Florida at Alabama

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 13, 1927, page 85

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  ALABAMA TOPPLED BY FLORIDA, 13 TO 6 MONTGOMERY. Ala. November II R.-The University of Florida out played and outgeneraled Alabama here today and defeated the Crimson Tide, 13 to s. 1t was the first time Florida team has triumphed over Coach Wade’s machine since 1922, when the ALI gators spoiled championship plans of the Crimson by setting Alabama back in its only defeat of the year. Florida started the scoring early In the second period when Crabtree took punt on his own 10-yard line and ran the length OF the field for a touchdown. Bishop kicked goal. Late in the last period Smith intercepted Florida pass and raced so yards for Alabama’s only touchdown. Bowdoin failed to kick goal.

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Officially, Alabama leads 28–⁠14; as played, 29–⁠14 in 43 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.