The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
centraps Fatal Mistakes.

Central's Fatal Mistakes.
 In the first half, Alabama scored a touchdown and a safety. Both of these scores were the direct result of errors and poor judgment on the part of Kentucky, although Alabama is to be credited with having brought the ball, on straight foot ball, within striking distance of the Gen. tral goal.
 After some ten minutes of play, Ala bama had worked the sphere to within five yards of the central goal There, to the surprise of everyone, Central settled down, and was as strong as the rock of Gibraltar Alabama was compelled to surrender the ball. Then Central at- . tempted to punt out of danger, but F. Gray, the punter, fumbled. When he missed, he undertook the impossible task of carrying the ball from behind his line. Alabama bounced on him like a wounded panther and felled him.
 Almost immediately, thereafter, Ala bama lost the ball in dangerously proxim- ity to Centrals goal, and F.. Gray again was called upon to punt. Center Harlan made miserable failure, snapping the ball out of the punter's reach. Ala bama procured the pigskin and after two attempts, Reidy crashed across the line.
 Pratt failed to kick goal
 Penalties were few in the game. Ala bama was found off-side in the first half, and Kentucky was also guilty immedi- ately after Kentucky suffered an ad- ditional penalty of 15 yards when an at tempted forward pass failed, the ball fall- ing untouched to the ground. Other features of the first half were two re- coveries by Alabama from punts. Ala bama's ends never failed to- get down the field on kicks and invariably tackled the receiver in his tracks.
 Hannon's Fine Run
 In the second half, Alabama attempte5 the forward pass, in the beginning and if failed. Kentucky kicked, and held Ala Dama for downs. Alabama regained the ball when, on an attempted pass, 1t was handed to one of the Alabama players Using the military" formation as a protection and interference. Hannon oot by the entire Central team save tbe quarterback, and was brought down only after he had covered 30 yards. On several line plunges, Centrals goal was threat ened and when again the sphere wa a entrusted to Halfback Reidy, he carried it over.
 This touchdown completed the scoring or the afternoon. The remainder of tbe game was taken up in inaccuratelv nass- ing the ball, on the part of Alabama ana bunting on the part of Kentucky. For three times, after scoring in the second half Alabama failed on the new-fangled pass, Kentucky gaining the ball on every attempt Then Central finding the Ala pan pama llne too stout was forced to punt The game ended with the ball in the middle of the undiscovered field. Alabama's Team.
 In the game, Alabama's line. it's ends. it's quarterback, and it's backfield lm- pressed the spectators with their speed. their accuracy, their stubbornness under the enemy's fire, and their headwork. Hobbs, the biggest man on the team. played an especially fine game, and suc- ceeded on several occasions in breaking through the opposing line. To the credit of every man forming the Alabama line it might be said that Kentucky failed to gain foot through it. Alabamas s ends. Pratt and B. Jones. were superb. Pratts tackling was accurate and fierce. He handled his man as big dog would grab terrier and shake him to pieces. Jones. considerably lighter than Pratt, was equally as skillful Tn tackling, and during the game his Judgment erred but once. Howle, fullback, was especially fierce in his line plunges and though often useds always succeeded in gaining his distance Reidy and Sturdivant were consistent ground gathers, both players showing coolness and an abundance of nerve. P. Jones, substituted when Howle was forced to retire in the second half,
 
 been. As ground gainer he is splendid. and Alabama would be no weaker with him regularly in the fight. Hannon starred throughout the afternoon. He is generally the spectacular man of the Alabama team. and the lovers of football in Birmingham remember his excellent work last season.
 Coach Donaho Present.
 The crowd was large and enthusiastic There was buneh of Crimson white ribbon on display. There was considerable yelling. There were many visitors on hand to see the sport many from Tus- caloosa, and several from other cities of the state. Among the familiar faces seen was that of Coach Donaho of Au- burn. whose team meets Alabama Sat- urday week in Birmingham.
 The teams lined-up in this fashion: Alabama. Position. Central B. Jones ...,.... right end Glass, (Capt.) Gresham ...... right tackle ....... Arnold Lumley ........ right guard .......... Hogg Countess ......... Center .......... Harlan Hobbs .......... left guard .......... Todd Burkes ........ left tackle ....... Lanier D. Pratt ........ left end ........ Nourse Hannon CCapt). quarterback .... ..Rodes SturdYant and
 P. Joies ...... right halfback .... E. Gray