New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-02
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL,
EJCTORY FOR HOME tenn.
Cdedoniops Beat Thistles in Fast
Infercity Match.

Tn. interc.tv association football match between
the CaIedoniars of this city. and the Thisues' OF
Philadelphia attracted big crowd TO GqUllaois
PARK e7tll-st and I1th-ave-, yesterday the nome
tear, wen after E spirited game by score OF d
goals 20 . The Caledonians won the chamrlonshlp
Of the Metropolitan Association Football League
last year. and while not leading for the penang
competition Ger the pennant have one OF the iast-
est teams in this vicinity. The Phlladeiphla
Tnistles en- the other hand. we're the winners OF
the Crowhurst Cup for 1895. Twice before nae
these two teams met in Philadelphia, but on noth
occasions Re game had been the result
Tho teams were prompt in putting in an appear
snce and play began shortly after 2:So o'clock
Winning she russ the Caiedonians chose the river
goal and played the first half with the vino be-
hind their backs. They made excellent use5 OF
this advantage which, in fact. was by no means
inconsi6erable for all three goals were scored our
Ing the first period of play.
For fifteen minutes the play was fast and furious
the sides being apparently evenly matched. and
another tie looked probable The New Workers
however. did not propose TO consent 10 another
division OF honors and after trying out their onpo-
nencs kept the sphere for the most part within
tlieir aGveFsaries' territory During one Of the
lveliest scrimnages around the Thsues goal Tait
outside right for the home team. who played in the
international match last fall and : OF the most
active and effective ends in the country worked the
bail ii tcwc-d the middle and passed it to Maxwell
at centre. who shot the first goal
After another interval OF persistent attack and
stubborn defence on the part of the visitors. Nc
Do2Ald. inside left for the New Yorkers got a
chance, unobstructed. for fair kick at the bars
and managed TO get by for the second score.
Play resumed from the centre of the field,
with the Quakers bent getting revenge 5"
eager we're they to get the call toward the oppo
site side Of the field that of the halfhacs. leap
ing high into The air brought his shoe down squaTey
in the face OF Taylor. the sturdy young halfback
Tor the Caledonians The latter stunned by
IRE force Of the collision and assisted to the
side lines. Two which bled freely. were the
extent Of his injuries and he soon in the midst
first half. although there many collisions and
falls.
TAFT encirced the right with one of his brilliant
rgs.les when the game was resumed. and after pass
ing the bali recovered II again in front OF the
gool The shot went straight to the goalkeeper,
who negotiated the ball. he standing a loot
hack nf the crossbaT pressed back in the heat OF
the :c-inlI0age, but the referee allowed the goal
despite the visitors pfotestations.
In the second half. when the Thistles were AIDED
By the wind the CaIedonians were on the defensive
I7ost of the time Having made good use Of their
opportunities il Inc first period however they were
satisfied to do this Time and again the Phiadel-
raians bonabardeG the home goal only to be met
with 2 rugged front. Mcdonald. Of the Caledo-
pians was laid fat by q collision. but was only
temporarily winded and he did not allow his side
n fdax Short Neil at rightback. played a star
GO fo- +he winners and Warburton. the goal
keeper was safe and relianie at al! Stages; az
and Fault covered the right wing OF the Caleconlss
4.I-ior ep1 constantly in the thick of the game:
rlnrnindful of bruises. and Mcdonald LOG pid!So
superior football On the losing SIDE D. STeeI: Tue
eft halfback carried on the inolNioual iioiioi'
line-un follows: