The morning call., 1892-12-27

y
[se--sseeE Sst[. yesterday afternoon at
Central Park, to witness
the second game of the series between the
Scottish Thistle and Wanderers football
clubs.
The game was played under association
rules ana was won by the Wanderers, who
scored three goals against their opponents
two.
The ground-well, 1t was first-class. con-
siderlng the heavy washing 1t received re-
Gently.
1t was shortly after p. NJ when the
players took their positions IN the field for
the first half of the game, which consists of
thTee-QuarteTs of an hours play.
The ThlStles won the toss and decided TO
play from the north end of the grounds.
After the ball was put in motion the
Thistles made a cOmbinatiOn run immedi-
ately toward their opponents goal, but
Thompson ana Fyfe, by very brilliant and
excellent plays, made grand defense and
the leather was sent back 10 the center of
the field. from which place it was gradually
worked up toward the Thistle goal. The
excitement among the spectators was now
intense, as they expected TO see the Thistles
NOW down their opponents in easy style.
Several beautiful plays were made by
members of the Wanderers against stub
born resistance on the pant of their oppo-
nents, who evidently became bewildered at
u
Ersker of the Wanderers finally got an ex-
cellent opportunity OF scoring goal for his
side but kicked The leather too hastily and
as result his aim was bit off the mark
and the bali struck against the top bar, re-
bounding back into the field.
The cheering OF the Thistle team sup
pOrters could be heard for blocks as the
great Smiley got possession of the ball, and
passing ii quickly To Pollock; the latter
made brilliant run In the direction OF the
A. -
ers was watching like cat the arrival of
the leather and as quick as a fash his right
toe came in contact with the bail, which
went over touch. thereby giving the Thslles
q corner kick.
Pollock OF the latter team tried to score,
but failed, the bali going behind the goal
post.
When play was again resumed the Wan
derers' forward division ombined and
worked the ball in fine style toward
the enemy's stronghold. howell, by a
clever ruse. attempted TO fool the
fhistles' goslkeeper. but Tierney, who. by
the way, seemed at sea, owing 10 the alb
sence of his partner. Reynolds, returned
the ball toward the center field by we'll
placed kick. Here Ferguson and Irving OF
the Thisiles' left wing took possession OF
the leather, but Thompson, of the back
division of the Wanderers, who proved the
right man In the right place, adroitly
thwarted the plans OF his opponents by
clever kick.
The ball at this juncture was kept rapidly
moving from end TO end of the field, and, as
the players had thoroughly warmed up to
their work, the contest became all the more
exciting.
The first half was finally brought to an
end just as the Wanderers had the leather
In dangerously close proximity to the
Thistles' goal.
The spectators cheered the players 10 the
echo as the boys who donned the white-and-
blue colors moved from The field to take
breathing spell.
well, 1 have witnessed many football
games, remarked an old gentleman who
sat with his aged wife in the grand stand,
hut give me, above all other games Of foot
ball. a contest played under association
rules. This is football aud no mistak-
ing H."
After rest of ten minutes the sturdy and
athletic young men who are bound TO boom
this particular line of sport again appeared
on the sward TO contest the second half OF
the game.
The BOYS who were scheduled to fgh. the
Wanderers battles appeared with deter
mined looks, which plainly signfied that
they were bound TO win or die In The at
tempt to lower the colOrs of their opponents
IN the last half OF the contest.
Ths Thistles looked confident but they
dsa not show that marked determin alton
that was depicted in their opponents
features.
"Ihis will be The contest Of the season.
my boy" said an Olympic clubmsn as be
shot his weather eye over the field of
players The Wanderers mean mischief"
There was considerable truth in the re-
mark, as the Wanderers lost not moments
time in putting the ball IN motion. Its
front division again distinguished itself
Morse and Morrison made a clever COM
Dinatlon, and passing the ball quickly to
Ieal the latter by a decidedly brilliant
maneuyeT and kick scored the first goal for
the Wanderers by Z swift shot. which
Lumsden, the goalkeeper of the Thistles,
failed TO stop.
The blowing of horns which deafened III
ears OF the players plainly told that the
friends OF the Wanderers were numerous.
The interest in The game was now very
keen. The IhistleS' team was determined
to turn the tables on their opponents at all
hazards, and as consequence the game was
ali the more interesting.
Pollock, the Thistle forward. was first 10
come into possession of the pigskin, and in
quick and clever manner he worked IL
along the ground until be got within dam
gerous proximity to the Wanderers goal
Instead of trying for goal, as bis opponents
expected. no cunnlDgly passed the leather
to little Irving, who attended the Wander
ers' backs by clever move, and having a
clear field he scored goal for the Thisiles.
The excellent play of the smallest man
In the teams was thoroughly appreciated
brought back to the center of the field, where
Erskine Of the Wanderers put il in motion
by passing it to Morrison, who made a
splendid run in the direction Of the Thistles'
camp. Hero Tierney and Smiley were
placed on their mettle in the attempt to
keep their opponents from scoring.
The ball WIS finally'sent back to The GEN.
ter OF the fe d. Morrison, Browning and
Fyfe were doing splendid work for their
respective sides.
Morrison finally got possession of the
leather, and, by clever play, he sent
low shot into The thistle goal which Lums-
zen was unable to stop, scoring another
point foT the Wanderers.
Three young ladies. accompanied by
football enthu siast. attracted attention to
horns for the Thist!es. They were great
enthusiasts.
The ball was not long in motion after
Morrison had scored when Leal, By grand
kick, scored again in favor Of the Wander
ers.
The Thistle team did not play up TO It's
usual mark, as some OF its best men were
absent and su 5stiiutes had to take their
places. 1t maiaged, however, after a most
persistent play. TO score two goals, which
made the game. when time was called for
the finish, stand: Wanderers goals, This
ties 2.
The following was the makeup Of the
teams:
WandeTers-FTank Gray, goal.
Thompson and Morrison, backs
Williamson, MuDday and BowriD e. halfbacks
Fyfe, LeaI. Morse, Howell and Erskine, for
wards
Fyfe, captain.
Thistle Cluo-N. Lumsden, goal.
w. Smith and z. 1IeTney, backs.
ID. Pollock, j. Moore and j. Blakeley half
backs.
J: Irving. w. Smiley. Chalmers, j. Gascon
and ID. Ferguson. forwards.
Pollock, captain.
Umpire for Wanderers, William King. Umpire
Tor 1histles, j. Lumsden. Referee, L. Turner.
CANADIAN FOOTBALL.
An international rIatch Is Contem.
plated.
The game of football has made tremen-