Mississippi State at Alabama

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, October 5, 1941, page 40

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  Alabama 14.O Victim, Mississippi State Now Title Threat Strongly Favored Tide Beaten Convincinely By Versatile Team TUSCALOOSA. Ala, Oct. A. Underrated Mississippi State dis played amazing speed and power today to win a convincing 14-to-o victory over the strongly favored Alabama eleven before 10000 star tied fans. The victors counted in the third quarter, on a 22-yard pass from Sophomore Billy Murphy to Bob Patterson, and again in the final minute after Substitute Center Ell bert Corley Intercepted last-hope, fourth-down Alabama pass on the Tide “a. Corley ran 80 yards to set the stage for Sonny Bruces short touchdown dash around left end. States victory, its second in South eastern Conference circles, placed the Maroons in the front rank of Conference title contenders. Shortly after the third quarter started. Bill Arnold blocked Nelson punt, and Jones fell on the ball on ‘Bama’s “a. Murphy rushed into the game, sent a sharp pass to Patterson, who grabbed it on the Alabama S and ran across. Dees converted. After several punt exchanges, Alabama resorted to a fourth down pass deep in its own territory and Corley’s interception led to the Sec ond score. Bruce added the extra point or a dash around end.

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Officially, Alabama leads 89–⁠17–⁠3 on the field, but two wins were vacated or forfeited.; as played, 87–⁠17–⁠3 in the 107 games on file; the official count covers all 109 meetings, counting the 81 since this game.