1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season VanderbiltAuburn 17 September 24, 1904through December 4, 1904 Football 1903 1905 The 1904 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 1904 college football season. The season began on September 24 with conference member Sewanee hosting the Mooney School. 1904 saw new coaches Mike Donahue at Auburn and Dan McGugin at Vanderbilt,Woodruff 1928 159–161https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7037487/the_anniston_star/ The History of Southern Football (Chapter Two) Zipp Newman Zipp Newman 8 October 15, 2016 Newspapers.com The Anniston Star December 5, 1950 both of which posted undefeated conference records. McGugin remains the only coach in NCAA history to win his first three games by 60 points. Both McGugin and Donahue were inaugural inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame. The SIAA forbade a postseason contest between Auburn and Vanderbilt.Woodruff 1928 172 Also significantly, John Heisman was hired at Georgia Tech. Season overview Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1 (tie)VanderbiltDan McGugin 9–05–0 52.70.41 (tie)AuburnMike Donahue5–05–0 19.51.83SewaneeGeorge S. Whitney7–14–1 22.54.64Georgia TechJohn Heisman 8–1–13–1–128.7 3.45AlabamaW. A. Blount7–35–3 10.06.26 (tie)ClemsonShack Shealy 3–3–13–2–17.1 6.46 (tie)TulaneThomas A. Barry5–23–28.3 3.48Cumberland A. L. Phillips 3–11–143.7 9Kentucky StateFred Schacht9–10–0 27.71.510MississippiM. S. Harvey 4–32–3 26.415.111LSUDan A. Killian3–41–2 5.45.412TennesseeSax Crawford3–5–11–4–15.0 8.613NashvilleH. F. Fisher 1–7–1 0–5–14.3 21.014 (tie)Mississippi A&MDaniel S. Martin 2–50–414.4 18.014 (tie)GeorgiaCharles A. Barnard1–50–411.5 11.3 Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/independent/1904.html 1904 Independent Year Summary College Football www.sports-reference.com 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 ReferenceSeptember 24 MooneySewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 47–0 Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 1Tennessee DocsSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 58–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85728634/the-atlanta-constitution/ Sewanee again the victor The Atlanta Constitution October 12, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 1Camp McPhersonGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 11–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-soldiers-are-defeate/146608592/ The Atlanta Journal Soldiers are defeated by Tech October 2, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 1VanderbiltMississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSVAN 61–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-vanderbilt-easy/145819789/ The Atlanta Constitution Vanderbilt easy winner October 2, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 11904 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)TennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNW 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82627176/u-of-t-wins-game-defeats-maryville-co/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times U. of T. wins game, defeats Maryville College team by score of 17 to 0 October 9, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3Florida Agricultural CollegeAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8908681/florida_lost_to_alabama_the_atlanta/ The Atlanta Constitution Florida lost to Alabama October 2, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 4Florida Agricultural CollegeAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALW 44–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-auburn-wins-another/140819733/ The Atlanta Journal Auburn wins another October 5, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 8Florida State CollegeGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3134294/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution 5 October 9, 1904 Techs Crush Florida Team September 1, 2015 Newspapers.com October 8ClemsonAlabamaWest End Park • Birmingham, ALCLEM 18–0 Clemson won handily NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers The Montgomery Advertiser October 9, 1904 20October 8Florida Agricultural CollegeGeorgiaCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-savannah-morning-news-georgia-made-a/146623336/ The Savannah Morning News Georgia made a great showing against University of Florida October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8Tennessee DocsNashvillePeabody Field • Nashville, TNL 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85728882/the-tennessean/ Victory for U. 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The Nashville American October 9, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 81904 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 66–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-georgetown-beaten-by/146606163/ The Atlanta Journal Georgetown beaten by Vandy October 9, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 12NashvilleVPIGibboney Field • Blacksburg, VAL 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123599907/vpi-defeats-nashville/ The Times-Dispatch V.P.I. defeats Nashville October 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15AlabamaMississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSALA 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8909568/game_awarded_to_alabama_the_atlanta/ The Atlanta Constitution Game awarded to Alabama October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15AuburnClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCAUB 5–0 Woodruff 1928 162https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5184006/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution Auburn downs Clemson team October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15MooneyGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 51–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-tech-crushes-mooney/146608906/ The Atlanta Journal Tech crushes Mooney 51 to 0 October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15NashvilleTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNT 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82627328/offside-play-saves-nashville/ The Atlanta Constitution Offside play saves Nashville October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15SewaneeWashington UniversityWorld's Fair Stadium • St. Louis, MOW 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115725156/st-louis-post-dispatch/ Washington unable to score against Sewanee St. Louis Post-Dispatch October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 15Ole MissVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 69–0 Woodruff 1928 163https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-scrappy-game-capture/145817862/ The Atlanta Journal Scrappy game captured by Vanderbilt October 16, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 17Florida Agricultural CollegeGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 77–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/3201510/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia score badly beaten October 18, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 21Louisiana IndustrialLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-shreveport-journal/88967611/ The Shreveport Journal Football Friday; Athletics will play State University team that day October 22, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-baton-rouge-tigers-wi/146613245/ The Times-Democrat Baton Rouge Tigers win; Ruston defeated 17 to 0 in first game of season October 22, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 22NashvilleAuburnWest End Park • Birmingham, ALAUB 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5184069/the_atlanta_constitution/ 5 Atlanta Constitution Auburn finds Nashville easy October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-nashville-was-eas/140820045/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Nashville was easy for Auburn October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 22GeorgiaClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCCLEM 10–0 Woodruff 1928 165https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-clemson-wins-in-hard-gam/146609964/ The Nashville American Clemson wins; In hard game the team beats Georgia 10 to 0 October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 22TennesseeGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAGT 2–0 Woodruff 1928 164https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82627666/tennessee-lost-to-blacksmiths/ The Atlanta Constitution Tennessee lost to Blacksmiths October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 22Ole MissMississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSMISS 17–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-mississippi-teams-bea/145818353/ The Times-Democrat Mississippi teams beat; State University defeats A. and M. College team October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 221904 Missouri Mines Miners Missouri MinesVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 29–4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-vanderbilt-find/146606312/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat Vanderbilt finds easy game in Rolla October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 23Louisiana IndustrialTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LAW 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81177334/the-times-democrat/ Tulane 11, Ruston 0 The Times-Democrat October 23, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 24NashvilleAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALALA 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8910018/nashville_lose_to_alabama_the/ The Nashville American Nashville lose to Alabama October 25, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 26GeorgiaSouth CarolinaColumbia, SCL 0–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93242596/georgia-beaten-offensive-weak/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia beaten; offensive weak October 27, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27SewaneeClemsonColumbia, SCSEW 11–55,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-savannah-morning-news-sewanee-defeat/146607842/ The Savannah Morning News Sewanee defeated Clemson in a spectacular game October 28, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 28LSUShreveport Athletic AssociationShreveport Ball Park • Shreveport, LAL 0–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-shreveport-journal/88993288/ The Shreveport Journal Easy victory for Athletics October 29, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29Georgia TechAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALAUB 12–0 Woodruff 1928 166https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-georgia-blacks/140820218/ The Montgomery Advertiser Georgia blacksmiths beaten by Auburn Tigers October 30, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29SewaneeTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNSEW 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82627878/sewanee-is-winner-mountain-boys-take-ma/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Sewanee is winner, Mountain Boys take magnificent game from U. of T. by score of 12 to 0 October 30, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29LSULouisiana IndustrialRuston, LAL 0–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-shreveport-journal/88993090/ The Shreveport Journal Ruston defeated L.S.U. October 31, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29Southwestern BaptistOle MissOxford, MSW 114–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-mississippi-scores-1/145818703/ The Atlanta Journal Mississippi scores 114 in a one-sided game October 30, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29Mississippi A&MTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LATUL 10–0 1,100https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81177545/the-times-democrat/ A gruelling battle The Times-Democrat October 30, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 29Vanderbilt1904 Central University Central UniversityDanville, KYW 97–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-central-loses-b/146606609/ The Atlanta Constitution Central loses by big score October 30, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 5ClemsonGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAT 11–11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3134309/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution Tech's Fine Offense Ties Clemson Game November 6, 1904 5 September 1, 2015 Newspapers.com November 5GeorgiaAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALALA 16–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8910480/alabama_wins_from_georgia_the/ The Atlanta Constitution Alabama wins from Georgia November 6, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5MaryvilleCumberlandLebanon, TNW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-first-game-at-cumberlan/146610593/ Nashville Bannder First game at Cumberland November 5, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5Ole MissLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-mississippi-defeated/145819076/ The Times-Democrat Mississippi defeated; Louisiana State University wins by score of 5 to 0 November 6, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5SewaneeTexas A&MDallas, TXSEW 17–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108463114/the-vicksburg-herald/ Sewanee wins from Texas The Vicksburg Herald November 11, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5Tulane1904 Marion Cadets MarionMarion, ALW 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81177782/the-times-democrat/ Tulane wins at Marion The Times-Democrat November 6, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 5TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82628157/tennessee-easy-for-vanderbilt/ The Atlanta Constitution Tennessee easy for Vanderbilt November 6, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 10Tennessee DocsLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123601314/victory-for-cadets/ The Times-Democrat Victory for Cadets November 11, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 11Tennessee DocsMississippi A&MStarkville Fairgrounds • Starkville, MSW 59–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123603582/a-and-m-to-meet-ruston/ The Commercial Appeal A. and M. to meet Ruston November 19, 1904 April 26, 2023 Newspapers.comNovember 12Tennessee DocsOle MissLeague Park • Jackson, MSW 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123603906/mississippi-victorious-oxford-eleven-wo/ Mississippi victorious; Oxford eleven won from Tennessee Meds 46 to 0 The Commercial Appeal November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12AuburnAlabamaWest End Park • Birmingham, ALAUB 29–5 Woodruff 1928 167https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-plucky-auburn-tig/140820379/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Plucky Auburn Tigers capture the championship of Alabama November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12ClemsonTennesseeBaldwin Park • Knoxville, TNCLEM 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82628329/clemson-beat-tennessee-team/ Greenville Daily News Clemson beat Tennessee team November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12GeorgiaGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAGT 23–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-georgia-goes-down/146609435/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Georgia goes down before Tech rushes November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12SewaneeTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LASEW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81177998/the-times-democrat/ Sewanee 18; Tulane 0 The Times-Democrat November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 12NashvilleVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 81–02,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5666102/the_tennessean/ Vanderbilt Crushes Nashville Score Stands 81 to 0 The Tennessean November 13, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 151904 Bethel Warriors Bethel (KY)CumberlandLebanon, TNW 103–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511362/the-leaf-chronicle/ 103 To 0 Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle November 17, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16Tennessee DocsGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAW 59–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85761741/the-atlanta-constitution/ Techs better Sewanee score The Atlanta Constitution November 17, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 19Ole MissNashvilleCitizens Park • Memphis, TNMISS 12–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123601726/oxford-eleven-beat-nashville/ Oxford eleven beat Nashville The Commercial Appeal November 20, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 19TennesseeGrantOlympic Park Field • Chattanooga, TN W 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43296385/the_chattanooga_news/ Grant no match for the U.T. boys The Chattanooga News November 21, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 19Vanderbilt1904 Central Colonels Central (KY)Richmond, KYW 22–0 November 19LSUTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LATUL 5–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81178211/the-times-democrat/ Tulane evened up The Times-Democrat November 20, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 19Louisiana IndustrialMississippi A&MStarkville Fairgrounds • Starkville, MSW 32–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-fine-game-of-clean-ba/146612209/ The Times-Democrat Fine game of clean ball; Ruston team loses to Mississippi College boys November 20, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 24AuburnGeorgiaCentral City Park • Macon, GAUGA 17–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news-georgia-goes-down-in-defe/140820602/ The Macon News Georgia goes down in defeat before the Auburn Tigers November 25, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24CumberlandGeorgia TechPiedmont Park • Atlanta, GAGT 18–05,000Woodruff 1928 171https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tech-victor-ove/146609611/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech victor over Cumberland November 25, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24ClemsonNorth Carolina A&MState Fairgrounds • Raleigh, NCL 0–18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-white-and-reds-get/146610167/ The News and Observer White and Reds get sweet revenge November 25, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24TennesseeAlabamaWest End Park • Birmingham, ALTENN 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71253452/alabama-went-down-in-defeat/ The Birmingham News Alabama went down in defeat November 24, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24Ole MissTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LATUL 22–0 Tulane–Mississippi https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81178447/the-times-democrat/ The Times-Democrat November 24, 1904 May 5, 2024 Newspapers.comTulane wins easily https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81178558/the-times-democrat/ The Times-Democrat November 25, 1904 May 5, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 27–06,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5398411/the_courierjournal/ 6 November 25, 1904 The Courier-Journal Vanderbilt is the champion May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eleven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceDecember 2AlabamaLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAALA 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71253809/alabama-the-victor-louisiana/ The Times-Democrat Alabama the victor, Louisiana University team loses, 11 to 0 December 3, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comDecember 3AlabamaTulaneAthletic Park • New Orleans, LAALA 6–01,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71254059/alabama-6-tulane-0-last-game-of/ The Times-Democrat Alabama 6; Tulane 0 - Last game of season won by Tuscaloosans December 4, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.comDecember 4AlabamaPensacola Athletic ClubPensacola, FLW 10–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71254487/tuscaloosa-defeats-pensacola/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tuscaloosa defeats Pensacola December 7, 1904 May 4, 2024 Newspapers.com All-Southern team 1904 College Football All-Southern Team The composite All-Southern team compiled by John de Saulles included:https://books.google.com/books?id=3gs7AQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA161 161 The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide Football in the South Association National Collegiate Athletic 1904 PositionNameTeamQBJohn ScarbroughSewaneeHBHonus CraigVanderbiltHBWillard SteeleCumberlandFBHumphrey FoyAuburnEJones BeeneTennesseeTLob BrownGeorgia TechGHenry D. PhillipsSewaneeCStein StoneVanderbiltGInnis BrownVanderbiltTPuss DerrickClemsonEEd HamiltonVanderbilt References A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 1 1928