The San Francisco call., 1908-08-09

evening, and with Pomeroy as master
of ceremonies the meeting passed or
tremendously.
Richard H Grey of East Oakland
was reelected president of the club
and Rev. II. Hitchcock, L. A Wolf,
George MountZ and Fletcher Elliot were
elected vice presidents. Edgar Pomeroy
Will, OF course, act as secretary and
Will also be one of the delegates to
the California football association.
Charlie Minto will be the other. A. 5.
Kay was made treasurer and Fred
Lynch and r. r. Muir were appointed
delegates to the footballs league The
selection committee consists of r. r.
Muir, Edgar Pomeroy. Charles Mimic
elected captain of the team. with Fred
die Lynch as his underStudy. An in
novation in local football management
was decided on by the election of a
directors board, and the following gen.
tlemen were chosen: Harry Elliot, E.
p. McRitchie, r. r. Muir, Fred Lynch
stated in The Gail. the club has Sc
cured the Alameda grounds for the
season and will have the use of them
every Sunday, alternating with the
report, which was favorably received
by those present and an optimistic
view was taken of the prospects for
the approaching season.
The seventh annual general meeting
of the Albion Rovers, last season. s
champions, was held Thursday evening
at the st. Julian hotel. Oakland, and
30 enthusiasts were present to offer
for the season. The principal business
was the election of officers. but the
unanimity of opinion made this an easy
task and the following officials were
put In office: President, w. A. Stewart;
vice president, Jack Casson; secretary,
Jesse Moore; assistant secretary, George
Gollan; treasurer. A. w. Lugg: physi-
clan, DR.. A. Mabey; selection committee,
William Hall, Jack Casson, ]. Barclay
j. Woods and c. Cummings: executive
board. W. r. Stewart, J. Casson. ]. Car
ter, A. G.. Rhoades and A w. Lugg:
delegates. E. West and F. Pike. will
liam Anderson, the right fullback of
the. eleven, was elected captain, and
Jack Balmain. who plays in the for
ward line, was made vice captain. The
San Franciscos, Independents and Rob
ert Burns all made applica ton to share
the grounds at Freeman's park with
was agreed to accept the application
of the San Franciscos.
The next club to hold a meeting
having sent out call for the general
meeting, to take place at Jefferson
Square hall, Golden Gate avenue.
Wednesday evening. August II. at s
the most enthusiastic footballers in the
business. and the splendid showing
made by the team toward the latter
end of last season has attracted a num-
will be remembered that after dis
astrous start the Scotchmen finished
with a squirt and surprised every one
by winning. the Championship of the
California football association, which
honor carries with it the possession
for one year Of the handsome perpetual
challenge cup. It is expected that the
matter of grounds will be decided AT
this meeting.
The Independents are lying very
low just now. but this club seldom
reorganizes until close on the opening
of the season. Tommy Fay, who for
the last few years has been the main
stay of the team. has retired from the
game, much to the regret of the fans
The Thistles. Scotias. Burns and In
dependents are still without grounds
but the management of each team is
on the outlook for suitable Enclosures
The stadium will be occupied by two OF
the teams. but which two has not vel
been decided. The football players dc
not like the grounds at the park. as
In winter the surface tears very readily
and becomes soggy after rain 1t is
impossible to gain any revenue by
playing there, as the park comnissfor
will not allow gate to be taken.