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SPALDING'S Official Association “SOCCER” Foot Ball Guide

Edited by THOMAS W. CAHILL

19 12

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PAGE Olympic Soccer Foot Ball Competition...... 6 Federation Internationalede Foot Ball Association...... 15, 21 The A. A. F. A. and the F. I. F. A ...... 27 The Advantages of International Recognition...... 33 A Soccer Endorsement...... ST American Amateur Foot Ball Association...... 39 American Amateur Foot Ball Association Cup Competition ...... 43 Brooklyn (N .Y.) Celtic Foot Ball Club...... 45 New York and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League...... 49 New York Footballers’ Protective Association...... 75 Hibernian Association Foot Ball Club, Jersey City, N. J ...... 77 Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League...... 79 National Association Foot Ball League of New Jersey...... 93 S t George’s Soccer Foot Ball League, Newark, N . J ...... 97 The Field Club Soccer League of New York and New Jersey...... 103 National Foot Ball Referees* Association...... 113 Soccer in the Public Schools of Newark, N. J ...... 115 Buffalo and District Association Foot Ball League...... 119 Soccer in Niagara Falls, N . Y ...... 125 Association Foot Ball in Philadelphia...... 131, 134 Soccer Foot Ball in Western Pennsylvania, 1911-1912 ...... 143 Soccer in Connecticut...... 151 Tribute to H. W. Rowland, of Baltimore, Md ...... 155 The Season in Baltimore...... 157 Soccer Foot Ball in Cleveland District...... 169 Soccer Foot Ball in Chicago...... 183 Michigan State Soccer Foot Ball League...... 193 Foot Ball in St. Louis...... 201 Soccer Foot Ball in the Central South ...... 215 Soccer Foot Ball in Colorado...... 217 Soccer Foot Ball in U tah ...... 225 Soccer Foot Ball in C a lifo rn ia ...... 237 Soccer Foot Ball on the Pacific Coast...... 250 Soccer Foot Ball in the Philippine Islands ...... 260 Observations and H in ts ...... 262 Principal Conference Fixtures, Season 1912*1913 of the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., of England...... 265 Diagram of Field of Play...... 270 Laws of the Game...... 271 Definition of Terms...... 276 SIR THOMAS R. DEWAR, Kt. Ijondon. England The munificent donor of a cup to promote amateur Soccer foot ball in the United States Sr*AU)lK

Olympic Soccer Foot Ball Competition At the Olympic Games held at , Sweden. June 29 to July 6, 1912.

B y T h o m a s W . C a h i l l .

England, 4; Denmark, 2.

WINNERS OF CONSOLATION TOURNAMENT. Played at Rosunda, Stockholm, Sweden. Hungary, 3; Austria, 0.

PREVIOUS OLYMPIAN CHAMPIONS. A t Universal Exposition, S t Louis, Mo., U. S. A.. 1904. Galt F.B.C. of Galt, Canada, 4; St. Rose's of St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A., o. At London, England, 1908. England, 2 ; Denmark, o. Amateur Association foot ball, better known in this country by the name of Soccer, by its inclusion in the Fifth Olympian games held at Stockholm, Sweden, June 29 to July 6, 1912, was given its greatest opportunity to demonstrate to the athletically inclined world at large what a grand and clever sport it is. Never, since the inception of this great game, were the conditions more favorable and the opportunity greater to interest the nations of the world in its present and future possibilities than at Stock­ holm. The competition was under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee and the Federation Internationale de Foot Ball Association. Twelve nations entered teams for competition for the Olympic honors, namely: Germany, England, Finland, Austria, Holland, Norway, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Russia and France, all of which, with the exception of France, took part in the games. France withdrew after the drawings. The competition was conducted on the English cup tie system, that is, elimination by rounds. In the final results, Great Bri­ tain won first honors, Denmark second, and Holland third. A ll the matches were witnessed by large crowds, and on several occasions the Crown Prince, at the opening of the games, ad­ dressed and congratulated the contestants, while at the final C. L. KORNERUP. President Swedish Olympic Foot Bail Committee at Olympic Games: First Vice- President F. I. F. A. and Acting President F. I. F. A. Congress, at Stockholm. Sweden. Jane 30. July 1. 1912. srAi.nm o’s ATTii.i'Tir l i b r a r y . 7 between England and Denmark every seat in the Stadium was occupied, and the occasion was graced by the presence of the King of Sweden, the Crown Prince, and several members of the royal family, who took the liveliest interest in the game through­ out. During the intermission between the two halves the Crown Prince went on the field and shook hands with the members of the opposing teams, to the infinite delight of the spectators. One of the most noticeable features connected with the foot ball competition at Stockholm was the wonderful improvement shown by the Continental nations. In foot ball, as in every other branch of sport which they have taken up, the Continental na­ tions are proving apt pupils, and it behooves England, who won the Olympic honors both at London, in 1908, and at Stock­ holm, this year, to realize that she will need all her forces to beat them presently, as there is no questioning the fact that Denmark, who met England in the final, playing but ten men owing to an injury to one of their half-backs, kept the British forwards at bay for the whole of the second half, and nothing but the clever defensive tactics adopted by the Englishmen in this last period of the game, prevented the Danes from at least making a tie of the game, as they played the Englishmen to a standstill during the last half. In connection with the wonderful improvement of the Con­ tinental elevens, it must be noted that in England’s line-up were included about ten players who arc accustomed to English league class of foot ball, and their victory was not surprising. One of their players, Harold Walden, who plays for Bradford City in the First Division of the English Foot Ball League (mixed pro­ fessional and amateur teams), took part in all of England’s games at Stockholm and scored ten out of the fifteen goals credited to England. This was a great feat of the player in question, but it is very doubtful whether it was quite within the spirit of the Olympic ideal of true sportsmanship to play either Walden or other players who are week in, week out assisting England’s leading professional teams to win their matches. The drawings and results of the first round which took place on Saturday, June 29, were as follows: Finland, 3; Italy, 2. Holland, 4; Sweden, 3. Austria, 5: Germany, I. Norway, W'.O.; France, Scratched. Byes: England, Denmark, Hungary and Russia. The drawings and results of the second round were as fol­ lows: England, 7; Hungary, o. Finland, 2 ; Russia, I. Denmark, 7; Norway, o. Holland, 3; Austria, I. BA RO N d e L A V E LE Y E . Second Vice-Preekient F. L F. A, and Belgium Representative at F .IF .A . Congress. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 9

The drawings and results of the semi-finals were as follows: England, 4; Finland, 0. Denmark, 4; Holland, 1.

FINAL BOUND. England, 4; Denmark. 2. The final between England and Denmark which took place on the evening of July 4, in the Stadium, before an assemblage of over 20,000 persons, resulted in a victory for England by a score of four goals to two. The King of Sweden and the Crown i’rince and several other members of the royal family graced the occasion. A t the finish of the great contest the King presented the winning team with the Olympic trophies and congratulated them on their victory. THE CAME. On a playing field which'was in perfect condition and with the intense heat of the day moderated by a cool evening breeze, Referee Groothoff, of Holland, at 7:12 P.M.. blew his whistle, and the greatest amateur soccer contest of the world, and for Olympic honors was on. As the kick-off took place a mighty cheer arose from the vast multitude, and it was clearly evident that the Danes had the sympathy of the spectators, as their play­ ing in the preliminary rounds had been clever and spectacular, and they had made many friends. Denmark was the first to attack and soon forced two fruit­ less corners. Gradually England asserted its superiority and only the great display of Nils Middleboe at full-back prevented them from scoring. Keeping up the pressure by fine combination play the English forwards bombarded their opponents' goal and at length Walden opened the scoring with a fine shot—the ball being accurately centered by Sharpe, who was playing a fine game at outside left for England. From the center kick the ball was again taken into the Den­ mark territory, but the defense held out in fine style and a dash away by the Danes' right wing relieved the pressure and the English goal-keeper had to concede a corner in order to save his goal. Woodward and Berry transferred play by pretty passing and Hansen in trying to clear put the ball across his own goal. W al­ den was wrell up and pouncing on the ball banged it into the net giving the goal-keeper no chance whatever. Retaliating, Olsen got away and sent in a swift left footed shot which beat Brebner, that player only being able to touch the ball with his fingers as it passed into the net; nettled by this re­ verse England went off with a dash, the whole of their for- C. A. W. II1KSCIIM AN, Amsterdam, Holland. Honorary SecrelatiTreftsarcr, Fiilerttlon Internationale do Foot Ball Association. Kerkboff, Pboto. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBUABY. 11 wards combining splendidly. A corner followed and almost im­ mediately after Buchwald, the Danish half-back was seen roll­ ing on the field in agony. It was obvious that the accident was serious and he left the ground with an injured arm and took no further part in the game. Middleboe then came up into the half-back line and for a time strengthened the Danish attack, for the English goal was soon in danger. Burn cleared, however, and the ball went up the field again. Middleboe kicked it to his goal-keeper who in picking up stumbled but he just managed to evade Sharpe’s rush At last the Danish defense was outmanoeuvred. Berry centered at top speed and Hoare sent the ball in beautifully. From then till the end of the first half England had matters all their own way. Berry was right at the top of his form and went clean through on his own dribbling, passing the defense and beating the goal-keeper easily. Berry was off again in a moment but shot over the bar. twice after some wonderful combination play. H alf time arrived and England led by a score of 4 goals to I. Denmark resumed with the composition of their team altered and the men changed positions frequently during the playing of the second period. Denmark attacked and Brebncr ran out and sent the ball up the field where the English right wing distinguished itself. The Danish goal-keeper was tested and was equal to the situation. Time and again the English forwards swept down on him. but every shot was cleverly cleared. Twice he saved from W ood­ ward on stinging angular drives. Then first Berry sent over, and afterward Sharpe. Suddenly a different complexion came over the game. The Danes pierced the defense and got within shoot­ ing distance. Olsen kicked hard and the ball bounded off an opponent past Brebner, a surprising but well-deserved goal as the spectators showed by their enthusiastic applause. Four goals to two and Denmark, with their blood up, began to play rather more vigorously and forced the Englishmen into their own territory, keeping them on the defensive for the greater part of the last period. W ith only eight minutes to go, the Eng­ lish forwards made a strenuous effort to add to their score, when Berry passed to Woodward, who sent in a great shot, but Hansen was equal to it. Three more times he got to the ball when a goal seemed certain, but his great clearing killed what chances the Englishmen had of scoring, and the rally was ended, when a drive from Hoare hit the left post and the ball bounded out of play. From this time on until the whistle sounded for the finish of the contest the play was all in England’s territory, but as clever as the Danes were, they could not add to their PROFESSOR ROBERT HEFNER German Delegate to the Federation Internationale de Foot Ball Araodation. held atrStockholm. Sweden. June 30th, 1912, and one of its most brilliant and enthusiastic members. "— SPALDING'S ATm.ETir LIllHARt. 13 score anil the game finally ended in a victory for England liy a score of 4 goals to z. Notwithstanding Denmark's handicap in the loss of fiuchwald in the first half, she showed no weak spot; they were just outmanoeuvred, while the playing of Mid­ dleboe, Olsen and S. Hansen would do credit to any team in the world. Walden's playing for England was exceptionally brilliant, while the balance of the team played in that form which has made English soccerites famous the world throughout. The following players constituted the two elevens.

ENGLAND. R. G. Brebner (Northern Nomads), goal. T. C. Burn (London Caledonians), right back. A. E. Knight (Portsmouth), left back. D. McWhirter (Bromley), right half-back. H. C. Littlewort (Glossop), center half-back. J. Dines (Ilfo rd ), left half-back. A. Berrv (Oxford Citv), outside right. V. J. Woodward (Chelsea), inside right (captain). H. A. Walden (Bradford City), center forward. G. Hoare (Glossop), inside left. I. V. G. Sharpe (Derby County), outside left.

DENMARK. , goal. Niels Middleboe, right back (captain). Horald Hansen, left back. T. Buchwald, right half-back. Jorgensen, center half-back. P. Berth, left half-back. Oscar Nielsen, outside right. A. Thugveson, inside right. A. Olsen, center forward. Sophus Nielsen, inside left. W. Wolfhagen, outside left Referee: Mr. Groothoff of Holland. From left to right—Mr. G. Wagstaffe-Simmons, Ireland's Representative at the F. 1. F. A. Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, June 30, July 1, 1912; Mr. Chas. J. Hughes, J. P. Wales’ Representative at the F. I. F. A. Congress. Stockholm, Sweden. June 30. July 1. 1912; Mrs. F. J. Wall; Mr. F. J. Wall. F. C. J. S., England’s Representative a t the F . I. F. A. Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, June 30. Ju ly 1.1912. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. in

Federation Internationale de Foot Ball Association Instituted at Paris, May 21, 1904. CO M M IT T EE, 1912-1913. President, DAN. B. W O O LF A LL , Blackburn, Holmbush, Crosshill Road. First Vice-President, C. L. K O R N E R U P , Stockholm, Kungsholmsgatan. Second Vice-President, BARON DE LAVELEYE, Jette St. Pierre (Belgium). Secretary-T reasurer, C. A. W. H IR SC H M A N , Amsterdam, jg P. C. Hooftstraat.

AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS. ARGENTINE. Argentine Football Association. F. A. Williams, Buenos-Ayres, Florida 32 (dep. 48). AUSTRIA. Oesterreichischer Fussbail Verband. Hugo MeisI, Vienna, 22 Franzensbriickenstrasse.. BELGIUM. Union Beige des Societes de Football Association. A. Verdijck, Brussels. 71 Rue de l’Etuve. DENMARK. Dansk Boldspil Union. L. Sylow, , 4 Reventlowsgade. ENGLAND. . F. J. Wall, London, 42 Russell Square. FINLAND. Finska Bollforbundet. Gosta Lofgren, Helsingfors, 17 Kris- tiansgatan. New York City. American Amateur Foot Ball Association Representative to the F. J. F. A. Congress, at Stockholm, Sweden, Jane 30, July 1,1912. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 17

FRANCE. Comiti Fran<;ais Interfederal. Ch. Simon, Paris V II, 5 Placc St, Thomas d Aquin. (]{•*\NY Dcutschcr Fusshall Bund. W . Sanss, Dortmund, 50 Alarkischc S,rassc' H U N G A RY . Magyar Labdarugok Szovetsegc. H. Steiner, Budapest, 9 Aka- demia utcza. IR E L A N D . Irish Football Association. J. Ferguson, Belfast, 18 Wellington Placc. IT A LY. Fcderazione Italiana Giuoco del Calcio. V ittorio Pozzo, Turin, 83 Corso Principe Oddone. LUXEMBURG. Federation dcs Societes Luxembourgcoises de Sports Athletiqucs. N. Schaul, Luxemburg. NETHERLANDS. Nederlandsche Voetbal-Bond. J. Hijlkema, the Hague, 29 van Boetzelaerlaan. N O R W A Y . Xorges Fotbollforbund. C. F. B. Schoyen, Kristiana, S Elisen- bergveicn. RU SSIA. Wserossysky Futbollnyi Soiuz. G. Dupcrron, St. Petersburg, Alexandroffsky Prospect 21. SCOTLAND Scottish Football Association. J. K. McDowall, Glasgow, 6 Carlton Place. SOUTH A FRICA . South African Football Association. J. H. Weaver, Capetown, Box 799- SW ED EN . Svenska Fotboll Forbundet. Ant. Johanson, Stockholm, 39 Skcpparegatan. SWITZERLAND. Schweizerischcr Football Association. Association Suisse de Football. P. Buser, Basel, 12 Munsterplatz. WALES. Football Association of Wales. T. Robbins, Wrexham, High Street. 1. A. Johanaaon, Sweden;; 2 . Dahlmati. Sweden; 3. HJftrne, Sweden; 4. Cb. S im o n . France: 5. C. W nirschman Sec.c.-Trraa.; T 0, Ueut. Rlllamler, Sweden; 7, Vittorio Tosso, Italy; 8, Profeaaor IfaPner 0**rmanT' 9 P j !li»hp

The Associations arc reminded of the following articles, reso­ lutions of Congresses or Laws oi tbc Game: Without the consent of the Federation foot ball shall not be entertained between its Members and Associations, Clubs or persons, which are not members of an Association recognized by the Federation. Associations and Clubs in membership with the Federation must not permit Clubs or Teams, not recognized by the Federation to play on their ground, Each National Association must inform the other National Association concerned when consent has been given for matches applied for. Each Association shall forward to the Secretary-treasurer and the other affiliated Associations their official organ, handbook and important communications. (Vienna 7-8, June, 1908.) The officers of the Federation and of its members (countries) shall send and receive correspondence from the territory of another Association relating to disputes only by the official au­ thorities of such an Association. (Dresden, 4-5, June, 1911.) In International Matches the Referee be selected from a neu­ tral Country. (Vienna, 7-8, June, 1908.) The Congress expressed the view that in all matches between clubs of different nationalities, teams should be composed ex­ clusively of players, who are bonafide members of such clubs. (Stockholm, 30 June, 1 July. 1912-) Competitions opened to different nations can only be played between clubs. Associations or Nations. Scratch teams can only compete with clubs or teams representing Associations or Nations with the special consent of all the competing teams, the Asso­ ciations concerned and the F.I.F.A. Each affiliated Association must have in its code a rule for­ bidding and punishing breaches of this regulation. (Stockholm, 30 June, I July, 1912.) In International Matches, the dimensions of the field of play shall be—maximum length 120 yards; minimum length 110 yards; maximum breadth 80 yards; minimum breadth 70 yards; and at the commencement of the game the weight of the ball ‘hall be from 13 to 15 ounces. (Law 1.) NEXT CONGRESS W ill take place at Copenhagen, June, 1913. C. A. W . H IR SC H M A N , Hon. Secretary-Treasurer, F.I.F.A. Amsterdam, 2nd September, 1912. 1. H. C. I.lttlewort (Glossop); 2, R. G. Brebner (Northern Nomads); 3, A. Berry (Oxford City); 4, IT. A. Walden (Bradford C ity). ft. Vivian J. Wocdwnrd. Capt. (Chelsea): 6. Gordon Hoar* (Glossop); 7. I. O. Sharp? (Darby County); 8, A. K. Knight

The Federation Internationale de Foot Ball Association By G. R. M anning, M.D., President American Amateur Foot Ball Association, New York City. The phenomenal growth of Association foot ball, its unprece­ dented spread and tremendous development throughout the entire world during the last decade led to the birth of the Fed­ eration Internationale de Foot Ball Association—briefly named F. I.—an organization, which to-day is in supreme control of all affairs of this sport. However, the enthusiasts, who after the idea had been nurtured and fathered until it became real life in igo4, gathered around the cradle at Paris, little dreamed of such control which their infant was destined to exercise so soon after its creation. Their primary purpose was the establish­ ment of a championship of Europe with a view of furthering the development later on so as to eventually institute a com­ petition for the highest honor, the championship of the world. But no sooner were these ideas conceived and even a formal attempt at realization made than, as a result of the rapid spread­ ing of the game, new and constantly changing conditions drew the attention of the organizers forcibly to facts, which, owing to their growing importance, soon overshadowed the old object of the Federation. Foremost among these was the great increase in the number of international matches, either between so-called representative teams or between clubs of different nationalities. There was no definite control over the makeup of such teams nor over their management when, upon invitation of a foreign country, such teams would visit there, it being the avowed purpose of such visit to promote the game by giving an exhibition of great skill and art in combination as well as in individual play. Unscrupulous managers would, for the sake of financial gain or the pleasure of traveling, misrepresent the strength of their clubs or enter scratch-teams which did not in any way come up to the expectation of the opposing club or the implicit promises of the managers. Furthermore, frontier clubs of different nationalities played off so-called international matches for the championship of the country they of themselves undertook to represent; and it also happened that individual players would be found representing different countries at dif­ ferent times on representative teams. DENMARK’S SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Olympic Games. Stockholm. Sweden. 1912. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 23

Finally, the formation of greater national associations through affiliation and amalgamation of different smaller bodies through­ out the European countries, which sought to gain the moral sup­ port of the Federation to serve their own selfish aims and pur­ poses, forced the latter to either assume entire control over international relations by proclaiming and enforcing certain prin­ ciples, or to disband. It required the unswerving and untiring efforts of broad and fair-minded men to gradually gain the con­ fidence and co-operation of the affiliated association for gen­ eral recognition of the one great basic principle on which the Federation is now safely founded, namely, that only one asso­ ciation in each country can be a member of the Federation, such association having proved to the satisfaction of the F. I. to be a national body and in supreme control of Association foot ball in that respective country. The one exception allowed (Great Britain joining with England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales as individual members) was in all probability due to the, at that period, justly predominating influence of the mother country of Association foot ball. This fundamental principle would have failed of establishment and universal recognition had it not been for a previous definite agreement on the interpretation of the word "country.” The latter was defined as a politically united, circumscribed and geographically localized, autonomous land. To overcome the objections of some countries which, although in conformity with the strict sense of the above accepted defi­ nition, were in reality a conglomeration of different nationalities, five votes were granted each national association. Such affiliated association was entitled to send to the annual congress five dele- gates_ who were qualified to discuss and consider all questions submitted and privileged to cast their vote separately, if they so desired. This arrangement— a necessary device to satisfy coun­ tries composed of a complex national population—gave to national associations, affiliated with the supreme national body of a country which was a recognized member of the Federation, an opportunity to be directly represented at the congressional meet­ ing and voice their own opinions. In the further development of the Federation, a question of increasing importance threatened to give serious trouble. From the very beginning, suggestions had been made to support and promote Association foot ball only as much as it was played by amateurs; but not until a number of amateur clubs withdrew from the Foot Ball Association, Limited, and, after organizing the Amateur Foot Ball Association of England, applied for membership with the Federation at the Congress in Vienna, 1908, were they voiced in so insistent and imperative a manner HOIXAND'S SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. TUIrd prise in Koot Ball. Olympic Game#, Stockholm. Sweden, 1912. S t‘AM UNG'3 ATHLETIC LIUBAftY. 25 as to seriously menace the quiet and conscientious work of the Federation. The turning down of the application, the heated arguments pro and contra, and the subsequent formation of the International Amateur Foot Hall Association are matters of record now. The first severe test that the fundamental principle underwent showed that the majority of countries upheld the maxim on which in future international relations were to be based, the main object being, by admitting only one organization for each country as controlling factor, to facilitate discussion and work, to impartially adjust pending problems and to further harmony, all of which could not be properly accomplished while two or more national bodies were struggling for supremacy in their own country. The non-acceptance of the English amateur body as a mem­ ber brought the professional question, though not of paramount importance as yet to the continental European countries, well to the front. It will prove to be a most serious problem for the future and should be taken care of and provided for as early and broadmindedly as possible by farsighted national associa­ tions. Although until now— with the exception of the United States, whose application with the International Federation for membership has not been acted upon yet owing to claims for prior recognition by two rivalling association—Great Britain alone of all countries has been dealing with professionalism and semi-professionalism, we must clearly recognize that this con­ dition has come to stay with us for a certainty and, if anything, will correspondingly increase with the further development of the game and wealth of the countries. In pure amateurism we are exponents of ideals which are essential to the welfare of nations, sowing the seed of fair sportsmanship and educating the younger generations, by means of the game, to deal with their personal, as well as national affairs, in the same fair and gentlemanlike spirit; in profession­ alism we endeavor to show our ability to play the game in a technically most perfect manner. Both sides are deserving of hearty support and earnest consideration by the International Federation. FIN NISH SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Olympic Games, Stockholm. Sweden, 1912. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27

The A. A. F. A. and the F. I. F. A. B y E. L. Mocklek, New York City. The suggestion of the organization of a national body for the government of soccer foot ball, made in the Spalding Official Guide a year ago, seems to have started considerable turmoil, which came to its climax at the recent congress of the F.I.F.A. at Stockholm, Sweden, during the Olympic Games. An earnest effort was then made to secure the admission of the A.A.F.A., a national governing body formed in response to that suggestion, to the international body on an equal footing with the other nations of the world, but success was temporarily, at least, de­ ferred by the efforts of the Foot Ball Association, Limited, of England. The matter was referred to the Emergency Committee of the F.I.F.A., and there it still lies. Summing up the whole situation, from the organization of the American Amateur Foot Ball Association, destined to be merely a^ delegate body composed of representatives rrom all over the United States, each delegate having equal power and voice in selecting a governing board for the sport, every possible obstacle has been throu'n in the way. England, which is the birthplace of the game, and which, it would naturally be assumed, would be anxious to see it extended, and its rules made uniform the world over, through some apparent misunderstanding of tne whole situation, has from the start been most unsympathetic toward the efforts to secure the proper organization of the sport in this country. England, it appears, was usinp an application of the A.F.A., a body which in the nature of things should have been actively aiding, instead of opposing, the movement to get the govern­ ment of the sport on a fair basis in this country, as an argument against the aspirations of the A.A.F.A. Fortunately for all concerned, since that time conditions have taken a turn for the better in this country, and the A.F.A. is showing a disposition to look into the matter of the government of the game here on a more sympathetic basis. There is, in fact, a chance that that organization will discontinue its opposition and will work w-ith the national body and take its place in line with the general effort to advance the game, instead of undertaking to keep it restricted to the narrow basis it has occupied for so long. If the need for a national government w'as great a year ago, it is ten times greater now. The recognition of soccer by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association is bound to give the game AUSTRIAN SOCCER FOOT BAIX TEAM. Olympic Games, Stockholm. Sweden, 1012. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 an immense impetus throughout the schools and colleges of the country. Schoolboys are apt to look with admiring eyes upon the sports prevalent in the big institutions. As nearly every youngster is ambitious to shine, when he grows older, as a member of a college team in some recognized sport, so the sports of all tl’e schools closely follow the list recognized by the big colleges, and now that soccer has taken its place with college foot ball and base ball, its pooularity in the preparatory schools will show an immense increase. O f course only a small per­ centage of these boys will ever go to college, but no matter what use they may make of the general knowledge acquired in their school days, the great majority will st rk to their school games, which means that within five years there will be thousands of soccer players where there are hundreds now. These boys are all active, healthy-minded young Americans, with a high sense of patriotism, and for a national body to gain the membership and regard wh:ch it requires to justify its own existence, that body must be distinctively American. It cannot figure as a minor adjunct to any foreign body, English, German, French, or any­ thing else. W ith the prospective solidification of all the foot ball interests in the United States, the recognition of this country by the F.I.F.A., it is assumed would immediately follow a renewal of the application, but there arc are a good many reasons why the foot ball authorities in this country should now go slow in this matter. There is nothing that the United States has to gain through membership in the F.I.F.A., unless that body is really the supreme government in soccer foot ball. This appears to be only ostensibly the case. There is an international board, composed of delegates from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, which is the supreme body in the matter of rule making, and the F.I.F.A. is subordinate to this board in all matters con­ nected with the playing rules. A certain element has made efforts to change this condition by having the F.I.F.A. assume the functions of the international board and permit that body to pass out of existence. This effort has been earnestly op­ posed by England and it has always been able to muster suffi­ cient strength to defeat any legislation toward that end. While this condition exists it is obvious that the international board divides sovereignty with the F.I.F.A. It would be. of course, impossible for the United States to secure membership in the international board, as by the act which created it its member­ ship is confined to the United Kingdom. Considering this it would probably be wiser for the United States to hold aloof from this quarrel until the international board is willing to

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 31 voluntarily recognize the F.I.F.A. as the real governing body and to surrender to the F.I.F.A. all t'ie functions it has itself performed. There is no question as to the manner in which the international board has done its work, or its competence to con­ tinue this work in a spirit of fairness. The only question in­ volved is that so long as the F.I.F.A. surrenders any part of its authority to the international board or any other body, it cannot be considered the supreme body, but must remain what it is at present, merely an association of foot ball organizations from the various countries which meet annually for an ex­ pression of views as to the welfare of the game. Membership in such an organization, while it may be pleasant, is not essen­ tial to any country where foot ball is played, so it really ceases to be a matter of much consequence whether the United States shall hold membership or not. It most certainly does not hold out sufficient attractiveness for any organization in this country to demean itself in order to secure such recognition. It would, on the contrary, be more dignified for the United States to wait until it is invited to participate in the annual congresses, in­ stead of fighting for an affiliation that Europe should be gracious enough to offer voluntarily. One thing is quite certain, the future prosperity of soccer in the United States is in no way dependent on membership in the F.I.F.A. The game has to stand on its own merits, and such artificial stimulus in interest as the game may require will have to be furnished wholly by men interested in it on this side of the Atlantic. If the F.I.F.A., however, is to become the really supreme lawmaking and rule making body in foot ball, then the United States as a great soccer playing nation, should be a member of it. As to playing games with teams from Europe which are mem­ bers of bodies affiliated with the F.I.F.A., it does not appear that membership in that body is essential. While the American Amateur Foot Rail Association is not a member of the F.I.F.A., the rules of the latter organization only forbid its teams playing with “unrecognized” organizations. Even if not an affiliated body, the A.A.F.A. is not in any sense an outlawed body under the F.I.F.A. rules, and there is no reason to doubt that there would be no interdiction of games in this country with teams from Europe. If, however, the F.I.F.A., regardless of the fact that they have no rule to prohibit such contests, should prohibit them, it must not be forgotten that there are plenty of first class foot ball teams in both England and France which are not as­ sociated with the F.I.F.A. in any capacity, and which would undoubtedly be willing to come here and try themselves out against our best native teams. GERMAN SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Olympic Games, Stockholm. Sweden, 1912. Sl'ATiUlNC'H ATHI.KT1C L IB RA RY . S3

The Advantages of International Recognition B y E d w a r d P. Duffy, Newark, N. J Joint action by the American Foot Ball Association and the American Amateur Foot Ball Association, with the idea of Haiti inn the international recognition which individually has been refused them is the most desired and, to real lovers of soccer, the most hoped-for event that can happen soccer in the United States in the near future. That such is at hand, no one should reasonably doubt, when it is considered that the game in this “land of promise is wandering along, as it were, like an unguided child, going every­ where and landing nowhere in particular, needing protection. Some have asked what would be gained by affiliation with the Internationale Federation, but the writer thinks such an affiliation would have an immediate good effect here. Soccer, which is growing rapidly in this country, would then have a basic organization and the growing child would take on “face and form” that would delight all who could lay claim to it. The game is going along in such a wild and ungovemed way that attempts at a national organization, after a few years of the rather unorderly growth now going on, will be met with such obstacles that the present difficulties, which are small indeed, will pale into insignificance. The promising situation of the present is not likely to hold for many moons. There will be so many sectional factions, the writer thinks, that each will be content to go along in its own way. framing its own rules in many matters and satisfied with the direct re­ turns obtained. This, of course, would impede the progress of the game, but the dangers of such a situation grow yearly from lack of national organization and this much desired world recognition must be had or soccer’s chance is done. This great all winter sport should not be denied a fair show by its followers. The game will flourish if helped along and the best proof of its availability is a sight of our schoolboys, Italian. Irish, English. Scotch, Hungarian and even the negro kicking the leather sphere with great delight on the city streets, playgrounds and in the public parks. All this is desired for the sake of the game in America, and Americans, with their businesslike methods, should bring it about. Neither the A.A.F.A.nor the A.F.A., which has been associated with the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., should call in that body to

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 86 aid in the efforts to obtain the standing among the nations of the world the game here at least warrants by its lusty infancy and promising future. This is suggested through no malice towards the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., but simply to show the other nations that we can walk our own journey and are clever enough not to need the aid of another country. 1 have been told by competent authorities that the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., controls the Internationale Federation and I believe it. But why should it? Isn’t it the biggest and richest socccr or­ ganization in the world? We don't care for that. That doesn't concern us much. All we want is to get permanently organ­ ized nationally. Such things as control of the game internation­ ally is so far beyond us now we should not waste a thought on it but just let all the countries know we have awakened and are ready to claim our own. , Some have said, why not affiliate with the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., of England, because that body controls the Internationale Federation. That would be an admission of weakness that would kill our standing forever with the soccer world and I don’t know that England would be proud of us at that. In view of the fact that the Internationale Federation refused to give the A.F.A. the greatly sought recognition as the ruling body here, in spite of England's unwavering support, leads me to think that it would be very wise to shun any connection with present members of the world's soccer governing body; to have all factions amalgamate here and to seek the international recognition as a country independent of any body. The joining of the A.F.A. and the A.A.F.A. should surely come about. The writer knows that Dr. Manning, president of the latter body, has declared that all past differences must not be mentioned at negotiations of the future betweeti the committee of his organization and that of the A.F.A., which has been appointed for that purpose. Just what form the amalgamation, if it is brought about, will take is too difficult to predict but it SH O U L D C O M E ABOU T .

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A Soccer Endorsement

Annapolis, Md., May 12, 1912.

By J. P. Dalton, U. S. Naval Academy, A ll America F ull Back, 1 9 1 1 .

M r . T. W . C a h i l l , New York. My Dear Sir— I cherish a keen interest in the game of soccer foot ball, and I assure you that it is extremely gratifying to me to note the rapid progress and the degree of enthusiasm with which the game is being taken up by the colleges and universi­ ties throughout the country. _ 1 regard it as the ideal game for college men to participate in during the winter months, inasmuch as it tends to keep the athlete in a condition of physical fitness without any accompany­ ing strain. It develops powers of endurance, quickens the eye and consequent actions of the body, and sooner or later must be generally recognized as the best preparatory school of the great game of American college foot ball. I played soccer in St. Louis for several years and fee! no hesitancy in stating that in soccer I learned many lessons and developed certain abilities which proved most important factors in my efforts and ultimate success in foot ball. I cannot do more than to wish you unbounded success in your efforts to bring the truly worthy points of soccer before the ath­ letic world and compel the lovers of sport to recognize the game. I am, Very respectfully yours, J. P. DALTON. Prlzf Kin* t o l i v e V. Olympic Game., Stockholm. Sweden, . *— En®‘? , * defenae In Soce**r F«>ot Ball game Inaction. Olympic Games, Stockholm Sweden "i__a So

American Amateur Foot Ball Association Headquarters, Astor House, New York City. Officers— President, G. R. Manning, M .D .; vice-president. Win. A. Campbell; treasurer, C. C. Pickford; secretary, T. W . Cahill, 126 Nassau St., New York City. Executive Board— Thos. Bagnall, New York State League; S. Nadel, Metropolitan and District Amateur League; T. McCamp- hill, Association Foot Ball League of St. Louis. Delegates at Large—Edward P. Duffy, Newark, N.J.; T. C. Cliff, New York City; W. U. Baird, New York City. Affiliated Associations—New York and District Amateur League, headquarters New York City; Metropolitan and District Amateur League, headquarters New York City; Utah Associa­ tion Foot Ball Union, headquarters Salt Lake City, Utah; Michi­ gan State Soccer Foot Ball League, headquarters Detroit, Mich.; Pittsburgh Press Soccer League, headquarters Pittsburgh, Pa.; The Tribune Soccer League headquarters fohnstown, Pa.; As­ sociation Foot Ball League of St. Louis, headquarters St. Louis. The American Amateur Foot Ball Association, the new national organization controlling amateur soccer in the United States, which came into existence at the beginning of last season, was the result of the growing desire amongst the amateurs of this country to have an organization to govern them. They realized the long-felt want of a supreme governing body to which they could look for protection and guidance in guard­ ing their interests in the game. This organization first took root in the New York State Foot Ball Association and now, since its branches are spread out over the entire country, touching all the principal foot ball centers, it has quickly realized its ambition, inasmuch as the amateurs in these localities have been quick to appreciate the advantages and benefits to be derived from a national organization. This Association was not formed with any express purpose in view other than the promotion and advancement of the game of Asso­ ciation foot ball. Its objects have been to cement the many dif­ ferent leagues, associations and clubs throughout the United States into one harmonious body, so that the United States can be placed on an equal footing with all the countries of the world. The United States of America is large and powerful enough to warrant it the privilege of being represented in the councils of the Federation Internationale de Foot Ball Asso­ ciation. THOMAS BAGNALL. New York City. President New York and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League. " The Father of Amateur Soccer in the United States/’ SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41

W ith this laudable ambition the A.A.F.A. sent to the Ninth Annual Congress of the Federation, held at Stockholm, Sweden, June 30-July 1, iyi2, Mr. T. W . Cahill as delegate, to support their application for membership in that body, but owing to the fact that this country was divided into so many factions^ the F.I.F.A. turned the application over to their Emergency Com­ mittee, who were given power to grant provisional recognition to the A.A.F.A., if they d e e m e d it worthy of assuming the re­ sponsibility of governing foot ball in the United States. Under the banner of the “American Amateur Foot Ball Associa­ tion" the following leagues and associations have been enrolled: New York State and District Amateur League, Metropolitan and District Amateur League, Utah Association Foot Ball Union, Michigan State Soccer Foot Ball League, Pittsburgh Press Soc- cer League, Tribune Soccer League, Johnstovrn, Pa.; Association Foot Ball League of St. Louis. These organizations comprise a membership of over one hundred clubs, which clearly proves that the time has arrived for just such an organization. It takes its place with the lead­ ing associations of the world, thereby giving to the United States a national standing in Association foot ball, such as they possess in all of the principal sports,

Captain Frank O'Hare of the Brooklyn Celtics and Captain James LegKatt of the Newark Foot Ball Club. shaking hands before the final of the American Amateur Cup. emblematic of the Amateur Soccer Foot Ball Cham- lonshln of the United States. Played at Brooklyn. N. Y .. May I I , 1»U. Score, Brooklyn Celtics. 3; Newark (N. J.) Foot Ball Club, 0.

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American Amateur Foot Ball Association Cup Competition The results in the elimination series of 1912 for the cup were as follows: First round— Yonkers 2. Anglo-Saxon 2 (replay, Yonkers «, Anglo-Saxon I); Arcadia Thistle 1. Clan (Jordon 1 (replay. Arcadia Thistle 2. < Inn llor- don 1); Newark 1, Camerons 1 (replay. Newark 3. Camerons I t ; Kureka 0. Brooklyn Celtics 0: Clan MacDonald 4. Lord Baltimore <>; Sheffield F.C. », St. George's (B) 2; Hollywood Inn 4. Columbia Oval 2; Boys' Club, forfeited to St. George • (A ): Clan McDuff 2. New York Celtic* 2 (replay. New York Celtics 3. Clan McDuffs 0): Clan McKenzie, Washington, Greenpoint, Bronx United. Critchieys, Germans, byes. Second round— Arcadia Thistle X. German F.C. 1 (replay. Arcadia 6. Ger­ man F.C. 2): Newark 4. St. George’s 2; Yonkers 1. Hollywood Inn 1 (replay. Yonkers 0. Hollywood Inn 1); Clan MacDonald 8, Clan MeKenile 0; 8. Greenpoint 0; Brooklyn forfeited to Critchley: Sheffield F.C. 2, Washington 1; New York Celtics 0, Bronx United 2. Third round—Hollywood Inn 8. Arcadia Thistle 1; Bronx United forfeited to Newark: Clan MacDonald 1. Brooklyn Celtics 1 (replay, Clan MacDonald 1, Brooklyu Celtics 2); Critchley 2, Sheffield 0. Semi final round— Newark 5. Hollywood Inn 2; Brooklyn Celtic 8; Crltch- ley O. FINAL BOUND. The final round was played at Marquette Oval. Brooklyn, N. Y ., on May 11. 1912, before 3,500 spectators. The Brooklyn Celtics and the Newark Foot Ball Club were the finalists, the former winning. 3—0. In the first half the Jerseymen more than held their own. but could not break down tnelr oppo­ nents* defence, and at half time the Celtics led by 1 to O. In the middle of the second period the Celtics’ forwards played in grand form, during which time th«*v gave an exhibition of combination playing seldom witnessed In this country.'and before the Jerseyites* defence could stop them they had scored twice, making the final score, Brooklyn Celtics, 3; Newarks, 0. The line-up of both elevens was as follows; Brooklyn Celtics. Positions. Newark. Gavin ...... Goal...... Dnwle J. Robertson...... lflght back...... W . Montgomery A. Robertson...... Left b a lk ...... James Leggatt Flanagan ...... Right h a lf...... Brmidbeirt O H are ...... Center h a lf...... McNeil Owens ...... I>eft h a lf...... JP.T? McPherson ...... Outside right...... :.\p,pu Campion ...... Inside right...... W regg O Hatloran ...... Center...... A. Montgomery King ...... Inside le ft...... Aitken McKenzie ...... Outside le ft...... John Leggatt Referee—C. Creighton. Linesmen—G. Caldlcott and W . Williams. Goala— Campion 2. O'Hailoran, Brooklyn Celtlca. Time of halre*— 4.1 minutes. SAMUEL JOHNSON. DANIEL J. SKELTON, Treasurer New York and District Amateur Association President Greenpoint Soccer Foot Ball Club, Foot Ball League. Brooklyn, N. Y. SPALPINO’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 46

Brooklyn (N. Y.) Celtic Foot Ball Club

A m a t e u r C h a m p i o n s o f t h e U n it e d S t a t e s .

The Brooklyn Celtic Foot Ball Club was organized in August, IQIO, and, from the excellent record they have made since that time, it looks as if they are going to equal the great name made by their namesakes on the other side, consequently proving an honor and credit to the Irish-American followers of the great game of Association Foot Ball in the United States, as this is the first time that a strictly Irish-American team has carried off the honors in the Metropolitan district. Last year, their first, they exceeded all expectations by win­ ning the New York State League second division without losing a single game. The past season found them even improved, for, with only two changes and graduated into the first division, they were always in the first three and made a splendid record by tying with the Clan MacDonalds for runners-up. However, apart from the league, they showed the followers of soccer in the United States what a great team they were by winning outright the Blue Ribbon of American Foot Ball, the American Amateur Cup, carrying with it the title of Champions of the United States, a record of which their big Irish-American following are deservedly proud. To the brothers Tom and Jim McCamphill all credit must be given for the fine showing of the Celtics, for were it not for the hard and thankless work of these two Derry boys an Irish combination might yet have been unheard of. Tom, as man­ ager, is certainly unequalled for hustling night and day, and he is working hard to keep the green and white stripes where they belong, and that he has succeeded goes without saying. The coming season will show a few new men in the line-up, but the loyal supporters need not worry, as the changes tend for a further improvement still, and much is expected in the Celtic camp this season. From this season’s line-up will be missed two familiar faces which could always be counted on to be at their best. M. King and D. Flanagan, inside-left and rifrht-half. respectively, who are unequalled in their positions in this country. The absence of their redoubtable captain. J. O'Neill, on account of an injury to his knee, no doubt prevented the Celtics from attaining further success. The following are the players who contributed to the success of the season: 1, Catterson; 2. Leavey; 3. Flynn; 4, J. Robertson; 5, Gavin: 6. A. Robertson: 7. Smith; 8, Duggan; 9. A. O’Hallo- ran; 10, J. MeCamphlll, Mgr.; 11, Mulholland; 12. T. MeCamphlll, Sec.; 13. McBride; 14. O’Hare; 15, Owens; IB. J. O’Hftlloran; 17, A. O’Halloran; 18, J. O’Neill, Capt.; 19. Campion; 20. R. O’Halloran; 21, McPherson; 22, McKenzie. Ollivia. Photo. BROOKLYN (N. Y.) CELTIC SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. Amateur Champions of America; winners of the American Amateur Cup. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 47

J. Gavin, goal; the Robertson brothers, James and Andrew, right and left back, respectively; D. Flaftagan, right half; F. O'Hare; center half; R. Owens, left half; D. McPherson, out­ side right; T. Campion, inside right; R. O ’Halloran. center; M. King, inside left; L. McKenzie, outside left; J. Toner, back; M. Colgan, back; O. Reilly, half back. The following are the officers of this great Irish-American organization: A. O'Halloran, president; B. F. Smith, vice-presi- dent; J. McCamphill, secretary and treasurer; T. McCamphill, manager. BECOED OP BROOKLYN CELTIC F.C., SEASON 19111912. 1911. Against. F. A. Competition. Sept. 3— Arcadia Thistles...... Drawn 2—2...... Friendly. Sept. 10— Arcadia Thistles...... Won H—0 ...... Friendly. Sept. 17— Brooklyn F.C...... Won 4—1...... Friendly. Sept. 24—Greenpoint Rovers...... Won 6—0 ...... Friendly. Oct. 8—Clan McKenzie F.C...... Won 3—0 ...... League. Oct. 22—Hollywood Inn F.C ...... Won 6—0 ...... League. Oct. 29—Cameron F.C ...... Won 3— 1...... League. Nov. 5—Crltetaley F .C ...... Won 1—0...... League. Nov. 12—Yonkers F.C ...... Won 5—0 ...... league. Nov. 19— McDuff F.C.* ...... League. Nov. 26— Arcadia Thistles...... Won 1—O...... League. Nov. 30—Brooklyn F.C...... Drawn 2—2...... Friendly. Dec. 3— Columbia Oval F.C...... Won 3—0 ...... League. Dec. 10—Clan MacDonald F.C...... Loat 0—2...... League. Dec. 17—Cameron F.C...... Won 4—2...... League. Dec. 24— Newark F.C...... Lost 2—3 ...... League. 1912. Jan. 28—Eureka F.C.t ...... Won 9—O...... Pirn! Bound. Feb. 11—Crltchley F.C ...... Won 4—1...... Friendly. Feb. 18—Columbia Oval F.C...... Won 6—0 ...... League. Feb. 25—Greenpoint Boversf ...... Won 8—0 ...... Second Bound. Mar. 3—Crltchley F.C ...... Won 3—0 ...... league. Mar. 10—Clan McDuff F.C...... Won 10—0 ...... League. Mar. 17—Yonkers F.C...... Won 2—1...... League. Mar. 24— Clan MacDonald F .C .t.. .Drawn 1—1...... Third Bound. Mar. 31—Hollywood Inn F.C...... Won 5—1...... League. Apr. 7—Clan MacDonald F .C .t...... Won 2—1...... BepTav. Third Bound. Apr. 14—Crltcblev F.C.f ...... Won 5—0 ...... Fourth Bound. Apr. 21—Clan MacDonald F.C...... Lost 1—3 ...... League. Apr. 28— Clan McKenzie F.C...... Won 4—3...... League. May 5—Arcadia Thistles...... Won 6—1...... League. May 11—Newark F.C.t ...... Won 3—0 ...... Final Bound. Mav 19—St. George F.C ...... Won 4—3 ...... Friendly. May 30—Newark F.C...... Drawn 1—1...... League. June 22—Clan MacDonald F.C...... Lost 0—1...... League. • Forfeited, t American Amateur Cup. Played, 34; won, 20; drawn, 4; lost, 4; goals for, 134; goals ngalnst, 30. 1, Dowie; 2. York; 3, Broadbent; 4, W. Montgomery; 3, McNeil: 6. Jamea Leggatt. Capt.; 7, J. Dunlop, Yiee- Capt.; 8, Robb; 0, Piell; 10. Wregg; 11, A. Montgomery; 12. Aitkin; 13, John Leggatt. NEWARK (N. J.) SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. Champion*, New York and District Amateur League and Runners-up in the American Amateur Foot Ball Association Cup Competition. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49

New York and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League Bv Wm. A. C a m p b e l l . Affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. Officers: President, T. Bagnall; vice-president, E. Shaw; treasurer, S. Johnson; secretary, Wm. A. Campbell, 2420 Seventh Avenue. The season of 1911-12 will alwavs be remembered as a remark­ able one in the annals of foot ball in New York. The large in­ crease in the number of teams competing in the league was a source of gratification to all lovers of the game, and when it was found that the new clubs were of solid merit and stability, which is not always found in new ones, the competition took on an in­ terest which it had never before known, and which never dragged until the final game had been played. It is evidence of the strength of this league that although it started the year with a deficit, it finished the season with a handsome balance, and is now probably the strongest foot ball body financially 111 the country. And even in the deficit at the beginning of the year, the league takes pride, for was it not caused by its whole-hearted efforts to promote the game by bringing the celebrated Corin­ thians of England to the Polo Grounds of New York, the most magnificent and commodious base ball grounds in the United States, and the home of the New York Giants? The sincerity of this league in its desire to foster the game is shown by the fact that it reckoned not the cost to its f of its enterprise, knowing it would prove of inestimable value to the progress of the game. The foot ball shown in the competition was the kind seldom seen outside the island home of the game, and the soccer fans were kept on edge all season. Not until the beginning of June was the competition finally decided, and the Newark Foot Ball Club became the champions. The last game played by this club was at Yonkers, against the Hollywood Inn Foot Ball Club, where they annexed two points by the close score of one to nil, thereby winning the league championship by the scant margin of one point. As Clan MacDonald and Brooklyn Celtics were tied for second place with 33 points, it became necessary to play this tie off at Marquette Oval on June 22, the MacDon­ alds winning by 1 to o, gaining second place in the competition. The final standing of the clubs follows: %

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DIVISION I. r~ -- Goals----' Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. ♦Newark ...... 20 «7 1 2 52 12 34 Clan MacDonald 20 16 3 1 60 9 33 Brooklyn Celtic 20 16 3 1 66 18 33 Yonkers ...... 20 9 7 4 27 33 22 Arcadia Thistle. 20 9 10 1 31 3» 19 Critchley ...... 20 9 10 1 18 29 •9 Camerons ...... 20 7 11 2 31 45 16 Hollywood Inn 20 7 13 0 24 42 14 *Clan Mackenzie 20 5 10 5 26 56 13 C o lum b ia...... 20 5 13 2 27 40 12 Clan McDuff... 20 0 • 9 1 11 52 I DIVISION 2. New York Celtic 20 19 0 1 60 11 39 St. George . . . . 20 15 2 3 61 15 33 Washington ... 20 10 S 5 37 29 25 Greenpoint . . . . 20 11 7 2 39 40 24 Germans ...... 20 9 7 4 28 26 22 Anglo-Saxons.. 20 6 8 6 35 46 18 ♦Clan Gordon ... 20 7 9 4 38 44 16 H ungarians-- 20 6 10 4 30 54 16 ♦Eureka ...... * 20 6 12 2 25 45 12 ♦Britannia ...... 20 2 M 4 20 63 6 Sheffield...... 3 1 1 1 6 7 3 *2 points deducted for playing ineligible players. Twenty-one teams have entered the competition for the season of 1912-13, and the league will be composed of two divisions as follows: FIRST DIVISION. Newark Camerons Clan MacDonald Hollywood Inn Brooklyn Celtic Clan Mackenzie Yonkers New York Celtic Critchley St. George’s SECOND DIVISION. Columbia Eureka Clan McDuff St. George’s United Washington Overseas Greenpoint Longfellow German Spanish Athletic Club Anglo-Saxon 1—A. R. Jones, ex-president Newark (N .J .) Soccer Foot JOSEPH L. QUINN, Ball Club. 2—E. E. Hickmett, honorary president Newark President and Manager. Newark, N. J., Soccer Foot (N. J.) Soccer Foot Ball Club. Two of the stanchest advo­ cates of amateur soccer in New Jersey. Ball Club. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 63 NEWARK FOOT BALL CLUB OF NEWARK, N.J. Champions of the New York and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League. Amateur Champions of New Jersey. The Newark F.C. was organized in the fall of 1906 and their first game was against the famous Corinthians of England, which they booked for a Wednesday afternoon match, something that had never been tried in this section of the country before, and while they lost the game, they made good in two ways—giving a most clever exhibition of soccer for a new team and from a financial view, as they had a surprisingly large attendance con­ sidering it was a mid-week game, and as the Englishmen con­ fessed, it was one of the hardest games they had on their tour. The season of 1911-12 was the banner one for the Newarks, as they not only won the New York and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League Championship, but they also de­ feated every team they met with the exception of the Brooklyn Celtics in the American Amateur Foot Ball Association Cup com­ petition, to which eleven they lost in the final at Marquette Oval, Brooklyn, N.Y., by a score of 3 to 0. One of the strongest assets that the Newark Foot Ball Club treasures is the fact that it is strictly an amateur organization in every sense of the word, and socially it is one of the most popular clubs in New Jersey. The club headquarters, at 37 Rowland St., are the most handsomely equipped in the City of Newark, while they control the best soccer grounds in New Jersey, namely: Morris Park. At the annual election of officers this year, Mr. Aaron Jones, who has been one of the leading soccer men of New Jersey, and who has done considerable to foster the game, refused to ac­ cept re-election as president, on account of business responsi­ bilities requiring his time, but he still takes an active interest in the welfare of the club. Mr. J. L. Quinn, the newly elected president and former match-maker, and Mr. Edward Dillan, the secretary, are two of the most prominent workers and most popu­ lar men ever connected with the game in New Jersey. Last, but not least, Mr. E. E. Hickmett has done more to encourage the amateur spirit not only in the Newark club, Rut wherever soc­ cer is played, and who has been honorary president of the club since its organization, is fully determined that the Newark club will maintain its high playing standard in the future as well as in the past. The following is a record of its last season’s playing: E. DILLON. JAMES MCDONNELL, NEWARK. N. J. Secretary, Newark ( N .J .) Soccer Foot Ball Club. Trainer and Coach Newark Soccer Foot Ball Club Team, Fomraoz. Pboto. champions of New York State and District League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 65

EXHIBITION GAMKS. Newark, 2; Corinthians, of England, 6. Newark, 3; Yonkers F.B.C., o. Newark, 3; Sheffield F.B.C., 1. AMERICAN AMATEUR FOOT BALL ASSOCIATION CUP TIES. 1st round— Newark, 1; Cameron, 1; at Chelsea Park, N.Y.C. 1st round— Replay—Newark, 4; Cameron, 1; at Morris Park. Newark. 2nd round— Newark, 4; St. George, 2; at Morris Park, Newark 3rd round— Bronx United, forfeited. Scmi-fmal—Newark, 4; Hollywood Inn F.B.C., 2; at Morris Park. Final—Newark, 0; Brooklyn Celtic, 3; at Marquette Oval, Brook­ lyn. NEW YORK ANI) DISTRICT AMATEUR FOOT BALL LEAGUE. Newark, 6; Arcadia Thistles, o; at Morris Park. Newark. 3; Yonkers F.B.C., 0; at Van Cortlandt Park. Newark, 3; Clan MacDonald F.B.C., 2; at Morris Park.* Newark, 3; Cameron F.B.C., 1; at Van Cortlandt Park. Newark, 4; Clan MacKenzie F.B.C., o; at Morris Park. Newark, 2: Clan McDuff F.B.C., o; at Morris Park.t Newark, 3; Critchley F.B.C., 1; Edison Field, Brooklyn. Newark vs. Columbia, won by forfeit. Newark, I ; Hollywood Inn, 1; at Yonkers.* Newark. 3; Brooklyn Celtics, 2; at Morris Park. Newark, 3; Arcadia Thistles, 1; at Ryans Oval. Brooklyn. Newark, 4; Yonkers F.B.C., 1 ; at Morris Park. Newark, o; Critchley F.B.C., 2; at Morris Park. Newark, 9; Clan MacKenzie, o; at Lenox Oval, N.Y.C. Newark. 4; Cameron F.B.C., 1; at Morris Park. Newark, 3; Columbia Oval, 1; at Morris Park. Newark, l; Clan M.icDonald F.Ti.C, l.t Newark vs. Clan McDuff F.B.C., won by forfeit. Newark. 3; Hollywood Inn F.B.C., I * Newark, 1; Clan MacDonald, o; Blatts Oval, Brooklyn. Newark. I ; Brooklyn Celtics. 1; Marquette Oval, Brooklyn. Newark, 2; Hollywood Tnn, l; at Yonkers. A replayed game. Newark vs. Hollywood Inn, won by forfeit. •Ordered replayed by league. t Newark penalized two point* for playing un­ registered player, t Replayed frame a t Edison Field. Brooklyn. N. Y. Total games won, 17; drawn games, 2; lost games. 1. Penalized 2 points for playing unregistered player. W on the league championship with a total of 34 points out of a possible 40 points. R. MaeCCLLOCH. n . AGAR, Secretary Clan MacDonald Foot Ball Club. Brooklyn. N. Y. Critchley Foot Ball Club. Brooklyn, N. Y. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAItY. 57 CLAN MACDONALD FOOT BALL CLUB.

N e w Y o r k a n d D is t r ic t A m a t e u r L e a g u e . Played, 18; won, 14; lost, 3; drawn, 1; goals for, 60; against, 0. Play-off against Brooklyn Celtic for second place resulted in win for MacDonalds by I goal to o.

A m e r ic a n A m a t e u r F o o t B a l l A s s o c ia t io n . Played, 4; won, 2; lost, 1; drawn, 1; goals for, 14; against, 3.

F r ie n d l y G a m e s . Played, 12; won, 12; goals for, 56; against, 3 S u m m a ry . Games played, 32; won, 26; lost, 4; drawn, 2; goals for, 130; against, 15; average goals per game, for, 4.06; average goals per game, against, 0.47.

P l a y e r s H o n o r e d b y A s s o c ia t io n a n d L e a g u e s . Owen Wilson...... Corinthian and Brooklyn. John Ross...... Corinthian and Brookjyn. John McCann, Corinthian (vice-pres.), and Brooklyn (captain). Tom Hoyle ...... Corinthian. John Dye ...... Brooklyn. The season of 1911-12 ended with the MacDonalds, as usual, among the leading clubs. Although not winning anv trophy, their record is easily the best ever made by the "Macs,'’ and that in spite of former years’ brilliant work. To score 130 goals in 32 games shows great goal-scoring ability, while the record of 15 goals against is wonderful. A serious accident to MacCul- loch at the beginning of the season was a severe handicap, as "Mac” was displaying form that made him admired by friend and foe. This great player met with another accident at work last summer, and it is likely to end his career as a foot ball player. The advent of John McCann into soccer foot ball was very quiet but his display against the Corinthian team showed him as a star. McCann also captained the victorious Brooklyn team on New Year’s Day. Wilson, McCann, Dye and Harrower played in every league and cup tie game. The season of 1912-13 looks promising for the 'Macs,” Owen Wilson has been elected captain and Tom Hoyle vice-captain. Both of these players hold the record of being the only players who ha\ e played in every international game promoted by the New York State League, a record which the “Macs" are very proud of. Dick Gibb, late of Forfar. Scotland, and John Wilson of Glas­ gow are new additions to the strength of the “Macs.” 1, Poll; 2. Stirling: 3. Nell: 4. Harold: 5. Kydd; 0. Russell; 7. N. Agar; 8, Elliott; 9, I Agar; 10, Mandmll; 11, Hnmpson. CRITCHLEY SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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YONKERS (N. Y.) SOCCER FOOT BALT. CLUB TEAM. S1*AI.DIK0 'S ATnLETlO MBRABY. I The officers for the season arc: Bryce Martin, president; I aincs Johnston, vice-president; Peter Carmichacl, treasurer; I tobt. MacCulloch, secretary. Committee: K. Robla>, A. Pringle I nd J. Cookson. Delegates to New York and District Amateur l.eague: James Morrison and R. MacCulloch. Ground: Mar- I uette Oval, Second Avenue and Tenth Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. iCRITCHLEY FOOT BALL CLUB OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. I The Critchley Foot Ball Club started the season of 1911-12 l ith the brightest of prospects. As champions of the New York I tate League, for the second time in the history of the club, it I ppeared as if from the personnel of the players signed on for the team that they would have little difficulty in defending their litle. a The original line-up at the commencement of the season con­ f in e d the following names: Bert Hynd, who captained the All- ■ew York State team against the Corinthians at the Polo Brounds, and Frank Porter and Nat. Agar, who also played in this game; McBride, formerly of Belfast Celtics, Sam Neil, one H f the best known players in the Metropolitan district, I. Agar, W . Kydd, J. Kerr, P. Marshall, W . Poll, W. Stirling, G. Renie, M Balfour, W . Jacks, W . Herald, W . Russell and A. Humpson. ■he team was shortly strengthened by the addition of Johnny Isaacs and Billy Elliott, but lost Porter and Kerr to Yonkers. I Towards the end of the season I. Agar took over the manage­ ment of the team, and under his leadership the club took a brace I n d made a bid for the American Amateur Cup, only to lose r ' to the ultimate winners, the Brooklyn Celtics, in the semi-

MERON FOOT BALL CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY. iber New York and District Amateur Foot Ball League, 1911-12. I President. J. Sinclair; vice-president. H. Ellis; treasurer, S. C. I Velsh; secretary. C. C. Pickford. 100 West 69th St., New York I ity; captain, W . A. Isaac; vice-captain, E. Pickford. I The Camerons, former champions of the New York and District ■ .mateur League, but who were next to the bottom in the league I ible last year, started the season under new managment, Mr. ■ larrv Dale, who was connected with the club during its years of ■ access, again stepping into the breach and taking up the I lanagerial reins. While the team did not reach the top of the t W Is a nr. ('apt.; 2. Guthrie; 3. Peebles; 4. Slater: o, A. Dale. -Mgr.; (l! Goodman: 7. Jackson; 8, Bwen; 9, Shaw; 10, E. Pickford; 11, Snook; 12, Welsh; 13. C. Pickford, See. Webber. Photo. CAMERON SOCCER FOOT BALL CLITB TEAM, NEW YORK CITY.

1. T. Relllr. Trainer: 2. R. Kenncry; 3. Williamson; 4, Cantwell; 3 Reid. Mgr.; 6. Noble: 7. J. Thomson. Sec.; 8. B. Reid. C ip t.: ®. « • K e ­ nedy; 10. Bell; 11, McElroy; 12. Flatley; 13. Waite; 14, Gollglitly, 15. C. Ross. Vlee-Capt.; 16. Stewart; 17. W. Moneur, Mascot. CLAN McDUFF SOCCER FOOT BALL CU B TEAM, NEW YORK, N. Y. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIB KIEV. 61 league under his guidance, a wonderful improvement was shown, for while only seven points were gained the previous year, the club finished with a total of 16 points last season, and were in seventh place in the league. One of the best performances of the Camerons was the defeat of the champion Critchleys, at Van Cortlandt Park, by 3 g o a ls t o 2 , early in the season, and which they again repeated later at Brooklyn, by 3 g o a ls t o 1 . The most prominent members of the team during the season were: S. C. Welsh, outside left, who is without doubt the speediest forward in the league; the brothers, E. and C. C. Pick­ ford, at inside right and inside left, respectively, who played in all of the twenty league games; Goodman, who played in nine­ teen games, who started at center forward and afterwards played a splendid game in goal when the club had found itself to be woefully weak in this position; E. Shaw, one of the oldest members of the club, one of the best workers and always on the job when wanted; Captain W . Isaac, at right half, and "Stone- vall" Jackson at left half, while the club had the services of “Davie" Guthrie for the last two games. Results of all games played during the season are as follow s: Date. Club Played. For. Agst, Pts. Goal Scorer*. ept. 17—Critchleys (F ) ...... 2 2 1 E. pickford. Snook. ept. 23— Britannia (F ) ...... 2 1 2 C. Pickford, Goodman <t. 24—Brooklyn ...... 3 2 2 P. Hayes 2. S. Welsh. Hot. 11—Boy*' Club ( F ) ...... 3 0 2 Bissett. Becker, Mc- Kllllp. Sot. 12—Newark (L) ...... 1 3 O F.. Pickford Sot. 19—-Yonkers ( L ) ...... 1 3 0 S. Welsh. Nov. 3D—Lenox Rangers ...... 3 1 2 E. Pickford 2. C. Pick ford. 11—Newark (A .A .C .)...... 1 t t C. Pickford. ?eh. 18— Newark (A A C .), replayed He 1 3 0 S. Welsh. et*. 'jr.—Tlan McDu(T> (1 .)...... 3 « Goodman 2. c . I'lck ford. 'tar. 2—Brooklyn ( F ) ...... 1 O 2 C. Pickford. Jar. 3—Newark (L ).,...... 1 4 0 C. Pickford. 1 nibba- '• Uiiltt■ 3 , Srottif; 4, P. Macl-aren. Treaa.; 5, E. Campbell, Pres.; 6. H. Cano, Vice Pres.: 7. Wilkie; 8, I) Craig’ M ir ■ a Inglla; 10, H ill; 11, MacDonald; 12, 1). Campbell; 13, Christie; 14. J. Robinson. Trainer; 15, Keracher; 16. Powrle, Sec.; 17. McLeod: IS. J. Halmond; IB, Porter, Capt.; 20. Newman; 21, G. Salmond. HOLLYWOOD INN SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. YONKERS. N. Y. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 63

Mar. 1ft— Boys’ Club (N.Y.S.A.C 0 2 BlRsett 3. C. Pick ford. K. Pickford. W. Isaac. Mar. 17—St. George’s (F )...... , . . 2 1 2 S. Welsh. IS. Murphy. Mar. 17—St. George’s (F )...... 2 2 1 MoKllllp. P. Hayes. Mar. 24—Columbia Oval ( L ) .-- ....Won by forfeit Mar. 31—Arcuilia Thistle < L )...... 0 0 1 Apr. tV—lipHiklyn (Semi-flnal) (N.Y. 8.A.C.) ...... 2 5 0 E. Pickford. J. Isaac. Apr. 7—Clau MeKeuule ( L ) ...... 0 1 2 E. Plr kford 2. S. Welsh. C. Pickford, Jackson. Apr. 1 1 C. Phkford. Apr. 28—Hollywood lnu ( L ) .... 3 0 S. Welsh. (tames played. 30; goals for, 07; goals against. 75; points, 37; won, 13; lost. 17; drawn, 0.

HOLLYWOOD INN FOOT BALL CLUB. The Hollywood Inn Foot Ball Club of Yonkers has a history of which its members are justly proud. It is, as far as we can ascertain, the oldest club in the metropolitan district at the pres­ ent time. It is true that two or three of the New Jersey teams were organized before the Hollywoods, but they went out of existence for a time and did not have a team in the field for years, whereas the Hollywood Inn Club has had a team ready for competition ever since their entrance into the name of soccer. The team was organized in the summer of igoi and played their first game in September of that year. It may be worthy of mention that association foot ball was practically unknown in Westchester County at this time, but the organizers were out to plant the game, and results to-day denote the seed sown then has taken root. The first oresident of the club was William Booth, and the first committee was Manus Rodgers. John Bell, Ed. Campbell, Harry Appleyard, Matt. Johnstone and George Johnstone; and, although most of these gentlemen have not now the time to devote to the game, owing to the pressure of their various businesses, still there are no greater enthusiasts, and they have, through all the ups and downs, been • loyal to the colors. There is. however, one gentleman of the committee just men­ tioned who occupied the position of president for many years. Mr. Ed Campbell, who is indeed entitled to the name of the ‘‘Grand Old Man” of foot ball in Yonkers. Mr. Campbell, being one of the foremost business men of this city, finds the cares of an increasing business too great to take the interest he would like to take in the team, so now occupies the posi­ tion of honorary president; but Mr. J. Moffat, the present holder of that post of honor, is a capable and conscientious worker. The team at present is under the management of 1, T. Goonan. Treas.; 2, T. Donnelly, Trainer; 3, J. Gillespie, rres.; 4, Glass; 5. Waters; ft. Daly; 7. Gamble; 8. Glover; 0. Kidd; 10. Edwards; 11, Sklfflugton; 12. rhilips; 13, Duffy; 14, Humble. White, rhoto. NEW YORK CELTICS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Champions New York and District Amateur Foot Ball League. Second Div«don.

1, S Johnson. Tr**as.; 2. Browning; 3. SedgwW-k; 4. I^»ngbiirsl; 5, Jones; ft. J)urney; 7. Ksliug; H. Hyde; V, S. Nadel. I’rvs.; 10. Calderbank. Vice Cafi.: 11. Heath; 12. Molyneux; 13. J. Boyle; 14. Byrnes; 15, Newman; 16, S. fKS*mby; 17. Cam|d>«*Il; 18. Jimmy Boyle. Mascot. SI’. GEORGE S SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM, NEW YORK CITY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAUY. 66 D. Wilkie, a manager well qualified to uphold the great name of the Hollys. As far as honors are concerned the club has earned a fair share. They went twice to the final of the Metropolitan Cup and twice into the final of the New York State Cup. I hey were champions of the New York State League, 1908-09, and were the winners of the New York State Cup, 1909-10. Any communication will receive immediate attention from D. A. Linton, secretary-treasurer, 34 Van Cortlandt Park Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. ______CLAN MACDUFF FOOT BALL CLUB. The officials are as follows: Walter Scott, honorary president; Gavin Kae and Arthur Fairweather, honorary vice-presidents; W illiam Gray, president; John Thompson, secretary and treas­ urer. Clan McDuff, Harlem's popular foot ball club, will soon enter its fifth year as one of New York's leading soccer elevens. In 1907 the club was organized by clansmen from Clan McDuff, Order of Scottish Clans, and since then the club has acquired that name they are so proud of, ‘'Harlem’s Popular l oot Ball Team.” In the season of 1909-10 they won the Inter-State League championship and cup. They also hold the Guttenberg Cup. In the season of 1910-11 they were runners-up in the second division of the New York State League, only meeting with one defeat. The season of 1911-12 was the worst this young team has ever had, owing to most of their players going home to the "Old Country;" but, with the experience they have acquired, the McDuflfs will start the season of 1912-13 ready to meet the ‘best of them” and, with the same enthusiasm thev have always mani­ fested, expect to be one of the most prominent elevens playing in the Metropolitan district.

NEW YORK CELTIC FOOT BALL CLUB CHAMPIONS SECOND DIVISION NEW YORK AND DISTRICT AMATEUR LEAGUE. The New York Celtic Foot Ball Club, champions of the New York and District League, Second Division, for the season 1911-12, was organized by Mr. John O ’Prey and Mr. Joseph Davis about the month of November. 1910. Inspired by the success which was attending the Brooklyn Celtic, who were lead­ ing the second division o f the league and later became cham- 1, Williams; 2, Hutchison; 3. McCarton; 4. Matthew*; 5. J. Gray. Cap!.; ft. Dawsou; 7, Douglass; 8. Haggerty: 9, Fleming; 10. W. McBrien; 11, Drlaeoll. GREENPOINT SOCCER FOOT BALL CLFB TEAM. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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pions for the season then in progress (toto- u), Mr. O'Prey de­ voted himself assiduously to the task of upbuilding a rival Irish team to represent the Borough of Manhattan and at the same time worthily uphold the best Ccltic traditions in foot ball. As will be seen from the appended list of games played, the Celtics defeated their opponents scoreless in eleven games, while in eight games thev lost but one goal. The only team which was able to penetrate their defense more than once in a game was the Anglo-Saxons, who were narrowly beaten in the first game of the season by 4 goals to 3. Appended is the Celtic record for season 1911-12: Celtics defeated St. George, 1—o and tie r— 1. Celtics defeated Washington, 3— T and r—o. Celtics defeated Greenpoint, 4— u and 5—o. Celtics defeated Hungarians 7—o and 5— t. Celtics defeated Portchcster, 3— 1 and 5—1. Celtics defeated Rritannia, 3— 1 and 9— 1. Celtjcs defeated German F.C. 3— I and t—O. Celtics defeated Eureka, 2—0 and *0—o. Celtics, Donegal Celtics. *0—o. *0—0. Celtics defeated Anglo-Saxons, 4—3 and 4—0. ’ Games scratched. Goals---' Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. 20 19 O 1 61 11 39 ST. GEORGE'S FOOT BALL CLUB (FIRST ELEVEN). The announcement by the club at the beginning of the season that they would put two teams in the field was greeted with a smile, for had not the club failed to win a league game the season before? The season had not progressed far, however, when it was seen that the club was a force to be reckoned with, and its success may be measured by the fact that the first team took second place in the Second Division of the New York a,' r!i District League, losing but two games by the odd goal, while the second team annexed the championship of the Metro­ politan League. In the American Amateur Cup the club did well, falling to the Newark F.C., after a hard fought game, by the score of 4— 2, after leading at half time hy 2—0. The game was fought on a field of mud. and only the superior stam- lni " ' the Newark's more experienced players prevailed. The League and Cup Tie record of the first team follows; the record of the second team appears with that of the Metro­ politan League: ANGLO-SAXON SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. New York and District league.

I. H o d m ; 2. Horn; 3. Banning: 4. Hefferman; 5. Sweeney: 6. Mick: 7. Callaghan: 8. Lord: 9. Bolton; 10. FOx. Trainer; 11. Rigby; 12. Jones; 13. Jenkins; 14. Jeans: 15, Riminer; 1C, Mascot: 17. Mascot; 18. Mascot. EUREKA SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. New York and District League. SI*AJ.DING'S ATHLETIC LIIUtAltY.

1U11. Oct. 1—St. tinirgf'*, I; <;»imana. 0 (N. Y. aud D. I*.). Oct. 8—St. George's, 1; Clan Gordon, 1 (N. V. aud D. L.). Oct. 15—St. George's, 9; Britannia, O (N. Y. aud D. L.). Oct. 29—St. George's, u; Greenpoint, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). N o t. 5—St. George's, 0; New York Celtic, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). Nov. 12—St. George's, forfeited by Donegal Celtic (N. Y. and D. !».). Nov. 19—St. George’s, 1; Hungarians, 0 (N. Y. and D. L.). Nov. 2tt—St. George's, 2; Eureka, 0 (N. Y. and D. L.). Dec. lO—St. George's, 8; Anglo-Saxons, 3 (N. Y. and D. L.). Dec. 17—St. George's, 0; Eureka, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). Dec. 24— St. George's, 4; Germans. 0 (N. Y. and D. I*). Dec. 31—fit. George’s, 3; Clan Gordon, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). 1012 Jan. . 7— 8t. George's, Boys’ Clob forfeited A.A.P. A. Cup. Jan. 28—St. George’s, 4; Hungarians, 2 (N. Y. and D. L.). Feb. 11—St. George’s, 1; Britannia. 0 (N. Y. and D. 1*). Feb. 18—St. George’s. 2; Washington, 2 (N. Y. and I). L .). Feb. 25— St. George's, 2; Newark, 4 (A.A.F.A. Cup). Mar. 3—St. George's, 2; Anglo Saxons, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). Mar. lO—St. George’s, 6; Sheffield, 1 (N. Y. and D. L.). Apr. 14— St. George'a, 4; Greenpoint, 0 (N. Y. and D. I*.). Apr. 21—St. George's. 7; Washington. 0 (N. Y. and D. L .). June 2—St. George's, 1; New York Celtic 1 (N. Y. aud D. U ). Goals for. 63. Against, 19.

WASHINGTON SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB, OF NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY The Washington Soccer Foot Ball Club, a strictly amateur organization, of North Bergen, N.J., was formed in the summer of 1911, and being desirous of meeting the best amateur elevens in the United States, entered the New York and District Ama­ teur Association Foot Ball League, and after a most brilliant season they finished third in the second division of that strong organization, winning ten, losing five, and tieing five games. For a new organization this is a remarkable record. The club manage­ ment has secured several stars from the other side to strengthen their team for the season of 1912-13, and from all indications, it looks as if they will prove to be a most important factor in the New York race. They have also entered a second team in the Metropolitan and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League of New York. Their second team finished first in the second division of the Metropolitan and District Amateur Association Foot Ball League last season. James Hegan, the secretary of the club, is one of the most energetic workers in the Metropolitan district, and to his efforts, and those of h s associates in the management of the club, can be attributed the good showing which that eleven has made dur­ ing the past season.

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 71 THE GREENPOINT ROVERS. The Greenpoint Rovers had a successful season, managing to finish fourth in the competition for the amateur championship in the second division of the New York State Amateur League. It goes without saying that the Rovers deserve ^reat credit in hav­ ing approached so near the honors when it is remembered that the club was formed but a year ago. They were very fortunate in having for their president Daniel J. Skelton, 102 Oak street, Brooklyn, who spared no effort to make the club a success. He was ably assisted by the vice-presi­ dent, Samuel J. Fleming, of Maspeth. who, by his keen work and observation of the players and fearless criticism of their performance in the field, made it an easy matter for the selec­ tion committee to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion in the selec­ tion of a team. The secretary, J M. Hutchison, 95 Kent street, Brooklyn, was certainly not behind in his work, always on the lookout for new players and always devising ways and means of bettering the financial condition of the club, with the result that at the end of the season the Rovers found themselves with cash in hand.

GERMAN FOOT BALL CLUB, NEW YORK CITY. Organized the 17th of March. 1909. the German Foot Ball Club of New York City joined the New York and District League at the beginning of last season, the team competing with ten other clubs in the second division. It was the first time the club participated in any scheduled matches, but from the very start showed such good combination and skillful individual work that for a short while it became a great favorite for the highest honors of the division. Unfortunately, the departure from New York of some of the best players dashed these hopes to pieces, but with the support of new comers the club at the end of the season rallied and still managed to hold fifth position in its division, having won eight games, lost seven and drawn four. To Opperman must be given full credit for the introduction of the combination and low passing, which the team exhibited at times in a most favorable manner. To Van de Weghe belongs the honor of scorine the most goals. Eneelecke. as center half, M. Van de Weghe and Richardson as backs and Dillman as goal keeper were a superb and at times impregnable defense. In the . first round, the German Foot Ball Club met the Arcadia Thistles, the match resulting in a draw, one 1. L. Amezaga; 2. Vlllapol; 3, Diaz; 4. D. Amezaga: 5, Holst; 0. Staur; 7. Nogues; 8. J. Amezaga; U. Cnerno; 10. Alvar**; It. J. A. Amezaga, i'apt.; 12. Sendagnrta. SPANISH SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. NEW YORK CITY.

1, S. Johnson. Treat*.: 2, S. Nadel, Pres.; 3. Little; 4. J. Tennant; 5. Hedgecock; 6. Campbell; 7. Charlton; 8, Browulng; 9, F. Hyde. Mgr.; 10, M. Demby; 11. Longburst: 12. Durney: 13. Trimble; 14. S. Demby; 15, Rigby. Capt.; 16, U Demby; 17. W. Tennant. ST. GEORGE*8 SOCCER FOOT BALL CLCB 2nd TEAM. NEW YORK CITY. Champions of the Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League. (First Division.) SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 78 goal being scored on each side. In the replay the team was in­ complete and was defeated by 6 g o a ls t o 2. At the beginning of the season the club played four friendly games, winning two, losing one and drawing one. The season was closed with a match against the team of the battleship Moltke, one of the ships of the German fleet which was re­ turning the visit of the American squadron last year to Ger­ many. The German Foot Ball Club won a decisive victory, de­ feating the sailors easily by 6 t o 2 goals, after the latter had put up a hard fight in the first half. The officers are: P. Mienack, president; R. Blum, vice-presi­ dent; W . Zaiser, secretary; H. Slueller, treasurer; Th. Dillman, captain; L. Schumacher, vice-captain. The full record of all league games played, with the goals scored, follow s: LEAGUE GAMES. 1»U. G.F.C. Opp. 1012. G.F.C. Opp. Ort. 1—St. George...... 0 1 Jan. 7— Washington ...... 1 5 Oct. 8— Anglo-Saxon* ... 1 I Mar. 31—Greenpoint ...... O 2 Oct. IS— Washington ...... 1’ ' Apr. 1*—New York Celtics. I 3 Oct. 2*2—Hungarian* ...... 2 '» Apr. 21—Clan Gordon...... 5 0 Not. .1— Clan Gordon_____ 0 * Apr. 28—Anglo-Saxons ... 6 0 Not. 12—Britannia ...... 1 I Mar 5— New York Celtics. 0 1 Not. 19—Greenpoint ...... 1 1 May 12—Hungarian* ...... 1 1 Dee. .1—Eureka ...... 3 2 May 19—Eureka ...... 4 0 Dee. 24— St. George...... O 4 Britannia ...... for. Sheffield P.C...... for. CUP GAMES. G.F.C. Opp. G.F.C. Opp. Mar. 3—Arcadia Thistles.. 1 1 Mar. 10—Arcadia Thistles.. 2 6

FRIENDLY GAMES. 1911. G.F.C. Opp. G.F.C. Opp. Sept. 10—Critchley* ...... 1 4 Not. 26— Mt. Vernon...... 4 O Sept. 17— Ml. Vernon...... 1 0 1912. Sept. 24—Colombia O ral___ 1 1 June 11— Battleship .Vloltke. 6 2

EUREKA ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL CLUB. The Eureka Association Foot Ball Club, which is under the auspices of the Eureka Lodge, Sons of St. George, having their headquarters at the Horton Building, n o East 125th street, was organized by a few members who were formerly of the Bronx United and are well known amongst the followers of the soccer game. Their idea was to include an athletic feature as well as fra­ ternal in the above order, and it was met with a ready response by several of the members. They started the season heavily handicapped as regards players of a caliber to carry success in the New York League, most people being under the impression 1. C. C. Pickford. President. New York Foot Bailers' Protective Association; 2. James Dunlap,Vice-President. New York Foot Bailers’ Protective Association ; 8. Theo. Hillman. Treasurer, New York Foot Bailers’ Protective Association ; 4. P. C. Hyde. Financial and Corresponding Secretary, New York Foot Bailers' Protective Association. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 75

that they had to be members of the order. The foot ball club is open to anyone to become a member, as the sole object is to foster the soccer game in this city. W e finished the season of 1911-12 in a rather low position, but not discouraging, as most clubs meet their greatest diffi­ culties during the first season. There appear brighter prospects for the coming season and the committee hope to make a good showing in the league table at the end of the 1912 season. The Eurekas, in selecting Mr. Eric Lord secretary of the foot ball team, have made a move in the right direction, as he is one of the most popular soccerites in the Metropolitan district and at all times working for the interest of his club and soccer in general.

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This association was founded in August, 1912, for the purpose of assisting players injured during the progress of the games. The movement has met with great enthusiasm by the players, the clubs seeing that such an association would relieve them of responsibility' towards the player and the players realizing that the assurance would keep their family from want should any misfortune befall them, and inexpensive, considering that all benefits are obtained on payment of the entrance fee of 50 cents. It is the intention of the executive committee to run a series of “Charity Cup” games to increase the fund, and offers have already been received from the leading players in the vicinity of New York City to participate in these games. Several sums of money have been guaranteed should occa­ sion arise that it was needed. , The list of officers is as follows: Honorary president, G. R. Manning, M .D .; honorary vice-presidents. T. C. Cliff. S. Sloan. Aaron Jones and A. H. Dale; president, C. C. Pickford; vice- president. James Dunlap; treasurer. Theodore Dillm an; finan­ cial and corresponding secretary. Fred C Hyde. 812 Jackson Avenue. New York (telephone. 4679-W Melrose). The executive committee is composed of the following: W. A. Campbell, W . Hollywood, W . Reid. T. Bagnall. E. Lord, W. Mcyerscough, C. Henderson, J. Hegan, J. Gillespie, W . Newman. W. U. Baird, W . Piell, J. M. Hutchinson, E. Shaw, V. Alvarez. 1, Becker; 2. Cobill; 3, McKimiett; p. Hayes. Vico Capt.; S. D. Hares; 6, H. Ellis. Capt.; 7. DuilUle; S. Pair; 9, W jn ; 10, Mnrphv; 11. Creighton; IS, Humphries; 13. Michaels. Webber, Photo, CAMERON SOCCER FOOT RA M , TEAM. NEW YORK, N. Y, Metropolitan and District Amateur League.

1. Allen, Referee: L'. Nadel; 3. Whelan: 4. Taylor: 5. Brooks; 0 Cusack' Henderson; S. Williams: a. Blythe; 10. R. Hale. Capt.; U . P. Hale; 12. Waimsley; 13, Cochran: 14. Mascot. HUDSON UNITED SOCCER TOOT BALL CLUB TEAM, NEW YORK CITY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 77

Hibernian Association Foot Ball Club, Jersey City, N. J. The Hibernians, one of the new­ est additions to the amateur foot ball world, bids fair to make a name for themselves in American soccer circles. Formed during the summer of 1912, the Hibs have got a team together which they hope will bring some of the honors of the sotcer foot ball world to Jersey City. Thomas J. Jordan, the popular president of the club and one of Jersey City's popular citizens, is at the head of the organization, and, commanding as he does the esteem of his brother officials and all the players, he may be termed the right man in the right place. William P. Kennedy, the vice-president, may be relied upon, to capably assume' the THOMAS J. JORDAN duties of president when occasion Prwident Hibernian Association Foot Ball Club. Jersey City, N. J. requires it. Sydney H. Shepherd, who last season was associated with the Washington Foot Ball Club, is the treasurer of the new club. Terence J. McKenna, former manager of the Washingtons, who won the honors in the second division of the Metropolitan and District Amateur League last season, is confident that he will pilot the Hibernians successfully through the first division of the same league, and is even 1 hopeful that at the end of this season the Hibs will be found at the top of the first division. Amongst the new players secured for the Hibernians are T. Keith. T. Lamberton, T. McKenna, J. McCallum. S. Shepherd. J. Glendinning, all of the Washington F.C.; P. McKenna (Brooklyn Celtics), A. McGowan (Columbia Oval), Wm. San- dison and J. Preston (Bayonne Thistles), and E. Shields and J. Coupland, of Glasgow, Scotland. Manager McKenna expects to add a few others before the season is very old. The club is fortunate in securing excellent grounds, conveniently located at Montgomery and Merseles Streets, Jersey City. 1, S. Nadel. secretary, Metropolitan anil District Amateur Foot Ball League; 2. II. J. C. MacKarnema. vice-prvsldent. Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Hall league: 3. L Nadel, treasurer. Metropolitan and IM>trict Amateur Foot Ball League; 4. W. Allen, refers. Metropolitan aud District Amateur Foot Hall league; 5. J. Drake, referee. Metropolitan and District Ama­ teur Foot Ball League: a. V. E. William?, referee. Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 79

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A f f il ia t e d w i t h t h e A m e r ic a n A m a t e u r F oot B a l l A s s o c ia t io n . SEASON 1911-12. B y S. N a d el, S ecretary. President, J. Gillespie; vice-president, H. J. C. Mackarness; treasurer, L. Nadel; secretary, S. Nadel. The remarkable growth in popularity of soccer foot ball in the Eastern States, especially among the younger element, was the direct cause of the formation of the Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League. For the past few years there had been a distinct feeling among clubs playing in the vicinity of New York City that there was a very desirable element in the form of younger players, who, through their .inexperience and lack of organization, were destined to pass most of their time during the playing season on the side line instead of getting the actual play. On October 22, 1911, the present secretary called a meeting of representatives of the organized clubs playing in New York City, with the object of forming an organization to foster these players, and the exchange of views led to the formation of the New York Amateur Junior Foot Ball League, the name being afterwards changed to its present title. Eight clubs answered the call, and each club entered a team in the new competition: Anglo-American F.C .; Boys’ Club F. C.; Gibraltar F.C.; German F.C.; Hudson United F.C.; N.Y. Celtic F.C; St. George’s F.C., and the Cameron F.C. After the necessary preliminaries had been arranged, the schedule was drawn up and the season formally opened on November 5, 1911. When the games had commenced and the league had become an established factor in foot ball circles, application for admis­ sion were received from so many clubs, that in the early part of December, a Second Division was formed to accommo­ date the new comers. The following clubs comprised Division II and opened their schedule on December 31, 1911: Albion, Cambridge, Crescent, Corinthian, Hungarian, Washington, making a total of fourteen clubs in the lea.eue within two months of its formation. 1. Lewis; 2. Guerin ('apt.; 3. W. Devine; 4, Scully; 5, Crouk: 0. O'Lough- lln; 7, Dever; 8. M. Devise; 9. Schmidt; 10, Ahern; 11, johnwton; 12, W IIIU; 13. Mahoney; 14. Fnrrleker. ALBION SOCCBR FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. NEW YOItK CITY.

1. Wyllle; 2. Roberts; 3. 0. Corbett; 4, W. Perry; 5. T. Corbett; 6. F. Perry; 7. TMli; 8. Greenfield; 9. Aleock: 10. Bailey; 11. W. Shakespeare; 12. A. Shakespeare: 13. Craig; 14. Palmer: 15. II. Corbett. Mascot: 16. A. Corbett; 17. Brewla; 18. Ince: 19. Clark; 20. Houston; 21. Wilkloson; 22. Bills; 23. Rllxt. AUBURN (N. Y.) ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 81

On Washington’s Birthday, February 22, 1912, an exhibition game was played at McNulty Field, between two teams repre­ senting the two divisions and, although hampered by unfavorable weather, an exciting and interesting game was played. The line-up of the teams were as follows:

FIRST DIVISION. Red Shirts. C. Ferro, Gibraltar F.C., goal; H. Shanholt, Anglo-American F.C., left back; C. H. Hedgecock, St. Georges F.C., right back; A. R. Black, captain, N.Y. Celtics, left half-back; J. Buddie, Cameron F.C., center half-back; H. Jansen, German F.C., right half-back; J. Hein, Boys’ Club F.C., outside left; W . Walmsley, Hudson United F.C., inside le ft: J. McKillip, Cameron F.C. center; R. Hale, Hudson United F.C., inside right; G. Trimble, St. George’s F.C., outside right. RESERVES. S. Demby, St. George’s F.C.; W . Nulty, N.Y. Celtic F C .; W. Weeks, N.Y. Celtic F .C : G. Blythe, Hudson United F .C .; J. Ball, Anglo-American F.C.

SECOND DIVISION. Black and White Striped Jerseys. J. Gracey, Washington F.C., goal; T. McConnell, Washington F.C., left back; P. Longhurst (Captain), Crescent F.C.. right back; H. F. O’Loughlin, Albion F.C.; left half-back; J Hager, Hungarian F.C., center half-back: J. Gotnory, Hungarian F.C., right half-back; S. Abrahams, Cambridge F.C.. outside left; S. Demby. Corinthian F.C., inside left; W . C. W illis, Albion F.C.. center; S. Koffler, Corinthian F.C., inside right; J. Thom­ son, Crescent F .C , outside right. RESERVES. W. Johnston, Albion F.C.; W. Devine, Albion F.C.; B. Taub, Cambridge F.C.; M Taub, Cambridge F.C.; T. H. Anderson, Washington F.C. V. E. Williams, C. J. McAuley, Linesmen. W . Allen, Referee. The game was very keenly contested and, although it re­ sulted in a win for the First Division by 2 goals to nil, a draw was only averted by the splendid defense of the winners. It was not until a few minutes before the close of the first half that the First Division forwards broke away, and J. McKillip 1, Scott, Hon. Pres.; 2. Dc Baun; 3. Barclay. Sec.Treas.; 4, Allen: 5. Terry, l'hys. I>lr.; 8, Hunt.-Ison, VicePres.; 7, Blackball, Pres.; 8. Hunter. Capt.; 9, Puffin. ViceOapt.; 10. Darlington; 11, Brown; 12. Shanholt; 1.1. Fraser; 14, Beckett; 1.1. Scott. Jr.. Mascot. Mersereau, Photo. CENTRAL Y.M.C.A. SOCCER FOOT BALL CLFB TEAM, BROOKLYN. N. Y.

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(Cameron) scored with a shot that just eluded the goalie’s finger tips. Upon resumption, the Second Division endeavored to even the score, but the defense of the “Firsts” proved too strong and the “Stripes” found it impossible to put the ball past the custodian, and the second goal was scored by R. Hale (Hudson United) from a pass from G. Trimble (St. George's) after a fine exhibition of combination play. Although the winter was unusually severe, it did not dampen the enthusiasm displayed by the various clubs, and the strug­ gle for supremacy became more interesting as the season drew on. In the First Division it was particularly keen, on December 31 the Celtics and St. George's teams having only lost two points each, and the Camerons. Boys' Club and Hudson United, four points each, while in the Second Division four teams out of the six were practically drawn at the top, each only losing two points until very near the close. The keen struggle was kept up until the very last game of the season, St. George’s F.C. winning the championship of the First Division, losing only one game during the entire sea­ son, with the Cameron F.C. a good second, with one point less than the winners. The Second Division was won bv the Washington F.C., and the Corinthian F.C. finished second.

FINAL STANDING OF THE LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION. '---- Goals----' Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. St. George’s . . . . 14 11 1 2 46 18 24 Cameron ...... 14 11 2 1 39 13 23 N.Y. Celtics-- 14 9 5 o 17 18 18 Hudson United. 14 8 5 1 25 24 17 Anglo-American 14 5 9 o 32 28 10 Boys' Club ...... 14 5 9 o 26 14 10 German ...... 14 3 10 1 5 47 7 Gibraltar ...... 14 1 12 1 6 34 3

SECOND DIVISION. Washington ___ _10 8 2 o 31 16 16 Corinthian ...... 10 7 3 o 27 20 14 Hungarian ...... 10 6 4 o 26 20 12 Albion ...... 10 5 5 o 10 12 10 Crescent ...... 10 3 7 o 3 35 6 Cambridge ...... 10 1 9 o 2 28 2

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Through the efforts of Mr. H. J. C. Mackarness, vice-president of the league, a handsome trophy was presented to the league and was awarded to the St. George’s F.C. as champions of the league, season 1911-12. Mention should be made here of the referees, who gave such valuable aid to the league by the manner in which they officiated at the games. These gentlemen were Messrs. V. E. Williams. A. T. Longhurst, W . Allen, J. Drake and C. J. McAuley.

CORINTHIAN FIELD CLUB SOCCER TEAM. The Corinthian soccer team which was formed in the fall of 1911 was composed mainly of young men who had received their knowledge of the game in the New York City high schools and several who had played the game on the other side. O f all the practice games (which were played with well-known teams and which helped considerably to concentrate the players into a well-balanced team) the Corinthians won eight, drew two, and lost none. When the Second Division of the Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League was formed, the Corinthians were one of the first teams to enter. Ten league games were ptayed, which rsulted in seven victories and three defeats. The last match of the season was with the Washington F.C. for the championship and it resulted in a defeat for the Corinthians, thereby forcing them to be content with second honors. They have won many admirers by the great pluck, grit and determina­ tion shown in all games. The chief goal scorers were Samuel Koffler ( n ) . John Donovan (6), and Max Demby (5). The wonderful success of the team may be in a large measure attributed to the efficient work of the captain. John Donovan and to the untiring efforts of the officials of the club. The Corinthians will be members of the First Division of the league and have great expectations of bettering the record established during the season of 1911-12, Thev will also endeavor to have a team entered in the Second Division of the league. The man­ ager for 1912-13 is Maurice Silverstone, 4 East 115th Street, New York City. ______ST. GEORGE'S FOOT BALL CLUB. President. S. Nadel; vice-president. E. Broming; secretary, W A. Campbell, assistant secretary, P. L. Johnson; treasurer, S. Gooch. The record of St. George's F.C. in the Metropolitan and District A.F. League is one that its members can be justly 1 McKay: 2 0 McAllister: 3. Adam. M *r.; 4, Lennox; 3. Lick ley: 6, Kettle*; 7. Lawson; 8. McLearie, Trainer: !>! Wilson: 10. J. McAllister: 11. McHollan: 12. Knowles: IS. Talt: 14. Cooper; 15. F. Carter. Capt. WEST HUDSON A.A. SOCCER FOOT K A IJ. TEAM. HAUR1SON. N. 1. winners, American Foot Hall Association Cup. and Champions National Association Foot Ball League o( Now J o rse y . SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 87 proud of, their success in winning the championship being due to the combined efforts of every player. The only game lost was versus N.Y. Celtics on November 19, 1911, by the score z— I ; and only two more points were lost throughout the entire season, one to the Hudson United on December 24, store 4—4 and one to the Camerons on rebruary 18, scorc 2—2. Toe latter game was played under particularly trying circum­ stances, as a defeat would have practically meant losing the championship, and there was not a word to be said 111 favor of either team when they stepped on the field. When the game was over it was admitted by players and spectators alike that no finer or more exciting contest had been played in the league during the season. St.G . Opp. St.O . Opp. Nor. 6— Gorman ...... 0 t p.t\ 24—podium U n ite d .... 4 4 Nov. 12—Hudson United.... 3 a Dec. 31-Gcrman ...... 1 <• Nov. I#—Celtic* ...... 1 2 <•»». « - 2 » r*,u r ...... ! ! Nov. 2» -Boys’ Club...... 5 2 Jan. 2*—« ell Ion ...... « ‘ Dec. 3—Camerons ...... 1 2 Pel.. 11— Anglo-American .. I I Dee. 10—Gibraltar * « W-ConHinm. ■ ■■■ 1 Dec. 17—Auglo-American . . 4 1 §*t‘b. 2o— Boyi l lub (forfeit). Played. 11; won, 11; lost. 1; drawn, 2; points, 24.

CAMERON F.C. RESERVES. A. H. Dale, manager; C. C. Pickford, secretary loo West 69th St., New York City; H. Ellis, captain; P. Hayes, vice- captain. The team entered bv the Camerons in the newly organized Metropolitan and District Amateur League certainly acquitted themselves with a great deal of credit in their first venture, cap­ turing second place in the league and only losing out to St. George’s by the narrow margin of one point. Undoubtedly the two contests between these two well-known rivals decided the winner, as the Camerons, after leading by 2 goals to i until near time on the St. George’s ground, fell to pieces in the last fifteen minutes of the game and allowed their opponents to score three goals. The return game on the Camerons ground ended in a draw, two goals each, the Camerons being unfortu­ nate to have their left back absent through a misunderstanding. The strong point of the Camerons was in their defense, only thirteen goals being scored against them in fourteen games. The club lost only two games during the season; viz., the bt. George’s game, and with Hudson United in the first match the season, when the team had not begun to weld itself together. The full result of league games played follows: 1. John M. Watt. Paterson, N. J., Honorary President; 2, Duncan Carswell, Orange. N. J.. Financial Secretary; 3, Harry Craig. Paterson, N. J., Tr*rsurer; i, Andrew M. Brown, Philadelphia, Pa.. President. OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN FOOT BALL ASSOCIATION. SI*ALBINO'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 89

Camerons (A ), i; Hudson United, 2. Camerons (A), 3; Gibraltar, o. Camerons (H ), 4; Germans, 0. Camerons (A ), 4; Anglo-Americans, 2. Camerons (A ), 2; St. George's, 4. Camerons ( H ), 4; New York Celtics, o. Camerons ( H ), 7; Gibraltar, 1. Camerons (A ), 2; Boys’ Club, o. Camerons ( H ), 5; Anglo-Americans, o. Camerons ( H ), 3; Hudson United, 2. Camerons ( H ), 2; St. George’s, 2. Camerons (A ), 2; Germans, o. Camerons ( H ), won by forfeit; Boys Club Camerons (A ), won by forfeit; New York Celtics. Total number of games played, 14; won, 11; lost, 2; drawn, 1; goals for, 39; goals against, 13; total number of points. 23. HUDSON UNITED FOOT BALL CLUB. The officials are: R. Hall, president; L. Nadel, vice-president; S. Cusack, treasurer; P. Hall, secretary; R. Hall, captain, W. Brooks, vice-captain. Starting with eight members, the club rapidly gained both in strength and numbers as the season progressed, and finished in the creditable position of fourth in the Metropolitan and District League, having won eight of its league games, drawing one and losing five. The only drawn game was against the champion St. George’s, after one of the hardest fought games of the league campaign, each team scoring four times. Victories were regis­ tered against the Cameron F.C. by the score of 2 to I, and against the strong Celtics’ reserves by the odd goal in five. The club established a unique record of not suffering defeat on its home grounds. The leading goal scorers were R. Hale. 19; Wal- mesky, 14; Cochran, 11; P. Hall, 8, and Taylor, 7. CLUB RECORD FOR SEASON. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. 26 16 8 2 71 42

CENTRAL Y. M. C. A. SOCCER CLUB OF BROOKLYN. During the season of 1911-12, the Central Y .M C.A. Soccer Club of Brooklyn made the best record of its career, meeting defeat but three times. Its most notable victory was over the Staten Island Club, champions of the Field Club and Soccer League of New York and New Jersey. THE CROWN PRINCE ADDRESSING THE HUNGARIAN SOCCER FOOT B A L L TEAM. « Olympic Games, 1912, Stockholm. Sweden.

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The officers for the ensuing year are: C. M. Blackhall, presi­ dent; L. H. De Baun, vice-president; J. G. Barclay, secretary and treasurer; E. J. Darlington, Captain; S. N. B. Hunter, vice- captain. The record of last season follows; 1911. September 30—Central Y.M.C.A., 3; Montclair A.C., October 7—Central Y.M.C.A., 14; Richmond County Club, 4. Octobcr 14—Central Y.M.C.A., 1; Crescent A.C., o. October 28—Central Y.M.C.A., 2; Bensonhurst F.C., 2. November 4—Central Y.M.C.A., 5; Boys’ Club, 5. November 7—Central Y.M.C.A., 3; Brooklyn F.C ., 3. November 18—Central Y.M.C.A., 1; Overseas Club, 2. November 30—Central Y.M.C.A., 2; Montclair A.C., I. December 2—Central Y.M.C.A., 3; Columbia University, 2. December 23—Central Y.M.C.A., I ; Staten Island Club, 10. 1912. March 9—Central Y.M.C.A., 5; Bensonhurst F.C., 2. March 23—Central Y.M.C.A., 6; Cameron F.C., 2. March 30—Central Y.M.C.A., 4; Crescent A.C., 1. April 6—Central Y.M.C.A., 2; Staten Island Club, 1. April 13—Central Y.M.C.A., o; Crescent A.C., 2. April 20—Central Y.M.C.A., 6; Boys’ Club, o. Won, to; lost, 3; drawn, 3- Goals, 58; opponents, 37. WEST HUDSON SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB, HARRISON, N. J. B y T. A dam . The W'est Hudson soccer eleven of Harrison, N. J., was organized in the Fall of 1905 through the efforts of Mr. Robert Marshall, through seeing the final of the Metropolitan Cup between the Caledonians of New York and the Hollywood Inn of Yonkers. Mr. Marshall challenged the winners and said he could pick a local team and beat them with the assistance of Thomas Gorman. The same was done and the game was played with the Caledonians, who had won the championship, and the Hudsons won, 4— r. Then the Hudsons organized into a per­ manent club and entered into the Metropolitan City League of v.eW X " * . ««1 t*>e New Jersey State League and won the hampionshiLis ° f both leagues and the American Association ilso, thereby winning the title of triple champions. The next season, 1906-07, they were in the A.F.A., Metropolitan League, md National League and were put out of the running in the 92 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

A.F.A. in the third round, but landed both championships in National and Metropolitan Leagues. In 1907-08 Mr. R. Marshall gave up the management of the Hudson and Thomas Adam was elected manager in his place The Hudsons were entered in both the A.F.A. and National League and won both championships, were awarded gold watches from the National League and gold medals from the A.F.A. and were also winners of the Metropolitan League, but through some mixup with the officials of the Metropolitan League the Hudsons did not press their claim and dropped out of the league. In 1909-10 the Hudsons entered the A.F.A. and National League and won the National League honors by winning 13 games and drawing I, something that has never been accom­ plished by any club, that of going through the whole competition of 14 games and not suffering a defeat. It was the Brooklyn club who were fortunate to draw with them I—I. The Hudsons were put out of the running in the A.F.A. in 1910-11. The Hudsons entered the National and A.F.A. and had one of the worst seasons since they had organized, through players being injured and being handicapped by some of their best players working in other States. The season of 1911-12 was the most successful in the his­ tory of the Harrisonites, they having won the A.F.A. Cup and the championship of the National League. The record: EXHIBITION GAMES. We9t Hudsons 3: Brooklyn 4. Went Hndsons I; Wtlberforoe 2. West lltiilsons 1: Wllberforce 1. West Hudson* 2: Taeony 4. Went Hudson* 3: Scottish Amor. 2. West Hudson* 7; Brooklyn 1. West Hudsons 1: Rangers 3. West Hudsons 8; Brooklyn 2. West Hudsons 2; Scottish Amor. 1. West Hudsons 3; St. Leo 2. Played. 10; won. 6; lost. 4; drawn. 1. CCP TIB GAMES. W est Hudsons 2; Tacony. 1. West Hndsons 3, Victors 3. West Hudsons 2. J. & P. Coates 1. West Hudsons 1. \ letors o. West Rudsons 3; Wllberforce 0. West Hudsons 1; Rangers 0. West Hndsons 1. Victors 1. NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES. West Hndsons 2; Jersey A.C. 0. West Hudsons 8; Bronx United 1. West Hndsons 0: Bronx United 2. West Hudson* 3: Rangers 1. West Hudsons 2; Scottish Amer. 1. West Hndsons 3; Brooklyn 0. West Hudsons 2: Brooklyn 2. West Hndsons 5; Scottish-Amer. 1. 'Vest Hudsons 2; Wilberforce 2. West Hudsons 0: Rangers I. West Hudsons 2; True BluesS West Hndsons 4; True Bluea 0. West Hudsons 3: Jersey A.C. 0. Won. 9: lost. 2: drawn. 2. The officials for 1912-13 are as follows: 1912-13—President, Zeph. Knowles; vice-president, Otto W il­ lis; secretary, Edward O’Brien, treasurer, John D. Castles; manager, Thos. T. Adam, 34 Maple Street, Kearny, N. J. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 93

National Association Foot Ball League of New Jersey The National Association Foot Ball League, the premier soccer league of New Jersey, with headquarters in Newark, N. J., was organized August 14, 1906, at Kearny, N. J. The officials for the season of 1912-13 are as follows: Presi­ dent, John Grundy, Bayonne, N. J . ; vice-president, William Nixon, Paterson, N. J . ; secretary, John Lone, 38 Maple St., Kearny, N. J .; treasurer, David Douglas, East Newark, N. J.

How t h e C l u b s F in i s h e d for th e S e a s o n 1911-12. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Pts. West Hudson ...... 13 9 2 2 20 Wilberforce ...... 12 6 2 4 16 True Blues ...... 11 5 3 3 >3 Paterson Rangers ...... 12 5 4 3 13 Jersey A.C...... 13 4 6 3 u Brooklyn F.C...... 11 4 5 2 to Bronx United ...... 11 2 5 4 8 Scottish-American ...... 12 2 9 1 5 THE SCHEDULE FOR SEASON 1912-13. The games will be played on the grounds of the first named club. The schedule follows: OCTOBER. 6, Wilberforce vs. Brooklyn F.C., Paterson Rangers vs. Scot­ tish-Americans, West Hudsons vs. True Blues, Jersey A.C. vs. Brooklyn Wanderers, Newark Caledonians vs. Bronx United; 13, Scottish-Americans vs. Brooklyn F.C., True Blues vs. Brook­ lyn Wanderers, Newark Caledonians vs. West Hudsons, Paterson Rangers vs. Wilberforce, Jersey A.C. vs. Bronx United; 20, West Hudsons vs. Paterson Rangers, Wilberforce vs. Jersey A.C., Newark Caledonians vs. True Blues; 27, Bronx United vs. Wilberforce, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Brook­ lyn F.C., Scottish-Americans vs. Newark Caledonians, Paterson Rangers vs. True Blues, Jersey A.C. vs. West Hudsons. NOVEMBER. 3, Wilberforce vs. True Blues, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Jersey A.C., West Hudsons vs. Scottish-Americans. Newark Caledonians vs. Paterson Rangers, Bronx United vs. Brooklyn Wanderers; 10, MICHAEL H. MURRAY, JOSEPH B. BAERNCOPF, Honorary President Inter-City Amateur Soccer Foot Ball Secretary-Captain, Sheffield Association Foot Ball Club, League of New Jersey: Donor of M uray Challenge Cup. Newark, N. J. Ginsberg, Photo. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 9»

True Rlues vs. Brooklyn F.C., Bronx United vs. West Hudsons, Scottish-Americans vs. Wilberforce, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Newark Caledonians, Paterson Rangers vs. Jersey A.C.; 17, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Paterson Rangers, West Hudsons vs. Brook­ lyn Wanderers, True Blues vs. Bronx United, Newark Cale­ donians vs. Wilberforce, Jersey A.C. vs. Scottish-Americans; 24, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Paterson Rangers, Wilberforce vs. West Hudsons, Newark Caledonians vs. Brooklyn F.C., Jersey A.C. vs. True Blues, Scottish-Americans vs. Bronx United. DECEMBER. 1, Paterson Rangers vs. Bronx United. West Hudsons vs. Brooklyn F.C., True Blues vs. Scottish-Americans, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Wilberforce, Jersey A.C. vs. Newark Caledonians; 8, Scottish-Americans vs. Brooklyn Wanderers, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Bronx United; 15, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Wilberforce, Scottish- Americans vs. Paterson Rangers, True Blues vs. West Hudsons, Bronx United vs. Newark Caledonians; 22, Brooklyn Wander­ ers vs. True Blues, West Hudsons vs. Newark Caledonians, W il­ berforce vs. Paterson Rangers, Bronx United vs. Jersey A.C. • 2g, Paterson Rangers vs. West Hudsons, Jersey A.C. vs. Wilber­ force. True Blues vs. Newark Caledonians, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Scottish-Americans. JA N U A R Y 5, Wilberforce vs. Bronx United, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Brooklyn Wanderers, Newark Caledonians vs. Scottish-Americans, West Hudsons vs. Jersey A .C .; 12, True Blues vs. Wilberforce, Jersey A.C. vs. Brooklyn F.C., Scottish-Americans vs. West Hudsons, Paterson Rangers vs. Newark Caledonians, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Bronx United; 19. Brooklyn F.C. vs. True Blues West Hud­ sons vs. Bronx United, Wilberforce vs. Scottish-Americans, Newark Caledonians vs. Brooklyn Wanderers, Jersey A.C. vs. Paterson Rangers; 26, Paterson Rangers vs. Brooklyn F.C. Brooklyn Wanderers vs. West Hudsons, Bronx United vs. True Blues, Wilberforce vs. Newark Caledonians, Scottish-Americans vs. Jersey A.C. F E B R U A R Y . 2, Paterson Rangers vs. Brooklyn Wanderers, West Hudsons vs. Wilberforce, Brooklyn F.C. vs. Newark Caledonians, True Blues vs. Jersey A.C., Bronx United vs. Scottish-Americans; 9, Bronx United vs. Paterson Rangers. Brooklyn F.C. vs. West Hudsons, Scottish-Americans vs. True Blues, Wilberforce vs. Brooklyn Wanderers. Newark Caledonians vs. Jersey A .C .; 16, Rrooklyn Wanderers vs. Scottish-Americans, Bronx United vs. Brooklyn F.C.; 23, True Blues vs. Paterson Rangers, Brooklyn Wanderers vs. Jersey A.C. 1, H. Pitt, Committeeman; 2. J. Monk. Committeeman; 8, Jefferya; 5. Griffith*; 5. N. Rallley; 0. Cromble; 7, Mars- den; 8. Force; 9, L, Sldebottom, Trainer; 10. W. Rallley; 11, T. Cooke, Mgr.; 12. H. Moore. Capt.; 13, Barlow; 14, Cann; IS, B. Holden, 8ee.; 10, Leadbeater; 17, Gradwell. HAWTHORNE 80CCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. ELIZABETH, N. J. Winners 8t. George Challenge Cap. 1911*12. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 97

St. George’s Soccer Foot Ball League, Newark, N. J.

The St. George’s League of Newark, N. J„ was organized in [908. The first year consisted of six clubs, namely: Wilberforce of Paterson. Loyalty of Passaic, Kingsley of Kearney, Haw­ thorne of Elizabeth, Birmingham of Newark, and Sheffield of Newark. No trophy was obtained until 1909, when the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Order Sons of St. George, donated a loving cup to be played for yearly. WINNERS OF CUP CHAMPIONSHIP. 1909-10—Wilberforce, of Paterson. 1910-11— Hawthorne, of Elizabeth. 1911-12—Hawthorne, of Elizabeth. The Paterson and Passaic teams did not have any team in St. George’s League last season, owing to the Sunday games.

HAWTHORNE SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB OF ELIZABETH, N. J. The Hawthorne Soccer Foot Ball Club, of Elizabeth, N. J., is champion of the S t George’s League of Newark. The eleven is one of the strongest playing in New Jersey, and will, no doubt, the coming season make a strong bid for the championship of the State. Following is a record of the club for the past two seasons: Season 1910-11—Winners of St. George’s League, winning nine games out of ten. Season 1911-12—Winners of the S t George's League a second time, winning six games and having two games forfeited to Hawthorne out of eight. SEASON 1911-1912. H.C. Opp. H.C. Opp. Sept. 18—Nairn A. A."...... 1 1 Nor. 12—O’Keefe A. A.* .... 4 0 Sept. 24—O’Keefe A .A .V ...8 0 Nov. 28— Elizabeth United*. 4 2 Oft. 1—Eureka A.A.*...... 2 8 Dec. 2— Plainfield F .C .* ... 0 2 Oct. 8— Elizabeth United*. 2 1 Dec. a— Sheffield F .C .t.. . T 2 Oct. 14— Plainfield A .C .*... 2 2 Dec. 18—Eagle A .A .*...... forfeit Oct. 1.%—Sheffield F .C .t-- 3 1 Dec. 21— Roberts Nelsont.. 3 1 Oct. 22— Birmingham F.C.t 7 0 Jan. 1—Kingsley Lodget... 7 2 Oct. 29—Earle A .A .*...... 2 2 Jan. 8—Roberts Nelsont.. forfeit Nor. 4— Nairn A .A ."...... 2 1 Jan. 15-—Birmingham F.C.t forfeit Nov. &—Kingsley L*>dget.. 3 1 • Amateur League, t St. George'* League. 1, Tlbbfts; 2. Kendall: 3. Stanley: 4. Tart; 5. Walker; fl. Baerneopf. Capt.: 7, Johnaon; 8. Wtaarmbj; 9. Green: 10. Board man: It, Crompton: 12, A. Peach: 13. Parker; 14, Field; 15. J. Je9. Mgr.: 18. Hamnett; 17, Bolroyd; 18, Boier; 18, Martin; 20, G. Peaeh. SHEFFIELD ASSOCIATION FOOT BAIX CLUB TEAM, NEWARK, N. J. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 99

SHEFFIELD ASSOCIATION SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB, 1911-1912. The Sheffield Association Foot Ball Club of Newark, N. J., completed the most successful season of its career. Altogether twenty-four games were played; of these, fourteen were won, four drawn and six lost. The team scored sixty goals against its opponents, while its own goal was pierced forty times. Con­ sidering the ability of the teams that met the “Shefs,” this rec­ ord is a highly creditable one. The club was unfortunate during the latter part of the season in having a number of its best players on the injured list, and, but for this fact, the record would have undoubtedly been much better. The team finished second in the St. George's League and progressed as far as the third round in the American Amateur Foot Ball Association Cup competition. The Sheffield team is composed entirely of members of the Sheffield Lodge, Sons of St. George, and on account of the fact that membership is limited only to Englishmen, the club is handicapped in its selection of players. The officers who served the club during the season of 1911- 1912 are as follows: Manager, John Jeff; treasurer, Benjamin Shephard ; secretary and captain, Joseph B. Baenicopf; league representative, W illiam A. Tart. The season's record, 1911-12, is as follows:

Games won, 14; games lost, 6; gain™ drawn. 4. Goals—Sheffield. 60; opponents, 40. Against. Result. Competition. Sept. 17— Elisabeth United...... Lost 1—2...... Exhibition. Sept. 24— Hawthorne A .A ...... Drew 1—1...... Exhibition. Oct. 1—Haledon Thistle*...... Drew o— 0 ...... Exhibition. Oct. 8—Carteret F.C...... Won 4— 1...... Exhibition. Oct. 15— Hawthorne A .A ...... Lost 1—3...... St. George League. Oct. 22— Kingsley A .A ...... Won 4— 1...... St. George league. Oct. 20— Robert* Nelson ...... Won 4—0 ...... St. George League. Nov. 5— Birmingham F.C...... Won 5—0 ...... St. George League. Nov. 12— Haledon Thistle*...... Won 2— 1------Exhibition. Nov. 19—Carteret F.C...... Won 2— 1...... Exhibition. Nov. 26— Kingsley A.A...... Won 2— 1...... Exhibition. Nov. 30— Newark F.C ...... I» * t 0—3...... Exhibition. Bee. 3—Hawthorne A.A...... Lout 2—7...... St. George league. Dec. 10—Robert*-Nelson ...... Won 5— 1 ...... St. George League. Dec. 24— Sheffield Be*...... Won 5—2...... Exhibition. Dec. 25—Birmingham F.C...... Won 5—0 ...... Exhibition. Jan. 7—St. George’s B ...... Won 4—2 ...... American Amateur Cup. Feb. 18— Hungarians ...... Won 5—2...... N. Y. and D. Leagne. Feb. 25—Washington F.C ...... Won 2—1...... American Amateur Cup. Mar. 3— Washington F.C...... Drew 0—0 ...... N. V. and D. League. Mar. 10—St. George’s F.C...... Lost 1—S...... N. Y. and D. League. Mar. 17—Critchley F.C...... Lost 0—2...... American Amatenr Cup. Mar. 31—Birmingham F.C...... Won 4—3...... St. George League. April 7— Kingsley A .A ...... Drew 1—1...... St. George League.

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 101 BIRMINGHAM SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB. Manager, N. Levy; goal, W . Keller; full-backs, Ed Sutton and H. Procto; half-backs, Minor, Foster and Bowling; for­ wards, J. Marshall, J. Cromton, Swallwell, Collins and Wood- house. Entered in the Sons of St. George’s League of 1909, 1910 and 1911, also in the American Amateur Cup Series of 1910, playing three games with the Brooklyn F.C., resulting in two ties and the loss of the final to the Brooklyns by the score of 5 to I.

HOLY CROSS SOCCER TEAM, HARRISON, N. J. W ith a record for 1911-1912 of ten victories, one defeat and three tie games, the Holy Cross Soccer Foot Ball Eleven of Harrison, N. J., finished its first season. This team has met many of the best junior soccer aggregations in the vicinity during the past season, and managed to display their ability to play fast soccer by rolling up big scores. The only game lost by the Holy Cross team was to the Favor­ ite A.C., of Staten Island. On this occasion the Harrison eleven was opposed by a much heavier and more experienced aggregation, the majority having learned the game in Great Britain. The club has played tie games with the Eureka A.C. of Kearny, N.J., and the Spartans and Birminghams of Newark, NJ- The scores of the games played by the eleven during the past winter are as follows: Holy Cross, 2; Tigers, 1. Holy Cross, 10; Jersey F.C., I. Holy Cross, 2; Alley Boys A.C., 1. Holy Cross, 3; Pastimes, 2. Holy Cross, 1; Eagles, o. Holy Cross, 5; Bergen F.C., o. Holy Cross, 3; Leen A .Q , o. Holy Cross, 3; Barnett F.C., 2. Holy Cross, I ; Rirminghams, 1. Holy Cross, 2; Eurckas, 2. Holy Cross, 1; Spartans, 1. Holy Cross, 5; Willows, 3. Holy Cross, 3; Favorite A.C., 4. Holy Cross, 1; Leen A.C., o.

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The Field Club Soccer League of New York and New Jersey By J. W . M acPhee. 1—Goals— v Won. Lost. Drawn. For.Against. Pts. Staten Island C. & T.C.. .. 8 0 0 47 7 16 Montclair A.C...... • ■ 4 3 1 28 •4 9 Crescent A.C...... 2 3 11 14 7 4 1 19 22 5 Richmond County ...... 7 1 10 58 1 The outstanding feature of the season of 1911-12 was the suc­ cess of the Staten Island Cricket and Tennis Club, who came out as leaders in the competition, winning all of their eight league games, the only time when their supremacy was really threatened being in the games with Montclair and Bensonhurst, which they won by the narrow margin of 2 goals to I, in the former case against a team of only ten men. As leaders it fell to the lot of the Staten Island club to repre­ sent the league in the annual struggle between the Field Club Soccer League of New York and New Jersey and the Cricket Club’s League of Philadelphia, represented by its champion, the Belmont C.C., for the “Crescent Challenge Cup.” This game was played in the Quaker City before a large crowd and was won by the Belmonts by the score of 2-0, which fairly represented the run of the play. The standard of play, however, was not such as might have been expected from two clubs having such reputations. Over-anxiety and keenness prob­ ably accounted for the missing of innumerable chances on both sides. This, however, is the order of the day in cup finals, and we can only regret that the cup has been temporarily wrested from the hands of our league, and hope that another year will find it once more in the possession of one of our clubs. The league was brought into competition with the Cricket Club’s League of Philadelphia again on December 2 at Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, the game beinli played between teams selected from the various clubs of each league. The New York and New Jersev Lea true was represented by the following players: Goal. Harland (C.A.C.l : full-backs, An­ drews (C.A.C.) and McClelland (C.A.C.) ; half-backs, MacPhee (B.F.C.), Armstrong (C.A.C.) and Smith (S.I.); forwards,

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Kaufman, McWhinnie, Dwyer and Nicoll (S.I.) and Dichm (M.A.C.). This proved to be a very interesting match. The Philadel­ phians played a strong game from the start, and at half time had a lead of 2 goals to o. In the second half they continued to press, but without further result. The game appeared to be in their hands when in the last quarter of an hour the New York­ ers seemed to come to life suddenly, and as a result of excellent combination tied the game, the last goal being scored just before the whistle was blown. The prospects for the coming season are distinctively bright. A new club, the Brooklyn Central Y.M.C.A., has been ad­ mitted to membership in the league and promises to take a leading place in the competition. The following league officers were elected for the season 1912-13: President, W . D. Andrews (C.A.C.) ; honorary vice-presi­ dent, R. M. Lepper, Belfast, Ireland; first vice-president, Harry Manley (S.I.) ; second vice-president, J. W. MacPhee (B.F.C.) ; honorary secretary, J. W. MacPhee ( B.F.C.), 48-50 White street, New York; honorary treasurer, James G. Barclay (C.Y.M.C.A.). Executive Committee: G. N. I.edgard (S.I.) ; C. G. Flynn (B.F.C), E. L. Winpennv (M AC), J O. P. Humphreys (C.A.C.), C. P. Urquhart (R.C .), C. M. Blackball (B.Y.M C.A.).

THE STATEN ISLAND CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB. The excellent result of the season’s work was brought about not only by the individual excellence of the members, but also by combination play, which was in evidence on all occasions It woiild be difficult to pick out prominent members of this team, the play of nearly all being of the same excellent standard. Nicol at center forward proved to be the most prolific goal scorer of the league, with 30 goals to his credit. Kaufman, at outside right, played a good game all through the season, and was at times quite brilliant. Doubtless the success of the team as a whole can be attributed in a considerable degree to the presence of Captain A. Warren Smith, who continues to play a sterling game at center half. The following games were played: league games. si. I. Opp- St. 1. Opp. Sept. 80— Richmond County. 9 2 Not. 11—Richmond County.. 13 o Oct. 7—Crescent* ...... 3 0 Not. 25—Montclair ...... 2 1 Oct. 14— Montclair ...... 4 2 Nor. 26—Bcosonbtiret ...... 2 1 Not. 7— Bensonburst ...... 10 0 Not. 30—Crescent* ...... 4 1 %

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HARRY MANLEY. STATEN ISLAND CRICKET AND TENNIS CLUB, AND DAUGHTER. MISS EDITH MANLEY. Mis* Manley presented the Crescent Cup to the Belmont Cricket Club on tho occasion of their defeating Staten Island for the championship of the Inter­ city Private Grounds League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 107

FRIENDLY GAMES. St. I. Opp. 8* I- OPP- C « w n t » ...... ■•■•5 » Montrlalr . . . ; ...... g 2 Central Y.M .C.A...... o 2 Brooklyn F.C.* ...... 2 o • Amateur Cup gam*. _ The officers were: G. H. Ledgard, manager; A. Warren Smith, captain. ----- THE MONTCLAIR ATHLETIC CLUB. The team showed considerable improvement among its in­ dividual members, but seldom had a full side, thus necessitating frequent changes in position and spoiling the chances of good combination play. W ith a full team and a more experienced goal-keeper the Montclair Club would undoubtedly have given Staten Island a close race for first place. The best game of the season was jlayed at Livingston, S. I., in which Montclair lost to the lead­ ers by a 2-1 score with only ten men. Prominent among the members of the team were Captain Leslie Gardner at center half, Winpenny at right half. Murray at back and Deim and Ractzer on the left wing of the forward line. The following games were played: LEAGUE GAMES. Mootc. Opp. Monte. Opp. Sept. 23-Crew «it« ...... 1 1 N o t. ^Richmond County. 5 2 lk -1 1 4 —Slat™ Island --- 2 4 Not. JJUten I"!*';'1 •••• J * N ot. 7—Crencuta ...... O 2 Dec. »—Richmond County. 11 0 Not. 11—Bcnsonburat ...... 5 2 Dw- » —BcmonJjunt ...... 3 1 FRIENDLY GAMES. Monte. Opp. Monte. Opp. Central Y.M .C.A...... 1 2 5 nJr* l,n " l l n i ...... ? 1? rii-tituinhurst ...... 1 ® Brooklyn F.C...... 1 15 !'rinc«*t<«n University ...... 3 0 • Amateur Cup game. The goal scorers were: Raetzer, 9; Patterson, 8; Parry, 6; Sail, S; Gardner, 3; Diem, 2, and Winpenny, 2. The officers were: Leslie Gardner, captain; E. L. Winpenny, vice-captain; M. Webber, honorary secretary; J. W . Allen, manager. The officers for the season of 1912 are: Leslie Gardner, cap­ tain; E L. Winpenny, vice-captain and honorary secretary; J. W Allen, manager. The above, with M. Webber, form the executive committee. ______THE CRESCENT ATHLETIC CLUB. The record of the Crescent Athletic Club during the season of 1911-12 was disappointing when compared with that of the previ­ ous year. They were, however, badly handicapped by the loss of 1, K. U. Mwri-, heiKrrv; J. Barriakll. Linesman: 3, U. Armstrong. Crescent; 4, H. Manley, Prea.; 5. J. Humphries, Crescent; 6. R. liarland. Crescent: 7, F. Davies. Linesman: 8, A. Kaufman, Staten Island; 9. W, McWhlnnle, Staten Island; 10. 0. Dwyer. Staten Ialand; 11. H. Nlcoll. Staten Island; 12. H. Dlebm, Montclair; 13, W Andrews, Crescent; 14. A. Smith. Capt., Staten Island; 15, J. MacPhee, Bensonhnrat; 16, W. McClelland, Creacent. Walter. Photo. FIELD CLUB SOCCER LEAGUE TEAM OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. DECEMBER 9. 1911. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBBABY. 109 two of their prominent players, Kerr and Clegg, the latter of whom was injured in the first game of the season. Captain Armstrong, who had proved a tower of strength during the previous season, was able to play on only a very few occasions. Without these men the team seemed to lack cohesion. Prominent among the players were Andrews, Charlwood and McClelland, who alternated as backs. The latter was un­ doubtedly the best back in the league and was always to be relied upon. Standing out among the forwards were Harland, at outside right, and Philip, a newcomer to the team, on the extreme left Baxter played a much improved game among the halves, and Cypiot developed into a splendid goal-keeper, some of his “saves” being both spectacular and daring. The following games were played: LEAGUE GAMES. Cresc. Opp. Ctwre. Opp. S<*pt, 23—Montclair ...... 1 1 Not. 1R—Brnsonhnrst ...... 1 1 Oct. 7—Staten Inland . . . . 0 3 N ot. 30—Staten Island .... 1 4 Oct. 28— Richmond County. ft 5 Dec. 23—Richmond County. 1 0* Nov. 7—Montclair ...... 2 0 ‘Forfeit. FRIENDLY GAMES. Creac. Opp. Cresc. Opp. Central Y.M .C.A...... 0 1 Staten Island ...... 0 4 Mcrion C.C., Philadelphia.. 1 2 Central Y.M.C.A...... 1 4 Belmont C.C., Philadelphia. 2 3 BeDHonhurst ...... 2 1 Aurora A.C...... 5 O Central Y.M.C.A...... 2 0 Belmont C.C., Philadelphia. 1 3 Games played, 16; won. 5; drawn, 3; lost, 8. Owing to ground difficulties the Crescent A.C. did not partici­ pate in the New York Amateur Cup series. The goal scorers were: McClelland, 7; Harland, 6 ; Barret, 3; Armstrong, 2; Jennings, 2; Jackson, 2; Andrews, 1; J. Jeffers, 1; Philip, 1; Charlwood, I, and Salter, 1. One goal was scored by an opposing player. The following players took part in the various games: W . D. Andrews, R. Philip, H. Armstrong, A. Baxter, Jr., Paul Barret, N. J. Charlwood, A. E. Clegg, J. O. P. Humphreys, W . F. Jack­ son, G. Jeffers, J. Jeffers, J. T. Johnstone, R. W . Harland, K. P. McNulty, W. C. McClelland. R. S. Salter, F. Jennings, E. P. Cypiot, D. Wilson and J. H. Wright. The officers were: J. O. P. Humphreys, manager; Harold Armstrong, captain. Committee, F. O. Affeld, Jr., chairman, R. M. Lepper, W . C. McClelland, W . D. Andrews. The officers for the season of 1912 are: J. O. P. Humphreys, manager, 48-50 White Street, New York; R. P. McNulty, assist­ ant manager; H. J. Charlwood, captain. Committee: F. O. Affeld, Jr., chairman, W. C. McClelland, W. F. Jackson. MURRAY CHALLENGE CUP. Presented to the Inter-City Amateur Soccer .Foot Ball League of New Jersey by Michael H. Murray of Newark, N. J. Won by Eureka Foot Ball Club, Kearny, N, J., Seasons 1910-11-12. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Ill BENSONHURST FIELD CLUB. The Bensonhurst Field Club, with two wins to their credit, advanced from last year's cellar position to fourth place, owing to an improved goal average. The outstanding feature of the season’s work was the excel­ lent play of Captain MacPhee, at centre-half, who was the back­ bone of the team and seemed to cover all positions simultan­ eously. However, he was ably suported by the work of his other half-backs, Watson and Barriskill, while Fegan could at all times be depended on for an excellent showing at back. l e a g u e g a m e s . Bensonhurst Opp. Bensonhurst. Opp. Oct. 14— Richmond County. 10 1 N ot. 25— Richmond County. 4 0 Nov. 7— Staten Island .... 0 10 N ot . 20— Staten Island .... 1 2 N ot. 11— Montclair ...... 2 5 Dec. 3 0 — Montclair ...... 1 3 N o t . 10—Crescents ...... 1 1 FRIENDLY GAMES. Bensonhurst. Opp. Bcnsontourat. Opp, Montclair ...... 5 1 O ntral Y.M .C.A...... 2 5 Central Y.M .C.A...... 2 2 Games played, 10; won, 3; drawn, 2; lost. S. The scorers were: Hall, 7; MacPhee, 4; Moody, 4; Swann, 3; Dover, 3; Watson, 3; Bowker, 2. Two goals were scored by opposing players. Summary of players: J. W. MacPhee, W. Anderson, G. Grant, J. Bowker, D. Muir, J. Watson, H. Dover, H. A. Rathgeber, A. Martin, H. Swann, J. Barriskill, C. G. Fegan. G. O. Moody, J. Hampson, W . Hall, W . H. Fish, R. Greer, P. White.

NEW YORK VETERANS OF RICHMOND COUNTY. Out of small beginnings big results often materialize. It is to be hoped that the Richmond County team will not be dis­ couraged by a series of reverses, some of them very heavy. Unquestionably the club put up a weak team, both individu­ ally and collectively, and could not always muster a full side, but there is good material in the team. The only point gained by Richmond County in the league competition came as the resuit of a very creditable display against the Crescent A.C., when, after the score stood at 5-0 against them at half time, they made the game a draw at 5- 5. HIch. Opp. Blch. Opp. S*pt. 30—Staten Island...... 2 9 N ot. 18—Montclair ...... 2 5 Oct. 14— Bensonhurst . . . . . 1 10 N ot . 25— Bensonhurst ...... 0 4 Oct. 28—Crescents ...... 5 5 Dec. 9—Montclair ...... 0 11 N o t . 11—Staten Island...... 0 13 Dec. 23—Crescents ...... 0 1* •Forfeit. Games played. 8; won, 0; drawn. 1; lost, 7. 1, John Johnstone; 2, A. T. Longtrant; s. P. Rushton; 4. A. Birch all; 5. G. Caldlcott; 6, W. Williams; T. W. Welsh, Sec.; 8, C. Creighton, Pres.; 8, F. Darla. Vice-Pres.; 10, \Y Russell. NATIONAL SOCCER FOOT BAM, REFEREES' ASSOCIATION. 8-126 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 113

National Foot Ball Referees* Association HEADQUARTERS— NEW YORK.

The National Foot Ball Referees’ Association, with headquar­ ters in New York, was organized in January, 1912; the object of the association is to ascertain by means of written or oral examination the competence of persons, who arc willing to undertake the duties of referees; to admit such competent persons as members; to referee on application from any club or asso­ ciation and to meet monthly for mutual instruction and discus­ sion on all matters likely to benefit the game or its members and to issue annually to all leagues, associations, etc., a list of its members. .. c , The association is in a very prosperous condition for its lirst year, and its members are likely to double in number this year. The president is Mr. C. E. Creighton; vice-president, Mr. F. Davis; secretary and treasurer, Mr. W . Welsh, 102 Maple S t, Weehawken Heights, N. J.

CORINTHIAN FIELD CLUB SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, NEW YORK CITY. 1. Lewis H. Carris, Assistant Secretary, Newark Public School Athletic League; 2, Frank H. Hanson. Newark Public School Athletic Association; S, Randall D. Warden. Director Physical Training. Newark Public Schools; 4, A. G. Balcom. President Newark Public School Athletic Association; S, Charlea A. McCall, member executive committee, New York School Athletic Association. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBKAKY. u s

Soccer in the Public Schools of Newark, N. J. By A. G. B a lc o m , President Newark Public Schools Athletic Association.

PENNANT WINNERS. 1908 Championship won by Miller Street

1909 Senior Championship won by Franklin Junior Championship won by Bergen Street 1910-1911 Northern Senior Championship— Franklin Northern Junior Championship—Franklin Southern Senior Championship— Bergen Street Southern Junior Championship—Miller Street City Championship Senior— Franklin City Championship Junior—Franklin

1911-1912 Northern Senior Championship— Franklin Northern Junior Championship—Franklin Southern Senior Championship—Hawthorne Avenue Southern Junior Championship—Hawthorne Avenue City Championship Senior—Franklin City Championship Junior—Franklin Soccer foot ball grows in popularity among the boys of the elementary public schools of Newark, N. J. Since its organi­ zation, four years ago, many of our boys are learning to play the game and consider it their best out-of-door sport. I er- sonally, I feel that every encouragement should be given boys in learning to play soccer, for it is a game in which there is little possibility of accident, there is a large playing space, it involves the use of many muscles of the body, it involves team work of the highest order when played right, and it is a test of quick thinking together with accuracy and skill in every movement. Soccer foot ball is bound to become the great out- of-door sport for American boys. 1. Stabler; 2. Kirk: S, Benson; 4. Balcom. Principal; 5, RIssolo; 6, Katten- born; 7. JfcnIciu*; 8. Duffy; 9. La lor; lo, Marshall; 11, MacGregor; 12, Cun- nlngham. 8-41 FRANKLIN SCHOOL JUNIOR SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, NEW ARK, N. J.

1, Amato; 2, Balcom, Principal: 3. Haydon; 4, Cairna; 5. Pollock; 6, Mayer; 7, Cowan: 8. Leech; 9, Lawlor; 10, Parkinson; 11. Lak»r; 12. Rabone; 13. Caffrey; 14. J on es. FRANKLIN SCHOOL SENIOR SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, NEW ARK. N. J. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 117 TEAMS OF 1911.

N o r t h e r n . Senior. Junior. Burnet Street School Burnet Street School Central Avenue School Central Avenue School Elliot Street School Elliot Street School Franklin School Franklin School Morton Street School Fifteenth Avenue School Newton Street School Morton Street School No. Seventh Street School Seventh Avenue School Seventh Avenue School

S o u t h e r n . Senior. Junior. Avon Avenue School Bergen Street School Bergen Street School Hawthorne Avenue School Hawthorne Avenue School Madison School Madison School Miller Street School Miller Street School

RULES GOVERNING SOCCER FOOT BALL LEAGUES OF THE NEWARK P. S. A. L. R u le No. i. A.A.F.A. rules shall govern the play. R u le N o . 2. The rule for membership in Senior and Junior Soccer Leagues shall be the same as in base ball. R u l e N o. 3. Rules of conduct shall be the same as those that govern all entries in the Newark Public School Athletic Asso­ ciation. , R u le No. 4. Rules of Organization for Soccer Foot Ball shall be the same as those governing base ball. Rule No. 5. Spalding’s Official Soccer Foot Ball shall be used in all games. R u l e No. 6. There shall be an entrance fee of one dollar for each team entered from a school. This money is for the purpose o f purchasing trophies. R u l e No. 7. The names and ages of all players are to be sent to the secretary before the season opens. R u l e No. «. In playing the Championship games the halves shall be 20 minutes each. _ . . . R u l e No. 9. Championship games will be decided in favor of the team winning any two of the first three; if other games are necessary, the total number of points will be the determining factor. JOHN BLOXHAM. De La Foamier, Pboto. President Bnffalo and District Association Foot Ball League. Sl’ALDlNU S ATHLETIC UBBABI. 119

Buffalo and District Association Foot Ball League B y G. G ordon S tu art. Association foot ball or soccer, as it is best known to the American people, has been firmly planted in Western New York, and great results are looked for in the near future. The admir­ ers and players are working hand in hand with untiring enthusiasm for the advancement of this great game. The day is not far distant, when the American public will wake up and admire the clean and sportsmanlike tactics this pastime holds forth, and will recognize it as a national game alongside of base ball. Two years ago, the Buffalo and District League was formed Ii comprised seven clubs, namely: Buffalo Rangers, Buffalo Nomads, Sons of St. George, Argylls, Buffalo United, Niagara Falls Wanderers and Rangers. The season opened in the fall and finished jn the spring. A splendid display of foot ball was put up by the competing teams, and after a keen struggle to the very last game of the scries, the Niagara Falls Wanderers camc out'winneri by one point, repeating their victory again in 1911-12. The present officials are: John Bloxham, president; Thomas Kennett, vice-president; J. Preston Bloxham, secretary; Alex. Heron, treasurer. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Points. Niagara Falls Wanderers*... 12 8 o 4 20 Buffalo Rangers ...... 12 8 1 3 19 Niagara Falls Rangers*...... 12 8 1 3 19 Buffalo United ...... 12 4 5 3 11 Buffalo Nomads ...... 12 3 8 1 7 Buffalo Argylls ...... 12 2 9 1 5 Buffalo Sons of St. George.. 12 o II I 1 *See page 12 3 . ______BUFFALO RANGERS ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL CLUB. President, J. C. Cownie; vice-presidents, W illiam Blair and F. Zitterman; secretary, A. A rthur; treasurer, W . G. Stuart. The Buffalo Rangers, organized in 1908 by A. Arthur and W . G. Stuart, is undoubtedly one of the strongest teams play­ ing in Western New York, as they have met and defeated every HORACE DAT. J. PRESTON BLOXHAM. President Rochester and District Leajrue, Rochester, N. Y. Secretary Frederick Junior Trophy Soccer Foot Ball Competition, Buffalo. N. Y. Conway. Photo. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 121 team within a hundred mile radius of Buffalo; not only have their successes been confined to this side of the border, but when opportunity offered itself, they journeyed into Canada, and defeated some of the best teams in that country. They are the proud possessors of five cups, namely: the Frederick Junior Trophy (Championship of Western New York State, 1909 and 1911), Scottish Cups (Buffalo Championship, 1910-1911), and Armory Cups (Indoor Championship, 1910 and 1911).

G. GORDON STUART. Secretary Buffalo (N. Y.) Rangers Soccer Foot Ball Club. BUFFALO UNITED A. F. C. President, John Stevens; secretary, J. Denson; treasurer, J. Williams. Organized in June, 1910, after the dissolution of the Rovers F.C., the Buffalo United is the most cosmopolitan club in the vicinity of Buffalo. The regular line-up consists of four Scotch- I, O. Stuart; 2, 0 ‘Donnell; 3, Arthur; 4, Gre»ty; 5. Ba*twood; 0, Walmslej, 7. JohiiHon; H. W. Stuart; t). lltistltijrM; 10. McArtney; 11, Eaton; 12, Low; 13. Walker; 14, Islu-rwood; 15, Cmmlnjehnui. BUFF AIX) (N. Y.) HANGERS ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM.

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BUFFALO NOMADS A. F. C. President, Henry D o ll; secretary, O. Askins. The Nomads, which finished fifth in the league race, was organized in 1908 by Mr. Munro and O. Asking. They rank alongside of the Rangers as the pioneers of soccer in this dis­ trict. In 1909 they won the Scottish Cup, defeating the Rangers in the final. They are an exceptionally smart combination, but have never had the liest of luck with their players. The success of the team has been due to "Tommy” Askins, both as a player and official, who, throughout the season, worked with tireless energy. One very fine performance achieved during the season, was the winning of the Armory Cup, for the best running relay team among the soccer clubs of Buffalo.

BUFFALO ARGYLLS A. F. C. The Argylls Foot Ball Club was organized in 1910, and affili­ ated with the Buffalo and District League on its formation They occupied sixth place on the league table at the close of the season. In the fore part of the competition, they played in great style, but lost their good form as the season went on. The best performance during the season was in the second round for the Frederick Junior Cup, when they played the crack Roch­ ester McNaughton Rangers to a draw. On the replay, at Rochester, they lost out. ----- BUFFALO SONS OF ST. GEORGE A. F. C. President, C. Macey; vice-president, J. l^elton; secretary, John Bloxham; treasurer, E. J. Stanton. The Sons of St. George Foot Ball Club was organized April, 1910, from members of the Dewey Lodge, Sons of St. George. As the table shows, they finished badly. Although occupying that low' position, they at times played good foot ball. Much credit is due John Bloxham for the manner in which the club was conducted. It is a very hard proposition to run a losing *ea™* especially when the source of supply is limited, as it is with the Sons of St. George, for only members of the Dewey Lodge are eligible to play on the team. -

THOMAS M. ICEN.NETr. Vice-President Buffalo and District Association Pool Ball I/>ague. SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIKKAltY. 125

Soccer in Niagara Falls, N. Y. B y T h o m a s M . K e n n e t t . Soccer in Niagara Falls? Why, yes. Let’s see. Early in the Fall of 1906 the writer ende vored to form a team, and got together quite a fair bunch of players, but lack of opposition led to its dissolution. Jack McKimmie, one of the charter mem­ bers of the local Rangers, also attempted to organize an eleven, but nothing resulted. In the summer of 1909 the Lyall brothers, big workers for the game in this city, organized a team under the title of the Rangers, and the following week the Wanderers came into existence through the efforts of members of the Niagara Falls Cricket Club. W ith two clubs in Niagara Falls and two in the neighboring city of Buffalo, opposition was pro­ vided and the game began to show progress, and has continued with rapid strides until the present day. The advent of the Nehrbas Cup in the fall of 1909 proved a big boost for the game. Both local teams entered, and the Wanderers advanced to the semi-final before being defeated by the Buffalo Rangers, the ultimate winners on a replav of a tic game. The local teams have always made a good showing in this competition, but the long-coveted Nehrbas Cup has yet to be won by a Falls club. When the Buffalo and District League organized in 1910 socccr foot ball was taking its place among the other sports of the city, and the awakened interest in the game was shown by the largely increased attendance of spectators. The quality of the play, too, was developing and some great battles were seen. In the first year of the league the cup was won by the local Wanderers, the issue being in doubt, however, until the conclusion of the last game. The local Rangers, too, showed up strongly, being right up with the leaders. In the 1911-1912 series the league cham­ pionship was again won by the Wanderers, the Rangers finish­ ing a tie for second place with their Buffalo namesakes only one point behind the winners. The Rangers met the Wanderers twice and the result was a tie score in each game. Again, in this series, the ultimate issue was in doubt until the last game had been played. Such close contests provided great interest and assisted in booming soccer. Added to this, Niagara Falls is greatly favored by two newspapers, the Gazette and the Journal, that make a special feature of reporting the games and conducting a column 1. Dfinmlnar; 2. T. Kennctt. M gr.: 3, VV. Tage; 4. Wilson; 5. Dixon: 6. R<»ed; 7. J. Green. Trainer; 8, Graham: 9. C lark^n ; 10, IIlgglnH; 11. J. Podge, Capt.; 12. 8. Pag*1; 1*1. F. Bale, Sec.; 14, T. Kennctt, Jr., Mascot; 15. Hunter; 16. Marshall; 17, W. Woodhall. Pres.; 18, Pearce; 19. J. Darby; 20. W . Darby; 21. Beach; 22. Uowarth; 23. C’undey. Zahner. Photo. WANDERBRS ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. Winners Ftelschmann Cap and Buffalo and District Leagne Championship, 1910-11. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 127 of notes and gossip of the players and the game generally. Then, again, the American public has given socccr encouraging support, as they realize that it is a good, clean, wholesome game, if properly governed, and is interesting as well as exciting. This feature is very encouraging to those who are working so hard to advance its interests. So much, then, for the game generally in Niagara Falls. As to the clubs themselves. They have been favored both in regard to grounds to play their games on and men to handle their teams. The Wanderers have, since their organization, been under the captaincy of Arthur ("Jack”) Dodge, a really fine soccer foot ball player, a good, clean sportsman, and one of the most earnest workers for the game in this locality. The fact that he has captained the team for four years in succession is a tribute to the high regard the Wanderers have for their leader. President W illiam Woodhall is another soccerite to whom a great deal of the credit for the Wanderers’ success must be given. An old player in first class foot ball himself, he is a fine judge of a player, as many a new man has found out. On one occasion a socccr player, who represented himself as an old professional, applied for a try-out, intimating that he used to be paid $5 a game by the last club he played for. W ood­ hall tried him out. “How do I shape?” asked the new man after the game, in which he had failed to show any idea of even kicking a ball. President Woodhall’s retort to the man was: "D id you say you used to get $5 a game down East?” " y e s ," was the reply. “Guess you must have been in the box office, or went around with the hat, eh?” said Bill. That was enough. Woodhall has lots of experience, and a cool, steady head. His judgnent has been invaluable to the team and his re-election as president proved it was appreciated. Secretary Fred Bale, one of the charter members, is another hard worker for the cause of soccer in Niagara Falls. In addition to winning the Buffalo and District League cham­ pionship last year, the Wanderers also had the honor of winning the Fraser Cup of the Niagara Frontier International Foot Ball Association, then in the first year of its competition. The cele­ bration in honor of winning this trophy was something to he remembered, the team and supporters parading the principal streets with the cup at the head of the parade. Mayor Philip J. Keller gave his official sanction to the proceedings. O f the players, Sid Higgins, at goal, uses good judgment and has lots of energy. Ben Clarkson and Walter Page are two excellent kicking full-backs and good tacklers, Clarkson being a sure scorer on a penalty kick. Jack Dodge, at left half, is a 128 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. hard worker and a good shot; Billy Hunter, big raw-boned Scot, is great with his headwork and uses fine judgment in placing the ball up to his forwards. Jim Darby, at right half, popularly known as the “Old Man," has a world of speed and all the tricks that only years of experience can give. Sid Page, at outside left, is a wonderfully improved player, fast, a hustler, and a deadly low shot. Dave Fenss, originally a crack goalie, who was shifted to inside left, has lots of "pep,' good headwork and is a hard worker. George Cundey, at center, is very clever, feeds his wings well, and has all the light touches of the classy player, with a good, finishing drive. Jacky Beach, the electrical inside right, is a whirlwind. He scored seven goals himself in one game last spring. W ill Darby, at outside right, is fast, has great control, and gets the ball across on the run for grand centers. He frequently scores from the wing. The Wanderers hope to land the Nehrbas Cup this year. Although the Wanderers have been the fortunate ones in winning the cups, the Rangers have not been backward in making progress. Messrs, Lyall, McFarlane and McKimmie were all hard workers and helped materially in the club's early days. W ith the advent of Alec Heron and William Hepburn, to the offices of secretary and treasurer, respectively, the club made rapid strides. Both men have wide experience and Hep­ burn proved a keen business man, with the result that at the close of the season the finances are in a flourishing condition, and the team tied for second place in the Buffalo League, after playing two tie games with the winners. Foremost among the quiet, but solid workers for soccer generally and the Rangers in particular, is Henry Urquhart, president of the club for the last three years. A gentlemanly sportsman, Urquhart is well known and respected among the local soccerites. Every year the Rangers show an improved team, and it is their ambition to have a team next season that will bring home the honors. Luck has not been with them, their inability to put their strongest team on the field at critical times placing them in second place instead of first. W ith their full team out the Rangers can give any team in Western New York a great battle. This year the team is under the man­ agement of W illiam Glasgow^ with William McConnell as cap­ tain. The ‘‘Two W ills” have a great ambition to trounce the Wanderers and they will leave no stone unturned to accom­ plish it. Losing Shannon, their big goalie, wras a hard blow last spring, but Harry Lyall is shaping finely between the sticks. Jim Dick, right full-back, developed into a splendid player when shifted SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 129 from outside right. Scott, at left full-back, is a husky boy with a strong kick. Gardner, at right half, is a hard worker, good tackle, and a fine shot. Alec Lumsden, at centre half, proved a great find for the Rangers. He is a tireless worker, and good with head and feet. Rob Pearce, left half, is very clever and neat and clean in his work. His feeding is splendid. McKimmic and McConnell, on the left wing, are a treat to watch, their combination work being great, and McKimmie’s centers being dropped right in the goal mouth. Grant, at center forward, is tricky and a good shot. George Wallace, at inside right, is a player developing rapidly, and Fred Harper is lightning fast and a great shot on the outside position. Both the Rangers and the Wanderers have reserve teams, the former going by the title of the Rovers and the latter known as Pine Athletics. Across the river, in , soccer has been flourishing for a number of years. In 1910 the Colonial team captured the West­ ern Ontario Intermediate Championship and the Ontario Inter­ mediate Championship. This year they again were strong, reaching the semi-final of the Western Ontario Cup (interme­ diate). Last year the idea of forming a Frontier International Foot Ball Association, to decide the international frontier cham­ pionship. was evolved by J. W. Watson, well known in Niagara Falls soccer circles. Evan E. Fraser, M. P. P., kindly donated a handsome cup and a very successful competition was the re­ sult, the Wanderers winning from the following clubs: Niagara Rangers, Colonials, Thorold, Welland Thistles, Bridgeburg, Niagara Rovers and Pine Athletics. After the series was con­ cluded a team from the United States clubs and one from the Canadian clubs was picked and played an international game, all the players selected receiving diplomas and badges. The idea was a great success, the game being won by the United States team after a grand exhibition. This year the number of clubs competing for the Fraser Cup was increased to twelve, with the addition of Carriage Mountings of Niagara Falls, Ont., Tenks of St. Catharines, McKimmon Dash Works, Port Dal- housie. and Shamrocks of St. Catherines. Great interest was taken in the contest. There is soccer foot ball and lots of it around Niagara Falls. The prospects of the game are great, and the class of the major­ ity of the games is of a high standard. Niagara Falls intends to have a team in the competition for the Dewar Cun of the A. A. F. A. Don't forget this is the Power City. Hooray for soccer!

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Association Foot Ball in Philadelphia

B y D o u g las S t ew a rt, President, The Referees' Association of Philadelphia. The development of the game in Philadelphia is steady and strong, particularly in the amateur ranks; the professional element seems to be holding its own with about ten clubs, but so far as the playing of the game is concerned, it is an open question whether some of the amateur teams could not defeat the best of them, for even the best teams arc not playing up to the standard of foot ball established in Philadelphia some ten years ago, and upheld for a few years. Among the amateurs not only is the standard of play rising, but the number of players is increasing, the Allied Association winding up this season with a membership of forty-two clubs and the successful progress and termination of four league com­ petitions and one cup competition, notwithstanding the secession of some of its strongest last season’s members to the profes­ sional ranks. The Cricket Club League run off successfully its first and second division competitions, the first being won by Belmont, who also won the intercity championship bv defeating Staten Island F.C., and the second being won by the second team of the University of Pennsylvania, with a margin of five points. The prospects for this league this year are good, although there is some doubt as to whether or not Belmont will be included owing to the proposed disbandment of the club; in any event the University of Pennsylvania will enter a team in the first division as well as a team in the second division, which will doubtless arouse the other teams from the state of lethargy into which they have fallen, as happened this season in the second division, although it must be said that all the second teams have played their games more seriously than the teams of the first division. . It is proposed to form an Interacademic or Interscholastic League, comprisitig such schools as Episcopal, Del-ancey, Central High, Chestnut Hill. Germantown, George, Haverford Grammar, and Friends' Select School, to compete for a cup which has been promised them. This league will get into working shape in time for the forthcoming season. All the games played by this organization will be handled by members of the Referees Asso­ ciation, specially selected on account of their ability not only to 1, E. Waldron. S<'c.; S. N. E. ninds. Trea*.; 3. D. Stewart. Pres.: 4. r . Bishop, Vlce-Fre*. EXECUTIVE BOAllD, BEFEREES' ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA. Swlnt, Photo. srALniNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 133 properly referee but to tell and show the youngsters how to play. This will prove a blessing to the college coaches, as these boys will have acquired a certain definite knowledge of the game when they are ready for college. To the concerted development of the young idea how to kick and shoot in the Grammar School League is due the large and steady growth of the teams in the ranks of the Amateur Asso­ ciation and proves that the boys cannot receive too much encour­ agement. In the Friends’ Schools the game is receiving much encourage­ ment. In the several schools in Moorestown, N. J., only the Asssociation game of foot ball is played, and there is a local school championship contest each season. McGeorge School, at Newtown, has taken up the game in earnest, to the exclusion of the college game. Westtown Academy, where the game has always been strong, played games with teams from State College, Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania, and made a good showing in each case. No small measure of credit for the development of the game in Philadelphia and vicinity is due to the Referees’ Association of Philadelphia, an organization which has for its object the training, development and placing on the field referees who are demonstrably capable of properly handling foot ball games in a proper way, with credit to themselves and the satisfaction of the teams and clubs. That it is fairly successful in this respect is proved by the fact that while it has some forty members, it cannot meet the demand for the services of its members, although 98 per cent, of all the games played in and around Philadelphia last season were refereed by members of the asso­ ciation. Some of the members have to travel to other cities to referee games, and no one in Philadelphia would ever dream of playing off a game of any importance whatsoever without engag­ ing a referee from the Referees’ Association. Another reason why the association is so successful is because it has strictly pur­ sued the policy of minding its own business, and in no way, shape or form interfering with or dictating to any of the foot ball organizations. To be an active member of the association, however, the candidate has to go before a very capable examin­ ing board, comprised of real referees and foot ball experts, and when he passes his theoretical examination, which is not always the case, he is put through a practical examination on the field, and if he passes that to the satisfaction of the board, he is admitted, and even then has to work his way up to the top ranks. 184 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Association Foot Ball in Philadelphia

B y B e n j a m in G rove, Secretary of the Foot Ball Association of Pennsylvania.

When the association foot ball season of 1911-12 got into full swing on October 14, twenty-six league and nine friendly matches were played off. In the matter of the number of games played, Philadelphia was away ahead of any other city in the cotnitry, on the date when all the local leagues got under way. When one looks back and compares this number of games with the greatest number played but a few years ago at the height of the season, the progress of the game in this vicinity is little short of wonderful and bids fair to surpass the dreams of even the most ardent enthusiasts of that time. That the game is increasing in popularity in Philadelphia is very apparent, and there is a keener interest being taken in the game both on the part of the players and the public. That Philadelphia teams are thought highly of, is best illus­ trated by the fact that when the St. Louis League were looking around the Eastern teams to select one to go west to play a series of games during the Christmas holidays in St. Louis, Tacony, the local champions, was chosen. Two games were played by Tacony in St. Louis, the first with the St. Leos on December 24, which ended in a 4-goal draw, and the second with the Innisfails team, which won the game by 3 to I. In March, when the St. Leos toured the East, Tacony succumbed to the tourists in the first game played by the score of 2 to 1. For the last three years local teams have been big factors in A. F. A. Cup competition. Tacony won the cup by defeating the Scottish-Americans of Newark in 1910, and last season the Hibernians were defeated by the Howard & Bullough team of Pawtucket, 3 to I, in the final after they played a i-goal draw game. Tacony also lost to Howard & Bullough in the semi-final round. When the American cup tourney started last October, all ten teams of the Pennsylvania League entered. All but two, Wissi- noming and Victor, were defeated in the two preliminary rounds. The Hibernians lost to Paterson Rangers, 3 to 1, at Paterson, while Tacony were defeated by West Hudson of Newark, 2 to I. Wissinoming defeated Haledon Thistle, at Paterson, 4 to o, Victor won by forfeit from the Critchleys of Brooklyn, Thistle RPAIJMNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 1S5 defeated Bronx United by I to o, and Celtic defeated Gloucester Hibernians by 5 to o. In the second round Wissinoming won from Thistle by 1 to o, and Collingwood lost to Fore River Rovers by the close margin of 1 to o. Trenton Caledonians succumbed to Paterson Range's by 2 to o after having played a 2-goal draw, and Victor defeated Celtic by 3 to 2. In the third round, Victor disposed of Brook­ lyn, 2 to 1, and Wissinoming was defeated by Paterson Rangers, 1 to 0. Wissinoming protested this game and the A. F. A. sus­ tained the protest. However, on the replay Wissinoming was defeated by 4 to I. Philadelphia’s hopes of winning the cup now rested with the Victor team, which was drawn against the West Hudsons of Newark in the semi-final round. Strange to say, the Victor team was the youngest in the pro­ fessional ranks, and this was its initial season in big league foot ball, but the typical cup tie style of foot ball of the Victor boys completely upset the combination game of the Hudsons, and it required three games of the regulation ninety-minutes play, and extra time of thirty minutes in the last game, before Victor was eliminated from the competition. The first game resulted in a draw, 1—t, the second. 3—3, the third, o—o, in the extra thirty minutes played. The Hudsons won, I to o.

THE FOOT BALL ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA. O r g a n iz e d 1900. Honorary president, F. W . Stiles; president, H. F. M unro; vice-president, W . J. Graham; secretary, Benjamin Grove, 551 West Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.; assistant secretary, W . Mitchell; treasurer, F. Bienzle. Council of the Association. R. A. Campbell, Tacony; B. Quinn, Hibernians: H. C. Storm, Wissinoming; J. A. Frost, Tennyson; D. Carmichael, Thistle; J. Nicols, Collingwood; R. Mclver, Gloucester-Hibernians; W. Rost, Victor; W. Wink, Trenton Caledonians; G. McAllister, Celtic. WINNERS OF INTER-LEAGUE MATCHES. 1907-08—New Jersey, 3; Pennsylvania, 1. 1908-09—Pennsylvania, 7; New Jersey, o. 1909-10—New Jersey, 2; Pennsylvania, o. 1910-11— Pennsylvania, 4: New Jersey, 3. 1910-11—New York, 2; Pennsylvania, 1. The New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania interleague matches remained unplayed in 1911-12. 136 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

WINNERS OF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. 1902-03—Tli istle F.C. 1908-09—Hibernian F.C. 1903-04—Hibernian F.C. 1909-10—Tacony F.C. 1904-05—Hibernian F.C. 1910-11—Tacony F.C. 1906-07—Albion F.C. 1911-12—Tacony F.C. 1907-08—Hibernian F.C.

FINAL TABLE, I9 II- I2 . '— Goals— ' Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For.Against. Pts. T acony...... 15 14 o 1 57 9 35 Hibernians ...... 17 14 1 2 64 15 32 V ic to r...... 15 10 5 o 31 14 26 Wissinoming ...... 16 9 5 2 30 17 24 Thistle ...... 14 5 8 1 20 32 13 Tennyson ...... IS 4 10 1 26 47 11 Gloucester-Hibernians.. 15 3 n 1 19 42 11 Trenton ...... 11 3 8 1 24 33 9 Collingwood...... 17 1 14 2 17 49 6 Celtic ...... 7 1 3 3 13 >5 5 The Celtic team disbanded at the close of the first half of the schedule, and each team gained two points, by forfeit, in the second half of the schedule, by reason of the Celtic team hav­ ing disbanded. Trenton was fined two points for forfeiting two games, and suspended from competition following third forfeit. Victor, Gloucester-Hibernians and Wissinoming gained two points each by forfeit of Trenton. Tacony gained two points by forfeit of Thistle, and was awarded game with Celtic. Thistle gained two points by forfeit of Tennyson, and were fined two points for forfeiting two games. Victor gained two points by forfeit of Thistle. The Gloucester-Hibernians-Thistle game remained unplayed. Tacony has for the third consecutive year won the league championship, the Hibernians being second. Tacony has estab­ lished a remarkable record ! y going through three seasons with only one defeat, that being by Collingwood in last season's com­ petition. Tacony has also equaled the Hibernians’ record, which won the championship three times in succession and five times since the league was organized. The Victor team, which finished third in the league, did remarkably well for its first season in big league company, and great credit is due Wissinoming, which was the only team to defeat Victor, with the exception of the leaders. SPAI.mNli'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 137 THE ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL LEAGUE OF THE ASSOCIATED CRICKET CLUBS. O rganized 1905. President, Sidney Thayer; vice-president, Charles E. Kelly, Jr.; secretary-treasnrer, Samuel W. Mifflin, Arcadc Building, Phila­ delphia, Pa. * WINNERS OF LEAGUE CHAM PIONSHIP. 1905-06— P. & R. R. A. A. 1909-10— Belmont F.C. 1906-07—P. & R. R. A. A. 1910-11— Belmont F.C. 1907-08— Merion F.C. 1911-12—Belmont F.C. 1908-09— Merion F.C. FINAL TABLE, 1911-12. FIRST DIVISION. •— Goals— > Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against Pts Belmont ...... 8 6 1 1 29 9 13 8 5 2 1 18 12 11 Philadelphia ...... 8 2 3 3 12 16 7 Germantown ...... • 7 I -4 2 12 •9 4 Frankford ...... • 7 I 5 1 4 19 3 SECOND DIVISION. Univ. of Pennsylvania. . I I 8 1 2 25 11 18 Merion 2nd...... I I 6 4 1 17 10 13 Moorestown ...... 5 3 2 16 4 12 Haverford College.... . 10 3 S 2 12 '5 8 Philadelphia 2nd...... 9 1 3 5 10 11 7 Belmont 2nd...... 12 3 8 1 22 40 7 Germantown 2nd...... • 9 2 5 2 8 16 6 The championship of the first division of the Cricket Club League was again won by Belmont. After making a rather poor start, Belmont finished up in great style and carried off the spoils for the third year in succession. The only game lost dur­ ing the campaign was at the hands of Frankford, who failed to win another. As was expected, the two games with Merion decided the issue, Belmont winning both, the first by four goals to three, and the second by four goals to two. The winners undoubtedly possessed the best balanced team in the league, which was further shown when they defeated Staten Island bv two goals to none, and thereby won the cup which is the gift of the Crescent Athletic Club, to the winner of the annual game between the champions of the Cricket Club League and the winners of the Field Club League of New York and New Jersey. 138 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. THE ALLIED AMATEUR FOOT BALL ASSOCIATION. O r g a n iz e d 1910. President, Oliver Hemingway; vice-president, William S. W ilson; treasurer, William Palmer; secretary, John Lyall, 1838 East Cambria Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Allied Amateur Challenge Cup competition, which is played during the months of March and April, is one of the best features of the game in amateur circles in this vicinity. This is only the third season of this competition, but the popularity which is being accorded it is really wonderful. The first sea­ son, 1910-11, the entries were confined to clubs in the three amateur leagues in Philadelphia, but from this season on, the competition will be open to all clubs affiliated with the Allied Association. A majority of the clubs which entered belong to Philadelphia, but there are a few outsiders, such as the Reading F.C., the Bethlehem F.C., the Irish-Americans of Wilmington, and the Viscoes of Chester. The following is the result of the Philadelphia Amateur Challenge Cup competition. FIRST ROUND. I 4 Smith A .A ...... S 4 Clan Gordon...... 2 Disston Jrs...... 2 Camden Rovers...... 2 American Viscoes...... I Reading ...... Trish-Americans ...... St. Nathaniel. I F a lls ...... s Putnam ...... __ 1 I Cardington ...... 2 TIE GAMES REPLAYED. Tacony A.C. forfeited to Cardington. Alfred the Great, 2; Vesper, 1. SECOND ROUND. Philadelphia Electrics...... 3 West Philadelphia...... 1 Cardington ...... 5 Peabody ...... o Bethlehem ...... 4 Kensington ...... 2 P. & R. R. A .A ...... 5 Alfred the Great...... 1 Centennial ...... 7 St. Nathaniel ...... o Darby Y.M.A. and Boys’ Club teams were debarred from taking any further part in the competition. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. lsg

THIRD ROUND. Cardington ...... 9 Somerset ...... o Centennial ...... I Philadelphia Electrics...... o

SEMI-FINAL ROUND. Bethlehem ...... I Centennial ...... o Cardington ...... 2 P. & R. R. A.A ...... 1

FINAL ROUND. Cardington ...... 3 Bethlehem ...... 1

ST. GEORGE LEAGUE.

O r g a n iz e d 1907. President, William Gee; first vice-president, John T. Evans; second vice-president, Frank Restall; treasurer, Oliver Heming­ way; secretary, John H. Cox, 2823 Van Pelt Street, Philadel­ phia, Pa. WINNERS OF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. 1907-08—Victoria F.C. 1910-11—Tennyson F.C. 1908-09—Victoria F.C. 1911-12—Centennial F.C. 1909-10—Centennial F.C.

FINAL TABLE, 1911-I2. ,___ Q oa]g___ > Played.Won.Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Centennial ...... 15 12 o 3 51 9 27 Edward V I I ...... 15 10 4 1 28 20 21 Peabody ...... 15 10 5 o 26 27 20 Alfred the Great...... 15 4 11 o 18 48 8 Robin H ood...... IS 3 I I 1 16 20 7 Windsor ...... 15 3 11 I 7 18 7 Although the league champions, the Centennial team contains no individual star, the form displayed by the St. George’s leaguers this season was nothing short of remarkable. Up to December I, they had scored twenty-six goals, without having had a single one registered against them. Much of the succcss of the team was due to the capable management of George Beech, who for several years managed the Cambria team. His untiring efforts have been responsible for the fine combination of the team, and he has been amply rewarded for his success. Cen­ tennial shares the honors with Tacony of the Pennsylvania League, both teams havirg went through the season without being defeated. 140 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. INTER-STATE ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL LEAGUE.

O r g a n iz e d 1910. President, J. E. Chambers; vice-president, W illiam Robin­ son, Sr.; treasurer, M. F. Deane; secretary, William Palmer, 3321 Mascher Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

W INNERS OF LEAGUE CH AMPtONSHlP. 1910-11— P. & R. R. A.A. 1911-12—Boys’ Club.

FINAL TABLE, I 9 II-I 2. /___ Q o a ]s___ *

Boys’ Club ...... 9 1 0 30 8 18 Falls ...... 8 6 2 0 25 12 16 West Philadelphia . . 10 8 2 0 26 12 16 Clan Gordon ...... 2 6 1 13 30 5 P. & R. R. A .A -- . 9 2 7 0 11 14 4 Camden Rovers ... . 10 1 8 1 9 33 3 Falls gained four points by forfeit—Clan Gordon and P. & R. R. A.A The Inter-State League furnished many surprises. Before the season opened it was thought that the two strongest teams in the league would be West Philadelphia and P. & R. R. A.A. However, both teams suffered unexpected reverses, and the Boys’ Club and Falls developed unexpected strength. West Philadelphia and Falls having tied for second place, an extra game was played, the latter winning out by the close margin of t to 0. Fairhill and Lighthouse disbanded and dropped from the competition.

THE PHILADELPHIA AND SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL LEAGUE.

O r g a n iz e d 1908. President, William S. W ilson; vice-president, Edward Mooney; treasurer, W illiam Marnock; secretary. Fred H. Jacques, 2818 North Leithgow Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

WINNERS OF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. 1908-09—Cambria F.C. 1910-11—Victor F.C. 1909-10—Victor F.C. 1911-12—Cardington F.C. SPAT.DTNC'S ATlTT.nTir LTnRAItY. 141

FINAL TAIiLE, I9 1 J- I2 ,-- G o a ls ---> Played. Won. Lost.Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Cardington ...... 14 12 1 1 38 8 25 Smith A.A...... 15 10 2 3 25 13 23 Tacony A.C...... 13 8 3 2 25 9 16 Kensington A.A...... 14 6 7 1 10 10 13 Albion No. 22...... 13 4 7 2 20 30 10 Darby Y.M.A...... 13 4 7 2 18 27 10 Tacony A.C. was fined two points for playing an ineligible player. Cardington signalized its initial season in the league by carry­ ing off the premier honors, and as the suburbanites also won the Amateur Cup, the league champions have enjoyed a most successful season. It is a remarkable fact that the same team, with the occasional absence of a few players, has served Cardington for several seasons.

THE ALLIED ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL LEAGUE. O rganized 1911. President, Martin Greenhalgh; first vice-president, Daniel Oates; second vice-president, James Condie; treasurer, Ernest Dutcher, Jr.; secretary, W'illiam Waibel, 433 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, Pa. W INNERS OF LEAGUE CHAM PIONSHIP. 1911-12—Disston Jr. F.C. FINAL TABLE, I9H-I2 ,-----Q o a ls ---- > Played. Won. Lost.Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Disston, Jr...... 14 n 2 1 38 11 23 Somerset ...... 14 11 3 o 42 20 22 St. Nathaniel ...... 14 10 3 • 33 >2 21 Putnam ...... 14 7 4 3 18 21 17 P h ilm o n t...... 14 4 9 1 10 35 9 Bridgeport ...... 14 4 9 1 *3 19 9 Germantown ...... 14 2 9 3 7 19 7 Emmanuel ...... 14 1 11 2 4 21 4 The Allied League, which was formed at the beginning of the season of 1911-12, made a creditable showing, and no better indi­ cation of the success of the new league can be mentioned than the final standing of the clubs. The three leading clubs were only divided by one point each. Putnam was not far behind, with 17 points. Putnam had the distinction of having taken three points out of five which Disston, Jr., lost. 142 HPALDING'S ATI1I.ETIC LIBRARY. THE PHILADELPHIA GRAMMAR SCHOOLS FOOT BALL LEAGUE. O rganized 1908. President, W illiam P. String (Hunter School) ; secretary, George W. Reyer, Jr. (Potter School); treasurer, R. Falken- hagen (Hart School),

WINNERS OF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. KENSINGTON DISTRICT. 1908-99— Potter School A.F.C. 1910-n— Potter School A.F.C. 1909-10—Hunter School A.F.C. 1911-12—Potter School A.F.C.

NORTHEAST DISTRICT. 1910-11—Longfellow S. A.F.C. 1911-12—Disston School A.F.C.

WEST PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT. 1911-12— Barry School A.F.C. FINAL TABLE OF LEAGUES, 1911-12. KENSINGTON DISTRICT. P. W . L. D. P. P. W . L. D. P. Potter ...... 7 7 o o 14 Muhr ...... 7 i 3 3 S Martin ...... 7 6 I o 12 Hunter ...... 7 2 4 1 5 Sheridan ...... 7 3 1 3 9 Kenderton -- 7142 4 Hackett ...... 7 3 1 3 9 Taylor ...... 10100 The Taylor team disbanded after the first game played.

NORTHEAST DISTRICT. P. W . L. D. P. P. W . L. D. P. Disston ...... 9 3 o 6 12 Marshall ...... 8 1 3 4 6 Lawton ...... 9 2 I 6 10 Longfellow ...8035 5 Bridesburg-- 8215 9

WEST PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT. P. W . L. D. P. P. W . L. D. P. Barry ...... 5 3 o 2 8 Dunlap ...... 5 2 2 1 5 Brooks ...... S 2 t 2 6 Comegys ...... 5 1 2 2 4 H u e y ...... 5 I I 3 5 Hanna ...... 5 ° 3 2 2 At the close of the Grammar School League season, a series of games were played between the winners of the league cham­ pionships, for a set of medals, the gift of the Foot Ball Asso­ ciation of Pennsylvania. The Potter School of the Kensington District won the medals by defeating Disston of the Northeast District, in the final game, the score being two goals to none. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 143

Soccer Foot Ball in Western Pennsylvania, 1911-1912 B y W m . S. Haddock, Secretary and Treasurer Pittsburgh Press Soccer Foot Ball League. Affiliated with American Amateur Foot Ball Association. Soccer foot ball in western Pennsylvania never had any brighter prospects than it has at the present time. 1 he season o f ig n and 1912 was the greatest in the history of the game for this section. A higher article of foot ball was played, and there was more people witnessed games than ever before. Soc­ cer interest was centered in two leagues— The Pittsburgh Press League, composed of ten teams from towns around Pittsburgh within a radius of fifty miles, and The Pittsburgh District League (Dispatch League), made up of ten teams within a fifteen mile radius of Pittsburgh. Both leagues were very suc­ cessful, each being fortunate in having Pittsburgh’s greatest newspapers behind them. It was the second season of The Press League, having been formed in 1910, with ten teains from the same territory as the 1911 league. Ralph S. Davis, sporting editor of The Press, has been president since its formation. The league finished the season with the following ten teams: Mor­ gan, Frank Walters, manager; Beadling. John Ball, manager; Gallatin, George Crompton, manager; Curry, Charles McCul­ lough, manager; Madison, Hugh Donnelly, manager; Sturgeon, D. Kerrigan, manager; Bridgeville, C. P. O'Brien, manager; Gratztown, Herbert Smith, manager; Braddock, Robert Laf- ferty, manager; Morgan Rovers, John Donnelly, manager. Teams that have been members of the League, but which were forced to discontinue for various reasons, were Tarentum, Ros- coe, Donora,*and Ambridge. Morgan, composed of young, aggressive players under the able management of Frank Walters, captured the handsome silver trophy and eleven gold medals offered the winning team by The Pittsburgh Press. On New Year’s Day a game was played for the championship of western Pennsylvania between all star teams picked from the two leagues, resulting in a victory for the Press All Stars in an exciting game at Exposi­ tion Park by the score of 3 to x. The line-up follows: 1. M. Smith, Pres,; 2. C. Shalp, Sec.; 3. F. Walters. Mgr.; 4. H art: 5. Fagan; fl. T. Dixon. Capt; 7, F. O’Neil; 8. I’. Morgan; », ||. Morgan: lt>, Brenen; 11. Kerr; 11'. M. Morgan; 13, J. O'Neil; 14, G. Lenerd; lr>, Jones: lb, Traballa; 17, Powers. Mellon, Pbotn. MORGAN (PA.) SOCCER FOOT BAI.L TEAM. Winner* Silver Trophy In Press League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 145

THE "DISPATCH." Deniraer ...... Goal...... EaBt Pittsburgh Jam ieson...... Full back...... Ilravosburg Henuey ...... Full-back...... Homestead Owens ...... Half back...... gwlwva o Hood ...... H alfback...... Swlssvale Chalmers ...... Half back...... Duquesne Crawley ...... Forward...... Homestead Young ...... Forward...... Homestead Uutterworth ...... Forward...... Pittsburgh Hovers ltrauliluau ...... Forward...... -...... Homestead McCann ...... Forward...... East Pittsburgh

TI1E "P RE SS." Harris ...... Goal...... Gallatin Johnston ' ...... Full-back...... Wallace ...... Fullback...... Gallatin F a la i . ” ...... Half-back...... „ Mo.7Fn i.X on...... cSsf Bowen ...... Half back...... ■Curry Hvmls ...... Forward...... Gallatin Malarkey ...... Forward...... Sturgeon Jones ...... Forward...... Morgan Douglas ...... Forward...... rad lock Luubacber ...... Forward...... Beadllng Goals—Douglas. Jones. Hynds, Brannlgsn. Referee—R. L*(ferty. Lines- m.-n—W. Davidson, M. Mulllgau. Time of halves—45 minutes.

On January 13, the season closed with a banquet to Morgan, the pennant winners, the All Stars and the officials.

STANDING OF THE P r c S S SOCCER FOOT BALL LEAGUE, 1011 t— Goals— ' Games. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Against. Pts. 21 18 13 4 I SO 30 C urry 17 11 3 3 54 27 25 21 18 9 7 2 38 25 17 10 3 4 41 18 23 17 8 3 6 3« 28 19 17 7 3 6 38 27 17 Madison .. 18 7 2 6 18 28 16 M organ Ro 18 2 2 14 10 6 Bridgeville 18 2 2 14 14 n 6 17 I 3 13 14 43 5 D istrict League■ or ( Dispatch L eagu e) had a most prosperous year, and the outlook for the coming season is better than ever. Through the efforts of President Ivor Hop­ kins. the season was a thorough success. Mr. Hopkins is one of the most enthusiastic workers for soccer foot ball in thi* district, and his well directed efforts have met with success. The Pittsburgh Dispatch donated a splendid cup to the pennant winner, which was won by the Homestead team. 1—Tom Kokea. president Tribune Socccr I.cn*u«\ Cambria and Somerset Coun­ ties. Pa. 2— Walter It. Berkey, secrctarjr-treasurer Tribune Soccer League, rnnibrla and Somerset Couutle*, I*a. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 147

STANDING OF PITTSBURGH DISTRICT LEAGUE. Games. Won. Drawn. Lost. Pts. Homestead ...... 18 15 o 3 30 Pittsburgh Celtics ...... 18 13 2 3 28 Pittsburgh Rovers ...... 18 10 2 6 22 East Pittsburgh ...... 17 10 I 6 21 Wilkinsburg ...... 18 9 2 7 20 McKeesport ...... 18 7 3 8 17 Swissvaie ...... 18 5 4 9 14 Dravosburg ...... 18 4 4 10 12 McKees Rocks ...... 17 2 3 12 7 Duquesne ...... 18 1 3 14 5

TRIBUNE SOCCER LEAGUE. Affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association.

B y T h o m a s N o k e s , P r e s id e n t . The Tribune Soccer League of Pennsylvania, comprising Johnstown, Windber, South Fork. Beaverdale, Portage and Scalp Level, Pa., is affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. The officers are: President, Tom Nokes, Johnstown; vice-president, John W . Cook; secretary-treasurer, Walter R. Berkey. FINAL STANDING OF TEAMS. (___ Q o a ]s___ , Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts Johnstown ...... 7 2 1 30 8 15 Windber ...... 6 2 2 12 9 14 South Fork ...... 5 2 3 27 9 13 Beaverdale ...... 3 4 3 14 12 9 Portage ...... 1 6 3 8 26 5 Scalp Level ...... 1 7 2 9 35 4 There had been Association foot ball matches in Cambria and Somerset Counties on and off for years, especially in 1905, 1906, and 1907, when Llanfair, W'indber, and Ehrenfeld figured in a competition for a trophy put up by S. H. Mills, of Windber, but no effort had ever been made to establish the game on a sub­ stantial basis. Seeing promise of the sport, I issued a call for a meeting of the soccer men of the district at Johnstown the thinTweek in October. There was a most enthusiastic turnout, and it was voted to organize a league, with clubs at South Fork, Portage, Beaverdale, Scalp Level, Windber, and perhaps Puritan, Gallitzin, and Johnstown. 1, Laird; 2, Beil: 3. Stewart, Coach; 4. Sims; B. Pennell; C. Dunston; 7, Hurland; 8, MacPhee; U. Jones, Capt.; 10, McFaddeu. Mgr.: II. Hopkln*: 12, llarle; 13, Williamson; 14, Kyulte. Gilbert Photo. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SOCCER FOOT BALL SECOND TEAM, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

1. J. R.nwdcn; 2. E. Rawdeu; 3, Thi*iias; 4, Webster; 5. Ellery; ♦*, P. Stokes; 7, Bob Stokes; S. Jones; 0, Clarke: 10. Bogan; 11. Ilousley. JOHNSTOWN (PA.) Y.M.C.A. SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Champions Tribune Soccer Lcagne, 1911-12. SPAIJ>ING-S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 149

There wire doubts about Johnstown, as the game had never been seen in the city, and collegiate foot ball had a strong hold. About this time Mr. Charles R. Webster, assistant secretary of the Johnstown Y.M.C.A., a former player in Australia and New Zealand, became interested, and together we set about organizing a team, if possible. Our efforts met with great success, it being found that quite a few men resided in the city who had played the game before coming to the United States. Seth Clarke was one of these. He jumped into the movement with a vim, and in a very short time I was able to withdraw from the organiza­ tion, leaving it entirely in the hands of Messrs. Webster and Clarke. The Y.M.C.A. was persuaded to back the Johnstown eleven, another big boost, as it gave the club prestige. The league circuit was finally settled upon with South Fork, Portage, Scalp Level, Beaverdale, and Johnstown in Cambria County, and Windber in Somerset County. Through the splendid support of the Johnstown Tribune, which threw open its columns to the soccer promoters, and fathered the movement, Association foot ball began to attract attention. The new league was called The Tribune League, in honor of its sponsor. In appreciation the editor, Mr. Anderson H. Walters, presented the members of the pennant winning club with gold medals. Portage was put out of the race early on account of injuries, five players being crippled in the mines and two on the field of play. Scalp Level could not get together very well. Beaverdale found trouble in getting the players out for practice. South Fork set the pace, closely followed by Windber. After losing the first two games Johnstown, with a team of players who hail never even seen each other and with but two weeks of training, began to fight upward. By playing a I to I game at South Fork on New Year's Day. the club got a tie for first place. The pen­ nant was cinched when South Fork and Windber split their two points two weeks later at Windber. At a recent meeting The Tribune Socccr League club man­ agers affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Associa­ tion, the governing body of soccer in the United States. A committee composed of Charles R. Webster, Johnstown, chair­ man ; John Lindsay, Windber; Edward Gardner, South Fork; Thomas A. Young, Johnstown, and Jack Nelson, Portage, was appointed to organize a referees’ association. It was decided to open the season about the middle of September and close on Christmas Day. It was suggested that a special cup competition be inaugurated, following the regular season, if the weather in the mountains is not too severe. 1 Rb»w 2. Wax; 8. Japp: 4. Clajton; 0. Calla; 8, Jame»; 7. Onodwtn; 8. Tfcrop; 8, Hanoock; 10, Ward; 11, Ron*" 12, Cotton; 18, Halgr; 14, Wlgglesworth; IS, Bennett; 10. Stanford. PARK CITY (CONN.) SOCCER FOOT BALI, CLUB TEAM. Winners of Spaldln? Cop. SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 151

Soccer in Connecticut

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL LEAGUE. By E. Cowley, Secretary. The officials for the season of 1912-13 are: T. Wilson, An- sonia, president; J. Wood, Bridgeport, vice-president; N. M. Muirhead, Bridgeport, treasurer; E. Cowley, Bridgeport, secre­ tary. The Connecticut Association Foot Ball League experienced the most successful season of its career. Not only did the at­ tendance record pass all other years, but the class of foot ball furnished by the players was far superior to any heretofore of­ fered the patrons of soccer in Connecticut. The league originally consisted of seven clubs, namely: A11- soriia, Waterbury, Naugatuck, New Haven, Park City, Thistles of Bridgeport, and Bridgeport Caledonians, but, through unfore­ seen circumstances, the Bridgeport Caledonians, after playing a few games, were compelled to resign from the league. The league race was a most strenuous one from start to finish. Park City, Waterbury and Ansonia were the principal contestants, the first-named eleven finally winning first honors and the Spalding Cup. Although Park City won the honors, the other five teams played in excellent form, and at no time during the season was a poorly played game furnished the fol­ lowers of soccer in Connecticut Even Naugatuck, which fin­ ished last, gave the leaders a strenuous brttle whenever they met in competition. The competition for the Connecticut State Cup, which was started in the Spring, was most keenly contested and was played on the lines of the English cup tie system, only to play home- and-home games, and the teams with the most goals scored to go into the next round. In the first games Park City wts defeated by New Haven, 9 goals to 3. In the next round the games were between Bridgeport Thistles vs. New Haven; Ansonia vs. Presbyterians of Bridgeport. The latter team is a new one in the league, playing only on Saturdays. In the Thistles vs. New Haven games a series of hard fought battles resulted in the Thistles being victorious by 4 goals to 3. In the other Ansonia received a severe shock, as they evidently underrated the team drawn against them. The churchmen scored twice in the first ten minutes, and it was fortunate for 1 E Cnwli-v I*res ■ 2, Pennington: 3. Penny: 4. M acLarn; f>, E. Francis, Sec.; 6, Abbott; 7. TrlTera; 8. Francis #; Sh*w; 10, Alnjiwortb; 11, flUles; 12. Grinin; 13. Barr; 14, Wilkinson. BRIDGEPORT (CONN.) THISTLES SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Winners Connecticut Challenge Cup. SrALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAItT. Ifi3 Ansonia that they evened up the score. The final result was, Ansonia, 7 goals; Presbyterians, 4. The final games brought together Ansonia and the Thistles of Bridgeport, and a strenuously contested battle resulted in Ansonia’s winning the first game by a score of 3 to I. The second game was played at Bridgeport, before a record attendance, and was one of the most interesting contests of the cup series, and resulted in a victory far the Bridgeport Thistles by a score of 5 to 1. Among the prominent soccerites who came from New York to witness the game were Mr. Thomas Bagnall, president of the New York and District Amateur League, Thomas W. Cahill and A. N. Beveridge. After the panic the Connecticut State Cup, emblematic of the championship of the State, was presented to the Thistles.

FINAL LEAGUE STANDING. Plaved. Won. Lost. Tied. Pts. Park City ...... 8 1 1 17 Waterbury ...... 6 4 0 12 5 4 t it \Tcw Haven ...... S 5 0 10 Thistles of Bridgeport ... 3 7 0 6 2 8 0 4

THE ••BEAR CATS" SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, Brooklyn, N. Y. CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL E. COWLEY. CHALLENGE CUP. Secretary Connecticut Association Foot Ball Lrairne. SI’AlJMMrs ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 155

Tribute to H. W. Rowland, of Baltimore, Md.

B y F r e d H, M i l n e s , Captain of the Pilgrims Foot Ball Club of England.

The most regrettable item to my coming to America is that I cannot again see one of the dearest men and truest friend it has ever been my pleasure to meet, namely, Mr. H. VV. Rowland. To meet Mr. Row­ land was to respect him, and to respect him was to love him. His life was an ex­ ample to be copied. His association with sport was nothing unless pure. He seemed to run on the lines of :

Nothing but what is solid and refined Should dare ask public audience of mankind. HSoccer foot ball will have received a severe blow by Mr. Rowland's death, for he was T h e L a t k just the “ moving spirit” in Baltimore. I, H. W. How land. along with other members of the Pilgrims, will ever remember the great kindness shown to us by Mr. Rowland. So much had we learned about him and found him to be, that we, though strangers, used to call him “ Father.” When we were tired and sore after many games and long travels, Mr. Rowland wrote to me and volunteered to come along with us and "keep us fit” by his expert knowledge of massage treatment. Soccer foot ball enthusiasts, I am afraid, cannot yet realize the great loss Mr. Rowland’s death will mean to tile game, but surely those who knew him will fight all the keener in the inter­ ests of soccer, if only out of respect for “The Grand Old Man of Baltimore.” There cannot be any doubt but what H. W . R. now means “Honest W ork Rewarded.” That we may all take a copy from the life of “Father Row­ land,” is the wish of one of his admirers. “Long, long, be my heart with sweet memories filled, Like the vase in which flowers have once been distilled, You may break, you may shatter, the vase if you will. But the scent of the flowers will hang round it still." ciirlxtlillf. Photo. PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. BALTIMORE. MI). Winners Sontheaslern District championship. lightweight class.

Chrtsthllf. Photo. PUBLIC SCHOOL 94 SOCCER FOOT BAIJ. TEAM. BALTIMORE. MD. Winners Northeastern District championship, lightweight class.

PUBLIC SCHOOL 76 SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. BALTIMORE. MD. Winners Southern District championship, lightweight class. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

The Season in Baltimore

BALTIMORE THISTLES. The Baltimore Thistles, composed principally of Scotchmen, by their clever and brilliant playing established themselves as champions of Maryland. Heretofore that honorable title was held by the Lord Baltimore Lodge, Sons of St. George, but a series of live games arranged between the latter team and the Baltimore Thistles for the championship of Baltimore resulted in a vic­ tory for the Thistles, they winning twice, losing once, and tying twice. The games were all well contested and brilliantly played, and the best team won without question. Howovcr, not wishing to detract from the victory of the Thistles, there is no doubt but what the death of that grand old man, H. W. Row­ land, more familiarly known as "Dad” Rowland, who was the very life and soul of the Lord Baltimore*, cast a shadow of grief over the team, and affected their playing, as with his death that well-known aggressiveness and lighting spirit of the Lord Baltimores passed away for the time being. On April 21 the Thistles met and defeated the soldiers of Fort Washington in a contest which was played to decide the championship of Maryland. The game was one of the most in­ teresting and strenuously fought that ever took place in Mary­ land, the Thistles winning by a score of two goals to one. The Lord Baltimores are*affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association, and took part in that organization's com­ petition. being defeated bv the Clan MacDonalds of Brooklyn in the first round. The Thistles will no doubt be a competitor in this year’s comnetition. as well as the Lord Baltimores. The following is the list of games played by the Baltimore Thistles during the past season and the results of same: B.T. Opp. B T Opn Not. SO— s. arrow-* Point... « 0 Mur. 10— Son* of St. George 0 0 Deo. 3—Sors of St. George 1 2 Mar. IT— Son* of St. George 0 R Pec. 25—British Americans. 5 2 Mar. 24— Son* of St. George 0 0 Jan. 1—All Stan*. Bnlto.. 2 0 Mar..11—Son* of St. George t o Fch. ls —pnna st. George O 1 Apr. 21—Soldier*. Ft. Wath. 2 1 Feb. 25— Sons of St. George 3 O

SONS OF ST. GEORGE F. C. The season of 1911-12 was not so good, from a winning point of view, as the several years previous, chiefly owing to several of their players leaving Baltimore to follow their employment 1. I\ Stewart, Pres.; 2. It. Hastings. Sec. anil Mgr.; 3, D. Stewart; 4. Ewing; 5, W. Alexander, Cant.; 6, McLean; 7. Newton; 8. O'Connor; 9. J. Hastings; 10, Burgess; 11, Watson; 12, McFadyen; 13, Kimonlck; 14, Hal bert; 15. Hanna; IB, Gephardt. THISTLES SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, BALTIMORE. MD. Champions of Baltimore, 1912.

1, Mang; 2. Slocum; 3, Heins; 4, Dashiells; 5. W ilkins; 6, Blnra; 7. nend't- son; 8, J. Smith. Capt.; 0. William**; 10, Benson. I'liri^thilf. Photo. PUBLIC SCHOOL No. 47 SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, BALTIMORE, MD. Winners City Chsmplonship. heavyweight class; also winners of Southeastern District Championship. SPAI,D1NG’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 159

in other cities. The loss of their captain, James Guthrie,, who retired from the game, was keenly felt, his cool and energetic play and the way he held his forwards together being sadly missed on several occasions. The Sons played twenty-two matches, winning twelve, drawing two and losing eight. One of the most delightful out-of-town matches was with the soldiers at Fort Washington, the trip down the Potomac River to the fort being greatly enjoved by the thirty players and friends who journeyed from Baltimore. They found the soldiers a much improved team, having to return home defeated by 2 to I. After badly defeating Windsor F.C. of Wilmington, at Balti­ more, in September, they played the return game at Wilmington on Thanksgiving Day; the Windsor boys on this occasion turned the trick by defeating them 3 to I. The Sons in the earlier part of the season defeated all the Philadelphia and district teams who played them. Smith F. C , Chester, Wilmington, and Peabody all going down to defeat. This was the first time of their ent ring for the American Ama­ teur Foot Ball Association Cup and they had the misfortune to be drawn with Clan MacDonald at New York, the holders of the cup. The game was played with several inches of snow on the ground, the holders of the cup defeating them by 4 to o. In April they arranged a series of five games with the Thistles, a team composed of Scotchmen of Baltimore, who had secured a very strong team. The understanding was that the losers were to pay for a dinner for the successful team, and a pen­ nant was also presented to the winner. Each team won two matches, and when the fifth and last match took place there was great excitement among players and spectators, the Thistles finally winning by 1 to o. The Sons of St. George, of Baltimore, and all lovers of sport lost a good friend when H. W. Rowland died, he only several weeks before having accompanied the team to New York hoping to see his pets defeat the Clan MacDonald and qualify for the next round.

INTER-PARK TOURNAMENT. PUBLIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. The public school soccer tournament having proved so suc­ cessful, the officials of the P.A.L., decided to conduct a tourna­ ment for working boys and young men who were interested in the game, and Who came to the parks Saturday afternoons for scrub games. Two classifications were made: Juniors were those who were 1, j. Outtrle, Cunt.: 2. Gamble: S. Hyde: 4. Howard: 5. Windsor: 0. Kerr: 7. Lawson: 8. Ainsworth: 9. Mack:

10' s o n s ' OF ST. GEORGE SCKTEB FOOT BALL TEAM. LORD BALTIMORE LODGE. BALTIMORE. MD. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 161

not sixteen years of age on or before October first, and senior, those who were sixteen years of age on or before October first. Rules of eligibility required that one must have been exam­ ined by the medical director of the league and must be a bona- fide member of the park one represented. A player was not eligible who was a member of any soccer foot ball team, and could represent but one park during the tournament. Eight teams made entry— four in each grade. Each team was allowed to enter sixteen names, making a total of 128 players who were eligible. The entries were:

JU N IO R UNLIMITED CLASS. Carroll—H. Kuebler, H. Coulling, J. Bowman, W. Igleufritz, C. Stegi.ian, S. Smith, P. Harmus, S. Thomas, I. Strain, R. Lee, E. McCuen, A. Buck, L. Garlins, C. Askins, L. Roman, R. Smith. Latrobe—M. Wiener, C. Hasting, L. Moeler, R. Williams, C. Rouchard, A. Meisel, C. Harden, A. Seipp, J, Janek, P. Meisel, A. Volkel, W . Kennedy, E. Johnson, L. Rouchard, J. Mack, J. Rice, E. Brady. Patterson—W. Meushaw, E. Keller, A. Hurtle, L. Berman, C. Holman, W . Mueller, F. Broom, C. Ortman, C. Erck, H. Mayo, L. Wagner, H. Hanson, E. Reutter, A. Hobelman, W. Keller, H. Dittman. Clifton—Chas. Peters, W m . Shipley, G. Hooper, F. Herold, Wm. Connors, Otto Appleby, Elmer Moore, Wm. McMahon, Thos. Byrnes, August Rofling, Nathan Hamosky, Reynolds, H. Harrigan, L. Cobabe. L. Morrow, Hamersla, Hcrlich, Krout, Waters, Hoyle, R. Prem, Hubbard, W . C. Young, G. Hyman.

SENIOR UNLIMITED CLASS. Easterwood— E. H. Browning, A. M. Phipps, W . J. Schaffer. F. Buckmeister, G. Harmon, H. Sherman. J. W. Koll, A. Maeny, J. E. Carroll, G. Houck, J. Campbell, E. Plossning, Horn, W . Henson. Gettman. Latrobe—Fred Zimmel, C. Collins, F. Reinhardt, F. Feder. P. Boda, J. Armiger, K. Reinhardt, Ph. Meisel, V. Prenger. F. Rice, W . Seipp, L. Jealdhall, W . Mosley, S. Meisel, J. Reichenberg, J. Rouchard. Clifton—Scherf. Duker. H. Parran, D. Maskell, C. Emery, E. Conrad, G. Deimel, F. Thieranf, G. McClain, R J. Wilson, H. Fanning, Wm. Schloman. Patterson- -C. Bohle, E. Dodson. L. Bruff, H. Phillips, L. Eirich, G. Goffman, A. Wilhelm, S. Hihn, H. Dittmar, L. Hatter. RfhAoi No T° Socrcr Foot Ball Team, winner* Southwestern DUtrtct Championship. HfaTj-weifht Class. U 1Ur r;.8rS.t No. T9 JV-rr.Foo. B.,, T«o,.

*>nrte Tournament SPALDING'S ATHLETIC L1BBABY. 163

H. Miller, L. Scigorist, T. Murphy, C. Wagner, J. Casey, E. Brown. Play began December 2, each team played the other the best two out of three games, the surviving teams— in each class— played a series of three games for the championships. The games were good exhibitions of soccer—the senior games were especially well fought out and attracted a great deal of notice. Both the light and heavyweight championships were won by Patterson Park. The tournament was successful in every way, and was an excellent demonstration of the development of soccer among the young men of Baltimore. THE SCORES. December 2—Clifton Park 1; Latrobe Park, o—Junior. December 2— Latrobe Park. 1 ; Easterwood Park, o— Senior. December 2— Patterson Park, 2; Clifton Park, 1—Senior. December 2— Patterson Park, 6; Carroll Park, I—Junior. December 9—Clifton Park, 2; Latrobe Park, 1—Junior. December 9— Patterson Park, 9; Carroll Park, o—Junior. December 9—Latrobe Park. I ; Easterwood Park, o—Senior. December 9— Patterson Park, I ; Clifton Park, I— Senior. December 16—Patterson Park, I ; Clifton Park, o—Senior. December 21— Patterson Park, 2; Clifton Park, o—Junior. December 26—Patterson Park, 8; Clifton Park, o—Junior. December 30—Latrobe Park, 2; Patterson Park. 1—Senior. January 1—Patterson Park, 3; Latrobe Park. 0— Senior. January 6— Patterson Park, 2; Latrobe Park, o—Senior.

SOCCER IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BALTIMORE. Bv W m . Springe* Pitm an, Supervisor Public Athletic League of Baltimore. The third annual soccer tournament of the Public Athletic League— Public School Section was the most noteworthy of any previous tournaments. Last year twenty-three schools made entry, while this year thirty-two different schools—an increase of 39 per cent—were entered. From the thirty-two schools, forty-six teams with a total of ~,22 boys were enrolled. All these boys received a thorough medical examination as to their physical condition and it is worthy of mention, that not an injury of any kind was noted during the entire season. Competition was keen at all times and the games were wit­ nessed by large numbers of spectators. 1. K. Parson. Principal; 2. Jacobson; 3. Burnett; 4. Cohra; 5, Lrwlcr; 0, ljnighlln; 7. H. Mccth, Coach; 8, Murrlll; ». Levin; lit, Herman; 11. Rosen- tx rit. 12. Danscglock; 13. Blumcnthal; 14, Necdli*; 13. I- Wolfe, Capt.: Id. Boyd; 17. Seigle; IS. B. Cann. Mgr. Chrlsthllf. Photo. PUBLIC SCHOOL SI. BALTIMORE. MD.. SOCCER FOOT HALL TEAM. Winners city championship, lightweight class; winners Northwestern District championship.

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riiridthiir. Photo. PUBLIC SCHOOL 80. BALTIMORE. MD.. SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Champions Northeastern District, ami runners-up for city championship II heavyweight class. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 16fi

The city was divided into five districts: Northwestern, North­ eastern, Southwestern, Southeastern and Southern, In the number of schools and teams entered, the Southeastern district led with thirteen schools and sixteen teams entered. The Northeastern was next in number, with ten schools and sixteen teams. Competition was for district championships—in each weight under the elimination process, the losing team dropping out att

I. J. Miller: 2. Brown: 3. MacEcnsie; 4. Forbes; 5, Crump: 0, Rev. J. McLaren Richardson; 7. MUIlliiatl; 8. J. C. Miller: 0. Yates: 10. Brownlee; II. Plffe; 12, W. Miller; 13. Wilson; 14. Vance; 13, Sillers; 16. Cunnlngbam. Corblt. Photo. PRESBYTERIAN SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIB k AHT. 167 heavyweight class Schools Nos. 80 and 47 m(-‘t with the follow­ ing results: December 18, 1911— P.S. No. 80, 1; P.S. No. 47, o. December t9, 1911— P.S. No. 47. 1; P.S. No. 80, o. December 20, 1911— P.S. No. 47, 1; P.S. No. 8o, o. The series between Schools Nos. 91 and 72 for the lightweight championship was remarkable. Seven games were played before a winner was returned, the championship going to School No. 91 after a brilliant game on December 27th, the score being 2 to o. W ith one single exception the conduct of the teams was ex­ cellent and the sportsmanship good. The support given the teams by their teachers and schoolmates was a noteworthy feature of the tournament. The tournament began October 30, and ended December 27; Sixty-nine games were played without a protest being registered, A summary of the games follows:

School. School. School. School. Oct. *fo. 47—8; No. 71—0, Heavy. Nov. 21—N o . 99—1 No. 94—0,. Light. Oct. 30-No. 99-1; No. 49—0, L i g h t . Not. 21—No. 47-2 No. 42—0., H»*avy. Oct. 31—No. 85—3; No. 80—0, Light. Not. 22—No. 47—2 No. 77-0, Light. Oct. 31—No. 72—12 ; No. 1- 0. IJght. Nov. 23—No. 94—1 No. 99-0.. Light. Oct. 31—No. 77—7; No. 8—0, Light. Nov. 23—N o . 47-0 No. 42—0.. Heavy. Oct. 31/—No. 79—1; No. 81—0. Light. Nov. 27—No. 91—1 No. 47—0. Light. Nov. 1—No. 24—1; No. 71-0. Light. Nov. *7— No. 42—1 No. 47—1.. Heavy. Nor. 3—No. 72—1; No. 1—0. Hoavy. Nov. 27—No. 72-1 No. 76-0. IJght. N o t . 3—No. 45—0; No. 80-0. Heavy. Nov. 29—No. 91—3 No. 47-0. Light. N o t . 3—No. 13—1; No. 23-0. Light. Nov. 29—No. 80-0 72-0. Heavy. N o t . •-No. 79—1; No. 1—0. Light. Nov. 29—No. 42—1 No. 47-0,, Heavy. N o t . • —No. 91—3; No. 60-0. Light. Nov. 29-No. 94—1 No. 99-0., Light. N o v . 7—No. 79—1; No. —O. Light. Nov. 29—No. 77—1 No. 76—1,, Light. N o t . 7—No. 76—1; No. 28-0. L i g h t . Dee. 1—No. 47—1 N o , 42—0,, Heavy. N o v . 7—No. 94—2; No. 52-0. Llfbt. Dec. 4—No. 47—1 No. 79-0,. Heavy. Nov. 7—No. 77—10; No. 24—0,1. Light. Dec. 5-No. 80-0 No. 72-0,. Heavy. Nov. 8— No. 99—1: No. 85—0. Light. Dec. 6— No. 91—1 No. 91-0.. Light. Nov. 8— No. 91—3; No. 60-0. Light Dec. 5- No. 72-1 No. 76-0. IJght. Nov. 9—No. 91—4; No. 79—1. Light. Dec. 7-No. 94—1 No. 91—1,. Light. Nov. 9—No. 99—1; No. 74-0. Hoavy. Dec. 7—No. 80-2 No. 72—2,, Heary. Nov. 9—No. 43—2; No. 77—0. Heavy. I**o. 7—No. 47—3 79—0,. Heavy. Nov. 10—No. 80—2; No. 46-1. Heavy. Dec. 8—No. 94—0 No. 71-0, Light Nov. 11—No. 80-2; No. 73-1. Heavy. Dec. 11—No. 91—2 No. 94—1, IJght Nov. 13—No. 47—4; No. 83—0. HeaTy. Dec. 12—No. 80—1 No. 72—0. Heavy. Nov. 13—No. 74—0: No. 94—0. Light. Dec. 13—No. 91—0 No. 72—0. IJght Nov. 14—No. 91—2; No. 79-0. Light. Deo. 14—No. 72—2 No. 91—1., Light. Nov. 14—No. 80-5; No. 85—0, Ilravy. Dec. 15—No. 80—1 R«. 47—0.. Heavy. Nov. 14— No. 47-1; No. 93-0. Light. Dec. 15—No. 91-0 No. 72-0.. Light. Nov. 15—No. 94—2; No. 74—0. IJght I>ec. 18—No. 91—4 No. 72-0. Light. Nov. 16—No. 80—1; No. 99-0. Hoary. Deo. 18—No. 47—1 No. SO-O,. Heavy. Nov. 16-No. 77-0; No. 47-0, Light. Doc. 19—No. 47-1 No. 80—0,. Heavy. Nov. 17—No. 42—1: No. 23-0. H «*avy . Dec. 19—No. 72—0 No. 91—0,, Light. Nov. 19—No. 94—1; No. 99—1. Light. Dec. 20—No. 72-0 No. 91-0,. Light. Nov. 20—No. 47—1; No. 77—0. IJght. Dec. 27—No. f l—2 No. 72-0,. Light. Nov. 20—No. 80—1; No. 99—0. Ilravy. 12. in liner; 13. O. Smith. (JR A ll TOWN (PA.) SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM.

1 P. Robertson; 2. Cairos; S. W. Robertson: 4, McColloch; 5. Fnlton; 6 J. Robertson: 7. Welch. Pres.: S. Murray; 0, Sm tb; 10. 1. O B e r t a ; 11 Trainer; 12. Hamilton: 13. C. O’Berta. Spraubaon. Photo BENI.D ILLINOIS THISTLES SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. SPAI.DING'S ATHLETIC L1PRARY. 169

Soccer Foot Ball in Cleveland District By- A. Frank Counts, M.A., LL.B., President Cleveland Association Foot Ball League.

FINAL TABLE, I 9 II- I3 . ^ 0 ( 1 3 , 5 — > Played. Won. Lost.Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Engineers ...... 14 11 2 1 34 13 23 Lorains ...... 14 10 3 1 34 14 21 Thistles ...... 14 9 4 1 29 18 19 Clevelands ...... 14 7 6 1 25 21 15 Monas ...... 14 5 6 3 18 30 13 Shamrocks ...... 14 5 6 3 23 18 13 Rovers* ...... 14 3 9 2 22 37 0 Britannias ...... 14 o 14 0 12 47 o • Fine of two points inflicted. Bowler cup matches are not counted in the league stand inff. A victory counts two points, a draw one and a defeat nothing. Association foot ball has enjoyed a great increase in popu­ larity during the past year in this country. Probably no other sport has shown such a hearty growth in popular favor either here or elsewhere, as a matter of fact, and it is now surpassing the bounds set by the fond hopes of the promoters a few years ago when the game actually went into the field in the States and made a bid for that fickle popular favor, the one element moro than any other that spells success or ruin for a sport. The wonderful part of the sport, especially to those who were not brought up in the old country where the game flourishes, is that as soon as we get a clear insight into the game, as soon as we really understand just what is transpiring on the field of play, as soon as we see the science, the skill and the thinking that is required in carrying the sphere from one end of the field to the other, just that soon we too are excited enthusiasts. We have been won, and we go over to the new game heart and soul, and we give up our meals to see the matches. That has been the experience of Americans with the game not only in Cleveland and Ohio, hut throughout the country. That is the reason for the wonderful strides the game has made in the fight for popular favor. It is a fight, or has been, for the reason that it very soon became evident that the ideas which prevailed among the original promoters in this country were entirely too small, too circumscribed, and there was 110 holding A. FRANK COUNTS. Edmondson. Photo. President Cleveland Association Foot Rail League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIIIItAltY. m the game within such meagre bounds as their plans for teams and small leagues contemplated. Necessity is the mother of invention, it has been said, and there was immediately a demand for a broader and greater Association foot ball in every community where the game was introduced. W ith this demand there came a consequential neces­ sity, and there were those who were ready, willing and able to do the inventing. Larger and more powerful leagues sprang up, to engulf the older and smaller. The few enthusiasts who stood along the side lines were multiplied until their number became hundreds, and a little later, our experience in Cleveland has been, that these hundreds swelled to thousands. Indeed, by the time the next annual of the Spalding series is published, soccer interests in this country will be firmly bound together in one big, broad organization, the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. This will encompass practically the whole of the United States, as far as the game is concerned, and will actually include towns between New York and Salt Lake City. Such a step as this is fittingly the climax of the greatest and most successful season the game has ever had. It is only a few years since Soccer was introduced in Cleveland, while the league came a year or so later. At the first games were a few dozens of the dyed-in-the-wool old-countrymen adorning the side lines. Now thousands weekly turn out to the city parks to witness the contests. According to the records fur­ nished by the Cleveland park department, the crowds attending the soccer games now average in excess of two thousand from season’s end to season’s end. This includes all games. It is unfortunate that the Cleveland League is not able to secure enclosed fields for its games. Were these to be had, the financial end would be amply taken care of, one of the problems that has been a sore trial to the organization and to most of the teams, and one which has made the heaviest burden fall on the shoulders of individuals who have felt called upon to give. O f these, however, there are quite a few, and up to the present time the road has in no case been impassable. That the game would be a financial success goes without comment among those who attended the final of the Bowler Cup series last Thanksgiving Day and the ‘'International" on New Year’s Day. Despite rather bad weather, both of these matches drew great crowds and paid excellently. During the past year, the officers of the Cleveland League have redoubled their efforts to bring about the organization of an inter-city league. Such a league, built up with the Sixth City as the center, and to include, perhaps, Pittsburgh, Detroit JAMES SMITH. II. JOHNS. Secretary. Cleveland. Ohio, Association Foot Ball League. Referee Committee, Cleveland, Ohio, Association Foot Ball League. SrAI.ru NO'S ATlU ETK' MRHARV. 173 and Buffalo, would easily become the strongest organization of its kind in this country within a very short time. That such a league would be a compelling force in further popularizing the sport there can be no doubt. The present offi­ cers of the Cleveland League have vowed never to be satisfied i-ntil an inter-city league has been organized and put on a sub­ stantial basis. They are, in every way possible, fostering the game in the smaller cities in the vicinity. Several ways to do this have been presented, such as arranging games, drawing con­ stitutions and by-laws, sending referees and other aiding officers. The Cleveland League first interested George Bowler, later made him president of the organization, and when in office he presented a beautiful silver cup bearing his name. This cuo is played for in a special series of games each fall, the final of which has become a fixture for Thanksgiving Day. This cup competition has become famous in the Middle West, and to win it is quite as remarkable and praiseworthy a feat as to win the league medals. These series have produced the finest play, the best of matches, and good sportsmanship. These series, have become so well known and have produced such excellent matches, that it has been the means of securing for the league another trophy for a second annual series. The handsome silver cup came to the league practically unsolicited, which is one proof of the growing popularity of the game here. Late last summer, when the sports committee of the Federation of Labor were seeking athletic features for the annual Labor Day games, which have been a part of the holiday programme for years, without consulting either teams or league, the com­ mittee decided that a soccer foot ball match would be highly acceptable as a part of the programme. W'lth this decision, they set about to get the game. It was only a short step to the pres­ entation of the cup, a veritable beauty, and the deed of gift by which the annual Labor Cup series have been instituted. It was then too late to play an elimination series before Labor| Day of 1911, but the league accepted the gift and agreed to put two teams on the field, as a part of the athletic events scheduled for that day. Two were chosen from among all the players of the league 'and a fine match was played in which there were many brilliantly executed combinations and much spectacular play. About 15,000 people saw the contest, many of them for the first time, and there was a noticeable increase in th<- league games that followed during the fall series. The last league playing season was the very best the organi­ zation has ever had. From the outset it was evident that the teams, at least three - I

1, Milligan; 2. 3. 4. McGregor: 5, Hamilton; 0. Collier; 7, r-»c*: 8, Edwards; 9. Wakeman: 10, Kenny; 11, Marshall; 12, Cunningham; 13, J. Edwards, Prea.; 14, Brown; 15, Hague. Horton. Photo. ENGINEERS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Champions of Cleveland, Ohio. 1911. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 175 of them, were more closely matched than in other years, and that the race for the medals would necessarily be very close. Week after week the elevens went along at a break-neck speed, but always brought out the finest kind of foot ball and sportsmanship. There were almost as many hair-raising finishes as there were games, and the final results were always close. Not in a single game was the score such that it told of a one­ sided contest. It is true that the league standing shows that the liritannias did not win a single game during the season. It was more a matter of luck than it was of deficiency of play. The season progressed through the spring series, and with like conditions prevailing through the fall, until finally there was but one game to be played, a postponed one between the Engi­ neers and Thistles. Had the latter won that game, three teams, the Lorains, Engineers and Thistles, would have tied for first place. The Engineers were the victors, however, in the best game of soccer ever played in Cleveland. Never have the local teams played so brilliantly, and neither have any invading aggre­ gation ever shown what these two elevens did in that game. Fully 15,000 people saw the contest. It was a wildly enthusiastic crowd, but the quality of foot ball justified all the exuberance and hat throwing that was manifested. In other years, the name of the Thistles has been a dread to other teams. The fact that the Scotch eleven was scheduled as opposition was almost positive proof, in many cases, that the Thistles would win. On this particular occasion, however, they were the victims. They lost through the fact that they were opposed by the same grim determination, perfected attack, and desperate defence they themselves play. .... The Engineers were able to win the championship through the fact that they developed the best forward line the Middje West has ever seen, and nowhere has there been the same efficiency in defence. In the Bowler Cup series, however, the Thistles came forth with their brilliancy. They could not be denied at least a share of the honors, and their old winning faculties carried them through the best series that has ever been played for that trophy. Much credit is due to the Lorain eleven. The mere fact that they were able to land so close to the top of the league stand­ ing in such a race as last year’s, was, in itself, something to mark the team as being a little out of the ordinary. The Lorain team has, in the years in which it has had a place in the Cleve­ land League, always been near the top. It has once won the medals, and in other years it has been one of the really hard teams to defeat. 1, Thompson; 2. Watson; 3. Willson; 4. Meldnam; 5. Allen; 0. Molllson; 7. For be*; 8. Leith; !». Munro; 10, Falrweather; 11, Noon; 12. Shepard; 13. O. Molllson; 14. Lumsden; 15, Clark. LORAIN'S SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, CLEVELAND. OHIO.

1, Leighton; 2. Brown; 3, Rse; 4. Gsrdlner; 5. Johnston; 0. McDongal; 7. McKay; 8, Speed; 9. Cassells; 10. McKinnon; I t , Cassells; 12. McLeod; 13, Thompson: 14. Finlayson; 15. Falrweather; 16. Crockett; 17, Eden. THISTLES SOCCER FOOT BAIX TEAM. CLEVELAND. OHIO. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LlliKABV. 177

The real sensation of the league last year was the Sham­ rocks. There had been no purely Irish team in the league, and finally an eleven was made up. Entrance was gained, and they had 110 more than become members than they began to make their presence felt, and they accomplished what no other cluh had done in its first year play. Before the fall series was over the green-shirted athletes were almost as much feared as were the Engineers and Thistles. The Clevelands showed to a little better advantage than in the previous year. They were satisfied to stand pat with the line-up of the season before, but they improved in team work and made a good showing. The same may be said of the Monas. This eleven has stuck to the kick and rush game throughout all the years it has been in the league and they always maintain about the same standard. The Woodland Rovers displayed the tendencies of an in-and- outer. In some of the games the team played as it never had before, while in others there was much foot ball of really a primary nature that was lacking. W ith the opening of the 1912 season, the league will have nine teams. The acquisition will be the Magyars. This eleven was formerly a member of the league. As a matter of fact, it was the fourth to join the organization. It dropped out for a couple of years, but now returns much stronger than it was at the time of leaving, and it should be able to make a good showing. The race of 1912, it may be admitted, is likely to be even harder than the one of 1911. The opening of the season will find the Thistles, Engineers and Lorains slightly stronger than last year. It will find the Shamrocks just about as when the fall series closed, while the Monas, Rovers and Clevelands will be able to get on at a little better pace. Then with the matches of the two cup scries sandwiched into the spring and fall series, and with the final for the Federation Cup and the final of the Bowler series, the soccer enthusiasts of this vicinity will have a year of foot ball such as has never before been played here. Besides this, there will be about half a dozen games with out- of-town teams, such as are likely to boost the main proposition of organizing an intercity league. Detroit, Pittsburgh. Erie and Youngstown, as well as Amherst and Akron, will be represented in these matches. Concerning the tow’n teams in the immediate vicinity of Cleve­ land. Akron used to have a team in the Cleveland League, but withdrew a couple of years ago. There are now a couple of teams there that play games at irregular intervals, while once in a while a game is played with the Youngstown eleven There are also a couple of junior teams in Akron. 1. Bailey; 2. Barker; 3. Stevenson; 4. Thwaltea: B, R. Scott: 0. Boas; 7. love; 8. Ferguson; 9, Carmichael; 10. McKee; 11, Duthie; 12, VV. Scott; 13, Kin*. CLEVELANDS, OF CLEVELAND (OHIO) SOCCER FOOT BALL LEAGUE.

1. Klnley: 2, J. Kelly; 3. Clajjuc: 4. Thwaltes; 5, nalsall; 6. A. Kelly; 7. McCaa; H. Brew; 9. Cowley; 10. Lumsdcu; 11, Crow**; 12. Gill; 13, Wriirht: 14. Bridaon; 15. Corrias. MONAS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CLEVELAND* OHIO. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 179

In Youngstown, a good team has been built up, under the guidance of two former members of the Cleveland Engi­ neers. This eleven has been playing nearly a year and is making a good record. A former Thistle player has put Amherst on the soccer map. He is none other than the star back, Johnston. He organized a team that play members of the Cleveland League when the latter have open dates. There is now a great deal of interest in the little town. The Junior League in Cleveland has not yet been put on a re-organized basis. Hope of doing so has not, however, been given up. The men behind the league are biding their time until enough teams can be got together and their play developed so that no one will have a walk-away in a league race. It is discouraging to the youngsters to have one team go to the front and then see little chance for any other dislodging it.

C. MCCtJLLOGH, Manager Currf (Pa.) Socwr Fool Ball Team. WyJM. T ? / 15

SHAMROCKS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CLEVELAND, OHIO.

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1, Fagan; 2, Irvin: 3. rortroan: 4, Wagner; 5, Scott; 6. Rowe; 7. Deacon; 8. Fagan: !>, Scott: HI. McMillan: 11. Hillocks: 12. Mansion: IS, M»lr: 14. Bolton: 13, Craig; 16. Russell. WOODLAND ROVERS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CLEVELAND. OHIO. 1, Norjcrove; 2, W right; 3. Vaiwculloa; 4. Floyd; 5. W right; 0. Jnm w ; 7. I rntt: 8. Hunt; 1). Minty; 10. Steadman; 11. Noblo; 12. Pratt; 13. McNamec; 14. Dimmock; 15. Lawley. BBITANNZAS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CLEVELAND, OHIO. *\

MAGYARS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CLEVELAND, OHIO.

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Soccer Foot Ball in Chicago By Archibald Btrse. The last soccer season of the Association Foot Ball League in Chicago was the most successful since the game started in that city. Eight strong teams, namely: Hyde Park Blues, Campbell Rovers, Pullman, Me Duffs, Hibernians, Hyde Park Albions, Over-Seas and West Side Rangers, took part in the league's competition and finished as follows: >— Goals— - Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. I-'or. Against. Pts. Pullman ...... 14 11 2 1 64 17 -4 Campbell Rovers M 9 3 2 54 22 21 H. P. Blues...... 13 8 3 2 52 21 19 McDuffs ...... 12 6 2 4 31 30 u Hibernians ...... M 4 3 7 36 49 11 W . S. Rangers.. 14 4 1 9 22 46 9 H. P. Albions... 13 3 2 8 23 45 8 Over-Seas ...... 14 1 0 13 25 82 2 A higher grade of foot ball prevailed and the teams were more evenly matched than in previous years. Although Over- Seas landed far behind in number of points they were unfortu­ nate in losing a number of games by a small margin; and they are not the lowest in goal scoring by any means. W ith the single exception of Pullman the clubs play on en­ closed grounds, and the gate receipts during 1911-12 were very satisfactory. The Pullman club has promised an up-to-date enclosure at their grounds for next season. This will be an immense boon to the club because its high grade of foot ball and known hospitality will entice large crowds. For the first time in three years the league executive provided an outside attraction by bringing to Chicago on Thanksgiving Day the leading team of Minneapolis. Notwithstanding the counter attractons for that day. this game was well attended. The visiting team lost the game by 2 to o. A second game be­ tween Minneapolis and Chicago, with different players, was played on December 2 and resulted in a draw. On December 17 a fast game was played between teams chosen from this league by the president and vice-president, the president's team winning by the odd goal. This game proved so popular that it is about to be made an annual affair. Titirko & Atnvll. rhoto. MRS. P. J. PEEL, PRESENTING CAPTAIN "BENNY” liO< IlClt OF THE PULLMANS SOCCEK FOOT BALL TEAM OF CHICAGO WITH THE PEEL CHALLENGE CUP. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 18B

The league’s annual banquet was held at King's Restaurant, January 20, 1912. On May 5, 1912, the executive pulled off a game between the Scotch and English players for the benefit of the funds of the Old People’s Home of these nationalities in Chicago. The game and the attendance were highly satisfactory. England, under Capt. W . H. Parker, defeated Scotland, under Capt. Alexander Currie, 4 goals to none. Nothing has proved so popular and so helpful to Chicago soc­ cer as the institution of the Peter J. Peel Challenge Cup. One of the main reasons for this is that any club, whether or not a member of the league, may compete. During the past season no less than twelve teams entered the competition, which was con­ ducted on the elimination plan. Only one of the three teams out­ side the league survived the first round, namely, the Thistle of Gary, Ind. This team lost to Campbell Rovers in the second round, 7—2. The finalists were Pullman and Hibernians. The game was played 011 May 19 before a large attendance, the Hibernians losing, 6 to 1. The receipts of the competition, after paying expenses, arc divided equally between the competing clubs and the fund of tl e Cup Commission, This fund is known as the Hospital Fund and is being used to tide over the financial difficulties of players who may be injured. In this way nearly $800 have been dis­ bursed since the institution of the competition nearly four year3 ago. The donor of the magnificent Peel Challenge Cup is Mr. Peter J. Peel, whose extraordinary efforts to promote the soc­ cer game in Chicago are without parallel. Not only has he given of his time and knowledge, but he has donated gold medals to the winning teams, and on May 25, tendered a banquet to this year’s champions— the Pullman team—and their 'friends to the number of sixty-five. Mr. Peel is undoubtedly the most popular and best known soccer follower in Chicago. The officers of the Association Foot Ball League are: George H. Kirk (heating engineer), president; William Cameron (presi­ dent Wold-Torris Co.), vice-president; Archibald Birse (tailor), secretary-treasu rer. The Peel Challenge Cup Commission is : Bruce E. Porteous (cashier's dept. Morris & Co.), president; Thomas H. McKnight (Wolverine Mfg. Co.), vice-president; Archibald Birse, secre- tary-treasurer. The most encouraging evidence of the progress of soccer in Chicago during the past season, is its successful introduction into the playgrounds of the public schools and park systems. Prof. E. B. De Groot of the National Playgrounds Association, 1— George H. Kirk, president Association Fool Bail league of Chicago. L Archibald Blrs.. wcretary lrcnuurer Association Foot Ball League of Chi- cago. «nd the I’eel Cup Ctnninisaloo. 3—John H. KTaaa, iW ftta rj H ide I ark Blues Soccer Pool Ball Team. Chicago. Ill SPAI.DlNO’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 187 who is a most enthusiastic “soccerite,” has achieved wonders in demonstrating to the youth of Chicago the superiority of the soccer game over all other forms of foot ball. So successful have his labors proved that no fewer than n o teams of boys will take the field the coming fall. The brothers, Archibald and Alexander Paterson, of Engle­ wood, and Lane Technical High Schools respectively, were in­ strumental in forming last March a High School League, con­ sisting of Lane Technical, Englewood, Oak Park, and La Grange, and with the assistance of the ex-Board of the A.F.L.C., who furnished referees and coaches, this league went through a very satisfactory spring season, the Englewood High School finishing in the lead. This league plays for a in the shape of a.i elaborate, massive silver shield, donated by Chicago’s best soc­ cer friend and promoter, Mr. Peter J. Peel, previously referred to in Peel Challenge Cup matter. There is unlimited evidence that the boys are enthusiastic and eager about the game, and the utmost willingness to teach them prevails among the experienced players and referees of the city.

2, Ben Gorier; 2, Sheldon Gorier. Ben Gorier is captain of the Pullman*, winners of the Peel Challenge Cup. ami champions of Association F o o t Ball League of Chicago. He has been playing Association foot ball for the past twenty yeara. 1—P*t»r J. Peel, donor of I be Peel challenge Cap. Championship Trophy of tlie Association Fool Ball [ M | w of Chicago. 2—Bruce E. I1“orleous. presl dent Peel Championship Challenge Cup Commission. 1 Thoma* II. Mr Knight. T ii- r prealdetit Peel Challenge Cup Commtsaton. 4— Peel t halleiige I up. 1. J. Camming*; 2. Archibald; 3, R. Qualte; 4. Ererett; 5, V. Gtndra. S ec.; 6, E. Butcher. Mgr.; 7. G. Pollltt; 8. Cooper; U. Brlek*on; 10. 8. Gorier; 11. Taylor; 12. McAndrew*. Awt. Mgr.; 13. W. Cummlnga. Vlce-Prea.; 14. A. Qunlte. Trainer; 15. J. Pollltt; 16. B. Gorier. Capt.; 17. Shallcroaa; IS. Cartwright; 19. MacNaughton; 20. A. Flolt. A*»t. Trainer; 21. Mancot. Banka. Photo. PULLMAN SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. CHICAGO. ILL. Champlona Association Foot Ball League ot Chicago, wlnnera Peel Challenge Cap. A CROWD WATCHING THE GAME OF SOCCER IN ENGLAND. SAMUEL DARWENT. Manager Chicago (III. ) Hyde Park Blues Soccer Foot Ball Team. Through hia untiring1 effort* and clever management the Hyde Park Blues hava become famous from the Atlantic to the Pacific 1. J. SHlnr; 2. Black; 3. Dowe; 4, Ross; 5. Smith; 6, Lamond: 7, Stewart; H. J. Mathlcson; 9. Patterson: 10. Qualte; 11. W. Sellar, Pr**.; 12, Allan; 13. Dalrymph'; 14. Brown; 15. Kerr; 1ft, Mitchell; 17. McDlarmld; 18. McFarlane; 10. ]>. Mathlcson. Mascot. McDUFFS SOCCRB FOOT BALL TEAM, CHICAGO. ILL*

1. Fluke; 2. Know Ison; 3. Dixon; 4. Shallcross; 5. Milton; ft. Kirk. League Pres.; 7. Whiteside; 8, Birchsll; 9. Parker. Capt.; 10. Farndell; 11. Halsall; 12. Latham. ENGLISH SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Chicago Association Foot Ball League. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 193

Michigan State Soccer Foot Ball League B y G arrett O ’K eefe. Affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. Foot ball in Detroit and vicinity, under the auspices of the Michigan State Soccer League, has taken an impetus that has proved entirely gratifying to the promoters. brom a small beginning of four clubs, its membership has increased to four­ teen, namely, Celtic, All Scots, Roses, Pilgrims, Britannias, Caledonians, Thistles, Wolverines, Pontiac, Abbots, Detroits, St. Georges, Packards, and Imperials. The fall season of 1911 proved to be the best contested of any of its predecessors, as in tile two sections, A and B, a deciding game had to be played off to determine the respective winners; the Celtics and Roses played off in A section, the Irishmen winning, after an exciting contest, while in the B section, All Scots and Britannias were the contenders, the boys from the “Land of Burns” being vic­ torious. This left the All Scots and Celtics to fight it out for the State championship, which carries with it the handsome trophy presented by A. G. Spalding & Bros, and a set of solid gold medals. The game attracted widespread interest as it had quite an international tinge, Ireland vs. Scotland. The game was played at McGraw's Park before the largest crowd that ever paid admission to a soccer game in Michigan. The All Scots started off with a stiff breeze in their favor, but the sound defence of Celtic kept them from scoring. The ‘‘Greens,’' gradually settling down, kept the Highlands on the defensive, and Jack Millar lowered their colors with a great shot, after a clever combined attack, in which the whole Celtic forward line participated. The lusty cheer that heralded this success showed that the Celtic “rooters" were out in full force. Subsequently, the All Scots raised the hopes of their supporters by some brilliant foot ball, but Thomson, Scott and Dear kept the Kilties out, until just one minute from half time, when the Scotchmen equalized. Their supporters on the line simply went wild over their favorites. The recess found both sides equal and each confident of ultimate victory. Give and take play featured the opening stages of the second h a lf; the excitement among the spectators was intense, as first one side, then the other showed the way. On the Celtic side Scott, Thompson, Dear, Campbell, Leech and H. BATKR. 0. O’KEEFE. Freatdeat Michigan State Soccer Foot Ball League. who, wltb G. E. Leech, organized the Michigan State Soccer Foot Ball League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC UBRARY. 195

Croasdell were ever prominent, while Sutherland, Adams, Brodie and Smith shone for the All Scots. The latter were awarded a penalty, but the generally cool Hughey Sutherland seemed to be affected with the all-prevailing excitement and shot wide. This seemed to be the turning point in the game, and the Celtics, from that on, were entirely on the aggressive. Finally, Millar got a pass from Leech and scored what proved to be the winning goal for the "Wearers of the Green." Thus ended the greatest soccer game ever played in Detroit. Mr. Lucas, who refereed, handled the game in hrst-class style, his decisions being prompt and above reproach. Both teams played a clean, manly game; the All Scots, like good sports that they are, took their defeat in good part, and after the game the officials and players came to the Celtic dressing room and con­ gratulated the members of the Celtic team on their hard earned and well deserved victory. During the layoff in the winter, the league was getting its house in order and arranging details for the opening of the 1912 season. T. W. Cahill, the great soccer organizer, of St. Louis and New 'i ork, visited Detroit in January, and addressed a large and enthusiastic gathering of socccr devotees at the Bums Hotel. He informed the meeting of his plans of organizing a national body to govern the game, the same to be called the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. He explained its aims, objects, and method of running the organization. His remarks were listened to attentively and were frequently inter­ rupted with applause. Subsequently, the league fell in line with his ideas and became affiliated with the A. A. F. A. The league, for the first time, in 1912 was governed by an executive com­ mittee, with full powers, consisting of President H. Bater, Vice-President George Healey, Secretary W . Daints and Treas­ urer P. \V. Reid. The executive members elected to act with the above were: G. O'Keefe, W . Ferguson, J. Fernie, R. Lang­ worthy, R. McCartney and H. Brockie. The above gentlemen conducted the business of the league in a most satisfactory manner. Fourteen teams again competed during the season of 1912, there being two sections, A and B. In the A section a very close struggle was witnessed, Packards, Roses. Pilgrims and Caledonians fighting hard for supremacy, the Packards finally winning by two points from* the Roses. The remaining clubs were close up. In B section the All Scots won out. closely pressed by Pontiacs and Wolverines. The future welfare of soccer in Detroit and the State of Michigan looks very promising indeed. The international games 1. J. Van Nocker; 2. J. T. Thompaon; 3. S. Scott, lion. P.ea.: 4. A. O'Leary; 5. Strong: 0. W. Sbarplln: 7, Doar; S. T. Gordon; 0. J. Hickey; 10. T. Brown; l i . G. O'Keefe; 12, Heaaley; 18. Horner: 14, Campbell; 15. O'Br.en; lfl. Dormer; 17. Dr. Epperaon: 18. T. McCord. Mgr.; 10. Reid: 20. Stanley; 21. J. Mills, Capt.; 22. McAroy; 23, Croadadell; 24. J. O’Rellley, Prea.; 25. Maacot. Baker, Photo. CELTICS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. DETROIT. MICH. Michigan State Champlona. SPAL.DINO'8 ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 197

inaugurated by the proved to be a great success in every sense of the word. They attracted lots of out­ siders to the game, and the income derived from them put the league on a firm financial footing. During last season soccer got extremely popular in Detroit and, next to base ball, is more talked of than any other outdoor sport. Mr. Rater, Mr. Healey, and Mr. Daines deserve great credit, as it was mainly through their efforts that the Michigan State League has grown and prospered.

G. E. ("C H IC K E N ") LEECH, who, wltb O. O'Kerfe. o rpnliod tbe Michigan State Soccer Fttot Ball League. W OLVERINE SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. Michigan State League. 2. Brown: 3. Moore; 4. Cameron; s. Ilcnder*<»n; 10. Rlrhardnon: 12. Tu* man; 13. II. Shaw; 10. Bartlett; 17. Bone: is. Horton; u>. a . Shaw; 21, Roue; 23, Dauiela. ROSES SOCCER FOOT B A IX TEAM. Michigan State League,

1. Smith; 2, Clunle: 3. Clark: 4. Spence; 5. W. Martin, Treaa.; 6, Grant; 7. Rutherford: 8. O'l-eiry: 9. S teuton; 10. Drummond; 11. Turner; 12. G. Cage. Tapt.; 13. J. Threlfall: 14. Tevendale; 15. Duncan. THISTLES SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM, MICHIGAN STATE LEAGUE. W INTON K. BARKER. St. Louie. Mo. SrAUMNO’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 201

Soccer Foot Ball in St. Louis B y D a v id F. B arrett, S t. L o u is , M o.

FINAL STANDING OF ST. LOUIS SOCCER LEAGUE. <---Goals---* Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. St. Leo's ...... IS II 2 2 34 IS 24 In n isfails...... IS 8 4 3 29 1(5 19 I.A.A.C...... IS 4 9 2 I I 24 io Columbtfs Club. . 1 5 2 io 3 12 31 7 FINAL STANDING OF AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Pts. St. M ark 's...... 16 8 3 5 21 Rock Church ...... 16 8 5 3 >9 C.B.C...... 16 6 6 4 16 Visitation ...... 16 3 J| 2 8 Despite the adverse weather conditions with which it had to contend during the greater part of the season soccer foot ball enjoyed a successful year in St. Louis and vicinity during the season of 1911-12, although it did not begin to compare to the record breaking year of 1910-11. As was predicted last year the St. Louis University League did not reorganize. For this unfortunate happening there were several causes. The main one seemed to be that the officers of the league were disgusted because the St. Teresas, champions of 1910-11, did not hold out for their rights in the playing of the second game with the champion St, Leo's, of the St. Louis Soccer League or Athletic Park League for the City Champion­ ship. After tieing the St Lcos in the first game at Athlet e Park and with the understanding that the second game was to be played at St Louis University Campus, the St. Teresas, de­ spite the wonderful following they had gained and the good counsel of the officers of the league, nevertheless gave in to the St. Leos and played the second game at Athletic Park. Perhaps never in the history of soccer has ?n organization en­ joyed a more spectacular career than did tbe St Louts Universit; Soccer League. In one brief season the league sprang from an ob­ scure organization to one of the dominating figures in St Lon;-. soccerdom and if the St. Teresas had upheld the officials of (he association the league would have replaced the St. Lou’s Soccer League in popular favor. Winton E. Barker, who was oresi- DR. ALEXANDER MURRAY. President St. Louis (Mo.) Socrcr FOot Hall League. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. dent of the league is the biggest man in socccr in Amcrica, while his associates on the board of officers tried to follow in his footsteps. When they decided to quit for the season soccer received a serious setback. The number of leagues during 1911-12 was much smaller than in the previous season. There was but two organizations that proved financial successes but the others gamely stuck through the greater part of the year despite the unfavorable weather conditions on many playing days. The principal leagues were the St. Louis, Amateur, Junior Amateur, Parochial School, Pub­ lic School, High School, North End, Sodality, West End, Satur­ day Afternoon and South Side. When the season opened the St. Louis Soccer League had a new member, namely the Irish-American club, which replaced the Blue Bells. It will be remembered that the Blue Bells were to be dropped the previous year and owing to a dispute over this proceeding the St. Teresas lost their place in the league. This year, though, there was no trouble and the Scotch were replaced by the Irishmen. At that time the Irish-American club was coming to the front. It was a new organization and was spend­ ing much money to gain recognition. It went after the best soccer talent available and with Eddie Houlihan at its head the team made a fine showing. As has been the case for the past four seasons there was nothing to the St. Louis Soccer League race but the champion St. Leos celebrated eleven which has won ten straight flags and was even stronger than the previous season. As if to cinch the flag Manager Klosterman signed the great Duke Sheahan of last eason's Innisfails to play goal for him. The Innisfail team played wonderful soccer after a poor start and at the finish of the year looked like the best team in the league. The outfit wound up the season with a great forward line and a strong trio of middle field men. In McCaffery, Hag- erty and Easton, the club possesses the best set of aggressive players in the league. Pete Harris is another strong player. The Irishmen’s decisive victory over the Tacony eleven, of Philadelphia, by a score of 3 to 1 o il la s t Christmas.' nlar.es them in a class far superior to any of tne great eastern teams, as the Philadelphians have been champions of the Pennsylvania League for three seasons, and one time winners of the American Cup. When the season had closed the St. Leos defeated the St. Mark's, who took a try at the city title. Unlike the St. Teresa’s the previous year, the amateur champions proved easy in the very first game, and were defeated bv a very one sided score. Then followed the trip east On this trip the St Leo’s brought along WILLIAM J. KLOSTERMAN. Organiser and Msnsscr of America's most famous soccer foot b all team. St. Leos of St. Louis, Mo. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 806

two players from other teams, on account of the number of games to be played on the tour. V . The tour was not the financial success that had been hoped ^ for, although the St. Louisans, in their first game, won from the Taconys. Despite the fact that the th* American ( ini this year. Tacony is regarded by most eastern rxperts as tlie strongest team that acknowledges fealty to the American Foot Ball Association. From a box office standpoint, Ihe tatal fW ir was in not arranging a Saturday game in New York City with one of the strong local teams. In New York City no one is willing to admit that the best team in the Ameri­ can Foot Ball Association can beat any one of the two or three teams in the New York and District Amateur League, which or­ ganization is the nucleus from which the present national govern­ ing body, the American Amateur Foot Ball Association, has grown. Instead, a mid-week game was arranged with a team from Rhode Island and the poor judgment was shown of staging in New York City a reputed National championship contest be­ tween two teams, neither of which had a shred of local following, and the eastern one of which was not regarded as the best available among the foot ball fans whose patronage was neces­ sary to make the game a success. The attendance at the New York game totaled but a few hundred, where with the New York and District Amateur League stars, with their immense following, as one of the contenders, there would have been over 5,000 to witness the rontest * At Harrison. N.J., where they played the West Hudsons, and "met defeat by a score of 3 to 2. it would be a waste of time to try and explain the cause of defeat, as it is not the intention ol the writer to detract from the West Hudsons’ victory. It is to be hoped that the St. Leos will at some future time lie given an opportunity to show their real merit in another inter­ sectional meeting under more favorable conditions The Amateur League had another one of its wonderful races the past season and an extra game was necessary to decide the championship. The St. Marks, formerly the St. Roses, won in the play-off defeating the Rock Church team which was an all star aggregation and which with a little more team work would have won the flag hands down. The C.B.C team which finished third was but half a game away at the finish and the Visitation, the fourth member, showed wonderful strength at the finish. From the very start of the season it was apparent the race would be warm. The Rocks, St. Marks and C.B.C appeared very evenly matched and at no time did any of them possess a lead worth while. When the regular season finished the Rocks and St. Marks were tied but in the play-off the West End lads won hands down. 1__Ben Miller. St. Louis. Mo. 2—George Miller. St. I»nls. Mo. TWO PROMINENT SOCCER PROMOTERS OF THE MOt’ND CITY. SPali>iNG-8 ATni.r.Tic lib r a r y . M In the St. Louis Association Foot Ball League the O Learys anil Harry L. Yawitz team renewed their battle of the previous season and when the question was at last decided it was plain to all that the O ’Learys were the better team of the two. At no time did the Tailors have a look in for the flag. The Hiber­ nians and a team from St. Teresa's Junior Sodality completed this circuit. During the month of August the game met with two sad blows. These were the deaths of Joseph Mason and Francis Murphy, two of the most gentlemanly players the game ever knew. Ma­ son was for years a member of the champion St. I-eos and it was only the past season he passed from the Klosterman fold. He was'sold by the clever manager to the lrish-Americans at a price said to be a r e c o r d for St. Louis soccer players. He was stricken with heart trouble while enjoying his vacation. Young Murphy died in August. He was one o f the stars o f the Rock Church team, runners-up for the Amateur title. Previous to that he helped the famous young St. Teresa’s earn their won­ derful name. He was a fine forward and a good attack, passer and dribbler. He was a gentlemanly player and a lovable chap, and was a boy that one would like to meet.

1. Dowling; 2. O'Brien; 3. Houlihan; 4, Shea; 5, Casey; 6. Hwlej; 7, Paluui: 8. Ward: 1*. Zarehil; 10, Roche; 11. Fit* Gibbon; 12, Dunn; 13, "v Wotherspoon; 14. Mason. IRISH-AM ERIC AN ATHLETIC CLt’B SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, ST. LOCIS, MO. 1—W illiam C. F.rman. Referee. St. I-ouia. Mo. 2—Paul A. McSweeney. St. Louia, Mo I Van of Western Referees. 3—Phil J . Kavanaugh. Referee. St. Louia, Mu I. VV. Klosttrman. Mgr.; 2. T). Miller: 3. Bottcber: 4. Donahue; 5. J. Miller; 6, January: 7, Jim Flynn: 8, R. Itrannlgan. rapt : 9 J<** Flvnn: tO, McCorraark; 11, Jim Mason: 12. Cheahan; 13. Absfpln: 14, Ammons; 15.McCar­ thy: 16. Tallman; 17. Tnlly; 18. Petersen; 19. Shea; 20, Joe Mason; 21, Monahan; 22, Garethy; 23. Adams. ST. LEO SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, ST. LOUIS, MO., 1006 TO 1912. Champlona of St. Louis and the Middle Weat. 1, O’Leary, Mgr.; 2. Clarck; 3, Robison; 4. Dwyer; 6. Connors; 6. Asinger; 7, Coll inn; 8, Sexton; 9, Walsh; 10, Finn: 11, MultlhlU; 12, Hays; 13. Nevens. O’LEA RY’S SOCCER FOOT B A IX TEAM. ST. LOUIS. MO. Wou Championship American Soccer League, 1911-12.

HAKRY U TAVYITK. President AMociallim P»**t Bull I^agnt'. St. Lnnb. Mo. 1 rainier; 2. Sulllwn: 3. Pfeiffer: 4. Crimmln.; V *• ,1 VV.-Sayer, Capt.; 8. Balmer; t). Mulroney; 10. Flood; 11. altera. 12. H A R RY I.. Y A WIT/. WXTKB TOOT BAM . CI.UB TEAM, ST. I/)U I3. MO.

1 K ins' 2 Walsh; 3. Shay; 4. Tornshel: 5, King; 6. Flnnlgan; 7. Burke, n igr.; 1 ’ M ulrej: #. Smith: 10. Walak. 11. Byero.; 12. GoMamltb. ST. TERESA’8 SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. 8T. 1X)QIS. MO.

1. Rearrton. Mgr.: 2. O’Neil: 3. Henog: 4. O’Neil; 5 Blgley; 6. Moomrj; 7. Mullen; S. Harris; 9. Perry; 10. O’Neil; 11. Tierney; 12. Reardon. CATHEDRAL SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. ST. LOUIS. MO. 1. Simpson; 2. ITnll; 3. Jackson: 4. McWntt; 5. Wilson; fl. Harlan): 7. Wor- r*ll; 8, Deaplnnd: 9. Mnort: 10. Hogg; It. D. Join's; 12, W. Jones; 13. Stracban: 14. Harvey; 15. Kelly. ATLANTA

1. Majors: 2. Connell; 3. Brown: 4, Hart; 5. ITagnlr: A. Reisijic; 7. Brown; 8. Arnold; 9. Newell; 10. Slaughter; 11. Moore. AUBURN

Soccer Foot Ball in the Central South B y " P a t” H a r l a n d , A t la n t a , G a. While soccer has been making wonderful progress in every section of the United States, and gains in popularity with each year, it is not surprising that the South should have adopted the great game along with the other parts of the country, and while little is known of the game in the Southland and no organiza­ tion whatever is yet accomplished, quite a good following may be found in some of the seaport cities, where the game has been played for many years, principally by English sailors, and their friends ashore, and up until the last year the game has really never been boosted, and the general public have never had any opportunity to even see, much less understand the game. This article deals only with soccer in a very limited portion of the South, and is not intended as a complete report of the game there, but will serve to report the game as it is known in and around Atlanta and nearby cities. The game has been started in the face of a good deal of op­ position for in the warm climate of the section, Rugby foot ball is played nearly all the year, and basket ball has a great hold on just the sort of men who might play soccer; but with good, clean sport as an incentive, it is hoped that the game will prosper, especially among the schools and colleges. The game in Chattanooga, Tenn... is being ably fostered by Mr. A. S. McLundie and a few of the faithful there, and under their guidance there seems good prospects of a successful year. Time and money have been no object, and although their team was beaten by the Atlantians, they are going ahead with the avowed intention of reversing the decision next time. The fathers of the game in Atlanta are many, and probably those best known as members of both the first and the present teams are as follows: Dodd Simpson, fimmy Hogg, Alec Strachan. Jim Grant, Jack Harland and Pat Harland, and to these gentlemen and Eddie Worrell, Joe Hall. Billy Kelly and Billy Jackson must be attributed the success of the game here. About the greatest trouble to be overcome on starting anything new in the South is the great distance to be covered to get games, and until there are more local players and clubs, in the several cities represented, intercity games cannot hope to succeed because of the loss of time and money to the players, as evi- SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

denccd by the experience of the Atlanta players. The team ex­ penses averaged $65, and loss in wages alone, $50 each game; this in itself is enough to kill the ardor of most men; it also goes to prove that the players in this city are sportsmen of the first water, when they gladly meet these expenses without a murmur, and this aggregation is referred to by the papers as "taking the palm for pure unadulterated sportsmen.” The splendid work of Mike Donehoo, the popular coach of the University at Auburn, Ala., must be spoken of, and as the first university coach to take up the game seriously he deserves the thanks of all soccer players. He has in a very short time trained a tine team, which gave the champions a hard task to win, and with material such as he has turned out he will easily have a great team this fall. The thanks of the Atlanta club is hereby tendered to Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros., whose representatives in Atlanta have had the kindliest interest in the game since its inception, and who, at the outset welcomed all players and permitted the use of their splendid store as a meeting place and general head­ quarters of the club. This served to lend enthusiasm and warmth to the game, and too much praise cannot be given this firm. Mention mifjht also be made of the Atlanta Journal and the Atlanta Constitution, whose sporting editors have at all times been kind enough to give prominence in their papers to notices and other publicity material, and to their help must be given a great deal of the thanks for the measure of success attained. The following are the officers of the club: President, Cyril Sm ith; secretary and treasurer, Eddie Worrell; manager, Joe H a ll; captain, W . C. Kelly. The following is the team representing the city: Goal, Despland; right back, W . Jackson; left back, W . C. Kelly; right half-back, J. Harvey; center half-back, A. McC. W ilson; left half-back, A. M cW att; outside right, Pat Harland; inside right, W . Jones; center forward, R. Jones; inside left, A. Strachan; outside left J. Harland. As official referee in nearly every game, Joe Hall gave entire satisfaction, and his impartial decisions gained the confidence of the visiting clubs. The following table shows the results of the principal games played last season. Atlanta vs. Fort McPherson ...... 4 3 Atlanta vs. Fort McPherson ...... 3 o ...... 4 o 4 I 3 o SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 217

Soccer Foot Ball in Colorado B y W m . H a l y b u r t o n , Secretary-Treasurer Colorado League of Association Foot Ball. The second year of league foot ball in Colorado was most successful from a playing point of view, but not financially, owing chiefly to depression in the building trades from which the game in this State draws most of its support. The league, however, was put on a sounder footing. In Den­ ver an effort will be made in the coming season to secure the Western League Base Ball Park, in the center of the city, to play all Denver league games. Soccer foot ball lost one of its most enthusiastic promoters in the demise of Arch. P. Gibson, the donor of the beautiful cup which the Denver club won in i q i o - u . His untimely death resulted in the withdrawal of the Denver club from the league. The State Industrial School also found it impossible to put a team in the league. Two new teams, however, were organized and made an excellent showing for their first year. The Argos were organized by the Allan brothers in the smelter town, and went through the league with but one defeat, this by the invincible Gordons, the runners-up of the first league season. The Caledonians had the misfortune to play against the two strongest teams in their first two games when scarcely organ­ ized, but made a creditable showing. Sacred Heart College showed wonderful improvement and yielded to their more ex­ perienced opponents only after hard fought games. Crcscents and Annunciations, although considerably stronger than the former season, were outclassed through lack of experience, showing the league to be slightly top heavv, which it is to be hoped will be remedied in the future. The Crescents under the management of Roy Riley, composed as they are of mostly American born players, deserve great credit for their showing made against men of long experience in the game. A better distribution of the seasoned players will result in closer com­ petition and a better financial result to all clubs in the league. The Annunciations proved themselves to be good sportsmen, when, after not winning a point in the initial season, they were one of the first to enter the league this year. The Gordons, champions of Colorado, went through the sea­ son without a defeat. Their draw with Argo being their hardest game of the year The Gordons also journeyed to the R. A. FERR1E. President Colorado league of Association Foot Ball.

1. Stephen; 2, A. Duthle, Tree.: 3. Lewis; 4. 0. Armour. Capt.; 5. Robbins; 6. Calms; 7. M**u*h*s; ». Dvwar; **. Hughes; 10. D. Armour; 11, Milne; 12, Urabarn. 13. M iM tuuau; 14, U. Ellis. See.; 15. Fraser. CALEDONIAN SOCCER FOOT BALL CLUB TEAM. DENVER. COLO. RPAI.niNG’8 ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 213 southern part of the State and played against Coal Creek, the champions of the mining district, defeating them 6 to o. Two internationals were also played in Denver, Scotland versus England. Scotland won the first on a slushy field, 5 to o; England won the second, 1 to o. A foot ball field meet was also held which resulted in some spirited competition between the various teams in the league, Argo winning the greater share. A. Allan, of the Argo club, was the greatest individual point win­ ner. In the coal fields in the southern part of the State, Pueblo, Trinidad, and Coal Creek supported good teams. Colorado Springs also tried the formation of a league but lack of proper management failed to make a success, but hope for better results next season. In the northern part of the State Lafayette and Louisville have clubs hut owing to the coal strike did not play this season. Boulder, the university town, is also en­ thusiastic over the game. In Denver the grammar schools are all playing soccer and the colleges have asked for exhibition games which all bids well for the future of soccer in the State of Colorado. THE SEASON'S OFFICIALS. Mr. R. A. Ferrie was prevailed upon to act as president of the league for a second term. To this very efficient official much of the league success is due. Mr. R. G. Thomas was elected vice-president. Several secretaries were tried during the first month with but little success. Assuming the dual position of secretary and treasurer, by untiring persistence, I succeeded in bringing the business end of the league to a successful issue. Application was made, at the end of the season, for member­ ship in the American Amateur Foot Ball Association, the gov­ erning body of soccer in the United States. The final standing of the Denver league is as follows, the trophies being the Spalding Cup for annual competition and a set of gold medals donated by Mr. Edward Seerie, an enthusiastic supporter of soccer in Denver:

Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Gordon ...... 9 0 1 48 9 19 Argo ...... 8 1 1 43 9 17 Caledonian . . . . 9 5 4 0 25 22 10 Sacred Heart. . 10 4 6 0- 8 *3 8 Crescent ...... • 9 1 7 1 12 45 3 Annunciation.. . IO 0 9 1 6 38 1 1— W illiam Uaiyouitou. secretary treasurer Colorado League of Association FViot Rail. ‘2—Janies B. Sellk'k. niHiiag«r Coal Creek (Colo.) Soccer Foot Rail Club Team. 1, A. Armour; 2. J- ftongat, Mgr.; 3. Ferric; 4, J. Cnthbert. Prtft.; 3. Allan Harr. Sec.; ft. Bramley: 7. A. Barr. Mascot; X. I'atehell; 1>. Oltrer; 10. Colllna; 11. William*: 12. Shcan; 13, Kirkwood; 14. McAtee; 15. R. Armour. r “l>' OORDOS SOCTEH FOOT BA1X TEAM. Winners of Spalding Cup. and Cbamplona of Colorado League of Association Foot Ball. 1. MKilnnln; 2. A. Conway; 3, Reynold*; 4. Floyd; 5. Mahoney; 6, Seaalooa; 7, Bowen; 8, D. Conway; 9, Cain; 10, Hughes; 11, Thompson. SACRED I1FART COLT .EGB SOCCER FOOT B.\LL TEAM. DENVER. COT.O.

1, Farrar; 2. A. Walker; 3, Cbrtetanberry; 4. Hardy; 5. Riley. Capt.; 6. Merman. Mgr.; 7, McGonlgal; R, Gibbs; 9. Greenberg; 10. Stroud; 11. Myera; 12, Davis; 13, N\ Walker; 14. J. My era. CRESCENT ATHLETIC CLUB TEAM Of Colorado League of Association Foot Ball. * 1, Burr; 2. A. Allan; 3, Campbell; 4. Manley; 5, llalybnrton; fl, Longcnnlr; 7, Kay; 8, Tbomax; 9. Chapman; 10. J. Allan; 11, Brown; 12, Smith; 13, McGonlgal; 14. Stanley; 15, Bray. ARGO SOCCER FOOT B A IX CLUB TEAM. DENVER, COLO.

ARGOS VS. CALEDONIANS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAMS. AT DENVER. COLO., JANUARY 21, 1912. DU. C. O. PM.MM KR. President C i*h Soccer Foot Ball Union. Salt Luke City. This organisation controls Soccer in Ctali. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIRItARY. 225

Soccer Foot Ball in Utah

By C h a r l e s G. P l u m m e r , M.D., President Utah Association Foot Ball Union. W c are glad to be able to report that the game of soccer foot ball in Utah is becoming more popular. Each year, since the game was first inaugurated in the State, it has made a steady advance in favor, and while its rise in the public estimation has not been rapid, it has been consistent, and to-day its followers have every cause to be contented with its wider adoption. The game has made its greatest strides in the grade schools, church schools and high schools of the State. This is just what its most earnest adherents really desire, because they realize that the game must be played by those now in school, who will in later years, be able to appreciate the finer points of the game, and in turn become its boosters. Soccer has taken a very firm hold of the boys in the grade schools, and there is the keenest rivalry among the different school teams, especially in Salt Lake City. It is very gratifying to see the increasing interest the authori­ ties in charge of athletics at the University of Utah are taking in the game. This is the premier educational institution in the State, and with it taking the lead, the other universities will undoubtedly fall in line. Several lectures have been given before the physical culture and athletic classes, and there is every pros­ pect of soccer being placed on the list of minor sports at this university next fall. The old idea that soccer was antagonistic to regular college foot ball is a thing of the past and it is realized that soccer is a valuable auxiliary, inasmuch as it strengthens the kicking, a department that is very often weak in college foot ball elevens. Besides this, soccer teaches its devotees to kick with either foot, and from all kinds of angles and posi­ tions.

REVIEW OF UTAH SOCCER SEASON, 1911-12.

B y H aro ld W . A n s e l l . The progress made in Utah during the past season has brought that oft repeated predicition, “soccer, second only to base ball,” a little nearer fulfillment. More teams, evenly bal­ anced, are playing the game and caliber of play has improved, and while attendances have only improved a little, we are draw­ ing on the native born. More interest is shown by the news- 1, Fm-ronn r . Bassett. PreaMent Sail I-akc Amateur Socctr Font Ball League; 2, W illiam Service. President Soccer B(N*tfn’ Club. Treasurer Soever Foot Ball rnlon. salt lak e City. f l« h : S. Harold W. Ansell. Secretary rta h Soccer Foot Ball Union and SecretaryTreasurer Soccer Booster*- Club. Salt Lake City. I'tah; 4, John II. Ci«>mb». Chairman Salt Lalte City Grade School Soccer league. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 227

papers, who devote a great deal of space to the sport, as it is nothing unusual for half a column to be devoted to the report of a game; especially is this so in winter, and it is a source of regret that snow falls so heavy here and remains on the ground so long, that soccer has to be abandoned for two to three months. Splendid progress has been made in Provo, where the estab­ lishing of woolen mills brought several hundred employees together, and under the able management of Superintendent William U. Hanke, an athletic association was formed for the purpose of playing base ball, soccer and basket ball, and they have two senior and one junior team. The Brigham Young University, at that place, will take up the game in earnest this season, and with the University of Utah contemplating placing soccer in their minor sports, an intercollegiate contest will no doubt take place, which will very much help to boost the game among the smaller colleges, although it has already obtained a foothold in the Salt Lake High School and L. D. S. High School, and with All Hallows College promising to line up a team in the fall, the outlook for the advancement of soccer among the educational institutions of the State (which will boost the sport more than anything else) seems very bright indeed.

UTAH ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL UNION. O r g a n iz e d 1906. Controlling Soccer in Utah. Affiliated with the American Amateur Foot Ball Association. President, Dr. Charles G. Plummer; vice-president, Charles U. Adamson; secretary, Harold W. Ansel!. P. O. Box 1786, Salt Lake City, Utah; treasurer, William Service; honorary vice- president, Prof. William E. Day, of Deseret Gymnasium DAYNES CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION. The competition this year was the most successful in the his­ tory of the game in this State. Seven teams entered, including a team from the U. S. 20th Infantry, stationed at Fort Douglas, who were coached by an ex-professional from England, who had joined that regiment in the Philippines. So evenly matched were the teams, with the Soldiers the only exceptions, who, how­ ever, made a good showing, and next year will be able to hold their own with any team, that the first games in every round nearly always ended in a tie. Ogden and Utah Copper had an especially hard time settling who was the better team The first 1, C. Artr.maon. Mgr.; 2. Hey wood; 3. S. Jon***; 4. Jackson; S. FranH*: 6. Aspden; 7. J. Jone*; 8. Sliapland; 9, Hoy- wood; 10. A. Adamson; 11. Otpt.; 12. Wallace; 1.1. Campbell. UTAH COPPER SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. GARFIELD. UTAH. Champion* of Utah. 1912; winner* nf Daynea Cup. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 229

game, at Garfield, between the two teams resulted in a tie of no goals; the replay, at Ogden, also resulted in a tie of one each. Travelling expense was so high, however, that in an endeavor to settle the matter an extra fifteen minutes each way was played, but at the end of that time the score was still tied; a further period of ten minutes each way was played, without result, after which the players were "all in." The second replay was fixed to take place on neutral ground in Salt Lake, but through unfortunate circumstances, Ogden were unable to make the trip and forfeited to Utah Copper. One of the best feats was the tie Knight Woolen Mills of Provo made with the cup- holders, the Rio Grandes of Salt Lake; in fact, the referee admitted afterwards they were really entitled to the game. In the replay, at Salt Lake, the K. W. M. was vanquished, and although disheartened for a time, they rallied, and were not defeated subsequently in any of the other games they played. The finalists were the Utah Copper and Rio Grande, and owing to the warm weather, the first half was somewhat tame. In the second half, some real foot ball was witnessed, the ball bobbing first in one goal and a minute later in the other, but time arrived with the score one all. Utah Copper won the replay by a score of one goal to none.

DAYNES JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION. Through the kindness of J, Fred Daynes, of Daynes Jewelry Company, a cup was given to the Union for competition among junior teams of the State. This resulted in some keenly con­ tested games, and to the general surprise of all, was carried off by the Lafayette School, who had to defeat the Salt Lake Juniors in the final, a team composed of more experienced and older players. Two games were necessary to decide the win­ ners, the first one. played in a drizzling rain, ended in a tie of two goals each. Extra time was ordered by the referee, although the ground was a veritable quagmire. Lafayette played under protest. The Juniors succeeded in ^putting on two more goals. The protest was sustained by the Union and game ordered replayed. The Lafayettes had a weak team, but their wonderful defence, which fias only had one goal scored against it in two seasons, was very stubborn, and although the Juniors had most of the play, they were unable to penetrate. Towards the close of the first half, the Lafayette right wing broke away and the ball was sent through off the Juniors’ back, which was the only score. Thus the Lafayettes justly earned the title of State Junior Champions. Following were the results: l-viv .", ,c«: H ','T ' S,LrTt^ ;, r r " rk,‘r: B- tJjnplebjr; (I, Chapman, Ires., 7.7 8. Service; 8, Robinson; 8, Prime, Sec.; 10, Cuawortb; 11, Ansell

I. Tajlor; 2. Smith: 3. Hrwaon: 4. F. Ilrnmlej: 5. Maxwell; 8. Campbell. fT i i , .r*w ,TJ ' Herwood. CapL: 9. IJn O uy : lo. Cbrlstopber*r,r; II . Shriller; 12. Mel'herson; 13. Cox; 14. Aspden. EUREKA (ITTAH) SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 231

First round—Jackson School 1, Training o; Lafayette x, River­ side o; L. D. S. High forfeited to Salt Lake High Freshmen, and Eureka School forfeited to Salt Lake Juniors. Semi-tinal round— Lafayette 3, Jackson o; Salt Lake Juniors 3, Salt Lake High School Freshmen 2. (After extra time.) Final round—Lafayette I, Salt Lake Juniors o.

SALT LAKE AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE. This league had a successful fall season, Utah Copper again coming out on top after a hard struggle, in spite of the fact that several of their best players formed up anotlier team under the title of Arthur Rangers, the latter, after a bad start, securing second place. The freaks of the year were undoubtedly the Salt Lake team, who, although they scored more goals than any other team in the league, finished as cellar champs. 1— Goals— < Won. Lost.Drawn. For. Against. Pts. Utah Copper ...... 4 • 1 >2 A 9 Arthur R angers...... 2 2 2 8 14 6 Rio Grande* ...... 2 3 1 8 9 5 Salt Lake ...... 2 4 o 13 15 4 Ogden** ...... o 2 0 1 5 o * Forfeited 1 game to Arthur Rangers. ** Withdrew after playing 2 game*.

SALT LAKE CITY GRADE SCHOOL SOCCER LEAGUE. John H. Coombs, chairman, 274 Canyon Road, Salt Lake C ity: Evelyn Reilly, Etta Powers, F. N. Poulsen, Alma C. Clayton. The schools, this year, were divided into Senior and Junior divisions, the Senior having two sections, and the champions of each section playing for the city championship on Field Day, May 31, at Wandamere resort, and it was thereby brought more prominently before the public. The Riverside School, cham­ pions of Section 2, and the Training School, champions of Section 1, put up a fast game in spite of the rather long grass. The Riversides, who are on the small side, played cleverly against their heavier opponents, and had an easy chance to score the winning goal when a penalty was awarded them. The ball, however, was kicked straight at the goalkeeper, and the latter saved. Extra time was played, and the Training School now gave glimpses of the team work that won them the champion­ ship in the fall, and succeeded in shooting through after a pretty combined run from the center of the field, and thereby attained the title of city champions. The Riverside team, how- 1. Donaghey: 2. Foy; 3. Galr. Capt.; 4. Strau**; Iicrrlck; fi. nnilwon. roacli; 7. Janule; 8. Webster; 0, Kcpperhelmer; 10. Dewburet; 11, Shaw; 12, Tbomv, 20th INFANTRY. U. 8. A., SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. FORT DOUGLAS. UTAH.

1. Pronse; 2. Donkin; 3. Carlin: 4. J. McKnlghl. Principal; !>. Amu^en; ft. Miller; 7. Taafer; 8, Hall; 9, Bmberg; IO, Brown; 11. Bell; 12. Rimlflelsch. TRAINING SCHOOL SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 233 ever, demonstrated in their division that skill can overcome brawn, as nearly all the teams they conquered were heavier The Junior championship was contested for on this same day between the Webster, who finished in the fall at the top, and the Franklin, who secured second place. After a scrambling game, the Franklin won, 2 goals to 1. The Athletic Council was very much gratified with the results obtained, and despite the strenuous cxercisc which the game affords, no serious accident occurred throughout the entire schedule. The principals are enthused over socccr, and to hear the boys and girls after an exciting game marching home, rending the air with their school songs and yells, is sufficient proof as to how well the sport is taking hold. The play, com­ pared with last season, has very much improved, the kick and rush style of play has been modified, and the boys have learned that bunching up does not do any good, while the boys have become more skillful in manipulating and passing the ball. There is lots of room for improvement, however, in team work, which, although worked out in practice, is frequently forgotten in the heat of battle, but this will come in time. In the following computations, two points have been counted for a win and one for a tie, percentage being arrived at by figuring points earned with points possible to obtain.

S e n io r L ea g u e , S ection i . Won. Tied. Lost. Points. PC. Training ...... 2 1 o 5 .833 Lafayette ...... 1 2 o 4 .750 Wasatch ...... 1 1 1 3 500 Rryant ...... 0030 .000

S e n io r L eagu e, S ection 2. Riverside ...... 5 ° 1 10 833 lackson ...... 4 o 2 8 .666 Whittier ...... 2 1 2 5 .500 Jefferson ...... 1 I 3 3 .300 Trving ...... O 3 2 3 .300 Washington ...... 1 1 3 3 .300

J u n io r L eague. Won. Tied. Lost. Points. Franklin ...... 3218 Webster ...... 3 1 1 7 Hamilton ...... 2 o 3 4 Poplar Grove ...... I 1 2 3 Lincoln ...... I o 3 2 1’ *• Merron; Cowley: 4. Schettler; 5. Worthington; fl. Newton; 7, Thompson; 8. Smith; 0. Green; 10, Hines; 11. Clawson; 12. Levi. LAFAYETTE SCHOOL SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH.

1. McDonald; 2. Ih-wltirkwin: 3. Ilomburitcr: 4. Morandy: 5. Hart: 6. Robin- •on; 7, D. Coombs. Principal; 8. Griffith*; 9 . Parker; 10. Dixon; 11. Guire: 12, Seller; 13, Melkle; 14. Pratt; 15, Anderson; US. Llnck; 17, Francis. Capt. RIVERSIDE SCHOOL SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. SALT LAKE CITY. Winners second section Salt Lake City, t’ tah, Senior Grade School Soccer League Championship. 1. F. M illigan: 2. Snjrdor; 3. Skllllrorn; 4. Powell. Mgr.; 5, J. Mill If an;; 6, Coatta; 7. Held; 8. Pitta; 0. E. Milligan. Capt.; 1«>, Evans; 11, OImoo. 12. May ho. ja c k s o s s ch o o l, s o c c e r f » o t b a l l t r a m , s a l t l a k e c it y , tttah.

1 Gould; 2. Zimmerman: 3. Taxman: 4. Clu-ahfre: S. Rl*l«jr: 7. F. t'oulv>n. Principal; 8. Rew : 8. GrilBtli; 10. Qnlnn; 11, WIUod; 12. Kvan-. FRANKLIN SCHOOL SOCCER FOOT BALI- TEAM. 8AI.T LAKE CITY. UTAH. 1. A.^Shedden, Mgr.; 2. Dan Drummond. Pres.; 3. J. Mitchell: 4. Burdon; fi, Dr. Jarrls; 6. Leigh: 7. Dare D rum ­ mond: h. K. Mrtlor. Pin. Sec.: 9. Hocktn; 10. S. Mellor. Capt.; 11. C. Burleigh. Vice Capt.; 12. Meldrum; 13. Y,. C onw ay; 14. C. Conway, Mancot; 15, A. Mitchell; 16. Uneoln; 17, Low; 18, Speedle; 19. McMormw. RAN0BB8 SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. LOS ANGELES. CAL. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBHAUY. 237

Soccer Foot Ball in California B y E dgar P o m e r o y . Never before has there been such a live season of "real” foot ball in the Golden State as has just been completed. The work of the California Foot Ball Association has become so great that only an almost perfect organization has been enabled to cope with it successfully. As a missionary body for the game— the insistent demands of some club, finally yielded to by the association, that they, the clubs, participate not only in the receipts of their own league games but also in the receipts of the association's cup tie games—the association has had its winRs clipped and can no more send abroad California teams, nor pay the expenses to headquarters of financially poor teams from outlying towns; but as a ruler and fosterer of the code the Foot Ball Association has left nothing to be desired. This in spite of the fact that, at the beginning of the season, at the annual election of officers, the Bay Counties’ outlaw* league, as predicted exclusively in Spalding’s Official Soccer boot Ball Guide, tq ll, applied for admission to the association, and. being admitted, attempted to stampede the convention into the Bay Counties’ camp. They succeeded in ousting Sam Goodman, one of the most efficient executive officers any body ever had. and placed Frank Inganni, a fiery young member of their own, in nomination. The nomination was received with ridicule on many of the benches, and Inganni made an ignited speech in his own behalf. More derision greeted his challenge, but, to the surprise of many of the delegates, especially to the veterans, he was elected. Still greater has been the surprising ability he has shown in his office, and Sam Goodman and his supporters were among the first to recognize and help him in the good work he has been doing. The three greatest items of progress in the season of 1911-12 are, first, the formal recognition of soccer foot ball as an inter­ collegiate sport; second, the formation of the Alameda Inter- park League (Playgrounds Association); third, the adoption of the game in many of the high schools. Nor should it be for- fotten that the parks in Los Angeles have adopted the game, and that the playgrounds in Oakland are now considering soccer for next season. Such rapid growth of the game has necessarily caused a dearth of referees. Even the advance in the allowance to ref­ erees from no recompense to $2.50 per game failed to find 1, Gordon; 2, Tin I new; 3. A. Russell. Sec.; 4, I)r. Hosford; 5, MacLean: 0. IMke; 7. Sheriffs; 8, G. Dolnn. Vice- P re s.; 9. W Hay. Trainer; 10, Vernal; 11. Addison; 12. Shacks; 13, Dolg; 14. W. Hunt, Treas.; 15, McWilliams; 10, Dawson; 17, Brace; 18. G. Guild. Capt.; 19. A. Guild. ALAMEDA (CAL.) RANGERS SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. 81'ALBINO'S ATHLETIC L IB RA RY . 2S9 enough referees of ability to satisfy demands, although the Cali­ fornia League was fairly well supplied by regulars and vol­ unteers. . This was the first season that California and Stanford Univer- sities met in league games and the first season that an intercol- legiate foot ball game under Association rules has been played. The intercollegiate game was promoted by Charles Young W il­ liamson, once captain of the American-British Rifles foot ball team, now president of the British Empire Club and Barbarians, who offered a very handsome solid silver cup for intercollegiate competition. Williamson also gave a cup for charity competition in the league and, later, another cup for a benefit game for Alex­ ander Selkirk of the Burns team. The Pacific Coast League disbanded in the panic of 1893-7, and, with the exception of the Oakland team (now the Bar­ barians), joined a little later by the Vampires, soccer foot ball was not played until 1902, when the California League was formed; then, when more leagues were in formation, the Cali­ fornia Foot Ball Association and the Referees' Union were organized. The California Foot Ball Association existed throughout the earthquake and fire of 1906, the “clearing house panic” of 1908, and last season, while the present commercial panic was on, wound up a strenuous season very successfully. In the association are the California League, the Bay Counties' Soccer League, the Los Angeles League, the Sacramento Valley League, the lnterscholastic League of Sacramento Valley, the Interpark League of Alameda, and the two great universities of the State, the University of California and the Leland Stan­ ford, Jr., University. The latter has four teams and also holds interclass games at the end of the season. It is almost a cer­ tainty that Santa Clara University and St. Mary's College will have teams next season. George James, for years on the Amateur Registration Com­ mittee of the association, has been honored by being elected second vice-president of the Amateur Athletic Union, and the California Foot Ball Association feels itself complimented by such election. No article on foot ball in California is complete without ref­ erence to the good work that has been done by a man whose official, or rather business vocation, is the selling of athletic outfits. Such an occupation usually calls for callousness, so far as sentiment in sports is concerned, it being merely a matter of business to furnish the outfits necessary, but Lionel Wolff, the Coast manager for A. G. Spalding & Bros., of San Fran­ cisco, has made himself extremely popular with all branches of 1. L r e t; 2. Ml ten; 8. B artle tt: 4. B rw m e; 5, McCaakle; fl. Leed; 7. Br1*fr*; 8. E llio t; 9. Mackenzie; 10. Tyler: 1I„ H tMSMUL BARBARIANS. CALIFORNIA LEAGUE SOCCER FOOT BAIX TEAM. SPALDING’S ATI1LETIC LIBBARY. 241 sports, particularly soccer, and every athletic club looks upon Mr. Wolff as a bona-tide devotee of amateur sport. Mr. Wolff is treasurer of the Barbarian club and has done a great deal to put the club on its feet financially. This club is a large organi­ zation and is undertaking considerably more than its finances really allow. It was unfortunately involved in one of the bank failures in San Francisco. The clever management of M r..W olff has extricated the club from its peculiar and embarrassing pre­ dicament. Not only that, but his steady encouragement of the sport through his official capacity has proved very effective. I he Wolff Cup is now played for by the Interpark clubs of Alameda, while the league is playing for a cup presented by Mr. Beilis, a jeweller of San Francisco. The Bay Counties’ League is playing for a shield presented by J. Lancaster, of Oak­ land. Perhaps no amateur organization on the Pacific Coast is so well organized and so well supported by true amateurs of high standing as the California Foot Ball Association, and this in large part also accounts for the wonderful success of the organization throughout the conditions in California during the last ten years. Another man who deserves particular mention for promotion of the sport in California, is Prof. H. Wilfred Maloney of Stan­ ford University, physical director in the gymnasium in that institution. So much enthusiasm has been aroused among the students of that great body, that some of them have decided to stay with soccer throughout next season, and not even try for the Rugby team, which is recognized as the senior and official sport of the institution. The student body last season also rec­ ognized soccer as an intercollegiate sport and made an appro­ priation of funds for the purpose of carrying soccer on. Primarily, however, the whole movement was due to Prof. Ma­ loney of Stanford University, and is now well backed up by the assoc'ated student manager, Mr. Burbank. The absence of the Olympic Club from the realm of soccer foot ball in California is one of the conspicuous puzzles of the times. This great athletic club of the West has never been able to put into the field a good, first-class soccer eleven and does not seem really to take any interest in the game. Sooner or later, however, it will be compelled by force of circumstances and public favor to recog­ nize soccer foot ball as a game par excellence for its members.

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE. Members— Barbarians. Burns, Independents. Pastimes, San Franciscos. Thistles. Vampires, Stanford University and Uni­ versity of California. 1. Pomeroy; 2. Hwlftou; 3, Mlxen; 4. Mackenzie; 5. E llio t: ft. Lees; 7. A. McGregor. Commissioner. BARBARIANS. FIVE A SIDE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 243

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, I9II-I2, SAN FRANCISCOS. Interest in the California League games was keen from the beginning, and the perfect weather •ill season had a good deal to do with the splendid attendance at all the games. Seldom has so close a competition been held and the wisdom of limiting the membership of the league to nine clubs was apparent in the quality of foot ball played, forcing the team managers to get good players or risk losing their membership in the league to some team from the younger leagues.

THE BARBARIANS. Since the Hornets amalgamated with the Barbarian Rugby team, thus forming the Barbarians, the soccer foot ball team never got into its stride until the close of the rugby season. Few amateur athletes can do themselves justice in a Sunday foot ball game, after a hard rugby battle on :>aturday. Never­ theless. the “Barbs" were always to be reckoned with, and while the splendid looking fellows who made up the team did not accomplish much early in the season, they wound up very strong and as favorites for the cup games. The Barbarians had another team in the Bay Counties’ League which, for its first year, put up some A i exhibitions. The commissioner of the Barbarian California League team was Alex. MacGregor, and of the Bay Counties’ team the niant C. L Medlicott.

BURNS. The Burns eleven, like the other wearers of the “B,” did not start conspicuously, but came to the front very rapidly. They were selected by the "fans” also as possible cup winners and met the Barbarians in a now historical semi-final game for the Association Cup. The "Barbs” did not like to take any chances, though deeming it a “cinch,” got Eliot from Klamath Palls, Oregon, and wired for Dyke to come from New York, and Smith from Coalinga. In spite of these precautions the first game was a draw. In the replay Burns won by a goal shouldered in by a Barbarian defender from a corner kick A F. Conner is club secretary. The poet's team met the Independ­ ents, who were not conceded to have a chance, but again were tied. In the replay of this game, before a record crowd the Burns won by 3 goals to 4 A strong wind hampered the’olav considerably. 3 1. YV. One. Sec.: 2, W. Lnton, Treas.; 8, R. Greaves; 4. W. Greaves; S, H um s; «, Finley; 7, H leglns; 8, M cAtam ney; 9. L. Busby. Trainer; 10, M. Walsh. M*r.; 11, Burrows; 12, Stevenson; 13, T. Oresves; 14. Conway; 15, Connelly. _ > Irish. Photo. LOS ANGELES (CAL.) HIBERNIANS SOCCER FOOT BAIX TEAM.

1. Kuncanson: 2. Christie; 3, Hulyburton; 4. Alex, Kin*. Sec.: 5. MacCal- turn; 8. johnstoue; 7. Orant: 8. Brtgar; 0. Morrison; 10, C.arvie; 11, Hailey; 12. Scott: 13, Ti>m Wood. Mgr. SCOTTISH THISTLES, CALIFORNIA. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 245 INDEPENDENTS. This old time cup-winning team opened the season with a crippled eleven, and only by consistent and persistent work was the hard working secretary, W illiam Crawford, able to main­ tain his team in the senior league. But “as ye sow, so shall ye reap" is true of most efforts (if there is any place to sow), and it was the wearers of the green who finally found their way into the final for the Association Cup and only after a replay were they defeated. The Independent officers arc: President, William Souter; vice-president, D. L. Ross; treasurer. Geo, Bremner; doctor, Sergeant Clayton; secretary, W illiam Crawford; captain, the popular old hero, still playing, Jimmy Anderson. The team was: Goal, McGraw; backs, Milne and Dcwhurst; halves, White, Anderson and Joss; forwards, Hay, J. B. Aiken, W . Aiken, Balmain and Kempton.

PASTIMES. Last season’s league champions and lacrosse champions, the Pastime team played a strong, consistent game throughout the season, taking part in sixteen league games, winning twelve and losing four. The team tied with San Francisco for the league championship, but in the play-off were defeated. In the cup games the Pastimes were taken into camp by the victorious Burns team, but played a wonderful game, the final point being scored for the Burns team by Billy Welsh, a one time Pastime player. The Pastimes had bard luck in losing the services of such players as Selkirk and Welsh to the Burns and Mizen to the Barbarians. Walter Campbell was club secretary. The captain for 1912-13 is C. C. Smith.

SAN FRANCISCOS. The gallant San Franciscos had an unusually glorious season. Soon after the opening of the league games the ubiquitous Per­ kins developed a team capable of combination, at times, of a high quality. B. B. Major, the secretary and Perkins, the cap­ tain, soon had a first class machine operating and it was im­ mediately apparent that the Pastimes and Thistles were not to be the only ones in at the finish. At the end of the season the Pastimes and San Franciscos were tied and interest in all other games was nil on the date set for the play-off. A great crowd gathered at Freeman’s Park to see the game, wh ch was won by the San Francisco lads after a beautiful hattle. The “Friscos” had often come near shooting distance of the cham- I . Leed: 2. Thom an: 3. Pomeroy; 4. Lopez; 5, J . Palce; 6. Young; 7. Scanlan: 8. Tyler; 9. Egan; 10. C. Palce; I I . VV. B artlett; 12. Stevenson: 13. A. B artlett; 14. Lee*; 15, T lm m i*; 16. Glbaon; 17. Faulkner; 18, C. L. Medllcott. Commlwioner; 19, Beat. BARBAKIANS. BAY COUNTIES’ LEAGUE SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

SCOTCH VS. ENGLISH SOCCER FOOT BALL GAME. LUNA PARK. DENVER. COLO. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 247

pionship and of the cup, but as this was the first time the team had really reached the goal the elation of the players and their followers was sublime. THE THISTLES. As the name indicates, the men who played in pure white with the thistle thereon were mostly of Scotch birth or descent. Playing as an independent foot ball team for several seasons, the Scottish Thistle Club took them over last season and financed them. W ith such an organization behind them many things were possible, and enterprise was promptly shown in the leasing of the Ocean Shore R.R. grounds in the heart of San Francisco. The Scotch team was composed of good, clean athletes, who played the game for the game's sake, and played it exceedingly well. VAMPIRES. The Vampires have been known as “The Lucky Team” for years, because, no matter how many weak spots they may de­ velop, they generally win. Their luck is undoubtedly Neil Mac- farlane, the most sensational goalkeeper on the coast. The high standing of the club socially and on the field, morally, is due in great measure to the spirit shown by such officers as President Vernon Showell, ex-President Knowles, Secretary A. J. David­ son and such men as Swain, Robertson and Ayres.

THE BAY COUNTIES’ SOCCER FOOT BALL LEAGUE. Members— Alameda, Alameda Rangers. Corinthians. Independ­ ents, Barbarians and Argonauts.

ALAMEDAS. The Alameda club was organized some three years ago. but the first season was not a success as only a few practice matches were played. The following season. 1910-11, Mr. True, Mr. In- ganni, and Mr. Appleby took the team in hand and with the result of hard work had a very successful season. They reached the finals of the Bay County Soccer League Cup and after a drawn game were defeated by Oakland. They were also runners- ut) to the Albion Rovers in the league with a pood average and finished the season very well financially. D unn? the season of 1911-12, with Mr. E. Waldy as chairman, and Frank Inganni as secretary and treasurer, the team had a very successful sea­ son. 1. W . Campbell. Sec.; 2. Harris: s. Slmpnoti: 4, Mlzm; 5, Crnwler; fi. McKicrnan: i. Sharp: H. J. Moore. one of California's i* foot tiali pin. neers: 0. Croll; 10. Cnv: 11, .Tames; 12. Smith; IS, Pike. PA8TIMK8 SOCCEH FOOT RAI I, TEAM, SAN FliANCISCO. CAl- '

I. iJic e ; 2. Mark Brown. Principal; 3. H. Johnson: 1. Nick; 5, Miller: C, A. Johnson; T, W U c o i; 8, Klddlton; 9. S m ith; 10, Tneton; 11, Kacte; 12, Simon*. WEBSTER SCHOOL SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 249 RANGERS. No team could compete with the Rangers in any shape or form until the end of the season when the husky Corinthians began to learn the game of soccer foot ball and made it interesting for the first time in the Bay Counties’ League for the Rangers. The team was organized the first part of the season with the following officers: Patron, A. Mackey; presidents, A. Addison and G. Dolan; secretary, A. Russell; treasurer, W . Hunt; executive board, W . Marks, W. McKinstry, E. Dolan, J. A d­ dison, K. Gordon and W , Hay. They immediately had a mem­ bership bf 130 names. The Rangers made application for membership in the California Foot Ball League and were re­ fused admission on the grounds that there were sufficient teams already in the league. They then made application to the Bay Counties’ Soccer League and were admitted to mem­ bership. They entered the Lancaster Cup tie which was to be won by the team making the most points. Seven games were played in this competition and the Rangers won six games and drew one game, making 26 roals against 7. thereby winning the cup. The next series of games was the Bay County Soccer League Shield and Medal. The Rangers played ten games, won eight, drew one and lost one, scoring 37 goals against 10, making a total of 63 goals scored by them against 17 by their opponents. They then entered the California Cup Tie, but were defeated by the Independents, by two goals to nothing, but though the Rangers were on the short end of the score they made things very interesting for their opponents. For a new organization the Rangers made a splendid record for their first year and expect to do better work next season.

CORINTHIANS. The Corinthians were originally the Reliance Rugby foot ball team of the Reliance Club, Oakland. After the Reliance Club went bankrupt, the team changed its name to the Corinthian Foot Ball Club and played soccer entirely. The members of the team are physically a perfect set of men. They are very speedy and of great physique. The goalkeeper, Garmandia. is a wonder­ ful man for his size and very clever. The Corinthians ran into the California Cup competition against the teams of the senior league and made it so interesting for the Barbarians, who were one of the favorites for the cup that for a long time during the game it was very doubtful as to whether the Barbarians would work themselves out of the game into the semi-final and had it not been for an injury to Dr. Hosford's son in the game it 260 SI> ALBINO’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. still remains a question as to whether the Corinthians would not have got in the semi-final themselves. This record for a junior team is hard to beat and shows how they came up towards the end of the season.

BARBARIANS-SECOND ELEVEN. The second string of the Barbarians under Commissioner C. L. Medlicott took the field in the Bay Counties’ Soccer League with full confidence of winning league honors. The first team had been in the habit of rather ignoring the second team until it was suggested that a game be played between the first and second elevens on some blank date. This game was pulled off on the Croll grounds, Alameda, and it was soon seen that the center half of the Barbarian second team, who, by the way, had been playing full-back for them, was a player of considerable ability. The way in which this young fellow took care of Harry Elliot and Jack McKenzie was wonderful, and he was picked imme­ diately by some of the members of the first team to play on the first in their cup ties. However, before the cup tie came along, Timmis had his ankle badly sprained and it was con­ sidered inadvisable to put him on the cup team. Nevertheless, both his youth and his ability make it certain that next season, if he does not start the season on the first team, he will inevitably attain that honor on some other team a few weeks after the sea­ son opens.

INDEPENDENTS SECOND. The Independents met the same fate as the Barbarians in the Bay Counties’ League, putting a second team in, but frequently having to draw on the second team to strengthen their first in the California league, thus rendering their second team unable to put its full force in the field. However, they played their full schedule through with the exception of one game which they forfeited to California.

SACRAMENTO VALLEY LEAGUE. In Sacramento the foot ball teams organized with the same enthusiasm as usual. There was keen disappointment expressed, however, among the players, when it was found that owing to' the greed of the foot ball players around the bay, who had de­ manded of the Association a share of the cup gate receipts, thus destroying the Association’s ability to bring the Sacramento Val- SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 261 ley teams down to San Francisco to compete in the cup games. However, the teams drew up their regular league schedule with one more team in the league than they had had in previous seasons. Next season, however, if the Association finds itself unable to bring the Sacramento team to San Francisco, if they wish to enter into the cup competition, some members of the Barbarians have agreed to bring the teams down at their own expense and so Sacramento can be sure next season of being represented in the big cup competition. The result of the league games in Sacramento w as: Sacramento won by 13 points. Jubilee Rovers were second by 11 points and the Occidentals got through with no points. In the international be­ tween England and Scotland, Scotland won by one goal to nothing. In the game between the married and single men, strange to say, the married men accumulated 6 goals, whereas the single men, busy looking at the girls on the side lines, were only able to get 2.

THE PLAYGROUNDS OF ALAMEDA. The game of Association foot ball has had its faithful devotees among a certain class of men in Alameda for many years. It was, however, never classed among the games played spontane­ ously by the boys o f this city. W:.ile the men's Sunday after­ noon league games were in progress the boys occasionally got a chance to kick the ball on the outskirts of the field, and being interested spectators many of the boys near the locality of the field became familiar with the game. Association foot ball, it was noticed, would give opportunity for a greater number of boys to take active part in play. The writer went to the different school yards, urging formation of Association foot ball teams. There was very poor response. The game was new to the boys. When a grammar school soccer league proved impossible because of lack of interest, three teams were formed among the three Alameda playgrounds. These teams were limited to boys between the ages of 15 and 17. Foot balls were provided from the playground fund, and three good fields were placed at their disposal. After the boys had played a number of preliminary games the younger boys all clamored for a chance to get on teams. More teams were then formed in each playground, including in all 162 boys. A manager and captain from each team were appointed to meet at the McKinley Park club house, where a league was formed with the following officers: Frank Inganni, president; E. Wadi, vice-president. 2152 SPAtJHNO'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. and the writer as secretary-trcasurer. Meetings were held regu­ larly every two weeks, at which all the business of the league was transacted. A league schedule was made up, which put the 162 boys in operation every Saturday. Enthusiasm increased from week to week and reached its climax with the decisive game at the close of the season. It must of course be considered that much of the enthusiasm in the past soccer league was due to the fact that many boys, who had the bodily vigor, but not the particular skill necessary for membership in a representative team from a school or play­ ground and who had tried frequently and failed to attain the honor of “making the team," were, by the introduction of the new game, given what had come to be regarded a special privilege. O f the teams which won distinction was the Washington Park Heavyweights, who secured the beautiful trophy cup donated -by the California Foot Ball Association. The Washington Park Lightweights received a pennant together with black letters, and the Lincoln Park Bantams received the trophy in their class.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. <— Goals— ' Won. Lost. Draw. For. Against. Pts...... 6 0 0 52 11 12 3 0 16 20 6 3 0 lb 22 6 6 0 8 41 0 CUP TIE SERIES (LEAGUE STYLE). 0 0 28 4 8 Thistle ...... 1 1 14 17 5 Clan Cameron ...... 2 1 10 •3 3 Hibernian ...... 4 O t> 24 0 Rangers played a game against the pick of the rest of the league, and won by 4—2.

SOCCER FOOT BALL, LOS ANGELES, CAL. Alex- Shedden, one of the most enthusiastic soccer foot ball men who ever left San Francisco, has strenuously endeavored to get soccer foot ball established in Los Angeles, and with the SPALDING'S ATHLETIC IJBRARY. 283 help of Pat Higgins, Hugh Stevenson and a few others has man­ aged to get it into very good shape in that city. It is really due to the fact that Shedden and these other men did so much in order to promote the game that the playgrounds committee of Los Angeles finally adopted it as the official game of the play­ grounds. The Los Angeles Rangers won the league champion­ ship. The league consisted of the Camerons, Victorians, Thistles, Rangers, Exiles and Hibernians. All the men played up to their best form throughout the season and went through without losing or even drawing a game. A wonderful record of os goals against 17 was made, which is about the best on the coast. The league championship was won with full points, the cup series was won and other games were played to the number of three, in which the goals scored by the Rangers totalled 95 to 17. The league championship was won by 52 goals to 11 and the cup series was won by 28 goals to 4.

LOS ANGELES HIBERNIANS. A new club is usually an unknown quantity and naturally those with a prophetic turn of mind suffered considerable perturbation when the announcement of the entrance of the Hibernian Club was made. It might happen that the new comers might prove to be a dark horse in the race. The boys from the Angel city started with a rather heavy handicap, making their appearance rather late in the season, after the other clubs had organized and tht cream of the players had been gobbled up. However, from their raw material they turned out some pretty fine talent and their performances were very creditable. While their achievements do not count for much in the league table, yet they gained a name for their good showing and they now have a big following. They had two sharp and close battles with the 1911 league cham­ pions. being nosed out on each occasion by but one goal. They gave the champions an exciting run. The organizers of the club are well satisfied with the showing they made for the first year against such experienced contestants and they are busy planning for the coming season to insure success. Prominent in the organization were Hugh Stevenson, M. B. Walsh, W. W . Cune, Jack Quisby and Tom McAtaurney, the latter filling the role of captain. Towards the end of the season the Hiber­ nians were strengthened by Pat Higgins, whose fame as a Rugby captain is known over all of California. Pat proved to be a dashing and effective center half. The two goalkeepers Tom Greeves and J. H. Finley, proved to be the right men in the right place. 254 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. LOS ANGELES BANGERS. The 1911-12 season was a very successful one for the Los Angeles Rangers. All the men played up to their best form, and went through the entire season without losing or even drawing a game, thus winning the championship of Southern California. A wonderful record of 95 goals against 17 was made, which is about the best for the Pacific coast. RECORD FOR THREE SEASON'S. 1909-IQ Rangers, 2; Thistles, I. Rangers, 10; Exiles, I. Rangers, 2; Thistles, I. Rangers, 1; Exiles, 2. Rangers. 6; Thistles, o. Rangers, 4; Exiles, I. Rangers, 1; Thistles, o. Rangers, 4; Victorias, 1. Rangers, o; Thistles, 4. Rangers, o; Thistles, 3. Rangers, 3; Victorias, 1. Rangers, 2; Thistles, 3. Rangers, 7; Thistles, 2, 1910-11. Rangers, 7; Camerons, I, Rangers, 6; Camerons, o. Rangers, 3; Victorias, I. Rangers, 9; Victorias, I. Rangers, 1; Thistles, 1. Rangers, 2; Thistles, 2. Rangers, 5; Camerons, I. Rangers, 3; Camerons, o. Rangers, 1; Thistles, 4. Rangers, 6; Camerons, 2. 1911-I2. Rangers, 5; Hibernians, o. Rangers, 6; Thistles, 5. Rangers, 17; Hibernians, 1. Rangers, 4; Pick of League, 2. Rangers, 11; Camerons, 2. Rangers, 10; Thistles, o. Rangers, 4; Thistles, 1. Rangers, 4; Camerons, 2. Rangers, o; Mixed Team, o. Rangers, n ; Hibernians. 1. Rangers, 9; Hibernians, 2. Rangers, 3; Camerons, 1. Rangers, 5; Camerons, o. -Goals- Total games. W on Lost. Drawn. For. Against 36 29 5 2 180 50

SOCCER IN THE PLAYGROUNDS OF LOS ANGELES. The name of the organization in the playgrounds was the Public Playgrounds of the City of Los Angeles Soccer Foot Ball League. This league was formed by Mr. Chas. Miller, supervisor of boys’ work, and a most successful schedule was played off without a hitch. There were five playgrounds entered. Each ground had two or more teams hut only the best represented the ground. The teams were Echo Park, Violet Street. Hazard, Slauson and Downey Avenue. The pennant was presented to SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 255

Echo Park, which won after a play-ofT with Violet Street. Archy Mitchell, Peter Meidrom, Alex. Sjicddon, all of the Rangers Foot Ball Club, refereed the games. The officials of the department were very welkjilcascd witn the play, and Mr. Miller has promised a still better* season next year. The public schools have also a league now and one high school has as many as three teams playing soccer. The young boys take to the game very readily and it is only a matter of a few seasons until we have some real good native talent. O f course, all these playground teams, both in Los Angeles and around the bay of San Francisco, mean ulti­ mately a tremendous following of the game and it really looks now as if only a few years, perhaps only two years, will witness the game of soccer foot ball drawing crowds, similar to tho‘;e drawn by the same game in other countries. It is a generally acknowledged fact that wherever soccer foot ball is played, if the organization managing the game is what it should be, it rapidly takes precedent with the public over all other games. Soccer foot ball should readily appeal to the people more than any other game because the game of base ball has educated the American public to skill without reference to the physical contact that used to be so popular in the intercollegiate games and is still retained to a large extent in the Rugby game. Soc­ cer foot ball is very much more like base ball in that regard, for it is a matter of skill with the ball rather than skill with cracking the man. This skill is soon appreciated as can be easily proved by any one attending a game of soccer foot ball and mingling w'ith the crowds on the side lines, who are able to pick out the “mutts" very rapidly and able to pick out the good players just as quickly.

BEADL1XG (PA.) SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. 256 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Soccer Foot Ball on the Pacific Coast B y A. H a s b e e n . NORTHWESTERN SENIOR LEAGUE. PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1905-06—Seattle. 1910-it—Tacoma. *1906-07—Tacoma. 1910-1 1—Rainiers (Medal 1907-08—Seattle. Comp.) 1908-09—Tacoma. 1911-12—Black Diamond. 1909-10—Rangers. * Thistles withdrew.

LEAGUE STANDING, 1911-I2. Won. Lost. Drawn. Pts. Black Diamonds ...... 9 i 2 20 Seattle Rainiers ...... 5 5 2 12 Seattle R angers...... 4 5 3 11 Seattle Celtic ...... 1 8 3 5 Association foot ball has heen played in Seattle for over twenty years, but not until 1905 was any reat attempt made to give the game much publicity. In 1905 a league of five clubs was formed, comprising the following: Seattles, Wanderers, Thistles (now the Rain­ iers), Tacoma and a team of U: S. soldiers from Fort Lawton. The championship was won by the Seattles, who did not lose a game. During the 1908-09 season, Seattle entered an all star team in the Pacific Coast League. In that league Seattle United as the team was known, surprised everybody bv defeating Ladysmith, 2—1, Nanaimo, 2— I, and tied Victoria,’ 3—3. aftel Victoria had led, 3—o, at extra time. defeated them, 5—3, after a gruelling game, and Ladysmith, 3—2, at Ladysmith. In that same year, Ladysmith won the championship of Western Canada, and after a drawn game lost the final of the champion­ ship of All Canada to Callies. Ladysmith, later, tiee the touring Corinthians. The cream of American soccer is supposed to be played in , but by comparing these results, Seattle teams do not suffer. Ladysmith, B.C., 2: Seattles. 2. I-adysmith, B.C., 2; Thistles. 2. Ladysmith, B.C., 4; Thistles. 3. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC I-IBRARY. 257

Ladysmith, B.C., I ; Seattle U., 2. Ladysmith, B.C., 3; Seattle U., 2. Nanaimo B.C., 9; Seattle U., 1. Nanaimo B.C., 1; Seattle U., 2, Nanaimo B.C., 5 ! Seattle Thistles, 2. Victoria, 4; Wanderers, 2. Victoria, 3; Seattles, 4- Victoria, 3; Seattle U., 3. Portland (Ore.), 2; Seattles, 3. Westham Island B.C., o; Wanderers, 4- Vancouver Thistles, 2; Rangers, a Such well known players as Pearson (Greenock Morton), Cas­ sidy (Middlesboro), Strang (Glasgow Celtic), etc., have played league foot ball in Seattle. Last season's result: Black Diamonds were admitted to the league to take the place of the Tacoma team, which resigned. Being new comers and out of form little attention was paid to them. The soccer “boosters" figuring that, like most of the White River Valley teams, they were only second raters. This idea was soon dispelled when Celtic came home from the mining; town on the short end of a 2— 1 score. Two days later, at Seattle, the local team just managed to divide the points in the last minute of the game. The next week the Rainiers fell by a 4—2 score, and everybody was surprised. Encouraged by their successes the Diamonds got hold of a few stars, and after that it was only a question of “how many” when the “Stripes” went on the field. The best league game of the season was the tie between Rangers and Rainiers, 3—3, before about 3,500 spectators. Towards the close of the season the Diamonds took matters easily, and the result was their only defeat at the hands of the Seattle Rangers, right in the coal town. Elated over this success the Rangers challenged the Diamonds and the latter showed their spirit by accepting the game, which was played in Seattle, ended as follows: Black Diamonds, r; Seattle Ran­ gers, o. Celtic was defeated in its first game by the Rainiers. 7—0. In four games against the Rainiers, Celtic never scored. That team’s last encounter resulted, o—O. Celtic making a new record by a tie with every team in the league in succession. Celtic scored one notable victory over the Rangers. After defeating Black Diamonds, the Seattle Rangers lost to the Seattle Rainiers at home the following Sunday. On the same day Celtic tied the Diamonds. The league presented the Diamond players with gold medals. 268 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

After the league had finished two teams were chosen, namely, Scotland vs. All Nations. This panic was played in a downpour of rain and resulted in a draw, three goals each, after a splendid contest. Not being satisfied both teams demanded another game, which was played at Dugdalc’s Base Ball Park before a record attendance. The field and day were ideal for foot ball. The game started at a terrific pace, the Nations bringing the ball to England's penalty area by great combination work, Overton send­ ing against the bar. Not a Scotch player had touched the ball in its flight down the field. The result at half time was: All Nations, 5 ; Scotland, o. Rowlands, at outside right, scored three times, but to the Na­ tions’ halves was due most credit for the win, as their playing was the most energetic and scientific ever seen in Washington. The fast, long swinging forwards were too much for Scotland's halves, among w'hom was Gray, formerly of Edinburgh Hearts. After the game the following All Northwest team was chosen: Goal...... » ...... Conners. Celtic Right full hack...... Robertson. Rangers Left full-hack...... McDongrel, Rangers Right half-hack...... Simpson. Rangers Center half-back...... Kelly, Rainiers I / ‘ft half bark...... Upton, Rlack Diamonds Outside right forward...... Rowlands. Rlack Diamonds Inside right forward...... Malr. Rainiers Center forward...... Overton. Rlaek Diamonds Inside left forward...... Cornthwalte, Rainiers Outside left forward...... Ileudry, Rangers 1, Jnnen; 2. S.ltnrr; S, W allin*; *. Sweet: 3, Pelloth; 6. McMahon; T, Donnelly; 8, Finley; 8, Greene; 10. Haynes. Capt.; 11. Earle; 12. Howe. 7th INFANTRY, U.S.A.. SOCCER FOOT HALL TEAM. FORT WM. McKINIXY. RIZAI., P. I. Champions Y.M.C.A. Leagne. 260 SPALDING'S ATHLEi'IC LIBRARY.

. Soccer Foot BaU in the Philippine Islands B y C. K . H e r r ic k , Physical Director, Army Y.M.C.A., Fort Wm. McKinley Rizal, P.l. Association foot ball or soccer, as it is better known in the United States, was played at Fort William McKinley, Philippine Islands, this year with a revival of interest and enthusiasm which speaks well for its future in the catalogue of army sports During the seasons of 1909 and 1910 only one team could be organized at the post, but last season four teams were or­ ganized, including the post team. The army Y.M.C.A, conducted a tournament at the Fort in which three regiments were represented, infantry, artillery and cavalry. A beautiful silver trophy was put up for the winner by the Association. 1 he 7th Infantry captured the coveted prize with an unbroken string of victories. They earned every one of them too, and had no easy time of it. All the scores in the series,’ with the exception of one game, were close: 2— 1 3__2 etc' V ery often the winning goal was scored in the last few minutes of play. A short schedule was arranged in order that the tour­ nament might be completed before the troops, which were under orders, sailed for the United States.

RESULT OF THE SERIES. Won. Lost. P .c .

1st Field A rtille...... ry ...... 2•» 20 ' « crw-. » ?“ > Cavalry ...... ' J ^

Too much cannot be said in favor of soccer foot ball as a game for the soldier. The foot soldier is especially benefited by it. One can easily see why this is so. The game is fast and exceedingly interesting, when played right. Team work is essential to make a team successful. The play is strenuous yet tree from the dangers of serious injury, which are apt to disable i , ™ 1 an? u" fit b '"1 f° r service. It develops stamina and en­ durance. develops the leg muscles and larger muscle groups of the body and this means a big asset to the efficiency of the foot soldier of the army. It is more than worth while for the ath­ letic officer to encourage this line of sport at the army post. 1. Myera; 2. Albert: 3. Zimmer; 4. Gorman; 5. Acre*; 6, Illlgrove; 7. M ill. Capt.; 8, Mayea; 9. Lever; 10. Paul; 11. Lents. 1st BATTALION, lat FIELD ARTILLERY, U.S.A.. SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM. FORT WM. McKlNLEY. RIZAL. P. L

1. Crawford; 2. McArthur. Mgr.; 3. Mahoney; 4. Lancaater; 5. Burton; 6. Bastion; 7. Condrack; S. Blrkby. Capt.; 0. Kenton; 10. Fi*ber; 11, Bloom: 12. O'Donnell. Walter. Pboto. 7th CAVALRY. U.S.A.. SOCCER FOOT BALL TEAM, FORT WM. McKlNLEY. RIZAL. P. 1. £62 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Observations and Hints B y F red H. M il n e s of E n g la n d , International, and Captain of the Pilgrims of England, W ho Twice Visited the United States. It is with pleasure that I pen a few lines on soccer foot ball for the Official Guide, and trust some little good may result from same. In the first place, I must congratulate the leaders in soccer on their rapid progress. W ith gentlemen of the standing of Dr. G. R. Manning, Harry Manley. W . Campbell, Thomas Bagnall, Thomas W. Cahill of New York, Mr. Winton E. Barker of St. Louis. J. H . Evans of Chicago, Dr. James A. Babbitt, \V. Thayer, and Douglass Stewart of Philadelphia, the game is bound to be successful, and enthusiasts owe a great deal to these gentlemen for the unselfish efforts they have put forth. W hat is still wanted is that more American bom youths should play the game, and to secure this means that the game must be fostered in the public schools and colleges. It is very pleasing to know that many schools have already adopted the game. I trust I may be pardoned if I trespass on the ruling of the Association and the game, but I do so in the true interests of all concerned. The Association at the head of soccer foot ball in America should certainly provide and look after both amateurism and professionalism. Unless the head association of the game does this, there will always he two distinct parties, and it is quite impossible for two associations to govern the game. This has been proved by every other country. I am given to understand that at present there are two associations here This cannot last long, and the sooner they amalgamate the better for all con­ cerned, and rest assured the association which can present the cleanest record and the best straightforward efforts to benefit the game will be the association to be recognized by the Interna­ tional Federation. The rules governing some of t' e leagues in the United States should be altered at once, especially where the allowance and deduction of points are concerned. It is most unfair, to say th: least, to give or deduct any points from a club, no matter what the circumstances may be. For instance, a club may be at the head of the league with 18 points and all games finished and the second club may have 17 points and one game to play. That remaining game may be against a club at the SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 263

bottom of the league and a club with no interest, and, not having any interest, they refuse to turn up and their oppon­ ents are given two points and thus they win the league championship by one point—not by good play, but through the errors and disinterestedness of some other club. This and such like rules should immediately be done away with. The only real road to success is to elect a ruling coun­ cil for all America composed of “good standing'1 people, whose interest in the game is for the good they can do the game and not for what thev can get out of it. Let these members represent certain districts, or States, and let the "Council” be the legislative body. On these lines “Success” will come all the sooner, and on these lines more confidence will be gained by other countries. At present it is easy to do ■ wrong, and therefore the work of the “Council” should be to make it easy to do right and hard to do wrong. One great disadvantage to the game is the small grounds. It is a pity that wider grounds could not be secured. It would enable the game to be played to greater advantage.. “Cramped" play is bad for both players and spectators. Since my first visit to this country I have seen a great im­ provement in the play, and also in the management of the- game. I trust such improvement will continue and at anv time I shall be only too pleased to render any assistance. To the Cool Krtper— ---- — . \ Don’t rely tof sportsmanship.

FRED H. MILNES, Sheffield. England. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Principal Conference Fixtures, Season 1912-1913 of the Foot Ball Association, Ltd., of England

,9I2. INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. Nov. 9.— Ireland v. England in Ireland (Amateur). 1913. Jan. 18.— Ireland v. Wales, in Ireland. Feb. 8.—Wales v. England, in Wales (Amateur). Feb. 15.— England v. Ireland, in England. Mar. 3.— Wales v. Scotland, in Wales. Mar. 15.—Scotland v. Ireland, in Scotland. Mar. 17.— England v. Wales, in England. April 5.— England v. Scotland, in England.

,9,2. OTHER FIXTURES. Sept. 14.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series. Extra Preliminary Round. Sept. 38.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Preliminary Round. Oct. 5.—Amateur Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, First Round. Oct. 12.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, First Round. Oct. 19.—Amateur Cup Competition, Qualifying Scries, First Round. Nov. 2.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Second Round. Nov. 2.—Amateur Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Third Round. Nov. 16.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Third Round. Nov. 23.—Amateur Cup Competition, Qualifying Series. Fourth Round. Nov. 30.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Fourth Round. Dec 14.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Qualifying Series, Fifth Round, 266 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

1 , - Jan.9 3 4.—Amateur Cup Competition, First Round. Jan. 1:.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, First Round. Jan. 16.—Amateur Cup Competition, Second Round. Feb. 1.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Second Round. Feb. 15.— Amateur Cup Competition, Third Round. Feb. 22.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competiton, Third Round. Mar. 1.—Amateur Cup Competition, Fourth Round. Mar. 8.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Fourth Round. Mar. 15.— Amateur Cup Competition, Semi-Final Ties. Mar. 22.— Surrey Charity Shield, Final. Mar. 24.—Welsh Senior Cup, Final. Mar. 24.— , Final. Mar. 24.—Surrey Junior Cup, Final. Mar. 24.—Surrey Charity Cup, Final. Mar. 24.—London Junior Cup, Final. Mar. 24.—London Minor Cup, Final. Mar. 24.— London Mid-Week Shield, Final. Mar. 24.— , Final. Mar. 24.—Kent Amateur Cup, Final. Mar. 24.—Kent Junior County Cup, Final. Mar. 24.— Kent Mid-Week Shield, Final. Mar. 24.—Kent Minor Cup, FinaL Mar. 24.—, Final. Mar. 24.— Essex Junior Cup, Final. Mar. 24.—, Final. Mar. 24.—Middlesex Mid-Week Cup, Final. Mar. 24.— Norfolk Senior Cup, Final. Mar. 24.— Senior Cup, Final. Mar. 24,—Army Cup, Final. Mar. 29.— Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Semi-Final Ties. Mar. 29.—, Final. April 2.—London Mid-Week Cup, Final. April 12.—Amateur Cup Competition, Final Tie. April 12.—Welsh Amateur Cup. Final. April 12— Middlesex Charity Cup, Final. April 12—Middlesex Junior Cup. Final. April 19.—Foot Ball Association Cup Competition, Final Tie. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 267

HOW THEY FINISHED IN THE ENGLISH FOOT BALL LEAGUE. DIVISION I. OoiU ^ 1 laycd. Won. Drawn. Lout. Fur. Agst. Fla. Blackburn Rover* ...... 38 20 1) 9 00 43 40 K vert on ...... 38 2IJ 0 12 40 42 40 Newcastle United ...... 38 18 8 12 64 50 44 Bolton Wanderer* ...... 88 20 3 15 51 43 4.'! Sheffield Wednesday ...... 38 10 9 13 09 49 41 Aston Villa ...... 3« 17 7 14 70 03 41 Middlesbrough ...... 38 10 8 14 56 45 40 Sunderland ...... 38 14 11 13 58 51 38 Went Bromwich A ...... 3H 15 9 14 43 47 38 Woolwich Arsenal ...... 38 15 8 15 55 51) 38 Bradford City ...... 38 15 8 15 441 50 38 Tottenham Hotspur ...... 38 14 ‘J 15 53 53 37 Manch«*»tcr United ...... 158 13 11 14 45 00 37 8hefflcld United ...... 38 13 10 15 63 50 36 Manchester t'lty ...... 38 13 0 10 50 58 35 Notta County ...... 38 14 7 17 4*1 (VI 35 Liverpool ...... 38 12 10 10 49 55 34 Oldham Athletic ...... 38 12 10 10 40 54 34 1'rest on North End...... 38 13 7 18 40 57 33 Bury ...... 38 6 9 23 32 58 21

DIVISION II.

a y ed . W on. D raw n . L o s t. F o r. A g s t. F t s . 38 23 8 7 74 28 54 24 0 8 o* 31 54 38 22 8 8 77 41 52 21 3 14 01 4 « 45 Wolverhampton W. 38 10 io 12 57 33 42 38 15 12 11 45 42 42 8 13 54 51 42 Fid ham ...... 38 10 7 15 oo 5 8 39 Grimsby Town . 38 15 Si 14 48 55 39 Leicester Fosse 38 15 7 10 49 *M 37 38 9 10 44 45 35 38 14 0 18 55 51* 34 M 14 0 1H 41 60 34 38 13 8 17 32 52 34 38 13 7 18 40 48 33 I f 11 11 16 47 54 :i.t Huddersfleld T . 38 13 0 19 r o 04 32 Glossop ...... 38 8 12 18 42 6 6 28 Leeds City --- 38 10 8 20 v s B 38 5 13 20 30 04 23

SOUTHERN LEAGUE TABLES, 1911-12. FIRST DIVISION. Matches. ,— Goals— , Won. I>ost. Drawn. For. Ag*t. FIs. Queen's I’ork Rangers... - ...... 38 21 0 11 59 35 53 Plymouth ArgyU* ...... 38 23 9 6 03 31 52 Northampton ...... 38 22 9 7 82 41 51 Swindon Town ...... 38 21 U 6 82 50 48 SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

r-Goftls-^. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Agsl. Pis. Brighton mid Hove Alldon...... 38 19 10 0 73 33 47 Coventry City ...... 38 17 13 8 66 54 4*2 Crystal Palace ...... 38 15 13 10 74 46 40 Mill wall ...... 38 15 13 10 60 57 40 Watford ...... 38 13 15 10 56 <18 30 Stoke ...... 38 13 15 10 51 63 30 Reading ...... 38 11 13 14 43 50 30 Norwich City ...... 38 10 14 14 40 00 34 Brentford ...... 38 12 17 0 06 05 33 West Ham United...... 38 13 18 7 04 00 33 Exeter City ...... 38 11 10 11 48 62 33 Southampton ...... 38 10 17 11 46 <13 31 Bristol Rovers ...... 38 0 16 13 41 62 31 New Bromptou ...... 30 I I 19 9 35 72 31 Luton Town ...... 38 9 19 10 49 61 28 Leyton ...... 38 7 20 I I 27 02 25 SECOND DIVISION. Matches. z—Goals— ^ Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. For. Agst. Pts. Merthyr Town ...... 26 19 4 3 00 14 41 I*ortsm«utb ...... 26 19 4 3 73 20 41 Cardiff City ...... 26 15 7 4 53 20 34 Southend. U...... 26 16 9 1 73 24 33 Pontypridd ...... 26 13 7 6 39 24 32 Ton Pent re ...... 26 12 11 3 56 45 27 Walsall ...... 25 13 11 1 44 41 27 Treharrls ...... 26 11 10 5 44 47 27 Aberdare ...... 26 10 13 3 39 4 4 23 Kettering ...... 26 11 15 0 37 62 22 Mardy " ...... 24 6 12 6 37 51 18 Croydon Common ...... 25 8 15 2 43 45 18 Cwm Albion ...... 22 5 16 1 27 70 11 Cbeshatn Town ...... 26 1 25 0 18 131 2 Cwm Albion found It Impossible to continue owing to the coal strike, and four matches remain unplayed. W INNERS OF FOOT BALL ASSOCIATION CUP. 1572—Wanderers. 1; Roval Engl- 1882—Old Etonians. 1; Blackburn neers, 0. Rovers. 0. 1873—Wanderers. 2; Oxford Unlver- 1883—Blackburn Olympic. 2; Old slty. O. Etonians. 1. 1874—Oxford University. 2; Royal 1884—Blackburn Rovers. 2; Queen’s Engineers. 0. Park, Glasgow. 1. 1875—Roval Engineers, 2; Old Eton* 1885— Blackburn Rovers. 2; Queen’s Tans. O—after a draw. Park, Glasgow. 0. 1876—Wanderers. 3; Old Etonians. 0 1886—ttBlackburn Rovers. 2: West —after a draw. Bromwich Albion. 0—after a 1877—Wanderers. 2; Oxford Unlver- dr*w* _ _ _ ulty. o. 1887—Aston Villa. 2: West Broan- 1878_• Wanderers, 3; Royal Engl- wlch Albion. 0. neers. 1. 1888—West Bromwich Albion. 2; 1870—old Etonians. 1; Clapham Preston North End. 1. Rovers. 0. 1889—Preston North End. 3: Wolver- 1980—napham Rovers. 1; Oxford bampton Wanderers. 0. University. 0. 1*90—Blackburn Borers, 6; Sheffield 1881—Old Carthusians. 3: Old Eton Wednesday, 1. Ians. 0. 1891—Blackburn Rovers, 3; Notts, 1. • Won ontright, but restored to the Association, t A special trophy wss awarded for the third consecutive win. X First time final tie played in the provinces— at Derby. SPALDING’S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 269

1892—West Bromwich Albion, 3; 1902—Sheffield United, 2; Southamp­ Aston Villa. 0. ton, 1—after a draw. 1— 1. 181*3— Wolverhampton Wanderer*, 1; 1903— Bury, «; Derby County, 0. Everton, o. 1904—Manchester t «ty, 1; Bolton 1804— Notts County, 4; Boltou Wan­ Wanderers, 0. derers, 1. 1900— Aston Villa, 2; Newcastle 1893— Aston Villa. 1; West Brom­ United, 0. wich AUtloti, 0. 1906— Everton, 1 ; Newcastle U., 0. 1896— Sheffield Wednesday, 2; Wolv- 1007—Sheffield Wednesday, 2; Ever­ verhamptou Wanderer*, 1. ton, 1. 1008—Wolverhampton Wanderers, 3; 1897—Aston Villa. 3; Everton. 2. Newcastle United. 1. 1898— Nottingham Forest, 3; Derby 1909— Manchester United, 1; Bristol County, 1. City. 0. 1809—Sheffield United. 4; Derby 1910— Newcastle United. 2; Barn* County, 1. ley, 0— after a draw, 1— 1. irOO— Bury, 4; Southampton. 0. 1911— Bradford City, 1; Newcamle 1901—Tottenham Ilotapnr. 3; Shef­ Utd.. 0; after a draw, 0—0. field United, 1—after a draw, 1912—Btrnslejr. 1: West Bromwich 2—2. Alb., 0—after a draw, 0—0.

1—The Rt, Hon. Lord Kinnaird. President o f the Foot Ball Association. London. England. 2—J. C. Clegg. J.P., Chairman of the Foot Ball Association Council, London, England. Mendelssohn Photo. GOAL

PLAN OF FIELD OF PLAY. Referred to in Law 1 of the game. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 271

L aw s of the Gam e

I. The game should be played by eleven players on each side The field of play shall be as shown in plan at beginning of these laws, subject to the following provisions: The dimen­ sions of the field of play shall be—maximum length, 130 yards; minimum length, 100 yards; maximum breadth, ioo yards; minimum breadth, 50 yards. The field of play shall be marked by boundary lines. The lines at each end arc the goal lines, and the lines at the sides arc the touch lines. The touch lines shall be drawn at right angles with the goal lines.* A flag with a staff not less than 5 feet high shall be placed at each corner. A half-way line shall be marked out across the field of play. The centre of the field of play shall be indicated by a suitable mark, and a circle with a 10 yards radius shall be made round it. The goals shall be upright posts fixed on the goal lines, equidistant from the corner fiag-staffs, 8 yards apart, with a bar across them 8 feet from the ground. The maximum width of the goal posts and the maximum depth of the cross-bar shall be 5 inches. Lines shall be marked 6 yards from each goal post at right angles to the goal lines for a distance of 6 yards, and these shall be connected with each other by a line parallel to the goal lines; the space within these lines shall be the goal area. Lin>-s shall be marked 18 yards from each goal post at right angles 1.0 the goal lines for a distance of 18 yards, and these shall be con­ nected with each other by a line parallel to the goal lines; the space within these lines shall be the penalty area. A suitable mark shall be made opposite the centre of each goal, 12 yards from the goal line; this shall be ihe penalty-kick mark. The circumference of the ball shall not be less than 27 inches nor more than 28 inches. The outer casing of the ball must be of leather.t and no material shall be used in the construction of the ball which would constitute a danger to the players. In Interna­ tional matches, the dimensions of the field of play shall be— maximum length, 120 yards; minimum length. 110 yards; maxi­ mum breadth, 80 yards; minimum breadth. 70 yards; and at the commencement of the game the weight of the ball shall be from 13 to IS ounces. * I>ecision of the International Board: The touch and goal linen must not be marked b7 * V shaped rat. t The Spalding No. L Foot Ball I* the Official Foot Ball; correct in weight and measurement, and must be used in all games. 872 SPAUHNG’8 ATHI.ETIC LIBRARY.

2. The duration of the game shall be 90 minutes, unless other­ wise mutually agreed upon. The winners of the toss shall have the option of kick-off or choice of goals. The game shall be commenced by a place-kick from the centre of the field of play in the direction of the opponents' goal line; the opponents shall not approach within 10 yards of the ball until it is kicked off, nor shall any player on either side pass the centre of the ground in the direction of his opponents’ goal until the ball is kicked off.* 3- Ends shall only be changed at half-time. The interval at half-time shall not exceed five minutes, except by consent of the Referee. After a goal is scored the losing side shall kick off, and after the change of ends at half-time the ball shall be kicked off by the opposite side from that which originally did so; and always as provided in Law 2. 4. Except as otherwise provided by these laws, a goal shall be scored when the ball has passed between the goal posts under the bar, not being thrown, knocked on, nor carried by any player of the attacking side. If from any cause during the progress of the game the bar is displaced, the referee shall have power to award a goal if, in his opinion, the ball would have passed under the bar if it had not been displaced. The ball is in play if it rebounds from a goal post, cross-bar, or a corner flag-staff into the field of play. The ball is in play if it touches the referee or a linesman when in the field of play. The ball is out of play when it has crossed the goal line or touch line, either on the ground or in the air.f 5. When the ball is in touch, a player of the opposite side to that which played it out shall throw it in from the point on the touch line where it left the field of play. The player throwing the ball must stand on the touch line facing the field of play, and shall throw the ball in over his head with both hands in any direction, and it shall be in play when thrown in. A goal shall not be scored from a throw-in, and the thrower shall not again play until the ball has been played by another player. This law is complied with if the player has any part of both feet on the line when he throws the ball in. 6. When a player plays the ball, or throws it in from touch, any player of the same side who at such moment of playing or throwing-in is nearer to his opponents’ goal line, is out of play, and may not touch the ball himself, nor in any way whatever interfere with an opponent or with the play, until the ball has been again played, unless there are at such moment of playing * Decision of the International Board: If this law Is not complied with, the kick-off must be taken over again. t Decision of the International Board: The whole of the hall must have pcssod over the goal line, or touch line, before it Is out of i»laj. SI'ALDINQ'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 273 or throwing-in at least three of his opponents nearer their own goal line. A player is not out of play when the ball is kicked off from goal, when a corner kick is taken, when the ball has been last played by an opponent, or when he himself is within his own half of the field of play at the moment the ball is played or thrown in from touch by any player of the same side.* 7. When the ball is played behind the goal line by a player of the opposite side, it shall be kicked off by any one of the players behind whose goal line it went, within that half of the goal area nearest the point where the ball left the field of play; but, if played behind by any one of the side whose goal line it is, a player of the opposite side shall kick it from within I yard of the nearest corner flag-staff.t In either case an opponent shall not be allowed within 6 yards of the ball until it is kicked off. 8. The goal-keeper may within his own penalty area use his hands, but shall not carry the ball. The goal-keeper shall not be charged exccpt when he is holding the ball, or obstructing an opponent, or when he has passed outside the goal area. The goal-keeper may be changed during the game, but notice of such change must first be given to the referee,t 9. Neither tripping, kicking, nor jumping at a player shall be allowed A plaver (the goal-keeper excepted), shall not inten­ tionally handle the ball. A player shall not use his hands to hold or push an opponent. Charging is permissible, but it must not be violent or dangerous. A player shall not be charged from behind unless he is intentionally obstructing an opponent.? || 10. When a free kick has been awarded, the kicker's opponents shall not approach within 6 yards of the ball unless they are standing on their own goal line. The ball must at least be rolled over before it shall be considered played, i. e., it must make a complete circuit or travel the distance of its circumference. The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been • Decision of the International Hoard: A flag may he placed opposite the half way line, one each side of the Held of play, hut it ninxt he at lea*t 1 yard from the touch line, and on a staff not le*s than 5 feet high. I Decision of the International Board: The corner flag mast not he re­ moved when a corner-kick Is taken. t Decision of the International Board: If a goal-keeper ba# been changed without the referee being notified, and the new goal keeper handles the ball within the penalty area, a penalty-kick must tie awarded. f Decision of the International Board: Cases of handling the hall and trip* nine pushing. kicking, or holding an opponent, ami charging an opponent f r. m behind, may so happen as to Ik- considered unintentional, and when this la so, no offence is committed. II Decision of the International Board: I f a player turns so as to face his own coal when be Is tackled, or is obviously aware that be I* about to be tackled by an opponent, he is intentionally obstructing, and may be charged from behind. 271 SPALHING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

played by another player. The kick-off (except as provided by Law 2), corner-kick, and goal-kick shall be free kicks within the meaning of this law. 11. A goal may be scored from a free kick which is awarded because of any infringement of Law 9, but not from any other free kick. 12. A player shall not wear any nails, except such as have their heads driven in flush with the leather, or metal plates, or projec­ tions, or gutta-percha, on his boots or on his shin-guards. If bars or studs on the soles or heels of the boots are used, they shall not project more than half an inch, and shall have all their fastenings driven in flush with the leather. Bars shall be trans­ verse and flat, not less than half an inch in width, and shall extend from side to side of the boot. Studs shall be round in plan, not less than half an inch in diameter, and in no case conical or pointed.* Any player discovered infringing this law shall be prohibited from taking further part in the match. The referee shall, if required, examine the players’ boots before the commencement of a match, or during the interval. 1 j. A referee shall be appointed, whose duties shall be to enforce the Laws and decide all disputed points; and his decision on points of fact connected with the play shall be final. He shall also keep a record of the game, and act as time-keeper. In the event of any ungentlemanly behavior 011 the part of any of the players, the offender or offenders shall be cautioned, and if any further offence is committed, or in case of violent conduct without any previous caution, the referee shall order the offend­ ing player or players off the field of play, and shall transmit the name or names of such player or players to his or their National Association, who shall deal with the matter.f The referee shall allow for time wasted, lost through accident or other cause, suspend or terminate the game whenever, by reason of darkness, interference by spectators, or other cause, he may deem neces­ sary; but in all cases in which a game is so terminated he shall f report the same to the Association under whose jurisdiction the game was played, who shall deal with the matter. The referee shall award a free kick in any case in which he thinks the con­ duct of a player dangerous, or likely to prove dangerous, but not • Decision of the International Board: Wearing soft India-rubber on the soles of boots is not a violation of this law. f Decision of the International Board: Persistent infringement of any of the lawa of the game Is unjcentlemanly conduct within the meaning of this law. All reports by referees to be made within two days after the occurrence

sufficiently so as to justify him in putting in force the greater powers vested in him. The power of the referee extends to offences committed when the play has been temporarily sus­ pended, and when the ball is out of play. 14. Two linesmen shall be appointed, whose duty (subject to the decision of the referee) shall be to decide when the ball is out of play, and which side is entitled to the corner-kick, goal- kick, or throw-in; and to assist the referee in carrying out the game in accordance with the laws.* In the event of any undue interference or improper conduct by a linesman, the referee shall have power to order him off the field of play and appoint a substitute, and report the circumstances to the National Association having jurisdiction over him, who shall deal with the matter. 15. In the event of a supposed infringement of the laws, the ball shall be in play until a decision has been given. 16. In the event of any temporary suspension of play from any cause, the ball not having gone into touch or behind the goal- line, the referee shall throw the ball down where it was when play was suspended, and it shall be in play when it has touched the ground. If the ball goes into touch or behind the goal line before it is played by a player, the referee shall again throw' it down. The players on either side shall not play the ball until it has touched the ground. 17. In the event of any infringement of Laws 5, 6, 8, 10, or 16, or of a player being sent off the field under Law 13, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposite side, from the place where the infringement occurred. In the event of any intentional infringe­ ment of Law 9 outside the penalty area, or by the attacking side within the penalty area, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposite side from the place where the infringement occurred. In the event of any intentional infringement of Law 9 by the defending side within the penalty area, the referee shall award the opponents a penalty kick.t which shall be taken from the penalty kick mark under the following conditions: All players, with the exception of the player taking the penalty kick and the opponents’ goal-keeper, shall be outside the penalty area. The opponents’ goal-keeper shall not advance beyond his goal line. The ball must be kicked forw ard. The ball shall be in play when • Decision of the International Board: Linesmen. wbere ncntral. should rail the attention of the referee to rough play or iingrntlemauly couduct. and generally assist him to carry oat tbe garni in n proiier wanner. t Decision of the International Board: A penalty kick can be awarded Irre snectlTe of the position of the hall at tbe time tbe offence Is committed. In the event of the hall touching tbe goal keeper before passing between tbe posts, when a penalty kick la being taken at tbe eiplry of time, a goal la scored. 278 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

the kick is taken, and a goal may be scorcd from a penalty kick; but the ball shall not be again played by the kicker until it has been played by another player. If necessary, time of play shall be extended to admit of the penalty kick being taken. A free kick shall also be awarded to the opposite side if the ball is not kicked forward, or is played a second time by the player who Jakes the penalty kick until it has been played by another player. The referee may refrain from putting the provisions of this law into effect in cases where he is satisfied that by enforcing them he would be giving an advantage to the offending side. If when a penalty kick is taken the ball passes between the goal-posts, under the bar, the goal shall not be nullified by reason of any infringement by the defending side.

Definition of Terms

A P l a c e K ic k is a kick at the ball while it is on Place kick. the ground in the centcr of the field of play.

A F r e e K ic k is a kick at the ball in any direction Free kick. the player pleases when it is lying on the ground.

A P l a c e K i c k , a Free Kick, or a Penalty Kick Referee to aifrnaL must not be taken until the Referee has given a signal for the same.

C a r r y in g by the goal-keeper is taking more than Carrying. two steps while holding the ball, or bouncing it on the hand.

K n o c k in g o n is when a player strikes or propels Knocking on. the ball with his hands or arms.

H a n d l in g a n d T r ip p in g .— Handling is intention­ Handling:. ally playing the ball with the hand or arm, and Trip­ ping is intentionally throwing, or attempting to Tripping:. throw, an opponent by the use of the legs, or by stooping in front of or behind him.

H o l d in g includes the obstruction of a player by Holding. the hand or any part of the arm extended from the body.

T o u c h is that part of the ground on either side of Touch. the field of play. SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING! "J t r a d e -m a r k “g

H E SPALDING OFFICIAL «a«n.tauu and very>ci; Kaervkeable. M iiw uit. naiCIUUMaterial and workmanship are of highest quality and fully guaranteed. Each ball is packed complete in aealed box, with pure Para rubber (not compounded) guaranteed bladder, foot ball in (later, rawhide lace and lacing needle. Con­ tent* guaranteed if aeai ia unbroken. Uaed by the P ilgrim and all other praninait Soccer teams the world over. No. L Each. * 8 .0 0

October i , 1909, W E G U A R A N T E E every Spald- Moor*. A. G. SPALDING A BROS.. * * ing Foot Ball to be perfect in W rltS Nassau Stm t, New York City. material and workmanship and correct Dear S ir*: / wish to thank you for the ball you sent ms on Saturday and which we used in the Inter­ in shape and size when inspected at our national Soccer Match {Pilgrim s o f England vs. AU factory. If any defect is discovered New York) at Staten Island Cricket Club Grounds, during the first game in which it is uaed, Saturday. October td . It gave perfect satisfaction and or during the firet day*! practice use, and held its shape wetL I trust you will have great sue- csss in yomr sales. I fed sure dub* cannot do better if returned at once, we will replace same than buy this ball Yours very truly, under this guarantee. We do not guar­ HARRY MANLEY. antee against ordinary wear nor against CXm rw m n Stmtem h i * * F oo t B oU CtmS. Freiidt*i Sew York S u it Foot BoU A i m i M i , defect in shape or size that is not dis­ covered immediately after the first day’s Chicago, October tS , 1909. use. Owing to the superb quality of Messrs. A. G. SPALDING A BROS.. every Spalding Foot Ball, our customers 117 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Gentlemen : We have used your Official Association I have grown to expect a season's us* of Foot Ball for our games played in the United States, one ball, and at tunes make unreason­ and have found this ball to be perfectly satisfactory able claims under our guarantee, which in every respect Yourt truly, FR ED H. MILNES. Cofiistm-Mommftr ” Ptigrrm i" Foot BoU Ctmt, Emflom*.

WWT ITTWTlli (m in i « MWUTUBT * or c... A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. i& m i w a n t STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES M r a. ia ir VHE CORINTHIANS ‘President C. Wreford Brown and Captain Morgan Morgan-Owen Endorse the Spalding Ball

NEW YORK, N. Y.,

Sept. 18, 1911.

Messrs A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 126 Nassau Street, New York City.

Gentlemen;

We have used your Official No. L Soooer '

Foot Ball for our games played in the United

States, and we take great pleasure in saying

that we have found it to be perfectly satis­

factory in every respect, and our players

oannot speak too highly of its many good

qualities. Yours, respectfully,

c O' A ". C.

C ko-Z M s t TRADE MARK ‘S u r f SPALDING EQUIPMENT Is o »d by practically every "Soccer” leant In the United State* and Canada. In addition to many of the more prominent learns In the British Isle*. Quality itertal and finish of every article absolutely bent.______Spalding Association Foot-Ball No. 0 Regulation site, extremely, well made and will give ex­ cellent satisfaction. The cane is made of beat trade English leather and the bladder of pure Para rubber (not compounded), fully guaranteed. Each ball packed com­ plete with rawhide lace and teeing needle in senlcd box. No O. Each. * 3 00

Spalding Association Foot Ball No. N Regulation size. The case of this ball I* well made of good quality leather, pebbled graining. Packed com­ plete with pure Para rubber (not compounded) guaran­ teed bladder, rawhide Uce and lacing needle in aealed box. .... Each. va.B O No P. Regulation sine. Leather case, full sixe. good qual­ ity. Complete with pure Para rubber (not compounded) guaranteed bladder In sealed box. Each. • I .SO Spalding "O fficial” Gaelic Foot Ball No. K. Made in the improved style with 8 sections and "black button" ends. Material and workmanship of highest quality and fully guaranteed. Each ball is packed complete in sealed box. with a pure Para rubber (not compounded) guaranteed bladder, inflater, rawhide lace and lacing needle. Contents guaranteed perfcet if seal is unbroken. . Each. * 9 .0 0 Spalding Gaaranleed Association Foot Ball Bladders * 1 A ll > i •a-'

No. OB. For N or L and K. Each. $1.25 No. A . For No. O Ball. “ 1.00 No. SB. For Noe. N and P. “ .75

Spalding Association Foot Ball Goal Nets Made in accordance with official specification*. Heavy tarred net*, peg*, guys, and everything necessary ex­ cept the posts and cross pieces, which can be put up by sny carpenter. No. - Per set, complete. ----=----- =--- —------. - ■ ,i,------J A G. SPALDING 4 BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES subI t/tute THE S P A L D IN G (C J T R APE- M ARK QUALITYES Spalding' “Soccer" Smts Combination Price* will be quoted on one or more suits, a* specified. Different Combination* may be made up by figuring the quantity price* on other article* included in thi* catalogue. Price* quoted promptly on *pedal equipment not regularly liated. No. 1A Suit nng RETAIL ______No. U Soccer Shoes.. . Pair, $4 00 No. 4RC Stocking*. . PHP — M No. 4 Running Pants. . . “ .50 ■ H I No. 6FS Shirt, quarter sleeve, J B ] n I with body stripe. . . Each, .75 Price, if separate article* com- prising outfit are purchased singly...... $5.65 Combination Price, 5.25 No. 2A Suit i r tg RETAIL No. U Soccer Shoes. .Pair, $4.00 No. 4RC Stockings. . . . “ .40 No. 4 Running Pants. . “ .50 No. 601S Shirt, quarter sleeve. with body stripe. Each. 1.75 Price, if separate articles com.“ prising outfit are purchased singly. Combination Price, No. 3A Suit Consisting of r e t a i l No. U Soccer Shoes. . . . Pair, $4.00 No. 3RC Stockings. “ .75 ' f ; r 7 1 No. 6B Pants...... " 1.75 ^ V f 1 No. D Shirt, sash on front. Each, 1.75 V i ■ I I I Price, if separate articles compris- ASSOCIATION or outfit are purchased singly. $8.25 %/* S o cc er F o o t B a ll ing is a soft game Jor the Combination Price, 7.50 boys to play and it is becoming more and No. 4A Suit Consisting of RETAIL more popular each year unth the elemi n- No. U Soccer Shoes.. .Pair. $4.00 tary, high school's and No. 4RC Stockings. . . “ .40 preparatory schocts No. 5A Knicks. . . 1.50 throughou ttheU n ited States, because i i is No. 4 Flannel Shirt. . Each, 2.00 a game they can all No. 23 Belt...... ** .35 take part in, and it is an exercise that Jits Price, if separate articles com- them for other Jreid prising outfit are purchased singly...... $8.25 p a stim es. * Combination Price, 7.50 srranl A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 1 Mr is ista. substitute THE S P A L D I N ^ O ) TR ADEM ARK GUQAUflUTY 1 Spalding “ Soccer” Foot Ball Shoes t TV* Mast lip ir t m i P m mf a "Im w * PUrar'iL No. RS. Drab chrome Ian leather, wilK double thic knes* bo* toe. A very *upc. nor •hoe, and I be box toe will hold up under severest H a* round leather cleat* placed

English model. Pair, $5.00 it $57.00 D ot. No. U . D rabhoree N*. U “Sac***" S W bide, w ith special leather bo* toe and round leather cleats. Very well made. Pair. *4 00 + $4540 D ot. Spalding "Soccer'’ Shirts Vertical or Horixontal Stripes No. V . Good quality medium weight cotton, hall sleeves. Striped alternately m any regular color*. Special order on ly ; no* carried in

No.2°*^ D . -. Sam * e* a* * a, No. * w V . v but • w• ith ; • aasli across (root+ and back. ;>P~“ l«d€ r °«ly; not earned in stock Each 11.75 + S /\ W /> 0X Ha. N o, < W D . Collar lest, woven sash Sanitary cotton, in regular color*.*WD To order only, not carried in stock. . . Each. 91.25 * S I2 .0 0 D m . Spalding •• Soccer" Blazer No. H . Button front, coat collar, tw o pocket*. G ood qaalrfy cotton.

special order only, not carried in stock. . 5§l 8 = - Set 8=sr t t L fitf, Spalding SKull Caps ia K*alor colon. No.It S'SC S"“*4Wortttd, hr7lifht >ntkl. «hp«d .hcrn.it o n ' Special colors nt adrwesd ^.icw. Spalding Spalding Association Foot Flannel Knickerbockers Ball Shin Guards SpoeioJ local bock w d Ay frail. No. 40l I jsA sr covered. - . o f ■ weD padded, with real rattan reed* and cotton fe k ; ankle No 3A- Fim ,« .b t T IUnn.1 Uo. pads and leather straps. 11 inches long. podded. C nrtw irif rfcoion P**r, *12S i, .Of W Dm. Paw. $1.75 if S/S/VDs.Pn. No. r. Good

P^t.lXSq-tti/XlVDa. Pair. 10c. j t # J O D * . /V» Ha. m Tkt pnen trim * to iuU a <& onlt Hems « r W * w in y ,v> tei emtj on e n fr ri Ud tnli If inner) I WHsmnunsi A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. j a r STORES IN AIL LARGE CITIES N m iJI.nH jlini M M k, Standard Policy

A Standard Quality mutt be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. W ithout a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it ia impossible for a Manufacturer to Ions maintain a Standard Quality. To market his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his order from the retailer. However, these deceptive high list prices are not air to the consumer, who does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts,*’ which vary with local trade conditions. Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated. Thi* demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering o f prices by the only way open to him , v iz .: the cheap­ ening and degrading of the quality of his product. The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, 13 years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding flc Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding The “ Spalding Policy** eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is protected from imposition. The "Spalding Policy*’ is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways j F ir st.—The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods and the same prices to everybody. Second.—As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required m the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necesssary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. A ll retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices—neither more nor less—the same prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. This briefly, is the * Spalding Policy.” which has already been in successful operation for the past 13 years, and will be indefinitely continued. In other words, ** The Spalding Policy ’* is a " square deal ’* for everybody. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. tandard Quality * ■ ■ An article that is universally given the appellation " Standard " is thereby Conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of it* being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service &ireau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a ••Teat extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against QDuntjrfeit products—without the aid of "Government Detectives ” or "Public O pinion " to assist them. Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and * inferior quality ’* rests entirely upon die integrity and responsibility of the * M anufacturer." A. G. Spalding Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to " Quality," for thirty-four years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. j The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- ous as is the necessity of die Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of " inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac­ turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. We know from experience thst there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty in qual*jr—and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. I ATHLETIC LIBRARY 13 V > —’ A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each

GRAND PRIZE

ST. LOUIS. 1904 SPALDING PARIS . 1900 ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLl) A.G. S palding ® Br o s. MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in the FOLLOWING CITIES: NEW YORK CHICAGO ST.LOUIS BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGELES BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS BALTIMORE INDIANAPOLIS ST. PAUL WASHINGTON PITTSBURG DENVER LONDON. ENGLAND ATLANTA DALLAS » BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND LOUISVILLE MANCHESTER. ENGLAND NEW ORLEANS i EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND MONTREAL. CANADA SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TORONTO, CANADA F a c t o r i e s owncrf and operated by AC.Spalding A Bros, a n d wAfi-c c l I o f S p c l d i t f 's T'odc-Marked Athletic Cocci ore wad c are locctcd tn the foltow m g ciTici ‘JVEW YORK $ CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO 4 CHICOPEE, MASS. BROOKLYN BOSTON PHILADELPHIA LONDON. ENG. HtNKV li. ^018a Ho. HirMishlgt>v#ay Blvd. S t Louis 15, Mo. U • A

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