Evening Express

RHYMNEY V REST OF LEAGUE I By virtue of their being declared cham- pions of the Rhymney Valley Senior League, and holders of the Stephen Jacobs Silver Cup for last season, when they suffered defeat on but one occasion. at Caerphilly, by a narrow margin, Rhymney entertained the Rest of the League at home to-day. Conse- quent on the recent split and subsequent settlement, interest in Rugger locally has readied fever heat, and there was a good attendance Te,a,ms:- Rest of the League: Back, Berry (Machen); thT-eecLuaxter backs, G. Phillips (Machen). A. Eva.ns (Bargoed), Walters (AWbargoed), and Sam Jones (Pontlottyn); half-backs, Willetts and Smith (Machen); forwards, T. Davies and Stephens (Pontlottyn). Howells. W. Thomas, and Porter (Caerphilly), Hosluns (Machen), and Jonah Jones (Aberbargoed). Rhymney: Back: Brown; three-quarter backs MVimTs, Benjamin, Li Ford (captain), and Parry; half-backs, Beddoe and Lewis; forwards, J. Hennessey, Ike ,Howells, Gittens, Vincent Jones, Gunter, (;r, J. Lewis, and Lewis Davies. Referee, Mr. Hayes, Cardiff. Prior to kicking off, Mr. Benjamin, th, e club treasurer, photographed the homesters. In the first half phillips (Machen) dropped a goal and Howells (Caerphilly scored a try for the League. m Half-time score: ltlt. -1. r .1 I Rest of league *1 1 7 1 Rlivniiiev 0 0 0 The second moiety saw Rhymney improve, and Vincent Jones crossed with a fine try, I Harry Benjamin converting. Fjnal score: G. Ix. ir ts. I F.wt of League '1 1 7 Rhymney 1 0 5

LLWYNYPIA V PENCOED I Played in delightful weather at the De I Winton Grounds, Tonypandy. Teams:- I LIwynypia :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- macott, Pinkhan, Criddle, Arthur Williams, Coombes, and J. Ashley. Pencoed: Full-back, Devonshire; three- quarter backs, Chatterton, Thomas, Davies, xnd Watkins; half-backs, Lewis and Wil- liams; forwards, Morris. Treharne, Morde- cai, Jones, How ells, D. Davies, J. Ashman, and Cox. Referee: Mr. T. Morgan. During the middle dtagcf, Llwynypia were on the aggressive, their forwards being very superior, Edward Helling-s being very promi- nent in the home 'forwards. After Llewellyn fad failed to cross the visitors' line, the home quartette were set in motion, and George Llewellyn scored a try in the extreme corner, which was not oonverted. Llwynypita again attacked, and the quartette being once more set in motion, Morgan Evans eluded several opponent and scored an unconverted try. The ■visitors now indulged in long kioktng, and -ker,t, the home team at Bay. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Llwynypia. 0 2 6 Pen-ooed 0 0 0

CANTON WANDERERS V I ROMILL Y "Philosophers" and "Tramps" met on neu- tral ground—Llandaff Fields—this afternoon to decide a match held over from last season in connection with the Cardiff and District Rugby Union League. If the Wanderers won nothing prevented them placing the gold medals on their watch-chains, but a win for the "Philosophers" meant that more matches must be played before the winners are spotted from Canton, Wanderers, Grangetown, and Romilly The position, therefore, was inte- resting 1 big crowd was present. The Wanderers started. Thanks to a fine bit of play by Habe Harding, th..3 Tramps at once pressed, and Joe Harding scored. Very keen play followed near the Rovers' line. A wild pass from Hube Harding to his wing man spoilt a likely score; Williams relieving in fine style. Some loose work by the Rovers' forwaj-ds helped to further relieve matters. Scrimmaging in midfield foUowed for a time, and then a fine burst by WiLliains for the Roms took the crowd's eye. The Wanderers were getting the hall out oftener, but the off- side tactics of the Roms' halves went un- noticed by the referee. Dick Wiliams was a-giain prominent for the Roms with a nice burst a.nd kick up the field. One of the Roms "threes" intercepted a pass, and went down the field, but kicked too soon, Evains a mark. A second try seem followed r the Wan- derers, R. Goodfellow, the clever new half, getting over with a try. It was not long before Hit be Harding eoored a third try for the leaders., his tricky play being too much for the oronosition. Canton Wanderers — 0 3 9 J Romius _o X a J

Newport v Aberavon I This match ya.,7 played at Newport this afternoon in brilliant weather, before a moderate crowd. In spite of last night's I rain the turf was in excellent condition. Teams ■ Newport: Baefl, S. H. Williams; three- quarter backs, ii. Baker, J. P. Jones, F. W. Birt, and Reg. Plummer; half-backs, T. ii. Vile (captain) and W. J. Martin; forwards, C. M. Pritchard, E. Thomas, E. Jenkins, P. D. Waller, Dr. T. Smythe, li. Jarman, Reg. Edwards, and Coldrick. Aberavon: Back, Dick Hughes; three- quarter backs, Willie R. Thomas (captain), Rees Richards, W. Jones, and Rees Price; half-backs, Tonj Thomas and Willie Davies; forwards, E. Pugh, W. J. Davies. Will Jones, Will James, E. C. Jones, ilopgin Evans, Gwyn Jones, and Lewis Jenkins. Referee, Mr. B. 1.. 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 attaclis. T. Thomas, inside half, got off-side in dealing with Vile, but Wil- liams'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 wingjg 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. -ii)-eravoii 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, foUowing up a fast dribble, was with- in an ace of getting a try. Halt-time score: G. T. P ts. Newport 0 1 3 Aberavon 0 0 0 A very hard game amongst the forwards ensued for a long time at th eopening of the second half. Newport attacked, but met with vigorous defence. The struggle went on at the Aberavon 25 for more than ten minutes. Walter Martin made a mark, but Burt failed to place a goal. At last the home forwards broke up the defence, and the ball being worked to the left Baker ran in with a try which -urt failed to goal. Aberavon forwards organised an attack, which was broken up, when Jack Jones, with a great dash, got away to the visitors' 25. Baker, on the left, and Plummer, on the right, for Newport, made a few useful rushes for the line, but when these failed Jenkins, one of the Uskside forwards, steadied himself and dropped a goal amidst cheers. Just before the end Baker had hard lines. He took a pass at top speed from Jack Jones, and to get a better hold of the ball threw it into the air and caught it again before crossing the line. However, the referee disallowed the try. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Newport 1 2 10 Abenavon 0 0 0 COMMENTS. Newport ondy got tihe full measure of Aberavon in the last ten minutes. Before that it was far from a fine exhibition. Aher- avon for the most part were much too keen for the Usksiders, but they were worn down at last. Ja-ok Jones, although he had some blemises, was the hero o.f the Newport side, and Willie Thomas of the visitors.

CARDIFF RESERVES V PENARTH SECONDS Played at the Cardiff Arms Park. Teams:- Cardiff: Back, P. Conway; three-quartet backs, E. Thomas, T. Reardon, F. B". t and E. Thomas; b-I If-back, F. Potter and Beddoes; forwards, E. Smith, W. Jenkins, C. Scanlon D. Duncan (captain), Callaghan, G. Lewis, Groves, and Deain. Peiartl: Reserves: Back, J. Williams; three- qjarter backs, R. Hartree, R. Adams, C. Gibbs. and D. Bryant; half-backs, S. Smith and J RegaB (captain); forwards, Hamilton J. Huett, F. Walsh, C. Hut-chins, T. Davey, C. Manton, J. Glea.ves, and Oliver. Cardiff were the first to open up play, Scan- Ion taking the ball finely from a line-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. Beddoes, 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, but, being hotly pursued right to the goal-line, he failed by inches to ground the ball. Two chances were thrown away hy Penarth on the verge of the line. lack of confidence on the one occasion and hard luck the other being the oause. W. A. Jones failed at a drop for goal from a mark by W. Jenkins. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Penarth Reserves 0 0 G Cardiff Reserves. 0 0 0 un tne resumption Poter failed to take one of Beddoes' "expr." 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 ito 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.  Final ec?re:— G. T. Pte Cardiff Reserves ? 2 19 Penarth Reserves.? 0 0 n „ COMMENTS. vui;leumg aim a little experience will do wonders m bnngrng- a few of the youngsters in the Cardiff Reserves to the front. Beddoes can adapt himself to all kinds of conditions, and is always in the thick of it behind the serum. Duncan, W. Jenkins, and Soanlon were among the best of a pack which beat the Penarth eight. The Penarth side, as a whole, was an ex- perimental one, and their form to-day cannot be taken as a guidance to future games.

LAENAVON V BRIDGWATER Played at Blaenavon. The Somersetshire 0115 holders are the first class English team to visit Blaenavoh. Teams:— "T'o. .Bridgwater: Back, Washer; three-quarter backs. Courts. Courts, Chorley, and Fordes; half-backs, Jones and Jamei; forwards. J. Romans, Slade, Romans, Chorley, Baker. Spriggs, and Brown. Blaenavon: Back, Penn; three-quarter backs. Vang h an, Williams, Millard, and Davies; half-backs, Protheroo and Cornfield. forwards, Dibble, Poole, Davies, Brown, Gileis: Thomas, Wilcox, and Prosser. Referee, Mr .T. England. Blaenavon had to defend, but Giles headed a strong attacking movement, and Prothero scored for Blaenavon. Williams also dropped a goal. Although handicapped, Blaenavon were playing well and keeping Bridgwater defending. The play was interestin, though keen, and Blaenavon had slightly the better of play. The visiting backs failed to get going. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts, Blaenavon 117 Bridgwat-er 0 0 0 Final score: BliaemaYon 7 points. Bridgwater Albions NiL

BRYNMAWR V BLAINA This Monmouthshire League fixture was t-ho- first of the season for both teams, and was played at Bryumawr 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:— Brynmawr: Back, Jim Giles; three-quarter baeks, Jack Roberte, Con Hill, George Davies, and Tranter; half-backs, George Cooper and Morgan; forwards, Foley, Williams, Cfarke, Evans, White, Green, Lewis, and Bayton. Blaina: Back, Bebb Thomas; three-quarter backs, Alf Evans, J. Pugh, A. N. Other, and S. O. ELse; half-backs, Hellier and Roger Morgan; forwards, Jack Morgan, Jim Morgan, W. Beynon, Tom Fearn, Evan Davies, raek Williams, T. Simmonds, and M. Blaokwell. Referee. Mr. W. T. Beck (Penarth). Blaina oommenced operations, and Harry Williams was soon over with a fine try, which Ebb Thomas failed to convert. Plenty of life was infu.-ed into the play, and Tom Fenn was cautioned for fisticuffs. The visitors had the better of the game up to the interval. Half-time: u i. its. Blaina 0 1 3 Brynmawr 0 0 0

WHITCHURCH V LLANDAFF NORTH At Whitchurch. The visitors were first aggressive, but Jeans cleared well. Stephens held on too long when a score seemed certain. Beacon cleared in fine style. Smart passing by Dan Stephens, Bodger, and Broad enabled the latter to cross, Jeans failing with the kick. Edgar Robbins was next to score after good work by Broad, Dan Stephens convert- ing. Final score: G. T. P ts. Whit<;hurch. 1 1 8 Llandaff North I. 0 0 0

PONTYPOOL V GLOUCESTER Pontypool commenced their season in earnest this afternoon with a match with Gloucester. Teams: — Pontypool: Back, Maurice Williams; three- quarter S. Thomas, A. James, I. Evans, and W. J. Thomas; half-backs, Pros- per and R. Lloyd: forwards, Rees Thomas, T. C'lrU-r A. Uiissc-11, I G. Oook, J. F.vane, E. Williams. D. D. Prosser, and S. Andrew. •ftloucester: Back, C. Oox; three-quarter backs. W. Pearce, T. Elliott, W. Hall, F. -eusm d D. Dent. Smith; half-backs, J. Stephensan d D. Dent. forwards, G. Viers, C. Carleton, D. -illen. G. H061ford, J. Wyburn, A. Barry, K. Grittiths and S. Hayward. m t Referee, Mr. J. West, (Newport. l Half-time soore: Poarfcypool 10 points. titeaceetep JtEiJL oinls -1 -'ø'

ILIanelly v. AmmanfordI Llanelly encountered Amanford at Stradey I to-day. The teams fielded a<s fol-low:-I Llanelly: Full-back, Harold Thomas; three- quarter backs, Lieutenant Gery, Harvey Thomas, W. Thomas, and Bob Edwards; half-backs, Arnold and Lloyd; forwards, Evans, Marsh, Rhys, Williams, Syd Phillips, Stacey, Ike I/ewis, and Staff. Ammanford: Full-back, Walters; three- quarter backs, Thomas, Williams, Colley, a.nd Handel Richards; half-backs, D. Thomas and Bevan; forwards, Reee, D. Lewis. D. Rees, J. Llewellyn, Thomas, W. Prosser, T. Wil- liams, and J. Evans. Within a few minutes of the start Bob Edwards scored for Llanelly. Harold Thomas failed to convert. The visitors resumed with redoubled vigour, and kept the scarlets on the defensive for a considerable time, the home- sters r-otrieved their lost ground, and, as the result of some back play, Bob Edwards scored another unconverted try. The pace was now becoming hot, and after repeated attacks on the Llanelly line G. Rees scored. The attempt at conversion was a failure. Just after the re-start the scarlet forwards wheeled the ball, and Stacey scored another try, which HiLrold I homa-s majorized. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Llanelly 1 2 11 Ammanf,ord 0 1 3 VII resuming llanelly returned to the attack, and as the result of some exchange of passing between Harvey Thomas and W. Thomas, the latter scored. Harold Thomas converted easily. Some desultory play fol- lowed, and as the result of some serviceable kicking, Ammanford reversed matters, and brought the game near the Llanelly line. Some keen play followed, and Handel Richards, taking the ball at an opportune moment, raced for the line, and beating a few of the scarlet players, scorej an uncon- verted try. rmat score: G. T. P ts. Llanelly 2 Z 16 I Ammanford 0 2 6

TREDEGAR V RISCA I Played at Tredegar. Teams:- I Tredegar: Back, Baker; three-quarter I backs, Jones, Onions, Arthur, and Hadley; half-backs, Bevan and D. Williams; forwards, Jones, Evans. Nash, James, Bell, W. Williams, and Powell. Risca: Back, Barker; three-quarter backs, Watkins, Lewis, Saunders, and Davies; half- backs, West and Ratten; forwards, Hodges, Smith, Wallace. Pritchard, Murray, Lock- wood, Ilambleton, and Telling. Referee. Mr Hayes.. Hodges started for Risca, and both sides pressed in turn. The Risca forwards were doing excellently in the open. Hedley missed a paes from Onions when he had a fine chance of crossing. Risca attacked, and only a stubborn" defence kept them out. The home side improved, but they could not pierce the defence. Risca were called upon to defend, but they were safe. Half-time: G. T. PtS I Risca 0 0 0 j Tredeg&r I 0 0 0 I

PENARTH V PENYLAN i Penarth played their first hotee match, I their opponents being Penylan, the Cardiff I Localites. Penarth lined up in the following ,ordei, Penarth: Back, P. Howells; three-quarter backs, W. H. Gunstone (captain), Tate, H. Heslop, and W. H. Davies; half-backs, Hill and Davies; forwards, C. Jellings, C. Hill, R. Sims, M'lvor, Hooper Thomas, A. Brwant, T. Oook, and W. Hopkins. Referee, Mr. R. W. John, Cardiff Penylan started play, and a minute later a forward rush ended in Fred Lewis picking up in the open and scoring in a favourable position, Roberts adding the extra points. The Cardiflians continued to press, and their forwards showed some powerfull work. They were again nearly in, but were penalised, and Pasooe Howells taking the kick sent the visitors back to neutral' ground. Here the Penarth backs got in motion, and Gunstone kicked down, and Norton, following up, scored what was thought to be a try, but the point was disallowed. P. Smith then forced their tactics, and Hooper Thomas, getting away from a line out, was held within a yard of the line by Jones, the visitorscustodian. Penarth were pressing when the interval arrived. Half-time score: G. T. PI PenyLn 1 0 5 Pena.rth Õ 3 0 Penarth pressed on the resumtion of the ga,me. Gunstone just missed a drop goal by a couple of feet. Loose play ensued, in which the visitohs were led by an attack by Roberts who was within an ace of scoring, Howells, the Penarth custodian, came in for plnety of the game, and saved repeatedly by good touch-finding. Up to three-quarter time Penarth had not shown anything in the shape of form which they exhibited against Cardiff last week. They at last, however, got away, and Gunstone, following up a kick. put his side on for Cook to score a try wide out. Hodper Thomas with a lovely kick put the sides on equal terms. Penarth were pressing when the final whistle sounded, but the game ended in a draw. Final score: G. T. P ts. 1 Penarth 1 0 5 Penvlan 10 5 I COMMEiNTS. Penarth's play was more than disappoint- fcngj, as they failed throughout in the forward line It was hard to account for this after such a good display in their previous match. The visitors, however, are to be congratu- lated on their display, and they will evidently be a strong combination. The try disallowed to Penarth was that the ball was planted just over seven yards be- hind the line.

I NEATH V GLAMORGAN COUNTY  The all blacks were at home tod-ay to the  all blues, and a good deal of interest wm ,I I centred in the match. Teams: — Glamorgan County ipoiiee tlaok, Nortll- more; three-quarter backs, Chick, Stockford. Duckham, and Pullman; half-backs, Ferrier and Stratum; forwards, T. Williams, Ben Davies, Bevan, Bryce, R. Evans, W. Evans, Howells, and F. Smith. Niea-Uh: Back, Edwlards:, three-quarter backs, T. Davies, F. Rees, J. Jones, and J. D. D. Davies; half-backs, Shon Evans a.nd J. Brennan: forwards, W. Jones, T. Reason, Rev. A. E. C. Morgan, F. David, Tim Jenkins, W. Perry, R- K. Green, and Tom Thomas. Referee, Mr. W. M. Jones. Owing to the operation of the Eight Hours Act "Shon" Evans was unable to play for Neath, and Tit Davies took his place at inside half. Neath began with thirteen men, half an hour late, but D. H. Davies soon made up their completement. The-play ruled fairly even, although Neath did most of the pressing and scored a converted try through Tom T)avi Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Neath 1 0 5 I County Poh>Oe- 0 0 0 Neath began the attack when the game wa? resumed, and scores nearly came through Ja-ck Davies and P. Da-vie?, but the?, police rolled back the attack and? nearly scored through Brioe. After this there was only one team in it, for Neath attacked con- tinuously until the concision of the game. For Neath tries were registered by Tim Jen- kins, Tom Davies (?/ and Pit Davies. Two of the tries were converted. The Glamorgan Polioe failed to stap the pace, and cracked up badly during- the last twenty minutes. They were outclassed by a, cleverer side. J Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Neath 3 2 21 1 Neath  ?i ice 0 00 Glamorgan Police 0 0 0

I ABERGAVENNY V NEWPORT I SECONDS I At Abergavmn-Y. Teams:— I Abej-gavenny: Back, W. James; three- quarter backs, B. Williams, Ll. Jenkins, E. Watson, and R. Davies; half-backs, Walsh and Williams; forwards. Cossens, D. Watson, J. atson, J. Jaanes, Johns, Hayward, Bennett, and Dacey. Newport Seconds: Back, Reeford; three- quarter backs, Rowland, Richards, Uzell, and Price; half-backs. Thomas and Dunn; for- wards, Egfitt, Brooks, Partridge, Jenkins, Herbert, Murphy, and Williams. I Half-time score: G. T. P'u;. I 1 Newport Seconds 0 1 3 Abergavenny 0 0 0

BRIDGEND V MOUNTAIN ASH I I At Bridgend to-day. Teams:— I Bridgend: Back, J. Leyshon; three-quarter 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: Back, Stebbings; three- quarter backs, Ainsworth, John, Donovan, and Bowen; half-backs, Benjamin and Jones; forwards, Sheppard. Caple, Brown, Jenkins, Douse, 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 Rogers 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 Graow 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. Fryer got over for Mountain Ash from a linfvout near the goal-line, "onOVall failed I to convert. Hayman intercepted smartly, but Olem Lewis failed to take a beautiful pass when unopposed. Leyslion missed a drop goal by two yards. Cooke, who waa playing a fine game, got over. and was injured. Giroiiow oonverted. I iiaJl-wme score: li. T. Jrte. I Bridgend 1 0 5 I Mountain Ash 0 1 3 I Oooke -retnwried after the interval. The Bridgend forwards were playing a rotbust and clever game, and frequently got the ball. Capital work by C. Lewis and Evaxls carried play to the Mountain Ash quarters, and Wyndham Jones relieved- Cooke relieved neatly when Bridgend were piressed. Hard scrimmagine took place on tbe Bridgesnd 25. Wymlham Jones i^ared. The try was not improved u-pon. I kILnel EaDre: I I Mountain Ash 6 J)IOIŽ1Jt. Bridgend 6 points. 1

SWANSEA SECONDS V HAMILTON STARS I I In the first place Swansea over-ran their I I opponents and scored five tries—Roberts (3) 1 a.nd Williams {2). 1_- Half-time score: G. T. P'u;. I Swansea Seconds. 0 5 15 I 1 Hamilton Stars 0 0 0

I CHEPSTOW V CARDIFF WEST END I At Chepstow. The homesters kicked off, and after a while Hill crossed with an un- converted try. R. Jones, following up Wil- kins's kick, scored another try. Stanton, after smart run, scored, Bailey converting. In the seoondhalf the home side had several chances, but failed to improve. I FmaJ score: G.T.Pt? J I Chepetow .?——? 1 2 11 j C4%r,= W?at?d—?———-jO!-A & j

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 gate when the teams fielded. Swansea: Back, Jack Bancroft; three- quarter backs, H. Evans, Phil Hopkins, W. Hay ward, and Harry Toft; half-backs, R. M. Owen and Dick Jones; forwards, D. J. Thomas, Ivor Morgan, Edgar Thomas, George Hay ward, Dai 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, R. F. White and Peters; forwards, F. Knight, G. Edwards, Robinson, W. Wise, C. Moss, Lieutenant Hay- ward. A. Wilcox, and Culuniiiits. Referee: Mr. Dan Lewis. THE GAME. I At the commencement of the game there J were fully 10,000 present. Plymouth, aided I by a rather E-tiff breeze, were early aggres- I sive, and forced a couple of minors, and kept Swansea for a time peilnc-d 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 visiting inside half, got his side penalised through over anxiety to tackle Owen. Dicky Jones and Owen were frequently prominent by BRILLIANT BURSTS I and Rave?s, whilst Hopkins and James were ¡ domg well for Plymouth. They gradually worked their way to the home line, but Tori cleverly ran 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 a.gain 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 Ito actually pene- irate the defence. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Swansea 0 0 0 Plymouth 0 0 0 Swansea at once got away to the Plymouttl 25 on resuming, and the home forwards worked hard, and just saved a score after wheeling a scrum. Play on both sides was extra keen at this point. The referee cautioned the Plymouth back and other players, and the forwards on both sides. The visitors rushed down, but Bancroft saved finely, and found touch with a magnificent kick from the line to half-way. Both sides took turns to attack, and then another stop- page occurred through more being knocked out. Owen and Jones then worked the blind side nicelv, but without effect. Plymouth I again fought hard, but Bancroft once more I sent them back. Swansea, attempted passing, but the effort was very weak. Ivor Morgan and Phil Hopkins got down the field with the baU, but were soon stopped. Toft soon afterwards broke through with a futile run Here, however, White was penalised, and Bancroft goaled amidst enthusiastic cheer- ing. Play continued exciting and keen to the end. but nothing further was scored. Final score: G. T. P ts. swan&e:;n. ? Pis, ¡ Plymouth. 0 0 0 COMMENTS. I Swansea undoubtedly felt the loss of Trew, this making itself apparent when the passing waS attempted. The attack went all to pieces. The chief combat lay between the forwards, both sides striving their utmost, Swansea doing a trifle better at heeling, but there ws extaremely little in it either way. The feature of the game, however, was the dazzling display given by both full-backs, Bancroft and tioskins. The former was really great, his long kicking into touch being sim ply wonderful, whilst Hoskins, if not quite so brilliant, gave as polished a display as any back could wish to give. The halves were well matched, and a ding don battle was seen between Owen and White. This was a magnificent struggle from first to last. True, it was absolutely devoid of any classical or pretty play, but as a genuine fight for supremacy it was hard to beeft, and was worth going far to see. The visitors gave a, sparkling display, and although they failed they certainly were deserving of a draw. Swansea were not themselves, probably on account of the fact that the visitors would not allow them. The game was so keen a struggle that the referee found it necessary to warn the players. Plymouth have a team which with such exhibitions as they gave to-day will become a great one.

TREORKY V CANTON I This match was played in favourable weather and before a fairly good attendance at the Athletic Ground, Treorky. The home team had four regular players absent, while Ca-nton sent up a strong team. Team s: — Treorky: Back, D. James; three-quarter backs, G. Jones, D. Evans, J. Lewis, and 1. Evans; half-backs, Biddi?trabe and D. W. Jones; forwa.rds, Potlsom, W. Morgan, D. Morgan, C. Evans, W. Jones, Waite, W. Owen, 'and W. Howells. Canton: Back, Irving; three-quarter backs, James, John, F. Jones, a,nd C. Jones; half- backs, Dean and Carney: forwards, Cot-t, Green. Bushel, Raynor, Dalrymple, Smith, Rees, an,d Walsh. Referee: Mr. W. Gamlin, Pontypridd. Play was very even to start with, each side rushing the ball up and down the field. Early on Treorky were penalised, and Thomas kicked a goal. Following this, several scrums were fought in mid-field. Treorky getting the I better of matters, but some of their well- conceived movements were spoiled. Before the interval Canton were pressing. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Canton 0 1 3 Treork 0 0 0

ABERTILLERY v DEVON ALBION I 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 the centre. Abertillery then played up and Norrish dropped a lovely goal, and a few minutes I before half-time he dropped a second. Hall-time score: u. i. r LC. Abertillery 0 S Devonport Albion +116 Both dropped. t Penalty. Final Beare. Devon Albion 19 points. Abertillery 12 points.

I WELSH SCHOOLS UNION. I I The annual meeting of too Welsh. Schools Rugby Football Union was held at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, to-day, Mr. E. E. Bailey, Llanelly, presiding. Bridgend, Ma-esteg, Caerphilly, fend Risca wrote regretting that variouis circumstances made it impossible for a continuance of local schoolboy leagues. I A letter was read from Mr. A. W. Swash chairman of the union, regretting that he must withdraw at present, the strain in con- nection with the Welsh Pageant having: left him unable to perioral any work outside hit ordinary duties. The financial (Statement was submitted by Mr. J. Victor Evans, Swansea, and showed an a.clyerse balance of iz,82 3s. 2d. The chief items of expenditure were £15 13s. Sd. loss at the triafl match at Swansea in March, ex-penses of match committees £15 2e. 6d., and interna- tional match £ 26 13is. 6d. The total expendi- ture was £ 184 19a., and they had received a grajit from the Welsh Union of Lloo. The oalanoe sheet was adopted. The m-eeting then proceeded to revise rules of the union. Swansea proposed to reduce the vice-presideints from 35 to 20. it was agreed to adopt as vice-presidents thode gentlemen who satisfactorily replied to the secretary's letter. Cardiff submitted an amendment to Rule 4, and, after a long dis- cussion, it was carried. The effect is tha.t the general committee shall. in future coneist of two mem be re of the Welsh Union as well as two repreeetn^tives from each league. Rule 15, which hao?an important be&Nn? on getting the very best team for internaiioaal matches, provided "that the scholars of any echool in the town of an affiliated leag'?e be eligible to play in all matches under the auspioei of the union." Swansea suggested that the wordts "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. I £ r. D. W. Lewis, 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 parts, and the metal was away from the woodwork. The jeweller ropoirted that it had to undergo six prooeaaee before it oouild 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 loert 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 TFHsk Union were against the disqualifying OIl the weaker leagues. The following officials were elected :-Presi- dent, Mr. H. S. Lyne; chaJtrman, Mr. F, Z. Bailey, Llanelly; vice-chairman, lHr. Evan John, Pontypridd; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. Victor Evans; hon. secretary, Mr. W. A. Brown, Margaan, and auditor, Mr. Main- waring. The .posig-na??n of Mr. A. W. Swash, as cJiairman, was accepted with regret, and I 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.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS' LEAGUE I Preparatory to the commencement of the league games, a couple of practice matches took place at Roath Park clris morning. Albany-road met Moorland-road, the former scoring in the first half, and maintaining the lead until just on time, when the Moore lads equalised. Some interesting play was seen in the game between Stacy-road and Aliens bank, but the first division lads beat the champions of the second division by 3 goals to nil.

REGRETS! I No matches were played this morning on Cardiff open spaces. It is deeply regretted by those interested in sehool-boy Rugger that the champion school (Grangetown) in the west, and that capital sporting school in the are-mo. fontEer ^naeaaiheiB. a

EBBW VALE V WAKEFIELD I TRINITY Played at Ebbw Yale this afternoon, in the presence of a large crowd of spectators, in- cluding several hundred enthusiasts of the new regime from the neighbouring towns The teams lined out as follows — Ebbw Vale: Back, Dai Davit three-quarter backs, Burghan, Hardey, Smith, and "Chcik" Jenkins; half-backs, W. Higgins and F. Thomas; forward" Foley, F. Foley, Marks, .for\vards J. Folev, F. Foley,  Brown, Hickings, ilaile, and D. Williams. Wakefield Trinity: Back, Metcalfe; three- quarter backs, G. Simpson, W. Lynch, E. Sid- well, and A. Sunderland; half-backs, Slater ,Ll kuton. c.,  sslaiid, and Newbould; forwards, Auton. Crossland, Tayicr, and Parkfes. Referee, Mr. Lumley. Considerable alteration had been made in the 'Valians' team. Llewellyn, being on the injured list, had to be substituted on the wing by Burgam. 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, owing to the train arrange- ments, arrived twenty minutes late, They were identical with the team which won the cup last year with the exception of Sunder- land. Ebbw Vale started down the gradient. and the Trinitarians made a passing move- ment, but faulty handling spolit the effort. The Wakefield forwards got to work, and Newbould and Slater followed up, and they would have got through had not Smith rnn across and kicked to toucih. From the kick out. the ball went over the line, but Dai Davies touched down in defence. A pena.lty wa. awarded Wakefield, end Metcalf took the place at a difficult anile, the shot falling yards wide. Smart following up by Brown and Foley stopped a passing- movement by Trinity. Ebbw Va.le pressed, and Metcalf touched down with, the liame forwards close on him. Higgins 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 fashion. Harvey gained ground by a smart run and InL* kick. Shiglo Thoma.s packed up and sent the ball smartly to Har- vey, the latter beating several men, and locked all over a scorer, but the final pass went astray. Higgins just failed to drop a goal. Hard kicking by tIe "Valians near the line lost a certain chance. Scrimmaging in front of goal resulted in Higgins picking up at the feet of the Wakefield forwards, but was tackled when eluding the last man. The tackling of the Valians was superb. New- bould was penalised in a dangerous position, and Dai Davies, ta.kine the kick, just missed the goal by inches. Wakeveld showed con- siderable vigour, and were oamtioned for l"J<ut.h play rcroeatedlr. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I E-bbw Yale 0 0 0 Wakefield -Trindty 0 0 0 The re?uit of the first. balf. especially alter I the recent dismay of the Varans. was a matter of great ,'urprise. The second halfl opened in promi"ing fashion, although they had to re-start without Burgham, a serious loss for Ebbw Vale. He soon returned, and signalised his re-appearance by putting in a long kiok, Soon afterwards Kershaw picked up. and, feinting to pass, raced over. Metcalfe converted. Higgione tried hard to break through the defence. Burgham had again to be taken off, being badly twisted, the Valians' defence seeming to be broken. They had made a glorious fight against long odds, and Sunderland was given a pass and mt over in the corner. Metcalfe converting. Final score: G. I. Its. Wakefield Trinity. 2 2 10 Ebbw Vale 0 0 0 I COMMENTS. The game was one ot tne oesi, seen Uiluoer Northern Union rules, and one of the gra^teist surprises of the encounter was the wo nUe r i u 11 y -1 m pro v ed form shown by the home team. It was anticipated that there would be a sound thrashing in view of the recent indifferent form shown by the homesters. When it became known that they were three short of their usual men the result was a foregone conclusion. In the first half there was very little to chose between the two team", If anything, the home team was the brightest. Not only were they playing to prevent the Yorkshire champions from crossing the line, but they were an often on the attack as the other side. Metcalfe, for the winners, was the best man on the field, and Sid JenKins, Hardy, and Williams were the best of the home team.

I MERTHYR V TREHERBERT Delightful weatber prevaiiea on Ule occa- sion of the visit of the Treherbert team for the first time to the Rhydycar Ground, Mer- thyr, when the local Northern Union repre- sentatives engaged in their initial encounter with a compatriot cluhfthis season. Like t-lia home side, Treherbert s experiences so far ha,s been anything but palatable, and in lea,gue proper they have yet to score a SU(\c>ebS. Not withstanding that Mer- thyr are suffering on account of two or three absences owing to accidents, they had to-day what might be considered very nearly their strongest combination. The fact that Tom Thomas, the Wigan centre three-quarter and ex-Abenavonitie who gained great dis- tinction up North, hiad at last been procured at a big tigure, and is now eligible to play, created a. great interest in the fixture, and in consequeiice of his presence the gate was sweUed very considenablv. There was no dis- gTUNin? the fact that Merthyr were not only eager but anx-i U" to gain a victory, and strict training had been the order of the week. Next Monday's meeting with Wake- field Trinity, who (':Orne on to Merthyr after meeting Ebbw Vale this afternoon, had also been kept in view. The Valians, too, having administered a defeat to Treherbert, the I home club were desirous of following suit on the present occasion. There wa sa large crowd, when the teams lined out as follows: Merthyr: Full-back, Paddison; three-quar- ter backs, Wyndham Davies, H. Charles, Sam Thomas, and Wwall Reed; half-backs, Rees and Harris; forwards, D. B. Davies < £ aptainlg, Bevan, Norris, Vaughan, Jenkins, and F. Jones. Treherbert: Full-back, Bord; three-ouar- ter backs, Hanford. H. Edwards, G. Reoes. and Wat Evans: half-backs, Francis and Abbey Thomas; forwards, J. Thomas. H. Cox, Bevan, Everleigh, Duncan, and Galloway. Referee: Mr. Dickinson, Sw-anton. Treherbert started the game, and made an early incursion into the home quarters, but by some smart kicking they were quickly repulsed. Charles made a good run, but no advantage was gained owing to off-side --lay by Norris. Play was open," and, misfielding by the home backs let Treherbert cross the midway line. Wyndham Davies brought relief though tackled, and, following a free to Merthyr, the latter were well placed. Another free for not playing the ball was taken by Rees, who narrowly missed landing a goal. Beard, who deputised Fitzgerald at full- back for Treherbert, came into prominence with long kTcking. and Hanford, more parti- cularly of the three-quarters. was of the greatest service. Another incursion into the home territory alni&st brought about the downfall of the Merthy-r goal. the ball just skimming the upri £ hts. Tricky tactics on the edge of the scrum by Harris gave Mer- thyr a find hold in the visitors' 25, but Edwards neutralised the efforts by sure tack- ling. Merthyr, however, continued to press, and in some loose footwork Rees was injured and the services of the ambulance brigade were required. A re-arrangement of the back division was necessitated, and after Charles had failed to get through, Wyatt Reed was successful in breaking down the defence and run in behind the posts for Tom Ryan to place a. fine goal Half-time score: ?. T. P'ts. Merthyr 1 1 5 I -VT=?;bert .— 0 & & Immediately afterwards Thomas went near in the corner, but was recalled. Up to half time Merthyr well showed their superiority Half time: Final score: G. T. P'ts. Merthyr. 1 1 5 Treherfbert 0 0 0

I PILL HARRIERS V PONTYPRIDD Pontypridd were ? home this afternoon to the Monmouthshire team. The home sid ha? bOM ?eatn'e't? reorganised, and a g-ood game was anticipated. Teams: — Pontypridd: Back, W. J. Jones; three- quarter backs, Roy M'Gregor, Eric M'Gregor, D. Owen, and W. 'f-hoanas; half-baeke. T. Thomas and H. Llewellyn; forwards, J. Ryan, J. Davies, F. Kelland, D. Lewis, W. Harlacd, R. Mears, A. X'Gregar, and G. Evans. Pill Harriers: Back, E. Lamptrec; three, quarter baefcs, W- yotmng, M. Casey, W. Haley, and J. Kerr; half-backs, J. Wetter and G. Cheshire; forwards, H. Davies, F. Hathaway, L. Trump, E,. Lewis, A. M, G. Brodd. R. Carney, and D. Card. Referee: Mr. D. B. Davies, Mountain Ash. Pontypridd early in the game took up the aggressive, and the forwards tackling well dribbled right on the visitors' territory. Here a series <? smart bouts were brought off by the home three-quarters, the brothers Mao(hor and W. Thomas interpassmg with success, and Roy was only ta?kted on the verge of the line. The attack then veered round to the other wing, and Owen had equally hard lines in not getting over. Both sets of forwards were guilty of infringement in the scrums, and^this told against the effectiveness of the Play. The visitors were going strongly, and their backs were hand- ling constantly, but the Pontypridd tackling was very fine, Eric MacQregor being conspil cuous for his line tackling of Young.

PENYGRAIG V PORTHCAWL The seasiders were favoured with fine weather on their first visit to Penygraig. A good gam-e was anticipated, as Porthcawl gained a good reputation at their matoh last season with Llwynypia, and Penygraig are showing very promising form this season, although to-day several of the team were absent owing to injuries and other causee. Team..s:- Penygraig: Back, D. W. Griffiths; three- qurter backs, T. S. Jones, J. Da.vi<?, D. Lewis, and George Hemmings; half-backs, J. S. Jonee and Ike Thomas; forwards, F. Davies, T. Ponsford (eaptain), E. Evans, D. P. Bennett, Ted Mithan, M. Rawlins, Bob Jenkins, and T. Perking. Porthcawl: Back, Ivor Williams; three-j quarter backs, E, LeWis, W. Lewis, Thomas Burnett, and W. Bees; lialf-backs, W. J.Chn and 0. Harry; forwards, Tom Burn-ell, D. Hopkins, W. Watkins, J. wwis, J. Jenkins, W. Morris. Referee: Mr. Gowan, Pontypridd. w h?n the teams came on the neM it was 01l: w by Peny-raig, D. R. DaYies and D. Lewis taking the place of Jones and Heramiaies, and Mun- day was vice the Rev. S. R. Jones. The game at the start assumed fast proportions, and Griffiths, the home full-back, was the first to score. Shortly afterwards, King Thomas had a back pass, and scored a fine try. Bison was allowed a doubtful try for Peny- graig. which Griffiths, the full-back, oon- verted. Fallowing up smartly after a cross- kick, Lewis scored for Porthcawl end Bur- nell converted. Half-time scoTa: G. T. 1-t& I Penygaaig r 11 PoictiboQfWi '11 0 &

English League Matches ASTON YILLA V. NOTTS FOREST. I At Act-on, before 20,000 spectators. The Villa vinning- the toss, were aggressive at the start, but Malt-by defended well, and Dudley, at the other end, missed a good chance. B-ach-e shot through, but was pro-perly adjudged offside. The Forest forwards played up strongly, but Horrocks was unlucky, and the defenders on j )'?()t h -,ides acquitted th' both sides acquitted themselves particularly well. Ha?-time score: Goal. I Aston Yilla:,i. Göal'l Natts F-oreL ,.p' P. 0 NOTTS COUNTY V. MANCHESTER UNITED. I At i rent Bridge, before 11.0JU fpectators. The defence was beaten in the second minute, Jones going through and scoring for Notts with Cant re 11 grassed by Stacey. Lively play 1 ensued, Mcger and Iremonger saving two corners to Notts. Notts greatly worried the United defence, but A. Turnbuil equalised three minutes from the interval. Half-time score-. Goal. I Manchester United 1 I Notts County. 1 BUR.Y V. BRISTOL CITY. At Bury, before 10,COO spectators. Bury had the best of the opening play. Bi.rnie ehot at goal, and, although the ball rebounded into ,I,Lay, points were allowed on the ground that tne ball had struck the top of the netting. Bristol tried hard to equalised, but the home defence Droved sound. Half-time score: Goal I Bury. 1 Bristol City 0 LIVERPOOL V. SUNDERLAND. M M I At ..nnew, m tine weatHer, Dei ore zo.tJJ spectators. Liverpool had all the best of the opening play, but Sunderland's defence was very 'afe. Rcc-e saving on several occa,?5 ion?, Hoi ley scored for SUlldedand just beiore the interval. Half-time score: Goal. 1 Sunderland 1 Liverpool .I. 0 MIDDLESBROUGH V. BOLTON. I Half-tIme score: (joai. I Middlesbrough 0 | Bolton \Vand?rero 0 1 PRESTON V. BRADFORD CITY. I Half-time soore: Goal. I Preston North End 1 Bradford City 1 SHEFFIELD UNITED V. BLACKBURN. I Half-time score: Goal. I Sh?mpid United  1 Blackburn Hovers 0 NEWCASTLE V. EVERTON. I HaIJMime score: GoaL I -];tle"ü::t;7> 1Ü, Evcrton  2 t'OUU'EjNilAM V. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY. Half-time score: GoaL I Tottenham Hotspur 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0

ABERTILLERY V LLANHILLETH clayed at the Park, Abertillery, before a good crowd, and in genial weather. More than ordinary interest was evinced in the encounter, inasmuch as Llanhilleth were the winners last year of the Senior Division 0" the Monmouthshire League, and Aber- tihery were determined this year to supplant tht-u rivals. Tcams:- Abertillery: Goal, F. Prackley; backs,?. Rnook and Nash; half-backs. Lloyd and A. W. ?nook; forw, Gardner, Pratley, Pike, Flook, and Gi, Llanhilleth Goal, A. Thomas; backs Price and Woodland; half-backs, Lock and Cheese; forwards, King, Ware, Jones, Moon, and B. Newman. Referee, Mr. W. Lewis, Newport.

CWMPARC & TREORKY UNITED I V CARDIFF CITY This league match was played at Owmparc this aftcrneen in sunny weather and there was a big gate. THe homesters played reserves for lies and Jack Jones, but fielded a good eleven. Ujj to date they hold an un- beaten .record. The City were playing- their first ma.tch, and travelled with a strong team. The ground was in spl-endid condition. I Teams: Cwmparc and Treorky: Goal, Harry Jonee-, backs. Everett and Parson; half-backs, Wood- man, Mitchell, and Dick Jone.- 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- doii, W. Bcon, Evans, Huxtabl-e and A. Owen. Referee, Mr. Gording, Cardiff. Vjwmpark attacked from the kick-off, and I Simmonds saved from Hughes. Peake I dribbled past Nash, but stumbled when a score was certain. Fred Itieliards opened the score for the United, and Peake soon fol- lowed with another. The United kept up the I attack, but Naisih was very sound in the I defence. Harry Thomas sent in a lightning I shot, which juet miseed. Mitchell retired in-I jured. Half-time score Goals. I Cwmpark and Tivorky X Cardiff City 0 I

MARDY V BRISTOL CITY I RESERVES This match wao; played at Bristol this after- noon. Teams: — Bristol City: Goal, Temesy: backs, Hasfield and Marr; half-backs, Clarke, Chapman, and and Cross; forwards, Gould, Spea-re, Rad- ford, Poole, and Rrimble. Mardy: Goal, W. W. Williams; backs, Hugh Jones and Hales; half-backs, R. A. Nash, I Hill, and T. Jones; forwards, W. Olden, J. Lewis, F. Latham, W. Jacobs, and J. lite. Mardy started with pretty football, and they were led by Latham to the home g-oal, where the centre forward shot over. The City then broke away on the left wing, and a centr being oent in, H. Jones slipped, and Radford scored. Immediately ifter the saine player again scored after taking the ball half the leng-th of the field and beating all opposition. Lewis being fouled near the goal, Mardy were awarded a penalty. H. Jones* 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 dropping 1ll the goal mouth, but Temesy saved. Williams then brought off a fine clearance from Spear, who shot hard. Mardy were attacking at half-time. Half-time score: Goals. Bristol Reserves 2 Mardy 1 Final score: Goals. Bristol City Reserves 3 1

iCAERLEON v HICHCROFT, RO-CERSTONE I A large crowd welcomed the champion team a.t Caerleon to-day in the opening league match of the season. Uniortunately, owing to a bereavement, Caerleon lacked the ser- vices of ElJoe Janes, their crack centre for ward. Within two minutes of the start Arthurs BOOred1or the visitors. Following the re-start Williajme sent in. a shot for Caerleon. which Davies cleared. Henry and G-eorge Jones n.ade several pretty runs, and experienced hard luok in not equal,isin,g on several occa- siors. Thorbuin, for Caerleon, in appealing, all-awed the visiting fo<rwards to get up, and Clarke scored a soft goal. A free a-wa-rdf3,1 to Highcuoft was well-placed by Osmond, and Rar 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 magnifioent run right through the home defence, and scored. High Gross appeared to take things easily, and had no difficulty in keeping Caefrleon out. Aftar a fine run by Harry Jones for Caerleon, which deserved a score, Warrel put in a stinging shot, whioh pla.ced the visitors five goals ahead. Half-time score: Goals. 1 Highcroft "4 OaerleoJi 0

BARRY DOCK ALBIONS VLLANBRADACH I I At the Buttrills, Barry Tea-ms:- I I I -Uianoradaon: UDal, U. Jones; backs, Padi- n.aie 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'Don-aid; half-backs, E. Dodd. Swift. and Lewis; forwards, Prioe, Williams, Martin, Westall, and Griffiths. The Albiont3 were poorly represented, and commenced a man short. With the slope in their favour the visitors went off with a bang, and Connor was severely tested, but met the shots 'well. Llanbradach continued to assume the aggressive, but the home for- wards i-elieved the pressure with a combined rush. However, it was only, a temporary relief, a,nd Llambradaoh returned to the attack, Gnff VHlliams netting with a daisy outer, and Tudor followed with No. 2 shortly afterwards. Half-time score: GbaLg. I I.lanbre?[:t.lS. I Barry Dock -Al-biciis 0 1 A new bail was lequdsitiomed on the re- start, and Barry commenced to press. It was not long before Price took advantage of a centre from GriffLtihs, and the left wing •scored nicely for the homesters. From the play that followed they should have addid more thaai a brace of goaJs had they not failed to take advantage of several oppor- tunities. Price had ha-rd lines with another fine shot, the balil dropping just in front of the goal and bounding over the bar. Although Barry continued to press until time was called there was no further score. Final score: Goals. I Liawhradach 2 Barry Dock Alb-ions 1 1

CORINTHIANS v. BARRY WEST END. I At Llandaff Fieras. Play opened very evenly, then the Corinthians indulged in some nice passing, end Ivor Williams netted a fine goal. Mistakes by the Barry halves let in the Corinthians, and Morgan netted a second goal. Half-time .score: Corinthians, 2 goals; Barry West End, nil. As in the first half play opened evenly in this. Dunn, however, scored a nice goal for Barry. Then Harris put the Corinthians further ahead. Just before time Dujin again scored for the visitors. Final sooJ;é: Corinthians, 3 goals; Barry West End, 2 goals.

I RABBIT COURSING I One of the annual rabbit ooursing matches took place at Leokw-ith Common to-day. The oompetition-a.<; far as such competitions go was conducted in a manner w-hich could call for no interference from the solitary oon stable present. However, a spectator loudly complained that the "sport" was illegal, and demanded that the constable shoukl arrest those present." As these num- bered quite 300 and as no legal cruelty wae xaortaceahlet Uie caasfeaiife took DO actfion.

TREHARRIS v BRISTOL ROVERS  ? RESERVES .?? Played at Treharrie. Teamis:- Treharris: Goal, Bailiff; full-backs, F. Smaj-t and Timins; half-backs, Owen, Tagg Williams, and Martin; forwards, Barlow, Abley, Philipps, Jones, and Hawkins. Bristol Rovers Kee^erves: Goal, Dennery; full-buckiS, Osborne and Chens; half-backs, H. Philipps, Glendenning, and Gage; for- wards, Williams, Bennett, Payne, Millard, and Jones. Referee: Mr. Summerhill, Bristol. Treharris gained the toss, and were helped by a very light breeze. Bristol were first away, but a faulty clearance by Smart almost let Millar in. Tagg Williams easily robbed Glendenning, anu transferred to Barlow, who centred rather far back, but Phillips almost immediately secured, and his shot went a trifle wide. Hawkins troubled the visiting defence, but Abley headed the ball over the bar. A foul against Martin was not improved upon. Play now became fast, and the ball was quickly taken from end to end, but both oe-ts of backs tackled resolutely. Jones mads a pretty run along the line, and the ball coming to Payne, the latter mis- kicked and lost an excellent chance. Play I kept in it-he homesters' half, and Grange sent ¡ in a rattling shot to Tagg Williams, whose head prevented the ball from entering the net. Barlow changed the venue with a huge kick, but Grange again prevented further ground being gained. Subsequently Martin was robbed by Glendenning, and Millard nearly scored. A minute later Hawkins had only Demmery to beat, but he overran the ball. Up to this time Hawkins had been playing a brilliant game, and time and again he beat Phillips and Osborne, -only to see his centres going a-begging. Half-time score: Goals.  Treha.rri?? 0 Bristol Hovers 0 I

TON PENTREvWELTON ROVERS I Played at Welton in favourable weather on I a soft field. Teaiiis:- Welton: Goal, Catley; backs, Smith and Woodward; jitaif-backs, Bowden, Musprat-t, and Chambers; forwards, Read, Parfitt, laibot,, Shearn, and Carler. Ton Pentre: Goal, Percival; backs, J. Jones and Russell; ball-backs, W. Jones, H. Wil- liams, and Evans; forwards, J. Williams, Curtis, Fife, Davis, and T. Williams. Referee: Mr. J. Sweet, Bristol. The sun shone brilliantly. The visitors got away with a rush. but Welton's first advance was successful. Parfitt breasting past Percival off Carter. Welton with the sun behind them, took four corners. Percival saved grandly from Shearn, who later sent over at terrific speed. Welton were playing strongly, and repatedly had the Welsh defence in danger. T. Willia-ns missed a good centre from J. Williams. Fife had a nice chance, but shot over. Pentre took a corner, and the game became tnore even. Periival saved grandly from Read and Catley from Hugh Williams. Ton Pentre forged ahead, ann Fife narrowly missed off a corner. The visitors should have had a penalty. Cathley saver a smart shot from J. Williams. Curtis made a fine drive but Catley cleared. Talbot put in a fine dashins move, beat two I opponents, and scored two minutes to interval. HaJf-time E?eore- Goal&. I :f.; t<¡:t: :7. r I Ton Pen trc.? 0

ABERDARE V BARRY I These teams met for the first time tnis season in a Western League match on the Aberdare Athletic Ground, in fine weather, and before a big crowd. The recent rains had made the ground rather soft, but, thanks to the sun during the day, the turf was not too bad for a fast and open game. The visitore 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 losing a train connection the game wat3 delayed for some time. Goodwin (the home captain), Lewis, and Parker made their welcome re-appearance in the ranks of the homesters, while a trial was given to Harries, late of the Bristol Rovers, at centre forward, and Bradbury was moved to left wing, in the place of Prowse. Teams:— Aberdare: Goal, Tyler; backs, Goodwin ano Lewis; half-backs, Parker, Farrington, and Watts; forwards, Tippett, Leonard, Harries, T D. Jones, and Bradbury. Barry: Goal, Llewellyn; backs, Bilson and Bryant- half-baokrs Johnson, Yarr and Fox; forwards, Burbidge, Brooks, Rayman. Thornhiil, and Sta.Ilworthy. Referee, Mr. Palmer, Bristol. Barry kicked off seventeen minutes late, and at the last minute it was found that for Barry Powell re-placed Til) bet ts. Abcrdare got away, and Leonard got* in a cross-snot, which Llewellyn cleared. The homesters attacked. and Leonard, getting away, looked like scoring, but off-side play by one of the homesters lost Aberdare a certain chance. Barry assumed the aggressive, but Farring- don checked their progress. A smart move- ment by the homjfc front line put the Barry goal in jeopardy, and T. D. Jones put in a fine shot, which was cleared by Llewellyn. Farr, the Barry centre half, was conspicuous for breaking up the combination of the homesters. Llewellyn, the visiting custodian, was severely ttoo by Poweir and L-oonard, but emerg-ed admirably. Taking advantage of a mise-kick by the home back, Barry threatened the home goal. but Hyman shot yards over the bar, with only Tyler to beat. Both sides were struggling hard to score, ihrnt. nothinc came. Half-time: Goals. I Aberdare 'o £ :a. 

PORT TALBOT V MONO (CLYDACH) I The first fixture of the season between the above strong combinations was played on I the Port Talbot Central Athletic Ground- Teams — Port Talbot: Goal, Woodhall; full-backs, A. Davieis and A. N. Other; half-backs, A. Evans, J. Morgan, and Arthur; forwards, G. Page, A. Coulson, Oakley, T. Bowen, and gout hall. Mond: Goal, Thomas: full-backs, Hetber- ington and Hodon; half-backs, Grigsby, Thening, and Clarke; forwards, Carty, Tur- ner, Baxter, Davideon, and S. Evans. Final score: Mond, 3 goals; Port Talbot, nil. The Ecorere were: Davidson ..(2) and Turner.

NEW TREDEGAR V BRITHDIR I At New Tredegar. The homesters started, and forced play to Brithdir territory, where Sleath and Thomas were cheered for fine play. Brithdir retaliated, and forced a corner, but Bullock saved side. A little later the visitors were awarded a penalty, and Hughes sent in a terrific shot, but uRs- sel 1 saved beautifully. A nice run by Bullock nearly ended in a soore. At this stage Chat- win was injured, and was attended by the St. John's Ambuianoe Brigade, who were on the field in readiness. A neat pass from Alford enablffi Bullock to score, and shortly afterwards Ted LlOYd nearly ffot through.  Ha?-time sc&re: Goal. New Tr?'eg'ar.?. 1 BTit,hdir.?. 0

I MERTHYR TOWN-Vu RADSTOCK I The return match in the Western league competition took place on the Penydarren Park, Merthyr, this afternon, the weaiher being beautifully fine. Merthyr were victo- rious at Radetock by three goals to nil a couple of weeks ago, and the supporters of the home team were, therefore, confident that their favourites would add another two points to their credit. With one exception, the Merthyr team was the same as that which defeated Weymouth on Monday last, W. Davies taking the place of Coward at centre forward. TeaIll6 Merthyr Town: Goal, Daw; full-baclsg, Wightman and M'Naught; half-backs, Kelly (captain), Llewellyn, and Pemberton; for- wards, Chapman, Wooton, W. Davies, Fisher, and Whitaker. Radstock: Goal, Simons; full-backs, Young and Gawzers; half-backs, Coleman, G. Lot- chen, and Hodgett; forwards, S. lotchen, T. Lotchen, Hyman, C. Lotchen, and Yarlett. Merthyr won the toss and Radstock kicked off. The locals, by clever passing, got down to the visitors' goal, but the shot went over the bar. They again attacked, and Chapman put in a splendid shot, which Symonds put over the bar, conceding a corner, which went wide of the mark. A second corner came a moment after, but this was cleared. A break- away by Radstock ended in S. Latcham scor- ing a line goal. Merthyr again attacked Wightman, placing well to Davies, who shot over when in a good position. Whitaker was next prominent with a ground run and oentre which struck the side of the net. The visitors again looked dangerous, but Wight- man cleared. Latcham essaked another shot at goal, but the ball went over. The visitors were now playing better and having more of the game. their half-back line tacking well. A corner to Merthyr was not improved upon. The locals. kept up the pressure, but failed to get through. Woot-ton put in a stinging shot, but Symonds was equal to the occasion. Half-time: Goals. I Radstock -— 1 =k .n:'7: I

SPLOTT ALBIONS V -PENARTH PARISH I CHURCH Final scores Goals. Cardiff Splott Albions 8 Penarth Parish Church Reserves 2 Brady, Griffiths, and Davies (2 each), Martin I aad Salter scored for the Albions, and Wil- I liams for the Reserves.

HOCKEY. I Newport, 7; Intermediate Old Boye, 0.

JUBILEE PARK DISAPPOINTMENTS I Cardiff Fruiterers wore down to play Car- diff Welsh, but the latter, for some reason, cancelled the match- Grange Harriers were also down to play, btrt did not turn up.

RISCA. The Church lAds' Brigade team opened their season last Saturday, when they enter-1 t?in?d a team selected by Mr. Hilt?n: Mitchem. The Bri gave a very good dis- play, and w iN1 a !itHe mor e ometice and I a. better pliaying Comad fthar uta cUxalop unto & good 46de. ,,).

RUGBY FINALS. li.: Adamsdown United, 1 try; llUton. nil. Grangetown, 6 points; Oomet-etreet Insti- tute, nil. Cardiff Centrals, 3 points; Barry, nil. Half-time .-Ta ly waiii, 5 points; Cwmbran, nil. Canton Institute, 28 points; Splott Cru- saders, nil. Cardiff Hornets. 11 points; Boimney Ath- letic, 10 points. Soorers.-F. Lake, J. Roley, and Evans. Final: Tredegar, 1 try; Risca, nil. Three-quarter time: Newbridge 6 points; Wattsville, nil. Neath II., 17 points; Glyn-Neath, nil. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Llwynypia 1 5 20 0 0 0 B. Jones scored two tries, Penkham aud Eddie Phillips one each. ASSOCIATION RESULTS. Barry Villa, 1; Barry Y.M.C.A.. 1. Burbidge scored for the Villa, and Davies for the Y.M.C.A. Pyke-street Old Boys (Barry), 6; Barry Y.M.C.A. Seconds, nil. Barry Island, 2; Barry Intermediate Old Boys, 0. Splott Wesleyans, 9; City Mental Hospital, 2. Splot.t Baptists. 4; University Settlement, 2. Final: Nelson, 3 goals; Treharris Ree., 2. Cardiff Camerons, 5; Cardiff Corporation, 0. High-street School Old Boys, Barry, 1; Fyke-street School Old Boys, 1. Romilly School Old Boys (Barry), 0; Cadox- ton Wesleyans, 0. Barry Woodlands, 4; Barry Juniors, 1. Roath-road Wesleyans, 5; Wellfielde, 1. Guildford J-uiiiors, 4; Longcross Juniors, 0. Shandon Villa, 7; Roath Crescents, 4. Gordons, 1; Eastbournes, 0. Mackintosh 3; Cardiff United, 0 (friendly Radyr Seconds. 3; Grange Old Boys, 2. Grange Juniors, 2; St Luke's, 2. Docks Institute, 4; University Settlement, 0. match). Park Villa, 5; West End, 4. Y.M.C.A. Juniors, 3; Victoria United Seconds, 1. Splott Lbenezer, 3; ClaTe Ga-rdens, 1. Cathedral United Whites, 2; Stripes, 0. Penhill. 2: Penarth Triuity, 0. Scorers: M. Jones a.nd D. Beatt. Ha.If-time.-Pozitlottyn, 2; Trehafod, 0. lialf-time.-Troedrhi-A-fur-h, 3; Pentrebach, 0 Mardy Albions, 2; Maindee Crescents, 0. Mardy Albions, 2; Maindy Crescents, 0. Notts Forest, 0; Aston Villa, 0. Bury, 1; Bristol City, 2. Notts County, 3; Manchester United, 2. Sunderland, 4; Liverpool, 1. For Continuation see Stop Press.

Telegraphic Delay Owing to a mag-netic storm over a wide area this afternoon telegraphic arrangements broke down, and at the time of going to press a very large number of results had not come to hand.

TELEGRAPHIC WORK DELAYED The Post Office early this afternoon noti- fied the prevalence of a great magnetic storm, similar to that of six years Ago, which causes an almost complete interrup- tion of telegraph and ca-ble work, though. curiously enough, the trunk t-elephone ser- vice is unaffected. Since noon there has been wholesale dislocation of business, not only in the United Kingdom but on the Continent, and in America, and hundreds of messages are awaitiag transmission ait tlie Transatlantic Cable offices.

MERTHYR. Merthy.r's display against their "near and dear" rivals, Ton Pentre, on Saturday last was not a very brilliant one. Before the big- gest crowd ever assembled at a club match on Penydarren Park, the Rhonddaites proved the victors by two goals to one. The game, from :1. spectator's point of view, was not a pi easing one. It was one of the kick-and-rush order, and questionable tactics, and the visitors certainly proved themselves the better at that. style of alleged football. On a question of science there was only one team in it, but the visitors' tactics quite upset the homesters' calculations. Indeed. 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 not seem 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 Weymouth was a more pleasant one t.o watch. A good deal more football was seen than on Saturday. The homesters won by 2 goals, and with the chances that came their wa.y. it might have been more. There was plenty of pretty individual PIILY, but an utter lack of that dash or devil" at the last moment, which epells goals-and goals the spectator wants. Three changes were made from the team which opposed Ton, McNaught, Pemberton and Chapman appearing. They all did well, Pemberton, perhaps, never giving a better dis- play for the club. Chapman at outride right is a likely man, and pleased the crowd. He would have done far better had he not been literaUy starved. The "great little Jimmy" again put in some of his solo runs, and from one of Ibis perfeot centres Toward headed a perfect goal. By the way, have the committee done anything "Towards" getting a Nu gent"? Troedyrhiw were too good for the Eeserree in a Glamorgan League match at Troedy- rhiw. The Reserves put up a good fight, and did not deeerve to lose a 4-1 margin. Two of the goals were gifts to the Stars, who, by the way, aire a smart combination. Symmoinds Campbell, Tom Jones, and tihe left wing did well, and the Reserves have a. fine custodian in Lewie.

TREHARRIS. Treha.rris 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 'Dariane by the odd goal in five last Saturday on the Ynys Meadow. This being a friendly. it was only neoetssaxy 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 &toned after the match. Tyler's cleverness in goaJ is sportingly ack!iw>wledged, but still he had no earthly ohaaice 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. TreharriB Reserves A.F.C. had an easy walk- over last Saturday against Brithdir. The score does not indicate this, being only 5 for to nil against. The Reserves netted 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 last; it was a narrow win by the odd goal in three. Bill Parry (assistant secretary Merthyr Town A.F.C.), who plays cerxtre forwa.rd for the Thur&da.ys, made no mistake in notching the winning goal. The Trelewis Second Division team played their first league match last Saturday with Trehafod, 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- aman Windsors at home last Saturday. Although the Aanimanites were a weightier side, the homesters managed to keep one point.

TON PENTRE. I The event of the week in Soccer circles was the ma?ch between Quee&s Pexk ]Mmg*" and Ton. The visitors <?me with a ?MM mv-ta- tion, and had not been defeated this season. Thus it was not quite expected that the Rhondda boys would maintain theii- ground record for the second year. The committee of the home dub, with oom- mendable enterprise, have this year initia,ted a new order of things in the Rhondda In bringing some of the best Soccer ooinbin* tions in the country to try conclusions with their team, and Monday's attendance was encouraging to them, showing as it chid that the puiblic were willing to support them in their efforts. Supporters of the mnie were well rewarded for turning up in such goodly nlumbers, for they witnessed a match full of interest from Ptart to finish. There was not a dull minu-te from the kick-off to the final, when there was a big about for the homesters for recording a score of 3 goals to 1. First honours are due to Fyfe (the cap- tain), who played his best. He kept hw own rank well in hand throughout, aad did not miss a single optxwtunity that came his way He bad two faithful henchmen in Tom I Davies and Alb. Ourtis. Pa.rry, suffering l from an injury received at Aberdare, gave a good show until, unfortunately, lie I wrenched his leg, and, though pluckily hold- ing on to the finish, could not in the cir- cumstances do himælf juetice, whilst Johnny Williams, who was at outside right, Ii fully maintained bio zeoutfttaon as a sood oQ-iound mw.

EXPLANATION OF DIAGRAM IN ARTICL* I ON PACE 1. The explanation of the figilres in thi diagram in Mr. J. L. Williamss article Qk Page 1 is a.s follows:— 1. Left wing three-quarter. 2. Left oent,re three-quarter. 3. Right centre three-quarter. 4. Right wing three-quarter. 5. IM<le half. 6. Outside half. 7. Full-back.

I Football Competitions A NEW ONE NEXT WEEK The team selecting competition annotrnoe in last Saturday's Football Express elicited a keen contest, and there were a larga number of prize 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 watchi the "Evening Express" next week.

"He Will Play No More' W. J. TREW AGAIN INJURED Followers of football generally will learn with regret that W. J. Trew, the Swansea) Pnd Welsh international captain, has sus- tained an injury which will probably mean .tÍI final retirement from football. Whilst training for the Plymouth match- on Thursday he twisted the left knee, and! water hau now gathered, with other com- plications. The same knee kept Trew out of the field for a couple of seasons. He himself says be fears he will play no more. His loss cannot) be over-estimated.

I Boxing. I CHALLENCE TO EDDIE CARSEY Digger Stanley is prepa-rcd to meet Eddi Carscy, the bosom friend of Fred Weteh, tOl a purse not low than 1;200. ,ea,t.sy Hackett lii also prepared to box tht young American twenty rotunds it a purse i offered by Mr. A. F. Bettiirson or the Mount tain Ash Syndicate. Followiug in the steips of that world-famoug pair, Jim DiLscoll and Freddy Welsh, wha have placed IA'ai, right at the top oi the tree in the bojung world, ioung Eddie Morgan, of Jnerthyr, bids lair to add to the number. Already the 7et. 41b. champion of Wales, on Monday evening at Pontypridd he takee on Youmif Joey Smith, of London, who, though but a youngster, is yet the hero of over !M fights, tor the 7?t. championship of the world. The pair contest the best, of 20 rounds with 4oz. gloves for E.50 aside and a fSD pur be. y oung Eddie is one of the team of clever lads run by Danny Davies, Merthyr, and learnt run by Da,niiy I)avies, his boxing in company with "ifcumy's" other lamous youngster, Y(>wlg Jennings," who has several timet; met Young Smitn in thq ring, sharing tlie honours on one occasion, Eddie, who, besides being a bit heavier, is also reckoned by judges to be bWLtoe-r than Jennings, who at his best, and on this fornt his supporters await with confidence his entrj into the ring on Monday. Quick on his fee he Sghts weil w???l both han&, a.nd 1- good punch in each. He is being trajj?d fol the eemt in Cardiff by Jimmy DriBcoU, aji? his association with the famous Welshman should stand him in good stead ae?inM< Young Smith He gives away a few pound, to Smith. Win or lose on Monday, his sup- porters are open to make a match for JCM aside, open to CIOO, to meet auyone in BD8- land at 7st.

PLAYER'S LEG BROKEN j Accident on Llandaff Fields During the progress of a practice metoft at Llandaff Fields in connection with tbt AngelinarStreeV Mission Association Club, 4 player, by the name oi Meeds, had the IJria. fortune to break his leg. It appears tiMK 'in some scrambling play he fell, and his leg doubled underneath him. whilst three oppo- nents fell on him. The ace-iderit appeared to be unavoidable. The injured player waa taken to a doctor on a. stretcher.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS F. Sullivan "(OairdifFi.—The following team represented Wales agaanst the Maoris at I Swansea on December 24. 1888: -BacIk, J. B. Webb Nk-wport); three-quarter ba<c.ks. G. Thomas (Newport), C. S. Arthur (Cardiff), R. L. Oarrett (Penarth), and N. Biggs (Cardiff); half-backs, W. Stadden (DewHbury and Oar- diff) aDd C. J. Thomas (Kewiporti; forwards. Hill (Cardiff), Towers (Swansea), Harding (Newport), Nicholls (Cardiff), G-riffiths vLlan- elly), Hannen WIpOrt;), Bland (Cardiff), and Bowen (Swansea)

W AIR RIFLE SHOOTING; Anchor. Chriet'ns'n 5546545—?5 I Smith ..4 4 5 54 5 5—32 S. Evans ..5 4 3 3 J 5 4—27 F. Cook .5 4 4 45 4 5—51 H. Cook ..5 5 4 4 4 5 4—31 W. Burris 4454456-31 E. Martin .4 5 4 4 5 5 4—31 W. Sturt ..44354429 C. James .45 4 45 4 4—30 i. Hainee ..3 4 3 4 4 5 4—27 A. Butland 45555534 T. Davies ..5 5 4 5 &-34 Tota.) 370 The return match will next week. -Bath Arms, Wnrtoe. Chepherd ..4 5 4 4 5 5 S. Huryard 4 4 5 3 4 &-2t B. Nicholls 3 5 2 3 3 4 4—24 C. Card .4 4 5 3 4 3 &-24 S. Cook .4 4 544 5 4—JO w Yarnetl 3454454-29 A. Martin 3.5 4 4 3 4-21 J. Mark 4 34435 4—27 W. Hedges 3.5 4 5 4 I) 5-31 C, Martin .5 44 4 34 4—28 Greenfield .444455 4—3Q W. Penny .4544563—30 Total 34* take place at the Aaohoq

YSTALYFIRA. Ystalyfera scored a fine victory over Cry- want in the Swa-neea League Tournament. They re-organised their team, and the changes were for the best. In their first match they lost. to Swansea Gaework* by 8 goals to 2. Their victory over Crynant was by 5 goals to 1. Most credit muet be given to Hughes, th. Ystalyfcra 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 øn. shots. Higgs, at right half, was sound. He ic capt-adn of the team, and Fred Smiles is vicei oaptain. He notched two good goals afte4 smart individual work.

gTWTR. EXCURSIONS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. FIRST LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FOOTPBtAXB MATCH. BRISTOL CITY V. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR, at ASHTON GATE, BRISTOL. DAY TRIP to BRISTOL, YVESTON-SUPEft MARE. and BATH. Leave Pontycynnmar 7-t a.m., Nantymoel 7-7, Ogmore Vale 7-14, Maea teg 7-20, Tondu 7-40, Bridgend 7-40. Llantr"nt 8-10, Penvgraig 7-40, Tonyrefail 7-60 a.m. HALF-DAY TRIP to BRISTOL. Leave CAR. DIFF 1-58 p.m., NEWPORT 2-15, Brymmawj 12-15, Nantygio 12-22, BJaina 12-27, Abertillerj 12-34, Ebbw Vale 12-20, Grumlin 12-54, Abercar* 1-3, Risca 1-14 p.m. FAHE, 2s. 6d. (From BRYNMAWR, 2s. gd.), For See Bills, or send Post-card 11( Stations or Offices. el238 JAMEtS C. INGLES, General Manage PENYDARREN P AB-K, MERTHYR THE MERTHYR TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB WILL PLAY. On MONDAY, SEPTEMBFIL-Zth. at 4.50, CROYDON COMMON, Who have beaten Ley ton, Exatar Ofejr, &II( millwa-L this seaeoa. Croydon Common Team: Bewttaoa Christie, Boden, Teuton, Ryan, Hadley (Enj lish international), Froet, Coitus, GittiiM Harrow, Gorman, and llodg-Uirwon tWeiA international). VALUE FOR YOUR MOMJCX. &VAS CWMSYFIOG ROVERS A.F.C. require Pixtara* Home and Away; nearly all datce opes; awara age 19 to 22.—Aj)plv to A. T. P.. Secretary, J5, Brmteg- twraoe, Alexandra-road, New Tredegar. e4031*27 PE?ABTH SECONDS V. CARDIFF _&ERV C?tUS Arme Park, b"urday, Sept4mber 19o3l X.te?-<? at 3jo. <U4a VICTORIA PMMS. A.F.C. Want !'n\uM wI" Junior Teams; have ne?fiy all d&tes open.—Apply CL g l:-QntUi,dn.opeA. *394^2$ ABBBTIULERY req'Ure Home and Haaw F1xt for OoL 16, at Abenillery. and Dec. 16 Away.—j?S to G. Abraham, ATdw?? Gbdstano-sL? el? MACKINTOSH AJ.C. (Cardiff and IXstric* DtTislon 1) waats match next Saturday, guar&aiS preferred.—Apply, K Jojkb, IlLft. aae., 4J, Dmcom (treat, Doatb, Cardiff. ?RNH<.EKYDDALBIO?S A.F.C. bafoDoft.t Open.—A?my: 0ci0b& 2ad, !6Ui. XoTuMnr 1 S? DmoOer UAL, Femmry 26thl March lZt? N Al:b ?mh; Rome: October 9th, January 8h, Fatwuwv iiS mii,' Mmh 5th, 19th, April 9th aid 2inL-F. S Hon. Secretary. 0003ftv ?EWTOJ{t &A N'IBÃ.P.c. 0? Home :nnures. Ootab- 2 -4 a. —? MAxch 12, ud ae?e?I At?y m'xt?w Opm?-ja???jt? ? W. OoaMB. at?e?am?t? T?M?W<<<?Mt.??