1917 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1917 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season Georgia Tech 17 September 28, 1917through November 29, 1917 Football 1916 1918 The 1917 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 1917 college football season. The season began on September 28. A curtailing of expenses was required for extension into 1918.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3118061/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution December 8, 1917 12 Dixie Colleges Continue Intercollegiate Athletic; Expenses to Be Curtailed August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com John Heisman's Georgia Tech team won the conference and was the South's first consensus national champion. Tech captain Walker Carpenter and halfback Everett Strupper were the first players from the Deep South ever selected for an All-America first-team. Tech quarterback Albert Hill led the nation in scoring. Though Centre did not claim a championship, it also posted an undefeated conference record, beginning the rise of its football program. 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 28PresbyterianClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, SCW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-clemson-tigers-won-f/148548703/ The Columbia Record Clemson Tigers won first game September 29, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 28FurmanGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAGT 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2946325/the_atlanta_constitution/ The Atlanta Constitution Newspapers.com August 4, 2015 Football Season In Atlanta Opens With Two Games September 30, 1917 1 September 29Wake ForestGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAW 33–0 September 29Blountsville AggiesHoward (AL)Howard Athletic Field • Birmingham, ALW 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101832763/howard-has-walkover-in-first-local-game/ The Birmingham News Howard has walkover in first local game of grid season September 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 3Second Ambulance Company of OhioAlabamaSoldiers Field • Montgomery, ALW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71292308/alabama-wins-from-heavier-ohio-team/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama wins from heavier Ohio team October 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 51917 Marion Cadets MarionMississippi A&MNew Athletic Field • Starkville, MSW 18–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-times-standard-marion-institu/140858871/ The Marion Times-Standard Marion Institute holds Mississippi A&M to close score October 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Jonesboro AggiesOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MST 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-arkansas-gazette-jonesboro-aggies/140822763/ The Arkansas Gazette Jonesboro Aggies and Ole Miss tie October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 68th Ohio InfantryAuburnSoldiers Field • Montgomery, ALW 13–02,500https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834403/auburn-downs-fast-team-of-ohioans-by-sco/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn downs fast team of Ohioans by score of 13 to 0 October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Wake ForestFurmanRiverside Park • Greenville, SCW 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108799335/the-greenville-news/ Furman and Wake Forest will play The Greenville Daily News October 6, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/108799503/the-greenville-news/ Game little Furman sends Wake Forest team down to defeat The Greenville Daily News October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6PennGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAW 41–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-penn-team-swam/148551173/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Penn team swamped by Georgia Tech October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Southwestern Louisiana IndustrialLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 20–6 October 61917 Newberry Indians NewberrySouth CarolinaDavis Field • Columbia, SCW 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93389031/carolina-gamecocks-massacred-newberry/ The Columbia Record Carolina Gamecocks massacred Newberry October 17, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 61917 Transylvania Crimsons TransylvaniaVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-transylvania-littl/148549734/ The Commercial Appeal Transylvania little trouble for Vandy October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Charleston NavyThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 19–7 October 61917 Guilford Quakers GuilfordWoffordSpartanburg, SCW 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-wofford-defeats-guilford-eleve/148551810/ The State Wofford defeats Guilford eleven October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Howard (AL)SewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNSEW 42–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101832912/howard-college-plays-sewanee-to-6-and-6/ Nashville Tennessean Howard College plays Sewanee to 6 and 6 tie October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 6Jefferson College (LA)TulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAW 32–0 October 6Kentucky Military InstituteCentreCheek Field • Danville, KYW 104–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-central-college-pile/148548884/ The Courier-Journal Central College piles up immense score October 7, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 12MarionAlabamaUniversity Field • Tuscaloosa, ALW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71292455/alabama-scores-two-touchdowns-on-marion/ The Birmingham News Alabama scores two touchdowns on Marion Cadets October 13, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13Howard (AL)AuburnDrake Field • Auburn, ALAUB 53–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101833039/auburn-tigers-run-wild-over-howard-bapti/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn Tigers run wild over Howard Baptists October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13VanderbiltChicagoStagg Field • Chicago, ILL 0–48 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115281323/maroons-crush-southern-team/ Chicago Tribune Maroons crush Southern team in 48–0 game: Vanderbilt knocked flat by Stagg's newly built machine October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13ClemsonFurmanRiverside Park • Greenville, SCCLEM 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108799716/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville Daily News Heavy Clemson crashes over Furman October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13South CarolinaFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FLFLA 21–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93389168/south-carolina-defense-swept-away-for-fl/ The Tampa Tribune South Carolina defense swept away for Florida victory October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13DavidsonGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAW 32–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-georgia-tech-defeats-the/148551251/ Greensboro Daily News Georgia Tech defeats the Davidson eleven October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13LSUOle MissHemingway Stadium • Oxford, MSLSU 52–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-lsu-runs-rough/140719749/ The Commercial Appeal L.S.U. runs rough shod over Ole Miss October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13Mississippi CollegeMississippi A&MNew Athletic Field • Starkville, MSMSA&M 68–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-aggies-in-runaway/140858716/ The Commercial Appeal Aggies in runaway; Mississippi College no match for the Maroons, score 68 to 0 October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13TransylvaniaSewaneeAndrews Field • Chattanooga, TNW 76–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98957858/chattanooga-daily-times/ Track meet for Tigers The Chattanooga Sunday Times October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13Spring HillTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAW 28–0 October 13PresbyterianThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCL 0–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-presbyterians-beat-citad/148550718/ Greensboro Daily News Presbyterians beat Citadel October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 13New York Ambulance CorpsWoffordWofford Park • Spartanburg, SCW 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-wofford-wins-over/148551991/ The Charlotte Observer Wofford wins over the N.Y. Ambulance Corps October 14, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 19AuburnClemsonRiggs Field • Calhoun, SCAUB 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834650/auburn-defeats-clemson-tigers/ The Columbia Record Auburn defeats Clemson Tigers October 20, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20NewberryFurmanRiverside Park • Greenville, SCW 20–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108799918/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville Daily News Newberry's team defeated by the locals, 20 To 7 October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20Washington and LeeGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAW 63–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-georgia-techs-crus/148551334/ The News and Observer Georgia Techs crush Generals October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20SewaneeLSUHeinemann Park • New Orleans, LASEW 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98957257/the-times/ The Shreveport Times Tigers meet defeat at hands of Sewanee, 3–0 October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20TulaneFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FLTUL 52–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98906781/tulane-swamps-the-alligators/ The Tampa Sunday Tribune Tulane swamps the Alligators October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20VanderbiltKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-kentucky-state-is-pu/148549812/ The Birmingham News Kentucky State is put out by Vandy October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 201917 Erskine Seceders ErskineThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 18–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-citadel-cadets-down-seceders/148550794/ The State Citadel Cadets down Seceders October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20Mississippi CollegeAlabamaUniversity Field • Tuscaloosa, ALALA 46–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71292623/alabama-defeats-mississippians-by-large/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama defeats Mississippians by large score October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20PresbyterianWoffordSpartanburg, SCL 6–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-blue-stockings-beat-methodists/148552137/ The State Blue Stockings beat Methodists October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20MarionHoward (AL)Rickwood Field • Birmingham, ALW 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101833143/longwells-baptists-triumph-over-marion/ The Birmingham News Longwell's Baptists triumph over Marion Cadets in close battle October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 20Centre1917 DePauw DePauwGreencastle, INL 0–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-depauw-beats-centr/148549031/ The Indianapolis Star DePauw beats Centre, 6 to 0 October 21, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 25ClemsonSouth CarolinaState Fairgrounds • Columbia, SCCLEM 21–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93390719/tigers-win-gig-game-by-lone-touchdown/ The State Tigers win gig game by lone touchdown October 26, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26ErskineWoffordSpartanburg, SCW 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-methodists-beat-ersk/148552242/ The Columbia Record Methodists beat Erskine College October 27, 1914 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 26Ole MissAlabamaUniversity Field • Tuscaloosa, AlabamaALA 64–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71292801/ole-miss-downed-by-alabama-by-score-of/ The Montgomery Advertiser Ole Miss downed by Alabama by score of 64 to 0 October 27, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 261917 Ouachita Baptist Tigers OuachitaMississippi CollegeJackson, MSL 0–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98397040/ouachita-wins-at-jackson-miss/ Daily Arkansas Gazette Ouachita wins at Jackson, Miss. October 27, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27Mississippi A&MAuburnRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALAUB 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834708/the-plainsmen-have-tough-game/ The Atlanta Constitution The Plainsmen have tough game October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 271917 Southern College Blue and White Southern CollegeFloridaFleming Field • Gainesville, FLW 19–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-southern-fights-gator/148550292/ The Tampa Sunday Tribune Southern fights 'Gators to finish October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27KentuckySewaneeAndrews Field • Chattanooga, TNW 7–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98958269/chattanooga-daily-times/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Wortham's brilliant runs, as usual, enable Sewanee to win—Tiger defense great October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27LSUTexas A&MLeague Park • San Antonio, TXL 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98956734/the-houston-post/ Houston Post Aggies humbled Louisiana Tigers October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27141st Field ArtilleryTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAW 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98906948/olive-and-blue-wins-tulane-celebrates-d/ The Shreveport Times Olive and Blue wins; Tulane celebrates dedication of stadium by defeating Washington Artillery October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27Howard (AL)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 69–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101833246/vandy-swamps-howard-eleven/ The Journal and Tribune Vandy swamps Howard eleven October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27NewberryThe CitadelCollege Park Stadium • Charleston, SCW 32–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-citadel-defeats-newb/148550874/ The Columbia Record Citadel defeats Newberry easily October 28, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 27Centre1917 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)Maryville, TNW 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kentucky-advocate-34-to-0-centre-wallop/148549113/ The Kentucky Advocate 34 to 0; Centre wallops Tennesseans Saturday, not allowing them to make a single score October 29, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 1ClemsonWoffordSpartanburg, SCCLEM 27–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-news-clemson-bested-woffor/148548746/ The Charlotte News Clemson bested Wofford eleven November 2, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 2TulaneTexas A&MKyle Field • College Station, TXL 0–35 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98907106/aggies-held-tulane-scoreless-and-won/ The Houston Post Aggies held Tulane scoreless and won November 3, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3ArkansasLSUFair Grounds Field • Shreveport, LAL 0–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-lsu-loses-to-a/140719871/ The Birmingham Age-Herald L.S.U. loses to Arkansas eleven November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3FloridaAuburnDrake Field • Auburn, ALAUB 68–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834827/florida-downed-by-auburn-tigers-by-score/ The Montgomery Advertiser Florida downed by Auburn Tigers by score of 68 to 0 November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3DavidsonFurmanRiverside Park • Greenville, SCL 7–28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99632333/the-greenville-news/ Furman played Davidson to a standstill although local eleven lost game The Greenville Daily News November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3VanderbiltGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAGT 83–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-yellow-jackets-rout-vanderbilt/148549869/ The State Yellow Jackets rout Vanderbilt November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3Ole MissMississippi A&MFair Grounds • Tupelo, MSMSA&M 41–141,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-aggies/140823097/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi Aggies defeat Ole Miss November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3SewaneeAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALT 3–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71292933/alabama-and-sewanee-tied/ The Journal and Tribune Alabama and Sewanee tied November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3ErskineSouth CarolinaDavis Field • Columbia, SCL 13–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93390955/seceders-stop-gamecock-rush/ The State Seceders stop Gamecock rush November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 3KentuckyCentreCheek Field • Danville, KYW 3–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98958481/the-courier-journal/147929782/ The Courier-Journal Centre beats State eleven November 4, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 8The CitadelClemsonCounty Fairgrounds • Orangeburg, SCCLEM 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-downed-citad/148548798/ The Greenville News Clemson downed Citadel eleven November 9, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 8FurmanSouth CarolinaPee Dee Fair • Florence, SCSCAR 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93391064/furman-loses-to-carolina-26-to-0/ The Greenville News Furman loses to Carolina, 26 to 0 November 9, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Acipco YMCAHoward (AL)Birmingham, ALW 31–0 November 9WoffordNewberryNewberry, SCW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-wofford-ran-away-wit/148552443/ The Columbia Record Wofford ran away with Newberrians November 10, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 9Centre1917 Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Kentucky WesleyanWinchester, KYW 37–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-winchester-sun-wesleyan-boys-injured/148549235/ The Winchester Sun Wesleyan boys injured in football game November 10, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10DavidsonAuburnGrant Field • Atlanta, GAL 7–21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834916/davidson-defeats-auburn/ The Journal and Tribune Davidson defeats Auburn November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10Georgia TechTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAGT 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98907314/yellow-jackets-ride-through-to-another-t/ The Birmingham News Yellow Jackets ride through to another triumph November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10Mississippi CollegeLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98397315/louisiana-wins-listless-game-from-missis/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana wins listless game from Mississippi College November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10KentuckyMississippi A&MNew Athletic Field • Starkville, MSW 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-aggies-win-from-kent/140858767/ The Birmingham News Aggies win from Kentucky State November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10Ole MissSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNSEW 69–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-sewanee-tiger-is-mas/136969409/ The Birmingham News Sewanee Tiger is master Ole Miss November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 10VanderbiltAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALVAN 7–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71293079/gritty-commodores-fight-their-way-to/ Nashville Banner Gritty Commodores fight their way to victory November 11, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 17AlabamaKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KYW 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71293236/alabamas-thin-red-line-too-thick-for/ The Lexington Herald Alabama's 'Thin Red Line' too thick for Kentucky Wildcats November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17AuburnVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNAUB 31–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101834988/auburn-triumphs-over-vanderbilt-commodor/ The Birmingham News Auburn triumphs over Vanderbilt Commodores in annual tilt November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17CentreSewaneeChamberlain Field • Chattanooga, TNCEN 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98958572/chattanooga-daily-times/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Tiger claw extracted November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17ClemsonFloridaBarrs Field • Jacksonville, FLCLEM 55–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbia-record-too-much-clemson-for/148550368/ The Columbia Record Too much Clemson for Florida team November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17CarlisleGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAW 98–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-washington-post-georgia-tech-makes-9/148551436/ The Washington Post Georgia Tech makes 98 points on Indians November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17Mississippi A&MLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAMSA&M 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-mississippi-ag/140720037/ The Montgomery Advertiser Mississippi Aggies defeats Louisiana November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17Presbyterian Furman Riverside Park • Greenville, SCL 7–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108800575/the-greenville-news/ Presbyterians' overhead attacks too much for the Baptists who lost 14–7 The Greenville Daily News November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17RiceTulaneTulane Stadium • New Orleans, LAL 0–16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2082241/ The Houston Post Owls victorious against Tulane November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 17South CarolinaWoffordSpartanburg Fairgrounds • Spartanburg, SC WOFF 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93391226/s-carolina-university-outplayed-by-woff/ Charlotte Daily Observer S. Carolina University outplayed by Wofford November 18, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 24Ohio StateAuburnSoldiers Field • Montgomery, ALT 0–010,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123381/auburn_tie_with_ohio_state_1917/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn Tigers play Ohio State to scoreless tie November 25, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24PresbyterianSouth CarolinaDavis Field • Columbia, SCL 14–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93391374/carolina-downed-by-pc-eleven/ The Greenville News Carolina downed by P.C. eleven November 25, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24WoffordDavidsonSprunt Field • Davidson, NCL 0–62 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99631581/greensboro-daily-news/ Greensboro Daily News Davidson–Wofford game is really hard fought November 24, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 24CentreTransylvaniaThomas Field • Lexington, KYW 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-center-college-r/148549341/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Center College rushes on to championship by defeating Transylvania November 25, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 29Camp GordonAlabamaRickwood Field • Birmingham, ALL 6–19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22374457/ The Atlanta Constitution Gordon steam rollers win over Thin Red Line November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29ClemsonDavidsonWearn Field • Charlotte, NCL 9–21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99632077/the-charlotte-news/ Davidson defeated Clemson Tigers by using aerial game The Charlotte News November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29WoffordFurmanRiverside Park • Greenville, SCFUR 18–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108800794/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville Daily News Furman spills the dope and wins annual classic from the Wofford eleven November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29AuburnGeorgia TechGrant Field • Atlanta, GAGT 68–720,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101835152/passes-prove-georgia-techs-biggest-asset/ The News and Observer Passes prove Georgia Techs biggest asset November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29FloridaKentuckyStoll Field • Lexington, KYL 0–52 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-kentucky-romps/148550445/ The Commercial Appeal Kentucky romps November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29Ole MissMississippi CollegeState Fairgrounds • Jackson, MSMISS 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98397601/university-licks-clinton-eleven/ Vicksburg Evening Post University licks Clinton eleven November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29HaskellMississippi A&MRusswood Park • Memphis, TNW 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31500303/haskell_lost_by_1_point/ The Topeka Daily Capital Haskell lost by 1 point December 1, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29The CitadelSouth CarolinaDavis Field • Columbia, SCSCAR 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93391657/gamecocks-win-over-bulldogs/ The State Gamecocks win over Bulldogs November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29TulaneLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LATUL 28–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93391657/gamecocks-win-over-bulldogs/ The State Gamecocks win over Bulldogs November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-and-tribune-vandy-wins-from/136969508/ The Journal and Tribune Vandy wins from Tigers November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 29Howard (AL)Spring HillMonroe Field • Mobile, ALL 7–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101881319/fairhope-courier/ Fairhope Courier Thanksgiving foot ball at Mobile November 23, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 291917 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY)CentreCheek Field • Danville, KYW 13–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-colonels-slide-into/148549401/ The Lexington Herald Colonels slide into championship November 30, 1917 June 2, 2024 Newspapers.com Awards and honors All-Americans 1917 College Football All-America Team T – Walker Carpenter, Georgia Tech (MS, DJ) C – Pup Phillips, Georgia Tech (DJ) QB – Albert Hill, Georgia Tech (JV-2) HB – Everett Strupper, Georgia Tech (MS; JV-2; PP-1 [qb], DJ [qb]) HB – Joe Guyon, Georgia Tech (PP-2, DJ) All-Southern team 1917 College Football All-Southern Team The composite All-Southern eleven formed by the selection of 7 coaches and sporting writers included:https://archive.org/stream/officialfootball19181nati#page/n27/mode/2up/search/%22all-southern%22 Spalding Football Guide 1918http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026749/1917-12-10/ed-1/seq-15/#date1=1836&index=16&rows=20&words=all+all-Southern+football+Southern&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1922&proxtext=%22All+southern%22+football&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=3 Six Yellow Jackets Are On All-Southern Team The Washington Times December 10, 1917 PositionNameHeightWeight (lbs.)ClassHometownTeamQBAlbert Hill5'7"164Sr.Washington, GeorgiaGeorgia TechHBEverett Strupper5'7"148Sr.Columbus, GeorgiaGeorgia TechHBBuck Flowers5'7"140Fr.Sumter, South CarolinaDavidsonFBJoe Guyon5'11"186Jr.Magdalena, New MexicoGeorgia TechEMoon Ducote5'10"187Jr.Cottonport, LouisianaAuburnTWalker Carpenter6'2"184Sr.Newnan, GeorgiaGeorgia TechGPete Bonner6'2"183So.Clay Co., AlabamaAuburnCPup Phillips6'0"182Jr.Carnesville, GeorgiaGeorgia TechGTram SessionsSo.Birmingham, AlabamaAlabamaTBill Fincher6'0"182So.AtlantaGeorgia TechEAlfred T. Adams175So.Nashville, TennesseeVanderbilt References