Wilkins was in position to try for a goal, but Delano was clinging to him like a leech.
Onslaw found himself pocketed between two of the Hopkins men, and he ventured a pass to Wilkins.
Delano darted in and knocked the ball out of Wilkins’ stick.
It went to Fillmore.
The Hopkins captain was on the alert. Like a cat he scooted the ball from the ground, avoiding Morgan, and darted out to one side, where he made a long pass to Woodin.
Woodin went flying toward the Merries’ goal, running like a deer and managing to keep clear of Gamp.
Starbright left his man and darted across to intercept Woodin before the Hopkins third attack should reach a dangerous position.
Woodin passed to Pierce, but Pierce failed to take the ball in the air. It bounded away with him after it and Ready pressing him.
Pierce managed to scoop it up, but Ready pressed him so hard that he could not turn toward the goal. In this predicament Pierce made a throw over his head. Either by rare judgment or accident, he sent the ball into Zanger’s stick, and Zanger made a quick snap for goal.
Hodge blocked the ball, but Zanger followed up and drove it in again.