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A. Austin Tate
Albert Austin "Austy" Tate (February 14, 1894 – August 7, 1943) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Lehigh University from 1928 to 1933 and at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania from 1936 to 1939, compiling a career college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ... record of 23–58–4. Tate was an alumnus of Lehigh, Class of 1917. Coaching career Tate served as the 17th head football coach at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and he held that position for six seasons, from 1928 until 1933. His record at Lehigh was 18–33–3 ties. He had been the head coach at nearby Bethlehem High School for six seasons, from 1921 to 1926. Death Tate died unexpectedly on August 7, 1943, in Bethlehem, Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston
Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- most populous city in the country. The city boundaries encompass an area of about and a population of 675,647 as of 2020. It is the seat of Suffolk County (although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999). The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest MSA in the country. A broader combined statistical area (CSA), generally corresponding to the commuting area and including Providence, Rhode Island, is home to approximately 8.2 million people, making it the sixth most populous in the United States. Boston is one of the oldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Lehigh Brown And White Football Team
The 1929 Lehigh Brown and White football team was an American football team that represented Lehigh University during the 1929 college football season. In its second season under head coach A. Austin Tate, the team compiled a 4–3–2 record. The team played its home games at Taylor Stadium in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Schedule References {{Lehigh Mountain Hawks football navbox Lehigh Lehigh may refer to: Places United States *Lehigh, Iowa *Lehigh, Kansas *Lehigh, Oklahoma *Lehigh, Barbour County, West Virginia *Lehigh, Wisconsin *Lehigh Acres, Florida *Lehigh Township (other) *Lehigh Valley, a region in eastern Penns ... Lehigh Mountain Hawks football seasons Lehigh football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 College Football Season
The 1939 college football season concluded with the Aggies of The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M) being named as the national champions by the voters in the Associated Press writers' poll. Led by consensus All-American fullback John Kimbrough, the Aggies went undefeated at 11–0 and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 212 to 31, with the defense allowing just 54 first downs and 763 yards all season, or 1.71 yards per play. On New Year's Day, Texas A&M defeated Tulane, 14–13 in the Sugar Bowl. The Volunteers of the University of Tennessee were 10–0 and unscored upon in the regular season. For the second straight year, they finished second in the AP Poll (the final poll in this era came out before postseason bowl games). In the 1940 Rose Bowl, the Volunteers faced the University of Southern California, who scored two touchdowns to defeat them, 14–0. One of that year’s seven contemporary math system selectors, Frank Dickinson, name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 College Football Season
The 1938 college football season ended with the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University (TCU) being named the nation's No. 1 team by 55 of the 77 voters in the final Associated Press writers' poll in early December. Tennessee was also chosen by five contemporary math system selectors as a national champion; both teams won every game. Conference and program changes Conference changes *Two conferences began play during 1938: ** ''Alabama Intercollegiate Conference'' – active through the 1959 season ** ''Mountain States Conference'' – an NCAA University Division conference active through the 1961 season; also known as the ''Big Seven'' and ''Skyline Conference'' *One conference changed its name in 1938: ** The ''Tri-Normal League'' changed its name to the ''Washington Intercollegiate Conference'' Membership changes September September 24 Defending champion Pittsburgh beat West Virginia, 19–0. California defeated St. Mary's 12–7. In Los Angeles, Alabama beat USC 19–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1937 College Football Season
The 1937 college football season ended with the Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh being named the nation's No. 1 team (and "mythical national champion") by 30 of the 33 voters in the Associated Press writers' poll. The AP poll was in its second year, and seven votes were taken during the final weeks of the 1937 season, starting with October 18. Each writer listed his choice for the top ten teams, and points were tallied based on 10 for first place, 9 for second, etc., and the AP then ranked the twenty teams with the highest number of points. With 33 writers polled, Pitt received 30 first place votes and 3 second-place, for a total of 327 points. The NCAA began keeping official game statistics in 1937. Conference and program changes September September 25 The defending champion Minnesota Gophers opened their season with a 69–7 win over visiting North Dakota State. LSU beat Florida, 19–0. Alabama beat Samford 41–0. California won 30–7 over St. Mary's. In Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 College Football Season
The 1936 college football season was the first in which the Associated Press writers' poll selected a national champion. The first AP poll, taken of 35 writers, was released on October 20, 1936. Each writer listed his choice for the top ten teams, and points were tallied based on 10 for first place, 9 for second, etc., and the AP then ranked the twenty teams with the highest number of points. In the first poll, Minnesota received 32 first place votes, and 3 votes for an additional 25 points, for a total of 345 altogether. Of the seven contemporary math system selectors, two chose Pittsburgh as the top team. The 1936 season also saw the addition of another major New Year's Day bowl game, as Dallas hosted the first Cotton Bowl Classic. Conference and program changes Conference changes *One conference began play in 1936: **'' Alamo Conference'' – conference active through the 1940 season *One conference played its final season in 1936: **''Chesapeake Conference'' – conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level. The conference was originally formed in 1951 as the State Teachers Conference, and was temporarily named the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference in 1956 before being named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in 1964. The conference is currently composed of 17 full-time members within Pennsylvania and 1 in West Virginia. The conference headquarters are located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and staffed by a commissioner, two assistant commissioners, and a director of media relations. History The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education organized the conference in 1951 to promote competition in men's sports amongst the system's 14 universities. In 1977, following growing interest, the conference was expanded to offer competition in women's sports. From its inception, each conference memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1933 Lehigh Engineers Football Team
The 1933 Lehigh Engineers football team was an American football team that represented Lehigh University during the 1933 college football season. In its sixth and final season under head coach A. Austin Tate, the team compiled a 2–6 record, and lost both games against its Middle Three Conference rivals. The team played its home games at Taylor Stadium in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is a city in Northampton and Lehigh Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bethlehem had a total population of 75,781. Of this, 55,639 were in Northampton County and 19, .... Schedule References {{Lehigh Mountain Hawks football navbox Lehigh Lehigh Mountain Hawks football seasons Lehigh Engineers football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1933 College Football Season
The 1933 college football season saw the Michigan Wolverines repeat as winners of the Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy as national champion under the Dickinson System. The unofficial east–west championship game, the Rose Bowl, was between Stanford (8–1–1) who was ranked behind USC and unranked Columbia (7–1). The Columbia Lions won the Rose Bowl game 7–0. Conference and program changes Conference changes Two new conferences began play in 1933: ** Chesapeake Conference – active through the 1936 season ** Southeastern Conference (SEC) – active NCAA Division I FBS conference; formed after its thirteen members broke away from the Southern Conference in 1932. Membership changes September September 23 USC opened its season with a doubleheader against Occidental College, and Whittier College. Using a combination of varsity and reserves, the Trojans won 39–0 and 51–0, respectively. Although future President Richard M. Nixon had been on the freshman football team at W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 Lehigh Engineers Football Team ...
The 1932 Lehigh Engineers football team was an American football team that represented Lehigh University during the 1932 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach A. Austin Tate, the team compiled a 2–6–1 record, and lost both games against its Middle Three Conference rivals. The team played its home games at Taylor Stadium in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Schedule References {{Lehigh Mountain Hawks football navbox Lehigh Lehigh Mountain Hawks football seasons Lehigh Engineers football The Lehigh Mountain Hawks football program represents Lehigh University in college football. Lehigh competes as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level as members of the Patriot League. The Mountain Hawks play their home games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 College Football Season
Year 193 ( CXCIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sosius and Ericius (or, less frequently, year 946 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 193 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 1 – Year of the Five Emperors: The Roman Senate chooses Publius Helvius Pertinax, against his will, to succeed the late Commodus as Emperor. Pertinax is forced to reorganize the handling of finances, which were wrecked under Commodus, to reestablish discipline in the Roman army, and to suspend the food programs established by Trajan, provoking the ire of the Praetorian Guard. * March 28 – Pertinax is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, who storm the imperial palace. The Empire is auctioned o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1931 Lehigh Engineers Football Team
The 1931 Lehigh Engineers football team was an American football team that represented Lehigh University during the 1931 college football season. In its fourth season under head coach A. Austin Tate, the team compiled a 3–7 record, and lost both games against its Middle Three Conference rivals. The team played its home games at Taylor Stadium in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is a city in Northampton and Lehigh Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bethlehem had a total population of 75,781. Of this, 55,639 were in Northampton County and 19, .... Schedule References {{Lehigh Mountain Hawks football navbox Lehigh Lehigh Mountain Hawks football seasons Lehigh Engineers football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
