The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
Keen Rivalry Among
Cricket Teams
By William Unr1aGI<

When the San Francisco county
cricket club won the championship OF
the California cricket association In
1906 there was not one cricket en-
thusiast in this state who thought thai
that was the end of cricket for more
than three years. Such. however, has
been the case, but next Sunday the
official opening of the revived cricket
association takes place. The associa-
tion this year is stronger than it has
ever been before, six clubs being reg
istered and all are taking part in the
pennant fixtures.
In 1906 three clubs participated in
the championship series, viz. Alameda,
Pacifics and San Francisco county club.
All these clubs are again in the as
sociation, and the Barbarians, Wan
derers and Golden Gate club are the
new trio.
From an enthusiastic standpoint the
association is very much stronger than
before.
The trouble In past years has been
the lack of suitable grounds. This
year, however, that trouble has been
overcome. At Alameda the old cricket
ground with its concrete wicket is still
available, while an exceptionally good
concrete wicket has been laid in the
stadium by the park commissioners.
This wicket has been given into the
safe keeping of the Barbarians.
While this team is virtually the owner
of the wicket, yet it is for the good
Of the game in general that it has
been laid.
The concrete is 5s feet long and six
feet wide. the end of the concrete be-
ing the popping crease at each end.
Any further expense connected with
the wicket has to be borne by the
Barbarians. They have already pur-
chased an excellent mating, and every
thing is in readiness for their, first
championship game next Sunday To-
day, If the wicket is properly set
they will practice on 1t; in any case,
most Of the city teams will be out at
the stadium this morning practising
on the turf wicket.
The three veteran teams of the as
sociation practice at the Alameda
cricket ground today and large turn
out of cricketers is looked for
AT the last meeting of the Barbarians
the members were informed of the sue
cessful efforts of the club to get a
wicket in the stadium. This wicket
question at one of the association meet
ings came very nearly taking on seri-
Gus aspect, and the Barbarian members
were informed of the part their dele
gates took in the affair. After discus
sion the Barbs decided that for the sake
of cricket and for sports sake every
effort should be made by all the clubs
connected with the association to ad-
vance cricket here and promote har-
mony.
Secretary Price reported that % act
i've members had been registered with
the association.
The selection committee election.
which had been left over from last
meeting, took place and A H. Moverley,
H. D. Samuels and ]. Lafferty were
elected.
The next meeting of the Barbarians
is to be held on Wednesday, April 20, at
1858 Golden Gate avenue. large at
tendance of members Is looked for and
representatives from other clubs are
also expected to be present.
The ability OF the different clubs in
the association is very much dis
cussed question, and as each day brings
the clubs nearer the opening date the
discussions and friendly rivalry grow
keener. The three older clubs of the