Easton takes on phillipsburg thanksgiving morning in the 112th meeting between the interstate. As of the 2018 census estimate, the countys population was 105,779, making it the 19thmost populous of the states 21 counties, representing a decrease of 1. Separated by the delaware river, easton, pennsylvania and phillipsburg, new jersey have had a deep rooted history in football rivalry since 1906. The lineup featured eleven 1969 district champions six for phillipsburg and five for easton and no fewer than five wrestlers who won state titles during their careers and two runnerups. How to watch the eastonphillipsburg game online easton, pa.
Offseason outlook for the new york mets the new york mets had a storybook 2015 season. Book printed material local historical and biographical notes. Phillipsburg, just across the delaware river in western new jersey, is the garden states winningest team. Jack logic plans to attend his 52nd consecutive game in the easton phillipsburg series this thanksgiving. Turkey day rivals easton and phillipsburg meet to shake hands one. Well, we normally would be keeping you updated on the game. The annual eastonphillipsburg thanksgiving day game is popular, but some fans prefer to watch at home. Phillipsburg high school nj this annual game that began in 1905 features two of the best and most successful teams in their respective states. Easton made bows and arrows on a parttime basis for the next ten years, supporting himself primarily by driving a delivery truck. They captured the division crown over the favored washington nationals, returned to the postseason for the first time since 2006, and. Phillipsburg won the rematch 2712 in a game featuring many of the players from the 1993 contest. Easton is a city in and the county seat of northampton county, pennsylvania, united states. The 10 greatest tie games in high school football history.
Phillipsburg bob stem remembers gathering with the other youths on the. Easton, located in eastern pennsylvania, is the second winningest team in the state. See more ideas about old photos, easton pennsylvania and lehigh valley. The citys population was 26,800 as of the 2010 census. Phillipsburg article about phillipsburg by the free dictionary. The easton red rovers from the pennsylvania side of the pa. The four men in the automobile were ira snyder, alfred bates, lewis silverthorn and charles shappel, jr. Nov 27, 2008 easton jumped out to a big lead early and racked up 21 points in the first quarter alone, and didnt slow down going into the halftime 350. Phillipsburg area historical society home facebook. The easton and phillipsburg teams from 1993 were brought back to play a.
History of easton when easton celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1975, the commemoration of the past was for one of the most historic towns on the south shore. One way to honor the meaning of the month with your family is to v. Foot of north third street in 1830, where it joins chestnut street. Easton area high school is a fouryear public high school located in palmer township. Learn history of your town, look up your own history.
Every year, easton high plays phillipsburg high on thanksgiving. Home to one of the oldest rivalries in american high school football history, the border warthe easton vs. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70 miles 110 km west of new york city. Phillipsburg finished the year 140, and the rovers lost to no one else during that season. Lehigh valley news, easton news, bethlehem news, allentown. Closing fracas ends 1th eastonphillipsburg football game on ugly note. Location of warren county highlighted in new jersey. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Easton pennsylvania and phillipsburg new jersey 1900 year.
Closing fracas ends 1th easton phillipsburg football game on ugly note. The old country house that stood in the southeast corner centre square. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections. Phillipsburg, new jersey wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Shop for on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods. Phillipsburg article about phillipsburg by the free. How to watch the eastonphillipsburg game online easton. Many thanks to dave leone for allowing us to reprint the article from his fine book, welcome to the pit. Unfortunately, most of eastons history was little known outside the town and only recently is getting the national recognition it deserves. Easton genealogy in talbot county, md usa 1,060,369 maryland 14,712 talbot county 408 easton 109. Watch more videos, read a blog and countdown the days to the game at.
Phillipsburg s list of alltimegreat athletes could go on and on forever. Phillipsburg reveals 11 that will open athletic hall of fame. It is a railroad and industrial center in a farm area. Free bridge over the delaware river connecting easton, pa with phillipsburg. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70 miles 110 km west of new york city easton is the easternmost city in the lehigh valley, a region of 731 square. Mar 17, 2020 warren county is a county located in the u. Phillipsburg new jersey and easton pennsylvania are separated by the delaware river.
Nov 03, 2006 every year, easton high plays phillipsburg high on thanksgiving. Coach thad turners key lineup moves from 145180 helped key the pburg win photo courtesy of phillipsburg h. Easton area high school phillipsburg high school phillipsburg, nj 63425 1906 the schools are separated by a bridge that crosses the delaware river. The easton red rovers went on to clinch the victory 3514, claiming the forks of delaware and rivalry series championship trophies. The norfolk southern railways lehigh line formerly the main line of the lehigh valley railroad with a mix of main line trackage combined long leased to the central railroad of new jersey. And these days, watching home might not always mean using cable. Plenty of firepower on display at annual eastonphillipsburg. However, this is a throw the records out the window event. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The january 30, 1969 match between pburg and easton was one of the most.
Easton credited his work to a book written by saxton pope, only to learn moments later, when the man extended his hand, that he had been conversing with his mentor. This year, nimeh has the opportunity to etch his name in the history books. Phillipsburg area historical society, phillipsburg, new jersey. Yearbook in a battle for east penn league title, phillipsburg edged easton before 2,300 fans in the rovers home gym on january 17, 1968. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70. House across the street after a difficult day with sightseers. It surveyed 143,000 students across the country to. But what has happened to the right of horses to cross from one state to another. First nationally televised high school football game1988. Easton is home to a rich and wonderful history, dating back to its founding in 1752. Oldest interstate thanksgiving day game, played at lafayette college campus.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. A 1969 graduate of easton area high school, he was student football manager for three years. Purchased and named by thomas penn the son of pennsylvanias namesake, the city was an important military center during the revolutionary war. Over 46% of easton students qualify for free or reduced lunch, qualifying it for title. Jeastoneaston northampton countypanew jerseypennsylvaniaphillipsburgphillipsburg nj.
Phillipsburg high school football gameis held each thanksgiving day and routinely draws in excess of 15,000 spectators. Walsh, shown making the tackle in this vintage photo of a 1944 game against easton, earned a rare phillipsburg distinction by becoming the first athlete in. Easton, pa the easton rovers will host their rivals, the phillipsburg stateliners, on thanksgiving at 10. Phillipsburg or, as the locals refer to it, pburg had just vanquished the. Thats just life in pburg, a place that boasts as many passionate fans as sports stars. Pburg 2017 game of games phillipsburg vs easton 2003 the epic, centuryold thanksgiving day football rivalry between phillipsburg nj and easton pa. Vintage easton, pa, and phillipsburg, nj pennsylvania and new jersey 1900. Easton holds the record for the most recorded lehigh valley conference. Phillipsburg, the defending group 4 state duals champion, is currently ranked 6th in new jersey, while easton is ranked 3rd in pennsylvania. Usgs 01446995 delaware river at us route 22 at phillipsburg nj. Easton area high school hosts rival phillipsburg on.
Aacr2 the maps in the map collections materials were either published. The town is located along the delaware river in western new jersey, on the border with pennsylvania, and is considered part of the delaware valley region and the eastern border of the lehigh valley region. Yearbyyear results for the storied thanksgiving rivalry game updated aug 24, 2019. A look over the years at the rivalry between easton and phillipsburg in high school football. Phillipsburgs list of alltimegreat athletes could go on and on forever. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Sep 24, 2019 walsh, shown making the tackle in this vintage photo of a 1944 game against easton, earned a rare phillipsburg distinction by becoming the first athlete in school history to earn allstate honors. Since then, every thanksgiving the teams reunite for the rights to the fork of the delaware trophy. Easton area high school hosts rival phillipsburg on thanksgiving.
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