1934 Washington College Shoremen football team
American college football season
The 1934 Washington College Shoremen football team was an American football team that represented Washington College of Chestertown, Maryland , as an independent during the 1934 college football season . In their second year under head coach George Ekaitis , the Shoremen compiled a 5–0–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 150 to 32.[ 1] Former head coach Tom Kibler also remained active in coaching the team.
Fullback Bill Nicholson scored 50 points for the Shoremen in 1934 and was selected to the All-Maryland team. He later played in Major League Baseball between 1936 and 1953. He was inducted into the Washington College Hall of Fame in 1981.[ 2]
Schedule
Players
Charley Berry, halfback/end
Al Bilancioni, end, 160 pounds
Ellis Dwyer, tackle and captain, 190 pounds
Ed Evans, halfback/fullback, 185 pounds[ 9]
Bill Greims, quarterback
Wilbert Huffman, halfback/fullback, 190 pounds
John Lord, center, 180 pounds
Bill Nicholson , halfback/fullback, 190 pounds
Jim Salter, end, 167 pounds
Phil Skipp, tackle, 190 pounds
Tignor, guard
Ellery Ward, tackle/guard, 185 pounds
Louis Wilmot, halfback, 155 pounds
Gibby Young, quarterback, 145 pounds
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References
^ "1934 - Washington (MD)" . College Football Data Warehouse . Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2023 .
^ "William B. Nicholson" . Washington College. Retrieved May 1, 2023 .
^ "Shoremen Win in Grid Debut: Washington College Eleven Smothers Gallaudet Under 51-0 Score" . The Baltimore Sun . October 14, 1934. p. Sports 2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Shore Eleven Trims Hopkins: 101-Yard Run By Young Features Washington College Victory" . The Baltimore Sun . October 21, 1934. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Pass in Final Period Decides: Huffman Takes Triple Toss In Last Five Minutes For Margin" . The Baltimore Sun . October 28, 1934. p. Sports 2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Susquehanna Ties Shoremen: Washington College's Record Spoiled By 6-To-6 Contest" . The Baltimore Sun . November 4, 1934. p. Sports 3 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Shoremen Add 39-14 Decision: Washington Parades To Easy Victory Over Haverford Eleven" . The Baltimore Sun . November 18, 1934. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Shoremen Still Undefeated: Add Delaware To List, 29-7; Washington College Ends Season With Brilliant Triumph" . The Baltimore Sun . November 25, 1934. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Lineup Is Changed" . The Daily Mail . November 17, 1934. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "No Shore Dobies" . The Evening Sun . September 21, 1934. p. 40 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jays' Hopes Rise" . The Evening Sun . October 11, 1934. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com .