The 1940 Western Reserve Red Cats football team represented the

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, now known as

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, during the

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. The team was led by sixth-year head coach Bill Edwards, who was assisted by Gene Myslenski and Roy A. "Dugan" Miller. Notable players included Johnny Reis, Andy Logan, Stan Skoczen ,

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, Dom "Mickey" Sanzotta and

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. The season opener against the

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officially opened their new

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. Western Reserve conclude the season with a win in the

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over

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. Western Reserve was ranked at No. 113 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.

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Case Western Reserve Spartans football seasons Sun Bowl champion seasons

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