Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
66th YEAR
MUD HURT SOCCER CLASH
DESPITE HANDICAP, GAME
WAS WELL WORTH SEEING
Nc"i!-0rEnnizcd Locomotive Works
T'FNeh fctd RichIn0nd Soccer Club
10 Three GOnls to One.

scoring three goals TO one. the Rich
mond Soccer Club yesterday afternoon
dcicatcd the cwly-orgauizcd Locomo-
tive Works eleven in a game made
slow by the muddy condition OF Broad
street Park. where the contest was
staged Several hundred persons were
present and thoroughly enjoyed the
game. which had several spectacular
minutes In spite OF the slushy field
INC combination OF the Richmond
team was much better than 1t was
iast week, probably due to the leader
snap or Captain Summers, who played
line well together and the half backs
also worked we'll with them
kich'nond tried two new men ut back
and both showed up wcl. especially
'uiid. whose Kicking with either foot
was splendid. Tho Locomotive Works
played with only ten men ana put
| up great game ably led by Captain
j. Porter. He brought out a few ver,.
promising players who thoroughly un-
derstand the game. The forward line
was led hy G. II. Draper who played
with great deal Of dash. Their half
batk iinc was very strong. all three
men playing great game, as also
ara Soancs. who played right back.
kept goal for the Locomotive Works
and put up much better game than
ne did for Richmond against Newport
News, although his handling was not
sions.
Draper started the ball and Richmond
Immediately took ZIP the attack. bat
was checked by Soancs. who looked
we'll M the field. Mayer received the
bali and ran IL down the wing and
centcred. but the ball was intercepted
by Moore who sent Payne away down
the other side Payne ccntercd and
Grundy just missed the goal From the
goal Kick Larr!inorc took the ball well
up the Richmond half Of the Held and
passed to McFarlanc who took shot
At goal! but missed. walker was next
conspicuous for pretty run and pass.
! but DIXON was Just a little late for the
pass and the ball went outside. Rich
mond continued attacking and mad hard
luck In not scoring, but Summers even
tually put them one up with an W.
stoppablc shot.
On tho restart Drapc~ sent the ball
TO McFarlanc, who ran up and ccutcred.
Hands was given aeains, one o, the
Richmond players and Porter took tho
free kick. but shot just outside. Mayer
made great attempt TO head the bal!
through The Locos were now attack
ing hard and Day used good judgment
IN running out OF his goal 10 meet .
ball when score seemed imminent;
The Iocos then forced n corner. which
was beautifully taken hy Draper. but
DAY again SdNsu ms EOt! u. lISNl!-
away. Half time soon arrived with
the Richmond club leading 20 q.
AZ tho opening or the second hal,
the I.ocos attacked. but Lavender and
Moore were both playing Il grand de-
fcnsivc game. However Draper even
tually got tho ball and shot for goal
His shot went across the front ot tho
goal and Young running W. banged II
through, This put more lifc IN Ricn-
(,mond which shortly afterwards scored
al
or afterwards scored again, but was
ruled nnsidc AZ this stage Porter
moved up forward and several times
shot outside the posts. Dixon shortl"
after scored again FOR Richmond from
"A melee in front OF goal The l.ocos
tried desperately hard in tn" last few
minutes but the Richmond defense held
out, and the whistle blew with the
score TO /. in favor OF Richmond
For the winners, Day in goal was
very safe his splendid kicking being
very conspicuous. Guild was the best
Of "A safe pair OF h;bks. All three half
backs played a sound game, Il being
hard To mention either rs star ahoT"
the other Two The forwards played
we'll together. Tho runs by both out
side mon wcr" oftcntincs pretty to
watch. payuc's brilliant runs were
frequently applaudcd and his ccnicrs
particularly dangerous.
For the Locos. Fowler could not be
blamed for either Of the goals that
were against him. T.oanes at hack WAS
probably tho safer Of the two. his
Kicking though not spectacular was
sure Young was brilliant at times.
The half backs were good Porter
probably had a shade on the other two.
hut all played their position we'll.
Z Draper was the pick OF the forwards.
= his head work being very effective and
his dash and pep. always in evidence.
McFarlanc was good.
4 The lineup OF the teams was as fol-
lows:
richmond Position. Am Loco.
Day. . goalkcepcr ..... Fowler
Williams -. right back .... .Loancs
Guild left back ....... Young
Moore right half back Croft
Lavender center half back .Lairemorc
Lord left half back 49,. Porte"
PAYNE outside right forward -
Dixon. Inside riG.t forward Mayer
Summers center forward Draper
C;rundv inside left forward .Dickey
walker outside left forward 49,.
McFarlane
.Played only ten men.
Referee. Il. IT. Scrutton.