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61-569: The Panthers were founded in 1932, and "held its first get together" on September 13, in Marshallton, Delaware . The team planned for their first game to be played near October 9. An article by The Evening Journal wrote, "Manager Potts hopes to install floodlight on the field soon for night drills. The Panthers wish to announce that they are not affiliated with the City Football League and will play independently this season." The team started

122-607: A bye week while the season opened, as their league debut was postponed. The Panthers' debut was scheduled for October 8, at Lattimer Field in Newport , against the Ninth Ward Ducks . The Ducks had joined the league one day after the Panthers, though they previously had a stint in the league during 1929. The game against the Ducks would end in a 2–0 victory, with their only points scored on

183-513: A safety . In a game recap The Morning News wrote, "A blocked punt by Sharp in the second quarter accounted for the only score of the well-played game. Both teams muffed several scoring chances when within striking distance of the opposing goal line but neither seemed to have the necessary punch to take the ball over." The team's first home game would be played the following week, against the new Fifth Ward Democrats . It would be their first game at their newest stadium. They "smothered" and "crushed"

244-430: A 6–6 tie against St. Mary's, with each team scoring a touchdown in the second quarter and missing the extra point. The Panthers would play another home game on November 12, versus the Ninth Ward Ducks , who they had beaten by two points earlier in the year. They would record another victory, this time winning 8–0. The Evening Journal wrote, "The Delaware Panthers took undisputed possession of third place and continued on

305-528: A Panther aerial and raced 65 yards." After the game, the league announced that the Panthers were tied with the Defiance Bulldogs in the standings and scheduled a tie-breaker for the following week. In the game, they shut out the Bulldogs, winning 7–0 to earn the second spot in the standings. A brief recap by The Evening Journal wrote, "The Delaware Panthers sewed up the runner-up honors for the second half of

366-457: A defeat this half but the Panthers have been held to a tie and are consequently one point behind the Whitejackets. The Panthers have been pointing for this game and have high hopes of avenging the setback handed them in the first half. The Warders have lost several players but showed that they have enough man power to carry on by their hard earned victory over Defiance." The Panthers lost against

427-696: A game to be named "Delaware State champions", the Blue Jackets lost to Fort duPont. They played a game against the Wilmington City League champion Tonies on December 15 and won on a game-winning safety near the end of the fourth quarter. After the Wilmington Association season was over, The News Journal published an All-Star team written by a fan. In the City League, the St. Mary's Cats left, and

488-554: A man sized job for tomorrow afternoon, booking the Delaware Panthers of Wilmington at the Delaware City Army Post." It also said Fort DuPont "should have plenty of trouble on their hands tomorrow". According to a mid-November article by The Evening Journal , the game against Fort DuPont was a loss for the Panthers. The Panthers played another game at their home field of Panther Field at Brack-Ex , on October 30, against

549-490: A rise "for half a mile as thick as they could stand." The new encampment covered a triangular area with Newport , Marshallton, and Stanton forming the connecting points. In 1836, the name of the community was changed to Marshallton after John Marshall, who built a rolling mill along the creek. The Greenbank Historic Area , Hickman Blacksmith Shop and House , William Julius "Judy" Johnson House , Marshallton United Methodist Church , and Springer-Cranston House are listed on

610-720: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Wilmington Football League The Wilmington Football League , also known as the Wilmington Football Association (1930–1935, 1940–1941), was a semi-professional American football league that existed from 1929 to 1956. It was based in Wilmington, Delaware . From 1932 to 1935, the league was split into the Wilmington City Football League and Wilmington Football Association. The first known American football league based in Wilmington, Delaware ,

671-672: The Brandywine Hawks , who had previously had a stint in the league, joined. The "Tonies" won the league championship against Price's Run. They compiled a record of 7–1–1. Results for the 1935 Wilmington Football Association are unavailable.  †  Wilmington City Football League champions. In September 1936, the Wilmington Football Association and Wilmington City League merged. An article by The Morning News stated that six teams were planned. The Eleventh Ward Blue Jackets, Price Run A.A. (who had absorbed

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732-477: The National Register of Historic Places . Marshallton is a residential suburb 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Wilmington , on Delaware Route 2 . Marshallton is located along Red Clay Creek at 39°43′32″N 75°39′15″W  /  39.72556°N 75.65417°W  / 39.72556; -75.65417 . Delaware Park Horse Racing Track is to the southwest. This Delaware state location article

793-561: The " Aztecs Negro eleven". The Panthers won the game, shutting the Aztecs out 79–0. The Evening Journal reported that after the game "Manager Potts is endeavoring to secure Penn's Grove or West Chester for a game next Sunday." Whether or not a game was played against them is unknown. The next known game was played against the Eleventh Ward Whitejackets , previously champions of the Wilmington Association, in mid-November. Eleventh Ward

854-466: The "City Football League", the "Tonies", St. Ann's, Eighth Ward, Price's Run, the "Black Diamonds", and Brandywine Hawks. The "Tonies" were league champions. However, another article stated the top team in the Wilmington Football Association was Eleventh Ward, meaning there were two Wilmington Leagues at the time. A few days later, an article about Penn-Del, champions in '29 and '30, said they were an independent team. It then described that they would play

915-570: The "White Eagles" got a bye, while the Brandywine A.A. and Eleventh Ward Whitejackets battled for the remaining spot in the championship. Eleventh Ward advanced, but lost to the White Eagles, 15 to 12. The White Eagles won the second half championship as well, winning 2–0 against the Defiance Bulldogs. Results of the Wilmington Football Association, first half.  †  Wilmington Football Association champions (first half). Results for

976-503: The Brandywine Hawks), Defiance Bulldogs, and Newark were already entered. The Tonies were considered "almost certain" to join, and either Kennett Square or Marcus Hook would get the last spot in the league. The White Eagles, Brandywine A.A., and South Side A.C. dropped out. A second meeting was held the following week. The News Journal reported that Price Run, St. Anthony's, Eleventh Ward, and Defiance had been entered while Newark

1037-567: The Claymont Dragons, also had representatives. Another meeting was held on September 29 at the Defiance Academy building. By December 7, Penn-Del had only one loss with two games remaining and were considered a top team in the state championship race. In a November 1932 article, it was stated that the "Eleventh Ward team, [were] champions of the 1931 Wilmington Football Association League". In 1932 standings, six teams were listed in

1098-465: The Democrats, winning 65–0. The Morning News described the Panthers as "scoring almost at will" and wrote Fifth Ward "did not have a scoring opportunity throughout the game". Afterwards they were scheduled to matchup with the Eleventh Ward Whitejackets , defending champions for the past two seasons. A preview of the game by The Evening Journal and The Morning News said, "One of the outstanding games of

1159-555: The Eleventh Ward Whitejackets, champions of the Wilmington Football Association, in a Thanksgiving game. Penn-Del won the game, 7 to 0. In the Wilmington Football Association, there were four teams in the 1932 season, the Eleventh Ward Whitejackets , Defiance Bulldogs , St. Mary's Cats , and the Brandywine Athletic Association . Defiance and St. Mary's were the two teams from the 1930 season still in

1220-469: The Jackets gradually drew away for a touchdown in the second quarter, another and a field goal in the third and a third touchdown in the final session. The Panther machine failed to click after the brilliant opening stanza. Following a scoreless first period in which the Panthers dominated play when they accounted for four successive first downs as the game got under way, Eleventh Ward realized its initial score of

1281-442: The P.A.M.A. on Thanksgiving Day 6–0 for the league championship. They then played and won against the independent "First Engineers" to be named "Delaware champions".  †  Wilmington Football Association champions. Results for the 1931 season have not been found. In mid-September a meeting was held to discuss plans of continuing the league. Representatives from each team were requested. Two other teams, Fort duPont and

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1342-661: The Panthers are requested to get in touch with Manager Howard Potts at Marshallton between 7 and 10 p. m. or George M. Lucas at Cranston Heights." The team's first game as the Delaware Panthers was scheduled against the Newark Yellowjackets on October 9. The game against Newark ended in a 24–0 victory for Delaware following four touchdowns and one "free point". The game was played before approximately 1,200 fans. Every Evening reported, "The Newark team, coached by "Shorty" Chalmers , former All-Maryland halfback, did not seem to have any uniformity in their plays. The first quarter of

1403-463: The Panthers' fifth victory of the season and it was their final game, as they finished 5–1–1. The Panthers held their first meeting of the 1933 season on September 5; the meeting included the election of team officers and staff, as well as the discussion of team business. Other meetings were held on September 7, 8, and 12. At the elections, Pat McLaren was named team president, Harrison Vest team treasurer, and Nooky Burd secretary. The first team practice

1464-727: The Shamrock A.C., Eleventh Ward, Ninth Ward, the Defiance Academy Bulldogs, the South Side-Eden Snappers, Hillside, and the Rockford Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets did not join and were replaced by Parkside; they soon after left and were replaced by the "Hibernians". By November 17, 1924, the Defiance Bulldogs led the league with a 7–0 record, second was Shamrock, and third was South Side. A possible deciding game on c. Dec. 1 between Defiance and South Side

1525-555: The Whitejacket line time and time again but were unable to carry the oval over. The Panthers' line held like a stonewall against the assault launched by the Warders. Sharp also played sensational ball for the Panthers while Drennan, DeMarco, Pennock and Cherry excelled for the Jackets. On several occasions the fans swarmed out onto the field and made playing almost impossible. Players carrying the ball were interfered with several times." After

1586-487: The Whitejackets, in a 6–25 defeat. It gave the Whitejackets the championship for the third consecutive season. A recap by The Morning News reported, "Although the teams battled on even terms through the first half, the Eleventh Ward Whitejackets applied the pressure in the closing half to top the Delaware Panthers, in their game at Lattimer Field yesterday, 25 to 6, and win the City Football Association title for

1647-526: The Wilmington Association, the Ninth Ward Ducks left for the second time, the St. Mary's Cats left for the City League, while the Brandywine Athletic Association who left the year prior, joined. Another team that joined were the newly formed "White Eagles". The rules were changed for there to be two championships, one for the first half of the season, and one for the second. In the first half playoffs

1708-581: The Wilmington City Football League, four teams left, and one joined, bringing the total to the original number of four. The 1933 champion Black Diamonds left the league as well as Eighth Ward, Defiance, and St. Ann's. The remaining four teams were the South Side Terrapins , Price's Run, St. Anthony's Catholic Club , and the St. Mary's Cats , who joined from the Wilmington Association. The South Side Terrapins were named champions. In

1769-401: The Wilmington Football Association yesterday and the circuit is all set to go with the six-team wheel as originally planned. The Panthers explained to Tom Brand, association secretary, they had no intentions of dropping from the loop and that it was through a misunderstanding they did not have a representative present at the meeting Tuesday night when forfeits were posted." The Panthers were given

1830-470: The Wilmington Football Association yesterday by downing the Defiance Bulldogs in their battle for second place at Panther Field, 7 to 0. The game was nip and tuck throughout with the Panthers' lone score coming in the second period. Demaree, Panther left halfback went over for the only tally on a buck through center." After the Wilmington Football Association season ended, the Panthers said they hoped to schedule more games with independent teams. On December 11,

1891-614: The city title over St. Anthony's while the Defiance Bulldogs won against the Price Run Raiders for the second class championship. The Tonies won the "state semi-pro title" in 1939, winning 26–6 against Defiance. The league was reorganized in 1940. An article by The Morning News reported that seven teams were entered. They were the Price Run Red Raiders, Parkside, St. Mary's Cats, Brandywine, Fairview Owls, St. Anthony's C. Y. O. and St. Joseph's Boy's Club. Brandywine left

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1952-402: The extra point with a drop-kick." The first-half of the season closed with the Panthers regaining the runner-up position after defeating the Defiance Bulldogs 7–0. The game was played at Panther Field, du Pont road on October 29. Their first game as part of the second half would match them up with the St. Mary's Cats, who they had originally been scheduled to play in early October. They played to

2013-428: The game ended with both teams unable to score. In the second period the Panthers started the fireworks by making gain after gain, McFall finally getting the pigskin over the final chalk line for a tally. The extra point was kicked at a difficult angle." The Evening Journal wrote, "The Panthers' smooth working backfield and their brilliant interference from the line enabled them to subdue the jackets." The following game

2074-416: The game when Smith tossed to Aiken for a 55-yard advance and touchdown. With the ball deep in enemy territory Bippy DeMarco added three points to Eleventh Ward's score with a drop-kick from the 33-yard line. The victors later scored when Miskie raced 42 yards off tackle for a touchdown. The final touchdown of the game came in the final-period when Kemp intercepted a forward pass and raced 35 yards. DeMarco added

2135-469: The heels of the leaders with an 8 to 0 victory over the Ninth Ward Ducks at Panther Field. The Panthers scored in the second quarter when Burd kicked out of bounds on the Ducks two-yard line. Kerrigan of the Ducks was set to punt back when a pass from center was high. He was tackled behind the goal. A sustained drive of 55 yards netted the only touchdown in the third period with McFall going off tackle for

2196-428: The last game of the season, a redo of a disputed game, for the A.A. to be named champions.  †  Wilmington Football League champions. Two teams left and two joined for the second season. The Shamrock Reserves and Ninth Ward Ducks left, and were replaced by the St. Mary's Cats and St. Anthony's Catholic Club, known more popularly as, the "Tonies". Penn-Del won their second consecutive league title, beating

2257-440: The lead when Miskie scored from the 10-yard line following a sustained drive. Miskie again crossed the goal line as the final quarter got underway when he intercepted a pass and raced 55 yards behind perfect interference. "Bippy" DeMarco drop-kicked the extra point as the ultimate victors went to a 19 to 6 lead. Another intercepted pass in the waning minutes of play led to the Warders' fourth and final touchdown when E. Pennock grabbed

2318-607: The league before the season started, bring the league down to six teams. Two playoff games were held before the league championship, with Price Run winning 10–6 against St. Joseph's, and St. Anthony's winning against Fairview. The Price Run Red Raiders won the league championship, 13–0, against St. Anthony's. It ended a perfect 12–0 season for the Red Raiders, the best ever record by a Wilmington Association team. Results, excluding playoffs.  †  Wilmington Football Association champions. One team left and two joined for

2379-411: The league championship against Eighth Ward, winning 13 to 6. Results of the Wilmington Football Association, as of week 4.  †  Wilmington Football Association champions. Note: The Fifth Ward Democrats (0–2–1) forfeited their franchise in week 4. The results of their games were removed from the standings. Standings for the 1933 Wilmington City Football League are unavailable. In

2440-511: The league, all joined. The Brandywine Athletic Association left, however. The Eleventh Ward Whitejackets clinched their third consecutive league title by week 4. In the Wilmington City League, one team left and two joined, bringing the league to 7 teams. The Brandywine Hawks left, while the South Side Terrapins and Defiance (not to be confused with the Defiance Bulldogs of the Wilmington Association) joined. The Black Diamonds won

2501-543: The league. Results of the Wilmington City Football League, as of week 8.  †  Wilmington City Football League champions. Results of the Wilmington Football Association, as of week 4.  †  Wilmington Football Association champions. In the Wilmington Football Association, the Fifth Ward Democrats , Delaware Panthers , and Ninth Ward Ducks , a charter member of

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2562-417: The league. An article by The Evening Journal wrote, "Eleventh Ward Whitejackets, defending champions, increased their lead margin in the Wilmington Football Association yesterday by trouncing the Delaware Panthers on Lattimer Field, 22 to 0. The defeat sent the Panthers from the runner-up position into third place while Defiance held second with its third tie. The game was nip and tuck in the opening period but

2623-432: The other by Norman I. Harris Jewelers. Another league named "Wilmington Football Association" was founded in 1925. Shamrock, St. Ann's, St. Anthony's, and Eleventh Ward were the four teams reported to have joined. The third league folded on November 4, 1925, citing financial difficulties, and the inability to find another team after the folding of St. Ann's as causes. A final meeting was held on November 10. The league

2684-552: The season was called "out of the question" by a Morning News article. Results for the 1937–1939 seasons have not been found. Though the teams continued, articles would not mention whether or not they were part of the league. A November 1937 article by The Morning News reported that the Tonies won the "City Grid Crown" after defeating the Eleventh Ward Blue Jackets 7–0. In 1938, the Eleventh Ward Blue Jackets claimed

2745-514: The season will be the attraction at Lattimer Field, Maryland avenue and Broom street, Sunday afternoon when the Eleventh Ward White-jackets, defending champions and the Delaware Panthers tie for the runner-up honors, clash. The outcome of the struggle will have much bearing on the league standing and will go far in deciding the title." Against the Whitejackets, the Panthers lost 0–22. The loss moved them from runners-up to third place in

2806-685: The season with a victory over the Wilmington Association Brandywine Hawks . Nearly a month after the team's founding, they changed their name from the Marshallton Panthers to Delaware Panthers, shortly before the season's second game. The Evening Journal wrote, "The Panthers will play first class independent Sunday football booking teams in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with Marcus Hook, West Chester and Penn's Grove preferred. Teams desiring Sunday games with

2867-402: The second half are unavailable.  †  Wilmington City Football League champions. For the first time, the Wilmington Association had no changes, each team stayed. The season started on October 13 with the White Eagles and Eleventh Ward Blue Jackets (previously named Whitejackets) winning by 6 points. Eleventh Ward would win the first half championship as well as the second half. In

2928-459: The second straight year. Eleventh Ward scored its first touchdown in the opening period when Miskie, almost single-handed, advanced the ball from mid-field to score in three plays. The Panthers matched this touchdown a few minutes later when Helenski scored on a 60-yard run. Neither team could work its way into scoring territory in the second period, but at the start of the second half the Jackets got its offensive maneuvers in working condition and took

2989-479: The tally. His drop kick for the extra point was blocked." The Panthers were given a bye week following their game against Ninth Ward. They hoped to play a game against the De Law Warr Dragons or Newark Yellow Jackets, but did not schedule a game. After the bye the Panthers had to play the Eleventh Ward Whitejackets, in what would decide the season's champion. The Morning News wrote, "Neither team has suffered

3050-526: The team began planning for a banquet to celebrate their season. The team held another meeting on December 21 and the banquet took place the following day at Marshallton . Though the Panthers were expected to join the league for the 1934 season, they did not and folded shortly afterwards. Marshallton, Delaware Marshallton is an unincorporated community in Mill Creek Hundred , New Castle County , Delaware , United States. The community

3111-458: The tie the manager of the Defiance Bulldogs , another Wilmington Association team, attempted to arrange a match against the Panthers. They already had a scheduled game on Thanksgiving, but wanted to move it to a different day. The Panthers accepted the offer and planned to play the game on the following Sunday. The game was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Kreb's Field, on November 20. The result was

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3172-428: Was "likely" to join and a sixth team was still being sought. On September 29, The Morning News reported that "Inability to secure a fourth team will probably result in the disbandment of the Wilmington Football Association for this season.". It also stated that at a meeting on the previous night, only three teams (St. Anthony's "Tonies", Price's Run A.A., and Eleventh Ward Whitejackets) intended to join. A day later

3233-438: Was called at 12–12 in total darkness. The teams protested the game and the arbitration board (George N. Boggs, Ben Greenstein (former president), and Joseph D. M'Laughlin) declared that the game would not count, due to errors in the officiating. By week 12 the Defiance Bulldogs (10–1) and South Side-Eden Snappers (10–2) were tied for 1st due to the standings running on points rather than win-loss percentage. A protest-play-off game

3294-513: Was called the "All-Wilmington Football League" and operated in 1913. Little information is known about it. From 1922 to 1924, another league based in Wilmington, Delaware operated under the "Wilmington Football Association" name. Teams in 1922 included the Seventh Ward Chicks , Parkside, Defiance Academy Bulldogs, and the St. Mary's Cats. Ben Greenstein, editor for The Evening Journal ,

3355-530: Was founded in 1836 and is named for John Marshall, mill owner. Marshallton was originally called Hersey Bridge after a gristmill on the Red Clay Creek that was established by Solomon Hersey in 1765. On August 30, 1777 George Washington ordered his army to fall back toward Red Clay Creek during the wee hours of the morning. Here, Washington arranged his troops for battle. The troops immediately dug in, building redoubts and entrenchments. Cannons were placed on

3416-548: Was founded in September 1929. There were six teams in the first season, the Penn-Del A.A., Ninth Ward Ducks, Shamrock Reserves, Polish American Military Alliance (P.A.M.A.), Defiance Academy Bulldogs, and Kentmere Red Sox. The rankings went on points instead of win-loss percentage. A win was worth two points and a tie was worth one. The Penn-Del A.A. won the league title after posting an 8–1–1 record, scoring 17 points. It took until

3477-410: Was held on September 14, at Fourth & Ferris streets. After the Brandywine A. A. of the Wilmington Football Association withdrew from the league, each remaining member voted for the Panthers to replace them in a meeting held on September 14. The team officially joined on September 27, following their forfeit posting. The Evening Journal reported, "[The] Delaware Panthers posted their forfeit in

3538-429: Was named president. Defiance clinched the 1922 championship by winning 78–0 against Seventh Ward. Seventh Ward left in the second season, bringing the league down to three teams. They set up a six-game schedule, with Defiance winning out again. In a meeting held on September 16, 1924, seven teams planned to join and Ed Fegley replaced Ben Greenstein as league president. Teams who planned to join on September 16 included,

3599-579: Was originally scheduled to play the Brandywine Hawks but the game was postponed on request. The game had championship implications, as the loser would be eliminated from the state title race. The game against the Whitejackets ended in a scoreless tie. A game recap by The Evening Journal said, "The Delaware Panthers held Eleventh Ward, Wilmington Football Association champions to a scoreless tie before some 6,000 fans at Boxwood yesterday. Haggeman and Mickey McFall, 210-pound plunging halfback, crashed through

3660-558: Was scheduled for January 3 between Defiance and South Side. The game was postponed due to the field being covered in snow. A meeting was held between the league officials a few days later. The Snappers won a game against Defiance on c. March 29 in front of 1,200 fans, making another game necessary to decide the league champions. Eventually the Shamrock A.C. were in position to play in the league championship and won against Defiance, 25 to 6. The Shamrock A.C. were awarded two championship trophies, one provided by Bottomley and Company, and

3721-599: Was scheduled for October 16, against the De La Warr Dragons , of Claymont . However, shortly afterwards the Panthers changed their opponent to the Arden Blue Jackets. The results against Arden are unknown, but a late-November article stated that the Panthers only lost one game all season. The next scheduled game for the Panthers was against Fort DuPont , who had just come off of a win versus the Brandywine Hawks. The Evening Journal reported, "Fort DuPont has taken on

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