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NINE POINTS TO THREE. -
NINE POINTS TO THREE. LEEK OVERCOMES THE THISTLE. BRILLIANT OPENING FOR WALES. BUT TOO MANY HALVES ABOUT. TREW "STARVING" FOR OPPORTUNITIES. OWEN BEST MAN ON THE FIELD. The twenty-second Rugby football match between representatives of Scotland and Wales was played at Cardiff Arms Park, on Saturday. Much interest was evinced in the encounter inasmuch as the game promised to provide a battle of sty es e tween the old and new formations Wales favrng selected seven forwards and eign backs, whereas Scotland remained °?ma_ tbe eight forward and seven backs wn" Confidence in the ab* ^uccefisfxd wearers of the Leek to emerge not. w?8 fairly general in the ^"°ril^ent wnich Withstanding the daring exp match w. being e opin,o„. Wing a decided change irjm the Both sides l,1Ild^wfief^en R. T. Gabe, at left originally selectedW^ down centre three-quarter, naviuD „ from the Welsh combination in consequence of an injured ankle sustained in the Car- diff v. Blackheath match last Saturday. This brought about a re-arrangement of the back division, Cliff Pritchard, who was se- lected reserve for either centre or wing, be- ing called upon to fill the vacancy. During the past week doubts existed as to whet er E. T. Morgan, the left wing, would turn out, but at tbe last moment these were re- moved, and his appearance brightene e Welsh prospects of success materially. n the Scotch side the only change was tiat of Sloan for L. M. MacLeod, at right centre, which was regarded as somewhat weaken- ing the visiting side. Great faith was pinned to the Scotch forwards, the pack being the best available, and regarded as superior to any that has represented the Thistle for years. It was expected Lhat the visitors would have indulged in practice on Friday afternoon, but tlus did not take place. Scotland have not won a match in Wales since 1892, but it was anticipated that on this oe-psion they would go close. With the exception of R. A. Gibbs, who secures his cap for the first time by substi- tuting Percy Bush, all the Welsh players have played ih international engagements. CHANGE IN i HE WELSH BACK DIVISION. It became known early on Saturday morn- ing that in order to make a substantial wing Teddy Morgan was given thJ choice of piay- ing on either wing—right or left. His cus- tomary position is left wing three-quarter, but inasmuch as Maddocks preferred play- ing on the left it was decided that Morgan, who is equally at home on the opposite wing should partner Gwyn Nicholls on the right. 3y this arrangement it was contended that he Welsh right wing attack would be ma- terially strengthened. The majority of the Weather prophets were considerably upset consequent upon the antics of the clerk of the weather during the morning. Although the climate at Cardiff had behaved itself fairly respectably since Friday there had been sufficient rainfall during Saturday morning to suggest a perfectly wet after- Boon. At two o'clock, however, there was a radiant sun and an almost cloudless sky. The attendance at this time was fairfy good, but in comparison with that on the occasion of the great New Zealand battle on the same enclosure the contrast was perceptible. There was a sufficient attendance at 2.30, how- ever, to include a choir of at least o,000 voices, trained and untrained, from the neighbouring valleys, and their rendition of Welsh hymns of venerable age was by no means displeasing. At 2.40 there were 16,000 people on the' ground, which, con- sidering the fact that only twenty minutes regained before the commencement of the struggle was somewhat disappointing. The weather was simply delightful except that a. strong wind was blowing from the Taff river to the town side. At three o'clock there were possibly 25,000 spectators on the ground, but there Was still plenty of room on many of the ffcands on the cheap side of the field. BOW ItW TEAMS LINED OUT. ) Mr. J. W. Alien, Belfast
THE GAME. -
THE GAME. huge ctertaEtiT"1^ arrived A Scotsmen, headed hv ™ -onfoUo^do^ The Scotaf ™ ? 1"ere was no delay kick Th« H6 r^ec'> West taking the tonsh t J °rS at Press' left win-r lmm.ec^iat«ly ensuing on tlia the Scotch » W.1.n^ now became shifty, The Srot^k t Ventu*% having the best of it. renewed th orwarc*s at once got to work and sS J?* ?ttack on the feft wing. The ior tho% L0DCe became dangerous but McKpnji M ball struck Captain Walking Chief Constable, who was walking across the ground at the right cor- ftr Smtland mi-,bt have scored. Wales loosp m g6' however> a brilliant loose movement on the left wing taking play to the centre. The leather got loose «nce more d Teddy Morgan raced to get possession, but missed, otherwise he -iig!it ctlf; ?uau°.,far rU° doWn fche ground G.ttin the ball once more, Wales attacked Srk* ddPckK do,nS Sreat work on the "Sht wing. At 3.15 Scotland found that style was getting a bit too much for them and McCullum was put out as an extra back. This CONCESSION TO THE NEW STYLE hgured in the succeeding movement, and Wales got over the middle line, but clumsy play on the part of the Welsh forwards enabled the Scotties to return to Welsh soil. Here they had a free kick. The angle was fairly good, and the wind favouring Sloan, a goal was narrowly registered, the ball travelling about half a yard to the left of the post. The next five minutes' play was | considerably J IN FAVOUR OF SCOTLAND S who were negotiating the scrimmages to j great advantage. Church missed a nice I I otherwise he was dead over. Wales f continued to have much the worst of t, ) thanks to the mancDuvre6 of their forwards ( Munro and Simpson had several opportuni- ties and during another spirited attack Sloan received and essayed to drop a goal. Luck and science were against the men of Har- lech for another five minutes. At last, Gwyn Nicholls rendered brilliant service by a clever sprint and kick which relieved play to half-way. Secular, however, re- turned with a swift kick and Wales were now beginning to feel their feet and infused EXTRAORDINARY AGGRESSIVE WORK. Teddy Morgan carrying play into the Scotch ground. Playing with great freshness, Wales attacked once more. A high kick by one of the home forwards enabled Prit- cbard to tackle Maclaren on the line. The ball came out and desultory play followed. Three minutes later a magnificent bit of I play ensued. Owen got away with a bril- liant dribble, followed by ding-dong play in which Morgan secured. He had no chance in getting through, but he indulg^ in a high and judicious kick to the « which fell among a bunch of forwards on the right, wing. Scoular and Church en- deavoured to grasp the ball, but T HODGES WAS THE LUCKY MAN and, taking the leather on the registered a try was insipH. ing. Winfieds 1 j wore con. Tbe ensuing feat^rt°fn,ovements of Gibbs spicuons for the ™J™fcJ,owillg up Was hnl- WlyWgrassedV Scoular Trew at last h ok/awav ancNrunnmg strongly p issed to Maddocks, whe propelled to the> Scotcn «ound. Here a scrimmage occurred, and ♦v., hail went to ^wyn Nicholls who was closely surrounded. The Cardiff man at tempted a shot for goal but the wind swept the leather to the left The ball travelling slowly Cliff Pritchard was enabled to TUMBLE OVER THE LINE and score. Gibbs took the kick for goal hut it was a "ery pole one. Two minutes later half-time was called with Scotland s'x points to the bad. HALF TIME SCORE WALES-TWO TRIES SCOTLAND-NIL SECOND HALF. After the restart Wales had easily the best of it, the Scotch forwards appearing to be whacked to the world. McCullum wai accordingly re-transferred to the scrimmage —a decision of the Scotch captain's scarcely to be wondered at considering the great game the Welsh forwards were playing. Operations continued mainly with the to wards, a fitful movement, in which Owen Trew and Nicholls participated, being nipped in the bud, thanks to the close tack ling of Purvis. Tiie Welsh backs were no-v considerably inconvenienced in fielding the ball, the sun now being in their eyes. Had the Scotch backs noticed this they would probably have utilised the advantage by kicking high. A considerable amount of loose play euabled Scotland to get over the middle line, but Simpson let his side down badly, and Gibbs got away in great style. The forwards continued to swallow the bulic of the work, BACK PLAY BEING INFREQUENT. There was a pretty good bit of pressure by Scotland in the next five minutes, but at length the ball was kicked up the field. "he Welsh back obtained possession twenty yards from the Scotch line, but there seemed to be blundering among the backs unt,il Nicholls sent out to Maddocks who, fielding the ball in the loose, crossed with A REALLY GREAT TRY. Winfield failed at goal. A lot of might be occupied in describing the succeed ing stages, but there was nothing very great in the play until the Scotch forwards, wito a very strong rush got into Welsh soil and Maclean, picking up neatly, nearly found the cros6-bar. At 4.20 Scotland made a strong effort to improve their position. !s sisted by a penalty kick, forty yards out they were soon enabled to register .hree points, M'LEOD LANDING A GLORIOUS GOAL. Wales travelled up the field after this, but there was an absence of sting in the attack. The Scotsmen shortly before the finish made another effort, and thaaiks to their forwards, whoee dribbling was very fine, play wa,31 concentrated in Welsh ground. The We'tsa men returned the compliment, however, and with play ensuing in Scottish grounJ the match was to all intents and purposes over. At 4.30 Wales tried a bo-ut of pass- ing, but it was 6tifled at once. Shortly after Wales obtained a free bek and once more got on the attack. Then the whistle went, Wales winning by nine points to three. FINAL SCORE:- WALES—THREE TRIES SCOTLAND —ONEPENALTY GOAL
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INEW FORMATION NOT A SUCCESS…
NEW FORMATION NOT A SUCCESS > Sdlr John Llewelyn (president of the Welch Football Union), in the course of -,tn interesting conversation, said that he ad- 1\ mired the Welshmen for the admirable nia-i nllr in which they marked their men and followed up. That made the Welsh system I far more effective than that of Scotland. "Have you anything to say about the new formation?" c "Well, I cannot sav I am enamoured it. It stands to reason that eight forwards are better than seven, though they be good ones. That was the case to-day when the Welshmen, feeling the effectf of the pace and strain were unable to successfully cope with the last rushes of the Scotchmen. I should like to se-e Wales revert to the old formation, and hope they will do so for the Irish match. I Scotland has now won 12 matches; Wales 9 and 1 drawn. FOUR HUNDRED FROM SWANSEA. Just over 400 football enthusiasts travelled by the two excursions on the Grea.t Western Railway from Swansea, and at the time of parting the weather was very un propitious, occasional bursts of sunshine giving place to rain and sleet. It promised to be a. raw, cold day.
THE THISTLE WEARERS.
THE THISTLE WEARERS. J G. SCOULAR, Cambridge University, has been a brilliant defender for Cambridge in all the University matches. Aga;nst New Zealand and Cambridge was especially good. Is not in the same street as Jorreet as a back, but is serviceable, and can kick with either foot. Is plucky to a degree, but neither a long kick nor one that can be re- lied upon to find touch. W. C. CHURCH, Glasgow Academics- One of the youngest players in the Scottish team, yet one of the best. He*S only played two years with t.he first team of the Glasgow Academicals, but rightly is recognised as one of the finest men on the sdde. Has great speed, a grand tackier, and in running has a peculiar swerve which makes him at times dangeroufj. Has scored more tries this year than any man in his position in Scotland. dangeroufj. Has scored more tries this year than any man in his position in Scotland. Should do well against Wales for the simple I reason that "nerves" is not in his line. K. G. McLfiOD, Cambridge University.— Reckoned the finest three ^natter in Britain. 1 Has great speed, combined with magnifi- cent dodging powers, which make him at all times a peculiar antagonist t-o stop. Has been looked upon for some time as Scotland's coming three-quarter, and would have been played ia-st year but br the disinclination of tha School authorities to allow him f> <Jon the Thistle jersey. Is a gra-T.J tackier, a superb tactician, and one of the most dan- gerous men 011 the Scottish side. TENNANT SLOAN, Glasgow Academi- j cais, comes into the team vice L. M. Mac- Leod. and should prove a worthy substitute e for the Cambridge captain. Has played a conspicuous part in Western Rugby during the past three years. Is a iaree-quarter of great strength, and possesres more than aver- | ago speed, while as a tackier he has few superiors. Knows the three-quarter game well. Will in a defensive way at ea.sit strengthen the Scottish side, and should do n'-ftonr to bin first International cap. A. L. PUR\IS, London Scottish, is a player who has done good work for the London Scottish all the season, and possesses more pace than can be imagined from his lanky i appearance. Is an old Fettes bov, and has a, big heart and all the essentials 'for a wing three-quarter. Proved himself a reliable man in the trials, and with ordinary luck should acquit himself well in his first Inter- national. h. D. SIMSON. Edinburgh University.— One of the greatest of many fine half-backs y who received their football education at Merchiston. Was fattcous as a schoolboy, and became more so when his powers were fully developed in the Edinburgh Univer- Bity. team. Was first capped fnr Scotland against England in 1902, and proved a great success, and has played in every International since. Is a most determined and ingenious player, his "feinting" being such as to make him a perfect terror to his opponents. Is brilliant both in attack and defence, and is equally at home in scoring tries or stop-ping forward rushes. P. R. MUNRO, Oxford, is another of those Scottish schoolbovs who d<^v.el<->Tv?d greatly with practice in England, and is now admitted to be one of the finest half-backs in thA country. Played well two years ago when tested in the International trials, but has improved greatly since then. Distin- guished himself gTeatly in the recent Ox- ford and Cambridge match, being the most prominent player on the field, and also an- swered expectations in the International trials. Was this year captain of Oxford '"Varsity, and played a conspicuous part in one of the greatest 'Varsity contests of mo- dern times. P. SCOTT, West of Scotland, is the oldest forward in the team, having been first capped against Ireland in 1900. Is also the heaviest, and is certainly one of the best in the country. Works like a Trojan in the ,,crum, and out of it. Has a lumbering gait which induces one to fancy that he is slow, but the opposing backs know different. Toured with the British team in South Africa, and was acknowledged to be the finest forward of the lot. Can kick goals occasionally, and is a most accomplished leader. lias led the West to many victories this season, and by his own individuality, ha", contributed much to the club's success. W. E. KYLE, Hawick.—A typical Border forward, strong, energetic, and hard work- ing. Was first capped in 1902 against Wales, and has been selected fur every International since. Has few equals as a dribbler, fol- lows up very fast. and a snlendid tackier. Can score tries when opportunity offers, and is great on the touch l £ e. Has had manv tempting offers to cross the frontier, but has treated them all with the contempt they deserved. Ne.ver knows when he is beaten, and shows his best form when things are going against his side. A G. CAIRNS, Watsonians.—One of the best forwards in the Scottish team. Cannot bi called "uhowy," but puts in a lot of ser- viceable work, and is very useful in loo&e scrummages. Distinguished himself greatly in the Oxford team, and on his return tc Scotland in 1903, was elevated to the 'n& tional, and has been retained without critic- ism. Has few superiors as a tackier, taking his man low, and rarely makes a mistake. Has not played much this season, but in the few matches in which he has taken part has proved that he possesses all his old time dash and virility. W. L. RUSSELL, Glasgow Academicals, is one of the fastest and most useful players in the Scottish pack. Had h; taken to As- sociation would probably have been capped long ago, for few have greater command of the ball than the Glasgow Academica' < tain- Is a great worker in the scram, and a terror to the opposing backs, for whom e has no mercy. Is an ideal forward for the Welsh game, and is sure to give credit to I his first International cap. Has aliv lolly visited Wales as one of the successful Inter- netional wate't polo team in 1901. D R. BEDELL SIVRIGHT, Edinburgh! University.—One of the most famous players d his time. Has been playing foorba-il con-1, tinuously for the past three years. Played with Mark Morrison's team in South Africa in 1902-3, ajid captained the successful Brit- ;sh team which toured Austra'acia in 1904-5. j Is one of the most bustling forwards in the world. Has speed a.nd strength to recom- msnc him, and is a terror to any back din- sion Was a hero at Cambridge, but is now closely identified with Edinburgh University, for whom ha is playing a prominent part in the Scottish Club Championship. Can kick goals when occa.sion arises, ard is a most dangerous man when near the goal line. J C. M'CALLUM, Watsonians, is the fast- est forward in the Scottish team. Is a mag- nifieent dribbler, grand tackier, and spoiler. From his schoolboy days, M'Callum has al- ways been recognised as one of the most prolific try-getters in the country, but only las: year were h6 merits acknowledged", when he was ca.pped against England. ff plenty of weight to carry him through. Is one of the useful kind that carries more muscle than flesh, and can always be de- pended upon to be n tip top condition. In- deed th-5 Watsonian is a perfect Scottish for- .(1d of the modern type. H. G. MON'l\lTH. Cambridge T-Tniver- sity. has bevn particularly unfortunate wrhen chosen for International teams. Has been selected several times for Scotland without being able to respond. Is one of those slack- looking gentlemen, whose appearance sug- gest-s nothing in part but whose work is of the finest. Unquestionably Monteith is one of the greatest players in the Scottish pack, and is sure to do honour to his cap. A left forward of great power, Monteith is one of the first forwards that might be hoseri for an all British team. His display against New Zealand was superb, and-his "choice is universally approved. DR. L. WEST, Hartlepool, is the captain of the Scottish side. Has been seen in many fields under various banners, and has been universally recognised as a most useful for- ward. Took a promiiiti.t part m the Scot- U&h victory at Richmond last year, and should do well against the Welshmen.
IWEARERS OF THE LEEK. ;
I WEARERS OF THE LEEK. H. B. WINFIELD, Cardiff, has poved, himself a worthv succe, sor to the mighty ch Bancroft, and is probably the finest back playing in Britain a.t the present time. Is a magnificent kicker, and seldom fails to find touch vrit-b heaves which Teach half the lengm of the field. Is perhaps not the most perfect in defence, but never has been known to show the white feather, and stands up to his opponents like a "Prince cf Wales," which he undoubtedly is. Is one of the saf- est place kickers in the country, and has a record for fetching the bull's-eye from all positions. E. GWYNN NICHOLLS, Cardiff, is the doyen of British three-quarter backs. Has 1 piaved in all parts cf t.he world with greiit distinction, and is generally recognised as the finest player that, WaletS has ever pio- drced, not excepting the mighty Arthur Gould. Is a great leader, a magnificent tac- tician, and one of the headiest p avers that ever kicked a ball. Was supposed to have retired, but found the New Zealand attrac- ition too great for him, and had the satis- faction of being captam of the one and only side which beat the Colonials. Has played against Scotland often, and is one who has never fal i-ed to distinguish himself in In- ternational football. Was first capped in 8:!6, and to-day he appeare in the scarlet iersev for the nineteenth time. E. T. MORGAN. London Welsh, is one of the best and most skilfui three-quarter backs in Britain. Was one of t.l" British team which two seasons ago toured Australia and New Zealand, and proved, as he always has done, an unqualified success. Has rarely missed scoring in International matches, and has done more than any living player to intioduce scientific tactics into the game. Goes at a great pace, can kick with either foot and when near the goal line is a per- fect terror. Won the match against New Zealand, and has ever been a thorn in the side of Scotland. CLIFF PRITCHAR.D comes into the team vice Gabc. who i unable to play through in- jury. Played against New Z-erlano. in which match he piaved as extra back, and acquitted himself creditabiyr. The ex-Newport centre is R versatile player, being sound in attack and defence. He was first capped against Scotland in 1904, when he filled the vacancy caused by Dan Rees. He also played against Ireland in the same season. H. T. MADDOCKS, London Welsh, is a powerful three-quarter, with great speed and dodging powers. Proved quite a suc- cess against England, and should be a thorn in the side of Scotland, against whom he ap- pears for the first time. He was first reserve last season, and got his place against Eng- land through the retirement of Llewellyn. R. :\1. OWEN. Swansea.—A perfect mill- tum in parvo," with a head crammed full of all the tricks of the trade. Is a most mas-
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PREVIOUS INTERNATIONALS.
PREVIOUS INTERNATIONALS. RECORDS: SCOTLAND WON i2; WA-TES, 8; DBAWN, 1. I8S0.—Bdinbargh—Scot land woii GJ i goade to I goal. 1834.—Newport—Scotland won by i goal, l try to nil. Drawn, neither side scored. 1S36.—Cardiff—Scotland won by 2 goals, 1 try to nil. 1887.-Ed:inQur-gh-&xda.nd won by 4 goals, 3 tries to nil. 1688.-Newport-Wale,7 won by 1 try to nil. 1889.—Edinburgh—Soot Land won by 2 tries to nil. i893.—OaT«diff—Scotland won by 1 goal, 2 tries to 1 try. 1891.—Edinburgh—Scotland won by 3 goals, 6 tries to nil. 1892.—Swansea—Scotland won by 1 goal, 1 try to 1 try. 1893.—Edinburgh—Wales won by 1 goal, 3 tries to nil. 1894.-XeTf)rt- Wale" won by 1 goal, 1 try to nil. 1C95.—Edinburgh—Scotland won by 1 goa-1 to a dropped goal. 1896.—Cardiff—Wales won by 2 tries to nil. 1897.—No matoh, owing to dispute. 1898.-X0 mai-ch owing to dispute. 1899.—Edinburgh—Sootiand won by 3 goals (2 dropped and 1 from mark), 3 tries to 2 goals. 19-0. —Swansea—Wales won by 4 tries to 1 try. 1. Edinburgh—Scotland won by 3 gooJs, 1 try to 1 goal, 1 try. 1912.— -Cardiff—Wales won by 1 goal, 3 tries to 1 goal. 1965.—Ekimburgh—Scotland won by 1 penait7 goal, 1 try to nii. 1904.—Swansea—W ales won by 4 goals (1 pen. alty), 1 try to 1 try. 1935.—Edinburgh—Wales wo'n by 2 tries to 1 try. Scores:—Scotland. 34 goals 29 tries. Wales 12 goals 20 tries. Wales deficiency. 12 goals 9 tries.
NEATH V. CINDERFORD.
NEATH V. CINDERFORD. CASTELL N'KDD TRAVEL INTO C LOU CESTERSHIRE. Neatli met Cindcrford at the latter place on Saturday. A rough wind was blowing. Cinderford started, and at onoe pressed, Aided by the wind the home pack rushed welt, hacked up by good kicking. Neath defended finely, and Rhodes 'failed# at a penalty in a good position. The wind spoiled most attempts at back plav. Davies and Barker's defence was good m clearing. One of the Neath men foolishiy pa~sed back on his own line, nearly letting Cinderford in. The home team kept up the pressure, but could not find an opening in the Neath threequarter line. HaH-time Score: — Cinderfoid—Nil. < Neath—Nil. After the interval, with the wind in their favour, ^cath kicked too liard, and from a rush Smith scored for Cinderford, the kick failing. Cinderford still kept up the pres- sure. penning Neath continually, and the home forwards easily beating Neath. Par- ker made a good run, being stopped close to the home goal. Cinderford saved nicely with a splendid rush up the field. FINAL SCORE:- CV-ERFORD-l try. 1 I- 1 NOTES. Neath played a hard determined game, and on their own enclosure would „ave proved victorious. With a bit 01 luck a draw would have been the result. I
j SWANSEA II. V. CARMARTHEN…
SWANSEA II. V. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE. I These teams met tor the second time this season at Swansea. When they met at Carmarthen on November 18th, Swansea beat them hopelessly. Although Swansea I II. hane of late been subject to a consider- able amount of criticism as to their indiffer- ent displays, so frequently disastrous, it was LSP almost a certainty that on this occasion they would be able to place a victory against, the balance of their defeats. The weather of the morning presaged miserable conditions later in the day. The teams were I SWANSEA II.— Back, Fred Rf,s three- qi.arters. D. W. Francis, H- Thomas, W. R. Evnns. and C'astie halves, Jack Davies and I lift; forwards, E. Morgan, Perry, Hav- I ward, Warburton, Lewi6, A. Boswell, I Banks, and Griffiths. CARMARTHEN COLLEGE.—Back, Dol liT,g three-quarters, Mr. Davies (.one of the masters). Jenkins, Gravellc, and Hopkins: hahes, Rees and Thomas: forwards, Jen- kins Lewis, 4yton, Collings, Thomas, Davies. Hart lev. and Knight. Swansea rI. kicked off, and soon forced a minor. A short time afterwards Harry Thomas made a mark wihtin the Carmar- then 25 line, and dropped a goal. Carmar- then made a brief invasion into Swansea ter- ritory. but soon were driven back. Play was at half-way when Swansea three-quarters got possession of the ball, and exhibited a beautiful round of passing, which ended in a score. Play went to Carmarthen 1 ended in a score. Play went to Carmarthen 25. and when in a favourable Pos^lon-„„^ got, over. Rees failed to convert. A nu later Francis scored an un convert Half-time Score 7- o tT; Swansea II.—One aropp*^ ° Carmirthen C-o liege- piay. In two Oanmartbca College re=n five yards .i. tes S,an,-ea wtre Wl [minutes Swansea were yhpre remained {, r the visitor?' pests, and jr^entually about quarter of an A Bh cis scored, no f ^i Fred £ ,(^ arfterwarrds J. .v. eTir( 0r ,v Ernie aJjSO verted. jrjNAL SCORE. SYLlSSEA II.2 converted goals, 1 -JuaJty g™l. 3 tries. C.4BMARTHEN COLLEGE.—Nil. 1.
SWANSEA SCHOOLS' LEAGUE.
SWANSEA SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. SATURDAY MATCHES ON THE RECREATION GROUND. Sw ansea Schools League matches played on oa-turday morning at the Recreation Ground j cone: uded as follows — St. Thomas's 3 tries St. Joseph's, nil. Higher Grade, 3 tries; Terrace-road, nil. Hafod. 2 tries Parochial, nil. Dyfatty, 1 try Danygraig, nil. HENDY V. FELINFOEL. This maitch, to have been played at Feiin foe all Saturday, VI?oF declared Off, HcrKh failing l*o put in *n appearai^ PONTARDAWE v. iRO £ D\RHIW
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Troedyrhiw failing to tUT" ) n.-rainst Pon:ardav.-e on Saturds.r, th- ■« declared off. BRITOX FERRY SCHOOL Fi,iai Neath-:u^d, 6 tries National ml. Final score: Ye^n_Diace j tr, road, nu. GOW-EItTD-N-o tries AMMAN UNITED—1 try. Scorers for Gowerton: Gly: Ix-wii- | Morgan, and Oliver Johns. -asu Carted, Evan Bevan. Oystermouth J u:;v>rs v. Brj nmn Pir.aJ: OyKterroouth Juniors, 2 tries; ft-rrnmiU. nil.
|ENGLAND V. IRELAND. -
ENGLAND V. IRELAND. Vf.. ACK LLEWELLYN APPOINTED REFEREE. The Welsh Union Committee met Car- diff on Saturday rooming and, a i-ie invita- tion of the other countries, :ipr>^musd Mr. Ack Llewellyn, Pontypridd, -C tor the England v. Ireland match at LAi,ester oi. Saturday
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DICK JONES' A»KI- £ DESCRIBES HIS TORQUAY > !R ACTLE." In Messrs W ■ Frank Gordon, R. Dowdle, vice-pret vstptain. and trainer respectively of E'll --a Crick M- and Football Club, Feiix Friday morning, joyfully hastened 10 or a "Rock an;) Fountain" to COTJf .he ..iad tidings that had be-en received the previous evening that Bone-setter Rae uad ^fkct-ed a marvellous operation øn Ihe injured ph.«rt ankle at Torquav. f'he news our a-rriv»i was immediate!v conveyed tf Swansea half-back, who Vas at the ti augured m hathina his soer locx in -a-wate! at pres'-Tii'ti-in. The reply was forthcoming "T I'll run him for a yards 4* r come down stairs. To ih" • sr i1 w great news, and wh-sn "Dick «-o«r appeared on the c;c,.)Ie he wet ea*y c greeted.' With just a slight limping ;aii—natural enough after doing so habit c all:" for ihe past 12 Walord HDi. "a -with questions r^"jt an<* kft, of v-hvt: the following is but » fi«n"Pary — "Felix": .hck, and v. :a.t have thev done with R. Jones: "Splenf;d 1 fee great reher. The bone of ,anklt bee i fxx! m its socket, and but iot a little son T feed all right. Bill BoweB; you torn* yo-. have (derived eo-ine it? R. Jones ''I)o 1' ather!" Frank c;.ordvn: How long do you to be, D;.ckI turning out R. Jone6: tell you ? was done- Mt and his ser do wd oml had l>een recommends by Mr David Wu- liams, If*1; bt" Thom-d t'H^Wgh.y ,x- arr;red ^y f<xi;- without ar appointment being ^ade' two *ne Tormi»y recruiting sr> dld and 1' .lix" "Wre any mstr-er,ts used It*, „nf ['' p. Jones*. "N°i- olw mere-ly h. niji-soTe f tie hands." poh Dowdle; "H- -« [ong did it p. Jones "Abotr wenty minutes was (old to slacken n v toot while fA-w gruvpint; was all. firgt I thoug-ht were going to give up as a bad job, but ir. the fourth manrr" -1 felt a o!' and heard' Mr. Rae, request y(. ir broad Scotch to 'Get 1 could hardly •«4ieve nvoolf when I f('èínd I could stal1ó firmiy an my and WQT;, mv foot." "Did vou tell him you s ,il eT P. Jones: "Yes. and einslained the whtfi* -r'-urostancep under which I was mjured. I ask him if he thought I could t, > Play again said L,.e v-r- after .bout a week or two s rest. I said a week or t w') Yes. he "iiied; please.' This settie<i I '•-id not expeet to heaT such good news; expected him to say 'months. Once outside-^ihe 'pioiessor^ doors. I sprinted down tb", street tz. Ml r brother Svd. who was waiting distan<< awav, and he was dumbfound' Tie really couldn't believe his own 'Marvellous said Svd." Bob Dowdle "Did there afterwards?" c Dick Jones: "F^T.or b.x<- '>•»* I walked about com for'able as could he, feeling grand. h;-n -essing hit ar.kle it pained me i. a m;nnt." "Felix"- about the. on the instep, k?' Dick "01), told te thai would wear d-^elf off, and cause n*e ■ inconveni- enO" •'Felix' "Is it true you over th< ttar counter when you got hortio this morn- ing. and dropped on yjur bad without feeling any effect?" Dick -Tones: do YOt: think? 1'11 yf what. I feel con fid* nt t" mrning out ag;i soon. I give the bti, a chan(.e t< get thoroughly set. and the s.»cket chafing soothed, and IT be on the fidt, m h t wink- ling. I won't run any risks, bin 111 a montJ I promise to be with you agair
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FULL DETAILS OF THE GAME. I West kicked off for Scotland against a southern wind, and the ball rolled into touch near Wales' twenty-five. A couple of efforts to burst through were made by the Welshmen, but these were frustrated. At the last moment it was seen that Teddy Morgan had maintained his selected posi- tion on the left wing. Scotland secured from the first scrum, and a sharp round of passing followed in a good movement, which looked full of promise. By a rush, the 11 was taken over the Welsh line, and became dead in consequence of it touching Lhisf- Inspector McKenzie. Soon after the drop out, Teddy Morgan had a glorious chance of picking up after following up remarkably well, but he failed to do so, and the ball rolled into touch in the Scottish twenty-five, for the first time in the game. The ball was sent out to the Welsh backs, Pritchard, Gwyn Nicholls and Maddocks handling Erettily, but little ground was gained, the ondon Welshman being hauled down at the other side of the field. Determined work followed, the Welsh forwards, led by Dai Jones, working close to the Scotch line, Wales assuming a most dangerous position. The pass out to the Welsh backs from the ensuing scrum was a trifle slow, and the pressure was greatly relieved. The Welsh threequarters were not making the most of the chances, two good efforts being thrown away by Pritchard and Gibha being rather slow. Macullum was brought out of the Scotch pack as an extra back, and he soon made his presence felt. Winfield cleanly responded to his kick and the Welsh quar- ters were the venue for the next couple of minutes For not putting the ball in the scrummage fairly Owen was penalised, and Sloan taking the kick, made a magnificent attempt to drop a goal, the ball soaring high and true, brut falling jast a little short. Winfield gathered, a-nd he eased towards his twenty five. Scotland continued to maiintain the pressure, but Gibbs was all there, assisted by a free kick taken by Winfield.. For Scotch "legs up" the Welsh custodian brilliantly found touch at Scotland's twenty-five. Back again went the Scotchmen into Welsh territory. and their forwards securing the ball from a scrummage, the visiting third line accepted the second bout of passing, which again failed when they came to Church. With the course clear Sloan obtained, but his pass to the Scotch right wing was m-judged, and he could have got over himself. Sloan shortly afterwards again received from a melee and took a shot for goal which went wide, and Winfield touched down the second time for Wales. Securing a further footing in the Welsh quarters the Scotchmen worked >- terminedly, although Trew repulsed them for a time with an opportune kick to the centre.
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NOTES BY "THE KELT." A hard, strenuous game, but without those features which delight Welsh specta- tors. We missed Gabe badly. Maddocks got his try with a splendid individual effort, but it was the one redeeming feature of a weak right wing. One thing was clearly demonstrated. I The seven forward formation is not a suc- cess against a side with strong forwards. We nearly met disaster in the second half, because our forwards were outplayed by the Scotch eight, and throughout the game we seldom had the ball from the scrummage, and our backs in consequence had fewer op- portunities of playing the Welsh passing game. Another result was that Trew was for the greater part of the time simply a spec- tator, with a commission to tackle the other side. Gibbs, playing to the right of Owen who was the Dicky we know at his /best— received the ball from him nearly every time, and Trew therefore Lad to look on whilst the attack developed away from him. The main feature of the game was the indifferent way in which the Welsh backs were served. This fact was reflected. in the score, not one of the tries being obtaiiipd by the keen, sharp passing which is distinctly WIèh. The first two tries were got by cross- kicking. In the first instance, Teddy Mor- gan, after a pretty display by Owen, sent the ball across the field and Hodges got si it just in time. This was the fruit of clever head-play. The second try was somewhat flukv. Nicholls in front of goal took a shot. I he ball slanted away to the right and Prit- chard, sharply following up, fell on it. The third try was Maddocks' own effort. Picking the ball up in the loose, after a bout of passing had collapsed, rte simply ran clean through the defence. Though we ha.d a Welsh victory it was not secured by a WTelsh game. The I Scotch forwards were a powerful lot an l especially clever in the loose, and whtn they got the ball. at their feet. Early in the first half, McCullum was brought out is an eighth back, but the Scotch captain evi- dently concluded that this did not pay, for afterwards he was seen scrimmaging with the rest. Simpson and Munroe helped by a nack that had sufficient control of the scrimmage to be able to get the bali four times ;)ut of five gave a most hashing exhibition cf half-back play, and if the third line nad been equal to them in attack our fifteen might have fared badly. Luckilv for U8, with the exception 01 McLeod, the Scotch three-quarters, gave us a moderate display, and th.-ir passing was too automatic to be effective. Scoular proved a trustworthy full-back, and hi.s tackling was excellent. For us seven forwards did remarkably well against eight, but it is not fair to pit them against opponents numerically and in- dividually heavier, and then expect them to hold their own. Hedges ajid Joseph were t.he most conspicuous. Owens was at the top of his form, and with Gibbs secured the honours of the day. Trew, as already stated, was generaJly among the unemployed and had practically no chances to show ius capacity. Teddy Morgan &nd Nicholls were a class alone among the Welsh threequarters, Pritchard and Maddocks failing on many occasions. Winfield was only fair, and we missed the fine kicking which won him fame in the New Zealand match. The tricky wind partiy account for this no doubt. lkp- a side, the Scotch were bet- than the score indicates. They had chrarly as much of the play as the Welsh, >11 the sccond half more than the first but their attack was wanting in resourcefulness and variety which makes for scoring. The refereeing did not favour the Welsh, and no one seemed to know why the penalty kick was given which brought Scotland its only points. The Welsh kicking for goal was atrocious. Have we no goal-kickers in Wales? "THE KELT."
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TIME-TABLE OF THE GAME. FIRST HALF. 3.0.-West, the Scotch skipper, kicked off with the wind, and immediately t: v as- sumed the aggressive. 3.2. Scotland got the ball out and passed, but the transfer to the right win<* went wrong, and Wales got back to the %ntre- wrong, and Wales got back to the rntre. 3-4.-Sootland worked play right OVAr the line, and it seemed a_s if they were ^oing to score, but the ball struck Head "Con- stable Mackenzie, and only a minor re- sulted. It was not hard lines, as the leather would have gone ou,t of bounds. 3.6.—Teddy Morgan had a chance to score on the right, but he iust missed the ball, Had he but taken it he must have scored. 3.7.—Wales now attacked hotly, and Cliff Pritchard punted into touch in the visit- ors' 25. 3-9 —The Scotch forwards burst away, and a mistake by the Welsh backs spelt dan- ger, but Pritchard again saved the situa- tion by a neat punt which found touch. 3.10.—Wales pressed right on the line. Th Scotch forwards, with rare devil, worked hack to the 25 line. 3.11 ■—Good passing by the Welshmen was spoilt, by Pritchard, who was too slow m parting. 3. J .-Scotland being unable to :ope with Wales behind, put out Macullum. 3.13.-Scotland raised the siege, although this relief was mainly due to the offside play not seen by the referee. 3.14.—A, penalty awarded Scotland nearly resulted in a goal. Winfield relieved grandly, finding touch near the centre. 3.15.—Wales again penalised. A great kick by Maclean again changed the scene of operations to the Welsh 25. 3.16.-Now Wales had a penalty, Winfield finding touch in the visitors' ground. 3.17.—The Scotch backs got on the move, and Church was given a great chance on the right, but he again failed to ta-ke.his pass, and a certain try was lost. 3.19.-Scotlaoo were haning the best of the gamej and Sloan nearly dropped a goal. A minor resulted. 3.20.Scot.!and were, getting the ball weil, and they certainly deserved a try,, but the first 20 minutes' play had yielded no- thing tangible. 3.22.—Simpson gathered smartly in the cen tre, made a strong burst, and punted right in the Welsh 25. 3.23.-But the Welsh backs got away, and soon Wales were again attacking. 3.24.—Morgan had quite a hot chance, but there were too many around him, and he failed to pierce the defence. 3.25. Supporters of Wales had great hopes, now that the homesters were pressing hotly. I 3.27.simpson got- offside, and Winfield took a place for goal, but missed. But Gibbs got well under the ball and tackled McLeod near the line. 3.28. A lovolv kick relieved the situation for Scotland, and play ensued in midfield. 3 29.—It was a great game, fast and open. 3.30. Beautiful judgment by Teddy Mor- gan, who kicked across after grand pass- ing, led up to a try, Hodges getting right under the ball, stealing from Scoular, and scoring a regular beauty. The kick failed.
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The next conspicuous movement was a dash- ing run by Mclieod and a punt to Winfield. Pritchatd's attempt to tacicle the Scotch left centre being feeble. Tne game con- tinued to be strenuously fought out and Wales looked dangerous when 1 ritchard re- oeived and making off with Morgan in at- tendance. Unfortunately the Pontypool centre passed to the wing too soon, and Scoular upset Morgan ere he covered many yards. However the ball was carried close to Scotland's line, where Simpson was penalised for off side play. Winfield endeavoured to goal from a place, but it fell short and wide. Gibbs speedily followed up and tackled Purvis right on the Scotch line before he could move. Aggres- sive tactics by the Welshmen were of littie avail, as the Scotch forwards worked their way bit by bit out of their 25, and eventually t-) the centre, Maddocks being slow in his movements. Next followed a really grand spectacle. Dicky Owen got away from a scrummage on his own in a remarkable ft-fhion, and although at one time he ap- pea-red to be checked, he recovered himself splendidly, and making another opening sent 011t, a fine pass to Teddy Morgan, who, with estimable judgment, cross-kicked, and the ball dapping awkwardly for Scoular, Hodges dashed up and was over the line in a twink- ling, scoring the first try of tine match amidst thunderous applause. The whole movement was an admirable one, and easily th. best piece of work EVER PERFORMED BY WALES. Tho kick at goal by Winfield was a failure. I The position was not .an exceedingly diffi- cult one, but the wind was too shifty and carried the ball away. With a lead of three points, Wales' prospects looked hopeful, but Scotland were not yet done with. They rushed away to the Welsh line, and looked extremely dangerous, but the Welsh backs recovered the lost ground, Maddocks run- ning over the centre ere he was well hauled down by Scoular, the Scotch full-back. He was slightly knockd out as a consequence. A moment later Maddocks again got away and cross-punted, and, following up his kick, tackled McLeod right on hi. line. From the following scrummage the ball was passed out to Gwyn Nicholls, who shot for goal. It went wide, but Cliff Pritchard, following up at top speed, beat Sloan and Church, and soored Wales' second try amidst much cheering. Gibbs took the kick, which was a lamentable failure, and half-time was a moment afterwards called, with Wales lead- ing by six points. HALF TIME SCORE WALES-TWO TRIES SCOTLAND—NIL AFTER LEMOIN, S. With the advantage of the shifty wind in the second half Hodges restarted for Wales. Scoular caught the ball, but Charlie Pritchard nailed him as he tried to get away right on the line. The Sootch backs tried passing with success, Purvis running well until hauled down at the centre by Maodocks. Some pretty work by Harding, Owen, and one or two Welsh forwards was next wit- nessed, the ball being passed, kicked, and repassed quickly, but no material advantage was gained by either side, the game being fought out on neutral ground. Gibbs drib- bled away from a scrummage cleverly and reached Scoular, the Sccoth back saving on his line. Owen marked from a knock on, but the referee ruled against him, stern scrummaging taking place in close proximity to the Scotch line. A free to Wales was taken by Winfield, but Sloan's response was effective, the ball dropping into touch --it the centre. Cliff Pritchard was given possession, and with a neatly- timed punt the Scotch twenty five was once more the venue. From some loose footwork Gibbs picked up and handed to Hodges, who made a heroic dash to get over, but was held up. The scene of opera- tions was quickly changed, the Scotch for- wards, by great work rushing well into the Welsh quarters. Gibbs, however, was again prominent, as was also J. F. Williams, the centre being readied and danger averted. Simpson got away splendidly from a scrum- mage, and kicking with judgment, Maddocks again let his side down by inaccurate field- ing at his twenty-five. Scotland remained in the vicixtitv. of the Welsh goal line., several iraid, determined, squashes being keenly contested. A free to Scotlawl ended pe- culiarly, the kick being Ii. very short one over the Welsh forwards' heads instead of an attempt at goal being made. Trew marked smartly, and temporarily relieved. Another moment and DICK OWEN WAS DRIBBLING AWAY handsomely. Checked for a few seconds, he again recovered and paused out to Pritchard, who held on a bit too long. The ball got loose, and Maddocks soon making 'ib way- clear of opposition, showed the Scotchmen a CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS, getting over with Wales' third try, which remained unconverted. The result of the game was now a foregone conclusion. The interest in s'nbsequfnt proceedings was some- what relaxed. Scotland, however, did splen- didly, and took their reverses moder- ately. TIley found a footing in the Welsh 25, but Simpson received a kick on his head, and was laid out temporarily, but he soon recovered, and subsequently made a good rush, which looked dangerous, but Maddocks brought him down. A shot for goal by one of the Scotch backs, McLeod, was futile, an 1 the ball was re- called, the shot having been effected in touch. The Scotch backs were being given plenty of opportunities to display their. at. tacking abilities, but were indifferent in their methods. A penalty, against Wales was taken by McLeod, who, with a fine xick. dropped A GOAL FOR SCOTLAND. It was a fine shot, and thoroughly deserved the three points, but the decision of the re- feree giving a penalty was not appreciated by the crowd. Even play in neutral ground was followed by a. good run and kick by Kyle to the Welsh 25, Winfiold marking and relieving to the ccnitre, where Church was conspicuous for a heavy run. Winfield neutralised then from a penalty with a ma.g- nificent punt to the Scotch quarter flag. Nothing further was scored, and Wales re- tired winners, of a hard-fought game by nine points to three. FINA SCORE WALES—THREE TRIES SCOTLAND-ONE PENALTY GOAL
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3.32.-8cotlaiid at.tacked immediately after rumption. This was mainly due to Cuff Pritchard, who up to this had not been a success. fine punt by Gwyn Nicholls reliev- ed the pressure, and then Maddocks get- ting away dashed up to Scoular, ho brought him down with a thud. It was i. desperate tackle, and the Scotch full-back was hurt, but not seriously. 6.61.— Scotland got back into Welsh quar- ters, where Dicky Owen caused them a lot of trouble by a neat dribble, taking play to halfway. 13.40. Wales came on again, and the ball being sent out near the line, Gwyn Nich- oils tried a drop for goal. The ball was charged down, and Cliff Pritchard, fol- lowing up grandly, scored Wales' second try. Half-time Score: Wales, 2 tries; Scotland, nil. Crowd cheering stronglv. L SECOND HALF. 3.45.—The game resumed, Hodges kicking °ff- 3.t6.-Wales hotly attacking. 3.47.-Scotland relieving. 3.48.-They make a determined effort and rush play to the Welsh 25. 13.49.—-Wales were going strong, and they were soon pressing again. 3.50.—Scoular was finely tackled by Mor- gan, but Scotland managed to get out of the difficulty, while it was apparent they were a beaten side. 6.52.—Gibbs got round a scrum in midfield and spoiled a passing movement. 3.53.—Wales rushed play right up to Scot- land's line. 3.54.—Scotch forwards got away to the centre. Gibbs further put in a' puut and things were soon as tboy were before. 3. 55.-The pace, which had been hot throughout, now slackened down a little. The Welsh backs were showing improved form; Gibbs being really great. 3.56.—Good kick by Russell placed Wales at disadvantage, and Scotland became dangerous for the first time during the seoond half. 3.58.-Bert Simpson let his side down, and ubiquitous Gibbs ehacged the scene of operations to the Scotch twenty-five. 4.0.-K.rle burst away and quickly play vvas transferred to the centre.
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terful player a.t the of the scrum, and I can mesmerise the best players that ever stood up to him. Is really toe great feeder of the three-quarters, and is one to be care- fully watched, both by the opposition and the referee. Is as hard as nails, and can stand any amount of knocking about with- out turning a hair. j W. TREW, Swansea, is a great player in any position behind the scrum. Has been requisitioned to play the five-eights game in the team, and will be a mighty useful man for his side if the ball gets near him. Is plucky in a degree, and will make a useful combination with Owen and Gibbs. R. A. GIBBS, Cariiff.-One of the smart- est half-backs in Wales, albeit his selection has caused some surprise. Is one of the most popular players in the Principality, and should prove a good partner to DiCKY Owen. This is his first cap, and the popu- lar feeline; is that he will do justice to it. W. JOSEPH, Swansea, the most ronspi- cuous player in the Welsh pack. Is two yards of pure bone and muscle, and has the strength of a horse. Has never cultivated the drawing-room game, and don't profess to play it. Has great advantages over most by his reach, and has pace in favour of him- Is a fine dribbler, is exceedingly dangero- when near the line. and his tackling is nOt of the ordinary kind. You might as w«U enclosed in a vice as in the arms of L e mightv Jorepi-i. D. JONES, Aberdare, a strapping *orWjjje of great dimensions, the heaviest on Welsh side, and one of the iv Stands 6ft. lin., and weighs ove*nyj nz 1 36 played in the internationals oi > owing to illness was out of 'aS ^ff,s teen. Is very fast 011 the ball, a cap a man with his feet, and tack'es « c n rarely missing his man. A. F. HARDING, L-ondon .|sh, iF without quest ion one of the greatest for- wards Wales lias ever. produced Like his friend Morgan, he revived hit, (ady lessons of the game when at Christ Church, Bre- con, and this seminary may well be proud of having turned out two such players, ls heavy, and altogether a model forward, with "plenty of P;¡: to recommend him. van kick goals, and is also used as a reserve three-quarter. Gets his eleventh cap t -day, and richly deserves it. j\T. TRA\ ERS, Pit] Harriers, a tall, pow- erful forward, and has proved an unquaii- fied success in past matches. Is plucky to a degree, energetic in the scrum, and more than useful with his feet. Tackles well, and is keen in following up. Dangerous nea.r the goal line, and a most difficult man toO stop when under weigh. C. M. PRITCHARD, Newport, a ard worker who does his full share of scrummag- ing, and is useful m the open. Has fair pace, good vAh his feet, and is generally considered very safe tackier. Played well against N w Zealand, and is rightly re- tained J. J. HODGES, Newport, one of the finest forwards in the team, and one of the best tacticians, with great experience as a leader, and is very keen in the open. Has good speed, works hard, and is a keen tack.jr fearing nothing. Has a thorough know- ledge d Welsh tactics, ana is an awkward customer to run against. F. WILLIAMS, London Welsh, wa., cho- sen Jo represent his country against Eng- land, and had to stand down owing to in- juries. Is a fast and keen forward of the Harding type, with whom he has been close- 1y associated during the past two years in London. A sturdy forward, splendid drib- bler, and safe tackier.
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dashed down the field, and be- 1 all e oc;ks could get in a reply he was all h. and were playing a hard gaine, and t I, opinion entertained of them early j? the second half was not justified, for t _2\-Were by no means a beaten side. 77 v ca-'r,,Jfl a. gred.t game. Dick Owen cut out a nice" opening, and Maddocks, asiung through all the opposition, scored a magnificent try. The kick, although & Q n one, failed. I "lth three tries against them, the iopes of Scotland were low indeed, but ,le n">en from beyond the Tweed were un- uaunted, and they struggled valiantly to the tide of adversity. 'They dashed right to the Welsh line, ut the defence was too strong, and Wales 4 soon out of danger. —-Wales were penalised in midfield. and ^pson was [aKj r,ut with a kick on the jaw. He was soon able to resume. —Scotland by a kick attacked again- -they tried passing, but their transfers Were too automatic, and they made but little progress. '14.—-McLeod made a good shot for goal, but the ball was recalled. •16.— Still Scotland made heroic efforts to score; but Wales were at bay, and they steeled off attack after attack. •18.—Wales were penalised, and MaLeod dropped a lovely goal. 4.20—Wales, encouraged by cries of "Have Mother, Wales." got into neutral ground, where p!av now hovered. 4.22.-Scotland dashed down to the Welsh line and gave the Leeks rather a bad time of it. 4.84—Useful kicking raised the siege, and for the next few minutes neutral ground was again reached. 4-25.—Welsh passing was not up to the standard. ^•26.—A penalty kick resulted in W ales again attacking. FINAL SCORE. v W a.l œ, 3 tries Scotland, 1 penalty goal.