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Cardiff v Bristol
Cardiff v Bristol [By PENDRAGON."] It was a dfougiutut summer's day, and per- f-ectiy CharllilLl" from tne stan-u point of tne Ijul" iiruen too warm to suit the Piayers, when Oaraiff and .Bristol- rnti, lor i/icir initial conutol oi tlle season oil me Oioucesttor County OrxoKet Gruuuu. in order to o&sist iite iiinds of tile Bristol Club, a taree aayfa carnival Had uueii arranged, an-u to-day's proceedings were openeu by Mr, Gwyn iMclioiis, wllo Had mado tue journey by an earner train lor tnat purpose, iue carnival, wnicli mauuy cou- bi L-od oi rustic syoris, drew a oonsiuerauie number oi spectators. Aithougn torrential rauis ieli last ttiigin., tne ground was in excellent condition, ine turl was not at ail boit, but. wad just in the spongy condition which is so pleasing to Ilie7 players. Bristol nave uone none too wen in their engagements this season, so lar having been euosuintiaiiy neaten by teams of tHe cauur*: 01 jbnd-gwater and VI e",tvn, so that to-uay's game, uuiortunateiy, could ailord no reason- auie criterion to tile form Oartiifiiaus are liKeiy to snow in next inursaay's aunnyor- lauic contest at -Newport, when the blue and blacks are sure to lie very severely tested, even if tlIey are able to avoid defeat. 'mere were some cnaiigas in tne Cardiff team this atternoon. Jjouus Dy ke was unauw to play at leit centre. ±us place was taKon by mat promialug member of we Reserves, 'lorn i/vanjj. In tne iorwards 11. Oas-ey wad irica.pa,eitate,d by an injury sustained last, teaturday, and tnis let in J. Daley, who had teen cnoseu lust reserve. Lliie pdayers turned out in toiis ordL-r:- Bristol: Back, W. R. Johriison; three- quarter bacus. C. Kingston, it. llrewrill-g, b. iMiipp. and W T Bandic; half-o:l-oks, G. Spoors I ana i. Harris; lorwurds, is. Moore, W..try. -Nio,ii,el ?v. W. Froat, J. K. Brodie, Kibbey, Feitba,m, K Oarey, and C. b-llaw. Cardirf: Back, 1. Wood; three-quarter backs, K. A. {jobbs, W. Spilier, 'lorn EvalL,5, and J. lJ. \v JiliaiOo; half-bacK-s, VV. 1-. Morgan and P. V. Busii; forwards, J. Pugsley, .t'. W. Uaccon, J. A. Brown, 1). Pike, J. Brookman, oJ. Daley. W. R. bliepherd, and W. Casey. Referee, Mr. W. b. Ball, Gloucester. ThE GAME., I When the teams helded it was noticed that Jim W. K. Snepherd was playmg instead, of .Sergeant FTed 6mith, who had ueen unable to make the journey. Cardiff piayed in white, 'because of the similarity ?n the jerseys ot tne two clubs. There was no wind blowing, and the sun, which was shining directiv across the ground, favoured neither side, 'lire first five minutes saw a warm attack by Bristol, and some faulty passing by the Cardiff threes nearly let the home backs in, but Spiller came to the rescue and saved in truly gallant style. Bristol were given a free, and Norman Moore nearly landed a goal with a great kick. the ball fell just short, and Tom Evana took it beautifully and kicked well out of 1 danger. klor legs UP. Cardiff were penalised, and again Norman Moore almost landed a goal. it was from a characteristic kick to touch by Percy Bush that Cardiff at last gained relief. Just after Percy Buch was tackled on the run and lost the ball, and Bristol had a bare chance, but Kibbey spoiled by punting over the line. Percyy Busn opened up the play after receiving from Morgan. '10m Evans made a dashing -burst through the home threes, but he was not quite able to put J. L.. Williams in a position to break clear, and the visiting skipper was pulled down before going far. Up to this point Car- diff had done none too well, and the Half-time &core: Cardiff  ?points Bristol. Nil. Final score: Cafrdi? 14 points. Bi,istol .Ni?
Swansea v PlymouthI
Swansea v Plymouth Plymouth were visitors to Swansea to-day, this being the first real match of the season for Swansea. Plymouth, it was stated, had sent a very strong team to do duty for them, and Swansea, on the other hand, were without the services of Trew. Still, the all whites were expected to emerge victorious. There was a good grate when the teams fielded. Swansea: Back, Jack Bancroft; three- „ quarter backs, H. Evans, Phil Hopkins, W. Hayward. and Harry Toft; half-backs, R. M. Owen and Dick Jones; forwards, D. J. ThomasAvor Morgan. Edgar Thomas, George Hayw araT Pal Davies, Ike Williams, Harry Hiams, and Howel Davies. Plymouth: Back, W. Ashton; three-quarter backs, W. Connybeare, F. Deane. P. Moore, and R. G. Butcher; half-backs, E. F. White and Peters; forwards, F. Knight, G. Edwards, Robinson, W. Wise, C. Moss. Lieutenant Hay- ward, A. Wilcox, and Cummings. Referee: Mr. D-an Lewis. THE GAME. At the commencemeTit of the game there were fully 10,000 present. Plymouth, aided by a rather stiff breeze, were early aggres- sive, and forced a couple of minors, and kept Swansea for a time penned in their own territory. Bancroft cleared well, and the Swansea forwards then came down in great tyle, but were checked. Swansea twice attempted passing, and each time were well placed, but Hopkins knocked on. White, the visitin.g inside half, got his side penalised through over anxiety to tackle Owen. Dicky Jones and Owen were frequently prominent by BRILLIANT BURSTS and saves, whilst Hopkins and James were doing well for Plymouth. They gradually worked their way to the home line, but Toft cleverly raln around the posts and kicked out. Plymouth kept up the attack, and then there was a slight stoppage owing to an injury, to Knight, the visitors' captain. Swansea again got away, but were stopped by Deane. They again pressed hotly, and continued to have the better of the game for fifteen minutes previous to the interval, making most determined efforts to score. Although Dick Jones, Ivor Morgan, Harry Toft, and Haydn Evans each came within an ace of scoring, they failed to actually pene- trate the defenoe. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Sw-ansea 0 0 0 Plymouth 0 0 0 Fina.1 score: G. T. P'ts. Swan'sea. 0 1 3 Illymouth. g J g
—,i PENYGRAIG V PORTHCAWL…
— PENYGRAIG V PORTHCAWL The seasiders were favoured with fine ■Weather on their first visit to Penygraig. A good game was anticipated, as Porthcawl gained a good reputation at their match last season with Llwynypia, and Penygraig are Bhowing very promising form this season, although to-day several of the team were absent owilig to injuries and other causes. Teaans:- Penygraig: Back, D. W. Griffiths; three- quarter backs, T. S. Jones, J. Davies, D. Lewis, and George Hemmings; half-backs, J. S. 'Jones and Ike Thomas; forwards, F. Davies, T. Ponsford (captain), E. Evans, D. P. Bennett, Ted Mithan, M. Rawlins, Bob Jenkins, and T. Perkins. Porthcawl: Back. Ivor Williams; three- quarter backs, E. Lewis, W. Lewis, Thomas Burnett, and W. Rees; half-backs, W. J.ohn and C. Harry; forwards, Tom Burnell, D. Hopkins, W. Watkins, J. Lewis, J. Jenkins, W. Morris. Referee: Mr. Gowan, Pontypridd.
RHYMNEY V REST OF LEAGUEI
RHYMNEY V REST OF LEAGUE By virtue of their being declared cham- pions of the Rhymney Valley Senior League, and holders of the Stephen Jaoobs Silver Cap for last season, when they suffered defeat on l,ut one occasion, at Caerphilly, by a narrow margin, Rhymney entertained the Rest of the LeagTie at home to-day. Conse- quent on the recent split and subsequent settlement, interest in Rugger locally has reached fever heat, and there was a good attendance Teams:— Rest of the League: Back, Berry (Machen); threequarter backs, G. Phillips (Machen), A. Evans (Bangoed), Walters (Aberbargoed), and Sam Jones (Pontlottyn); half-backs, Willet,ts and Smith (Machen); forwards, T. Davies and Stephens (Pontlottyn), Howells, W. Thomas, and Porter (Caerphilly), Hoskins (Machen), and Jonah Jones (Aberbargoed). Rhymney: Back: Brown; three-quarter backs, irvicaxs, Benjamin, Li Ford (captain), and Parry; half-backs, Beddoe and Lewis; forwards, J. Hennessey, Ike Howells, Gittena, Vincent Jones, Gunter, Crops, J. Lewis, and JÆwís Davies. Pefeiee, Mr. Hayes, Cardiff. v Prior to kicking off, Mr. Benjamin, the club treasurer, photographed ,the homesters.
LLWYNYPIA V PENCOED
LLWYNYPIA V PENCOED Played in delightful weather at the De Winton Grounds, Tonypandy. Teame:- Llwvnypia: Full-back, Griff Richards; three- quarter backs, B. Jones, Mog Evans, D. O. John, and Dai George; half-backs, Mead and! Phillips; forwards, Hellings, Horigan, Ham- tnacott, Pinkhan, Criddle, Arthur Williams, Coombes, and J. Ashley. Peneoed: Full-back, Devonshire; three- quarter backs, Chatterton, Thomas, Davies, and Watkins; half-backs, Lewis and Wil- liams; forwards, Morris, Treharne, Morde- cai, Jones, Howells, D. Davies, J. Ashman, and Cox. Referee: Mr. T. Morgan.
PILL HARRIERS V PONTYPRIDD…
PILL HARRIERS V PONTYPRIDD j Pontypridd were at home thds afternoon to I the Monmouthshire team. The home sid had been emiti rely reorganised, and a good game was anticipated. Team Po&typndd: Back, W. J. Jones; three- quarter backs, Roy M'Gregor, Eric McGregor, D. Owen, and W. Thomas; ha,If-backs, T. Thomas and H. Llewellyn; forwards, J. Ryan, J. Davies, F. Kelland, D. Lewis, W. Harland, R. Mears, A. M'Gregor, and G. Evans, Pill Harriers: Back, E. Lamp,tree; three- quarter bactks, W. i'ouinfi', M. Oasey, W. Haley, an-d J. Kerr; hali'-baoks, J. Wetter and G. Ghes-hire; forwards, H. Davies, F. Hathaway, L. Trump, E. Lewis, A. Merry, G. Brodd,. R. Carney, and D. Card. Reiferee: Mr. D. B. Davies, Mountain Ash.
CHEPSTOW V CARDIFF -WEST __ENDI
CHEPSTOW V CARDIFF WEST END At Chepstow. The "homesters kicked off, I a.nd after a while Hill crossed with an un- converted try. R. Jones, following up Wil- kine's kick, scored another try. Stanton, after smart run. scored, Bailey converting. In the second half the home side had several chances, but failed to improve. Final score: G. T. Pts. Chepetow. 1 2 11 Cardiff West I0 0 0
I Newport v Aberavon
Newport v Aberavon This match was played at Newport this afternoon in brilliant weather, before a. moderate crowd. In spite of last night's rain the turf was in excellent condition. Teams: Newport: Bacfl, S. H. Williams; three- quart,er backs, M. Baker, J. P. Jones, F. W. isirt, and Reg. Plummer; half-backs, T. ii. Vile (captain) and W. J. Martin; forwa-rds, C. M. Pritchard, E. Thomas, E. Jenkins, P. D. Waller, Dr. T. Smythe, h. Jar man, Reg. Edwards, and Coldrick. Aberavon: Back, Dick Hughes; three- quarter backs, Willie R. Thomas (captain), JKees Richards, W. Jones, amd Rees Price; half-backs, Tom Thomas and Willie Davies; forwards, E. Pugh, W. J. Davies. Will Jones, Will James, E. C. Jones, Hopgin Evans, Uwyn Jones, and Lewis Jenkins. Referee, Mr. B. h Evans. For the first five minutes the visiting for- wards kept going. Then W. Davies got away, carrying play with a useful dribble into the visitors' 25, and Newport put in a couple of dangerous attacks. T. Thomas, inside half, got off-side in dealing with Vile, but Wil- liame's penalty kick was ineffective. The visitors were very hard pressed until a bit of brilliant play between Willie Davies (out- side half) and Willie Thomas (left wing.)5 brought relief The Newport forwards soon got in another atack, but the passing of the backs was very slow At length, however, Plummer, the Newport right wing, got a wide try after all the home forwards had handled very prettily. Birt failed at goal. Newport, again pressed, but the Aberavon forwards defended most resolutely, the long attack being ultimately broken up by Willie Davies. The outside half got away, and putting in a beautiful kick to touch in the Newport 25, the Usksiders were very hard pressed, until a penalty kick enabled Vile to get away to the open. Aoeravon made a re- newed attack, and but for a determined tackle by Plummer, Wiliie Davis would have been in. A minute later there was a decided change owing to the slackness of the visiting back, who let the ball go past him, and Jack Jones, following up a fast dribble, was with- in an ace of getting a try. Half-time score: G. T. P't-s. Newport 0 1 3 Abzravon 0 0 0 Final score: G. T. P'ts. Newport 1 2 10 Aberavon 0 0 0
CARDIFF RESERVES V PENARTH…
CARDIFF RESERVES V PENARTH SECONDS Played at the Cardiff Arms Park. rreams:- Cardiff: Back, P. Conway; three-quarter backs, E Thomas, T. lieardon, F. Best. and T3. Thomas: half-backs, F. Potter and Beddoes; forwards, E, Smith, W. Jenkins, C. Scanlon D. Duncan (captain), Callaghan, G. Lewis, Groves, and Dewn. Penarth Reserves: Back, J. Williams; three- quarter backs, R. Hartree, R. Adams, C. Gibbs, and D. Bryant; half-backs, S. Smith and J. Regan (captain); forwards, Hamilton, J. Huett, F. Walsh, C. Hutchins, T. Davey, C. Manton, J. Gleaves, and Oliver. Cardiff were the first to open up play, Scan- Ion taking the ba-11 finely from a lime-out, Jones and Reardon subsequently handling. The advantage was lost, however, Porter fail- ing to take a poor pass and letting the Penarth forwards in on the Cardiff line. Here Regan had a shot at goal from a penalty, which he barely missed. Reardon was at fault a moment later when he had a chance of putting Best over, but his pass was low. Bcddoes,. Potter, Reardon, and Jones then handled, but they had run Edgar Thomas too close to the touch-line and he took the pass into touch with him. The only phase in which Penarth excelled was the footword of their forwards. W. A. Jones ran half the length of the field, bi-it, being hotly pursued right to the goal-line, he failed by inches to ground the ball. Two chances were thrown away by Penarth on the verge of the line, lack of confidence on the one occasion and hard luck the other being the cause. W. A. Jones failed at a drop for goal ,from a mark by W. Jenkins. R-ad f-timd score: G. T. P'ts. Penarth Reserves 0 0 0 1 Cardiff Reserves 0 0 0 On the resumption Poter failed to take one of Beddoes' "expresses," but retrieved the error by a flying kick He followed it up by going through the Penarth team with the ball at his toes, and another Cardiff forward kicked it straight i,to the hands of Edgar Thomas, who was away and over the line after running fifteen yards. Penarth were bested in a rough and tumble on the line by W. Jenkins, from whose try Donald Dun- can kicked a splendid goal. This was fol- lowed by a third try from Scanlon, who had but to take the ball and walk over. Duncan again converted. W. A. Jones almost dropped a goal from a penalty given against Penarth for holding the ball. Potter exhibited no little prowess with his feet by tricking two Penarth men on the line and cross-kicking to Duncan, who fell on the ball and scored. Although Duncan failed to place the extra points, he got a penalty across the bar a minute later. I Final score:- G. T. Pts. I- Ca-rdiff Reserves .3 2 19 Penarth Reserves 0 0 0
BRIDGEND V MOUNTAIN ASH
BRIDGEND V MOUNTAIN ASH I At Bridgend to-day. Teams:- Bridgend: Back, J. Leyshon; three-quarter I backs, Lewis, Evans, Wyman, and Hopkin; half-backs, Cooke and Rogers; forwards' Gronow (captain), Evans, H. Ham, J. Ham, Davies, Parry, Griffiths, and Dereman. Mountain Ash: Ba-ck. Stebbings; three- quarter backs, Ainsworth, John, Donovan, and Bowen; half-backs. Benjamin and Jones; forwards, Sheppard. Caple, Brown, Jenkims, Donse, Phillips, Jarman, and Fryer. Referee: J. Hague, Cardiff. At the start smart footwork by the visit- ing forwards carried play to the Bridgend goal-line and Sogers relieved by a useful kick The Mountain Ash three-quarters opened up and were responsible for pretty passing movements. Donovan being especially con- spicuous. Ben Grnow gained much ground by a kick and follow-up. Wayman stopped Harry Jones when he looked all over a scorer. Rogers was prominent in defensive work for Bridgend. Half-time re: G. T. P'ts. Bridgend 1 o 5 Mountain Ash 013
I BLAENAVON V BRIDGWATER
I BLAENAVON V BRIDGWATER I Played at Blaenavon. The Somersetshire Cup holders are the first class Engligh team to visit Blaenavon. Teams:- Brjdgwater: Back, Washer; three-quarter backs, Courts, Courts, Chorley, and Fordes; half-backs, Jones and James; forward j. Romans, Blade, Itomane, Chorley Baiter Spriggs, and Brown. Blaenavon: Back, Penn; three-q-uarter backs, Vaughan, Williams, Millard, a,nd Davies; half-backs, Protheroe and Cornfield; forwards, Dibble, Poole, Davies, Brown, Giles, Thomas, Wilcox, and Prosser. Referee, Mr .T.England.
I_TREDEGAR V RISCA
I TREDEGAR V RISCA I Played at Tredegar. Teams: — Tredegar: Back, Baker; three-quarter backs, Jones, Onions, Arthur, and Hadley; half-backs, Bevan and D. Williams; forwards' Jones, Evans. Nash, James, Bell, W. Williams, and Powell. Risoa: Back, Barker; three-quarter backs, Watkins, Lewis, Saunders, and Davies; half- backs, West and Batten; forwards, Hodges, Smith, Wallace, Pritchard, Murray, Lock- wood, Hambleton, and Telling. Referee, Mr. Hayes.
_BRYNMAWR V BLAINA
BRYNMAWR V BLAINA This Monmouthshire league fixture was the first of the season for both teams, and was played at Brynm-awr to-day, before a good crowd. The rivalry between these teams is well known, and both sides were determined to give of their best, but Bryn- mawr had the advantage of playing on their own ground. The teams were:— JBrynmawr: Back, Jim Giles; three-quarter backs. Jack Roberts, Con Hill, George Davies, and Tranter; half-backs, George C-ooper and Morgan; forwards, Foley, Williams, Ciarke, Evauki, White, Green, Lewis, and Bayton. Blaina: Back, Behb Thomas; three-quarter backs, Alf Evans, J. Pugh, A. N. Other, and S. O. Else; half-backs. Hellier and Roger Morgan; forwarcl-, Jack Morgan, Jim Morgan, W. Beynon, Tom Feam, Evan Davies, Jack Williams, T. Simmonds, and M. Blackwell. Referee. Mr. W. T. Beck (Penarth).
IABERGAVENNY V NEWPORTI -SECONDS
ABERGAVENNY V NEWPORT SECONDS At Abergavenny. teams:- I Abergavenny: Back, W. James; three- quarter backs, B. Williams, LI. JnkinB, E. Watson, and R. Davies; half-backs, Walsh and Williams; forwards. Cos sens, D. Watson, J. atson, J. James, Johns? Hayward, Bennett, and Dacey. Newport Seconds: Back, Reeford; three- quarter b.ck8, Rowland, Richards, Uzell, and Price; half-backs. Thomas and Dunn; for- wards, Egstt, Brooks, Partridge, Jenkins, Herbert, urphy. and Williams. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Newport Seconds 0 13 I Abergavenny .00 0
INEATH V GLAMORGAN COUNTY…
NEATH V GLAMORGAN COUNTY The all blacks were at home tod-ay to the all blues, and a good deal of interest was centred in the match. Teamis:- h Glamorgan county l'olice: iSaofc, North- more; three-quarter backs, Chick, Stockford, Duckham, and Pullman; half-backs, Ferrier and Stratum; forwards, T. Williams, Bern Davies, Bevan, Bryce, R. Evans, W. Evane,, Howells, and F. Smith. Nieatih: Back, Edwtards- three-quartier backs, T. Davies, F. Rees, J. Jones, and J. D. D. Davies; half-backs, Sh-on Evans and J. Bnennan; forwards, W. Jones, T. Reason, Rev. A. E. C. Morgan, F. David, Tim Jenkins, W. Perry, R. K. Green, and Toni Thomas. Referee, Mr. W. M. Jones.
ICARDIFF-PENARTH 'BUSES I
CARDIFF-PENARTH 'BUSES It was announced this afternoon tbat the Gardiff-Penartih 'bus service, which was initiated 40 years ago, will be discontinued from Saturday next.
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Cardiff Fruiterers were down to play Car- diff Welsh, but the latter, for some reason, cancelled the-match. Grange Harriers were also down to play, but did not turn up.
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Rescued from a well at Stocklend Devon, I after four bow?s' immersion, a. b-ul ?)rZ I been restored byx artificial respiration.
EBBW VALE V WAKEFIELD I I…
EBBW VALE V WAKEFIELD I I TRINITY Played at Ebbw Vale this afternoon, in the presence of a large crowd of spectators, in- cluding several hundred enthusiasts of the I new regime from the neighbouring towns. The teams lined out as follows:- I Ebbw Vale: Back, Dai Davies; three-quarter backs, Burghan, Hardey, Smith, and "Chcik" Jenkins; half-backs, W. Higgins and F. Thomas; forwards J. Foley, F. Foley, Marks, Brown, ilickings, Maile, and D. Williams. Wakefield Trinity: Back, Metcalfe; three- quarter backs, G. Simpson, W. Lynch, E. Sid- well, and A. Sunderland; half-backs, Slater and Newbould; forwards, Auton, Crossland, Kirshaw, Wajton, Taylor, and Parkes. Referee, Mr. Lumley. Considerable alteration had been made in the 'Valiaiis' team. Llewellyn, being on the injured list, had to be substituted on the wing by Burg-am. Eustace and Edmunds were also on sick leave, and their places were filled by Marks and Maile. D. Williams, who ha* been playing for Mid-Rhondda, turned out for the first time for Ebbw Vale. Wakefield, owin.g to the train arrange- ments, arrived twenty minutes late. They were identical with the team which won the cap last year with the exception of Sunder- land. Ebbw Vale started down t'he gradient, and the Trinitarians made a passing move- ment, but fa-ultv handling spolit the effort. "The Wakefield forwards got to work, and Newbould and Slater followed up, a.nd they would have got through had not Smith rrvn across and kicked to toucih. From the I kick ou-t. the ball went over the line, but Dai Davies touched down in defence. A penalty wias awarded Wakefield, and Metoalf took the place at a diiftcalt ana;le, the shot falling yards .wide. Smart following up by Brown and Foley stopped a passing movement by Trinity. Ebbw Vale pressed, a.nd Metoalf touched down with. the .'lO-me forwards close on him. Biggins picked up smartly in the open, and, .following up his kick, tackled Simpson in possession. Ebbw Vale were having most of the game, and played in sur. prising fafliion. Harvey gained ground by a smart, run and long kick. Shislo Thomas picked up and sent the ball smartly to Har- vey, the latter beating several men, and looked all over a scorer, but the final pass went astrav. Higgins just failed to drop a coal. Hard kicking by t'he Valians near the Jin- losit a certain chance. Scrimmaging in front of goal resulted in Wiggins piClkm-g no at the feet of the Wakefield forwards, hut was tackled when eluding the l?st man. The tackHn? of the ValMns w?.s superb. bould was penalised in a dangerous position, .anO Dot Davies, ta.kinrer the kick, just misled the gopl by inches. Wake veld showed c-rm- fviderable vigour, and were cautioned for rough play repeatedly- Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I F?bw Vals 0 0 0 Wakefield Trin,ity 0 0 0
MERTHYR V TREHERBERT I
MERTHYR V TREHERBERT I Delghtful weather urevaÜed on the ocra- sion of the visit of the Tmherbert t?am for the Srst time to the Rh yd year Ground, Mer- th?r. when the local Northern Union repre- sentatives eng'a??d in their imtial encounter with a. c?mp?trict eluh this season,. T?kc the h?me side, Tr?h?rberi.'s experLen?es ?? far I has been anything but palatable, and in league engagements proper they have yet to score a success. Notwithstanding that MeT- t-hyr are sufferinar on account of two or I three absences nwin.» to accidents, they hnd what might considered very nearly their "tr1 corrrbination. The fact that Tom. Thomas, the Wigan centre three-qua.rte^ and •ex-Ab'rra.vonite ,who gained great dis- tinction un North, .had at last Ke^n procured at a big figure, and is nw ?i?i'?<: to p?ay. created a ?r?at in+e<re«t in 'the nxtnr? and i-n "rnw'tlK''e of his :y:,1"'eS('In,r>e the gate was swelled very comsn'derahly. There was nodiic- gxtism-g the fact that "Merthyr were not. onlv Mjor hut anxiou-s to giain a. victory, and strict tT-ainin" had been the order of the we>°k. NeTt Monday's meeting with Wako- fhld Triritv. who cr>T^ on to Merthvr after ^neetins: Ehbw Vale fliq_ ..afternoon, had afoo in view. The Valians. too, bav'ng Timini't^~orl ? f!"??-t to T'?eh??'prt. the h?mc c1n? were d<?dT-ou? ?F following !'n?t on tn. nrent occasion. Th«re va la^rga crowd when th° te, -s lined out as f,,Iln-s Merthvr: Fun-hack. Pfddi#">n: three-onar- tor am Pavipi, H. CViaries, Sam Thomas, and Wwall F<»ed: half-backs, Ff'P"i and Harris; forwards. D. B. Tiavi^ fya.PtaiuU, Ttf-va-n, Norris, Vanghan, Jenkins, and F. Jone^. Treherbert-: FnU-back, "Hord; fhree-onar- ter TTanford. H. Edwards. n- and W«t Evans: half-backs. Pmnei- and "ny Tnom 1" forwards. J. Thomas H. Cox, Pe-n. Everleigh. TVimcan, and Galloway. "Referee: Mr. Dickinson, Swanton. Trenot started tn" game, and made an early incursion into the home quarters. bnt hy some smart kicking they were oni'kly reimlsed. Charles made a good r"n. hut no advantage was gained owing to off-side --lav by Norris. Play wa'" open. and. misfielding by the home bacl"" let Treherbert cross the midday line. Wyndham Davies brought relief though tackled, and, following a free to Merthvr, the latter were well placed. Another free for not playing the ball was taken by Rees, who narrowly missed landing a. goal.
I DISCOVERIES IN BABYLONIA
I DISCOVERIES IN BABYLONIA Remarkable discoveries have been made in Babylonia, sayis the Jewish World," by the French expedition which has been at work in the East for more than fifteen years at the exploration of the anciet oity of Susa, the Shushan of the Bible, the ancient capital of the Elamite Kingdom, and later of Darius and Artaxerxee. The recent dis- coveries show that for more than a thousand years prior to B.C. 1800 the city was occupied by the Babylonians, and that most of the kings of that country set up their monu- ments in it. An exploration of the foundations revealed records of Gudea-King of Choldea B.C. 2800. Fortunately, considerable information as to the nature of the sacred edifice and its precincts is preserved by an interesting monument, which was discovered in the ruins. This was a. bronze medal of the temple and sacred timenos, a votive offering of one of the "Elamite kings, now in the Louvre. When the explorations are Complete, which will take many years yet, a new and important chapter in the world's earliest history will be restored.
IPRUSSIC ACID. AS MEDICINEI
PRUSSIC ACID. AS MEDICINE Strange evidence was given yesterday at Ashington, Northumberland, at the inquest on the body of James Weil Scott, of Edin- burgh, employed as an assistant chemist at Ashington. A messenger boy at the shop said that Soott was found by him in a dying condition in the back shop last Saturday with a bottle containing prussi43 acid beside him. Fumes of acid, declared the boy, were coming from Scott. Dr. Oarey said he found no trace of poisoning on the deceased, but a post-mortem examination revealed traces of prussdc acid poisoning. Several jurymen thought that Scott might: have taken an overdose of ak-id as medicine. The Coroner read a letter written by Scott's wife, from Edinburgh, to the deceased. In it she asked for money to be sent to her, and added: If you are content to stay with Mrs. I am quite coin tent to stay here. Only remember you will have to keep me and James. I suppose you give her all money she has the im^dence to ask for. Read this letter, and ruink over it. The jury found that death was dne to prussic acid poisoning, but whether tAx.. ?? commit suicide or for medicinal purposes there was no evidence to determine.
ABERTILLERY v DEVON -ALBION…
ABERTILLERY v DEVON ALBION This match introduced a Welsh team to Devon for the first time this season, and a fine crowd turned up on the Albion enclosure to witness the struggle. The visitors opened strongly. Herbert was almost across in the first minute. Albion, however, quickly got moving, and some bright work was shown. Thomas went across from a line-out, but there was no goal. Immedi- ately after the visitors' halves got offside and Lillicrap kicked a goal near o the centre. Abertillery then played up and Norrish dropped a lovely goal, and a few minutes hefore half-time he dropped a second. __H- Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Abertillery *2 0 8 Devonport Albion +1 1 6 Both dropped. t Penalty.
CHAPEL ROYAL WEDDING I
CHAPEL ROYAL WEDDING At the Chapel Ro-yal, St. James's Palace, by permission of his Majesty, the matsrriage was solemnised this afternoon of Mr. Harry Adeune, of the Coldstream Guards, with Miss Victoria Eugenie Bigge, daughter of Sir Arthur and Lady Bigge. The bride's father is extra-equerry to the King a.nd secretary to the Prince of Wlales. Both families being in mourning, the ceremony was very quiet. Most of the officers of the regiment, a repre- sentative party of non-commissioned officers, and immediate friends of the bride and bridegroom formed the bulk of the congre- gation, which also included all the available members of the Prince of Wales's Household. The Archbishop of Canterbury and Canon jEdgar Sheppard officiated.
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Mr. T. Dutfield presided at to-day's meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians. The most substantial deai-ease in the number of tramps yet reported was that for the past two weeks, viz., 221, as compared with the corresponding period of-last year, the decline being from 697 to 476. A motion by Mr. Wil- liam Eva.ns to contribute E20 per aimum towards the Newport Nursing Institute was referred to the finance committee. An appli- cation from Mr. C. G. Williams, relieving officer, for an increase of salary was referred to the finance committee.
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The delegates too the conference of the Internatiooial Association of the left London this morning for Boornemauth, where they Yrexe received by the mayor aiud corporation, and subsequently; euterteanad to luncheon.
English League Matches
English League Matches ASTON VILLA V. NOTTS FOREST. I At Aston, before 20,000 spectators. The Villa winning the toss, were aggressive at the start, ¡ but Malt-by defended well, and Dudley, at the 1 other end, missed a good chance. Bac-he shot through, but was properly adjudged offside. The Forest forwards played up strongly, but Horrocks was unlucky, and the defenders on both side-s acquitted themselves particularly I weil. I Aston Vill-a Half-time score: Goal. I Aston Villa I Notts Forest 0 NOTTS COuNTY V. MANCHESTER UNITED. I At Trent Bridge, before 11,000 epeotators. The defenoe was beaten in the second minute. Jones going through and s.coring for Notts with Ca,n-trell gras&ed by Sbacey. Lively play ensued, Moger and Iremonger saving two i corners tó Notts. Notts greatly worried the United defenoe, but A. Turn bull equalised three min u.tes from the interval. Half-time score: G-oal. I Manchester United 1 Notts County 1
ABERTILLERY V LLANHILLETH…
ABERTILLERY V LLANHILLETH I Played at the Park, Abertillery, before a good crowd, and in genial weather..More than ordinary interest was evinced in the encounter, inasumch as Llanhilleth were the dinners last year of the Senior Division o" the Monmouthshire league, and Aber- tillery were determined this year to supplant I their rivals. Teams:- Abertillery: Goal, F. Prackley; backs, F. Snook and Nash; half-backs. Lloyd and A. W. Snook; forwards, Gardner, Pratley, Pike, Flook, and Gitt-ens. Llanhilleth: Goal, A. Thomas; backs. Price and Woodland; half-backs, Lock and Cheese,- forwards. King, Wart, Jones, Moon, and B. Newman. Referee, Mr. W. Lewis, Newport.
CWMPARC & TREORKY UNITED V…
CWMPARC & TREORKY UNITED V CARDIFF CITY This league match was played at Cwmparc I this afterneen in sunny weather and there was a big gate. The homesters played reserves for lies and Jack Jonee, but fielded a good eleven. Up to date they hold an un- beaten record. The City were playing their first match, and travelled with a strong team. Tho ground was in splendid condition. Teams: — Cwmparc aid Treorky: Goal, Harry Jones; I backs. Everett and Parson; half-backs, Wood- man, Mitchell, and Dick Jono:- fowrards, J. Hughes (captain), Thomas, Peake, Richards, and J. Evans. Cardiff City: Goal: Simmonds; backs, Lew Nash and A. Finde; half-backs, J. Evans, S. Williams. and L. Wilson; forwards, M. Brad- don, W. Boon, Evans, Hurtable, and A. Owen. Referee, Mr. Cording, Cardiff..
MARDY V BRISTOL CiTYI RESERVES
MARDY V BRISTOL CiTY I RESERVES This match was played at Bristol this after-I noon. Teamc,: Bristol City: Goal, Temesy; hacks, Hasfield I and Marr; half-backs, Clarke, Chapman, and and Cross; forwards, Gould, fepeare, Rid- ford, Poole, and Brimble. I Mardy: Goal, W. W. Williams; backs, H-ugh Jones and Hales; half-backs, R. A. Nash, Hill, and T. Jones; forwards, W. Olden, J. Ijewis, F. Latham, W. Jacobs, and J. rite. Mardy started with pretty football, and they wre led by Latham t? the home goal, where the centre forward shot over. The City then broke away on the left wing, and a cemtr being tent, in, H. Jones slipped, and Radford BCorecl. Immediately after the- same playe,r again scored after taking the ball half the length of the field and beating ail opposition. Ijewis being fouled near the goal, Mardy were awarded a penalty. H. Jon-es, however, shot high over. Williams, in goal, was weak, and several times fumbled the ball. Latham then broke away and passed to Tite, who centred beautifully, the ball I dropping ill th-e goal mouth, buit Temesy saved. Williams then brought off a fine clearance from Spear, who shot hard. Mardy were attacking at half-time. Half-time ecore: Goals. Bristol Reserves 2 Mardy 1 Final score: Goals. 1 ;n'GOfl& I 'M'a<r?y 1
I MERTHYR TOWN V RADSTOCK…
I MERTHYR TOWN V RADSTOCK The return match in the Western League competition took ulace on the Penydarren Park, Merthyr, this afternon, the weather being beautifully fine. Merthyr were victo- rious at Radst-ock by three goals to nil a. couple of weekis ago, and the supporters of the home team were, therefore, confident "That their fa.vourites would add another two points to their credit. With one exception, the Merthyr team was the riime as that which defeated Weymouth on Monday last, W. Davies taking the place of Coward at centre forward. Teamis. Merthyr Town: Goal, Daw; full-backs, Wightma,n and M'Naught; half-baoke, Kelly (captain), Llewellyn, and Pembertoii; for- wards, Chapman, Wooton, 'W. Davies,' Fisher, and Whitaker. Radstock: Goal, Simons; full-backe, Young and Gawzers; half-backs, Coleman. G. Lot- chen, and Hodgett; forwards, S. Lotchen, T. Lotchen, Hyman, C. Lotchen, and Yarlett.
I CAERLEON V HICHGROFT, ROCERST-ONE…
CAERLEON V HICHGROFT, ROCERST-ONE A large crowd w-eloomed the champion team at Oaerleon to-day in the opening league match of the season. Unfortunately, owing to a beretiv-oineiit, Caerleon lacked the ser- vices of Ebe Jones, their crack centre for- wa.rd. Within two minutes of the start Arthurs scored for the visitors. Following the re-start Williamis sent in, a shot for Caerleon, which Davies cleared. Henry and George Jones made several pretty runs, and expexioileedi hard luck in not equalising on several occa- sions. Thorburn, for Caerleon, in appealing, allowed the visiting forwards to get up, and Clarke scored a soift goal. A free awarded to Higher4Dtt was well-placed by Osmond, and Ray had no difficulty in putting the visitors three goals ahead. The home defence was painfully weak. Just before half-time Wor- rell, for the visitors, made a magnificent run right through the home defenoe, and scored. High Cross appeared to take things easily, and had no difficulty in keeping Oaerleon out. After a. fine run by Harry Jones for Caerleon, which deserved a score, Warrel put in a stincing shot, which placed the visitors five goals ahead. Half-time score: Goals. Hightvoft '4 Oaerleon ()
I BARRY DOCK ALBIONSVLLANBFTADACH
I BARRY DOCK ALBIONSVLLANBFTADACH At the Buttrills, Barry Teams:— Llannradacn: Gocal, G. Jones; backs, Padi- nore and H. Tudor; half-backs, Phillips, N. Jones, and J. Jones; forwards, D. Williams, Ball, J. Tudor, E. Jones, and Moore. Albions: Goal, G. L. Connor; backs, H. Cox and M'Doaakl; li-alf-baeka, E. Dodd, Swift, &nd Lewis; forwards, Price, Williams, Martin, Westall, and Griffiths. The Albione were poorly represented, and commenced a man short. With the slope in their favour the visitors went off with a baztg, and Connor was severely tested, but met the shots well. Llanbradach oontinued to assume the aggressive, but the home for- wards relieved the pressure with a combined rush. However, it was only, a temporary relief, and Uambradach returned to the attack. Griff Williams netting with a daisy outer, and Tudor followed with No. 2 shortly afterwards. Half-time score: Goals. Llanbradach 2 Barry Dock Albions 0
I A Whaler's CrewI
A Whaler's Crew RESCUED BY PEARY'S SHIP. New York, gaturday.-A wireless message to the "New York Herald" from Indiin Harbour, Nova Sootia, states that the Peary relief s!hip Joade has ajn?e?l there with Mr. Harry P Whitney an board. The Jeanie also brings the owner of the I\>rsyth Grant and the captain and crew of the Dundee whaler Snowdrop. The crew ran short of provisions, aod lived for some time in a state of starvation, the chief food being boiled seaweed. Then the urnfortuiDoalte party came a.cross some Esquimaux, who treated them kindly and shared with them their own, scanty store of food. They remained in the Esquimaux camp urntil rescued by the Jean-ie.
IIlfracombe Sensation I
Ilfracombe Sensation I ARREST OF AN OFFICIAL A great sensation was caused at Ilfracom'be this afternoon when it became known that Julius Phillips, a clerk, in the employ of the district council surveyor's department, had been arrested on a charge of felony. Accused, who is most respectably oonnected, and also well-known in the theatrieal world, was sub- sequently charged and remanded until Thursday. The town clerk said the present charge was one of £ 13 9s. 6d., but other charges would be preferred.
TWO MONTHS FOR Is.Î
TWO MONTHS FOR Is. Î At Newport to-day Thomas Saunders, from Merthyr, was sent to prison for two months for obtaining a shilliig by false pretences from. Clement Thomas at Maohen on Septem- ber 17. Prisoner offered a load of coal for gale, and got a shilling > to tip the haulier. But, as a fact, he had no coal.
" DISGRACE TO GLAMORGAN"
DISGRACE TO GLAMORGAN" A travelling tinker, named Windsor Gibbs, from Oadoxton, was at Newport to-day sent | to prison far a month few assaulting Rooe Ward, an elderly woman, with whom he had j bem )ivmg. He beat her a?xmA the h?a?d and j faoe with an unrbneola.. The Clerk: You are ~>diagxaaa to Oiamoagan.
TREHARRIS v BRISTOL ROVERS…
TREHARRIS v BRISTOL ROVERS RESERVES Played at Treharris. Teams:— Treharrjs: Goal, Bailiff; full-backs, F. Smart and Timins; half-backs, Owen, Tagg Willi.ams, and Martin; forwards, Barlow, Abiey, Philipps, Jones, and Hawkins. Bristol Rovers Reserves: Goal, Dennery; full-backs, Osborne and Chens; half-backs, H. Philippe, Glendenning, a-iid Gage; for- wards, Williams, Bennett, Payne, Millard, and Jones. Referee: Mr. Summerhill, Bristol. ■
TON PENTRE -vWELTON -ROVERS…
TON PENTRE vWELTON ROVERS I Played at Welton in favourable weather on I a ft field. Teams: vvelton: Goal, Catley; -backs, Smith and Woodward; half-backs, Bowden, Muspratt, and Chambers; forwards, Read, Parfitt, Talbot,, Shearn, and Carler. Ton Pentre: Goal, Percival; backs, J. Jones and Russell; half-backs, W. Jones, H. Wil- liams, and Evans; forwards, J. Williams, Curtis, Fife, Davis, and T. Williams. I Referee: Mr. J. Sweet, Bristol. The sun shone brilliantly.
ABERDARE V BARRY I
ABERDARE V BARRY I These teams met for the first time this season in a Western League match on the Aberdare Athletic Ground, in fine weather, and before a big orowd. The recent rains had made the ground rather soft, but, thanks to the sun during the d-ay, the turf was not too bad for a last and open game. The visitors had done exceedingly well this season, having only been defeated once, by Treharris, while they had defeated such stalwarts as Ton-Pentre and Weymouth, and drawn with Mardy. It was generally thought that to-day the Barryites would have a fair test of their powers, as the Aberdarians had done exceedingly well also. It might be interesting to note that this might be the last home match for Leonard, the crack player of the Aberdare team, he having failed to come t oterms with the officials of the club. Owing to Barry losmg a train connection the game was delayed for some time Good-win (the home captain), Lewis, and Parker made their welcome re-appearanoe in the ranks of the homesters, while a trial was given to Harries, late of the Bristol Rovers, at oentre forward, and Bradbury was moved to left wing, in the place of Prowæ. Teams:— Aberdare: GDa-I, Tyler; backs, Goodwin and Lewis; half-backs, Parker, F.a-rring'tD'Il, and Watts; forwards. Tippett, Leonard, Harries, T D- Jones, and Bradbury. Barry: Goal, Llewellyn; backs, Bilson and Bryant: halfbak., Johnson, Yarr, and Fox; forwards, Burbidge, Brooks, Hayman. Thornhill, and Stall worthy. Referee, Mr. Palmer, Bristol.
PORT -TALBOT V MONO (CLYDACH)I
PORT TALBOT V MONO (CLYDACH) I The first fixture of the season between the above strong combinations was played on the Port Talbot Central Athletic Ground. [Teams:— Port Talbot: Goal, Woodhall; full-backs, A. Bavias and A. X. Othpr; half-backs, A. Evans, J. Morgan, and Arthur; forwards, G. Page, A. Coulson, Oakley, T. Bowen, and South all. Mond: Goal, Thomas; full-backs, Hether- ingt.on and Hodgson; half-backs, Grigsby, Thening, and Clarke; forwards, Carty, Tur- ner, Baxter, David&on, and S. Evans.
¡Nude in a Garden I
Nude in a Garden I STRANGE NEWPORT SACRILEGE CASE I A tramping labourer, named Benjamin Saunders, was at Newport to-day brought up on remand, charged with two cases of sacri- lege, viz., breaking into Holy Trinity Church, Christchurch, and stealing an amice cloth and an enamel jug, and on the same night (September 12) breaking into Caerleon Church and stealing a bottle of wine. The vestry window in each case had been smashed. At Caerleon church the alms-box had been broken, as well as some cupboards in the vestry. A candie had been removed from the altar, and spots of its grease were found on the 6afe, which had been tampered with. A candle had been removed from the altar at Caerleon also. Police-constable Stedman, of Christchurch, found the man almost nude in his (the con- stable's) garden, close to the church, at 6.30 the following morning. He was all of a shake, and appeared to ha.ve recently had a heavy drinking bout. When the constable charged him with the offence, he replied, Yes, I did it, and I'll stand to it." I dipped the rag (meaning the amicej in the jug and swilled my face." In answer to the bench, prisoner said he had been drinking heavily, and did not remember anything about either of the cases. The Cheirm-a (Mr. Earle Marsh) said the. magistrates had had a medical report from the prison (where prisoner had been for four- teen days on remand), and were of opinion that prisoner would not have done the acts if he had been in a proper state of mind. They would not, therefore, send him to the assizes, but found him guilty as a rogue and a vagabond, wandering about without visible means of subsistence. The man, who had been in the Army, and otherwise had a clean record, was sent to prison for a month
Woman's Body in a Sack
Woman's Body in a Sack THE SCOTTISH MURDER MYSTERY The little court house at Musselburgh was packed eariy to-day, and a large crowd was unabJe to gain admission, the interest having been aroused at the news that two men who had been arrested ae being concerned in the murder of a woman whoso bcc'y was found in a saok at the bottom of a disused pit would come before the magistrate. One man was liberated this morning, but at eaeaen o'olock John Bell, a labourer, residing in Musselburgh, was placed in the dock. He was a big, powerful-ly-built man of about 30. He looked quite unconcerned as he entered the crowded court and non- chalantly ourled his thick moustache. The clerk formally asked for a remand till1 Monday, wihic-h was granted, the prisoner returning to the oellfi- It now tranepires that the victim visited Musselburgh with another girl, and that on the fatal night this girl was the victim of a foul outrage. The police aX the time did not move in the matter largely, through the girl being of the unfortunate cla-ss, but, having discovered who the dead woman was last in company with, the IpOliee are endea- vouring to trace the other girl, and hopes are strong that within a Bhort time the whole evidence will be linked up and the chain of the mystery thoroughly elucidated.
"HIGH TIME."I
"HIGH TIME." I The Welsh Church Commission will meet I next week, I m-derstand, to consider the few I but exceedingly knotty points which remain for them to discuss (writes the London cor- respondent of the "Yorkshire Post"). In Church circles there is some chafing at the delay in the presentation and publication of the report, and information is desired as to whether there is any Prospect of the report being published this se-ssion. It is essential that the information should be speedily available. Mr. iloyd George has confessed t-hat until the Commission colleoted evidence the Government had no data on which to base their Welsh Disestablishment legislation (though they afterwards introduced a Welsh Disestablishment Bill while the Commission were still pursuing their labours), but if the present Parliament should meet another ses- sion and make the Welsh Oburch Disestab- lishment Bill their first measure, as is asserted by Radicals, then it is high time that the facts for and against disestablish- ment should be in possession of the public.
MABON AND THE COAL CRISISI
MABON AND THE COAL CRISIS I Speaking at the Swansea Miners' Dem'On-1 strations meeting held at the Albert-hall, Swansea, to?-y, Mabon, M.P., said the miners could thank God they were holding I their own. Tbey had passed right through the severe crisis that had threatened them. Tho attempt to discredit them was ndw being made impossible. The nuanagement and the men at the collieries had had the power of arranging matters restored to them. He ad- ) vised that the machinery be set to work at onoe, and he thought there were few out- standing disputes that could not be imme- diately settled. The instability of the coal I trade had been removed. There need now be but a few weeks before commercial men I could enjoy the full confidence that they used to have. (Lcud cheers.) Matters had been settled between the organisatioThs of the employers and of the workmen, and they should now make the best possible arrange- ment to give effectiveness to the Eight Hours Act. His opinion amd the opinion of every just man was that the Act had come to stay. It was in that direction they had moved, and he would say again, thank God we hold our own. (loud cheers.)
TREORKY V CANTON I
TREORKY V CANTON I This match was played in favourable I weather and before a fairly good attendance at the Athletic Ground, Troorky. The home I team had four regular players absent, while I Oarrton sent up a strong team. Teams:— I Ireorky: Back. D. James; three-quarter baoks, G. Joiiies, a Evans, J. Lewis, and 1. Evans; haMbaoks, Bidd^jtrabe and D. W. Jones; forwards, I^cflso^n, W. Morgan, D. Morgan, C. Evans, W. Jones, Waite, W. Owen., and W. Howells. Cvnton: Baok, Irving; three-quarter backs, James, John, F. Jones, and ,C. Jones; half- backs, Dean and Carney: forwards, Cott, Green, Bushel, Raynor, Dalrymple, Smith, Rees, and WalA. Referee: Mr. W. Gaimlin, PoulyipuiLdxL
RUGBY FINALS. I
RUGBY FINALS. I Final ecore. Devon Albion 19 points. AbeitiUery .—12 points. Final score: Newp.o,r-t II. 8 points. Abergavenny r 3 points. Cardiff Reserves, three goals two tries (nine- teen points); Penarth Reserves, nil. Newport II., 3pts.; Abergavenny. 3pts. NORTHERN UNION. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Ebbw Vale 0 0 0 Wakefield Trinity. 0 0 0 ASSOCIATION RESULTS. Half-time F-c-o,re: Goals. Bristol City Resen-es 2 Mardy 0 Half-time score: Goals. WeLtoTi. 2 Ton Pentre 0 Half-time score: Goals. AMr?-stwyth.—? T<y\yyn 2 Half-time ecore: Goals. Lba.nbra-dach L Barry Dock Albions .— Ù Bristol City Reserves, two goals; Mardy, nil. For Continuation see Stop Press.
Football.
Football. WELSH SCHOOLS UNION. The annual meeting of the Welsh Schools Rugby Football Union was held at the Quean's Hotel, Cardiff, to-day, Mr. E. E. &iley, Llanelly, presiding. Bridgend, Macsteg, Caerphilly, and Risca wrote regretting that variolic- circumstances made it impossible f-otra. continuance of local' schoolboy leagues. A letter was read from Air. A. W. Swash oha.irman of the union, regretting that he must withdraw at present, the strain in con- nection with the Welsh Pageant having left him unable to perform any work outside his ordinary duties. The financial statement was submitted by Mr. J. Victo<r Evans,, Swansea, and showed an adverse balance of £ 82 3s. 2d. Tae chief items of expenditure were LI5 13s. 9<:L loss at the trial match at Swansea in Maroh, expenses of match committees 115 2s. 6d., and interna- tional match 12.6 13s. 6d. The total expendi- ture wae £ 184 19s., and they had received a grant from the Welsh Union of Lloo. The oalance sheet was adopted. nIle meeting then proceeded to revise the rules of the union. Swansea proposed to reduce the vice-presidents from 35 to 20. It was agreed to ado-pt as vice-presidents those gentlemen who satisfactorily replied to the secretary's letter. Cardiff submitted an amendment to Ru.1e 4, and, after a long dis- cussion, it was carried. The effect is that the general committee shall in future consist of two members of the Welsh Union as well as two ifepresenui.tives from each league. Rule 15,' which has an important bearing on getting the very best team for international matohes, provided "that the scholars of any school in the town of an affiliated league be eligible to play in all matches under the auspices of the union." Swansea suggested that the words "in Wales" be inserted instead of "in the town of an affiliated league, and this was agreed to. Swansea's proposal that the rules should provide against a member of the match com- mittee being elected as auditor was carried. Mr. D. W. leinis, a member of the committee, occupied the dual position last year. Mr. W. J. Old, Cardiff, complained of the deplorable condition of the Dewar Shield. It was in three partus, and the metal was <"«ay from the woodwork. The jeweller reported that it had to undergo six processes before it could be put into good condition. A proposal by Swansea that the insurance of the shield be provided for annually by the Welsh Schools Union was lost. A proposition from Swansea that an affiliated league must consist of a minimum of six teams from at least six schools was lost, it being pointed out that the Wekh Union were against the disqualifying of the w,eaker leagues. The following officials were elected :-Presi- dent,, Mr. H. S. Lyne; chairman, Mr. E. K Bailey, Llanelly; vice-chairman, Mr. livan John, Pontypridd; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. Victor Evans; hon. eecreftaj-y, Mr. W. A- Brown, Margam, and auditor, Mr. Main- waring. The resignation of 11r. A. W. Swash, as chairman, was acceptp-d with regret, and his name was added to the list of vice-pre- sidents. It was decided to play the international match with England, at Cardiff, on March 12.
ICARDIFF SCHOOLS' LEAGUE
CARDIFF SCHOOLS' LEAGUE Preparatory to the commencement of the league games, a couple of practice matches took place at Roath Park his morning. Albany-road met Moorland-roau. the former scoring in the first half, and maintaining the lead until just on time, when the Moors lads equalised. Some interesting play was seen in the game between Stacy-road and Allensbank, but the first division lads beat the champions of the second division by 3 goals to nil.
IREGRETS!
REGRETS! No matches were played this morning on Cardiff open spaces. It is deeply regretted by those interested in school-boy Rugger that the champion school (Grangetown) m the west, a-nd that capital sporting school in the eat (Roa-th Park) are no longer members
I AIR RIFLE SHOOTING
I AIR RIFLE SHOOTING Anchor. .R"h Arms, Weston. Ch'riEt'ns'n 554554 5-J3 Chepherd ..4544555-32 Smith ..44 5 5 4 5 5—32 S. Huryard 4 4 5 3 4 4 S-29 S. Kvana ..5 4 3 3 3 5 4-27 B. Nichoils 3 5 2 3 3 4 4-24 F. Cook .5 4 4 45 4 5—31 C. Card .4 4 5 3 43 3 26 H. Cook ..5 5 4 4 4 5 4-31 S. Cook 4 4 54 4 5 4-30 W. Burris 4454455-31 W Yarnell 3 4 54 4 5 4 29 E. Martin .4 5 4 4 5 5 4-31 A. Martin 3 5 4 4 3 4 4-27 \Y. Sturt ..4 4 35 4 4 5—29 J. Stark ..4 3 4 4 3 5 4 27 C. James 4 5 4 4 5 4 4-50 W. Hedges 3545455-31 I. Haines J 4 3 4 4 5 4-27 C. Martin .5 4 4 4 3 4 4 28 A. Butland 4555555-34 Greenfield ..4444554-30 T. Davies .J 5 4 5 5 5 5—34 W. Penny .4-5 4-4 5 5 3—30 Tota.1 370 Total 343 The return match will take. place at the Anchor next week.
IGOLF.
I GOLF. TAYLOR AND BRAID AT ROCHESTER. For the second Saturday in succession Taylor, the open champion, and James Braid engaged in an exhibition match, the venue to-day being at Borstal Links, Itoohwter. k week ago, at Honor Oak, Taylor secured a very fine victory, and in view of the final stages of the £24íJ Tournament in ten days' time the meeting to-day was of ooneiderat3 interest. In the forenoon a medal round was ipkyed, and in t.be afternoon they met under match conditions. Taylor was right off his game, and suffered d-efe.at by 18 strokes on the round. goores- Braid 71 Tay10r 87 Braid's soore is a record for the green. PROFESSIONAL MATCH IN YORKSHIRE. On the links of the Saddleworth Golf Olub to-day two of the younger professionals, Fred Robson, of Bromborough, and T. G. Renouf, of Manchester, engaged in a thirty- six holes match. The course is one of nine hoies, and measures 2,866 yards, constituting a very fair test of golf. In the first round play started at 11 o'clock. OPENING OF A NEW COURSE. On t,he occ-as-ion of the opening of the new course at Oraiglockart, near Edinburgh, to- day Ben Sayers, of North Berwick, and Wil- liam Binnie, of Burntisland, the recent winner of the Scottish professional tourna- ment, engaged in an eighteen holes match. The course, which is a little hilly, is laid out Clll old turf. The match was one of eightee i holes, and started at 2.45.
CREDIT SIDE OF SOCIETY I
CREDIT SIDE OF SOCIETY Everybody is talking of Lady Cardigan's spicy memoirs. Under her vivacious pen the Hanoverian and early Victorian society is shown to possess a coarseness equal to that of the court at the Restoration. The book has come with a shock to those elderly folk who are fond of prating about the degeneracy of the present generation. But is it not a fact that such memoirs as those of Lady Cardigan are only the peep-hole from one point of view? Just as foul a picture might be painted of society of to-day, of the eighties, or of Constantinople. Lady Cardi- gELn herself did not find society always as Elysia.n as it is in some sugary novels, and she has depicted it with an indictment that really only troubles Pharisee* and hypocrites. For she tells nothing more than those of us in society have heard from our elders, but her error is in her omission of all that is good. Society, like life, is a chess- board divided into squares of black or white; it is as mistaken to see only the black as to pretend the world is made of sugar. Probably human nature has always been much the same. Certainly against lAldy Cardigan's terrible picture of the famous forties we could write a sad contemporary denunciation of the moral delinquencies that are known to exist in society to-day, but, there are beautiful lives and generous deeds to be set on the credit side of every society balance- sheet. Liverpool Post." «
GENERAL BOTHA'S RETURN I
GENERAL BOTHA'S RETURN I General and Mrs. Bot-ha left London to-day on their return t<»,South Africa. There was a great crowd at Waterloo Station to see them off, including Sir Francos Hopwood, Colonel Seely, M.P., and Mr. John Burns. I
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Sydney, Setarday.TDarry Pearce, sculling- champion of Australia, beat Goorgie Day by half & length in a match rowed to-day cm the Warramatta river.
"He Will Play No More'
"He Will Play No More' W. J. TREW AGAIN INJURED I Followers of football generally will learn with regret that W. J. Trew, the Swansea f nd Welsh international captain, has sus- tained an injury which will probably mean his final retirement from football. Whilst training for tbe Plymouth match on Thursday he twisted the left knee, and water has now gathered, with other com- plications. The same knee kept Trew out of the field for a couple of seasons. He himself says he fears he will play no more. His loss cannot be over-estimated.
i 140 Bands in -Contest
i 140 Bands in Contest I TO-DAY'S CRYSTAL PALACE INVADERS i The Crystal Palace was to-day provisioned a.s if for a siege. The invaders were at its gates at ten o'clock, with trumpet and with drum. Silently they had been concentrating on London during the night, coming from north. South, east, and west, and they were marshalled in their thousands at the glass house on the hill at iSydenham before noon I struck. No fewer than 140 bands took part in the various contests, and the bandsmen, a small host in themselves, were attended by thousands of ardent supporters. The caterers were prepared for the siege as the following stock testihes:- 1.400 loaves of bread, 550 Sultana cakes, 600 almond pound cakes, 700 dozen French pastries, 8-50 do-aen plain buns, 750 dozen bath buns, 6C0 dozen scones, IN dozen macaroons, 500 dozen sandwiches, 800 dozen veal and ham pies, 2,000 portions of Cheddar cheese, 45 ribs and loins of beef, 150 saddles of mutton, 20 whole lambs, 150 chickens, 120 ducks, 30 churns of milk, 40 gallons of cream.
INEWBURY.
I NEWBURY. I (1-The LETCOMBE SELLIXG NUfl- SERY HANDICAP of 150 sovs; win- ner to be sold for 50 sovs. Five furlongs. 7 10 Mr H M Hartigan's Stepney Houlihan 1 7 13 Mr T Jennings' ObecuTUy cent. Keeble 2 8 2 Mr A Belmont's Nabob ,Madden 8 11 Mr R C Dawson's Jacobin F V\ootton 0 8 6 -M r Hughes's Addy Belle filly. Forrest 0 8 € Mr P .\e;ke's \YcodiaDd Maid H,: gg-,0 8 0 Mr G Ed\v;i.rdes'e Dimplena Moviand 0 8 0 Mr E Jeffrej~ £ Maimaison iTigg 0 7 8 Mr F Charley's Razzie E, I.L t0 7 9 Major Edwar's Uncle Bobbie 7 12 Mr R Wright's The -Beckford 0 7 7 Mr K Martin's Dick Melton .Payne 0 7 6 Mr Farquhar^on'e Peseta gelding ooUon. 0 7 10 Mr T Cannon's Howl Earl 0 7 4 Mi H Sal vin's &a-rine gelding Che-hixe0 W^nn^r trained by F ilrtign. Betting—11 to 4 agj-t Jacobin, 4 to 1 a-gA, Stepney, 6 to 1 each at Woodland Maid and Obscurity colt, 10 to 1 aget The Mout-e, and 100 to 7 a-gst any other. Won by a head; a length and a half separated the second and third. Woodland Maid wan fourth, U^ ncle Bobbie fifth, Kuzzle sixth. Jacobin Peseta geld- ing eighth, Malnlaison ninth. The Mouee tenth, Duck Melton next, and Addy Belle 11. filly laA. (Race started at 2.5.) Stepney was eold to Mr BradbuTy for 3OOg. QA—The LONG DISTANCE SELLING w9 'OU A?NDICAP of 150 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 6 13 Mr Lotinga's Sandy Marion S Wootion 4 7 9 Mr R C UM-son'e'Prctiva. F Wootton 2 4 6 11 Mr W M Singer'e "Ratlin I. 0x3 5 6 6 Mr J Cioxton's Pericline Evans0 6 9 2 Mr Beauchanip's Father Blind .Hunt 0 5 5 13 Mr J Bavlie's Dsndaloo Brooke-,0 6 8 9Mr P niepron'a Detection Lynham 0 5 8 5MrF Gre(¡on'" Spume .Higgf 0 4 8 4 Mr F Hunt's Jacob's Ladder Trigg C 4 7 7 Mr Tabor's Humbling Rector Foy 0 5 7 5 Mr Applevard's- Ampthiil F Templeman 0 3 6 7 Mr D M Gant's Green Ribbon Ectt 0 5 6 11 Mr H EscottV Blue 'L? Eecott 0 Winner trained hv Xigbtingall. Betting-ll to 4 agbt Pretiva, 100 to 30 aget Detec- tion, 7 to 1 agst. Jaoob'e Ladder. 8 to 1 Spume, 10 to 1 each agrt Ampthiil, Sajidy Marion, Blue Sand, Green Ribbon, and Danda-loo, 100 to 8 &gEt Ratlin, and 100 to 7 agst any other. Won hy a neck; two lengths between the second and third. Ratlin was fourth, Green rwobon fifth, Detec- tion sixth, Blue Sand next, and rericline last. ){'c darted at 2-3'1.) Sandv Marion wa,- sold to Mr Broo-ks for 210gs. O 1A-The KINOSCLERE STAKES of 0*JLU 1," sovs; the second to receive 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 9 7 Mr Actor's Mirador n Jones1 9 7 Mr Hall Walker's Sir Bold W Saxny 2 7 8 Lord Carnarvon's Maak&ra -C Trigg 3 8 4 Mr iJeid Walker's Duke Michael. W Higgs0 7 10 Mr Singer's Jalisco e F Wootton 0 Winner tiained by Vv Waugh. Betting—5 to 4 agst Mirador, 1CO to >0 ;IgFt Sir Bold, 4 to 1 agst Duke Michael, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by four lengths: five length;- hd ween the eecond and third. Duke Michael was laet. (.Ra&e started at 3.14.) 4 1The HIGHGLEIŒ URSERY liA. 3.4 DICAP of 500 sovs; the Second to receive 50 sovs. Five furlongs, straig-ht. 3 0 Lord Carnarvon's Malpas F wootton 1 8 2 Mr H P Whitney's Artlefs .MarUn 2 8 5 Mj J Buchanan's John Splendid Randall 3 7 0 Mr McGowan's Blue Jacket Plaiit0 8 10 Mr C CarrollVs Troubled Maters .Higgs 0 a & Mr Ewart's (-rn Wa.I Griggs 0 8 4 Mr G Iiobinson's Blobs WiH Griggs 0 8 0 Mr R Swanwick'e Sweet Balaam cole Madden 0 7 11 Mr W M Singer's Bocksavage Trigg 0 7 8 Mr E Dresden 'e Kinselia .KeeDle 0 7 6 Sir E Vincent's Galleon S Wootton 0 7 6 Mr F l'hillips's Txite Scourse 0 7 3 Mr A J WaJtnn.'e Down South Iliper0 7 0 Mr E Martin's Carry Nation Fox0 Winner trained by R C Dawson. Bet.tillg-6 to 1 agst Malpas, 4 to 1 agft Artless, Mil 100 to 6 agrt Jolin Splendid. A -j "—The LAMBOURN WELTER HAN J D!CAP of 250 soys; the second to receive 25 sovs. Seven furlongs, straight. 3 8 11 Mr J R Keene's M'aaiba II Higgs 1 5 8 12 Mr H Gihbp's Myram -Diïoll 2 4 9 9 Mr J Buchanan's TeTic-raire Ba!5ey3 4 a 11 Count Le-hDdort! Kakadu Builocs 0 4 8 11 Mr W H Walker's Indian Runner .Saxby 4 8 7 My W M Singer's Gallop Along Irigg 0 3 8 6 His Majesty's Oa.kmere Wal Griggs 0 3 8 0 Mr J C Dyer's Mauve Patch £ ari 0 3 7 5 Mr R C Dawson's Hiilhead .8 Wootton 0 4 7 2NJrR Miee 4 7 2 Mr R Tyler's Miee Xick Escott f 6 710 Mr Goodchil's Crusader F Woottoi 0 4 7 3 Mr Tatem Goemon liees 0 3 7 e Mr Walling's Seisdon Squire .Ea5t 0 3 6 12 Mr C J Merry's Printer's Pie Evane 0 3 7 0 fr T Worton's Briery .Plant 0 Winner trainf by D-1?ng. Betting—10 to 1 ag? tWamba 11., S to 1 agst Myram, and 5 to 1 ag?it Temeraire. ? 4.45 -The WHATCOMB E HANDICAP of .±"±? 102 -vc,; winners extra. Five fur- longs. a 7 13 Mr Hill-Wood's Twelvebore lial,dall1 4 7 1 Mr Mark FirUf? cm Daia Fitton 2 7 1 Mr S R Jeflreys's Koul rant3 4 9 5 Mr D Browning'? Pc't'r". '1f.î 4 9 5 Mr F R Hunt' Little Flutter Ha ,y C Also ran-Xature tUigg*), Sixty II. (Marlijoj, J>a. w.n \Hckfora), Tip and Run Migg), CojM Bob (FOX), Ute !Dine), Viscount (Bea?IeV), Q.?esn Julia (Rictrxby), Aleina (Ringstead.), Bustle (Escott.), Aliiora (F Wootton), Sweet Thrueh (East), Kilroy (Cll.t'lt\ Abattis (Brookee), ??cotch l?ird ?Evam), aad Pretty Quick (S Wootton). Bettrng—MO to 8 each agst Twelvebore, Cill Dara, and Koui.
I OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES…
I OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES I I As Published in the Racing Calendar and Sportsman. XEWBURY MEETING. Letcombe Xuieary (15).—Stepney, 4 to 1 agft: Obscu- rity colt, 6 to 1 agst; Nabob, 103 to 7 agpt. Long Distance Handicap (U).-Simdv Marion, 10 to 1 agst; P,eti?a, 11 to 4 agst; Ratlin, 100 to 8 gst. Kin?-sdere Stakw (5).—Miradot, 5 to 4 a.g?t Hi?MieIdNujsery?l4).—Maip:i&. 6 to 1 agst; Art 4 to 1 agt; John Ipl,?,d;d, to 6 agst Lam bourne Welter (15).—Wamba 11., 10 to 1 agt; Myram, 8 to 1 agst; Temeraire, 5 to 1 ap't.
ITO-DAY'S LONDON BETTING.
I TO-DAY'S LONDON BETTING. CESAREWTTCH STAKBS. (Run Wedneeday, Cotober 13. Distance, two miles ad » quarter.) 100 to 7 agst Altitude, t and o CAJ4BE1DGESH1KI SiiKSS. (BUD Wednesday, October 27. Distanoe, laat mile ud & furlong of A.F4 100 to 8 agEt Symond'is Pride, t 100 to 8 Ajranmore, t and 0 100 to 6 — Wheatear, t 100 to 6 — Sir Martin, t The sale of Iloi Herode to Mr W Kennedy is con- firmed, and the horse goes to Mr Atty Perste'fi stahls at Stockbridge.
I OFFICIAL SCRATCHING S.
I OFFICIAL SCRATCHING S. The "Sportsman" hae been officially informed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratching* All engagements—Mountain Apple and Acclaim. Welbeck Selling Handicap, Nottingham—De^ Eseare. Southwell Plate, Xott-ingiUl.Dl-St Egbert. Beet-vood Niueery, Nottingham, Leas Nursery, Folke- stone, and October Nureery, Lohr. A Selling: Plate, Newmarket—Yum Yum. Ditch Mile Nursery, Newmarket—Bronzino. First Nunserv, Newmarket—Golden Vessel. Dudley Handicap Steeplechase, Wolverhampton Abe- lard and Master at Anns. Wolverhampton Hurdle—Atwlard. := engagement*#—All Lord St DavIMs horse& All engagements in Mr Parrieli's name-Fa¡;¡io;e. Stayers' Selling Handicap, Folkestone—Tegleuze. Lanark and Edinburgh engagemer.-b-Acrasia. Alexandra Park engaiemente, October 2-AII Captain horses.
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NEWMARKET NOTES. (FBOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEWMARKET, Saturday. CAMBRIDGESHIRE WORK. Sir Martin, a rattling mile and a half. Symon's Pride, a good eeven furlongs. Ajranmore, a fast five furlongs and a half. Land League, a good mile. NEWMARKET HANDICAP GALLOPS. Nirerrod, a good mile and a qua-rter. St Ninian, a nice mile and a. half. TRIALS. The "Sportsman" Newmarket correspondent says the following trial took place th" inorniiig:-H Sadler's BERNARD beat Black Duchesa colt, Dra-co, and Ullimus over five furiongs. Won by a length; a bad third. Ryan's DORO beat Ardoon over a mile. Won by a neck. Ryan's TAJ beat Cedrue and Romena over five fur- longs. Won by half a length; two lengths between the second and third. Loates'e MISS L THRUSH (trainer) beat Waverley over five furlongs. Won by half a length.
RABBIT COURSING I
RABBIT COURSING I One of the annual rabbit coursing matches I took pLaro a.t Leokwith Gammon to-day. The I oompet,ition-as far as such competitions go was conducted in a mannier which could I 00.11 for no int-erferewice from the solitary constable pi-escnt. However, a spectator I loudly complained that the "sport" was ilh*gra-l, and doma-ndod that the oonstahle should arrest those present." A,s these num- j bered quite 300 and a<s no legal cruelty was noticeable, taze constabie took no action. u
Full Back in Attack.
Full Back in Attack. EXPLANATION OF DIAGRAM IN ARTICLE ON PACE 1. The explanation of the figures in the diagram in 31r. J. L. Wiiliiaiuis's article on Page 1 is as follows:— 1. L-erfi wing three-quarter. 2. Left centre three-quanter. i. Eight centre tbrc-o,uuiter. 4. Right wing- three-quiarter. 5. Inside half. 6. Outside half. 7. Pull-bafk.
MERThYR,I
MERThYR, Merthyirs display against their "near and dea-r" rivals, Ton Peintrc, oa Saturday Jas-t was not a very brilliant jne. Before the big- gest crowd ever assembled at a club match on Penydarren Park, the Khonddaiies proved the victors by two -oals to one. The game, from a spectator's point of view was not a pleating one. It was one of (t,be kick-aaid-rush order, and questiouable tactics. and the visitors cc-rtainly proved themselves the better a.t that style o.f alleged football. On a question of science there was only one team in it, but the visitors' tactics quite upset the homesters' calculations. I nd eed, some of them seemed positively afraid, their lack of dash being painful. Again, the Merthyr forward line were quite disjointed. Toward, in the centre, cer- tainly had hard lines on one or two occa- sions in not scoring, but he does Dot 548m to keep the line going. There is still that lack of cohesion in the front rank—that man to man combination— which spells goals, and can always beat any other style of football—rough or otherwise. Monday's match with eymouth was a more pleasant one to watch. A good deal more football -\va.- seen tn-wit on Saturday. The homesters won by 2 goals, and with the fchances that came their way, it might have boe n tnore. There was plenty of pretty individual play, but an utter lack of that dash or devil" at the last moment, which spells goals-and goals the spectator wants. Three ■c.har.iges were made from the team which opposed Ton, McXaught, Pemberton and Chapman appearing. They all did well, Pembertco, perhaps, never giving a better dis- play for the club. Chapman at outside right is a likely man, and pleased the crowd. He would have done far better had he not been literally starved. The "great little Jimmy" again put in some of his solo runs. and from one of his perfect centres Towa.rd headed a perfect goal. By the way, have the committee done anything Tow:ard's getting a ) Xu gent"? Troedyrhiw wero too good for the Reserves in a Glamorgan I/eague match at Troedy- rhiw. The Keserves put up a good fight, and d'id not deserve to lose a 4-1 margin. Two of the goals were gifts to the Stars, who, by the way, are a tflmart combination. Symmomds, Gamipbell, Tom Jones, and the left wing did well, and the Eeserves have a fine custodian in Lewis.
PO-NTLOTTYN.
PO-NTLOTTYN. The Town Team were at home to Pengam in a friendly and won easily by four goals to love.. Things are now getting in better order in connection wit.h this team. Tom Huxtable (Cardiff, who played for Pontlottyn Firsts about five years ago. will again join the ranks The Southenders visited Brithdir, a'nd sus- tained their first defeat at the hands of Brith- dir Reserves to the tune of 2 goals to nil They were very unfortunate in losing the services of Winstcne, their custodian, who in- jured his hand in the first few minutes of the game. They were. therefore, compelled to play ten me'n. Pontlottyn forwards did not reach their usual standard. The best were Gale, Judd, and Cresswell. The United were at home to Dowlais. and won by 1 g<»al to nil. On Monday they met the Town Team and were defeated by 5 goals to nil. However, on the whole, the United made a good show, and gave the premier team enough to go oil with. It is a pity the forwards are so slow. Troedrhiwfuwch met Pentrebach in their first league match and won by 2 goals to love. On Mo'nday they journeyed to Llan- bradach to fulfil a league engagement, and sustained their first defeat by the odd goal in three. The Thursday team visited Bargoed, and a fairly even game resulted in a draw of 2 goals each. It is proposed to raise a Thurs- day team at Pontlottyn to compete in the Scudamore Cup Competition.
RISCA.
RISCA. The Church Lads' Brigade team opened their season last Saturday, when they enter- tained a, team selected by Mr. Hilton Mitchem. The Brigade gave a very good dis- play, and with a little more practice and a better playing ground they will develop into a good side.
TREHARRIS.I
TREHARRIS. Treharris A.F.C. are still on the road to success, having played and won four matches. It was by no means a surprise to the Tre- harris supporters that the whites should defeat 'the 'Darians by the odd goal in five la«t Saturday on the Yuys Meadow. This being a friendly, it' was only necessary to win by a narrow margin. In the first half the whites had a three clear goals lead on the 'Darians, and with a little more energy in the second half, the whites could have maintained this lead, but were, undoubtedly, afraid of the consequences of being stoned after the match. Tyler's clevernesis in goal is sportingly acknowledged, but still he had no earthly chance of saving Tom Abley's two goals. He tried hard to stop Hawkey's one. Treharris fielded three reserves in Hugh Williams, Owen, and the veteran Steve Jones. Reserves A.F.C. had an easy walk- over last Saturday against Brithdir. The sooredoos not indica-te this, being only 5 for to nil against. The Reserves metted five in the first half, and afterwards took matters easy. Treharris Thursdays A.F.C. made a de- cidedly brilliant start by whacking the Romans Reserves on Thursday las,t; it was a narrow win by the odd goal in three. Bill Parry (assistant secretary Merthyr Town A.F.C.), who prlays centre forward for the Thursdays, made no mistake in notching the winning goal. The Trelewis Second Division team played their first league match last Saturday with Trolia.fod, and lost by 2 to 1. It was a good game, quite up to the normal standard. Hopkin Isaac played a splendid game at full-back. Beynon in goal gave a good exhi- bition of his capabilities. The forwards made a slight improvement in combination on the previous Saturday's game, but still there is too much individuality. The Trelewis Third Division team had Aber- amian Windsors at home last Saturday. Although the Ammarites were a weightier side, the homesters managed to keep one point.
I TON PENTRE.I
I TON PENTRE. The event of the week in Soccer circles was the match between Queen's Park Rangers and Ton. The visitors came with a .great reputa- tion, and had not been defeated this season. Thus it was nop quite expected that the Rhondda, boys would maintain their ground record for the second year. The committe? of the home olub, with com- mendable enterprise, hcte this year initiated a new order of things in the Rhondda bN bringing some of the best Soccer combina tions in the country to try conclusions with their te,.Tn, ,nd Monday's attendance was encouraging to them, showing as it did that the puiblic were willing to support them in their efforts. Supporters of the game were well rewarded for turning up in such goodly numbers, for thy witnessed a match full of interest from start to finish. There was not a dull mimite from the kick-off to the final, when there was a big shout for the homesters for recording a score of 3 goals to 1. First honours are due to Fyfe (the cap- tiain), who played his best. He kept his own rank well in hand throughout. and did not miss a single opportunity that came his way llc, had two faithful henchmen in Tom Davies and Alb. Curtis. Parry, suffering from an injury received at Aberdare, gave a good show until, unfortunately, he wrenched his leg. and, though pluckily hold- ing on to the finish, could not, in the cir- oum"nc"- do himself justice, whilst Johnny Williams, who was at outside right, fully maintainedIris reputation as a good all-round man. i' Hughy Williams, at centre half, ably sup- ported his enptiain, both in attack and defence, his hoadwork and feedi-ng of the forwa.nd's comparing favoura-bly with Went- worth. Evans and the burly Jones were able to oope with all that wine their way. Rus- sell and Jack Jones did all that was required of them. Percival, who was found pl-enty to do, revelled in the ground shots, and the I result of the game proved him to be.. but proof against, the virous bombardment he had to contend with.
IYSTALYFERA.-I
YSTALYFERA. I YsiaJyferfa scored a fine victory over Cry- ii,an-t in the Swansea League Tournament. They reorganised their team, and the changes were for the best.. In their first match they lost, to Swansea, Gasworks by 8 goal, to 2. Their victory over Cryn-ant was by 5 goa-1s to 1. Most credit must be given to Hughes, the Ystalyfera, centre half, who played a grand game, his footwork and placing of the ball being very clever. Myers also played a good game in goal, saving half a dozen very fine stools. Higgs, at right half, was sound. He is captain of the team, and Fred Smiles is viee- oaptoa-n. He notched two good goals after smart individual work.
I Football Competitions^
I Football Competitions^ I A NEW ONE NEXT WEEK The team selecting competition an nonnoedl in last Saturday's Football Express elicited a keen contest, and th-cre were a large number of prise winners. The award in respect of the Cardiff team was published in the Evening Express" last Thursday, and that of the Newport team on'Friday. A new competition will shortly be announced, and readers will do well to watch the "Evening Express" next week.
Boxing.
Boxing. CHALLENGE TO EDDIE CARSEY Digger Stanley is prepared to meet EddTo Caroey, the bo-om friend of Frvd Welsh, tor a purse not leas than i £ aW. Patsy Hackett is also prepared to box th« young American twenty rounds if a purse ia offered by Mr. A. F. Bettinson or the Moun- tain Ash Syndicate. Following in the steips of that worki-famoue pair, Jim Driscoll and Freddy Wejtvh, who have placed vVa-les right at the top of the tree in the boxing world, foting Eddie Morgan, of iVierthyr, bids fair to add to the number. Already the 7st. 4lb. champion ci Wales, on on-day evening at Pv>ntyi>ridd he takes on Young Joey Smith, of London, who, though, but a youngster, is yet the hero of over 1W nshtt-, for the ?ist. ehampioiLsbip of the world. The pair contest the best of XU rounds with 4ox. gloves for JmO aside and a .t,f:¡() purse. Young Eddie is one of the team of clever lads run by Danny Davies, Merthyr, and learnt lue boxing in company with "Danny's" other famous youn,ster. Yoang Jennings," who has æveraJ times met Young Smith in the ring, sharing the honours oil otu- occasion* Eddie, who, besides being a bit hea-uer, is also reckoned by judges to be better than. Jennings, who at his best, and on this form his rupp-otter- await with confidence hi6 entry into the ring on Monday. Quick on his feet. he fights well wita both hands, and lias a good punch in each. lie is beiiii, trained for the event in Cardiff by Jimmy Drisooll, end iiis association with the famous Welsihman should stand him in good stead agajittt Young Smith He gives away a few pounds to Smith. Win or lose on Monday, his sup- porters a.re open to make a match for £ 60 aside, open to £100, to meet anyone in Eng- land at 7st.
IJ-Mile Championship
J-Mile Championship F. C. DAVIES TO VISIT SOUTH AFRICA Interest in the 600yds. sprint between F. C. Davies (Teuby) and B. R. Day (Blackpool) at Pontypridd is being enhanced, as will be seen from the following paragraph in the "Sport, ing Chronicle F. C. Davies, the half-mile champion, who is due to run B. R. Day a match over 600yds. at Pontypridd on Monday next, will leave this country for South Africa about the third. week in October to meet J. Donaldson, the Australian runner, who has been showing such fine form since his arrival there. At the same time there is the chance of further matches for the Welshman, for while Donald- son is good up to 880yds., Norman Conway is running splendidly, not only over half a mile, but up to four miles. Davies can also run from 600yds. up to a mile, so that he should be kept quite busy. "There is one thing regarding which Davies may be advised. He must mot be in a hurry- to run his races when he reaches the Rand. In all probability when he gets there he will, like other runners before him, feel anything- but well. Wefeks may pass before he is acclimatised, but when he is really fit he will be able to run as he has never done before. There will be a difference between his pace of the first week and that of some weeks after. In the matter of acclimatisation Donaldson, and Conway will have a decided advantage. They both have been quite a long time at Johannesburg, and should be running at their best in the fine air and surroundings of that. city. If he takes care of himself, Davies ought to run seconds faster over half a mile than he has done here—and he is capable of pattm? up a big performance in this country—so that hid South Wales admirers will be disappointed, if he does not return home still the pocsessor of the championship."
IA UNIQUE POLO MATCH.
A UNIQUE POLO MATCH. A polo match unique in the annals of the game in Wales will be played at St. Peter's Swimming Club Gala on October 4. This will be PAst v. Present Welsh Internationals. A. G. Oliver will captain the Present, orni Paolo Eadmilovic the Past. All Welsh swimmers are looking forward with much interest to till" novel ma-tcii. P. Kadmilovic, fresh fryrn his recent 100 Yards English Championship victory, will make an attempt to break his quarter-mile record. On the same occasion St. Peter's will try conclu- sions with the Cardiff Police. In addition to these special items, there will be an 80 yards gentlemen's and 40 yiards ladles?' open handi- cap, besides several other highly-intereestitig events.
RADYR A.F.C.
RADYR A.F.C. Football enthusiasts at Radyr were quite satisfied with their result a-gainst Cardiff City. considering only six of the first eleven burned out. Some new talent has been secured by the committee, and some of last, season's players are out again, including A. Brow.a (captain), A. Leavey, E. Da.vies (secre- tary), J. Avery, T. ljee, and A. Watkins. One more would complete it, and that is Stall- worthy, the Barry District man.
FERNDALE.
FERNDALE. It was onoe rumoured that the Ferndale All Blacks were going to disband this season owing to the unsuitability of their ground, but they have now secured the Darran Lake grounds, undoubtedly the finest in the valley. Last season the all blacks were runners-up in the Rho-ndda Valley Junior League.
TROEDYRHIW.
TROEDYRHIW. Merthyr Reserves gave a very poor display last Saturday. There best mian was Deunas, a Spaniard. He worked as if his life depended on the issue, and he scored their only goal. The tit-bit was when Surridge, at 30 yards from goal, sent an oblique shot into the oorner of the net.
IPQNTARDAWE.
PQNTARDAWE. Pontardawe at Ammanford last Saturday were defeated by- 2 goals to nothing. The gam* vas a very poor cne. Jack Richardson, was the best on the Pontardawe side. The greatest surprise in local Soccer circles last Saturday was the defeat of Pontardawe Seconds by Glynteg Albions. The Albions, v. young team, piled on 11 goals to nothing.
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G. W.JJ. EXCURSIONS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. FIRST LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FOOTRALLi MATCH. BRISTOL CITY V. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR, at ASHTON GATE, BttLSTOL. DAY TRIP to BRISTOL, WESTON-SUPER. MARE, and BATH. I-cave Pontycymmer 7-5 a.m., Nantymoel 7-7, Ogmore Vale 7-14, Maee- teg 7-20, Tondu 7-40, Bridgend 7-43. Lla.ntrisa.tub 8-10, Penygraig 7-40, Tonvrefail 7-50 a.m. HALF-DAY TRIP to BRISTOL. Leave CAR. DIFF 1-58 p.m., NEWPORT 2-15, Brynmawr. 12-15, Santyglo 12-22, Blaina 12-27, Abertillery 12-34, Ebbw Vale 12-30, Grumlin 12-54, Abercaj-n 1-3, Risca. 1-14 p.m. FARE. 2s. 6d. (From BRYNMAWR, 2s. 9d.). For Details See Bills, or send Post,-card to Stations or Ofticm el228 JAMES C. I.V-GLIiSs General Manage* PENYDARREN PARK, MERTHYR; THE MERTHYR TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB WILL PIAY. Om MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21th, at 4.30, I CROYDON COMMON, Who have beaten Ley ton, Exeter Qity, an^ MillwaU this season. Croydon Common Team: Hewiteon, Ohristie. Boden, Tenson, Ryan, Hadley (Eng. lish international), Frost, Coitus, Gittins, Harrow, Gorman, and Hodgtinson (WeJsb international;, VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. eieis CWMSTFIOG ROVERS A.F.C. require Fixtures, Home and Away; nearly all dates open; average tn 19 to 22.-Appiy to A. T. S "t,,r?, ?5, Brvnt?.. terra oe, Alej&iidra-roaa. New Trede?ar. e4Mlt27 PE?ARTH SECOXBS V. CKRDIFF REAERVES Cardiff Arms Faik, Saturday, September 25Ui, 1809** Kick-off at 3.30. 01142 VICTORIA PRIMS. A- F.C. Want Fixtures with. Junior Teams; have nearly all dates open.—Apply c. Jones, 15, Queen-street, Victoria, Mon. 83942a25 ABERTILLERY require Home and Homo Flxtuw* for Oct. 16, at Abertillery, and Dec. 18 Away Apply to G. Abraham, Ardwyn, Wi.'uistone strtxjt. el20d MACKINTOSH A.F.C. (Cardiff and District Leag-i*. Division 1) wante match next BMupday, puara.nt,e< prefelTed.-Apply, E. Jone* Hon. mc., 41, Bjuugor- street, Roath. Cardiff. f-ENHGEXi DD ALBIOKS A.F.C. b&,e jollowing d&tft Open:—Away: October 2nd, ifith, November lJth, Z7\.h" December 11th, 06th, March 12th, April 2nd 30th; Ilorae: October 9th, .f.iir.iuxy ah, February 5th 19th, March 5th, 19th, April 9th Md 23rd.—F. Wtlkf Hon. Secretary. 04009am NEWPORT BANKS A.F.C. (affiliated) MV8 Op Home Fixtures, 0,?tol)w 2 and 9, FebrMty H, « M?roh 12, :œaf";y -.t-hft ;no 8 L. 1L Goodwin, United Counties Bask, Newport. A h