Maryville (TN) at Alabama

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  The Montgomery advertiser, October 7, 1906, page 14

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  ALABAMA A WINNER COACH POLLARD’s TEAM DEFEATS MARYVILLE COLLEGE. Tennesseeans Who Tied Heisman’s Techs Gave Varsity Hard Rum For Its Money--Emile Hannon’a GreRr (,ume, Tuscaloosa, Oct. G. Especial )--The University of Alabama football team oeefated Maryvile College today in the first game of the season by the score of to o. The game was fast and hotly contested. The Maryvtlle asgre- sation outweighed the Varsity team by between five and ten pounds, but were not so fast. They relied mainly on end runs for their gains and put up l splendid interfe, ence for their backs Alabama varied her play more than aid her husky opponents and was a lit tie snappier. Fumbles wer frequent tn both sides. Alabama’s touchdown came after ten minutes of play in the tirst half The crimson jerseyed warriors rush cd the ball down the field with end iuns and line plays without once los- ing it. For the remainder of the first half reither goal was in danger lit the second half Maryville recovered the nall on ‘Alabama’s ten yard line after ! tong punt. but was thrown for Il loss on the next two plays A place kick was then attempted. hut failed. and Ala bama got the ball. keeping it for the majority of the time. When time was called, the ball was in Marvville’s pos- session In the center of .he field After time was called Coach Polar j. Tut his team through stiff scruo game. The feature of the game was me work of Hannon. Alabama’s plucky .2e pound quarter. He used great head work and his interference and tack ling were of the sensational order. The defensive work of Burk’s deserves es- pec1al mention. as does that of Frank lin at loft tackle Jcncs also showed up well at half back. On tho MaryviIle team. Barr TavIor ana Magill were the stars Bars klcking and end running were great, and Taylor and Magill also showed ur well oi offensive and defensive The Maryville line. taken as a whole, out chased that of Alabama. but the lat ter.s back field was superior. Ala oama enthusiasts are fairly well pleas ed at the outcome of tho game for Marvville has quito A strong team and easily ranks with some of the teams of

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Alabama leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.