The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-12-30 00:00:00

FOOTBALL,

HAGLEY V. 13tRITINGHAIL—The above match was played
on the ground of the foriner on Saturday, and resulted in
a draw in favour of Hagley by two disputed goals to no-
thing. The Hagley having won the toss, elected to play
up the hill, and the ball having been kicked off by the
Birmingham men was quickly taken by the home team
into the visitor's quarters, and a good but unsuccessful
try was made by A. Lyttelton. After this the ball was
continually kept in the Birmingham quarters, and
several good kicks were made at their goal; on one oc-
casion the ball appeared to pass the goid posts, and a
goal was claimed for Hagley, but was disallowed by the
Birmingham umpire. Towards half-time the Birming-
ham team rallied, and carried the ball down the ground,
but it was quickly returned by the Hagley backs. After
half-time the home team still had the best of the game
and A. Lyttelton and Whitfield made several good shots
at goal. The ball eventually was brought from the mid-
dle of the ground by Whitfield, and kicked through the
goal, but the goal was again disallowed by the Birming-
ham umpire on the ground of off side. This ended the
match. The match was played under London Associa-
tion Rules. Bagley: W. Bache (back), E. Lyttelton, R.
Lyttelton (half backs) ; H. Smith (captain) ; A. Lyttelton,
Whitfield, G. Salter, C. Benbow, T. Hobbes, H. Williams,
N. Smith (forwards) ; C. Powell (goal).—Birnzinghan6 : H.
H. Webster (captain), G. Pears, W. Evans (backs) ; A.
H. Yates, J. Cartwright (half backs) ; G. R. Quilter, J.
R. Riddell, F. Bill, W. J. Nicholls, W. Randall (forwards);
Chas. H. Quilter (goal) ; W. Wilkinson (centre).
BMW' NGHAM V. STOKE.—A contest at football batmen
the Bin:deem)* and Stoke-upon-Trent Clubs was pkyed

on Tuesday at the Lower Grounds, and witnessed by
nearly 1,500 spectators. The first team of the Birming-
ham Club have been singularly successful this year, as on
no occasion have they been defeated, while their recent
victories over Derby and Nottingham prove Illlm greatly
they must have improved since last year. By dint of
steady and skilful play the local club was enabled en
Tuesday to add still another to their series of successes,
and their meeting with Sheffield next month will be
anticipated with the keenest interest. The home team
having lost the toss,-kicked off about a quarter to three.
The ball was at once brought into the home team's
territory, and some lively play ensued. The visitors
playing well together, brought the ball in dangerous
proximity to their opponents' fortress, which was only
kept intact by the excellent play of their backs. After
fifteen minutes' play the Stoke men passed the ball be-
tween their opponents' timbers, thus securing the first
goal. The home team, after this reverse, seemed bent
on equalising Itr4, using every effort to score which
they succeeded in doing just previous to half-time, a
goal being obtained by NV. Evans. After half-time the
Birmingham team held their own, their play being ex-
ceedingly good. Just previous to call of time Riddell
succeeded in kicking another goal for Birmingham. The
Stoke men strove hard to score another goal, but to no
avail, the home team winning by two goals to one. For
Stoke, Messrs. Jones, Slaney, Day, and Challoner played
well; while the most conspicious for Birmingham were
Messrs. Bill. A. M. Yetts, Riddell, G. R. Quitter, Brindley
and Wilkinson. Teams :—Bi rmingham : H. H. Web-
ster (captain), G.Tears, Captain Brindley (backs), W.
Evans, and A. M. Yetta (half-backs), •W. Wilkinson .
(centre), F. Bill, G. R. Quitter, J. Cartwright, and J.
R. Riddell (forwards), W. J. Nicholls (kick in), C. H.
Quitter (goal).—Stoke: T. C. Slaney (captain and half-
back), J. Turner, G. Lake, T. W. Ringladd, and Barrett
Jones (backs), E. Badderley (half-back), R. Day, W.
Bodington, W. J. Cox. Bob Challoner. J. O'Larrity
(forwards), 11. 011acnamarra (goal). Mr. Tranter was
umpire for Birmingham, and Mr. Allen for Stoke. After
the match an adjournment was made to Mr. Quitter's
splendid rink, which has been purposely decorated for
the season.

STOT3RBRIDSE V. BELBROUGHTON.— This match was
played at Stourbridge, on Tuesday last, and after a well-
contested game was won by the home team. The Bel-
broughton captain having won the toss chose to play with
the wind. The ball was kicked off by Stourbridge, and
kept well in the visitors' quarters notwithstanding the
high wind which prevailed. By a sudden rush of Bel-
broughton the ball was driven behind the Stourbridge
g)al-line, thereby forcing the home team to touch it
down in self defence. Stourbridge now playing well up
secured two touch downs ía quick succession. Half-time
being called, goals were changed and, although the
visitors played lin with great spirit, the home team
managed to keep the ball in dangerous proximity to
their opponent's goal. The scrummages were exceed-
ingly well-contested, both sides playing up with energy,
A run-in was made by Mr. J. Plant for the home team,
but the ball being "fouled" the kick was disallowed,
thus scoring a try. At the close of the game • Stour-
bridge had scored 1 try and 6 touch downs, and Bel-
broughton two touch downs. Neither side played full
numbers. For Belbroughton Messrs. Hobbes. (Cap.)
Barton, and Birch, particularly distinguished themselves
For Stourbridge the play of Messrs. Tyler, Webb, Freer,
and Trotter was greatly admired. Stourbridge : Simms,
(back), Trotter and Bird (half-backs), Tyler and Webb,
(quarter-backs). Perry, (captain,) Freer, J. Plant, Minot,
Clulee, Aston, Hack, and Bridge. Although the weather
was very cold and windy, a large number of spectators
were present.
STOURBRIDGE V. MoszLEY.—A. football match was
played between the above clubs on Saturday last, which
resulted in a draw in favour of Moseley. It is note-
worthy that although Stourbridge have only commenced
playing this season none of their opponents have been
fortunate in kicking a goal on the Stourbridge ground.
There are a number of matches to be played before the
season is over, and the way the home team is playing
they will before the season is over give g good account
of themselves. It will be seen in our advertiting columns
that a match will be played this (Saturday) afternoon
between Stourbridge and the Birmingham Athletic
Club.

DIED.
On 23rd Deer., at Pedmore, Worcestershire, Abigai
Mathews, formerly of Worcester, in her 80th year.

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