By remarkable head-work, only one goal being scored in the orthodox way, Hampstead beat Windsor and Eton, on Saturday, at Claremont-road, by six goals to love, and, strange to say, every one of the half-dozen was scored in the first half. Shearcroft obtained four, in each case the ball passing from his head into the net; Smy was credited with the other two. After such prolific scoring, it was confidently expected that Hampstead would run into double figures by the end of ninety minutes, but in the second half neither side found the net legitimately. The men from the Royal borough were fairly and squarely beaten, but they must be given credit for some excellent work after the change of ends.

In view of the early start necessary at this time of the year, there was a good crowd to welcome the home side, which underwent no change. Since the front line was reconstructed Hampstead have won six games and drawn one - a fine record seeing that, with two exceptions, all these matches had been away. Their return to Claremont-road after five weeks was appreciated, and supporters were pleased to see the players in such fine fettle.

The visitors were at a little disadvantage in having the sun in their eyes in the opening stages, and after a little spurt, which resulted in a free kick just outside the penalty line, they were in trouble. Moore, whose accurate centres were a feature of the match, gave Shearcroft an opportunity to head through, but although he just failed, no mistake was made a minute later from an equally good centre from the extreme left. This goal came at the end of five minutes. A good time elapsed before the Windsor citadel again fell, although it was not through want of effort on the part of the home side.

The visiting goal had a charmed life. While we wish to give credit to the Windsor defence for putting up such a strong resistance, luck played a big part in the game for a quarter-of-an-hour or more. With remarkable accuracy both Sherman and Moore placed the ball in dangerous positions both from the touch-lines and from corner kicks, and the inside men had many good chances. Shearcroft was absent for a few minutes owing to an injury, but on resuming he was full of vim. Smy put in some good shots, and once was fouled when working his way through. At last, however, Hampstead got a second goal in exactly a similar manner to the first, and then the forwards could not be kept under, four others being quickly obtained. Shearcroft headed the third from Sherman's centre, thus completing his hat trick, and from a beautiful corner by Sherman the ball was again placed in the net, but was disallowed for some infringement. Smy, however, then made a fine solo effort, which was successful. The manner in which he kept the ball under control until he saw an opportunity to shoot pleased the crowd immensely. The fifth goal came as the first two had come - from Shearcroft's head following Moore's centres; and just before the interval Smy, with his head, put the finishing touch to a pass by Sherman.

The game in the second half was not so interesting, although many were glad to find the visitors putting up a much better show. Sherman was inclined at the outset to be rather too clever, there being occasions when he might have shot earlier. With a less capable goal-keeper than Smith against them, Windsor would have scored, but although good work was done on the wings, the finishing touches were for the most part unimpressive. Every good effort by Windsor was recognised by the Hampstead supporters, who did not appear greatly concerned because the home club was unable to repeat the experiment of the first half. While a few more goals would have been acceptable, there was no desire to see a good sporting side humiliated.

The fact that no goals were scored by the visitors testifies to the solidity of Hampstead's defence. When either back was in difficulties he was covered by the other one, and Smith had one of his easiest days. His work this season has thoroughly entitled him to his place in the Athenian League team against the Corinthians on January 5th. Wardlaw played one of his best games at left-half. While the forwards disappointed in the second portion, they were in sparkling form in the first "45." With six goals in the locker, it was policy not to exert themselves unnecessarily in view of the Amateur Cup-tie tomorrow at Maidenhead.