Tennessee at Alabama

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., October 19, 1930, page 1

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  ALABAMA TOPPLES TENNESSEE, 1876 Sharp Attack CruShes Vols, Losing for First Time Since 1926. BY the Associated Press. TUSCALOOSA, Ala, October 18.- Alabama’s big red line crushed Tennessee’s Volunteers beneath o pile-driving attack here today to win, IS to 6, the first defeat for Coach Bob Neyland’s team since 1926. Few times did Tennessee’s attack get going as the Crimson forwards rushed the speedy Hickman and accurate passing Dodd of their feet for the greater part of the game. Bone-crushing foot ball carried Ala bama to victory as consistent smashes at the line kept Tennessee on the de- Tense for the greater part OF the game Twice the TennesSeeanS drove into scoring territory only to find an i’m pregnable line barring the way. Cain, Suther and Campbell scored Alabama’s three touchdowns. Hackman smashed over tackle for Tennessee’s lone touchdown in the fourth period, after a combination of passes carried them to Alabame’s 1-yard line. Straight foot ball gave the Crimsons their first marker, with Cain skirting right end for IL yards as the culminaton of an 80-yard drive starting late In the first period. Singlon’s try for the point was wide. Bama Scores Again. Alabama’s second touchdown followed a few moments later as John (Flash) Suther stepped around left end for 80 yards. Holley’s try for the extra point was wide. The third Alabama touchdown came shortly after the second half opened. Three plays netted AZ yards, Miller 81 yards and Campbell carrying the ball over. Miller’s at tempted dropkick for the extra point missed Seemingly beaten, the Vols rallied near the middle of the fourth quarter. Dodd heaved a pass to Disney and Suther intercepted it, only to have 1t bounce from his arms to Disney on ‘Bama’s 1-yard line. Disney made 2 feet at the line and Hickman carried the ball over. Dodd’S attempt for the extra point from placement was blocked. Lineup and summary:

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  Brownsville herald. (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, Texas, October 19, 1930, page 1

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  Alabama Defeats Tennessee l8 To 9 TUSCALOOSA. Ala. Oct. 18–⁠6@ Alabama defeated Tennessee. l3 70 . today. giving the Volunteers their first beating since. 1926. ALI three touchdownS were made on smashing line plays. Tennessee 3 passing attack was ineffective.

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Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 95 since this game.