SEC Approves Freshmen Back in Varsity Competition
Southeastern Conference officials end a two day session by approving freshmen eligibility for another year and naming new officers. Lexington Ky chosen for December 1953 meeting. Auburn Vanderbilt LSU Tulane Mississippi Florida supported the change while Alabama Georgia Georgia Tech Kentucky Tennessee opposed it.
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Bessemer Players Dominate The 1952 AAA All State Team
The Birmingham News names a 22 man Class AAA all state team with Bessemer securing three first team selections Frank Christy E G Taylor and Jimmy Thompson. Ramsay and Butler contribute two each. Alabama scholarships go to Coyle Sington Lumpkin Miller Putnam Johns Kelly Crutcher with others accepting grants at Auburn LSU and Georgia Tech.
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Tech Romps Through Rough Scrimmage Before Sugar Bowl
Georgia Tech faced a tough practice as Bill Brigman and Pepper Rodgers ran the signal plays against a Mississippi like defense. The Yellow Jackets prepared for the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi on New Year’s Day in New Orleans with coach Bobby Dodd pleased by the effort despite Teas missing due to a broken collarbone.
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South Has Best Non-Conference Grid Average
New York December 13 article discusses regional power in college football with debate over which section leads. It notes the Southeastern Conference claims five member teams are bowl-bound and argues regional strength across the South Midwest Pacific Coast and Southwest.
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Austinville Hornets rout Danville 64 59 for sixth straight win
Austinville senior Hornets under Coach Joe Jones defeated Danville 64 59 to extend their winning streak to six. Billy Osborne led with 19 points as Cliff Holliday added 19 for Danville, while Austinville teammates Beggs, Woodall, and Allen contributed double figures in a hard fought victory. The junior game also went to Austinville 39 34.
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Alabama Star Halfback Excused for Orange Bowl Birth
Bobby Marlow of Alabama was excused from practice for the Orange Bowl to travel to Jasper where Mrs. Marlow awaits the birth of their first child. He married Hazel Black of Jasper in July 1951. Marlow hails from Troy, Alabama.
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Hartselle Tigers Fall 63 62 To Eva As Jrs Win
In a close Friday game Hartselle Senior Tigers lost to Eva 63 62. Senior Bobby Francis scored 25 with ten field goals overshadowed by Eva’s Humphries 30. Hartselle Juniors routed Eva 49 33 behind Mayfield 19 and Atkins 13.
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Bama Struggles to Forge Air Attack for Syracuse Bow
Alabama's Crimson Tide works to build a consistent passing game for the January 1 Orange Bowl against Syracuse. The season shows uneven aerial production with few reliable completions and mixed results against SEC foes.
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Rose Bowl mood turns cautious for coast fans
Coast followers in Pasadena grow apprehensive about the Pacific Coast Conference chances to beat the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl shown by Wisconsin’s strength and past six straight Domination. USC and UCLA brace for Wisconsin.
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