1914 Sam Houston Normal football team

1914 Sam Houston Normal football
ConferenceIndependent
Record3–2
Head coach
CaptainBronson Hayes
1914 Southern college football independents records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Texas – 8–0–0
Middle Tennessee State Normal – 5–0–1
Oklahoma – 9–1–1
Delaware – 7–1–1
Davidson – 5–1–1
Birmingham – 3–1–1
Georgia Tech – 6–2–0
Presbyterian – 4–1–1
Oklahoma A&M – 6–2–1
Navy – 6–3–0
Maryland – 5–3–0
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial – 5–3–0
Howard (AL) – 4–3–1
Maryville (TN) – 6–4–0
Sam Houston Normal – 3–2–0
Marshall – 5–4–0
West Virginia – 5–4–0
Rice – 3–2–3
North Texas State Normal – 3–3–0
South Carolina – 5–5–1
VMI – 4–4–0
Mississippi Normal – 2–3–1
Texas Mines – 2–3–0
Western Kentucky State Normal – 1–2–0
Baylor – 3–5–2
West Tennessee State Normal – 3–5–0
Arkansas – 3–6–0
Louisiana Industrial – 2–4–0
Wake Forest – 3–6–0
Furman – 2–5–0
Southwest Texas State – 2–6–0
Stetson – 1–4–0
Louisville – 1–7–0
Catholic University – 0–6–1

The 1914 Sam Houston Normal football team represented Sam Houston Normal Institute—now known as Sam Houston State University—as an independent during the 1914 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Gene Berry, Sam Houston Normal compiled a record of 3–2.[1] Quarterback Bronson Hayes, a native of Groveton, Texas, was elected team captain.[2]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
October 12Conroe High SchoolHuntsville, TXW 18–0[3]
October 24Houston High SchoolHuntsville, TXL 0–40
October 31Bryan BaptistHuntsville, TXW 20–0
November 7Alexander InstituteHuntsville, TXW 29–7
November 26at North Texas State NormalDenton, TXL 0–18[4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Sam Houston Normal Football Squad Is Doing Brilliant Work Under Former Longhorn Star". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. October 21, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved November 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ↑ "Huntville Squad Election". Houston Post. Houston, Texas. October 21, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved November 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ↑ "Sam Houston Normal Wins Opening Game". Fort Worth Record. Fort Worth, Texas. October 13, 1914. p. 9. Retrieved November 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ↑ "S. H. N. I. Team To Denton". Houston Post. Houston, Texas. November 26, 1914. p. 5. Retrieved November 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ↑ "1914 Football Schedule". Sam Houston State University. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Sam Houston Football Record Book" (PDF). Sam Houston State University. December 2023. p. 59. Retrieved November 14, 2024.