The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

| The game which takes place this aft.
iernopn between Scotland and England
commences the series of fixtures which
are to be played to decide the League
championship among the three senior
Association football clubs of. Honolu-
III. The result of todays match will be
keenly watched by all interested in
the game, as it will have a direct in
f1uence upon the final position of the
Econtesting teams.
The inauguration of the League at
the Beginning of December insures
Seeker" permanent place in our
Island athletics, and today's match
marks the elimination of months OF
steady effort and practice among the
clubs
The full fixture list is given below
January 5-England VS.. Scotland
January 12-Scotland VS.. Iolani Unit
ed.
January 19-England VS.. Iolani Unit
ed.
January 26-Iolani United VS.. Scot
land.
February 2-Iolani United VS.. Eng
land.
y .. IL.
Two points will be gained for each
win and one point for each drawn
game. The team gaining the highest
number of points in the series will hold
the League championship for this sea-
son.
The three teams are all very evenly
balanced, but the real struggle for SUI
premacy will probably rest between
England and Scotland. The latter club
has for some time been regarded as
the strongest both in cricket and foot
ball and has been undefeated for sew
eral seasons. The Scotsmen include
many sterling players and are a good
all round reliable team. Their de-
Tense is sound. and their forwards are
good-although this is probably the
weak spot in the combination
The English team can also be relied
upon to put up a good game, but it has
several weak, or at least, questionable
elements. The. defense IS perhaps
again the strongest point of the team
The forwards are fairly good, but they
are not. nearly SO heavy as their. oppo-
nents. and while playing pretty
game, lose somewhat of that effective
ness which good, we1gnty line car
ries. ssaE
The Iolani United are nearly all
comparatively new to the game, but
several have already shown excellent
form. They will without doubt give
good account of themselves, and we
would warn their opponents not to
desp1se them, for they play a plucky
game, with plenty of determination
and dash II
The costumes of the three clubs are:
England, blue pants and White shirt;
Scotland, white pants and light blue
shirt; The United, white shirt, with
red sash.
In the scheme of league rules printed
last week the following very 1mpor-
tant one was omitted:
Rule 6. The decision Of the referee
upon the field must be accepted"
We would call the attention of all
the players to the above, and hope that
the games will not be spoilt by unnec-
essary talking and haggling The de-
cfsion of ,the referee is at the time I'M
and any remark is there
fore absolutely futile. Appeals can
only be made after the game through
the club secretary We would also
ask men to play to the whistle and
thus avoid waste of valuable time.
THESE two points, when neglected, ut
terly spoil the game, both to players
and the spectators.
The goal nets which it was hoped
would be available, have had to be
abandoned. 1t was found impossible
to procure them in time, and they
must therefore stand over till next
season.
A word to the linesmen for this af-
ternoon. The linesman has not only
TO signal to the referee when the ball
goes into touch, but also when it
crosses the goal line. This point is
most important as it is impossible for
the referee to determine when the ball
is behind the goal. Many a goal has
been scored after the ball has crossed
the goal line, and been brought again
INTO play. We hope that the linemen |
will follow the ball up and down the !
Inc Well, and be alive to signal when it
crosses the goal line.
Fixture cards for the League match /
IS will be procurable today from the |
cub secretaries. A limited number
has been printed, and they should be
at once. The price is ten
tents.
The English team this afternoon, is
Is follows:
:, Forwards. Miles. Lansdale, Davies.
,heek. Blackman; halves, Bfdder,
stokes, Parish; backs, Owens, Soper;
,oa1, Ault
Mr. Irvine was to take part in the
match, but is unable to play. His
'lace has been filled by Cheek, who
las plenty of weight and pace.
The Rev w. Ault arrived from
Ae1ooi yeStSIudy morning looking In
me fettie, and ready to do battle for
he Rose this afternoon.
owens and Miles are the latest re-
ruits to the English standard. They
ave both played considerable football
the old country. and their debut will
e watched with interest.
The thanks of all Association clubs
aust be accorded to Dr. Smith who
as again generously allowed the
league to make use of the college
round. 1t is anticipated that large
roWd will assemble this afternoon and
i've the League contest a good send
&c pIcnEn mrArG