| 1941 Western Reserve Red Cats football | |
|---|---|
| Big Four champion | |
| Conference | Big Four Conference |
| Record | 7–1 (3–0 Big Four) |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | League Park |
| Seasons← 19401942 → | |
The 1941 Western Reserve Red Cats football team represented the Western Reserve University, now known as Case Western Reserve University, during the 1941 college football season. The team was coached by Tom Davies, who was assisted by Coach Ken Ormiston. A notable star halfback was Dom "Mickey" Sanzotta, who also served as team co-captain with Paul Hudson.
Western Reserve was ranked at No. 96 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941.
The 50th game of the Case–Reserve rivalry, which began in 1891, was played.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | Western Michigan* | L 0–7 | 4,000 | ||
| October 4 | at Ohio* | W 7–0 | 6,000 | ||
| October 10 | at Akron* | W 12–6 | 8,500 | ||
| October 18 | Baldwin–Wallace |
| W 19–0 | 3,000 | |
| October 25 | Kent State* |
| W 20–0 | 3,500 | |
| November 1 | at John Carroll |
| W 27–20 | 4,200 | |
| November 8 | at Miami (OH)* | W 28–13 | 2,000 | ||
| November 20 | vs. Case |
| W 26–6 | 38,872 | |
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References
- "Paul Hudson - the Independent-Observer". Archived from the original on December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- Dr. E. E. Litkenhous (December 26, 1941). "Gophers Grid Kings Over 6-Year Span: Tennessee 2d, Pitt 3d Over Period Litkenhous Ratins Are Published". The Courier-Journal. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Last Minute Score Gives Broncos Win". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 28, 1941. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Reserve Redcats Hand Ohio U. Bobcats Third Straight Setback, 7-0". Dayton Sunday Journal-Herald. October 5, 1941. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- Eddie Butler (October 11, 1941). "Reserve Scores In Final Seconds To Defeat Akron By 12-6". Akron Beacon Journal. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kent Is Laced By Reserve: Flashes Take 20-0 Beating". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 26, 1941. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- "Western Reserve Beats Miami: Red Cats Win By 28-13 In Thrilling Contest Before Freezing Crowd". The Dayton Daily News. November 9, 1941. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- "The Case Tech 27 November 1941 — Case Western Reserve University".
- "WRU Football 1941/42".