Alabama at Sewanee

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  The Birmingham age-herald, Birmingham, Ala., November 17, 1912, page 1

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  ALABAMA AND SEWANEE TIE IN LONG, GRUELLING FIGHT Spectacular Battle Results In Nominal Victory For Impeuous Alabamians-A. Vandergraaf Scores First Touchdown In 7% Minutes-Result Notable Tribute to Ala barna Sprit-Gillem the Distinct Star of the Purple Team there seemed no chance for a toe as accurate as that of Gillems to miss the easy chance But the kick was WILL and Alabamas nominal victory was made secure. on two other occasions sewanee, ry failure to try for a field goal threw away opportunities TO achieve victory. In the fourth quarter the Tigers threat ened Alabama’s goal, and lost the ball directly under the posts on the 10-yard line Gillcm. it seemed, could hardly have missed a field goal Toward the conclusion of the third quarter, the Tigers were again under Alabanhs goal When their second down had left them H. yards TO go. 1t seemed wise for Gillem to kick. But he procrastinated, and as result of the next play the ball was landed far to the right of the goal Gillem then tried for the field goal, and shot exceedingly wide. Alabama Finishes Strong In the fourth quarter after sewanee had lost its opportunity by forfeitins the ball almost directly under Alabama’s goal, the gallant Alabamians, seemingly imbued with new life, again assumed the aggressive. Adrian Vandegraaff plunged through the Purple line for 20 yards. and it seemed that the day would be won after all. And when the Tigers ilndlly SlOppeu TIC AldDdiildtios iLOHb punted 40 yards down the field, driving the ball with one of the finest punts of the afternoon far into the territory of the enemy and completely out of danger. Sewanee, in desperation, then resorted to forward passes. and with certain sue cess. Five in rapid succession were at tempted and five worked. But Alabama, in the psychological moment, checked q ONSLAUGHT IF q To md when the whistle blew for the cone1usion of the conflict, Quarterback Moody, with the ball under his wing, was endeavoring to circle by a long, wdesweeping end run, the entire Purple aggregation He was dragged down in the middle of the field, and the day was done. The Teams Compared To the close observer, Sewanee had decided edge on Alabama and but for the ndomitable Alabama spirit, would have won the game. The driving power of the Purple was the greater. In punt ing Gillem had the advantage of Long. In weight, the mountaineers were u pounds the heavier to the man. Alabama showed greater speed and greater swift ness IN attack. Sewanee was exceptionally proficient in the use of the forward pass, and. as StdbSui On I’VE dttSliipts, SuCCtSueu I’VE times. however, in no instance for ma terial gain. Allah anna, on the other hand failed in it’s every attempt to make use of the forward pass. failing on account of slowness in getting the pass under way. Neither team was tricky, and the few plays out of the ordinary routine at tempted failed to sweep the other team off its feet. 1t was a day of straight forward football as a rule, with hard hitting, splendid speed and fine spirit holding the predominating cards. Play in Detail First quarter: w. Vandegraaffe kicked to the 20 yard line. Glllem returned the ball 10 yards. Sewanee worked two split bucks for gains, but fumbled and Long recovered the ball. On the first play II. -andegraaff skirted Sewanee’s left end for 20 yards. An attempted forward pass failed, but Sewanee was penalised 10 yards for holding. Sewanee held for downs and kicked. After fruitless en-

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  The daily Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa, November 17, 1912, page 1

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  Alabama and sewanee Tie. limited Press Leased Wire Service.l BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 16.-Alabama University football team today played the strong Sewanee team to a six to six tie The forward pass was worked often by Sewanee, but only once for any considerable gain.

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Alabama leads 16–⁠8–⁠3 in 27 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.