1952 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team

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1952 Abilene Christian Wildcats football
Texas Conference champion
ConferenceTexas Conference
Record6–3–1 (4–0 Texas)
Head coach
Captains
Home stadiumFair Park Stadium
Seasons
← 1951
1953 →
1952 Texas Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Abilene Christian $ 4 – 0 – 0 6 – 3 – 1
McMurry 3 – 1 – 0 4 – 4 – 1
Texas A&I 1 – 3 – 0 3 – 8 – 0
Howard Payne 1 – 3 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Austin 1 – 3 – 0 2 – 7 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1952 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian College—now known as Abilene Christian University—as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1952 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Garvin Beauchamp, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 4–0 in conference play, winning the Texas Conference title for the third consecutive season.[1]

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 13at Southwest Texas State*
W 20–7[2]
September 19East Texas State*
L 0–216,000[3][4]
September 26at Chattanooga*
L 0–288,000[5]
October 4vs. Midwestern (TX)*
W 21–03,000–4,000[6][7][8][9]
October 188:00 p.m.at McMurry
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 26–08,000[10][11]
October 25at West Texas State*
L 18–204,000[12]
November 12:00 p.m.Texas A&Idagger
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 48–13[13][14]
November 88:00 p.m.at AustinSherman, TXW 38–13[15][16]
November 15at Fort Sam Houston*
T 21–212,000[17][18]
November 272:00 p.m.Howard Payne
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 62–62,500[19][20]

[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ACC's Hirth Take Honors In TC Scoring". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. December 1, 1952. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ Oliver, Don (September 14, 1952). "Mullins Runs ACC By Bobcats, 20-7". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Kee, Burnie (September 19, 1952). "Lions Favored To Beat ACC". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 25. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ Hensley, Lewis (September 20, 1952). "ACC Scoreless First Time in 3 Years; ETS Wins 21-0". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 2. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "Punter leads Mocs over ACC, 28–0". Abilene Reporter-News. September 27, 1952. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Worsham, Bud (October 4, 1952). "Midwestern Going for Third Win; Meet ACC at Stamford Tonight". Wichita Falls Record News. Wichita Falls, Texas. p. 9. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ Worsham, Bud (October 5, 1952). "Abilene Christian Rocks Midwestern, 21-0". Wichita Daily Times. Wichita Falls, Texas. p. 1B. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ Worsham, Bud (October 5, 1952). "Indians Drop Second Contest (continued)". Wichita Daily Times. Wichita Falls, Texas. p. 4B. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ^ Hensley, Lewis (October 5, 1952). "Scrappy Wildcats Hand Midwestern 21-0 Loss". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  10. ^ Tarpley, Dick (October 18, 1952). "ACC, Indians Renew Rivalry Tonight at 8". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 7A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  11. ^ Tarpley, Dick (October 19, 1952). "'Cats Spoil McMurry Homecoming, 26-0". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  12. ^ Oliver, Don (October 26, 1952). "Fumbling ACC Wildcats Bow to Buffaloes, 20-18". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  13. ^ Sanner, Fred (November 1, 1952). "ACC Out for Revenge From Javelinas at 2 p.m." Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 10A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  14. ^ Sanner, Fred (November 2, 1952). "Wildcats Storm Past A&I Javelinas, 48-13". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  15. ^ Tarpley, Dick (November 8, 1952). "ACC Tries to Further Title Claim at Sherman Tonight". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 7A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  16. ^ Tarpley, Dick (November 9, 1952). "ACC Takes 'Slugfest' From Kangaroos, 38-13". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  17. ^ Sanner, Fred (November 15, 1952). "Injury-Riddled ACC, Fort Sam's Rangers Clash This Afternoon". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 9A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  18. ^ "Fort Sam Rallies, Ties ACC, 21-21". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. November 16, 1952. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  19. ^ Tarpley, Dick (November 27, 1952). "Wildcats Meet Jackets Today". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  20. ^ Tarpley, Dick (November 28, 1952). "ACC Blasts Jackets For Clear TC Crown". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 6A. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  21. ^ "Abilene Christian University Wildcat Football 2021 Media Guide". Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Athletics. p. 48. Retrieved February 8, 2022.


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