The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-20

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The Wanderers starred the ball. when
was Immediately rushed toward the Royers
goal. Farrell. Sloman and Holden worked
hard to avert defeat; but from first to last
il was apparent that Ihe Wanderers were
not only a stronger team physically, but
were well trained and accustomed 10 COM
bin tons. The first goal was secured by
the Wanderers on bunder by Meherin of
the Rovers, who sent the ball spinning be-
tween the posts of his own goal.
The R0veTs then started the ball. but 1t
but not go far before it was returned to mid
field. Leal of the Wanderers distinguished
himself by some brilliant play, and, passing
the bail To Broadhurst, the latter punted 1t
through the Rovers' goal
AS soon as the ball had been set rolling
orse and ErskIne of the Wanderers made
a rush and got the ball through the RoyerS
goal for tire third time.
The monotOBy Of the proceedings was now
relieved little. and the cheers and shouts
Of the gallery when the foremost end OF the
ROyerS. with Clegg, Truman and James IN
the lead, got past the back division of the
Wanderers and dribbled the ball through
the posts One goal to the R0vers. Alas. 1t
was tie only one they secured. Bryce OF
the Wanderers was playing fine game,
and Farrell n San Francisco lad, was doing
great things for the ROvers, but he was not
properly supported add the idea of combina-
ton or following up opportunities never
seemed to enter into the minds OF the losing
team. One more goal was scored by the
Wanderers, making the score to /, and
then brief rest was taken.
On resuming the teams changed goals, but
the ball always kept moving in the direction
OF the RoYers' goal. and SiomaD, the gual-
keeper, who is an Australian, was kept
moving all the time, while the Wanderers
goalkeeper, Gray, New Zealander. lounged
:. f..fl ,-a or
sionaly sat down. He was out of joh so
TO speak.
As soon Is the players had fairly warmed
to their work Wicks. Cicgg and South made
a 6ne combination for the Royers, getting
the ball close 20 their opponents goal.
Then came a shot by Clegg after a miss
kick by Thompson. 1t would have settled
the business then and there but Gray was
on the alert, and once more the bail was
sent back TO the other end of the field,
whore Sloman made an effort to avert shot
by III Skine. Five goals TO the Wanderers.
Almost Immediately afterward the Wan
deTers again started ths ball rolling toward
the ROyers' goal. Leal made a pass 10
BrOadhurst, who sent the ball between the
uprights for the sixth time.
The bail resumed its old course 10 the
ROyers' goal, and once more SlOman was
Kept feveTishy busy. Then came a long
and uneventful series of seIimmages. but at
last Bryce and ErskiHe got past the ROvers'
backs. and Bryce passing the ball 10 ETskine
the latter kicked the seventh goal.
The RoyerS got chance on the last turn,
but failed 10 follow uD the ball, and once
more ii was impelled toward their own goal
posts. Sloman saved his team once by
splendid effort for which he was loudly
cheered; but the Wanderers would not be
denied, and the last goal was kicked from a
scrimmage amid the cheers of the spec
tatnrs.
Il was Waterloo indeed for the RoYers-
eight goals 10 one.
Owing TO the rules OF the game which
proh bit tripping, huggng or taeklisg. there
were no accidents Of a N ore serious char
acter than few abraded knees and shins
and a blee ding nose or two.
TIE teams were: Rovers-Holden right
back, Farrell. balfbaek, Sloman goal
keeper, Nuliy right haliback. Franklin left
halfbaek. Meherin center, Wicks and Clegg
right forwards, Smith and James left for
wards, Truman center forward, Webster
lineman.
Pacific Wandererers - Harrison right
back. Munday lefiback, Gray goalkeeper.
BouTiDg right haifhack. Howell left half
back. Bryce center, Erskine aud Leal right
forwards, BrGadhnrst and Moore left for
wards, Erskne center, Hood lineman. w.
Davidson acted as referee.
Before the game contest was de ided
between the California Juniors and the
American Ni0lets, by score of 2 goals 10
/. Britt, Brien, JelliekS and Stanton
specially distinguished themselves.