1899 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1899 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season Sewanee 17 October 6, 1899through December 25, 1899 Football 1898 1900 The 1899 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association as part of the 1899 college football season. The season began on October 6, 1899 with Vanderbilt visiting Cumberland. Sewanee won the conference with 11 conference victories. With just 13 players, the team known as the "Iron Men" had a six-day road trip with five shutout wins over Texas A&M; Texas; Tulane; LSU; and Ole Miss. Sportswriter Grantland Rice called the group "the most durable football team I ever saw." https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19411127&id=SaQhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4ZkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3862,5618014 Grantland Rice November 27, 1941 Reading Eagle The road trip is recalled memorably with the Biblical allusion "...and on the seventh day they rested."https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7001627/sec-expansion-conference-consider-sewanee-long-lost-founding-member https://web.archive.org/web/20160111103027/http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7001627/sec-expansion-conference-consider-sewanee-long-lost-founding-member January 11, 2016 Sewanee, long-lost member of the SEC Patrick Dorsey live September 23, 2011 Season overview Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachConf. recordWin Pct.Overall recordPPGPAG1 (tie)SewaneeBilly Suter11–0–01.00012–0–026.80.81 (tie)VanderbiltJames Crane5–0–01.0007–2–012.1 4.81 (tie)AlabamaW. A. Martin1–0–01.0003–1–09.77.74NashvilleC. E. Woodruff4–1–04 1 04–1–1 5TennesseeJ. A. Pierce2–1–0.6676–2–010.77.66AuburnJohn Heisman2–1–1.6253–1–129.62.27TexasGordon Clarke3–2–0.6006–2–014.63.08North CarolinaWilliam Reynolds1–1–0.5007–3–0 15.75.39Ole MissW. H. Lyon3–4–0.4293–4–06.36.710GeorgiaGordon Saussy2–3–1.4172–3–17.33.711 (tie)Clemson Walter Riggs1–2–0.3334–2–018.28.311 (tie)1899 Central Colonels Central (KY) 1–2–0.3331–2–0 13LSUJohn Gregg1–3–0.2501–4–07.625.214 (tie)Kentucky StateW. R. Bass0–1–0.0005–2–210.94.914 (tie)1899 Southwestern Presbyterian SW Presbyterian 0–1–0.0001–1–022.52714 (tie)1899 Cumberland Bulldogs Cumberland (TN)E. D. Kuykendall 0–3–0.0000–3–00.040.314 (tie)Georgia TechCow Nalley0–5–0.0000–6–00.831.014 (tie)TulaneHarris Collier0–5–0.0000–6–10.020.1 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SIAA member wonNon-conference matchup; SIAA member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SIAA teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 6VanderbiltCumberlandLebanon, TNVAN 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-cemberland-university-t/145715980/ Nashville Banner Cumberland University team defeated by the Vanderbilt team October 7, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 7ClemsonGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAUGA 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-savannah-morning-news-georgia-eleven/145713503/ The Savannah Morning News Georgia eleven defeated by the Clemson College boys October 8, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 71899 Kentucky University Kentucky UniversityKentucky StateLexington, KY W 23–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-blue-and-white-down/146260547/ The Morning Herald Blue and White downs the Crimson October 8, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 7North Carolina A&MNorth CarolinaCampus Athletic Field • Chapel Hill, NC W 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-post-first-football-game-un/146262639/ The Morning Post First football game; University beats A. & M. College in a well played contest October 8, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 111899 King Tornado King (TN)TennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNW 11–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81073066/orange-white-winning-colors/ The Journal and Tribune Orange-White winning colors October 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 12Oak RidgeNorth CarolinaCampus Athletic Field • Chapel Hill, NC W 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-asheville-times-carolina-defeats-oak/146262816/ Asheville Daily Gazette Carolina defeats Oak Ridge in football October 13, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 14Mooney SchoolSW PresbyterianBall Park • Clarksville, TNW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leaf-chronicle-weekly-a-walk-over-for-th/146313822/ Semi-Weekly Leaf-Chronicle A walk-over for the S.W.P.U.'s, was the football game Saturday October 17, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 14NashvilleCumberlandLebanon, TN NASH 18–0 October 14Miami (OH)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-vanderbilt-12-miami/145716127/ The Courier-Journal Vanderbilt 12, Miami 0 October 15, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14Georgia TechAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALAUB 63–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-auburn-defeats/140803708/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn defeats the Techs October 15, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 14DavidsonClemsonRock Hill, SCW 10–0 The score was 10 to 0 in Clemson's favor https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109021584/the-score-was-10-to-0-in-clemsons-favor/ The State October 15, 1999 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 14GuilfordNorth CarolinaCampus Athletic Field • Chapel Hill, NCW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-never-touched-guil/146263016/ The News and Observer Never touched Guilford; Carolina only scored 45 to Guilford's nothing October 15, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 18Miami (OH)Kentucky StateLexington, KYW 18–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-state-college-18-mi/146260833/ The Courier-Journal State College 18, Miami 5 October 19, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 18Atlanta Athletic ClubGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAL 0–2 Athletic Club wins from Techs October 19, 1899 The Atlanta Constitution Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 20CincinnatiVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNL 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121295429/the-tennessean/ To Cincinnati comes victory The Nashville American October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21Kentucky State1899 Centre CentreDanville, KYT 11–11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-centre-college-11-s/146261125/ The Courier-Journal Centre College 11, State College 11 October 22, 1899 April 28, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 211899 Bethel Warriors Bethel (KY)NashvilleNormal College Field • Nashville, TNT 5–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-rushing-the-pigskin-be/146324452/ Nashville Banner Rushing the pigskin; Bethel College and University of Nashville play football October 23, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21TexasDallas Athletic ClubDallas, TXW 11–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fort-worth-record-and-register-footb/145714816/ Fort Worth Morning Register Football leads to fight October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21Tuscaloosa Athletic ClubAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 16–5 October 21Montgomery Athletic ClubAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-montgomery-boy/140803839/ The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery boys show up well October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21SewaneeGeorgiaPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GASEW 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-purple-triumph/145713884/ The Montgomery Advertiser Purple triumphs over Athens October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21DavidsonNorth CarolinaLatta Park • Charlotte, NCW 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109021822/university-defeats-davidson-college-by-a/ University defeats Davidson College by a close score The Morning Post October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 21VPITennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TN L 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81073314/u-of-t-eleven-lost-to-the-blacksburg-tea/ The Journal and Tribune U of T eleven lost to the Blacksburg team October 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23SewaneeGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GASEW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-techs-went-down-befo/146264072/ The Atlanta Journal Techs went down before Sewanee October 24, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23Horner's SchoolNorth CarolinaCampus Athletic Field • Chapel Hill, NCW 46–0 Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 27Ole MissCentral (KY)Citizens' Park • Memphis, TNMISS 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99029520/the-commercial-appeal/ Was a fierce game The Commercial Appeal October 28, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 28NashvilleOle MissOxford, MSNASH 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99029787/the-commercial-appeal/ Oxford beaten The Commercial Appeal October 29, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28TennesseeSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNSEW 46–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81073687/university-of-the-south-defeated-univers/ The Knoxville Sentinel University of the South defeated University of Tennessee by 51 to 0 October 30, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 28IndianaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNL 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news-indiana-wins-vand/145716338/ The Indianapolis News Indiana wins; Vanderbilt University defeated by a score of 20 to 0 October 31, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 ClemsonAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALAUB 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-auburn-keeps-u/140803964/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn keeps up her fast game October 29, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 Georgia TechGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAUGA 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-techs-defeated/145714087/ The Macon Telegraph Techs defeated October 29, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 28North CarolinaNorth Carolina A&MRaleigh, NCT 11–11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-post/25626319/ The Morning Post A. & M. surprised October 29, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 31San AntonioTexasVarsity Athletic Field • Austin, TXW 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-the-varsity-b/145715010/ Austin Daily Statesman The 'Varsity beat the visitors badly yesterday November 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31"Old" MarylandNorth CarolinaCampus Athletic Field • Chapel Hill, NCW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-university-of-maryland/146263433/ The Baltimore Sun University of Maryland beaten November 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 3 SW PresbyterianSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNSEW 54–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-another-fifty/146264209/ The Montgomery Advertiser Another fifty-four points for Sewanee November 4, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3LSUOle MissFairgrounds • Meridian, MSMISS 11–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99029132/the-commercial-appeal/ Football—Mississippi defeated Louisiana in a great game at Meridian The Commercial Appeal November 2, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4North CarolinaNavyWorden Field • Annapolis, MDL 0–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-naval-cadets-w/146263541/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Naval Cadets win November 5, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4Kentucky StateTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNTENN 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81073923/tennessee-12-state-college-0/ The Courier-Journal Tennessee 12, State College 0 November 5, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4Ole MissVanderbiltBillings Park • Memphis, TNVAN 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99029978/the-commercial-appeal/ Not a brilliant contest The Commercial Appeal November 5, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 4Texas A&MTexasSan Antonio, TXW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-the-agricultur/145715199/ Austin Daily Statesman The Agricultural boys were made to wilt by 'Varsity November 5, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 8North CarolinaPrincetonUniversity Field • Princeton, NJL 0–30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-princeton-wins-30-to/146263653/ The New York Times Princeton wins 30 to 0 November 9, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9ClemsonSouth CarolinaColumbia, SCW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108963225/the-state/ Clemson did eat Carolina boys up The State November 10, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9SewaneeTexasVarsity Athletic Field • Austin, TX SEW 12–02,500https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-arkansas-gazette-sewanee-defeats-u/145715365/ The Arkansas Gazette Sewanee defeats University of Texas in spirited game November 10, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 10SewaneeTexas A&MHerald Park • Houston, TXW 10–0600https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-sewanee-10-a-and-m-0/146264385/ Houston Daily Post Sewanee 10, A. and M. 0; The Cadets put up a hard game and bothered the visitors November 11, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11 SewaneeTulaneTulane Athletic Field • New Orleans, LASEW 23–0~1,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3570229/the_timespicayune/ The Daily Picayune Olive still Blue but very hopeful November 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11Central (KY)Kentucky State Lexington, KYCENT 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-state-college-team/146261442/ The Morning Herald State College team defeated by Central University by a score of 5 to 0 November 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11Montgomery Athletic ClubAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser/26076000/ The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery boys' magnificent showing November 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11GeorgiaTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNTENN 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81075504/tennessee-beats-georgia-eleven/ The Atlanta Constitution Tennessee beats Georgia eleven November 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11NashvilleGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GANASH 15–0 November 12, 1899 Nashville leads Techs Merry Chase The Montgomery Advertiser November 111899 Bethel Wildcats Bethel (TN)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vanderbilt-22-bet/145716468/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt 22, Bethel College 0 November 12, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13SewaneeLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LASEW 34–02,000+https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-sewanee-34-louisi/145712875/ The Commercial Appeal Sewanee 34, Louisiana 0; Tennesseans en route to Memphis after defeating everything in the southwest November 14, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 13SewaneeOle MissBillings Park • Memphis, TNSEW 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7959846/natchez_democrat/ Sewanee downs Mississippi Natchez Democrat November 15, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 18North Carolina A&MClemsonRock Hill, SCW 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer/48547045/ The Charlotte Daily Observer Clemson defeats the A and M, 24 to 0 November 19, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 18AuburnGeorgiaPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-auburn-had-game-but/140804103/ The Macon Telegraph Auburn had game but darkness ended the football contest with University of Georgia November 19, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 18TexasVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-texas-up-again/145715529/ The Montgomery Advertiser Texas up against it again November 19, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 18SW PresbyterianNashvilleNormal College Field • Nashville, TNNASH 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-nashville-won-her-game/146325218/ Nashville Banner Nashville won; Her game with Sewanee for next Saturday has been cancelled November 20, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20TexasTulaneTulane Athletic Field • New Orleans, LATEX 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98842931/tulane-shut-out-university-of-texas-men/ The Commercial Appeal Tulane shut out; University of Texas men rolled up a score of eleven by hard work November 21, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20CumberlandSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNSEW 71–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-sewanee-wins-agai/146264723/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Sewanee wins again November 21, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 211899 Washington and Lee Generals Washington and LeeKentucky StateLexington, KYT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-gazette-washington-and-lee-def/146261778/ Lexington Gazette Washington and Lee defeated November 22, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 22Washington and LeeKentucky StateLexington, KYW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-washington-and-lee-b/146261931/ The Courier-Journal Washington and Lee beaten November 23, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 23Washington and LeeTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNW 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81075755/tennessees-victory/ The Knoxville Sentinel Tennessee's victory November 24, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Time Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 24 AlabamaOle MissDriving Park • Jackson, MSALA 7–5600https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7011544/alabama_7_mississippi_5_11251899/ The Times-Democrat Alabama 7, Mississippi 5 November 25, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25 AlabamaNew Orleans Athletic ClubAthletic Park • New Orleans, LAL 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7011967/ Southern Athletic eleven's debut: Defeating the University of Alabama's clever team The Times-Picayune November 26, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25 Central (KY)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 21–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-and-tribune-vanderbilt-defea/145716587/ The Journal and Tribune Vanderbilt defeated Central University, score 21 to 16 November 26, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 25 TulaneTexasVarsity Athletic Field • Austin, TXTEX 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98843112/the-varsity-boys-came-out-big-winner-in/ Austin Daily Statesman The Varsity boys came out big winner in the game November 26, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 27 TulaneTexas A&MHerald Park • Houston, TXL 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11538320/texas-am-over-tulane-22-0-times-picay/ The Daily Picayune Texas A. and M. 22, Tulane 0 November 28, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 28 LSULake Charles High SchoolHoohoo Park • Lake Charles, LAW 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-state-university-to-p/145712729/ The Times-Democrat State University to play Lake Charles November 28, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-picayune-state-university-48/145712778/ The Times-Picayune State University 48, Lake Charles 0 November 29, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 30 2:50 p. m.SewaneeAuburnRiverside Park • Montgomery, ALSEW 11–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2099792/the_atlanta_constitution/ W. R. Tichenor W. R. Tichenor Atlanta Constitution Sewanee Wins From Auburn 3 December 1, 1899 March 30, 2015 Newspapers.com November 30 Kentucky AlumniKentucky StateLexington, KYW 6–5 November 30 Georgia TechClemsonGreenville, SCCLEM 41–5 November 30 North CarolinaGeorgiaPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAUNC 5–03,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-georgia-defeated-by/145714323/ The Atlanta Journal Georgia defeated by North Carolina December 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 30 LSUTexasVarsity Athletic Field • Austin, TXTEX 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fort-worth-record-and-register-vars/145713013/ Fort Worth Morning Register 'Varsity vs. Baton Rouge; Texas boys won in the Austin game, 29 to 0 December 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 30 Ole MissTulaneTulane Athletic Field • New Orleans, LAMISS 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98843548/mississippis-game-tulane-defeated-by-a/ The Times-Democrat Mississippi's game; Tulane defeated by a score of 15 to 0 December 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 30 Kentucky UniversityTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81075937/brilliant-end-of-the-season/ The Journal and Tribune Brilliant end of the season December 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 30 NashvilleVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 5–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105888762/the-tennessean/ Thanksgiving game on Dudley Field The Nashville American December 1, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 2North CarolinaSewaneePiedmont Park • Atlanta, GASEW 5–02,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-sewanee-is-champion/146263826/ The Times-Democrat Sewanee is champion December 3, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.comDecember 2LSUTexas A&MCollege Station, TXL 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bryan-college-station-eagle-a-and-m-co/145713155/ Bryan-College Station Eagle A. and M. College vs University of Louisiana won by the home team December 3, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 8TulaneLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98843847/louisiana-university-38-tulane-0/ The Daily Picayune Louisiana University 38, Tulane 0 December 9, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Twelve Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 25Tennessee1899 Grant GrantChattanooga, TNW 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81076260/football-at-chattanooga/ Nashville Banner Football at Chattanooga December 26, 1899 April 29, 2024 Newspapers.com All-Southern team 1899 College Football All-Southern Team W. A. Lambeth's All-Southern team: PositionNameTeamQBWarbler WilsonSewaneeHBArthur FeaginAuburnHBHarry GerstleVirginiaFBRobert M. ColemanVirginiaEBart SimsSewaneeTW. HamiltonGeorgiaGWilliam ChoiceVPICCarlos A. LongGeorgetownGWallace CrutchfieldVanderbiltTJohn LoydVirginiaEHerman KoehlerNorth Carolina References