1928 Washington University Bears football team

1928 Washington University Bears football
1928 Washington University Bears football
Conference	Missouri Valley Conference
Record	2–5–1 (0–2 MVC)
Head coach	Albert Sharpe (1st season);
Home stadium	Francis Field
	Seasons ← 1927 1929 →

1928 Missouri Valley Conference football standings
v t e	Conf					Overall
Team	W		L		T	W		L		T
Drake $	3	–	0	–	0	7	–	1	–	0
Creighton	2	–	1	–	0	3	–	5	–	1
Grinnell	1	–	2	–	0	4	–	3	–	1
Oklahoma A&M	0	–	1	–	0	1	–	7	–	0
Washington University	0	–	2	–	0	2	–	5	–	1

$ – Conference champion

The 1928 Washington University Bears football team represented Washington University in St. Louis as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1928 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Albert Sharpe, the Bears compiled an overall record of 2–5–1 with a mark of 0–2 in conference play, placing last out of five teams in the MVC. Washington University played home games at Francis Field in St. Louis.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 29	2:30 p.m.	at Westminster (MO)*	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	L 0–6	4,500	^[1]^[2]
October 6		Missouri Mines*	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	W 9–0	2,500–4,000	^[3]^[4]
October 13		Kansas*	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	T 7–7	10,000	^[5]^[6]^[7]
October 27	1:30 p.m.	at Butler*	Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN	L 7–13		^[8]^[9]
November 3	2:00 p.m.	Haskell*	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	L 0–7	4,000	^[10]^[11]
November 10	2:00 p.m.	at Drake	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	L 0–20		^[12]^[13]
November 17	2:00 p.m.	Grinnell	Francis Field St. Louis, MO	L 6–7	6,500	^[14]^[15]^[16]
November 29	2:00 p.m.	at Saint Louis*	Sportsman's Park St. Louis, MO	W 6–0	12,980	^[17]^[18]
*Non-conference game All times are in Central time

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References

^ "Washington Meets Westminster Westminster as St. Louis Face McKendree Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. September 29, 1928. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Alexander, Jack (September 30, 1928). "Westminster Surprises By Defeating Washington U., 6 To 0". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. S2. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Alexander, Jack (October 6, 1928). "Touchdown In Third Quarter Gives Bears 9-0 Lead Over Rolla". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 11. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Drewes, Ted (October 6, 1928). "Washington U. Gets Safety On A Blocked Punt". The St. Louis Star. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bernoudy, Jerry (October 13, 1928). "Washington U. Eleven Battles Kansas To 7-7 Tie". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bernoudy, Jerry (October 13, 1928). "Washington And Kansas Play Tie (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Drewes, Ted (October 13, 1928). "Whittler Scores Touchdown For Washington". The St. Louis Star. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Clarkmen Face Heavy Opponent". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 27, 1928. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Butler Rally In Final Period Trips Washington Team, 13-7". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 28, 1928. p. 37. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Johnson, Willis E. (November 3, 1928). "Bears Have Final Drill In Anticipation of Stiff Fight with Haskell". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 21. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Jack Alexander (November 4, 1928). "Haskell Beats Bears, 7 to 0, on Weller's Run". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Bulldogs, Bears Play Here Today in Valley Tilt". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. November 10, 1928. p. 7. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Sec Taylor (November 11, 1928). "Drake Smears Washington U., Winning By 20-0". The Des Moines Register. pp. 1S, 2S – via Newspapers.com.
^ Johnson, Willis E. (November 17, 1928). "Bears Have Unusual Incentive for Victory Over Grinnell Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 18. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bernoudy, Jerry (November 17, 1928). "Blocked Punt And Washington Penalty Help Pioneers Score". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bernoudy, Jerry (November 17, 1928). "Washington Eleven Loses To Grinnell (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Washington and St. Louis Elevens Ready For Annual Grid Battle". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. November 28, 1928. p. 20. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Alexander, Jack (November 30, 1928). "Bears Outgained By Billikens, Win Annual Grid Game, 6 To 0". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 40. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "2020-21 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 15. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

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[1] "Washington Meets Westminster Westminster as St. Louis Face McKendree Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. September 29, 1928. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[2] Alexander, Jack (September 30, 1928). "Westminster Surprises By Defeating Washington U., 6 To 0". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. S2. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[3] Alexander, Jack (October 6, 1928). "Touchdown In Third Quarter Gives Bears 9-0 Lead Over Rolla". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 11. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[4] Drewes, Ted (October 6, 1928). "Washington U. Gets Safety On A Blocked Punt". The St. Louis Star. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[5] Bernoudy, Jerry (October 13, 1928). "Washington U. Eleven Battles Kansas To 7-7 Tie". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[6] Bernoudy, Jerry (October 13, 1928). "Washington And Kansas Play Tie (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[7] Drewes, Ted (October 13, 1928). "Whittler Scores Touchdown For Washington". The St. Louis Star. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[8] "Clarkmen Face Heavy Opponent". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 27, 1928. p. 13. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[9] "Butler Rally In Final Period Trips Washington Team, 13-7". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 28, 1928. p. 37. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[10] Johnson, Willis E. (November 3, 1928). "Bears Have Final Drill In Anticipation of Stiff Fight with Haskell". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 21. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[11] Jack Alexander (November 4, 1928). "Haskell Beats Bears, 7 to 0, on Weller's Run". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.

[12] "Bulldogs, Bears Play Here Today in Valley Tilt". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. November 10, 1928. p. 7. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[13] Sec Taylor (November 11, 1928). "Drake Smears Washington U., Winning By 20-0". The Des Moines Register. pp. 1S, 2S – via Newspapers.com.

[14] Johnson, Willis E. (November 17, 1928). "Bears Have Unusual Incentive for Victory Over Grinnell Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 18. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[15] Bernoudy, Jerry (November 17, 1928). "Blocked Punt And Washington Penalty Help Pioneers Score". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 9. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[16] Bernoudy, Jerry (November 17, 1928). "Washington Eleven Loses To Grinnell (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[17] "Washington and St. Louis Elevens Ready For Annual Grid Battle". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. November 28, 1928. p. 20. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[18] Alexander, Jack (November 30, 1928). "Bears Outgained By Billikens, Win Annual Grid Game, 6 To 0". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 40. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[19] "2020-21 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 15. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

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1928 Washington University Bears football team

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