Georgia Tech at Alabama

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  Evening star, November 15, 1953, page 66

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  Alabama bigger Alabama line, and it’s runners-Leon Hardeman, Billy Teas and Glenn Turner-were held to 70 yards on the ground. Luna intercepted Wade Nit chell’s pass in the first quarter and returned it 33 yards to Techs FL. Five plays later Halfback Bill Oliver charged over from the three. Luna converted to make it TO late in the first quarter. Given a boost by two 15-yard penalties. Tech drove 81 yards in / plays in the third period with Turner going over from the three. Pepper Rodgers conversion at tempt was blocked by Center Ralph Carrigan and for a while it looked as that might be the difference. But in the fourth Stone, sub fullback, stole another pass by Mitchell and returned to, Techs 48. With Luna and Lewis sup plying the power, the Tide rolled over Techs injury-riddled guard posts and scored in II plays. Ell more hit the middle for the last few inches. End Bud Willis and Tackle Sid Youngleman did a fine Job of stopping Teas on his favorite play, an end sweep, just as they did last year when Tech won, 7–⁠3. Guard Harry Lee and Car rigan also continually dumped Tech runners. Alabama -----------7 0 o 6–⁠13 Georgia Tech scoring: Touchdown Turner. Alabama scoring: Touchdowns-oliver, Elmore. Conversion-Luna.

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Alabama leads 28–⁠21–⁠3 in 52 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.