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FINE FORWARDS1 i
FINE FORWARDS All Whites Ex- I tended by Neath. I  ?T5???T' JOE REES' GREAT I -4 DISPLAY. ) I (By PEN DRAGON.") I In the light of what happened at St. Helen's on Saturday, one wonders why Neath have been doing so badly. Tl. >ie were periods during which they looked like winning. Their forwards were a trong, resolute lot who revelled in the rushes, and their kclding was an ol ject lesson in thoroughness. It was not, per- haps, clever football, but it was on* of the fastest forward games within my re- collection. The marvel of it is that the tv. o packs lasted so well. They were up and down the field like a lot of terriers, yet they finished up comparatively fresh. Like Swansea, the All Blacks have all along been at a disadvantage behind. That was why they lost at Newport. I heard it the other day t-hat their forwards were not up to the pre-war standard; but whatever their shortcom- ings may be in the scrummage, I am sure that they have never done better I in the rushes than they did on this occa- sion. TOUCH AND GO. I I It was touch and go all the way I through. Until about half an hour be- fore the end Swansea looked like losing. There had been several attempts to drop goals bv both sides, but before the in- terval Neath had bustled Swansea off their game, and when they got the lead they made a valiant attempt to keep it. The turning point came when Ben Hey- non dropped his goal. This score was thoroughly deserved, for Swansea had been pressing for quite a quarter of an hour. A moment before Anthony Evans crossed ,and although he was re- called, those in a position to see main- tained that a score should ave been allowed. Willie Jones's try was not of I the accepted Welsh pattern. it came after some scrambling play, hut the scorer at any rate deserved commenda- tion for the way in which he got to the hrdl after it had been kicked over the line. KEEN BUT CLEAN. I It was a game in which* tronper might easily have been lost. The tackling was not exactly of the feather bed variety, hut the feeling was always good, and the ftoppages owing to injuries only num- bered two or three. It was unfortunate that the diminutive Neath half-back, Watkins, damaged his knee. He stuck pluckily to his task, but it was evident that he was badly handicapped. By the way, Watkins must be about the smal- lest man operating in first-class football. lie is a pocket edition of The Bullet." There was an improvement in the play of Willie Jones. He varied his play nicely at times, and it was evident that lie and Beynon had been practising some new moves. What Jones wants is a little more pace. Beynon and Joe Reos were our best backs. The outside half was all out for a dropped goal almost from tho commencement, and the way in which he manteuvred for position shoflted I him to be an opportunist of the first watflf# 'I THE "STAR" TURN. I The outstanding player of the match I was undoubtedly Hees. He did not impress during the first ten minutes but when once he had settled down he lacked with fine length and judgment. His tackling was quite a feature of the Ifame, and his fielding when travelling at 1 ip speed served to emphasise what a fire f accessor to Jack Bancroft we have dis- < >vored. We saw Dr. Gwyn Thomas at Lis best during the first ten minutes. Afterwards he was given less room in iuch to work, and towards the end he al- wed himself to be tackled in possession < u two or three occasions. There was Lnrfl polish about our back play—more balance about the team fere and aft-yet: y,. saw very little in the way of passing. i, l or one thing the marking was too close. Tho new wing, Frank Palmer, was seen t) advantage on defence. ITe also showed judgment, by quickly following up his hides. In this way lie several times pre- -^nf-pd Millett from getting in a reply tackling the man and the ball. Jeffreys ] at! practically no chance. Rowlands 'I vas better than usual: Grey not quite so f-'ood. Our best forward wns R. llux- liible. He has come on greatly this season, but never has he done better than h-3 did on Saturday. THE NEATH STANDPOINT. My Neath correspondent, Rover," | writes:- j Although chiefly a duel between j the forwards, the game was a series! of thrills, and as brilliant and I attractive as any exhibition of Kugby it has been my privilege to wit- ness. Swansea were exceedingly for- tunate in snatching the laurels of vic- tory in the concluding stages of the I game; it was unexpected and not alto- gether deserved. But the All Blacks are gettin,g accustomed to the frowns of 1 fate: yet. withal, they come up smiling, and I think I can sincerely say that they have left behind at Cardiff, Newport and Swansea a reputation as fragrant as a bower of June roses. It was a compact made at the beginning of the season that whatever the result Rugbv 'rust be made attractive, and Captain Will Hop- kins and his men have kept ?hat com- pact faithfully. GREAT FORWARDS. i My friend and colleague "Pendragon" Jias no doubt described the game. Apart from saying it was like the swing of a pendulum. with a mutual defence as solid as a fortress, and with an attack as sharp as the point of a bayonet, I will accept his version. Collectively, the All Blacks' iorwards have never played with gN-U tel dash, cohesion, and understanding Their i rushes were like a whirlwind, sweeping all before them, except Joe Rees, the home custodian, who was as safe as a rock, and the one and only man who taved his side from defeat. His play on Saturday reminded me of th« famous Gamlin, and having seen all the lirst-class j organisations in Wales play this season, I unhesitatingly acclaim Joe Rees as the cleverest full-back in the Principality to- day. In the first half the Neath octette dominated the situation, and but for that regrettable injury to Eddie Watkins- I who, despite the pain and suffering which made him limp, played like a hero at the base of the cerum-1 do not think I should now be called upon to sing the song of the vanourshed. It would be un- fair to siegle out any of the forwards for special mention when they all played so. veil; if the game in which they fought BO gallantly was lost, they won something, and that was the admiration of the Swan- sea spectators. 00 OR DIE SPIRIT. j Behind the Neath pack the same spirit lCont. ued at foot of neit column.) (Continued from preceding column.) of determination existed. Although the opportunities to display the scienco of combination were rare, individual bril- liance in defence and attack uore than made up for any deficiency. Dr. Gwyn Thomas, more particularly in the early stages of the game found touch with judicious kicks and remarkable judg- ment. Lieut. Vernon Hill, who gave Neath the lead by dropping a goal from a mark, played his greatest game of the season, whilst- his wing man, \V..i-ett, was an outstanding player. It is a thou- sand pities that his opportunities are so few and far between, and I feel con- vinced that we have not yet seen the capabilities which the young and talented wing undoubtedly issess. On the left wing, Bryn Richards id n-any smart things, whilst Leopold, who was in a new position as centre three-quarter, j left nothing to be desired. Pep i\1' Tin's debut as outside-half was a success, and between him and Eddie Watkins there was complete understanding. AN UNEXPECTED REVIVAL. lo me the resu was a gi-k-at iisappOint- ment; at half-time, with Neath leading by threo points 1 thought victory was well- established I did tot count upon the rlo- vival of the S'.v-*i.sea forwards, who in the second half played with consistent dash, roserved as they were by their wonderful ftill-back. Swansea's victory is not a matter for congratulation; they won by a fluke. And thue is no reason to lament o'er Neath's defeat. I am con- fident that when Black and White clash again—it was White and Black la&t Saturday—the tables will be reversed I
I Saturday's Results.
Saturday's Results. FIRST LEAGUE. Preston North End 2. Liverpool 1. Sheffield United 1, Aston Villa 2. Sunderland 2, Newcastle United 0. West Bromwich 1. Sheffield Wed. 3. Oldham Athletic 0, Manchester U. 3. Middlesbrough 0, Chelsea 0. Manchester City 3, Derby County 1. Arsenal 3, Notts County 1. Bradford City 3, Blackburn A. 1. Burnley 2, Bradford 6. Evertpn 3, Bolton Wand. 3. SECOND LEAGUE. Leicester City 0, South Shields 0. Lincoln City 0, Port Vale 0. Bnrnslpy 4. Wolverhampton W. 1. Birmingham 2, Eotherham County 2. Bury 3, Clapton Orient 0. Coventry City 0, Blackpool 0. Fulham 1, West Ham United 2. Iluddersfiold Town 1, Bristol City 0. Hull City 4, Stockport County 1. Notts Forest 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1, Stoke 3, Grimsby Town 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. CardiS City 0, Portsmouth 1. I Bristol Rovers 2, Plymouth A. 0. 1 Southampton 0, Brentford 1. Swindon Town 2, Brighton & Hove 1. Luton Town 1, Norwich City 1. Millwall Athletic 0, Watford 2. Exeter City 2, Northampton Town 4, CENTRAL LEAGUE. Aston Villa 5, Bury 0. I Blackburn Rovers 4, Bradford City 6. I Blackpool 2, Huddcnsfield Town 1. Bolton Wanderers 2, Everion ii, Port Vale 2, Burnley 1. I Liverpool 2, Preston North End 2. Manchester U td..1, Olti ham Atli. It. Ctockport County 3, Manchester City 3. Crewe Alexandra 4, Nelson 0. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. I Airdrie 1, Dumbarton 1. I Celtic 0, Patrick Thistle 0. Clydebank 4, Ayr United 3. Dundee 3, Albion Rovers £ Hibernian 1, Clyde 0. I Kilmarnock 2, ^Hearts 1. Morton 4, Hamilton A. 0, Moherwell 4, Falkirk 0. Queen's Park 0, Rangers 0. Raith Rovers 2. Aberdeen 2. St. Mirren 2, Third Lanark 2. MIDLAND LEAGUE. i Sheffield W. 3, Gainsborough T. 1. Leeds United 0, Barnsley 0. I Scunthorpe United 1, Worksop Town 0. 1 Halifax Town 0, Chesterfield Town 4. j RUGBY UNION. I Lancashire, 3pts Yorkshire, 15pts. Leicester 19PLS The Army, 8pts. Newport 18pts., Cardiff, nil. Bristol, 26pts.; Weston-enper-Mare, nil. Richmond 5pts, Blackheath 37pts. Harlequins 6ptc;, Guy's Hospital 5pts. Merchant Taylors 6pts, Cambridge 2fpts. Northampton 9pts., Coventry 5 pts. United Services 32pts.; London S. 5pts. Gloucester 12pts., Pontypool, 3 pts. Moseley 24pts., Nuneaton nil. u NORTHERN UNION. I Bradford 14pts; Hull K.R. 4pts. Hull 9pts; Broughton Ran. 3pts. St. Helen's Rec. 12pts; Salford 2pts. Swinton 6pts; Widnes 5pts. Hunslet 2 pts., Bramley 6pts. Leigh 25pts., Batley 6pts. Dewsbury 9pts., Huddersfield 28pts. Halifex 17pts., St. Helen's gpts. Keighley nil, Leeds llpts. Warrington 16pts., Rochdale H. nil. Wakefield Trinity, JOpts.; York, 7pts. Barrow, 17pts.; Oldham, 6pts. LOCAL GAMES. Red Triangle, 4; Mount Calvary, nil. Port Talbot Steelworks 5pts, Ponty- cynimer nil. Llangennech II. 1 try, Pontardulais II. try. Schools Rugby.—Gowerton League.— Pontardulais 5 tries, Gorwinon nil. Britonferry 15pts, Treorkv 5pts. Giants Wharf 2, Ammanford 1. Britonferry Juniors 3, Pantygwydr 0.
SKEWEN BEAT YSTALYFERA. I…
SKEWEN BEAT YSTALYFERA. I The game on Saturday between Skowen and Ystalyfera, on the Skewcn ground, gave the homesters the victory by six I points—1 try and 1 penalty goal. The I visitors arrived late owing to the diffi- culty in getting players. As it was, two of the Skewen men—Abraham and Bowen —volunteered to complete the three- quarters. The game was not of the best, t'he play being of a ding-dong, scrappy nature. It was only on two or three occasions there I was a bout of passing. Altogether there was a lack of finish. The second half had to be played in semi-darkness.
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Llanelly Seconds met the New Dock I Stars in a match which aroused oon^idkr- able interest locally. The Stars won by nine points to five. Play was too keen to allow of any brilliant football, and the homesters fully deserved their victory. Both the winners' scores came ae a result of intemassing amongst the home for- wards, Will Howells and George Thomas bping responsible. The visitors' score came as a result of a misfield by the home custodian, and Glan Thomas, rushing up, scored under the posts, for MTryn Evans to convert.There was only one really good bout of passing throughout the game, and this by the Stars, which culminated in j Edgar Rees crossing, only to be called back for an unknown infringement.
THE SWANS. ——.———
THE SWANS. —— ——— The Palace Win. I I Misfortune Attends- I Homesters. I (By "CYGNET.") I Swansea Town 0, Crystal Palace 1. i While opinions may differ on the re- spective merits of the two sides which opposed each other on the Vttcii Field on Saturday, and while thero are many ready to grant that Crystal Palace, by reason of their cleverer combination and mos; decisive methods, were perhaps en- titled to take away the two valuable Southern League points, yet there is no one to deny that the Swans were exlucky. The record of no club in any league shows such a sequence of sheer bad luck as that of the Swans. On Saturday it was I not so much the absence of four regular members of the team that mattered so much as the fact that at least two of these in their more recent performances have been the star artistes of the side. The writer hero refers to W. Y. Brown and Evan Jones. Johnston's weakness as a custodian also emphasised the desire I for the early return of Denoon, and, 01 the four deputies, Hole, who took the I place of -Harris on the right ilank, was the only player of the four to prove a I success. SHEER BAD LUCK. I This must not in. construed as a reflec- tion upon the other three, for they, too, performed very creditably, and their pLiy can only be criticised by comparison with that of those whom they deputised. Fielding a depleted eleven against so atrong a combination as that. which Crys- tal Palace brought down, the Swans. before the game commenced, were con- sidered by their most optimistic sup- wrter. to have a more or less ??'t'????"' winning. Hut dRSpl.C this fact they had by far the major share I of the game in the first half, and while perhaps the Palace men were the better lot, by reason of a change in their tatcice, i after the cbango of ends, yet had the j smallest slice of luck come the homesters j way they would have equalised. There was, for instance, that wonderful run of Hole's on the right wing eight minutes after the second half had been in pro- gross. He got right to the goal-line before transferring to the centre, and Tich Evans, running in, sent in a fine shot which went just outside. Twice in suc- cession, immediately, after this, Tich Evans banged the ball a yard out and one felt genuinely sorry for the sheer hard luck which attended the diminutive out- side left's gallant efforts. VISITORS' COHESION. I The fact that the Swans developed I danger more frequently than the visitors Exemplifies two facts. The first, the more evident, was their misfortune; the 6e- cond, and the more regrettable, was the failure, of the inside forwards to make better use of the chances offered them by the two wingers. One reason for this was lack of cohesion; another was lack, of de- I termination. The Palace forwards, on the other hand, combined splendidly, ps-t pecially in the second half, Bateman on the right and Barton at inside-left being prominent in this respect. In the second half, too, their forwards adopted the sliort passing movement with success, for 1 they were particularly clever at it. OUTSTANDING HOMESTERS. I Once again Tich Evans was b. e of the outstanding players on the home side. He and Hole were the ninin^ lights of the front line. Ticb was up against a formidable back .n LItHe (whose build certainly belied \Ùs name). j They were evenly matched so far as speed was concerned, but the Palace man's weight was a big factor in his favour. Still, Evans's ingenuity was here empha- sised, and he often had the better of his j opponent. Hole was evidently at the top of his form. The way in which ho controlled the ball and worked his way past his opponents, using his fine turn of speed with good effect, stamped !■. 111 as a talented young player. Robson played a hard defensive game and had 9.trying ordeal, as the halves were not as strong as they might have been. Collins played his usual gruelling game, was a. glutton for work, but did a little too much roam- ing. That is his one fault. P th Durnin and Ogley have played better games. The former was very prominent in defence, and did some good work in i that respect. Ogley was np against a tough proposition, and under thp oir- I cumstances came out of the ordeal well. PERSONALIA. Jack Nicholas, too, with Robson had a trying afternoon and emerged from the ordeal with credit. Ivor Brown once more demonstrated thm; he knows more about the real art of football than most plavers. It was his first game since his breakdown, some weeks ago. and while he was evidently not as fit as one would like him to be, he did several clever things, and more often than not managed to nonplus the opposition. Sheldon and Hole showed an excellent understanding, and the former is un- doubtedly dangerous when near the goal mouth. Ball was perhaps, too well watched to be daagerous, and his dis- play was unconvincing. Johnson, when one considers all the circumstances, did very well in goal It must lye borne in mind that he is a young player, and has not had the experience of the man whom he deputised. To conclude one might be allowed to say that there are weaknesses. especially in the forward line which will have to be remedied, if goals are to be scored and points obtained. The team is lacking in sting and finishing power. I
I SWANSEA BAY GOLF. I
I SWANSEA BAY GOLF. I I' The competition for the eaptain's prize I was continued on Saturday -at Jersey Marine when the eemi-fiual was played with the following result:— Emlyn Lewis, 1 up, beat B. A. Samuel on the 27th green. J. W. Thompson, 3 and 2, beat J. Smith. The match between Eralyn Lewis and R. A. Samuel was all squure at the eighteenth, a-id a further nine holes were I played with the above result. Lewis wat very steady, and one up on boarey on the round. The final will be played next Saturday over 36 boles. A competition, I eingles, bogey play, under handicap, was I played. There were 17 entries, with the iollowing re,¡¡ults;- Strokes received. Emlyn Lewis 12 1 tip. R. Thom?.s 7 2 down. S. Hooper 11 2 down. E. PowelI. 1 3 down. J. E. Williams 9 3 down. J. D. D. Davies 9 4 down. H. B. Bell 5 5 down. J. M. R{3dpath 6 5 down. L J. S. Arncld. 9 8 down. j
NEW PLAYERS. 11/1
NEW PLAYERS. 11/1 Llanelly Improve Their Attack. Unexpectedness is the oharm of footr bail I" and in the true sense of the term may it be applied to Llanelly, who suffered defeat at the hands of Cardiff City at Halfway Park on Saturday. They lost by a solitary go-t.i which was registered in he last few minutes of the game. Did Cardiff deserve their victory? 1 fray they certainly did, but -on the other hand the Scarlets were very unfortunate to lose, and on the general run of play a draw would have been a fairer verdict It was one of the b^st and brightest games witnessed at Halfway Park this season, and once more the "home" cf the dribbling code in Tinopolis was raised to the pedestial of its per-war import- ance. SEVEN NEW PLAYERS. The enterprising directors, who have is st week eniisVed seven new players into tlio club. were certainly perlorming a dangerous experiment in including iour new players in the tide to represent Liu nsiiy on Saturday. This naturally did not meet wfih the whoie- nearte d approval of the supporters, and there was a considerable amount of diverse opinion as to the result of their action. Many visited Halfway Park on Saturday with damped confidences, but the opening stages of the game sufficed to re-kindle that confidence, and bring to the public eye the wisdom the directors had oxercised in making their selection. It was undoubtedly a bold venture, but it was a step in the right direction in strengthening the right and weakest de- partment—the forward lino. Up till last Saturday the vanguard of the Llaneilr team has been a miserable failure, and on last Saturday's display I do not hesitate in saying that the directors have at last unearthed five front rank men worthy of donning a Scarlet jersey. CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. Iho Supporters were highly elated with the obvious change that was manifest in the Llanelly team on Saturday, and one follower, giving vent to his feelings, said: It was a pleasure to watch the game! It was a pleasure in more senses than one, as the game was productive of good football. The City men made no secret of the fact that they were all out to annexe the Scarlets' scalp, and indeed, it was with the help of good fortune that they just before the final whistle managed to do so. The game was so evenly contested that the sides were balanced in the ecales of fate." But the secret of Cardiff's fiuccess may, to a cer- tain extent, be attributed to sound de- fensive work. Against such a formidable defence, the merit of the newly- constructed Llanelly front line was given a fair test. They emerged from the ordeal with flying colours, the new men giving entire satisfaction. Never, this year, have I seen the different departments of the Llanelly team play with such unison, and if last Saturday's standard can be maintained the club will come to the foreground in Welsh Association foot- ball: lntt: in pfhising the homesters, I don't for a moment suggest that they are perfect. After the interval both cicles bent to their task with determination. The spec- tators were treated to really sppVkling football, but they were yet to witness the prettiest movement of the game. Gough, smartly trapping the ball, sent out to Morris, who, swerving round the opposing back, transferred to Carlton. A CLEVER MOVE. Cardiff's goal resulted from a brilliant forward movement. Recovering from the defensive, J. Williams got the City for- wards in motion. The homesters were completely taken by surprise, and ere the defence could be reorganised Cox broke through and sent in a hot shot which Bailiff had no chance of saving. The Scarlets made desperate efforts to equalise but it was too liate.
A GRUELLING GAME. !
A GRUELLING GAME. Ammanford Seat Pontar. dulais. Pontardulais came up to Ammanford on Saturday with a team which was par- ticularly strong in the front line, and they gave the Ammanford pack a gruel- ling time. However, the opportunism of the backs nullified the advantage, aii(I Ammanford ran out winners hy one con- verted goaJ, one dropped goal, to nil The first score came right on half-time. ,iim Richards, who was playing on the left wing, dropped a beautiful goal, when He had very little room to work in. A smart piece of work by Dun Thomas ac- counted for the second score. lie feathered up the ball after a short punt I und passed inwards to W. J. Davies, who sprinted over undpr the posts, for Albert Griffiths, the Ammanford captain, to convert. AN EXCITING PERIOD. I After this Pontardulais strove might and main to reduce the lead, and were dangerous for a long while. From a serum near the home line Downing, the Pontardulais inside man, burst in on his own, but was grassed a few inches out. The Ammanford defence prevailed, and, indeed, it must be rciid that it was of a most thorough character when peril was near. though Griffiths at full-back wae below form. Joe Davies, the Pontardulais "ustodian, was inclined to be slotv in field- ing, but he contributed some splendid work, and on the da; 's plav was better than Griffiths. For most of the second half Ammanford were reduced to 14 men, Ike Jones ,who donned the blue and black- jersey, once more having had to retire on account of chronic knee trouble. Thi.c; is regrettable, as his presenoe in the three-quiirtor line at this juncture in the team's career would have meant much. During the portion of the gnmin which lie played he ran in his old-time Apet-d and trickiness, and has clearly loct none of his football skill. Griffiths, the Amman- ford captain, played a great game at in- side half. He did not hesitate to go down to the feet of the Pontardulais ei-g-ht, and wafc as nippy as he was courageous, some- times offering the "dummy temptingly. ._a
WELSH RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP.
WELSH RUGBY CHAMPION- SHIP. Points. Per- I P. W. L. D. F. A.cfcntage Newport 11 10 0 1 201 11 95.45 Llanelly 12 11 1 0 154 4-5 91.66 Swansea. 13 5 9 1 149 42 73.07 Pontypool 13 8 4 1 106 61 65.38 Nsath 13 5 5 3 77 Pl 50.00 Cardiff 1Z 4 7 1 81 126 37.50
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I HARD LINES. I
I HARD LINES. I Aberavon's Match With I Maesteg. Although Aberavon came home from Maesteg without any points in their car- pet bag, they had a moral victory as the politicians say; lor oven the staunclieir Maesteg supporters had to admit that Aberavon had cortainiy the bettgr ot a pointless draw. A great crowd had gath- ered, and considerable interest was taken in the visit of Aberavon, particularly in view of the fact that the old parish had won by seven points at the previous meet- ing six weeks ago. But much water has passed through Aberavon since then, and I the team on Saturday displayed much bet- ter form. They Wero vMiting Macstej. under distinct disadvantages. E. B. Kees, owing to hi? injured elbow, was miable to play—and none of the players who ore accustomed to the centre positions wer I available? and the ll and BlackB IIL,(, I therefore to experiment upon placing two /1 lorwarde-Ponsrord and Gladstone Thomas —in the third line. I LACKING IN COHESION. I AHhúuh the thud line was thug natur-I; ) ally Ia.cL?ng in that cohesion and vitality which is a characteristic of the Red any t Black three-quarters, they did their work ¡ wonderiully well. Ponsford saved twice under difficult circumstances, and Glad- I stone Thomas, who went to the wins in- stead of Mitchell, nearly got over once. i Johnny Davies played a strong game, and on the whole found touch advantageously. But the p];i?e of lwnour on Saturday? piav must be awarded to the forwards,  and well could the Maesteg c??etators declare that that was the finest pack I seen in Mesteg this season. The home ¡ eight were completely out of the picture. Realising that the defence was a little in- experienced, the forwards put their whole weignt in the play, and we had some fine examples of the powerful rushes of old, and it was only the per- led understanding that existed in the Maesteg back division that prevented scoring, L, van Davies, the home back, played a sound game, and the three- quarters were nippy, fast, and handled smartly. Of tha Aberavon forwards i nothing but praise can be given. Jim Jones, Randall and W. J. iho mas were perhaps the irnost prominent. Bob Ran- wall—who is no doubt one of Aberavon's I best all-r-ound players-on one occasion held up Evaii Davies very effectively, so that even tho Welsh International had absolutely no chance of getting away. During the first half, Aberavon were I masters of the situation and had the better of the game territorialiy, with I !I the exception of a recovery by Maesteg i towards half-time. But in the second I half the home side were hemmed practi- I cally in their own twenty-five although ¡ they made desperate efforts by toucn- j finding to relieve the situation. POWERFUL RUSHES. I -1 j The Reds and blacks controlled the scrums and rushed on time .nd again; [ twice when Maesteg got away Ponsforct, I returned the ball Dack to the twenty- j five for another struggle. Things be- came exciting when Lvan Davie? mis- j 1 helded and tÜe ball got over he une. j Nothing came of it, however. Con Evans i had a trying time in the second half, and on some occasions he made the mistake of j holding the ball too long; but he was in | a very delicate position. The Maesteg I ineida half worked like a terrier and har- I assed him considerably. During a series of scrums Con Evans was knocked out, i and this delayed the game for a while. I and it was now dusk. i NARROW SHAVES. j Nearing the close W. J. Hopian made an attempt at a drop goal, but it did not rise. A moment later Trevor Davies for Maesteg, made a similar attempt with like result. For the last eight minutes or so Maesteg gradually crept down the field, and made desperate efforts to cross and they were pressing when the .tinal t whistle blew. Aberavon were decidedly unfortunate not to win. I Had the Reds and Blacks displayed a little more opportunism once or twice, I things might have been different. Ring, untortunately, was not fed a,s he should, I for if anyone can be counted upon to cross the line it is Johnny. The net re- sult of the match on Saturday will be a great crowd when Maeeteg come down to 1 Aberavon at Christmas time.
BRITONFERRY WIN WELL, 1
BRITONFERRY WIN WELL, Football in Semi-Darkness. i Treorkv arrived late tor their mateD with Britonfery on Saturday, and the latter stages of the game were played in darkness. Treorky came down with full strength, but the 'Ferry were without Arthur Edwards. Dick Jones, and Llew Edwards in the forwards, while Tom Wilson, after an absence of five years turned out at inside half. Britonferry had a ground record, and a new ground at that -one of the lwst in the district- and they managed to keep it intact by winning by 1 converted goal 1 dropped ijoal and 2 tries (15 points) to Tr*.orkyV 1 converted goal (5 points). The visitors in the first half played with bn and determination, their backs especially playing well, and at the interval they led by five points to three. In the second half, however, the home- sters were all over them, and the visitors were on the defensive the. w hole of the tune. The 'Ferry forwards, led by Jim John. Dick Thomas, Bannister, and Wat- kins, had far the best of it in the scrums, and in the open they were simply great. From their rushes two forwards scored— Bannister and Watkins. the former ()f which was goaled by Griffiths. Tom j Wilson and Griffiths also did well at half while the backs showed still an improve- i ment. HFES' DROPPED GOAL. W. H. Rees was strong in attack and defence, while Tuan Thomas on the wing played his best game. The dropped goal bv Rees was a beauty. T4n (3riffitlis tbc, full-back, was sound, and kicked well. Although the 'Ferry fully deserved their victory, the visitors were handicapped by the absence >f Mog Jones, their centre, who was injured in the second half, as up to that time Jones, with his fellow backs, was playing a great game. James, the Treorky fijl-bacfc. was the outstand- ing player on his side.
IPONTY BEAT CURWEN STARS.
PONTY BEAT CURWEN STARS. Pontardawe bi-ou-ht off another vic- tory on Saturday when they defeated Cunven Stars on the latter's ground. The game was a most interesting one from beginning to end. A feature of the game was the scoring achieved by Trevor Jones, the Pontar- dawe left wing. He romped ( )1' with two tries in the space of two mmutes, His last try was a beauty. He dashed tli-rough like a whippet and brushed aside about a dczen of the home players who were completely mesmerised. The forwards were very evenly matched, but the visiting back as a combination were too good for the home backs. P.O. Ford on this occasion played at full-back for Pontardawe and kicked with excellent length. He was lot given much chance, however, to show his tackling prowess. On the home side the pick were Arnold at fu^-bark, Giyn Hughes at threo-quarter, and Mavbery Williams at half-back.
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RACING PROGRAMME I Birmingham. I 1 JL.U rv—SELLING THREE YEAR OLD JL.U HURDLE RACE of 100 eove. Qua and a half miles. Charioteer uvu- Adams) Newey 10 9 an Pol (Mr T. Blane) -,J. Reuwick 10 9 JtteW Book tYr li. Creii;ht(p,n) Creighton 10 9 Jack heppard (Mr T. EfciS e) Poole 10 9 Ladaile (Mr R. Hartley)* Tinsley 10 9 Oll Joy (Mr A. flarvey) Private 10 9 poiied Boy (Mr G Iiillltch) Private 10 9 xlosy Picton (Mr A. Lon!).l)odd 10 9 Seal (Mr Mercer).Private 10 9 1 1 1 30-BIRMINGilAM SELLING HA?DI. ¡. GAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 SOYS. Two miles. Fleeting Peace (Mr H. Brown) H. Brown a 12 7 &ir Percy (Mr N. Forood) Biekley a 12 /5 George B( (Mr 0. Sancay) .Sanda a L 4 Roman (Mr C. Hill). Hill a:2. 3 Warbine (Mr A. Chamberlain) Chamberlain a M IS Johnson (Mr H Beakett*, Bazley a 11 -9 Jimmy Rafter (Mr Hodgkiusi Private a 11 ë: Cyril's Hope (Mr T. HuxlayPrivate 0 11 4 E.R. (Mr H. Brown)- H. Brown a 11 2 Mind the Paint (Mr E Holley) R. Gordon a !3 2 Birvani (Mr W. Lee) Private 5 10 7 Fetone (Mr R. Hardinee) Private 10 It  A — BURTON HANDICAP HUE! T H ?.U RACE of 100 &0,6. Two milM and a. quarter. Jenny Jones (Mr J. M-cKeevert Private a IS 7 Glatz (Mr X. Lyflch). Hammond a 12 3 Sea Imti (Mr M. Inman) Godfrey 6 ?2 2 Camolot (Major D. Leslie).Hastings 6 11 12 Crom A boo (Mr O. Toole). Gos well 5 U 2 .Kaffir Kiiiff (Mr Berzao Berzac 5 13 9 Plymouth (Mr J. Owen) Pope G 11 7 Landteel (Mr H. Beckett) Bazley a U 5 Bachelor's Luck (Mr W Midwood) Pr vate all < Walton Heath (Mr A. Stringer) Chamberlain a U 4- Lochmore (Mr H. Glover) Hunt 5 ll 4 Citron (Mr E. Caldicott).Caldicott 4 11 4 Neville Holt (Mr R, Knfg-ht) Knight a 13 3 St. Cyrus (Mr W. PhilliDj.w..Newey 5 11 0 Kirkharle (Mr A. Straker) F. Hartisran 4 11 t Whizz Bang (Tit.-Col. C. Jickling) Private 4 10 Id Willing (Mr T. Hepper) Private 5 16 10 Herode-AOTippa (Mr R. Wigram) I'oole a 10 7 Meadowcroft (Mr J. Torr).Private a 10 0 Temeside (Mr T. Wftiher). £ Wall 4 16 0 Kincraig (Mr G. 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KEEP THESE DATES CLEAR. Thursday, Dec. 11th, Friday, Dec. 12th, Saturday, Dec. 13th: THEY ARE THE DATES FIXED FOR THE R; i BIGGEST EVENT OF THE WINTER THE Whist Drive and Dance AT THE Hotel Metropoie. The Ladies' Committee of the Widows' fend Orphans' Fund I (and Children's Summer j Home) is making the arrange- ments. I They are securing Good Prizes I and it will be the WHIST DRIVE OF THE SEASON. Thursday and Saturday—9.3 £ i.m. to 12