The San Francisco call., 1908-10-25

Thistles vs.. independents, at san Ma
tee.
Albion Rovers VS.. Building Trades, at
Freeman's park, Oakland.
Scotias vs.. Robert Burns, at stadium,
Golden Gate park.
VampiresNvs. San Francisco. at Ala
media.
Just before the opening of the foot
ball season it was the unanimous opin-
ion of the fans that the Albion Rovers
would, for the second time have no diff
ficulty in winning the league honorS, as
the Oakland club had corraled about
the pick of the soccer talent. After
winning a couple of games handily this
opinion was strengthened, but the de-
velopments of last Sunday will cause
the Rovers some anxiety and dampen
the hopes of their admirers.
The Rovers did not play last week, but
the Vampires did, and from the show
ing the Alameda team made it will be
the bunch to beat for the pennant. The
playing of the Vamps was revelation
even to their most ardent admirers, and
it is seldom that such clever work is
seen on a local field. The opposition.
the Hornets, of course did not amount
TO a great many beans, but even at that
the display of both combination and in
dividual playing given by the Bats
was something good to look upon. From
McFarlane in goal to the forwards
there was not weak spot in the team,
and back of the regular eleven are a
number of reserves whomNmany OF the
clubs would like to have to play on the
league eleyens.
Downie and Thinner, couple of re-
cruits, made their debut against the
Hornets and made good with both feet.
The Hornets without Elliot could not
raise a gallop and it was a sorry ex-
mere spectator that there are too many
Rugby players in the Hornet team, and
to this fact can be attributed the num-
Der of penalty kicks awarded against
. rn1. 1.lE
ingham We're both guilty of handling
the ball close to the goal last Sunday
and Buckingham's foolishness cost his
side a goal. Robertson will not play
for the Vamps today, being out OF town.
Singer takes his place.
The Independents gave a flash of their
old time form at the stadium where
guests, to /. The addition of little
Smith to the front rank made a won
derful difference and this player was
responsible for two of the goals. 1t
was a peculiar contest in the second
half. when the Scotias had all the bet
ter of the going, but We're unable to
score more than one goal. while the In
dies acquired a couple. The Scotchmen
had the ball in the net three times. but
two of the points were disallowed for
infringements of the rules. AT that
however, the Indies deserved their win,
and it is hoped that the old timers"
will keep up the good work The SEQ
tia team is very weak and the manage
ment had better hurry and do some
good before the season is much older,
otherwise the team will never figure in
the race for the bunting.
The hottest contest of the day was
pulled off at the Preside grounds,
where the San Franciscos met the
Builders. The men who build houses
never figured to do other than lose on
form, but at half time the San Francis
cos were on the nasty end of a to 0
proposition. although having the best of
the play the whole half The Builders
broke away only twice, but both raids
were successful.
The second half was all in favor of
the San Franciscos, and the Constructors
were, lucky in getting away with one
of the points.
The Thistles have yet to be beaten,
and this is unlikely to happen till they
meet the Vampires or Rovers-and
maybe not then. The Burns fell before
their brother Scotchmen at San Mateo
last Sunday and the Thistles displayed
whole lot of real football ability.
The Albion Rovers will try an ex-
pertinent today by playing Marshall
! in the forward line. He will take the
place vacated by Donohue, and Maria
will defend the big hole.
Eddie Pomeroy, the printers friend,
has had another load of literature
printed, and this time it takes the
form of a neat folder containing the
schedule and offside rule. Interpre-
bright idea, as many patrons of the
game found no way to settle many
arguments over this rule, which arose
at every contest. The folders were
unloaded at the Alameda grounds last
week, and anyone can have one for the
asking or by addressing E. Busy Pom
eroy, care of Olympic club.
Today's schedule comprises four good
contests. and there is every likelihood
of some surprises being sprung as
some of the clubs intend springing
some new players on their unsuspect-
ing opponents You'll find out all about
1t in The Call tomorrow morning
Here are. the teams for today:
yampires-McFarlane. Hunter. Scott, Swain
Lee A. Mckenzie. Bernard, Thinner, T. Me,
Kenzie Downie and Singer.
San Francisco -Storr. Evans Siggs. Perkins
Shone, Spencer, Wills, Wheatley, Hailes Dow,
ding and Elder.
Scotias-W Williamson. SommervilIe. Biddick.
Dewar Copeland. Balm. Glendenning lie Cou
tier wardlaw. Hamilton and Armour.
Robert Burns Buchanan. Sharp. Black
Young, Dog. Brown, Grant, Munroe, Harris
Welsh aud Jackman.
Albion Rovers--Marra. Anderson, Selkirk
Milne, Mizen, Mckiernon. Walters, Marshall
Aitken. Pike and Balnain.
Building Trades-J- Smith. Dewar. Mckinley
Orr Brown, Spence Haig, Il. Smith, CarswelI
| Bremner and Hamilton.
Thisties-McRtche. Smith, Shanks G. Jack.
SON. Townes, Christie. Scott, Nichol, w. Jack
SON Gray and Duncanson.
independents Crowley, Kirvin, Soutar High
EFT. Grant. Anderson, Airey, Fay, McGee. Dono-
hue and Smith.