Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
b0CCER PLAYERS WIN
HIGH SEASON HONORs
James l.. Findlay Names Men Whose
Work Warrants Them Being
Placed on All-Star Eleven.
'cHooLBoYs WIN POSITIONS
sport Has Become Popular Here in
Short Time, and Interest of Boys
Indicates Great Enthusiasm Will
he Shown Next Year.
NJ JAMES l.. EINp1.>,.


game az 81 major sport and under the
chcdule OF thoroughly organized
caguc, came to an end
In many respects soccer was placed
ipon firm foundation IN this city
IS result Of the games played. and
mere probably has never been as great
Deal interest shown in a new sport
u that manifested in the English
game. The season was success in
very way. Not only were tho four
cams In the league formed upon short
notice, but they were around nu-
.leus OF veteran players and filled out
with schoolboys. who. IL turn. Will
orin the nucleus for additional teams
next year. That Is evidence of the
popularity OF the game. ana j. gives
evidence OF the development that may
be expected next scaaon.
Given the benefit OF expert leadership
he schooiboys have shown rapid prog
rcss In Learning the timer points Of the
sport. They have been talking l., ana
fnore and more boys attended the
contests a. the season progressed. Al
the close OF the schedule each OF the
rleNcns had number .: substitute
players. and Il Is believed that Two
eagues of four clubs will bc formed
or the next season. Eacn OF the con
eftsgvas attended. this wear. by
crowd %. enthusiasts. all OF
a displayed interest III tn. game
the pla: OF the various men.
j Ihe selection OF an all-Star team
from tie various players is rendered
pnore than ordinarl! difficult Us re-
CARDS the soccer league because of
the fact that the game was new here
and that Il number 81 thu pla y-rs were
taking part III their initial contests
AT tho formation Of the team. in IN.
isicnmond Association Football League.
the experienced players were divided
between the several clubs in order
IN Z.t
insure the newer players receiving
thorough instruction in the sport.
Youngsters Show Proficiency.
However, the proficiency shown by
the youngsters and the rapidity with
which they learned the finer points OF
the game won for several Of them
recognition sufficient 10 warrant them
being placed upon the mythical repre-
sentative eleven. AS the prime oh
1sct or the league organizers was 10
populurize soccer in Richmond and this
section OF the country, this fact de-
serves special note. In selecting the
all-star team l have endcavor-d to
place the men where their playing
seems TO make them strongest; both
in offensive and defensive work.
My first selection is that Of goalkeep-
or. For this important position ! have
selected w. III. Day. of tho Old DO
kninion tbetter known as Jack DAy).
5Spf the four Roalkeepcrs. he has no
| equal in Judging ball coming to-
wards him. y goalkccper must think
quickly. either in use Of his hands Che
being the only man on the team al
lowed to usc thcm) or his feet TO clear
/ his goal in time of danger. lie also Is,
3by far, the strongest kicker. and is able
| to drive the bal! Il good distance away
from his goal.
For right back. have selected Il.
Summers, OF the Albemarlcs. He also is
made captain OF tho team. Summers IL
n sure kicker and tacitler, being able
70 kick with either foot. Ills speed
and knowledge OF the game as we'll as
| .he handling Of his men. makes him
the most valuable man for the posi-
tons.
For left back, ! have selected L. /.
Thornton of the Colfedcrates. lie is
n hard worker a good tackier, and Is
fuuick to get the bail away. lie also Is
! n strong kicker and his speed enables
him 10 break up many dangerous
play.
My selection for right hair back is
4 Fl. Abbott of the Chesapeakes.
man with a powerful tackle. Abbott
always has his eye on the ball. knows
how to play his position. and is OF
ureat service to his forwards in being
chile to place the bali to the best ad-
vantage ahead of him
Draper Fine on Defense.
For the most important position IN
tho defensive OF a team, that OF cen
ter half back, have selected y. W.
Draper, of the Old Dominions I've -
In the game all the time. knows no"
is hack M his RICH, and left partners
.,,,,an and where 10 place the ball al
the proper time, which is the most
;mnortant duty of half back. On TINS
seasons performers he is by iar INC
best man for the position.
The last position in the defensive,
tnat Of left half back. have awarded
10 ]. Grundy. of the Contedera'es'
while he has been playing in the Tor
,,.ard line. | have chosen him for this
nosition because he is a player OIL WAC
nyncrience, and, knowing the gamo
from all angles. is tower or strength
IN the defense. lie is sure tackler
and has n thorough knowledge Oh now
- r. MAC. the ball To his forwards. lie
- q, ~. right placc at the right time.
and the.e qualities make him easily my
first choice.
and speed, and the success OF player
in the forward line does not CONSIST
In his individual playing. but in his
ahility to form one of a combination.
! have cndeavored to FIJI the positions
with men who will bring out the art
of such combination.
The first position is that OF center
3forward, which requires player who
tcan place the ball to the best advant-
LACE to carry the attack towards tho
{onnonents' goal For that position I
Lhave chosen A. T. c. Allan. OF the AL
Sbemarles, who is one of the few men
who does not hang to the ball too
long. but rather passes 1T on to the
waiting players on either wing. lie
knows how to play his position and
gives his fellowplayers every oppor-
tunity to bring about the greatest sue
cess.
For tho right wing outside position.
/ have chosen F. Payne, of the Ches-
apeakes, man of wonderful speed.
with dangerous shot. and one able
TO shoot from any angle. Onco he
gets started he Is very hard man to
stop. as he combines tricks with his
speed. Payne Is an experienced play
or, and Is always TO be found in his