The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27

INDIANAPOLIS 9: Muncie, g.
Marion, 3. ElwOod, 0.
Richmond. o; Anderson, 4.
One of the largest and most enthusiastic
crowds Of the season was present in the
new Auditorium Rink last night and had
the pleasure OF seeing the indianapolis
team defeat the Muncie five by score OF
9 TO g. At the close OF the first period both
teams were playing lightning polo with
Muncie having a shade the best OF the
argument Muncie did not score after the
opening period. while the Indiana rang up
a total Of goals in addition to the
two scored in the first period.
Last night was the last time that Fred
Klobedanz will of1ciate referee in the
Western League. This is the only posi-
bic explanation that can be given for his
work, which was of the rawest order. 1t
Is not meant by this that he gave either
team the worst Of it, but he simply did not
know a foul from a goal and time after
time when fouls should have been called
on offending players he refused TO exert
his authority and was roundly Kissed by
the crowd for his poor work. In one in
stance Bobby Hart, of Muncie, carried the
ball half way down the floor under his left
arm. Klobedanz blew his whistle, but did
not call a foul on the Muncie rush Many
other instances of poor eyesight could be
cited.
The team work displayed by the local five
was a revelation to the many fans who
witnessed the contest Pierce and McGil-
vray carried the ball through the Muncie
defense with ease, the speedy work of the
former being especially noticeable. Cogg-
shalrs work at center could not be
celled and Captain Way played a superb
game at half back "Old Reliable Bannon
can always be depended upon to play the
goal as IL should be played and he kept
up his former wonderful record against
Muncie: DE Witt and Higgins excelled for
the visitors.
wild Charley Farrell, captain of the
MuEcie aggregation, is rightly named, al
though the title might be made little bit
stronger. The spectators were disguised
with the play OF the Muncie captain and
were not backward In expressing their dis
approval. In the final period Referee
Klobedanz awakened from the stupOr into
which he had fallen and called foul on
Farrell for holding After this nothing
would do but for wild Charley" to hold the
stick or arm OF an opposing player and
ask the referee to call foul, which the
latter could not see fit to do. Farrell
severely censured the lad De Witt. who took
Cusick's place at goal. while in reality the
little fellow was playing the best polo OF
any member of the team with the possible
exception OF Eddie Higgins
The contest was marred by an accident,
officials OF the Western League compelled
the cage guardians to provide themselves
with masks, as they were instructed to do
over thirty days ago. McGilVTay, or the
Indianapolis team, took neat pass from
Pierce about the middle of the first period
and made a short but vicious drive for the
cage. The ball struck Cusick, the Muncie
goal tender. near his left eye and inflicted
q painful cut. Cusick sank to his knees and
for time II was feared he was seriously
injured. Cusiek was carried from the floor
PLAYERS
play. De Witt, the Muncie amateur, took
his place and stopped many drive that
looked like il was going home De Witt
did not deserve the censure heaped upon
him by Captain Farrell, but did not say a
word in return.
bigger" Higgins Gagged the first goal for
Muncie in 1854. The little rush accepted a
neat pass from Hart for this tally and reg
.stered it for Petty's men on short drive.
The second goal was Gagged by Farrell for
Muncie after a scrimmage in front of the
Indian Gagged IN 3:35. McGivray won the
next rush; and passed the ball to Pierce by
home In six seconds. The injury to Cusick
the next number the programme,
and the contest was delayed for short
time while De Witt was getting ready.
McGilvray registered the next tally in 6:04
on pass from Coggshall. Hart Gagged the
ma goa1 IN the nrs1 PerI9d IN hfty1rnrsie
did not score after this goal.
McGilvray opened the scoring in the
after accepting pass from Pierce. Pierce rec
scooped the next one past De Witt in s:13,
Higgins winning the final rush in the sec
ond period
indianapolis scored five goals in the clos
Ing period. The Indians could have doubled
this number without a great deal OF
trouble, but did not try TO score unless an
easy chance presented itself Coggshall
scored the next marker in 1:40. This was
a long angle drive from the side of the
rink. McGilvray Gagged another one in 2:06
on a short drive from the side. and this
was quickly followed by two by Pierce in
forty-nine seconds and 400. McGilvray
Gagged the final goal OF the contest in 3:16,
after he had carried the ball the entire
length of the floor. Lineup and summary:
indianapolis. Position. Muncie.
McGilvray ......... First rush.. Higgins
Pierce .............Secondr rush. Hart
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