The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
By William Unmack

The cricket competition viii be adj
s-anced another stage today when the
sssn Francisco and Golden Gates meet
SIT Alameda and the Barbs and Ala
media try conclusions at the stadium
s.ast week the Barbs and Alameda
Seams had games but the San Fran
s.isco and Golden Gates make their in
stial bow today.
The county team will be without the
services Of its captain, II. Renwick. and
is possible he viii never again be
Aeen on a California cricket field. The
Evmpathy of local cricketers goes out
% Renwick in the recent sad news
rom Australia of the death OF has
eather.
I Dewhurst, who last year showed such
good form with the gloves when play
ng with the Golden Gate team, VIII
oe with the county team today.
q E NJ Petersen. who was such tower
y strength in cricket here a few years
hgo, viii again take the heid tooay.
Petersen played in the closing games
Of last season, but this year he wlll
be seen in every game with the county
lean. and viii. once he strikes form,
Drove hard man for the attack TO get
rid Of not 10 mention his own aoillty
j Victor smith has been elected captain
Of the county in place Of RenWick
horse" of the team, and he Will be
loosely watched by the critics. me
bounty team is as follows;
Y. Smith tcaptain), +. Dewhurst, A.
Hutchinson. f. NJ. Petersen. w. q. Phil
bolts. II. Roberts. r. r. Raymond, 5.
Robertson, A. Sterling, A. ". William
son and A Millar
! Reserves-H A. Ramsay, c. Won
! The Golden Gate team this year viii
-1e much stronger tina Mast. In the
oowling department in particular the
Golden Gates have several very reliable
lnen. ]. Priest was last season con-
eidered one of the best trundlers in the
Competition. J. TasselI viii be an able
partner with Priest in the trundling- In
he batting Ma jor can always be relied
On. and F. J. Spencer is also a very
sair batsman. Millen. though not bril-
Slant is a steady and consistent bats
nan, and Is generally TO be depended
IN IN a tight corner. B. Bird, VINO last
Tear played with Alameda. viii this
Fesr take the field with the Golden
Gates. and his hitting ability ought TO
e OF good service TO his new team.
The Golden Gates will select their
snail eleven from the following: j.
Priest (captain), I. Millen, 3. B. Ma
ior. J. Tassell. A. 9. PAIGE. g. Coch-
sane, +. J. Spencer, E. Walton. I. J.
lewis, J. Smith, B. Bird, +. AinswOrth,
: Butler, ". Thompson.
Al the Stadium wicket the Barbs and
alameda CAST years runners up viii
greet L4dSL week the 66EDS Won LnElF
.ame and Alameda lost TO San Mateo.
9uring the week both teams have con-
-loerably siren gthened their ranks.
Harry Elliot and Sid Stewart of the
8srbs were both unable to play in the
tpening games, but will be seen in to-
avs game. In both batting and bowl
ng Elliot and Stewart viii be of in
aluable assistance TO their side. b.
kaufman and ". bookings will also
se out for the first time. and @. Evans
Fil travel from Sacramento to take
~ IN n
cam today looks TO be the strongest
ne in the competition.
The team selected TO meet Alameda
as follows: H r Elliott Ccaptain),
\. H MOverly. G. +. Evans G. Hop
gins, 3. Kaufman. W. Marshall. n
Gomez. W. Hooking. Notwithstanding
Is last defeat the Alameda team is OF
he opinion it viii give a better ac-
cunt Of itself today. Tate Crou and
Harold Ward viii be with their old
cam, and on the concrete wicket at
ne stadium ought TO give the Barbs
runolers a great deal Of ANNOYANCE
last year the Alamedas We're noted
or their brilliant fielding. and this
ear they seem TO be living up to their
equation IN this respect The final
cam has not yet been selected out
eleven viii be chosen from the
Glowing:
A W Wilding, T. CroI. F. A. stahl
Z. II. Ward Jr-, A Smith, W. Logan
spencer; G; Irish, G. Bsugh. H.
5ird. r. 3. Hogue, ". NieId, Joe
crown r HOOD P. s Weaver.
The surprise package of the opening
same was easily the San Mateo team.
% defeat such a veteran and really
5trong team as Alameda is something
ne new addition 10 the cricket ranks
an well be proud Of
The San Msteo wicket is the only
urf wicket in the competition grounds
'urf at all times is preferable 70 con-
rete, but the lack of proper soil to
make them, not TO mention the cor
tant expense TO put down and main
ain a really first class turf wicker
makes 1t appear as If local cricketers
VIII have 70 put up with concrete for
q indefinite period. To those used TO
urf the wicket at San Mateo will be
pleasure.