Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1905-09-22

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through the field. 1t was a great
match-a splendid match. and what we
are proud to state. we'll conducted
one. The utmost order prevailed both
amongst the players and spectators. 1t
was 2 truly Gaelic gathering in the
best sense Of the word. and reflects the
greatest credit ON the conduct of those
present. The referee, NJ. F. Grove o.
Dublin, was the fairest we have ever
seen, and certainly vast improvement
on some Of the blusterers with which
Kerry have been often saddled In the
past. AS regards the individual play
ers on the Kerry side. we have no hes.
itation In stating that those who shone
out conspicuously, where nearly every
many played splendid game, We're:
The brothers OGorman, A. Stack. NJ.
Mccarthy, r. Fitzgerald, Kirwan. J. II.
Fitzgerald, Curran, Myers and D. Nc
Carthy. Final score, Kerry points,
Kildare goal points.
First Half.
The spin of the coin favored Kildare,
who played against the wind. Inn
mediately the ball was sent into touch
at the quartet-way, soon after which
Kerry were awarded free. which let
them well into Kildare's ground. An
interesting dribble along the side line
further favored Kerry, German doing
some useful work. From the throw-in
Kerry strenuously pressed Kildare's
post, Fitzgerald doing the needful with
a fine well directed kick off a free, thus
giving Kerry the first score-a point.
Kildare from the delivery got away
with magnificent rush, headed by
Dunno, but nothing resulted beyond the
ball going over the line. The send-out
was well taken by Kerry, whose for
wards, working with fine combination.
again placed the Kildare backs on their
mettle. A further point was pulled off,
after which Kildare responded gamely.
running up the minors with remarka-
bic alacrity. One of the points was
obtained off free, per Rafferty,. Soon
after Kerry's lines were in great dam
ger before Curran relieved with a splen-
did long range kick which found its
way to within six yards Of the posts.
Kildare here forestalled the rush with
kick to touch, and Murray, taking
free, gave Kildare the advantage,
which was, however, nullified by pen
atty for Kerry. but Murray saved
splendidly for Kildare. Here the ball
burst, and another had to be provided.
Some play on the loose having ensued.
Kerry were awarded a fifty yards, but
Fitzgerald's effort went wide. Kerry
made amends for this two minutes
later by Fitzgerald registering a minor,
which brought the teams level within
ten minutes of the half hour. Again
Kerry had complete possession of their
opponents ground, and some fine eff
forts were made by Kildare's backs to
dislodge them. Myers missed a nice
chance given Kerry, but Curran came
to the rescue, and with a cleverly d.
rccted kick sent the leather speeding
between the point posts, thus giving
Herrya lead byfa minor. Fouls were
now rather numerous on both sides,
and one more free Kerry converted
into a point. Shortly after this half
time was reached, the score standing:
Kerry-5 points.
Kildare-3 points.
Second Half.
The restart was effected with Kerry
possessing two points advantage. Buck
ley opened for Kerry with a short
kick, but coming again he charged
down Donnelly and got in a second
punt, which called for a defense from
Kildare, but Cribbin saved. Lynch got
possession off Fitzgerald and recorded
a minor for Kerry amid considerable
enthusiasm. Kerry again rushed, but
Rafferty, sent them back to their lines
with an admirably judged and smartly
taken kick. IL was now Kildare's
turn. and their forwards gave a fine
display OF speed, carrying the play
right up to their opponents posts Kir-
wan proved too clever and by a neat
send into touch saved the position, and
Kerry from here pressed effectively,
but were beaten in the final tussle.
The send out was beautifully inter
cepted. Fitzgerald sent to O'Gorman,
and the latter to Duggan. who scored,
and an additional point went down to
Kerry. Five minutes subsequently
Kildare were desperately hard pressed.
but Fitzgerald was tower of strength
in the defense. and Kerry had TO re-
treat to halfway. Kildare forward
line broke away from an exceedingly
coed tussle. and Kennedy centered for
Bracken. who caused the white flag to
be raised i.nfavor Of Kildare. Some
desultory play followed at the half
way mark, where Kildare secured the
throw In from the side line T.. O'Gor-
.uar responded gamely. and receiving
assistance from Fitzgerald. play was
quickly transferred to Kildare terri
tory. A series Of long interchanges
having followed. Kildare obtained the
mastery, and after a fierce tackle Con-
ian pulled on a lucky goal for kildare.
There were but a few minutes left and
the final score was:
KIldare-1 goal points q points.
Kerry points.
The teams were:
Keny-T. 0'Gorman lcaptainl. ].
0'Gorman. D. CurTan. NJ. Mccarthy.
c. Healy. ]. Buckley. J. T. Fitzgerald.
C. Duggan. A. Stack CTraleel. r. FItz-
gerald. P. Dillon. d. Kissane. u. Nc
carthy, ". Lynch. J. Myers CKillar-
neyl, r. Kirwan, d. Breen Castle
island.
Kildare-J. Fitzgerald. ]. Murray. ].
German. l. Cribhin. Vi. Donnelly. W.
Merriman. E Kennedy. ". Fitzgerald.
NJ Murray. J. Wright. J. Rafferty,. J.
Scott. W. Bracken. W. LOstey, ". Ken
needy. J. Dunno. r J. Conlan.
WESLEYAN STRENGTHENED.
The wesleyan football squad has
been considerably strengthened hy the