The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
ON THE ROLLERS.
pEERINas 3. W. H. r.,s1.

DbEhlNGs o. W. H. T.S l.
The W. II. T.'s are fine polo players but they had
to yield to the Deerings last night, who proved
themselves to be- on that occasion at least much
the iivlier club. Both teams played their regular
men, without a single substitute, and all were In
good playing condition. The Deerlnps especiallv
did some fue work following the BAN up in Splendid
style. Every man played with but few mistakes.
OF the W. III. I.'s Wakefield made some fine stols,
one with his arm being beauty. The greater part
of the work devoved on their cover goals March
and Bates, the Deerings rather forced the game
Williams and Stevens, cover points of W. II. T's,
seemed to be bothered 80 much by Weeks and Low
ell that they were unable to makel many Of their
fine plays.
Play commenced at 9.0S and the two rushers who
came together the ball failed TO start it,
Stevens was the first man to set it in motion and
for five minutes there was lively work. McAndrews
won the first goal for the Deerings, making pretty
shot from midway of the rink. The next inning
lasted 25 minutes, although the actual playing time
was H. Ten minutes were lost by the failure Of one
of the electric lights to perform its work. and the
rest in mending skates. Williams got the rush and
also secured the goal for the w. h. T.s by long
shot. The next rush was captured by Williams and
in less than half minute payiOg time Winship
had won the goal for the Deerings. The ball was
struck from the centre to back of W. H. RS goal
through which it bounced back aud was met by
Winship. Winship secured the next rush, aud in
less time than that of the revious hsd the third
goal for the Deerngs 1t was made by a direct shot
struck but few feet from the goal. The game
was IS minutes
The Deerings were advertised to play the W. H.
Is iu Lewiston tonight. AS this was done without
their knowledge they were last night in doubt
about going, as several of their members would not
be able to go.
NOTES.
Joe Foster of the Bijous goes to Cornish tomorrow
night to give exhibition Of fancy skating. Ais
movements are, many Of them, very hIely ex-
ecuted.
The statement that Walter Orne ia to return TO
this city and Join the Bious is new TO the manager
OF that club. If Mr. orne should return here he
might join them, but as yet nothing has been said
or done by those In authority to warrant such a
rumor.
Tonight the Bjous go to Augusta to play the
Granite CitSs. These two clubs stand equal in the
league now
Tonight there will be a ladies' party at the Port
land rink. Tomorrow night another bon bon party
will be given. and Christmas day there will be three
sessions. Friday the grand masquerade carnival
will come off, and Saturday night there win be an
obstacle race.
The Alamedas telegraphed the Biddefords yester-
day that they wO1ld not be able to play them last
night. The game will be played tomorrow night.
MIR. Warwick goes to Boston today to see the new
goal boxes, aud probably will bring a SGT back with
him. Bath has already secured them and PLAYED
With them for the first time Saturday night.
The game Christmas night promises TO be a lively
one. netting will be in place around the rink on
that occasion.