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fRTY-EIGHT TMf BIRMINWAM raws THURSDAY. OCTOBER 4.1, i wells Alabama teem in the first two meets was Jerry De Rleux. The Birmingham sophomore took first piece in the Mississippi Stste meet and came in second against the Tennessee Harriers. The next meet for the Alabama squad will be over the Auburn course on Monday afternoon. Nov.

5. Both afternoon meets will start at 3:15. Tide Drills Long On Pass Attaclc BY WALLACE BOOTHBY passes all over the field and kept Newt University Correspondent the freshman backs on the jump TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Oct. 27 trying to stop him.

Georgia can be Alabamas Crimson Tide used ,25 long scrimmage session yesterday in getting their passing attack redy ready for its game with Georgia Jfd n. With the plans finally straightened it seems now at least that it Saturday in Athens. Three teams Tide Player Favor Free-Sub Rule And 'Specialist7 Trend Tide Cross-Country Team Meets Rebels TUSCALOOSA. Oct. 27 Alabama's cross country team will seek its second win of the 1949 season when it meets the University of Mississippi Harriers over the local course here Friday afternoon.

The Tide squad lost its opening meet to the University of Tennessee, 30-25, but won the second, last Saturday when it defeated the Mississippi State team, 23-32, over the local course. Top yian on Coach Jack Bos- U. S. Amateur Netters Head Globe Rankings LONDON, Oct. 27 (P) The United States topped both the mens and womens rankings of the world's amateur tennis players announced today by John Olliff of The Daily Telegraph.

Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta, the Wimbledon champion, was ranked No. 1 among the men and Mrs. Margaret Osborne DuPont of Wilmington, Del, was first among the women. THE SELECTIONS ARE made annually by Olliff, a leading authority on tennis and a former British Davis Cup player. His rankings: Men First, Ted Schroeder; second, Billy Talbert New York; third, Frank Sdgman, Australia; Fourth, Eric Sturgeas, South Africa; fifth, Jarsolav Drobny Czecho Slovakia; sixth.

Budge Patty, Los Angeles; seventh, Gardner Mul-loy, Miami, eighth, Billy Sid-well, Australia; ninth, Earl Cochell, San Francisco; 10th, Geoff Brown, Australia. Women First, Mrs. Margaret Osborne DuPont; second, Louise Brough, Beverly Hills, third, Doris Hart, Jacksonville, fourth, Mrs. Nancye W. Bolton, Australia; fifth, Mrs.

Pat Canning Todd, La Jolla, sixth, Mrs. Betty Hilton, Great Britain; seventh, Mrs. S. P. Summers, South Africa; eighth, Mrs, A.

Italy; ninth, Joan Curry, Great Britain; 10th, Mrs. J. J. Walker-Smith, Great Britain. In comment on his rankings, Olliff wrote; The two most important losses to the amateur game this year are Richard Gonzales and Frank Parker, both of the United States, who would have occupied first and fourth positions in spite of their defeats by Strugess and G.

E. Brown, respectively, at Wimbledon this year. Both turned pro they would do nothing to change this. Three men dissented however and thought it might be a good idea to try to balance things. The player approval of the substitution rule may be surprising when one considers the constant sniping and blasting the rule takes from the nations press and radio.

THE ALABAMA SQUAD also The players were unanimous in thought that the free substitu- voting down a return to the they were in favor of this modern trend. Four expressed disapproval over the coming era of specialists. Asked to state playing preference, offense or defense, 24 men chose offense, 14 defense, five said it made no difference and two refused to vote. PEACH LIQUEUR theiosine "at nthehaS' thV Crimen TidTsaturdaV peisl ofthi freSSnVuad ndot VvwaT bS Tn At the beginning of the acrim-1 mage for the third time this Coach Harold "Red Drew has a picked defensive eleven to work against the Georgia Different members of the squad from both the previous offensive and defen- 1 A sive platoons have been used in this I QKC Op MWOiO Eddie Salem. Bamas leading For Nfit ToiimCV passer and outstanding back of the v7 Mississippi State game, was firing The Birmingham Junior Cham- iber of Commerce has walked off with first prize in national competition for the city parks tennis tournament it sponsored here this Summer.

Jesse Pevear, who headed the Jaycee committee sponsoring the Magic City tournament, was notified today that Birmingham had won first place. The Jaycees will be formally presented an award by some national tenhis star at a future date, according to Mr. Pevear. Tulsa, which finished second the Texas League, did not lose a double-header during 1949 the Oilers swept seven and split six. jn! 70 PROOF GtmtsJcGn.OL BY ALF VAN HOOSE News Sports Writer Free substitution and the "platoon system of football got an overwhelming vote of approval from the 45-man University of Alabama football squad in a special poll conducted by The Birmingham News.

Only Herb Hannah, a starting tackle, voted that he Would prefer new substitution rule which would limit a player's entrance into a game to twice or three times each quarter. The other 44 Tiders wanted the rule either left as it is this season or switched back to the 1948 version which allowed even freer substitution. The vote for the "platoon system was just about as solid. Although Alabama coaphes do not split their squad into offense and defense units, 41 Tide players declared that REGENTS FOBmtMat tion rule favored the "big school over a small school. Forty-three Tidemen thought the helped Alabama when it engaged teams such as Duquesne and Mississippi Southern.

One player said it hurt the Tide and another gridder said it made no difference. Alabama players also would vote down any move by the rule makers to hamper offense. Although football critics claim that in the modern game offense is far ahead of defense, 42 Tiders said Bold Brogues Heavy Soles Choice Leathers No Could Tulane Catch Tartar In Maroons? OTHER STYLES from 4.99 rule of a few years back when a player was allowed to enter a game only once a quarter. THE COMPLETE voting on the five questions was: 1. Which style of substitution rule would you prefer playing under: (a) The present system which allows substitution without penalty when the ball changes hands or when the clock is stopped? (35).

(b) The 1948 rule which more, or less allowed free substitution? (9). (c) The ancient rule which allowed a player to appear only once a quarter? (0). (d) A new rute which would limit substitution to two or three appearances a quarter? (I). favor of the current which tends toward specialists on offense on defense? which had offense or defense? (14); no preference voting (2). free-substitution Alabama team schools such as Mississippi or Duquesne? (1); doesnt matter football today game is more 15 years ago when lead was consid- Would you like For sheer mosculine lines end reel comfort, REGENTS leod the field brogues, wings, meccesins er medallions Pacesetter styles at LOW prices.

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BURNETT CIGAR BIRMINGHAM. DISTRIBUTOR Best md tj 1 a STYLES wished he could run his frosh on the ground against the Crimson Tide. The first-year men laid it on the varsity so hard in a scrimmage that Butts took his regulars inside the stadium, turned on the lights and drilled them well into the night on Alabama defense. Mississippi and Louisiana State began too taper off their encounter at Baton Rouge. Ole Miss Coach Johnny Vaught still said the L.

S. U. conquerors of North Carolina will be too much for his Rebels but he promised at least to make a battle of it. At Nashville, Coach Bill Edwards announced thafat last he believed he had a Vandy eleven that can.ered a safe thing. 2.

Are you in trend of the game developing and specialists Yes (41); no (4). 3. As an individual you rather play, Offense (24); defense (5); not 4. Do you think helps or hurts your when you play Southern Helps (43); hurts (1). 5.

Do you imagine with its high-scoring fun to play than a two-touchdown 3 CHOOSE FROM THREE FEATHERS 7he Mctrk of a Princety Host By The Associated Press Could it be that Tulanes wabbly Greenies will catch another Tartar in Mississippi State Saturday? It is hardly possible. But it could be. On past performance, the Greenies rate five or six touchdowns better than the Maroons. But the same charts showed the Greenies to be about five touchdowns better than Auburns Plainsmen. LAST WEEKS SCORE was Tulane 14, Auburn 6.

So, partner, shut your eyes and take your choice in this slap-happy football league. 1 Remember, though, that the best Mississippi State has shown so far is a 7-7 tie with Clemson. Be that as it may, theres one fellow who is not taking the Maroons lightly. He is Tulane Coach Henry Frnka, who yesterday sent his squad through a very tough workout for Saturdays fray. The game that by all signs will be among the fiercest of the day is Alabama vs.

Georgia at Athens. Both elevens are driving to th limit to get ready and both apparently are cooking up a classy air attack. WALLY BUTTS AT ATHENS also was pretty well pleased with his passing progress. But Butts said after a griding workout he Now Three Stores to Serve You 1918 Third Birmingham 1923 Second Bessemer 2931 N. 27th North Birmingham Jo do to have the rules makers something to hamper offense? No (4); yes (3).

Doak Walker Will Play On Offense Against Longhorns DALLAS, Oct. 27 (JP) Doak Walker may play briefly for Southern Methodist University Saturday, but only on offense. This was the word yesterday from Coach Mafty Bell, who also revealed the top substitute for his All-America quarterback wont see action against Texas. Bell said Frank Paynes broken finger will keep Jiim on the bench He worked a backfield yesterday that included John Champion and Rusty Russell, in the quarterback position. Walker, hospitalized with the flu for several days, was released yesterday.

With the Doaker in the lineup, even briefly, the Mustangs chance of beating the Longhorns look brighter. Despite its 20-7 victory over Kentucky and Texas 15-17 loss to Rice, the Longhorns will probably be the favorite Saturday. Texas Coach Blair Cherry had his team work on pass patterns yesterday. Bell Doesn't Hear Bell AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 27 (JP) Akrons Ronnie Delaney knocked out Welterweight Tommy Bell of Youngstown in one minute and 15 seconds of the 10th round last night.

A capacity crowd of 2,341 armony fans paid $6,015 in a new opening night record. BOOKS CLOSED block and tackle. He blamed failure in these essentials for the 7-6 loss to Arkansas. The Commodores will meet Auburn in a Vandy homecoming game Saturday. The Plainsmen are expecting Vandy attack by air and gauged yesterdays workout accordingly.

Little Dickie Flournoy showed himself particularly apt at batting down aerials. The rest of the conference teams went through their drills without incidence of note, most of them prepping for outside foes. One exception was Florida whose Halfback Chuck Hunsinger got a bad gash over the eye working out for Furman. MONTH-END Specials Tidwell Jordan Make Check List For All-S. E.

C. Team second floor Auburn Travis Tidwell. Tulane Eddie Price and Paul Lea. Mississippi John Dottley. Mississippi State Taylor.

After five weeks of voting the two leading backs are Roshto and Dottley. Calhoun leads guards with four votes. Campbell, a sophomore, still holds his lead over tackier with five votes for six games played. Georgias Bob Walston and Tennessees Sherrod are the leading ends with three votes each. Hanna Motor Co.

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S. E. C. coaches and newsmen nominate the weekly All-Stars. THE RACE FOR All-Southeastern center continues the tightest for any position.

J.erry Taylor of Mississippi State, and Jimmy Kynes of Florida, both received another vote, leaving them deadlocked with five game votes apiece. Harry yiinski, of Kentucky, is just one vote behind. No other center is in the running. SIX TEAMS PLACED three men each on the check list Kentucky, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Tulane placed two men and one player each was elected for Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi and Mississippi State.

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See them at Plans Complete For Hewitt Homecoming Miss Gayle Garrington will reign as queen during Hewitt Highs homecoming game tomorrow night at Trussville. Hewitt will play Warrior. A parade has been scheduled tomorrow afternoon before the contest The Hewitt band will lead the parade, which will start at the school and proceed through Trussville. Featured in the parade will be Miss Garrington and her attendants. During the game at the half, Hewitt Burgess, the schools principal, will present the queen flowers.

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