1939 Washington and Lee Generals football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1939 Washington and Lee Generals football Southern Conference SoCon 3–4–1 1–2 Warren E. Tilson 7th Wilson Field The 1939 Washington and Lee Generals football team was an American football team that represented Washington and Lee University during the 1939 college football season as a member of the Southern Conference. In their seventh year under head coach Warren E. Tilson, the team compiled an overall record of 3–4–1, with a mark of 1–2 in conference play.1939 Washington & Lee Generals Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 20, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-lee/1939-schedule.html Washington and Lee was ranked at No. 113 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939.Vols Second In Final Litkenhous Grid Rankings; Southern California Tenth E. E. Litkenhous Johnson City Sunday Press December 31, 1939 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123000367/vols-second-in-final-litkenhous-grid/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1939 AP September 30 w y Sewanee Wilson Field Lexington, VA 9–0 1,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83582097/pinck-brothers-star-as-w-l-wins-90/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Pinck brothers star as W. & L. wins, 9–0 October 1, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 l Richmond Wilson Field Lexington, VA 0–7 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107993490/spiders-down-w-l/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Spiders down W. & L. October 8, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 t y y Southwestern (TN) Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 7–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107993706/lynx-and-generals-tie/ The Commercial Appeal Lynx and Generals tie October 15, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y West Virginia Laidley Field Charleston, WV 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107993896/wash-lee-scores-unexpected-win-over-wv/ Cumberland Sunday Times Wash-Lee scores unexpected win over W.V.U. crew October 22, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 w y VPI Municipal Stadium Lynchburg, VA 6–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107994127/justices-touchdown-gives-generals-victo/ The Daily News Leader Justice's touchdown gives Generals victory over Tech October 29, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 4 l y y Washington University Francis Field St. Louis, MO 6–12 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107994332/moose-nelsons-touchdowns-win-for-washin/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Moose Nelson's touchdowns win for Washington U., 12–6 November 5, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 10 Friday l y Virginia Wilson Field Lexington, VA 0–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107994533/gillette-is-star-in-cavalier-win/ The News and Observer Gillette is star in Cavalier win November 11, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 l y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 14–18 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107994721/indians-come-from-behind-twice-to-snatch/ Daily Press Indians come from behind twice to snatch thrilling homecoming victory, 18–14 November 19, 1939 August 20, 2022 Newspapers.com References Washington and Lee Category:Washington and Lee Generals football seasons Washington and Lee Generals football