The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

| hind ono or both OF the opposing backs
In anticipation OF the ball being kicked
In that direction. Such play is term
ed offside. and a free kick awarded
rom me place where the onense oc-
CURED. This is an important rule but
causes considerable perplexlty to the
uninltiated. For handling tho ball in
tentionally or otherwise. a free kick
is the penalty.
The object OF the players Is to pre-
vent the opposing side getting the ball
and not to put individual players out
OF the game. The most effective way of
doing this Is By exhibiting tactics cal
culated to deceive the eye and mind of
the opposition, such as quick kicking
from any angle. sudden turns and
transferring the ball to another player.
To see a well-coached team in opera
ton III indeed n fine sight. the whole
moving In body at lightning speed,
tho ball passing from ono to another
with the precision of a billiard ball in
hands OF an expert.
The Richmond soccer football club,
organized a few months ago is play
Ing games every Saturday at Byrd
Park, and judging by the splendid at
tendance the game has already been
given, there is not the slightest doubt
Richmond VIII, in the near future, be
as prominent In this game as In Nher
branches of sport. Efforts are being
made to organize a league for next
winter, which will stimulate interest
in the game. The Richmond club is
not n business concern, and was or
ganized purely in the interest of sport,
and Is supported entirely by it's mem
berS.
On New Years Day a team repre-
sentiNg Newport News was invited here
to oppose the home club in an exhibit
ton game. The visitors won by three
n In, cla nd
a game as any one could wish TO see
The football was of 4 high order, and
the $50 spectators, who witnessed the
game, went home well satisfied with
the afternoon entertainment.
The return game to be played on
January "a at Newport News should be
even clSser than tho last, when the
strongest eleven in the field. SeveTil
changes will be made, and Captain
Hutchinson is looking to reverse tho
score. The player arc keen and look
ing forward to their next meeting with
great hopes. The inclusion OF Captain
Hutchinson In the team. who was un-
able to play on New Years Day, will
add very much to the strength of the
defense. He Is fine tackler and sure
Kicker, being once a member of the
famous Everton team. His knowledge
of the game will enable him to handle
the team to the best advantage. Day,
the goalkeeper, Is capable player,
but was not seen to advantage on
Thursday. OF tho backs, Phipps un-
doubtcdly Is the star. his Kicking is as
sure as 1t is splendid, and a cleaner
player 1t would be hard to find. His
ability rises with the occasion, and no
kick appears too difficult for him to
negotiate. Summers, his partner, is
equally sure. being cool and using
fine Judgment when hard pressed. OF
the half backs both Draper and Pot
ter are equally good, though their
methods are somewhat different the
former. playing closer. game, has a
tendency to keep the ball instead of
passing forward, Both are fearless
tacklers. and will cause trouble to
any line of forwards. The forward
line Is the weak spot, not being evenly
balanced. The centre and right wing is
speedy. but lacks support from the
left. or the three, Whitworth is pos
sibly the best. although there is very
little to choose between them. and they
will cause trouble to any defense. Whit
worth not only has speed, but perfect
control, and his centres are beautifully
made. Lavender is never done with,
and can shoot from any possible angle,
when least expected, with lots Of
sting behind his shot. Holmes is very
clever with his head, as we'll as with
his feet and the trio. with better SUP
port, cause lots of anguish to tho goal
keepers they face.
game Will DO played next Satur-
day ut Byrd Park, lsick-off at 3:15
O'clock. The whole strength of the
team will be out, and good game is
anticipated.