 1949. p. 14. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ "Hilldale Downs Alma College '11'". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. Associated Press. October 16, 1949. p. 2, section 4. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "Dales Chip Hope, 13-9". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. Associated Press. October 23, 1949. p. 4, section 4. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ "Harris' Passes Give Broncos 35-6 Win Over Central Michigan". The Lansing State Journal. October 23, 1949. p. 42 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Hilldale Maintains Undefeated Record". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. Battle Creek, Michigan. Associated Press. November 6, 1949. p. 19. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ Dann, Marshall (November 13, 1949). "Dales Win MIAA Title, but It's No Picnic". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. p. C5. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ Kish, Joe (November 19, 1949). "Sycamores Meet Hillsdale Today In Home Closer". The Terre Haute Star. Terre Haute, Indiana. p. 6. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  10. ^ Adamson, Dick (November 20, 1949). "Hillsdale Rolls Up Point Total". The Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Terre Haute, Indiana. p. 49. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  11. ^ Adamson, Dick (November 20, 1949). "Hillsdale Rolls Up Point Total (continued)". The Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Terre Haute, Indiana. p. 50. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  12. ^ "Pleasant Weather Predicted for Hillsdale-Evansville Bowl Battle Today". The Evansville Courier. Evansville, Indiana. December 3, 1949. p. 8. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  13. ^ Robertson, Bill (December 4, 1949). "Evansville's Air Attack Wins Bowl Tilt". The Sunday Courier and Press. Evansville, Indiana. p. 1. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  14. ^ Robertson, Bill (December 4, 1949). "Aces Defeat Hilldale In 22-7 Triller (continued)". The Sunday Courier and Press. Evansville, Indiana. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  15. ^ "Hillsdale College Football Year-By-Year Results". Abilene, Texas: Hillsdale College. Retrieved March 16, 2024.