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New York State Conference

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New York State Conference
Founded1926[1]
Ceased1934 [2]
Sports fielded

The New York State Conference[2] was an intercollegiate athletic conference that existed from 1926 to 1934. Originally known as "The Little Ten",[2] the league had members in Upstate New York.[3]

Members

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Institution Location Founded Nickname Joined Left Current
conference
Alfred University[4] Alfred, New York 1836 Saxons 1926[1]
University of Buffalo Buffalo, New York 1846 Bulls 1926[1] MAC
Canisius University[2] Buffalo, New York 1870 Golden Griffins MAAC
Clarkson University[5] Potsdam, New York 1896 Golden Knights 1926[1]
Hamilton College[2] Clinton, New York 1793 Alex 1926[1] 1934
Hobart College[2] Geneva, New York 1822 Statesmen 1926[1] 1934 Liberty League
Niagara University[4] Lewiston, New York 1856 Purple Eagles 1926[1]
University of Rochester[2] Rochester, New York 1850 Yellowjackets 1926[1] 1934
St. Bonaventure University[2] Allegany, New York 1858 Bonnies 1926[1] Atlantic 10 Conference
St. Lawrence University[2] Canton, New York 1856 Saints 1926[1]

Football champions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Welch and Roberts Attend Inter-Collegiate Conference". Hobart Herald. Geneva, NY, USA: Hobart Herald. February 4, 1926. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Conference Ends In Withdrawals". Hobart Herald. Geneva, NY, USA: Hobart Herald. September 19, 1935. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  3. ^ New York State Conference Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved November 1, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Niagara Triumphs, 20-0.; Overpowers Alfred in New York State Conference Test". nytimes.com. NY Times. October 23, 1932. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Ambitious Court Card at Tech". Potsdam Courier and Freeman. Potsdam, NY, USA: Potsdam Courier and Freeman. March 31, 1926. Retrieved March 7, 2025.