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-——————————————— FOOTBALL. SWANSEA V. ABERA YON. i SIXTEEN POINTS WIN FOR THE WHITES. TWO PLAYERS ORDERED OFF. When Swansea visited Aberavon on De- oember 2nd, a very pleasant game played. In fact, it was regarded as one of the best fought contests ever determined between tha two sides. The result ° match ended in a victory for the All by a converted goal and two tries to <> try. It was generally commented u^on there was very little to choose between t respective packs, but that Swansea far superior in the rear division. For the return match at St. Helen's on Satu*<-iay> the Swansea fifteen underwent impor changes from their originally -elected 61 Owing to a chill Phil Hopkins was a™v.. to take his accustomed place at outside a The vacancy was tilled by Trew l1I^= brought in from centre three-quarter to part- ner Owen, who found himself well enough to turn out. Fuller, of whom 60 much has been said, was called upon to take Trew's place for the first time in the Swansea team. This recruit created a favourable impression by his fine kicking in the Swansea II. diff Reserves match on February 2 there are some who think he is not an ideal centre. However, he was wisely given the chance, and hopes were entertained that he would prove one of the many "new b required in the Swansea XV. Serine has put in no training of late, and thought > stand down, thus letting in ^eo- ral' the first reserve. These changes were ca culated to affect Swansea's urRe under existing circumstances the s c was adopted. There was Whites dence placed in the ability or the .« p„H ,h, match off. rh. weight in this respect A^^ favoured a clcse game, mucn uc b of their fo^ari, who £ putation for many years p-si ct,s 0f termined scrummaging- fu- an interesting gair^ were enhanc^ by the beautiful conditions which Pre7 jrurht.lv' Saturday morning, the ^Sftn^S.' whii 3 the turf was 111 Teanis „ SWANSEA.—Back, J; VT quarter, F. Gordon w Trew Arnold and J Evans; iJf!f J"8- ST Da^ VIetS, I vor Morn, G. Ifa.ywa.rd, Harry Hnnt and D J. Thomas. ABERABON .-Back. F. Jenkins; three- quarters, T. Thomas, A. James, T. Williams and D. Williams: half-backs, J. Jones and W. Harris- forwards. VV. Jones, Matthews, A.' Daviee, A. Bevan, Patey Soffivan, E. Leyshon, W. Keimelick and E. Pugh. Referee—Mr. H. J. I ay lor, Cardiff. Referee—Mr. H. J I ay lor, Cardiff. VISITORS DIFFICULTY IN REGARD TO BACKS. Considerable difficulty (telephoned our Aberavon importer) was-experienced in Aber- ivon in the morning in securing backs to plav. Harry Toft was unable to get away; Billa Thorncou d not play on account of illness, and the Rev. Austin Da vies was de- barred through clerical duties from turning 01; In repiy to a wire, D. Williams, Mor riston, promised to "ilst the Red and Blacks, and at mid-day it was probable Lewis Thomas (brother of Williie Thomas Newport) would figure in the third line and Arthur James go full back. At the advertised time for the ki ff, 3.50, there were not more than 4,000 spec- tators present, and those gathered leisurely basked themselves in the brilliant sunshine. The stand was far from being full. Sir .ohn Llewelyn was present, as usual, when he is at home. The weather was far more suit- able for cricket than football, and many were tee reoaests neard among local flannel enthusiasts for the summer pastime utensils to be brought out. Thera w.,s very ie wind, but the side having the si; at its back in the first half received a great ad- vantage. Aberavon fielded quarter of -n hoar late followed by the Swansea players. The selected Aberavon fifteen underwent many. changes. The visitors kicked off with the sun in their eyes, the ball eve, ally being returned to touch at the centre. Aberavon got away but Trew pulled them up cleveify with a smart return punt. Swansea's pack got the ball out to the backs, and after handling it again got loose, through a short kick by Gordon. Dai Thomas foHowed up speedily and scored A TRY WITHTN FIVE MINUTES-OF THE START, which Bancroft easily goaled. Swansea's custodian responded smartly to the re-start- ing kick, the ball being sent 10 Aberavon s left wing who fumbled, and the ball rolled into touch at the visitor's twenty-five. After some loose play and scrummaging, the visi- tor's halves were penalised for offside work. The ball was placed for Bancroft who made a creditable effort to goal, but the ball went wide and Aberavon touched down. A round of passing by ths Swansea backs failed at Fuller, at left centre, who knocked on when the course seemed clear. The AID Whites, however, maintained the ad van- tage, and Trew, getting awav prettily. p;-t liis third line in motion. Fuller, unfortn- I nately impeded Arnold by being a little too forward to pass, but Gordon gathered and made a dashing run along the touch- line. He was checked just in time, and Aberavon worked back to the centre. An- other round of passing by tha All Whites' third line saw Joe Evans make much pro- gress with a strong run. When almost through he attempted a cross-punt, which was a feeble effort and Aberavon dribbled out of danger. The visitors held the. upper hand for a few moments, but Trew subse- quently easily repealed them with a nicely judged punt to half-way. Trew was again to the fore with a dean breakaway, but his pass to Joe Eyans went astray. A foul against Aberavon saw Bancroft put in a lofty Vick, which the Swansea forwards got 1 I., and upset the visitor's custodian before he I could clear. From one of the succeeding scrummages the ball got out to the Mi Whites' third line. Gordon fielded excel- lently and was almost through. A moment later Owen got the ball out on the right I wing. Arnold made off cleanly, and at the precise moment transferred to i Evans who dived over in the corner with SWANSEA'S SECOND TRY after fifteen minutes' plqn, Bancroft's at- tempt to majorise was feeble. On the fe- start, Aberavon wer? penned in their quar- ters, principally through clever kickin" L, Trew. The game so far had proved a °very open -~e, the ball being given air on every possible occasion. Once Joe Evans made a tine cra-s run, but his pass towards the left wing was poor and little or no ground was gained by the effort. At Aberavon's twenty-five a sternly contested scrummage was fought out between the two packs, one of the best seen for a Icng time. It even- tually broke up, but the ball was swayed into touch. The vistors' outside half at- tempted some blind side work and handed to his inside partner, but this was missed -and plav continued to be waged on Aber- avon's twenty-five !ine. At last the visitors' right wing made some ground and put in a kick which Bancroft gathered. He was tackled offside and with a long kick be found touch within ten yards of Avon's 'ine Trew endeavoured bard to dash through but was upset in the nick of time. The next noticeable incident was some pretty run- ning- and passing between Gordon, "PulL r and Arnold, the final pass going astray wher all seemed plain sailing. In consequence of an injury to cne of the visitors, Arthur Jlames, whose knee appeared wrenched play was suspended for a time and he had to retire From the next scrummage the All Whites had a walk in. The ball was cleanly s-ent cftit and Gcrdon had no op- positio" when crossing. He RANT ROUND BEHIND THE POSTS twentv-five: minutes' from the start with Swansea's third try, r.nd taking a kiek at goal himself was successful!. Swansea at this stage were leading by thirteen points to nil. Arthur James returned, to the field I immediately afterwards. Soon after resum- ing "Mumbles" Davies, who had figured well in loose breaking away work, was heavily tackled and fell awkwardly, necessitating his retirement. A good rush by the All Whites' front rank was well taken advant- age of by the three quarter line. Fulier ac- tually got over but was ruled back for a forward pass Aberavon pack conlrolled the next scrummage, and wheeling effectively dribbled the ball! three-parts tile length of the field before being cheeked. Degrees by degrees they worked to within ten yards' of Swansea's line. Their backs attempted passing, which lost them ground, and Swansea became free of dan- ger. A free to the homesters for a scrim- mage infringement further improved matters the centre being reached. Swansea forward; were now displaying much better form and had the best of matters. They got to Swan- sea's twenty-five and the All Whites being penalised Aberavon had a shot for goal which just failed. Trew received and run- ning well got out of danger before passing to Joe Evans. The ex-Pontardawe man put in a good kick under difficulties, which sent the ball into the open. Bancroft gathered, and with a finely judged punt, which F. Jenkins failed to field, the ball almost dropped on the corner flag. Mumbles" Davies had just returned to the field of play when half-time was called with Swan- sea leading by 13 points to nil. Half-time Score: Swansea-2 goals 1 tTY. Aberavon—Nil. Joseph put in a long kick to restart the second half, and Thomas Williams, knocking on, a scrum was ordered in the Aberavon twenty-five. The visiting forwards livened up a bit and gradually drove the All Whites back to the centre. The ball came out on the Aberavon side and Willie Harris, get- ting away on his own, looked dangerous Gordon was available and robbed him of the leather. In doing so he was hustled and he sent on to Bancroft and the 1, custodian, being cornered, put in a ilow ft "kl1 ^ad D. Williams property fielded he was bound to have scored. He fumbled and thus a glorious try was lost. Bancroft eventually had to touch down in defence. After the drop-out Fuller saved nicely when danger threatened, and Abe-r- avon were now playing a better game Hunt 7 °fffde' gQt P^aiised, but the D* w!ria'ln§ hr was an utter tailure- D. Wiluains. the Aberavon right wing was K'7° <«.»" and gain&d tb„„t twen" n" totrto S hD°!rel-T him „ 10 tfUSe amusement of the +DnmberinS about 5,000. The abled the h 0rLthe Swansea Kide and en- and Joe F 1 hree"quarters to §et S°™K steod of St aWay sPlendidly. In elS- he f 1ESlde k) Arnold, how- 11 Olish!Y huli(, on and was tackled m pOGSesolcn. It was a good moverrer, of & K, l'romme"t in »'■'« lin^-cnt tn o-o* V a^ over-i"an the ball and iailed 11 ProI'er y going. Both the Aberavon halves were deliberately offside and were properly penalised. Bancroft did not at-, empt ior goal, but preferred kicking high m1 that the forwards could get underneath. is was succesful and the visiting twenty- Jve was reached. Here Jones, one of the Aoeravon talves was penalised and Ban- croft kicked to little effect. At this stage j the Swansea playens did not appear to take the game seriously, being evidently amused at the offside work of the visiting halves, who were twice penalised. The game, in consequence lost much its attractiveness and play degenerated. Trew relieved the montony by getting away and FuLler took an awkward pass neatly, going a few yards. He passed :A)o soon to his skipper on the right wing Gordon had no alternative but to put in a cross-punt which Fuller followed up well to tackle but was a triJie too late as the ball was kicked well, up the field. ilumMes" Davies' Knee failed him here- abouts, and he had to retire from participa- tion in the game. This weakened the All White forwards, who had an unphill task, and Aberavon got close on the Swansea twenty-five. Gordon touched down a second later. Bancroft's drop out resulted in the bail dapping between three Aberavon plaj- ers, who failed to make for it. As a con- sequence the All Whites gained a huge slice of ground, the ball rolling into touch near Aberavon's twenty-five. A knock-on by Gordon spoilt what looked a promising pass- ing bout, and the visitors got to haif-way. Fuller did a clever bit of work hereabouts by doubling prettily. Just at this period, Harris was CALLED UP BY THE REFEREE for adopting an unnecessary attitude to- wards the crowd who loudly protested against his offside tactics. Arnold later madft a beautiful run and opening before passing to Gordon, twenty yards from the visitors' iine. The Swansea skipper t"1 bnrd to burst clear but was too closely sur- rounded to make much headway. Aberavon kicked up the field, but Bancroft very coolly put in a splendid kick h touch close to the Aberavon line. The ball was worked up the field, where Hunt rolled over, but was recalled for being offside. A second later Joe Evans was next seen skirting the touch line, and had apparently crossed, but sur- prise was in store as Harry Hunt and Fred Jenkins of Aberavon wer? spoken to by the referee and both received marching orders and had to leave the fielld. The reason .given for this course was unnecessary roughness. This is the second time for Hunt to be or- dered off this season, the other occasion be- ing at Glo'ster. After this sensation, the Swansea backs got possession, AND ARNOLD WENT OVER underneath the posts. Owen took the kick, but failed, although the position was an easy one. Swansea now led by 16 points to nil. The All Whites maintained the aggressive and kept the Red and Blacks penned on their line. Both Trew and Dick Owen en- deavoured to get over but without avail, and the whistle blew with the score stand- ing FINAL SCORE SWANSEA.-2 goals, 2 tries. ABERAVON.—Nil.

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