Alabama at Georgia Tech

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, October 17, 1927, page 25

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  GEORGIA TECH GAINS PRAISE OF LOSING FOE By the Associated Press. ATLANTA. Ga, October 17-Wal. lace Wade the past week end had his first chance in three years to COM ment on a foot ball game that the Alabama Crimson Tide had lost in the Southern Conference, when Georges Tech won, 13 to 0. I’VE were defeated by a great fight ing team and there are no alibis,” Wade said. Tech deserved to win. 1t was not only the best Tech team Alabama has met since / became coach, but 1t was also the smartest Those boys were calling our plays all the afternoon, and they knew what thew were doing at every stage. ut seemed that our team still is in an unorganized condition. 1t is green team. But with the individual work of the men, specially the backs. l was greatly pleased. I believe Ala bama has the best ball-carrying COM bination we have ever had. my hat is off to Coach Alexander. I congratulate him and his team with all my heart”

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Alabama leads 28–⁠21–⁠3 in 52 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.