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1963 Otterbein College (0) vs Marietta College (14), Football Films, Homecoming, 2 of 2

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Otterbein 0 vs Marietta 14

Homecoming

October 26, 1963, 2:00 PM

Memorial Stadium, Westerville, Ohio

Time: Reel #1: 10:17, Reel #2: 7:57 Type: Color/B&W Program: Yes

Schools: Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. After the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church, in 1968, Otterbein has been associated with the United Methodist Church. In 2010, its name was changed back from Otterbein College to Otterbein University because of an increasing number of graduate and undergraduate programs. Colors: Tan and Cardinal. Mascot: Cardinals

Marietta College began as the Muskingum Academy, in 1797, which was the birth of higher education in Ohio. The Muskingum Academy, completed late that year, became the first institution of its kind in the Northwest Territory. Today's College was chartered in 1835. Colors: Navy Blue and White. Mascot: Pioneers (Early athletic teams were referred to as “Blue & Whites.” However, since the late 1920s teams have been known as the “Pioneers" due to the role played by the settlement of Marietta as the first permanent settlement and first capital of the Northwest Territory. The current mascot is referred to as “Putnam the Pio” in honor of Gen. Rufus Putnam, the town’s founder and Revolutionary War hero.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marietta_College#History

Pio, Chris, Gryphons, Gorloks and Gusties: A History of NCAA Division III Nicknames and Mascots, Privately Published, Las Vegas, NV, 2021, p. 109.

Coaches: Otterbein – Robert “Moe” Agler (March 13, 1924 – September 16, 2005, Otterbein ‘48, ninth year, 1963, record 5-3-1) A 1941 graduate of Dublin High School in Dublin, Ohio, he enrolled in Otterbein College where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. After serving in the Navy during World War II, and participating in the D-Day invasion, Agler returned to Otterbein in 1946 where he was a member of, arguably, the best team in school history. He was instrumental in the school’s most memorable game, a 13-7 loss to the University of West Virginia with the Cardinals threatening to score as time expired. After graduating in 1948 he played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Returning to central Ohio in 1950 Agler was hired as head football coach at his alma mater, Dublin High School, where he won the Franklin County Championship. He moved to Johnstown High School in 1952 before returning to Otterbein the next year as an assistant to Harry Ewing. In 1955 Agler replaced Ewing as head coach serving two stints, from 1955 to 1965 and 1970 to 1974, compiling a record of 74–63–5. He was also the head basketball coach at Otterbein from 1955 to 1958, tallying a mark of 13–39, and served as Athletic Director (1955-1975). Following his retirement, he was instrumental in the construction of the new Memorial Stadium.

Marietta – Kenneth A. Mead (Otterbein ’49) A 1949 Otterbein graduate Mead, was a teammate of Cardinal coach “Moe” Agler at Otterbein. A native of Hamilton, Ohio, all his previous coaching experience was at the high school level (Brookville, Ohio; Hapeville, Alpharetta and Fairburn, Georgia) where he had a record of 51-17-3. Mead coached the Pioneers for seven years, 1957-63, compiling a record of 24-37-1. He resigned in January 1964 to enter business. He ultimately retuned to higher education as chairman of the physical education department at the Northern Virginia Community College.

Homecoming: Jill Marie Jenkins, a sophomore elementary education student and member of Theta Nu sorority from Cleveland, was elected Otterbein’s 1963 Homecoming Queen by the male student body. The other members of the Queens Court are Maid of Honor Ruth Collins, Tau Epsilon Mu from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, First Attendant was Rebecca Keister, an Epsilon Kappa Tau from Franklin. Other attendants include Marilyn Marsch, Gahanna, Kappa Phi Omega; Edith Sheets, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tau Delta; Suzanne Taylor, Xenia, Rho Kappa Delta; and Jane Vorpe, St. Paris, Sigma Alpha Tau.

In addition to Ms. Jenkins, Otterbein Homecoming Queens from 1933-1963 were invited to campus. Those attending were Marjorie Bowser, 1933; Louise Bowser, 1934; Mary Ellen Kraner, 1937; Betty Anglemyer, 1940; Julia Thomas, 1942; Marilyn Shuck, 1944; Juanita Gardis, 1945; Barbara Bone, 1946; Ellen Coleman, 1947; Constance Bailey, 1948; Ann Carlson, 1949; Alice Carlson, 1951; Sue Hartigan, 1952; Ida Hartsook, 1954; Mary Jean Barnhard, 1958; Nancy Lansdowne, 1959; Sharon Martin, 1960; Patricia Smith, 1961. First place in the float contest went to Lambda Gamma Epsilon (Kings) fraternity, with second place going to Beta Nu (Greenwich) sorority.

Notes:

Otterbein is wearing gold helmets with cardinal jerseys while Marietta is in all white. Rosters are available in the program. Both teams, known for their passing games, had to concentrate on defense to win the game. Marietta end Bob Wolfarth set an OAC record 80 career receptions by scoring all of the Pioneers’ points on two pass receptions from quarterback Terry Heaton. Wolfarth broke the previous record of 76 receptions set by teammate Hal Funke the year before. Wolfarth also kicked all of Marietta’s extra points thus scoring all of their points himself. Otterbein lost their best scoring opportunity in the last minute of the first half when Bill Thompson fumbled on the Marietta five-yard line and the Pioneers’ Bob Anderson recovered. Otterbein ran-up 97-yards running and 73 passing. Marietta earned 138 rushing yards and 63 passing. Otterbein’s record fell to 3-2-1 while Marietta’s recorded increased to 3-3.

From 7:30 to 10:16 of reel #1 halftime and Homecoming festivities are shown. Game action resumes for a few minutes at the end of the film. During the early minutes of reel #2 the color film progressively gets darker until it switches to black & white at 5:20. At 7:54 to 7:57 the game ends and both teams and coaches shake hands in the middle of the field. For more game details see the Columbus Dispatch articles linked to this page.

References:

“Finalists In Otterbein Queen Race,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 6, 1963, p. 6A.

“Former Otterbein Queens,” Columbus Sunday Dispatch, October 17, 1963, p. 2A.

“Otterbein Parade Of Queens Set,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 18, 1963, p. 23A.

“Otterbein To Observe Homecoming,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 21, 1963, p. 15A.

Kilburger, Wil, “Cherry Green New OC Hue,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 22, 1963, p. 9B.

“Clevelander To Reign At Otterbein,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 25, 1963, p. 1A

Kilburger, Wil, “Rich Versus Poor On OC Saturday Card,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 25, 1963, p. 10B.

“Parade Is Set For Otterbein Homecoming,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 25, 1963, p. 15A.

GAME PHOTOS, Columbus Sunday Dispatch, October 27, 1963, p. 42B.

“Homecoming Photos,” Columbus Sunday Dispatch, October 27, 1963, p. 2A.

“Marietta Dumps Otterbein, 14-0,” Columbus Sunday Dispatch, October 27, 1963, p. 35B

“Former Otterbein Queens Return,” Columbus Sunday Dispatch, October 27, 1963, p. 2A

Kilburger, Wil, “Cap Cripples Set Record,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, October 29, 1963, p. 5B.

Game Date

10-26-1963

Game Score

Otterbein 0 - Marietta 14

Coaches

Otterbein – Robert “Moe” Agler (March 13, 1924 – September 16, 2005, Otterbein ‘48, ninth year, 1963, record 5-3-1)

Marietta – Kenneth A. Mead (Otterbein ’49)

Game Location

Memorial Stadium, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio

Comments

Otterbein is wearing gold helmets with cardinal jerseys while Marietta is in all white. Rosters are available in the program. Both teams, known for their passing games, had to concentrate on defense to win the game. Marietta end Bob Wolfarth set an OAC record 80 career receptions by scoring all of the Pioneers’ points on two pass receptions from quarterback Terry Heaton. Wolfarth broke the previous record of 76 receptions set by teammate Hal Funke the year before. Wolfarth also kicked all of Marietta’s extra points thus scoring all of their points himself. Otterbein lost their best scoring opportunity in the last minute of the first half when Bill Thompson fumbled on the Marietta five-yard line and the Pioneers’ Bob Anderson recovered. Otterbein ran-up 97-yards running and 73 passing. Marietta earned 138 rushing yards and 63 passing. Otterbein’s record fell to 3-2-1 while Marietta’s recorded increased to 3-3.

From 7:30 to 10:16 of reel #1 halftime and Homecoming festivities are shown. Game action resumes for a few minutes at the end of the film. During the early minutes of reel #2 the color film progressively gets darker until it switches to black & white at 5:20. At 7:54 to 7:57 the game ends and both teams and coaches shake hands in the middle of the field. For more game details see the Columbus Dispatch articles linked to this page.

Homecoming: Jill Marie Jenkins, a sophomore elementary education student and member of Theta Nu sorority from Cleveland, was elected Otterbein’s 1963 Homecoming Queen by the male student body. The other members of the Queens Court are Maid of Honor Ruth Collins, Tau Epsilon Mu from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, First Attendant was Rebecca Keister, an Epsilon Kappa Tau from Franklin. Other attendants include Marilyn Marsch, Gahanna, Kappa Phi Omega; Edith Sheets, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tau Delta; Suzanne Taylor, Xenia, Rho Kappa Delta; and Jane Vorpe, St. Paris, Sigma Alpha Tau.

In addition to Ms. Jenkins, Otterbein Homecoming Queens from 1933-1963 were invited to campus. Those attending were Marjorie Bowser, 1933; Louise Bowser, 1934; Mary Ellen Kraner, 1937; Betty Anglemyer, 1940; Julia Thomas, 1942; Marilyn Shuck, 1944; Juanita Gardis, 1945; Barbara Bone, 1946; Ellen Coleman, 1947; Constance Bailey, 1948; Ann Carlson, 1949; Alice Carlson, 1951; Sue Hartigan, 1952; Ida Hartsook, 1954; Mary Jean Barnhard, 1958; Nancy Lansdowne, 1959; Sharon Martin, 1960; Patricia Smith, 1961. First place in the float contest went to Lambda Gamma Epsilon (Kings) fraternity, with second place going to Beta Nu (Greenwich) sorority.

Game Film # and Reel #

Reel #2

Recommended Citation

Archives, "1963 Otterbein College (0) vs Marietta College (14), Football Films, Homecoming, 2 of 2" (1963). 1963 Sports Films. 4.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/sports_films_1963/4

Film Time

7:57 minutes B&W

Keywords

College Football, Football Programs, Football Films