The 1916 Cleveland Indians season was their first season in existence. The team played in the Ohio League and would go on to post an 8-3-1 record.
Schedule Game Date Opponent Result 1 September 24, 1916 Elyria Andwurs W 6-3 2 October 1, 1916 at Akron Burkhardts W 3-0 3 October 8, 1916 Altoona Indians W 29-7 4 October 15, 1916 Pitcairn Quakers W 14-6 5 October 22, 1916 Columbus Panhandles L 9-6 6 October 29, 1916 Akron Burkhardts W 13-0 7 November 5, 1916 at Canton Bulldogs L 27-0 8 November 12, 1916 Canton Bulldogs L 14-7 9 November 19, 1916 Massillon Tigers T 0-0 10 November 26, 1916 Columbus Panhandles W 7-0 11 November 30, 1916 at Detroit HeraldsThanksgiving Day game W 20-6 10 December 3, 1916 Toledo Maroons W 3-0
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References Pro Football Archives: 1916 Cleveland Indians season