The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
Alabama Gould Not Stop the
 Lofty HurdIef
FINAL SCORE WAS 5. ID .
Alabama Squad Crippled Early in the Game By the Injury of
 Burks, the Star .aA Back.
BY BOHEMIAN c. auLeER.

BY BOHEMIAN c. 8uLeER.
 With an almost superhuman effort a young. strong lmbed athlete by the name of McAilister shot through Alabama line like a catapult and by series of lofty hurdles finally carried the ball over the goal of the Crimson and White and for the first time in three years the Thanks giving gridiron battle was lost to Ala bama The final score was to o.
 Seesawing across the field the long haired giants hurled themselves against each other in vain attempts to force their way to victory and darkness settled over the scene with the battle still in pro gress. When the muscular forms could scarcely be outlined against the distant sag pile the shril blast of the whistle sounded and with sorrowing hearts the supporters of the Crimson and White wended their way to town and Thanks giving dinners and tried to forget it.
 More than two thousand people wit messed the contest and while, there was not that sharp rivalry that existed be- tween Alabama and Auburn, Tennessee had good sprinkling of supporters and at times the excitement was intense. Twice Alabama had the hall near Ten nessees goal and a touchdown seemed l the ball to Tennessee ana the noun taineers kicked the ball out of danger. With the ball in the middle of the field the game ended and the crowd was fully as gloomy the day
 McAllister Carried the Day.
 Tennessee's victory Is tue entirely s9 the wonderful work of McAlister as his wonderful hurdling carriedsthe day. orh- erwise the formations were "balled npe in almost ptlable shape.
 Neither side had referee and after the kickoff 1t was merely a question as to who had the ball. Either slds could make gains, seemingly at will Alabama suffered a fearful loss in the withdrawal of Burks from the game and many of the experts say her defeat was due entirely to the unlucky accident which befell this star of all the backs On the second down in the first hat l Burks suffered dislocated shoulder, but gamely stuck 1t out until the whistle sounded. He started in to play the ses- end half but pain was evidenced in his actions and Coach Blount took him out | of the game. Hall substituted, out also suffering from a bad shoulder 70 showed timitity In interference work that was disastrous to the Crimson andI 1 White. Ward @ substitute had played right half, Halls regular place un1l Burks retired and Hall had to be put III | notwithstanding his recent injury l As to scientific football there was Il marked contrast between Tennessee and Alabama but on individual work Ten nessee won. The Alabama formations worked beautifully and especially thu tackle, back and tandem formations proved great ground gathers.
 Several Off Side Decisions.
 The officials made several offsfde de- VI nl ft !. l bama's chances and many criticisms werb l heard from the crowd. At one tinis Ward had skirted right end for a gain of twenty yards and was In dangerous prox- l imity to TennesseeS goal when the off cials declared that a foul tackle had been made and the runner brought back and Alabama was forced to kick.
 Alabamas last golden opportunity came fin the second half when the varsity men were plunging toward the Yel5w and White goal like a runaway freight train. By hammering the ends and all | occasional buck the ball on Tennas- sees ten yard line. Then it was that Alabama made a futile attempt to gain twice and on the next down cry of dis may swept the. field and the ball went | over. Alabama's chance had gone Ten nessee punted and the Alabama man fumbled the ball allowing IL to roll for thirty yards This distance was too great to gain and the fight was over.
 TlFst anu Only touCnooWns l The first and only touchdown of tho game made within twelve minutts i of play. Tennessee kicked off and A.a- bama was forging the ball across the field at great rate when the officials knocked out Wards good gain on a tackle l decision and soon the ball went oyer Then it was that a murmur of amaze ment went up from the crowd as Me- Allister began hurdling the Crimson and White line at the rate of five yards clip It seemed that no power could stop | him. The trim built little fellow would get the ball and with vicious run would plant his foot on the back of one of the guards. The Caldwell brothers. playing l backs would, quick as a flash. come for- ward and with seemingly gigantic strength hurl him through the air like a shot The 1.-the form of McAIlister would shoot forward and before he was pulled to the ground the necessary dis i tance would have been gained Straight to the goal the Yellow and White marched and presently McAllister cleared the inc at q leap and the fatal touchdown had been made. The kick made a miserable failure at the goal and thus the score ended-5 to O.
 In describing the disappointment which has sunk deep into the hearts of Ala bama supporters it must be said to the credit of the Alabamians that they mado game fight. Tennessees peculiar plays were puzzing and every plan of defense failed. By the absence of Burks the offensive plays were weakened and these two features put together can account for the defeat.
 The Line-Up.
 Following Is the lineup:
 Alabama position. Tennessee Gwin :. ..center Proctor Sartain :. q. right guard :. Q. ..... Wari Mcdaniel U left guard ... -Lotspecn Butler .. fright tackle .-.... Thornton Oates z. ....left tackle ..... Richardson Wilcox .. .. fright end. :. Park r
 .... ... q. !" .. :. ..McAiister Bayle .. .. .. fright end .. .. e. .. Fox