The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
WASHINGTON STATE
 AND ALABAMA IN
 ROSE BOWL TO-DAY
Expect 75,0OO in Pasa= dena's Noted Stadium- Alabama on Long End of IO=6 Odds
BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff COrrcsuOndcnD

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 Pasadena, Calf, January 1 - (UP) The end of the football trail was reached to day with Ala bama and Washington State un- defeated, united champions of the south and far west - pitted against tournament of roses game in Rose bowl
 These two grldiron tltanS, never beaten in tournament of roses com petition, lined up for their pOst-sca = son battle before a crowd estimated at 75,000 in Pasadenas picturesque rose bcdccked stadium.
 Alabama EavOritc E
 A bama ruled q 10 to favOritc. the odds having been hammered down from to 1 by last minute rush of Washington State money.
 The prcpondcrancc of power in the Ala abama ranks and the Crimson Tides 20 -l9 victory over Washing ton in 1926 and 7-7 tic with stan ford in 1927 were the two main factors in establishing the Souther- CTS as faVoritcs.
 Washington State, which inaugur- atcd the tournament of roses series with l4-0 victory over Brown in 1916, found little favor in this sec ton until today when there was a pcrceptiblc shift to the far western eleven.
 Both teams carried their full strength, unhampcrcd by injuries or any other kind of setbacks. into ac- ton. Washington State. which was brought to the peak for it's two car lv october games against California and Southern California, appeared 10 have rcgaincd it's best form after fading a bit in late November.
 Records Are Equal
 Although both teams have hung up remarkable defensive records, it seemed quite likely that the tide of today's battle would swing to the team that exhibited the strongest offensive.
 We are going out to score as of ten as we can," said Orin F.. CBabc) lIolingbcrry of Washington State. our plans do not call for any more defensive play than Is absolutely necessary
 Alabama'S mighty Crimson tide never has been extended in winning nine straight games against south crn opponents; only two touch- downs have been made against 'Bamas bruising defense. Wander bilt made one on q long pass to inc 2-yard line and carried the ball over in three line thrusts for the other.
 Washington State has allowed five touchdowns, but only three - ore each by Southern California, Idaho and Oregon tSatc against the first eleven. The college of Idaho made two touChdowns against the Cougars fourth string men in the opening game 0 fthe season.
 Edge for Alabama
 OffensiVcly, Alabama had q bit or the edge on their records, averaging 2G 4-9 points per game 10 24 5-3 points for Washington state. South crn California held Washington to d touchdown and Washington held the Cougars to Il field goal. Ala bama has scored at least two touch downs in every game, and has never been behind or really pushed 10 win
 oddly enough. the two starting lineups weigh exactly the same 2060 pounds. Alabama's weight was more evenly distributed than Wash ington States. The Cougars have the heaviest player, Glenn CTurk) , lightest. Bill Tonkin. l57-pound quartcrback.
 Comparing the two clcvens, il seemed that Alabama had more power, better defense and more re- serve strength; Washington State more speed. better picking, passing and place kicking and more versa tile attack