Evening journal., 1908-05-22
POLO SEASON HAS
A TROUBLOUS END
scontInusa From FIrst PAxs.I

game. Henry demanded that Creamer
either be reinstated in the second half
or that Greenwood also be expelled for
throwing his club at Creamer after the
later struck him. There was a long
consultation ana argument in which
Mr. Cloward. Manager Lukens ana
Captain Henry. Creamer and others
took Dart. Referee Traynor was finally
called in. Mr.. Trayn0r said ne had
passed on and decided the play as
he had seen IT and as he understood
the rules Captain Henry announced
that his team would not continue un-
less Creamer was put back or Green
wood. too. was put out of the game
Didn't Want Announcement.
Shortly afterward Mr. Cloward and
Referee Traynor held a private consui-
tation. after which Manager Cloward
told this to Captain Henry and his
PLAYERS: Captain Henry, in the in
terest of sport and to enable this audi
ence to witness a finish to the game
and in hope that the championship
series may be finished without trouble
! clave asked Referee Traynor to allow
me. as arbitrator. to restore Creamer
to the game. but I will not consent to
do it unless YOU and your team permit
me TO announce to the audience that
we sustain the referees decision and
make proper explanation Of your re-
fusal tn play unless the decision is re-
versed."
Captain Henry seemed inclined to
agree. but Creamer objected, saying;
Don't DO It. Sid. thar puts the blame
on me and was not guilty"
Captain Henry would not agree 70
such an announcement being made Of
why Croamer was relnstated. Manager
Cioward told Captain Henry he pro-
posed TO stand by the referee. The
Springs team went on the floor and the
All-Wilmington players proceeded to
get out of their suits. Manager
Coward. coatless, proceeded to the
middle of the rink floor and made
little speech.
Ladies and gentlemen, he said. 1T
is an unpleasant task for me TO have
to announce that the captain of the
Wilmington team, backed by his
manager and every member of the
team. positively refuses to finish the
game unless we reverse the decision Of
Mr. Traynor and permit Mr.. Creamer
TO return to the floor Captain Henry
asked for a hearing. and il was grant
ed. Our decision was that we sustain
the referee. The Springs team stands
at their post ready to continue defend
ing the cup."
Stands by Referee.
There was a rrdAonged outburst Of
applause mingled with kissing. but the
cheers were bv far in the majority
After the confusion had subsidized Mr..
Cloward resumed: I'VE are forced to
make the announcement in the interest
of fair play and in support of the
referee. who has been most satisfactory
to both teams and the management. 1t
matters not to us what the individual
opinion of the audience is relative TO
the right or wrong decision, when It
comes to a refusal to play on the part
of a team. We stand most firmly by
the referee and ALWAYS will"
Mr.. Coward called for the All-Wil-
mington team to appear and finish the
game. Receiving no response, he an
nounced IF this team refuses to
rnish the game they will never be per-
mitted to skate on this floor as a team
or individuals as long as I am man
ager."
Again there was an eruption Of cheer-
ing and kissing, the Springs partisans
being in a vast majority. After the
storm continued for a minute or two
and the Wilmington team did not
appear Mr.. Coward addressed tho
Springs men at their goal He said
Gentlemen. I hereby. In the presence
OF this audience, publicly proclaim you
the champions in the game of roller
polo in the State Of Delaware and
award you the cup"
Still Arguing II.
The controversy was being argued
along Market street and about the rink
at midnight Both teams had their
champions. Some contended that
Creamer. being the originator of the
trouble. was properly expelled, and
Greenwood properly allowed to con-
tinue in the game Others contended
that Greenwood provoked Creamer by
forcing hfm against the wall and that
Creamer retaiiated. Still others
claimed that both men should have
tcen ruled out by the referee. At any
rate. there is not much doubt but that
Frank Traynor was absolutely honest
I'm giving his decision as he saw the
circumstances. There may have been
some details he didn't see and some
that many spectators didn't see. but he