1951 Washington University Bears football team
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| No. 2 Michigan State | – | 9 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Xavier | – | 9 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wabash | – | 7 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 13 Notre Dame | – | 7 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dayton | – | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan Tech | – | 4 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toledo | – | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington University | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wayne | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Green | – | 4 | – | 4 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marquette | – | 4 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baldwin–Wallace | – | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Carroll | – | 3 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rose Poly | – | 2 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youngstown | – | 2 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1951 Washington University Bears football team represented Washington University in St. Louis as an independent during the 1951 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Irwin Uteritz, the Bears compiled a record of 5–4. Washington University played home games at Francis Field in St. Louis.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29 | Missouri Mines | W 21–8 | 6,241 | [1] | ||
| October 6 | Central (MO) |
| W 33–0 | 3,500 | [2][3] | |
| October 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Southern Illinois |
| W 25–6 | 4,000 | [4][5][6] |
| October 20 | at Western Michigan | L 7–12 | 8,000 | [7] | ||
| October 27 | Western Reserve |
| L 12–15 | 7,000 | [8] | |
| November 3 | at Wayne | L 7–21 | 3,211 | [9] | ||
| November 10 | Butler |
| W 20–13 | 2,000 | [10][11] | |
| November 17 | 1:30 p.m. | at Illinois Wesleyan |
| L 7–14 | [12][13] | |
| November 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Sewanee |
| W 31–13 | [14][15][16] | |
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References
- ^ Herman, Jack (September 30, 1951). "Bears Break Loose in Last Half, Throw Miners Down Shaft, 21-8". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 7, 1951). "Bears Wallop Central, 33-0; Second Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 7, 1951). "Bears 33-0 Winners Over Central College (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Herman, Jack (October 13, 1951). "O'Hare To Start For Bears". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 14, 1951). "Bears Beat Carbondale For No. 3". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 14, 1951). "Bears Win Third Straight Game, 25-6 (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 4C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Bears "Screened" Out of Unbeaten Class as W. Michigan Wins, 12-7". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 21, 1951. p. 1E – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Herman, Jack (October 28, 1951). "Bears' Loud Growls in Second Half Fail to Scare Off Reserve, 15-12". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ George Puscas (November 4, 1951). "Wayne Waits Until Finish to Wash Out Washington, 21 to 7". Detroit Free Press. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Herman, Jack (November 11, 1951). "Bears Roar Back Into High, Run Down Butler, 20 to 13". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10A. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Butler Loses 20-13 Tilt to Washington Eleven". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 11, 1951. p. 51. Retrieved December 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "College Football". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. November 16, 1951. p. 13. Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Bears 14-7 Victims of Unbeaten, Untied Underdog Wesleyan". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. October 14, 1951. p. 2F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Herman, Jack (November 24, 1951). "Bears End Season With Sewanee Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 4C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Broeg, Bob (November 25, 1951). "Bears End Year With 31-13 Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Broeg, Bob (November 25, 1951). "Burst Scores 3 TDs As Bears End Year With 31-13 Victory (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "2020-21 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 16. Retrieved January 3, 2023.