The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

a. ".
The Muncie five found McGilvray's In
dams stumbling block last night, and at
the final tap of the bell Indianapolis was
four goals to the good The final score was
10 3, and two of the three goals Gagged by
Farrells men were gifts on the part of the
Indians.
Half Back Way, of the Indian band APP
peared on the floor with his head bandaged.
where he was struck cowardly blow by
an Anderson police officer on Friday night.
Ways appearance was the signal for the
most enthusiastic cheers ever heard in the
Auditorium. When Referee ]. Henry Mo-
ran stepped on TO the floor storms Of Kisses
were heard from the fans. who considered
that they, as well as the Indianapolis team
and management, had been wronged by
that official.
There was no individual star on the In
dianapolis team in last nights contest.
Dicky Pierce played magnificent polo, and
the victory was fully deserved by McGil-
ways men, as they were in no way assisted
by the referee. Captain McGllvray, at first
rush, and Murtaugh. at center, were Won
derfully fast, and the fact that the contest
can be registered in the games-won column
may be attributed TO the brilliant passing
and all-round play of the first rush and
center. Coggshall and Way alternated at
half back One of the Indian goals was
scored by Pierce after Way had carried
the ball the entire length of the floor by
beautiful juggling and passed it to the In
dianapolis second rush. Coggshall played
in part of the second and the entire last
period, and played fast and clever Often
sive and defensive game. Coggshall blocked
Hart to perfection, and the Muncie rush
lost his temper in more than one instance,
but, try as he would. he could not pass or
buffalo" the Indianapolis player. king
BannOn, as usual, delivered the goods In
a manner that was entirely satisfactory To
the stellar order. Eddie Higgins played a
good game for the visitors. Holderness and
De Witt alternated at half back for Mum
Gle.
on line drive from the center. After ten
minutes of fast play Pierce took a flying
pass from McGilvray in the middle OF the
floor and nestled the ball behind Cusick in
straight drive. Pierce registered the
next tally in LAP. taking the pass from
Way, who had dribbled the ball the length
of the surface. The first period closed with
McGilvray's men three to the good
Pierce set the fans wild by caging two
goals I'm thrty-nine seconds at the open
ing of the second period. He won the first
rush in this inning passed the ball to Nc
Gilvray. accepted a pass and Gagged the
sphere i'm :13 a short scoop. The sec
ond goal was made in :26 by Pierce He
took the red ball away from Higgins In
the center of the floor. and by a clever
! trick drew Cusick away from the cage. IL
was then an easy matter for the Indian
! rush TO slap IL into the cage. Muncie S
! first tally was rung UP in this period. Hig-
| gins took a flying air pass from Bobby
Hart and Gagged the ball on sharp down
ward drive in 6:37. Captain McGiivray
Gagged the final goal in 6:35 a short
scoop. after drawing Cusick away from the
cage
Pierce. Higgins and Hart each registered
a marker I'm the final period. The TWO tai
! lies hung up In this period by Farrell s
men in the nature OF gifts from the
Indians, who did not try TO score. Line
up and summary: