Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-21
FINE SOCCER CONTESTS
ATTRACT MUCH INTEREST
COnfederates Defeat CheSapeakes,
While Old DominiOns Win
From AlbcmarlcS.
scHooLBoY PLAYERS STAR
Vaughan and Darlington, OF John
Marshall High School, Perform
Brilliantiy-F,ach Game Attracts
Large and Enthusiastic Crowd.


G HhlesmaI.a, III. j 3
Games in the soccer league yes;er-
day again entertained large and in
tercsted crowds of spectators which
watched the CUnfedcratcs defeat the
Chesapeakes at Byrd Park by 4-to-l
score. and the old Domnions win from
the Albemarles at Clarke Springs.
to o, in a fast and hard fought battle.
While the contest staged At Byrd
Park was full Of exciting and spcctacu-
lar plays. that at Clarke Springs was
the co sest. and is regarded by those
who have been following the game
closely here as the best that has been
staged.
When this game started, strong
wind was blowing from the south end
OF the field. and Day. winning the
toss from Summers, at once decided
TO defend the south goal. II proved
"A decided advantage, as the Old DO
minions at once attacked strongly. AL
len kicked or for the Albemarles. and
the Old Dominions' half backs got busy
and set their forwards in motion. Reyes
being called on To save in the first
TWO minutes. He cleared, however, and
the Albemarlc forwards wen, down the
field and looked dangerous. but crigh-
ton. playing back. brought them UP
and sent the ball well down the field.
The old Dominions' forwards then
began to show some com biHations. and
gave the Albemarle defense hot time.
summers being very conspicuous III
some grand work. But comb ina ion
was bound 20 tell. and. at times that
Of the Old Dominion forwards was be
wildcring and had the Albcyrarl" de-
Tense ~ sea The Alhcmarle forwards
seldom broke away, and when they did.
Draper and Company, at half ha X.
stopped them and transferred the bali
TO the Old Dominion forwards Steele.
MaCkin, Guild Ryder and Rucker were
"aying the game of their lives. and
the way they controlled the ball with
both head and feet was wonderful and
revelation To spectators.
From pass by Mdckin. steele sent
in no; Shot. which kcycs did well
10 stop. and hc vas again tested by
Guild in the next minute. ,hic Being
Il tnrillinT save. lie got the ball away.
and Dixon and allen took II lo"n the
hcid. J Guild stopping them WIN
some good work Lord got the ball
ana transferred IL 10 Rucker. who sent
in beautiful center. which y "
Moore cleared with his head. Adams
then got The ball from scrimlnagc
and set RYDER In motion, who gave the
bali TO his side partner, X. Guild. This
pia, ar in turn, passed TO steele, who
scored with Il lightning shot. which
gave Reyes no chanc. to stop.
ON the rcstart. III. Albcrna rlcS
seemed TO rno ,hcm.ciycs, and had :,
short spell a, attacking. but Guild and
Creighton were very safe at back. \
IRE" Kick was given 10 the .Albcmarlcs
for foul throw by Creighton. and
summers took The Kick He placed
the ball right into the old Dominl on
goal. but Day punched il out jus; as
alien dashed into HIM
During "a further spell OF attacking
by the Old pomnions, steele sent in a
lightning shot which Reyes threw
himself ~ fun length to stop ana
brought on another hrillian, slv.
ialf-timc soon came with the ola Do
minions leading by the only goal
scored
MacfIn started the second half for
IN" 'ld Dominions. and sent IN" bali
out TO Ryder. who immcdiatcly sent
II back into tho center. prapcr Md
shot al goal. but skied il hiph over
The bar. From Ia, goal kick Willis
anG Cristic combined and worked the
nal! down TO the old Dominions' goal
mouth hni were driven back by the
sterling defense Draper. at center
half. was playing grand game AMI
holding the team together in lin. share.
oui Tie Abcmarle forwards at las,
got SoinE. ana showed some of III.
form OF which they are capable. They
pressed for a consiG,.rab bio period and
on ono occasion the Old Dominions'
goal was lacky TO escape. as Dny
badly miskickcd Put tho ball rolled
OUT FOR corner, and no damage re-
suited.
Wills took the corner kick and
placed II accurately. Dixon met the
bail and drove il in. bu; Day got to
II and saved. Cameron then made an
attempt to score. but Lord blocked
me way and booted down the field.
Ryder received the bali and ran IL
down the field and ccntcred grandly.
but Walls, who had dropped back,
cleared. Some midficld play then en-
sued and Adams finally put Ryder in
motion again Ryder took the ball
nearly to the goal line. and there he
was halted by II. w. Moore, who was
now playing Il sterling game for his
side
+. Moore thar ran down the touch
line and attempted to center, but the
wind took the ball and turned it into
goal. but Day listed out. Just at this,
point IT looked as If the AlbcmarleS
must score. as they literally bomba rd d
the Old DOminon's goal. shots ia lin
e ing in from all angles: hut Day was
very cool and saved his goal time af-
ter time. his best work coming from
fast low shot by Allen which look ed
certain to score. But the keeper again
sent the Albemarles away empty. and
Draper relieved the tension with n
pretty dribblc. He sent the ball to
Rucker, who made a brilliant run and
conferred. but it was not taken advan-
taEe of, and Summers cleared.
The Albcmarles pressed from then
until the end, but could not score.
and the game ended with a win for the
old Dominions by l to 0.
For the winners it would be diff
cult to single out any one man for
special recognition. as every man play
ed eXcellently. Their defense was very
sound. Guild, Creighton and Day work
ed together we'll, and seemed to have
perfect understanding with one an
other. Draper at center half back, is
tower of strength to his team, and
he seems to inspire confidence in the
other players. OF the forwards, Ryder
deserves special mention for his bril-
liant centers, which probably con.
stituted one OF the features of the
game The forward line, ms whole,
was very good, and the combination
splendid, which was the main point In
winning the game.
For the Albemarles. Reyes. in goal
was grand. His work especially during
the first half stamps him as first
class goalkeeper. Summers was the