1943 300th Infantry Sabers football team
The 1943 300th Infantry Sabers football team represented the United States Army's 300th Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning, located near Columbus, Georgia, during the 1943 college football season. Led by head coach Bob Friedlund, the Sabers compiled a record of 5–3. The team's roster included Ermal Allen, Bill Meek, and Joe Routt.
| 1943 300th Infantry Sabers football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 5–3 |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | Doughboy Stadium |
The Sabers were scheduled to opened their season on September 25 against the Millsaps Majors at Memorial Stadium in Columbus, but the game was cancelled when Millsaps College dropped football for the year.[1][2]
In the final Litkenhous Ratings, the 300th Infantry ranked 30th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 91.6.[3]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26 | Draper Prison | W 65–0 | ||||
| October 3 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. 124th Infantry |
| W 19–7 | 18,000 | [4][5] |
| October 9 | at Daniel Field | Augusta, GA | W 39–6 | [6] | ||
| October 16 | 3:00 p.m. | at Georgia Tech | L 0–27 | 10,000 | [7][8][9][10] | |
| October 24 | vs. 176th Infantry |
| L 0–14 | 20,000 | [11][12] | |
| October 31 | 2:00 p.m. | Daniel Field |
| W 47–7 | 18,000 | [13][14] |
| November 14 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. 176th Infantry |
| L 20–27 | 20,000 | [15][16] |
| November 25 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. Camp Gordon | W 61–0 | 2,500 | [17][18] | |
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References
- Moyer, Ellwood (September 17, 1943). "Millsaps College To Play Benning Team at Stadium". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia. p. 6. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
. - Moyer, Ellwood (September 23, 1943). "Sportopics". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia. p. 6. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Litkenhous, E. E. (December 17, 1943). "Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. p. 18. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Neu, Carl (October 3, 1943). "Benning's Grid Giants Open Season Today". The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. p. 8. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Neu, Carl (October 4, 1943). "Star-Studded Post Sabers Clout 124th Infantry, 19-7". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia. p. 8. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- "300th Infantry Wallops Daniel Field By 39 to 6". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. Associated Press. October 10, 1943. p. 19. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Troy, Jack (October 16, 1943). "Jackets Favored Over Unbeaten Sabers Today". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 7. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Troy, Jack (October 17, 1943). "Jackets Overpower Stubborn Sabers, 27 to 0". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 13C. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Troy, Jack (October 17, 1943). "Jackets Trim Sabers, 27-0 (continued)". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 14C. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wheeler, Romney (October 17, 1943). "Georgia Tech Beats Soldiers". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. p. 4S. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- "300th Meets 176th In Ft. Benning Tilt". The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. October 24, 1943. p. 8. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Neu, Carl (October 25, 1943). "176th Whips 300th At Benning, 14 To 0". The Columbus Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. p. 10. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Neu, Carl (October 31, 1943). "Fliers Invade Fort Benning for Saber Contest". The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. p. 9. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Neu, Carl (November 1, 1943). "Sabers Romp Over Fliers, 47 to 7 as Mullin Stars". The Columbus Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. p. 9. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Spirit Vs. Saber Tilt Holds Post Spotlight". The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. November 14, 1943. p. 10. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Robinson, Bill (November 15, 1943). "Spirits Defeat Sabers In Title Game". The Columbus Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. p. 5. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Ft. Benning Eleven Ready For Tankers". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. November 25, 1943. p. 18. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Newman, Zipp (November 26, 1943). "Ft. Benning Sabers Defeat Camp Gordon, 61 To 0 In Turkey Day Meet". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 28. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
- Daye, John (2014). Encyclopedia of Armed Forces Football. Haworth, New Jersey: St. Johann Press. p. 142. ISBN 978-1-937943-21-9.
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