WANDERERS v CRUSADERS
This match took place at the Oval on Saturday last, 11th December 1869, and, after a rather uninteresting game, ended in favour of the latter, who secured two goals to one on the part of their opponents. Owing to the short interval that elapsed between the arrangement and the fulfillment of the match, and a misunderstanding on the part of the Crusaders, the Wanderers were compelled to transfer two of their number to render the match something like even.
Play commenced shortly before three o'clock, and the Wanderers - who by winning the toss had reaped the benefit of the wind - after the lapse of about ten minutes, secured a lucky goal from a long kick by Vere Wright. From this time, however, their play showed a perceptible lack of energy in comparison with that of the Crusaders, though some little time passed before the efforts of the latter were rewarded by a clever goal, from the foot of A.Baker. Even with the wind again in their favour the Wanderers exhibited little improvement, and the Crusaders worked up with such untiring vigour that another goal was placed to their account by J.C.Smith, after a very well-executed run up by that player, in conjunction with W.J.Dixon. After this neither side subscribed any further score, and when time was called the Crusaders had headed their opponents by one goal, a successful result, it is only just to say, for which they were chiefly indebted to the effective aid lent by their emergencies.
For the Wanderers, C.M.Tebbut was conspicuous throughout for the excellency of his goal keeping, and J.B.Martin worked hard forward. For the Crusaders, A.Baker, W.J.Dixon, and J.C.Smith were especially prominent.
The players were:
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, C.M.Tebbut, C.L.Huggins, P.Rhodes, A.Fleet, A.J.Nash, Vere Wright, and J.B.Martin. W.Wallace was absent.
Crusaders: W.J.Dixon (captain), J.C.Smith, E.Lubbock, A.Baker (Wanderer), W.F.Hunt (Wanderer), A.Freeth, J.Beattie, and E.C.Goodhart.
The Sportsman Tuesday 14th December 1869
Game of the Day
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LONDON ATHLETIC CLUB 3 WANDERERS 2
These clubs decided their match at this ancient game on Saturday last, 12th December 1868, at the West London Cricket Ground, Brompton. The contest was a most exciting one throughout, but despite the game exertions of the Wanderers, they were defeated by one goal only, their opponents obtaining three to their two.
The following is a list of the players, but there were one or two absentees on both sides, whose names did not transpire: -
London Athletic Club: J.B.Martin (captain), P.M.Thornton, H.J.Chinnery, G.T.Chinnery, H.Emanuel, F.M.Hartup, E.J.Colbeck, F.B.Soder, A.King, J.L.Templar, and W.M.Chinnery.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock (captain), A.Baker, W.J.Dixon, F.K.Povah, F.Shillitoe, A.Thompson, E.Lubbock, J.M.Yates, G.Kennedy, J.T.Goldney, and C.F.Reid.
(note: Baker, Lubbock, & Shillitoe missing from the official record. Absent?)
Morning Advertiser Monday 14th December 1868
These clubs decided their match at this ancient game on Saturday last, 12th December 1868, at the West London Cricket Ground, Brompton. The contest was a most exciting one throughout, but despite the game exertions of the Wanderers, they were defeated by one goal only, their opponents obtaining three to their two.
The following is a list of the players, but there were one or two absentees on both sides, whose names did not transpire: -
London Athletic Club: J.B.Martin (captain), P.M.Thornton, H.J.Chinnery, G.T.Chinnery, H.Emanuel, F.M.Hartup, E.J.Colbeck, F.B.Soder, A.King, J.L.Templar, and W.M.Chinnery.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock (captain), A.Baker, W.J.Dixon, F.K.Povah, F.Shillitoe, A.Thompson, E.Lubbock, J.M.Yates, G.Kennedy, J.T.Goldney, and C.F.Reid.
(note: Baker, Lubbock, & Shillitoe missing from the official record. Absent?)
Morning Advertiser Monday 14th December 1868
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HITCHIN v BRITANNIA (BEDFORD)
The return match was played at Hitchin on Saturday last, 13th December 1873.
The frost had hardly left the ground, which was both slippery and hard. The kick-off by Hitchin was followed up with a vengeance for some minutes, but Bedford was 'at home' and the Hitchin cries of 'Hard on it' were of no avail. The ball was now sharply returned, and a change came over the scene. The Hitchinites were so closely pressed that a forest of legs was constantly visible between 'the sticks', and the ball was many times kicked out from behind their goal lines. This state of things continued without much variation up to 'half time'.
The position of the ball changed with the position of the players, but the coveted goal was denied to Bedford although the ball struck the goal post, and was twice lifted over the tape, once actually touching that narrow margin between victory and no victory.
On the whole the contest was more even the latter half of time, and the Hitchin men on several occasions ran the ball into dangerous proximity to their opponents' goal.
Darkness came on apace, and the whereabouts of the ball could only be ascertained by the movements of the combatants.
A minute and a half before time was called, one of the younger Hitchin players, in advancing to throw the ball out of touch, walked (contrary to Rule V.) some distance into the field of play. The ball was pitched nearly into the mouth of the goal, where a scrimmage took place in which Lucas cleverly put the ball through, but as the Bedford players had previously demanded to have the ball thrown out afresh, the goal was not allowed. Fortunately the umpire was near when the ball was improperly thrown out, and saw the player within the boundary line. Thus ended a hard fought game without a score.
The Bedfordshire Mercury Saturday 20th December 1873
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A letter from the Hitchin captain published in the following weeks' issue of the Mercury:
Sir,
I have read in your paper of the 20th inst., a report of the return match on the 13th inst, between the Britannia and Hitchin football clubs, in which it was stated that 'the goal was not allowed', and that the game ended 'without a score'.
As captain of the Hitchin team, I think it is due to my club that such was not the fact, but that the umpire allowed the goal in dispute to Hitchin on the ground that several of the Bedford men played on the ball after it was thrown in.
I am, sir, yours obediently,
ERNEST WOODGATE
The return match was played at Hitchin on Saturday last, 13th December 1873.
The frost had hardly left the ground, which was both slippery and hard. The kick-off by Hitchin was followed up with a vengeance for some minutes, but Bedford was 'at home' and the Hitchin cries of 'Hard on it' were of no avail. The ball was now sharply returned, and a change came over the scene. The Hitchinites were so closely pressed that a forest of legs was constantly visible between 'the sticks', and the ball was many times kicked out from behind their goal lines. This state of things continued without much variation up to 'half time'.
The position of the ball changed with the position of the players, but the coveted goal was denied to Bedford although the ball struck the goal post, and was twice lifted over the tape, once actually touching that narrow margin between victory and no victory.
On the whole the contest was more even the latter half of time, and the Hitchin men on several occasions ran the ball into dangerous proximity to their opponents' goal.
Darkness came on apace, and the whereabouts of the ball could only be ascertained by the movements of the combatants.
A minute and a half before time was called, one of the younger Hitchin players, in advancing to throw the ball out of touch, walked (contrary to Rule V.) some distance into the field of play. The ball was pitched nearly into the mouth of the goal, where a scrimmage took place in which Lucas cleverly put the ball through, but as the Bedford players had previously demanded to have the ball thrown out afresh, the goal was not allowed. Fortunately the umpire was near when the ball was improperly thrown out, and saw the player within the boundary line. Thus ended a hard fought game without a score.
The Bedfordshire Mercury Saturday 20th December 1873
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A letter from the Hitchin captain published in the following weeks' issue of the Mercury:
Sir,
I have read in your paper of the 20th inst., a report of the return match on the 13th inst, between the Britannia and Hitchin football clubs, in which it was stated that 'the goal was not allowed', and that the game ended 'without a score'.
As captain of the Hitchin team, I think it is due to my club that such was not the fact, but that the umpire allowed the goal in dispute to Hitchin on the ground that several of the Bedford men played on the ball after it was thrown in.
I am, sir, yours obediently,
ERNEST WOODGATE
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BROOMFIELD 0 HITCHIN TOWN 3
Hitchin Town on Saturday 14th December 1929, passed the first round proper in the AFA Senior Cup by defeating Broomfield by three clear goals on their own ground. Both teams had been exempted from their two previous qualifying rounds, and a stiff struggle resulted. The home team fought hard, even with three goals down, but the Hitchin defence played a wonderful game. The Hitchin front line did well to score three times.
A special train conveyed some 200 Hitchin supporters to Palmers Green, where the game was played. An equal number of Broomfield supporters watched the match, but the visitors made far more noise. The ground was in fairly good condition, but was sloping and greasy.
The Broomfield skipper won the toss, and gave Hitchin the advantage of a strong cross wind and the slope.
The 'Brooms' got away well from the kick-off, but Saggars cleared. Hitchin attacked on the left, but the wind took the ball into touch.
Pateman was playing a fine game, and at this juncture did more work than any other player on the field. Drew was playing cleverly, and received many passes from his half-backs, but found Trussell and Pateman hard to pass. Murphy and Tasker were well fed by Pateman and Burdon, but the attention of the homesters' defence hampered their movements. Muncey was often standing on the other wing, unmarked and with the wind blowing him straight from him to the goal, but did not receive a single pass. After a corner on the left, Evans had hard luck with an overhead kick. In a melee, Millard put in a stiff shot from a narrow angle, which Aylen saved well. Hitchin continued to press, and in the attacks which followed, many shots went wide owing to the tricky wind. Wind and slope were responsible for the ball outrunning the Hitchin forwards when the middle line passed forward. The Hitchin goal had a narrow escape when the 'Brooms' broke away. Drew made a clever run and shot into the goalmouth. Heavily tackled by Bicknell, Cheshire headed behind. After the corner, the homesters were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, but Lowe shot over the bar. Cheshire put the ball forward to Muncey, who dribbled past Lowe, but, harassed by the backs, shot over. Burdon grazed the post on the wrong side with a long drive. The 'Brooms' attacks were now more frequent, but Bicknell was several times pulled up for being offside.
TASKER SCORES
Following a movement by Murphy, TASKER received well out, and netted with a low drive just inside the post. Muncey got away from the re-start, but was fouled. Saggars took the shot and put the ball just under the bar, but Aylen touched over. Muncey put in two good shots from the flag, but Aspinall headed away. Saggars returned the ball to the danger area where Millard severely tested the custodian. Tasker headed across after a clever piece of work by Pateman. Then Muncey brought the ball close in and a melee ensued, in which MILLARD netted from a seemingly impossible angle, the ball hitting the underside of the crossbar before entering the net. Just before the interval Saggars put in a fine long shot that Aylen saved well.
Half-time score: BROOMFIELD 0 HITCHIN TOWN 2
The second half opened with dangerous attacking by the 'Brooms', and Faulkner was early called upon by Glover, Drew and Dixon were very dangerous in their combined attacks, but Trussell defended grandly, and by dint of hefty charging and strong kicking, kept the attackers at a comparatively safe distance. Saggars was playing a great game, and aided by Cheshire, kept the left wing at their distance. Faulkner still had plenty of work. Dixon had hard luck with a terrific low drive that missed bottom by inches. Hitchin were not wholly on the defensive, and several occasions narrowly missed scoring. Muncey started many attacks, and Millard and Evans were unlucky not to score from his well-placed centres. Evans received well in after running through with Muncey, but shot straight at the custodian, who saved. The 'Brooms' goal had another narrow escape after Muncey had put in a good shot from a corner. A little later, TASKER scored Hitchin's third goal after Millard and Evans had brought through. The homesters returned to the attack, and the Hitchin defenders had a busy time for the remainder of the game. Faulkner did well to save from Mansfield after Saggars had miskicked when hard pressed. The end came with the 'Brooms' still unsuccessful in their efforts to find the net.
BROOMFIELD: G.H.Aylen; C.Aspinall, A.C.Armstrong; G.Hughes, A.E.Glover, R.P.Lowe; T.F.Drew, H.W.Dixon, P.Mansfield, G.Bagrie, R.S.Bicknall.
HITCHIN TOWN: S.Faulkner; Ben Saggars (captain), R.G.Trussell; R.C.Cheshire, S.F.Burdon, G.Pateman; J.Muncey, H.C.Evans, S.Millard, A.Tasker, F.Murphy.
Referee.- Mr J.F.Ricketts.
By Brigadier, Beds & Herts Pictorial Tuesday 17th December 1929
Hitchin Town on Saturday 14th December 1929, passed the first round proper in the AFA Senior Cup by defeating Broomfield by three clear goals on their own ground. Both teams had been exempted from their two previous qualifying rounds, and a stiff struggle resulted. The home team fought hard, even with three goals down, but the Hitchin defence played a wonderful game. The Hitchin front line did well to score three times.
A special train conveyed some 200 Hitchin supporters to Palmers Green, where the game was played. An equal number of Broomfield supporters watched the match, but the visitors made far more noise. The ground was in fairly good condition, but was sloping and greasy.
The Broomfield skipper won the toss, and gave Hitchin the advantage of a strong cross wind and the slope.
The 'Brooms' got away well from the kick-off, but Saggars cleared. Hitchin attacked on the left, but the wind took the ball into touch.
Pateman was playing a fine game, and at this juncture did more work than any other player on the field. Drew was playing cleverly, and received many passes from his half-backs, but found Trussell and Pateman hard to pass. Murphy and Tasker were well fed by Pateman and Burdon, but the attention of the homesters' defence hampered their movements. Muncey was often standing on the other wing, unmarked and with the wind blowing him straight from him to the goal, but did not receive a single pass. After a corner on the left, Evans had hard luck with an overhead kick. In a melee, Millard put in a stiff shot from a narrow angle, which Aylen saved well. Hitchin continued to press, and in the attacks which followed, many shots went wide owing to the tricky wind. Wind and slope were responsible for the ball outrunning the Hitchin forwards when the middle line passed forward. The Hitchin goal had a narrow escape when the 'Brooms' broke away. Drew made a clever run and shot into the goalmouth. Heavily tackled by Bicknell, Cheshire headed behind. After the corner, the homesters were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, but Lowe shot over the bar. Cheshire put the ball forward to Muncey, who dribbled past Lowe, but, harassed by the backs, shot over. Burdon grazed the post on the wrong side with a long drive. The 'Brooms' attacks were now more frequent, but Bicknell was several times pulled up for being offside.
TASKER SCORES
Following a movement by Murphy, TASKER received well out, and netted with a low drive just inside the post. Muncey got away from the re-start, but was fouled. Saggars took the shot and put the ball just under the bar, but Aylen touched over. Muncey put in two good shots from the flag, but Aspinall headed away. Saggars returned the ball to the danger area where Millard severely tested the custodian. Tasker headed across after a clever piece of work by Pateman. Then Muncey brought the ball close in and a melee ensued, in which MILLARD netted from a seemingly impossible angle, the ball hitting the underside of the crossbar before entering the net. Just before the interval Saggars put in a fine long shot that Aylen saved well.
Half-time score: BROOMFIELD 0 HITCHIN TOWN 2
The second half opened with dangerous attacking by the 'Brooms', and Faulkner was early called upon by Glover, Drew and Dixon were very dangerous in their combined attacks, but Trussell defended grandly, and by dint of hefty charging and strong kicking, kept the attackers at a comparatively safe distance. Saggars was playing a great game, and aided by Cheshire, kept the left wing at their distance. Faulkner still had plenty of work. Dixon had hard luck with a terrific low drive that missed bottom by inches. Hitchin were not wholly on the defensive, and several occasions narrowly missed scoring. Muncey started many attacks, and Millard and Evans were unlucky not to score from his well-placed centres. Evans received well in after running through with Muncey, but shot straight at the custodian, who saved. The 'Brooms' goal had another narrow escape after Muncey had put in a good shot from a corner. A little later, TASKER scored Hitchin's third goal after Millard and Evans had brought through. The homesters returned to the attack, and the Hitchin defenders had a busy time for the remainder of the game. Faulkner did well to save from Mansfield after Saggars had miskicked when hard pressed. The end came with the 'Brooms' still unsuccessful in their efforts to find the net.
BROOMFIELD: G.H.Aylen; C.Aspinall, A.C.Armstrong; G.Hughes, A.E.Glover, R.P.Lowe; T.F.Drew, H.W.Dixon, P.Mansfield, G.Bagrie, R.S.Bicknall.
HITCHIN TOWN: S.Faulkner; Ben Saggars (captain), R.G.Trussell; R.C.Cheshire, S.F.Burdon, G.Pateman; J.Muncey, H.C.Evans, S.Millard, A.Tasker, F.Murphy.
Referee.- Mr J.F.Ricketts.
By Brigadier, Beds & Herts Pictorial Tuesday 17th December 1929
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The Hitchin Football Club met Luton Montrose at Hitchin on Saturday 15th December 1894, and defeated them by two goals to one. On the same day, the Hitchin Blue Cross Temperance Brigade beat Hitchin Reserves by three goals to none.
Herts & Cambs Reporter Friday 21st December 1894
Herts & Cambs Reporter Friday 21st December 1894
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POTTON v HITCHIN TOWN (RESERVES)
This match was played at Potton on Saturday last, 17th December 1904, being the return match in the Biggleswade and District Leaague. Hitchin brought a strong eleven, the team including Barker, Cannon, Grimes, and Stimpson of the South Eastern League team who played against Tottenham the week before.
Hitchin won the toss, and set Potton to face the strong wind. At first the homesters were the aggressors, but Barker and Cannon soon transferred play, and 10 minutes from the commencement Dennis scored.
Saville and Chamberlain both tried Woodger at the other end without result, and Brown tipped over the bar from a corner placed by Stimpson, and negotiated from Barker and Grimes in grand style. Another pretty forward movement on the part of the visitors ended in Barker scoring the second, and eventually the same player obtained the third goal. Chamberlain ought to have scored for Potton, having the goal at his mercy, but shot badly.
Half-time score: Potton 0 Hitchin 3
On resuming with the wind in their favour Potton were seen to advantage, and Hitchin were compelled to act on the defensive generally playing three backs. This effectively stopped the onslaught of the forwards who were led pluckily on by Saville. After some time Saville opened Potton's account, and directly after Barker scored number four for Hitchin. Chamberlain netted but was ruled off-side. A penalty was awarded Potton which Woodger saved from Saville. The game ended in a victory for Hitchin by 4 goals to 1.
Teams:
Potton: Brown; Roberts and A.Duffin; J.& W.Cheverton, Spriggs; C.Duffin, Chamberlain, Saville, Munkman, and Darnell.
Hitchin: Woodger; Newling and Cooper; Stimpson, Ebden, and Parcell; Cannon, Barker, Grimes, Dennis, and Faulkner.
Mr J.Allen, Bedford, referee.
Biggleswae Chronicle Friday 23rd December 1904
This match was played at Potton on Saturday last, 17th December 1904, being the return match in the Biggleswade and District Leaague. Hitchin brought a strong eleven, the team including Barker, Cannon, Grimes, and Stimpson of the South Eastern League team who played against Tottenham the week before.
Hitchin won the toss, and set Potton to face the strong wind. At first the homesters were the aggressors, but Barker and Cannon soon transferred play, and 10 minutes from the commencement Dennis scored.
Saville and Chamberlain both tried Woodger at the other end without result, and Brown tipped over the bar from a corner placed by Stimpson, and negotiated from Barker and Grimes in grand style. Another pretty forward movement on the part of the visitors ended in Barker scoring the second, and eventually the same player obtained the third goal. Chamberlain ought to have scored for Potton, having the goal at his mercy, but shot badly.
Half-time score: Potton 0 Hitchin 3
On resuming with the wind in their favour Potton were seen to advantage, and Hitchin were compelled to act on the defensive generally playing three backs. This effectively stopped the onslaught of the forwards who were led pluckily on by Saville. After some time Saville opened Potton's account, and directly after Barker scored number four for Hitchin. Chamberlain netted but was ruled off-side. A penalty was awarded Potton which Woodger saved from Saville. The game ended in a victory for Hitchin by 4 goals to 1.
Teams:
Potton: Brown; Roberts and A.Duffin; J.& W.Cheverton, Spriggs; C.Duffin, Chamberlain, Saville, Munkman, and Darnell.
Hitchin: Woodger; Newling and Cooper; Stimpson, Ebden, and Parcell; Cannon, Barker, Grimes, Dennis, and Faulkner.
Mr J.Allen, Bedford, referee.
Biggleswae Chronicle Friday 23rd December 1904
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WANDERERS v LONDON ATHLETIC CLUB
The first match between the above clubs was played on Wednesday, 18th December 1867, at the West London Running Grounds, Brompton; the result was a very well contested game, which finally terminated in a draw, two goals falling to each party. Play was not commenced until a few minutes past three o'clock, when the game was opened by a kick from the toe of the captain of the Athletes; the Wanderers, who had won the toss, playing up from the Fulham Road goal. In spite of their paucity in numbers the Wanderers had decidedly the best of the start, and the ball hovered dangerously close to the Athletic goal, which surrendered after a few minutes' hard play to a neat run up by W.J.Dixon.
The Athletes, who at first played without any energy, choosing to concentrate in one united body in front of their posts, instead of spreading out over the ground after the manner of their opponents, soon suffered a second reverse, as after a general scrimmage in front of their poles, the ball was unfortunately kicked through by J.K.Barnes; goal No.2. for the Wanderers.
After this the Athletic team appeared to wake up to the necessity of more united action, and, inspired by the dashing example set them by their captain, on one or two occasions worked the ball up to the immediate neighbourhood of the rovers' goal. Now the Wanderers began to feel the full effect of the absence of their expected goal-keepers as their back-play was, perhaps, the only feature of their game capable of improvement.
At length J.K.Barnes got the chance of a clear run with the ball, and thus redeemed his former error by securing the first goal for his fellow athletes. In spite of the energetic efforts of P.Norman, E.Norman, W.J.Dixon, and A.Baker for the Wanderers, their opponents still held their own, several rather easy chances being missed by the roving players.
The best run of the game was, however, yet to come, as just before the expiry of time J.B.Martin worked the ball away from his adversaries, and by a splendid long kick landed the second goal for his side.
Thus this first meeting of the two clubs resulted in a drawn battle. We trust it may prove the forerunner of many equally pleasant contests between the two parties. For the Wanderers, P.Norman, E.Norman, and W.J.Dixon worked hard; for the London Athletic Club J.B.Martin and J.K.Barnes were most conspicuous.
The following is a list of the players:
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, A.Baker, W.J.Dixon, E.Henry, S.T.Holland, P.Norman, E.Norman, E.W.Wylde, H.Freeth (absent), J.E.Tayloe (absent).
London Athletic Club: T.B.Martin (captain), J.K.Barnes, A.K.Finlay, P.Halkett, W.G.Woolston, H.J.Chinnery, A.King, F.M.Hartung, J.G.Webster, W.M.Chinnery.
The Sportsman Saturday 21st December 1867
The first match between the above clubs was played on Wednesday, 18th December 1867, at the West London Running Grounds, Brompton; the result was a very well contested game, which finally terminated in a draw, two goals falling to each party. Play was not commenced until a few minutes past three o'clock, when the game was opened by a kick from the toe of the captain of the Athletes; the Wanderers, who had won the toss, playing up from the Fulham Road goal. In spite of their paucity in numbers the Wanderers had decidedly the best of the start, and the ball hovered dangerously close to the Athletic goal, which surrendered after a few minutes' hard play to a neat run up by W.J.Dixon.
The Athletes, who at first played without any energy, choosing to concentrate in one united body in front of their posts, instead of spreading out over the ground after the manner of their opponents, soon suffered a second reverse, as after a general scrimmage in front of their poles, the ball was unfortunately kicked through by J.K.Barnes; goal No.2. for the Wanderers.
After this the Athletic team appeared to wake up to the necessity of more united action, and, inspired by the dashing example set them by their captain, on one or two occasions worked the ball up to the immediate neighbourhood of the rovers' goal. Now the Wanderers began to feel the full effect of the absence of their expected goal-keepers as their back-play was, perhaps, the only feature of their game capable of improvement.
At length J.K.Barnes got the chance of a clear run with the ball, and thus redeemed his former error by securing the first goal for his fellow athletes. In spite of the energetic efforts of P.Norman, E.Norman, W.J.Dixon, and A.Baker for the Wanderers, their opponents still held their own, several rather easy chances being missed by the roving players.
The best run of the game was, however, yet to come, as just before the expiry of time J.B.Martin worked the ball away from his adversaries, and by a splendid long kick landed the second goal for his side.
Thus this first meeting of the two clubs resulted in a drawn battle. We trust it may prove the forerunner of many equally pleasant contests between the two parties. For the Wanderers, P.Norman, E.Norman, and W.J.Dixon worked hard; for the London Athletic Club J.B.Martin and J.K.Barnes were most conspicuous.
The following is a list of the players:
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, A.Baker, W.J.Dixon, E.Henry, S.T.Holland, P.Norman, E.Norman, E.W.Wylde, H.Freeth (absent), J.E.Tayloe (absent).
London Athletic Club: T.B.Martin (captain), J.K.Barnes, A.K.Finlay, P.Halkett, W.G.Woolston, H.J.Chinnery, A.King, F.M.Hartung, J.G.Webster, W.M.Chinnery.
The Sportsman Saturday 21st December 1867
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FOREST CLUB v THOMPSON'S ELEVEN
Eleven members of the Forest Club met Thompson's Eleven on Saturday last, 19th December 1863, at Leytonstone, for a friendly game. The afternoon was very fine, and the game one of the most spirited and exciting of the season. At the conclusion of the match the Forest Club had obtained four goals and their adversaries none. The victory thus remained with the Forest Club, on whose part Messrs C.Absolom, C.Adams, and C.Alcock obtained goals. Mr Absolom, whose play was greatly admired, getting two. Where all did their best it would be invidious to mention names; but the spectators, of whom there was a great array, justly acknowledged it to be the finest match they had seen for a long time. This is the sixth match played by the Forest Club in six weeks, all of which they have won, and it is a remarkable fact that in these matches the Forest Club have obtained twenty-two goals and their opponents not one.
The players on Saturday were:
For the Forest: Messrs J.F.Allcock (capt.), C.W.Alcock, Adams, Absolom, Head, C.D.Jackson, H.S.Jackson, Pardoe, Tabor, C.M.Tebbut, and A.Tebbut.
Thompson's Eleven: Messrs F.W.Greaves (capt.), Buck, Burness, Desborough, A.K.Finlay, C.C.Finlay, Greenhill, Lucas, A.Thompson, W.J.Thompson, and Wright.
Field Saturday 26th December 1863
Eleven members of the Forest Club met Thompson's Eleven on Saturday last, 19th December 1863, at Leytonstone, for a friendly game. The afternoon was very fine, and the game one of the most spirited and exciting of the season. At the conclusion of the match the Forest Club had obtained four goals and their adversaries none. The victory thus remained with the Forest Club, on whose part Messrs C.Absolom, C.Adams, and C.Alcock obtained goals. Mr Absolom, whose play was greatly admired, getting two. Where all did their best it would be invidious to mention names; but the spectators, of whom there was a great array, justly acknowledged it to be the finest match they had seen for a long time. This is the sixth match played by the Forest Club in six weeks, all of which they have won, and it is a remarkable fact that in these matches the Forest Club have obtained twenty-two goals and their opponents not one.
The players on Saturday were:
For the Forest: Messrs J.F.Allcock (capt.), C.W.Alcock, Adams, Absolom, Head, C.D.Jackson, H.S.Jackson, Pardoe, Tabor, C.M.Tebbut, and A.Tebbut.
Thompson's Eleven: Messrs F.W.Greaves (capt.), Buck, Burness, Desborough, A.K.Finlay, C.C.Finlay, Greenhill, Lucas, A.Thompson, W.J.Thompson, and Wright.
Field Saturday 26th December 1863
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Re: Game of the Day
WANDERERS v OLD ETONIANS
These two clubs played for their annual match on Thursday last, the 20th December 1866, at Battersea Park, when, after a very exciting and evenly-contested game, fortune declared herself in favour of the Old Etonians, who won by one rather luckily obtained base to none. In spite of the dense fog, which enveloped the greater portion of the metropolis in its dingy folds, the two sides at the appointed hour were numerically well represented, the Etonians numbering in greater force with eleven men, while their opponents had eight members to represent them at the start. Two well-known Wanderers from the Etonian team kindly consented to play for the rovers to equalise the sides until the arrival of the wandering absentees, and the game commenced by a kick off by the Etonian captain. For the first quarter of an hour the advantage appeared to be with the rovers, who made several good though unsuccessful attempts at their enemies' base, which was well kept by Thornton and Kinnaird. The arrival, however, of the two stray rovers necessitated the return of the two wanderer Etonians into the ranks of the Eton team, and thus the advantage of the extra man at first possessed by the Wanderers was now transferred to their opponents, who began to turn the tables on the rovers, and gradually bore the ball towards the upper (Wanderers') base, round which it hovered for some time, varied only by occasional spasmodic darts towards the middle of the ground; the base, however, so besieged by the Etonians was destined to fall, for, after a kick from 'straight in', a rather lucky chance was given to Kinnaird, who took advantage of it, and scored a base, amidst vociferous cheering from the members of his team. On sides being changed the game was renewed, and the equality of the sides became more apparent than ever, as first one then the other showed superior form, the forward play of Messrs Bowen (and who made one of the best 'runs up' we have seen this season) and Kennedy for the Wanderers, and Sturgis, Alexander, Kinnaird, and Forsyth for the Etonians being remarkedly brilliant and effective. In spite, however, of the efforts made by the Etonians to increase the advantage they had gained, the Wanderers, who played with great vigour towards the conclusion of the game, were not able to recover their lost base, and the victory was thus won by the Etonians, whose general good play fully merited the successful issue of this their second contest with the Wanderers. In addition to the players mentioned above, Thornton and Yates distinguished themselves 'back' for the Etonians, while for the Wanderers, Crompton, Lucas, and Mackenzie worked hard and well. We must not omit to mention that a Wanderer, whose principles with regard to the infringement of rules are rather loose, was gently reminded by the captain of the Etonian team that 'fives' was a distinct game, and entirely separate from the game of football, with which he so often allied it.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, E.E.Bowen, A.Crompton, G.G.Kennedy, F.Lucas, M.Muir-Mackenzie, C.E.B.Nepean, S.T.Holland, C.M.Tebbut, W.J.Thompson.
Old Etonians: A.F.Kinnaird (captain), J.Yates, H.Forsyth, E.Norman, C.J.Thornton, A.Trower, H.F.Langley, C.R.Alexander, E.Freeth, J.B.Sturgis, C.Cuthel.
The Sportsman Saturday 22nd December 1866
These two clubs played for their annual match on Thursday last, the 20th December 1866, at Battersea Park, when, after a very exciting and evenly-contested game, fortune declared herself in favour of the Old Etonians, who won by one rather luckily obtained base to none. In spite of the dense fog, which enveloped the greater portion of the metropolis in its dingy folds, the two sides at the appointed hour were numerically well represented, the Etonians numbering in greater force with eleven men, while their opponents had eight members to represent them at the start. Two well-known Wanderers from the Etonian team kindly consented to play for the rovers to equalise the sides until the arrival of the wandering absentees, and the game commenced by a kick off by the Etonian captain. For the first quarter of an hour the advantage appeared to be with the rovers, who made several good though unsuccessful attempts at their enemies' base, which was well kept by Thornton and Kinnaird. The arrival, however, of the two stray rovers necessitated the return of the two wanderer Etonians into the ranks of the Eton team, and thus the advantage of the extra man at first possessed by the Wanderers was now transferred to their opponents, who began to turn the tables on the rovers, and gradually bore the ball towards the upper (Wanderers') base, round which it hovered for some time, varied only by occasional spasmodic darts towards the middle of the ground; the base, however, so besieged by the Etonians was destined to fall, for, after a kick from 'straight in', a rather lucky chance was given to Kinnaird, who took advantage of it, and scored a base, amidst vociferous cheering from the members of his team. On sides being changed the game was renewed, and the equality of the sides became more apparent than ever, as first one then the other showed superior form, the forward play of Messrs Bowen (and who made one of the best 'runs up' we have seen this season) and Kennedy for the Wanderers, and Sturgis, Alexander, Kinnaird, and Forsyth for the Etonians being remarkedly brilliant and effective. In spite, however, of the efforts made by the Etonians to increase the advantage they had gained, the Wanderers, who played with great vigour towards the conclusion of the game, were not able to recover their lost base, and the victory was thus won by the Etonians, whose general good play fully merited the successful issue of this their second contest with the Wanderers. In addition to the players mentioned above, Thornton and Yates distinguished themselves 'back' for the Etonians, while for the Wanderers, Crompton, Lucas, and Mackenzie worked hard and well. We must not omit to mention that a Wanderer, whose principles with regard to the infringement of rules are rather loose, was gently reminded by the captain of the Etonian team that 'fives' was a distinct game, and entirely separate from the game of football, with which he so often allied it.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, E.E.Bowen, A.Crompton, G.G.Kennedy, F.Lucas, M.Muir-Mackenzie, C.E.B.Nepean, S.T.Holland, C.M.Tebbut, W.J.Thompson.
Old Etonians: A.F.Kinnaird (captain), J.Yates, H.Forsyth, E.Norman, C.J.Thornton, A.Trower, H.F.Langley, C.R.Alexander, E.Freeth, J.B.Sturgis, C.Cuthel.
The Sportsman Saturday 22nd December 1866
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Re: Game of the Day
WANDERERS v HARROW CHEQUERS
This fine match came off on Saturday last, 21st December 1872, at the Kennington Oval, and resulted in a draw, both sides obtaining four goals each.
The ball was kicked of at three o'clock, and almost directly Wollaston won a goal for the Wanderers. The play then got fast and furious, each side doing their utmost to succeed. Paton at length very cleverly won a goal for the Chequers, and Kingsford soon afterwards followed suit. They had changed sides but a short time when Bonsor lowered the pride of the Harrovians by scoring another victory for his side. They had no sooner again changed ends, when Miles kicked another for the Wanderers, and Paton equalised matters by winning one for the Chequers. Metcalfe was also fortunate in following up their last success with another. The next was not allowed. Near the close of the day Beaufoy added one more triumph to the Wanderers' side, thus concluding a splendid day's sport, both remaining unconquered. The ground was very heavy, rendering good play almost impossible.
Wanderers: A.G.Bonsor (captain), C.J.Chenery, J.R.Sturgis, C.A.Denton, C.H.Wollaston, A.W.Howard, H.B.Dixon, A.Morten, M.Beaufoy, E.Miles, H.H.Stewart, and J.Brockbank.
Harrow Chequers: M.P.Betts (captain), N.C.Welch (back), R.K.Kingsford, E.E.Bowen, C.Colbeck, C.T.Metcalfe, A.J.Heath, W.B.Paton, G.F.Carnegie, and the Rev.J.Davis.
Morning Advertiser Monday 23rd December 1872
This fine match came off on Saturday last, 21st December 1872, at the Kennington Oval, and resulted in a draw, both sides obtaining four goals each.
The ball was kicked of at three o'clock, and almost directly Wollaston won a goal for the Wanderers. The play then got fast and furious, each side doing their utmost to succeed. Paton at length very cleverly won a goal for the Chequers, and Kingsford soon afterwards followed suit. They had changed sides but a short time when Bonsor lowered the pride of the Harrovians by scoring another victory for his side. They had no sooner again changed ends, when Miles kicked another for the Wanderers, and Paton equalised matters by winning one for the Chequers. Metcalfe was also fortunate in following up their last success with another. The next was not allowed. Near the close of the day Beaufoy added one more triumph to the Wanderers' side, thus concluding a splendid day's sport, both remaining unconquered. The ground was very heavy, rendering good play almost impossible.
Wanderers: A.G.Bonsor (captain), C.J.Chenery, J.R.Sturgis, C.A.Denton, C.H.Wollaston, A.W.Howard, H.B.Dixon, A.Morten, M.Beaufoy, E.Miles, H.H.Stewart, and J.Brockbank.
Harrow Chequers: M.P.Betts (captain), N.C.Welch (back), R.K.Kingsford, E.E.Bowen, C.Colbeck, C.T.Metcalfe, A.J.Heath, W.B.Paton, G.F.Carnegie, and the Rev.J.Davis.
Morning Advertiser Monday 23rd December 1872