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Birmingham Americans vs Southern California Sun - 07/10/1974 The Americans won their home opener against the Sun 11-7. Larry Matson handled the play-by-play while former University of Alabama great Fred Sington provided color commentary.
	On the second play of the fourth quarter, Americans cornerback Steve Williams intercepted a Tony Adam's pass and returned it 45-yards for the tying touchdown.
	For the action point, Americans quarterback George Mira threw a pass to halfback Paul Robinson. Note: The announcers incorrectly credit Alfred Jenkins with the catch.
	WFL Commissioner Gary Davidson comments on Birmingham being in the league.
Birmingham Americans vs Hawaii Hawaiians - 11/27/1974 The Americans first post-season game pitted them against the Hawaiians in Birmingham. The Americans won the game 22-19. The sole commentator is Mel Proctor of the Hawaiians radio network.
	Midway through the first quarter, the Americans first points were set up by a 27-yard punt return by split end Alfred Jenkins. The Americans would score within three plays, with fullback Charlie Harraway going the final two yards for the touchdown.
	In the third quarter, quarterback Matthew Reed came in for the struggling George Mira. The third play of the drive was a 32-yard touchdown bullet to Jenkins from Reed.
	The Americans scored the winning points on their next possession. The drive was a time-consuming 94-yards in nineteen plays. Reed scored on a 3-yard roll-out at right end.