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STOP PRESS t atoct Latest Telegrams. "EXPRESS" OFFICE, 7.46 p.m. » Pontypool, 2 golls (1 dropped), 2 tries; Blaina, 2 tries. Scots Abroad, 2 goals: Artillery. 1 goal. Canton (Cardiff), 1 converted goal, 1 try;' Caerphilly. 1 penalty goal, 1 try. 1rllford v. Docks.—A draw; the League Cup goes to Milford. Cyndu Stars, 1 goal. 1 Ivy; Pontymister. 1 penalty gorJ. Half-time score: —-Belie Vuf Crescents. 1 "•<>nl."2 tries; Green Meadow, nil. Theorlty,'2 tries; Abertillery, nil. Jack STiiojuiits scored tlie second try. Merthyr Yale, 4 goals; forth Reserves, 1 goal, jlertliyr Alexanders. SO points; Cern, nil. l

GRAND FOOTBALL MATCH, Ebbw Vale Ground, MONDAY NEXT, 21st April, LLWYNYPIA v. EBBW VALE. Kiek-off, Five p.m. e9878

BILLIARDS. 1::1 STEVENSON V. DAWSON. This match of 18,000 up for Stoo a-side was continued at Argyll-hall. London, this after- noon, in the presence of a good company of spectators. When play ceased on Friday Dawson held a lead of 1,187, the scores stand- ing at 7.399 to 6,212 in his favour. Overnight Stevenson had been left in play with an unfinished 52, and this he increased to 84 to- day before failing at a masse white loser. Some quiet play followed, and then, starting from a rather flattering position. Dawson, by all-round billiards of very high order, put on a splendid 91. A bigger break seemed in prospect, but when well placed Dawson missed an easy close cushion cannon. Stevenson could only reply with 3, and. again being favoured with a. good opening, Dawson added 43. The champion ran up 36. and then Daw- son materially increased his lead with superb 119.

• DISCOVERIES AT CAERLEON. A Bust of Nero Unearthed on a Farm. The stone coffin discovered at Caerleon on Thursday has been a. great attraction. One well-known gentleman who is deeply interested in antiquities gives it as his opinion that it dates proba-bly from the late Roman period, between A.D. 300 and A.D. 400. Another interest- ing "find" has also been made on the land of Mr. Lawrence, Bulmoor Farm, Caerleon, of what appears to be a. button, having the fol- lowing inscription:—"Imp.: Nero, Caesar, Aug: aud also a bust of Nero in a, splendid state of preservation. What gives rise to the impression that it was a button is the fact that on the concave side is a metal shank. It certainly does not appear to have been a coin.

FOOT RACE AT MAESTEG. A foot race for 300 yards for a wager of £ 10 aside was run off on the Maesteg foot- ball grounds this afternoon, the contestants being John James, Bla-engaxw, and Edwin Hundford, Abergwynfi. Hundford had his man well in hand from the start, and won by five yards.

ASSOCIATION. English Cup. FINAL TIE AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Southampton v. Sheffield United NUMBER OF PLAYERS INJURED. Game Ends iri a Draw. FINAL TO BE RE-PLAYED NEXT SATURDAY. Once more lovely weather favoured the great game of the year which decided the destination of the national trophy. The morning in London was gloriously fine, the sun shining brilliantly, and about noon a good breeze sprang up to temper the heat. Yet the appearance of the streets did not suggest the great influx of provincials as pre- viously has marked the occasion. Some who journeyed South said the small-pox epidemic acted as a deterrent, others that the fear of a disaster such as occurred at Ibrox Park kept many people away. Whateve rthe causes, the fact remains that it was an easy matter to journey to the Crystal Pala.ce. At two o'clock the numbers surrounding the sports arena did not probably number more than 20,000, but they were spread over so large a space that an accurate estimate was most difficult to form, and the crowd, of course, increased every moment. About half-past two the strong south-west wind blew up some clouds, suggesting showers, bat, really, the weather was perfect for the occasion, and the people fortunate to have reserved seats strolled about and listened to the excellent Crystal Palace Band- As usual when the Football Association is concerned, the arrange- ments were admirable—hosts of stewards having various duties allotted to them, and, fast as the people began to arrive as the time for the start approached, there was not the least bustle or crowding. Neither team appeared to be special favourites. The colours of both teams being the same-red and white-it was Impossible to know whose supporters were in the majority; but, natu- rally, the general desire of the Southerners, who, of course, predominated, was that South- ampton should prove victorious and keep the cup in the district. It was soon known that Sheffield United would be at their full strength, Common being sound enough to take his place, but some doubt existed as to Robinson being well enough to keep goal for Southampton. He looked far from well, and an hour before the kick-off it had not been decided if he should play or not. As three o'clock approached the crowd increased enormously, until the splendid ground presented the same Animated Appearance. as in former years, though the numbers did not reach nearly the hundred odd thousands that witnessed the great struggle twelve months ago. Although Robinson was stated to have a temperature of over 100, it was decided that he should play, and thus both elevens were fully representative of their clubs. When the enclosure was cleared the scene was quite as remarkable M ever before since the final has been played at the Palace, the vast slopes being covered by an uninter- rupted mass of people—the great sea, of faces being wonderful to watch. Perfect order pre- vailed, the great throng remaining motion- less until the Southampton team left the pavilion, when a. great burst of cheering greeted them. Sheffield United appeared a minute later, wearing vfrhite shirts and blue knickers, the Southerners being in their own colours—red and white ehirts and dark knickers. By this time every place of vantage was occupied except two portions of the un- cojfereft stand facing the pavilion, and the erdwd could not have been less than 80,000. THE TEAMS. SOUTHAMPTON. Robinson. C. B. Fry, Molyneux. Meston. Bowman. Lee. A. Turner, Wood. Brown. Cbatwick. J. Turner. o Lipaham. Priest. Hedley. Common. Bennett, Needham, Wilkinson. Johnson. Boyle. Thickett. Foulke. SHEFFIELD UNITED. THl: PLAY. J'uat before half-past three Needham and Wood tossed, and, Needham winning, South- ampton kicked off aginst the wind, the sun being obscured by the clouds. Needham returned, and there was a throw-in near mid- field, from which the United forwards got away, but Bowman and Lee stopped them with a couple of clever kicks, Molyneux kick- ing the ball against Common. It went behind. and thus early it was evident the strong wind would interfere with accurate play, which «was all in the Southampton half. A free- kick gave them relief, and Bowman and the left wing began an attack on the Sheffield goal. A long pass to A. Turner only produced a throw-in, and the game went evenly and very fast. Needham was prominent with a very, clever dribble. His pass to Common went wide, but Fry. trying a fly kick, gave .a corner, which the old Oxonian cleared. The ball remained near the Southern goal. Robinson fisted out from Hedley, and then Common shot just wide. Brown at once made a fine dash down the centre, but, hampered by Needham and Thickett, could not shoot, and Foulke easily cleared. Some rather rash kicking ensued, letting in Southampton, and Meston tried a long shot, which only just went wide. Common passed to Bennett, who was upset by Molyneux and hurt somewhat, the game being delayed. After Robinson had cleared, Bennett had to stop playing for a few minutes, receiving aid from the ambulance. On the game being resumed A. Turner ran down and passed across, Joe Turner getting up, but heading the ball behind. Thickett then cleared, giving his right wing a chance, Bennett was so lame as be useless. A. Turner and Wood then did good work. Boyle just spoiled the latter's shot. Joe Turner was then hurt in charging Thickett, but went on after a momentary stoppage, while Bennett had to cease playing. Foulke had a ho^ shot from Chadwick to stop, and Southampton continued to have the better of the play. Several efforts to shoot wer made, but keen defence prevented Fonlke being troubled, and eventually Joe Turner put the ball outside. Handicapped by being a man short in the attack, Sheffield were somewhat disorganised, but they played very hard, and at last Need- ham set up an attack, but, from a centre. Common took the ball over the line. South- ampton had a promising opening, which was thrown away through Hesitation Near Goal Bennett re-started again after being off about fifteen minutes. Brown broke through, but overran the ball. missing his kick before a foul was given against him. Thickett then fouled. Brown looked like getting dangerous, but nothin gcame of the free-kick. Benntet was too lame to be of real service, being quite unable to show his face, but the United gradually had more of the game. Needham and Hedley being conspicuous, while Johnson sent in a very hot, long shot. which only just went too high. Another stoppage occurred through Brown being slightly hurt, following which Sheffield attacked strongly, but only a goal-kick resulted, and Wood and J. Turner dashed away. Free-kicks to each side fol- lowed, the game being hotly contested and very fast on a ground that was in perfect condition. Bennett managed to get down to the Southerners' goal-line, and then Sheffield had a corner, which Needham placed well, but Southampton cleared. Still the United attacked, Lipsham only just missing with a brilliant shot. The Play was Often Wild aimless kicks being made. Meston got the better of an exciting tussle with Lipsham. the ball being locked between their feet, and A. Turner sprinted down. Boyle stopping him by kicking into touch. Following a nice kick by A. Turner, Joe Turner passed to Chadwick, who caused Foulke to handle. Hedley was dangerous at the other end, but Fry stopped him, and play went evenly to the interval. Half-time score. Goals. Southampton 0 Sheffield United 0 SECOND HALF. Before the game started it was arranged that, in the event of a draw, the re-play should take place next Saturday at the Crystal Palace. Bennett did not come out after the interval, Common playing on the right wing by himself. Yet the United attacked, and Needham shot well, Robinson clearing just as Comhion dashed up to charge. The United had a free-kick near the other goal, and Thickett tamed the ball over to Johuson, whose low shot went outside. Bennett then came out, and at once shot wide. Joe. Turner forced a corner off Thickett, Foulke clearing, and the United left wing went up the field. The ball went across to Bennett, who shot finely, Hedley charging Robinson as he punched out-. By a dashing piece of work, Wood prevented Boyle kicking, and the South. I ampton forwards swarmed round the United goa-l. Foulke cleared once from Wood, but seemed likely to be beaten. Only a goal-kick resulted, however, and the United attacked. Common shot finely, and Priest, rushing up, charged Robinson through, the ball going into the net. Thus Si ;Held scored the first goal nine minutes after the re-start. The United again attacked after the kick-off, Lipsham trying a hot shot, which went too high. Com- mon was hurt in charging Lee and had to stop playing, but the United were the stronger team, and at this point more than held their own. Common now resumed, and the attacks on the Southampton goal were maintained. Needham shot finely, Robinson giving a corner. A foul was given against Robinson for carry- ing, and Bennett struck the bar. The play was all in the Southampton half, the Sh^ffielders having settled down to a fine game, their defence being excellent, and com- bination among the forwards much better than in the first half. The wind had dropped considerably, so that the United were I favoured in this respect, but they lasted better, and fully deserved the lead they had gained. Joe Turner put in a clever run and centred, Foulke partially clearing, but no one was up to profit by his error, and Common helped in an attack by the United, which pro- duced a corner. The sun came out, shining slightly In the Sheffielders' Faces, but they had two corners in quick succession, and quite monopolised the play. Lipsham put in a. fine shot. the ball just skimming the bar. A Turner enlivened the Southampton team with a run down the right, but the Southerners seemed tired, and were getting slack, when Lipsham fell and, hurting him- self, the game was delayed. Lipsham sent out a long pass to Bennett, who lifted the ball over the goal, and it dropped on the net. Lee passed the ball to Wood, who stopped it and shot hard and low, but Foulke got down, effecting a brilliant save with hie right hand. After this little burst South- ampton did better, but Brown missed a chance. Foulke had to clear soon afterwards, and a free-kick helpel. Southampton continued the pressure, Joe Turner forcing a corner. Another ensued, but. there waa some delay before it was taken. Turner sent the ball against the upright, when it bounded into play. Fonlke having a. hot shot from close Quarters to save. Bennett broke away, but Southampton returned, Fonlke twice punching out. while Brown shot very hard. South. ampton. equalised near the close. Final score. Goale. Sheffield United 1 Southampton. 1 HEIGHTS AND WEIGHTS OF PLAYERS. The following are the heights and weights of the teams, including Baby Foulkes: — SOUTHAMPTON. Age. Height. V eight. ft. in. st. lb. .Robinson 32 5 11 13 7 *C. B. Fry 30 5 11 13 0 ♦Molyneux 26 5 10 12 0 Lee 23 6 0 12 10 Bowman 30 5 7 ..k 11 5 Meston 31 5 9 11 11 •Turner (A.) 25 5 9 11 11 .Wood 34 5 10 13 1 Brown 22 5 11 12 0 .Chadwick 32 5 6 10 13 .Turner (J.) 29 5 7 11 9 International players. SHEFFIELD UNITED. •Fulkes 27 6 2 22 8 *Bovie 27 5 10 12 7 •Thickett 29 5 10 14 0 .Johnson 25 5 8 12 4 Wilkinson 23 5 5J 10 6 •Needham 30 5 5 11 0 •Lipsham 23 5 8 11 0 "Priest -6: 28 5 8 13 0 •Hedley 25 5 10 12 Common 22 5 8 13 0 •Bennett 27 5 7 13 4 International players. I CUP TIE POPULARITY. 865,000 SPECTATORS. The great popularity of the English Cup competition this season may be judged from th6 following figures, compiled from official returnsFirst round, 328.000 spectators, £ 12,295 gate money; second round. 117,000 spec- tators, £4,950 gate money; third round, 137,000 spectators, £6,463 gate money; semi-finals, 83,000 spectators, X4,149 gate money; total, 865,000 spectators, £27,857 gate money. To-day's final will, probably, bring the number of spec- tators not far from a round million, and in- crease the receipts by £ 6,000. "BABY" FOULKE. THE BIG GOALKEEPER. W. Foulke, the United custodian, is gene- rally known as the "football giant," and, both for prowess and avoirdupois, he is a bit of an eye-opener. He is a native of Bakewell, in Derbyshire, and a collier by trade, but finds football more to his tastes. He has been with the United for a long time now, but he is past his prime, and his retirement cannot be far off. He is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable custodians ever known. He punches, the ball as far with his fist in saving as an average man can kick it with his foot; in fact, it is reported of him that he has fisted the ball so vigorously that it went out over his vis-a-vis line. He waa almost captured by the Notts Forest when United secured his ser- vices. He is in every way a giant, standing 6ft. 2in., and turning the scale at 20st. He has been capped only once against Wales in 1891. If the opposing forwards wish to soore against Foulke they have to keep their shots low and send them in swift, as "getting down" is not William's forte. WINNERS OF THE CUP. 1871-2—Wanderers beat Royal Engineers <1—0). 1872-3—Wanderers beat Oxford University (2-0). 1873-4—Oxford University beat Royal Engineers (2-0). 1874-5—Royal Engineers beat Old Etonians (a-o, after a drawn game). 1875-6-Wanderers beat Old Etonians (3-0, after a, drawn game). 1876-7—Wanderers beat Oxford University (2—0 after an extra half-hour). 1877-8—Wanderers beat Royal Engineers (3—1). 1878-9—Old Etonians beat Clapham Rovers (1-0). 1879-80—Clapham Rovers beat Oxford University (1-0). 1880-1—Old Carthusians beat Old Etonians (3—0). 1881-2—Old Etonians beat Blackburn Rovers (1-0). 1882-3-Blackburn Olympic beat Old Etonians (2-1, after an extra half-hour). 1883-4-Blackburn Rovers beat Queen's Park, Glasgow (2—1). 1884-5-Blackburn Rovers beat Queen's Park, Glasgow (2—0). 1885-6—+JBlackburn Rovera beat West Bromwich Albion 12-0. after a drawn game). 1886-7—Aston Villa beat West Bromwich Albion (2-0). 1887-8—West Bromwich Albion beat Preston North End (2-1). 1889-9-Preston North End beat Wolverhampton Wanderers (t-G). 1889-90—Blackburn Rovers beat Sheffield Wed- nesday (6—1). 1890-1-Blackburn Rovers beat Notts (3-1). 1891-2—W-fst Bromwich Albion beat Aston Vills (3-0). 1892-3—§ Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Ever- ton (—M3). 1893-4—SNotts County beat Bolton Wanderers (4—1). 1094-5—A^ton Villa beat West Bromwich Albion (1-0). fl895-6—Sheffield Wednesday beat Wolverhamp. ton Wanderers (2—1). 1896-7—Aston Villa boat Everton (3—2). 1897-8—Notts Forest beat Derby County <3—1). 1.898.9-Shpffield United beat Derby County •(4—1). 1899-1900—Bnrv beat Southampton (4—0). 1<VVM—tTottenham Hotspur beat Sheffield United (3-1). after a draw (2-2). .Cuu won outright, but restored to the asso- ciation as a pernetnal trophy. tA special trophy was awarded for the third consecutive win. iFinal tie re-played in the provinces. SFinal played away from London. f!A new cup provided, the original trophy having been stolen.

INTER-LEAGUE MATCH AT BARRY. Cardiff v. Penarth and Barry. The final match this season between the Cardiff and Penarth and Barry Leagues was played on the County Ground, Barry, this afternoon, when the, followers of the Associa- tion code had the opportunity of witnessing a good display. The lads showed off the superior points of the game quite as well as many senior teams. Many of the older boys of the school are making their presence felt in many of the teams fighting for superiority in the Cardiff and District League, whilst a few have secured recognition in the various higher football companies iji South Wales The teams on the present occasion were:- Penarth and Barry: Goal. Jewell (Albert- road); backs. L. Hopkins (Albert-road) and E. J. Dyer (Victoria); half-backs, A. Lowry (Cadoxton), G. Jones (Albert-road), and J. Selton (Holton-road); forwards, H. Trott (Cogan), H. James (Holton-road), W. Griffiths (Holton-Toad), N. Prince (Barry), and H. Lewis (Hannah-street). Cardiff: Goal, Fea.rley (Gladstone); backs. Littledyke (Radnor-road) and Bartlett (Severn. road); half-backs, ^Shepherd, James, and Bos. well (Higher Grade); forwards. Field (Glad- stone-road), Richards (Stacey-road). Palmet (Severn-road). Earle (Albany-road), and Cor (Radnor-road). Referee: Mr. J. Quaile, Barry. Previous to the match selections of music were rlnyed by the Cadoxton School Fife and Drum Band. Dr. W. Lloyd-Edwards, the chair- man of the Barry School Board, kicked off, aiitt tho ins-lifters got away, and W. Griffiths made a futile try for goal. James, of Cardiff, wuu a, iong kick chunked the venue of play, and the Penarth and Barry goalkeeper just succeeded in clearing on two occasions. The Cardiffiane confined play in t.he home quarters, but the backs defended well. One shot by Richards went over the bar. A pretty run by D. Griffiths succeeded in the Cardiff lads being forced to act on the defensive. They, however, cleared nicely, and coming away with a rush Palmer scored, thus securing the first goal for Cardiff. Very smartly did the Barry and Penarth llkdo set away, with the leather from the kick-out, and a shot by H. Lewie almost equalised. Half-time score: Goal*. Cardiff 1 Penarth and Barry Penarth and Barry After the interval the Penarth and Barry i lads, coming away, Lowry tried hard for goal, Farley just managing to save. Several fine runs were made by the Penarth and Barry forwards, but the Cardiff backs resisted the attacks and cleared their lines. A brilliant save by Joweil set his side in motion, and the forwards, coming down thefteld with a fast dribble, Prince parsed to Le" is, and equalised. Farley, in goal, had a very hard time, and a number of well-directed shots being sent in his direction, but he came out of the ordeal without a hitch. The Cardiff lads succeeded in clearing from a corner, and in quick suc- cession scored two goals, one by James and the other by Orr. The homesters, however, were not disheartod, for they continued to play up well, and they attacked the visitors' goal in a determined manner. A weak res's- ta.nce was offered by the Penarth and Barry I backs to a rush by the forwards, and in con- sequence an easy goal was secured by Earle. Final score: Goals. Cardiff League 4 Penarth and Barry Leagae 1 Penarth and Barry League 1 REMARKS. The game proved a very interesting one, and at times it possessed distinctly scientific features. A decided advantage, which proved of vaJue to the Cardiff lads, was the fact that they were heavier and taller than their oppo- nents, otherwise the teams were evenly matched. The Penarth and Barry forwards were smarter than the Cardiff boys, and played a better combined game. At half and back, howecer, the Cardiffians excelled, their kicking being clever, and very seldom did they miss the ball, while the misses of the home backs were frequent. On the who!e, however, both sides played well. Lowr. Prince. Griffiths Seeiey, and Dwver were the pick of the home lot, while Richards, James, Or- and Bartlett were the best of the visi- tor.. CARDIFF CORINTHIANS V. WHITCHURCH. The meeting between these teams at the Llandaff Fields only tea-used a email amount of interest. Whitchurch came down fully strong, but Simmon? waa missing frr"ll the home team. Norrie playing in his stead. The Corinthians were the first to attack, Evan Llewellyn giving a few chances in the centre. Pascoe Iiowells broke away for Whitchurch, but Thomas was equal to the occasion and drove them back. Then W. Frajier (who was playing en the right vice Tom Spencer) shot in, which Templeton successfully negotiated. Gibson gave a chance to Kelly. which again failed to penetrate. Bryco Smith next shot, but the Whitchurch custodian dealt with each as successfully as the first. A neat dribble taken up by Whitchurch caused the home defence some trouble, but Fred Price eventually cleared. The combination on either side was not much to be admired; kick and run was gmeraliy the play. Kelly, Gibson, and Llewellyu were each doing well, but somebow or other the attacks were a ways nipped in the bud by the AVhit-church backs. Norrie and Evans. Templeton in goal was playing splendidly, and he was mainly responsible for there being no score. Reece put in a wonderfully good shot, which went about 2in. wide of the mark. Half-time score. Goals. Corinthians 0 I Whitchurch 0 \Vhitchu'l'ch 0 The second half opened out very smart. The Corinthians got on the move, but Norrie kicked across into touch. The whole front rank getting down well Kelly received, and Norrie fumbling, allowed him to draw first blood. This only serred to make Whitchurch play more determinedly than ever, but their combination was wretched. The home team were now having the best of matters, and Whitchurah were acting mostly on the defen- sive. Soon after the home team got their goal in a remarkable manner. Frazer re- ceived on the wing about five yards from the goal and gave to Gibson, and he headed to Kelly, who passed neatly to Llewellyn, and the latter shot, giving Templeton no chance. Whitchurch now worked better, and Fred Price missing, Fisher banged it through, Norrio going full length on the ground in trying to save. Norrie conceded a. corner to the Corinthians, and Gibson placed it well in front, but the wind carried it iver the bar. The kick out afforded the visitors no relief, and it was not long beforeTempleton was conspicuous for a. fine clearance. Frazer gave a chance to Kelly, who shot wide, the best he could do in the circumstance. I Final score. Goals. I Cardiff Corinthians 2 1 Whitchurch 1 BEVAN SHIELD. CANTON PARISH CHURCH V. GRANGE Sk. PAUL'S. This match was played on neutral territory in the final for the Bevan Shield. The first half went in favour of Grangetown. who scored a goal from a corner kick. H. Parfiitt, a Canton Parish C irch player, in trying to head away from the goal-mouth headed up against one of the players, and the ball re- bounded through the posts. Final score: Goals. St-. Paul's 2 Canton Parish Church 1 SEMI-FINAL.—BEVAN SHIELD. CARDIFF ALBIONS V. CADOXTON ROVERS. CARDIFF ALBIONS '"fl. ROVERS. Final score:— Goals. Cardiff Albions 2 Cadoxton 0 I EBB w VALE V. BARRY. This league match was played at Ebbw Vale to-day in a strong gale, before a small gate. The Barry team fully maintained their repu- tation during the first half, and goals were scored by J. Green (two) and C. Gunnell (one). Goals. | Barry 3 I Ebbw Vale 0 With such a decided lead secured in the first half, it was only natural to expect the visitors to take matters easy during the remaining portion of the game, and Ebbw Vale seemed t ohave tumbled into the happy- go-lucky style of play. Although both ends of the field were visited in turn, neither side was serious in attack, with the result that the game resolved itself into a farce quite un- worthy of the traditions of the respective clubs. Final score Goals. Barry 2 Ebbw Vale j 0 LEOMINSTER BRIGHT CHARITY CUP. LEOMINSTER V. ABERDARE. This final took place at Leominster. The match excited keen interest, and there was a large number of spectators. Teams: — Leominster: Goal, Clayton; backs, Pennel and Blunt half-backs, Pritchard, Taylor, and Moyle; forwards, Ladd, Allen, Staples, Seager. and Lewis. Aberdare: Goal, Wood; backs, Crabtree and Golding; half-backs. Parker, Redlock, and Shenton; forwards, Smitb, G. Davies, Osborne, Dean, and R. Davies. Aberdare led off with a rather strong cross vind. Leonminster at once began to press, Mid within seven minutes scored. Even play followed for some time. each goal in turn heing visited. Aberdare, after a good effort, equalised with a good shot by R. Davies. f Half-tiviie score. Goals. Leominster •. 1 Aberdare 1 On resuming play for some time was of an mintcresting character, neither team play- ;ng a, very good game. Aberdare no wbad i little better the of the play. and pressed their opponents severely, but missed to score. the game now went in favour of Leominster, who were, however, but half spirited in their attacks. They at length uroke through the ines. and rushed in goal, but Wood. who was on his back, saved magnificently. Aberdare 'lOW threw more spirit into their play, and with a rush made a. good attempt to score. Play of a somewhat even nature followed, \nd time arrived with one goal each, and a. further half-ha.lfs game was decided on. On playing the extra time there was an exciting finish, nothing further being scored, and the match will have to be re-played. ABERYSTWITH V. NEWTOWN. Thi swas the last match of the season. Playing with a strong wind at their backs the visitors harassed the home defence. Nock and Vaughan were particularly smart. but they failed to score, and the teams changed hands with a blank score. The second half I the homesters played up, Barson scoring. Newtown were penned in, Mossford having to defend his goal. Result: -Aberystwitb, one goal; Newtown, nil. Final score Goals. Aberystwith 1 Newtown 0 Newtown 0 I CANTON BIBLE CHRISTIANS V. VICTORIA STARS. Played a.t the Jubilee Park. The Star* kicked off with the wind in their favour, and mshed the ball half-way down the field. but nothing resulted. From a very fine run Coas lett, of the Christians, found-the net within tricky shot. The game had not been on more than ten minutes when T. Thomas, the right back of the Stars, received an injury and retired. Play was now stopped for a few minutes. On resuming, the Stars showed a little more spirit, and Ward, given a pass by Williams, equalised. Play was of an interest- ing character up to half-time, when the score stood one goal each. On the re-start the Christians had it all their own way, having bard lines in not scoring, the ball coming down on the cross-bar several times. The defence of the Stars was eiiperb. Final score: —One goal each. t — BARRY UNIONIST CUP-TIE. BARRY DISTRICT V. PENARTH PARISH CHURCH. This engagement, in connection with the Barry Unionist cup-ties, was to have been played this afternoon at Barry, but the visi- tors did not put is an apmranot COLUM VILLA V. QUEEN'S VILLA. SCORING EXTRAORDINARY. Result :-CoIum Villa, 42 goals; Queen's Villa, 2. The scorers for Colum were :-Trevor Jones, 21; Alfred Jones, 12; Precy Davis. 5; and George Llewelyn. 4. The scorers for Que#n s Villa were Frank Lewis (1) and Cyril Williams (1). TEELEWIS V. HAFOD. Played at Trelewis. Final score —Hafod. goals; Trelewis, nil. Windsor United v. Y.M.C.A-Played at the Barracks Field. Final score:—United, three goala; Y.M.C.A., one goal. ENGLISH LEAGUE MATCHES. NEWCASTLE UNITED V. NOTTS FOREST. At Newcastle, in dull but spring-like weather, before 9,000 spectators. The ground was in excellent condition, and there was no change in the teams. United attacked vigo- rously, playing down hill. Soon after the commencement Roberts nearly scored for the homesters, hitting the upright with a sting- ing shot. When an appeal four a foul seemed imminent, Rutherford rushed in and scored for Newcastle. A few minutes later the same player missed the goal by inches. The Forect played up,. but could not penetrate New- castle's defence. Half-time score:—Newcastle, one goal; Forest, nil. Final score:—Newcastle, United, three goals; Forest, nil. LIVERPOOL V. BURY. Played at Anfield before 14,000 spectator. The r.- "11 t was of vital importance to the hon wen. Liverpool lost the toss, and face strong wind, but scored through Ray- bould af er eleven minutee' play. The game continued to be well fought, each end being visited in turn, but nothing more was scored. Half-time score:—Liverpool, one; Bury, nil. CHESTER CITY V. STOKE. Played at Manchester before 12,000 people. The City at once attacked, and in less than five minutes Drummond scored from a fine cen Ire by Moffat, fetoke took up the attack. c id ten minutes later Harris equalised. Result :-Two goals each. BLACKBURN ROBERS V. DERBY COUNTY. This postponed match was played at Black- burn. Derby were without Fryer and Boag, which placed them at great disadvantage, but they started well. Gradually, but surely, they were driven back, and Dewhurst scored. Half-time score: -Rovers, two goals to nil. Result —Rovers, three goals; Derby County, one goal. NOTTS V. SUNDERLAND. At Nottingham. Both goals had narrow escape at the outset, and after ten minutes Humphreys scored a grand point for Notts, who monopolised the play. The forwards were dilatory in their movements and weak in shooting. Result-.—Notts, two goals to nil. S WEDNESDAY V. SMALL HEATH. Played at Owlertoiv in fine weather and before 12,000 spectators. The Sheffielders won the toss, and had a steady breeze in their favour, and scored through Spikesley a minutes from the start. The game was keenly contested. Half-time score:—One goal each. Result: —Small Heath, tw ogoals; Wedneeday. one goal. EVERTON V. BOLTON WANDERERS. Played at Bolton. Everton had everything in their favour in the second half. Result;- Everton, three goals; Bolton, one goal. DIVISION II. Middlesborough. 2 goals; Bristol City, 0. Burton United, Z goals; Wooiwich Arsenal, 0. Burslem Port Vale, 1 goal; Newton Heath, 1. West Bromwich Albion, 2 goals; Barnsley, 0, Ga.insborough, 3; Blackpool, nil. Doncaeter, 4; Preston North End, 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Bristol Rovers. 2 goals; Milwall, 0. Northampton, 1 goal; Watford, 1. Reading. 1 goal; Luton, 1. Portsmouth, 7 goals; Brentford. 1. Queen's Park, 1 goal; Wellingborough, 1. LANCASHIRE COMBINATION. Newton Heath, 2 goals; Blackburn Rovers, 0. Bury Reserves, 2 goals; Liverpool, 2. Everton Reserves, 3 goals; Bolton, 0. NORTHERN LEAGUE. Darlington, 5 goals; Stockton St. John'#, 1.

BACIHS: LATEST. Derby Spring Meeting. » —— OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. As pnhlished in the "Racing Calendar" and the "Sportsman." Chaddesden Plate (7).—Mount Lyell, 7 to 1 apt, Osmaston Plate (12).-Endeavour, 100 to 8 aget. Chatgworth Stakes (9).—Speculator, 7 to 1 ag. Derwent Selling <H).—Iriah Frieze, 10 to 1 agst. Highfield Selling (ot.—Muckroaa. 6 to 4 agst. Derbyshire Plate (jfc—Ravensheugh, 3 to 1 ag. Harrington Steepjchase (13).—Green Dragon, 9 to 4 agst.

Halsey, this afternoon, achieved the "hat trick" by riding three »uccessive winners.

NEWMARKET NOTES. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEWMARKET, Saturday. LEFT FOR DERBY. Babraham Belle filly. GalOP206 filly, Happy Match. Parody, Endeavour, Sunburnt, Irish Frieze, Webfoot colt, Desinvoltnre, tfonnt Lyell, Paiute, and Peruke. TRIALS. Lamb ton's Sir Joshua beat Mixed Powder. Goodwin's Florid beat Lambton's Stargazer and Goodwin's Mountains High over five fur- longs. The winner is good for the Sandowa Park Stud Prdduce Stakes. Lambton's Handyman beat Guttersnipe and Archer's War Paint over five furlongs. Leach's Orchid (H Spencer) beat Zanoni and Amorath over five furlongs. The winner it in the Great Surrey Handicap. THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS. CITY AND SUBURBAN. Volotlyovski went a. good stripped mile and a. quarter, and will win. Good Luck, a good eleven furlongs. Handicapper, a good mile. First Principal, a fast eleven furlongs.

ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Paiute, Mount Lyell, Pavilion, Endeavour, Webfoot colt. Sunburnt, Babrabam Belle filly, Galopade filly, Happy Match, Shaun Dhuv, Parody, Breadmart. Speculator, Mayflower, Vendale, Jettatura, Shaun Dhuv, Parody, Irish Frieze, Desinvolture, Peruke, and Malatesta.

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The "Sportsnian" has been officially in- formed by Messrs. Weatherby of the followinc scratchings Bungay engagements-Blandford. Trial Handicap, Pontefract—Flamenco. Prince of Wales Stakes, Epsom—Sun Bonnet. All engagements-Lincoln Mint and Paget. Hurdle Race-Leopardstown and Noorong. Pontefract Spring Handicap-Ergot. Midland Hunt engagements—Chapelstown and Dismay All handicaps for which the weights have appeared-Little Grafton. TO-DAY'S LONDON BETTING. Volodyovski was firm at 11 to 2 to-day for the City and Suburban, and Lavengro baa touched 100 to 12, after 10's had been obtained. The Solicitor was easy, and there was very little else of noteworthy mention in connec- tion with the race. Prices: —

CITY AND SUBURBAN. (Run Wednesday, April 23.) 11 to 2 agst Volodyovski, t and w 100 to 12 — Lavengro, t and o 9 to 1 — Floriforui, t 9 to 1 — The Solicitor, t and o 10 to 1 — First Principal, t 11 to 1 — Australian Star, t 100 to 8 — Epsom Lad, t 25 to 1 — Caiman, ,t >

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PONTYPOOL WAN SUMMONED. Alleged Theft.-of 31 Flagons of Beer. To answer a charge of stealing 31 flagons of beer, Richard Murphy, colliery labourer, and Joseph Taylor, sweep, appeared before the Pontypool magistrates to-day. — Polioe-con- stable Lewis heard a noise in the lock-up shop of Mr. S. M. Williams in Stanley-road on t.h8 night of the 15th inat., and found the defen- dants inside, the drawer* and till having been ransacked. It was subsequently found that 31 flagons of beer were missing. Seventeen of the flagons were recovered the same night* having been hidden in the direction of the defendants' homes.-The uten wero committed to the quarter seeeiuaa,

than in the game they played to-day. They heeled the ball out with consummate deftness, and Hillman and Carde played brilliantly at the base of the scrimmage. Times without number they set their three-quarters in motion in the meet approved style, only to find that the ball was continually mulled by one or other of the four. Contrary to expectation- in some quarters, at any rate—the game was played in excellent spirit right through, and there was not the least semblance of rough play on either side. Gloucester was beaten badly in front and at half-back, and Romans did not compare favourably with Winfield; in any department of full-back play. But for the weakness to which I have alluded in the three- quarter line, Cardiff would have finished up with a big score, and for any team to win by a large margin on the ICingaholm Ground certainly means a feather in its cap. It is highly satisfactory to the supporters of the blue and black that the season has been wound up with a win, and, further, that the win was not gained by a fluke, but by a display of superior skill and cleverness of tactics. The record, as will be seen in another column, is not each a bad one, after all, taking all things into account; and no team, whatever its reputation, need be ashamed of winning Z4 matches out of S) odd in one season. LLANELLY V. BRISTOL. Llanelly played their last match of the season at Stradey to-day, when they were opposed by Bristol. Earlier in the season the teams met at Bristol, when the city men were victorious by three points. Both teams were well represented, but a notabel absentee in thevLlanelly side was Alcwyn Jones. whose place was taken by Morgan Williams. Teams;- Bristol: Back. Oates; three-quarter backs, Baker, Adamson, Gibbons, and Peters; half- backs, Foster and Needs; forwards, Mathias, Bingham, Smith, Wilcox, Beard, Cooke, Buehell, and Moore. Llanelly: Back, Bob Richards; three- quarter backs, D. M. Davies, Morgan Wil- liams, Arnold, and Freear; half-backs, Da.vies and Samuel; forwards, D. Walters, Police- constable Stacey, W. J. Thomas, Phillips, Watts, H. V. Watkins, Lewis, and Bob Thomas. Referee, Mr. Evan Johns, Pontypridd. Ben Davies kicked off for Llanelly, and play became of a fast, open character. In the first few minutes of the game Arnold all but scored for Llanelly, he being pushed into touch just as he was crossing. The scarelts continued to press, and kept the visitors on the defensive for the next few minutes. Bristol then became dangerous, and several pretty rounds of passing among their backs carried play into Llanelly territory, where it was not destined to remain for long. Receiving the ball from the line-out, Arnold made off at a spanking pace. When matters looked dangerous he passed to D. M. Davies, who ran Half the Length of the Field, and scored right under the poets. Bob Richards converted with a fine kick. A few minutes later Arnokl scored after a clever bit of individual play. Richards again majorised the point. Half-time was sounded with Llanelly leading by ten points. I Half-time score. G. T. M. I Llanelly 2 0 0 I- Bristol 0 0 0 Bristol re-started operations in a very determined fashion, but the scarlets imme- diately offered a stern opposition. Onoe or twice Bristol became really dangerous, but the fast forward rashes of the visitors were more than neutralised by the splendid back play of the scarlets. A clever run made by Richards culminated in Freear scoring after a brilliant piece of combined play with Arnold. Richards again negotiated. No sooner had the ball been set rolling than the scarlet forwards made off on their own, and Walters scored an unconverted try. Just before the call of time Peters scored for Bristol, but the attempt at goal failed. Final score: G. T. M. Llanelly 31 0 Bristol 0 10 COMMENTS. Llanelly efforts for the last two weeks have been confined principally to avenging defeats which they have sustained earlier in the '1 season, and in this department they have been eminently successful. Last week they beat Mountain Ash to the tune of 29 points, and to-day again they gave Bristol a thrashing of fifteen clear points. With a little more luck, the scarlets might have increased their win immensely. Alcwyn Jones and Gabe were absent from the third line, and this affected their combination considerably. In Freear, of Swansea, however, they found a very good substitute, and, although not given many opportunities to shine, he brought off one or two very smart pieces of play, particularly when he scored himself. Arnold also played a champion game for Llanelly, and was repeatedly in evidence. Llanelly owe their victory principally to the clever combination and defensive play of their backs and the fine work of their forwards. Bristol became dangerous on one or two occasions, but only in the last few minutes of the game were they allowed to score. The scarlet forwards played up with a great deal of dash, Stac(ly and W. J. Thomas heading their movements very pro- minently on several occasions. The Bristol forwards were also in fine form, but met their match to-day. Baker and Peters, at three- quarter, played a fine game for Bristol. WELSH UNION CUP. Semi-final Tie. TENBY UNITE0 v. NEATH EXCELSIORS The semi-final tie for the South Wales Challenge Cup between Tenby United and Neath Excelsiors took place on neutral ground at Carmarthen. The following were the teams:— Tenby United: Back. Evans; three-quarter backs, Jones. Evans, Mabe, and Lewis; half backs, T. Nichols and F. Nichols; forwarsd, Griffiths, Thomas, G. Thomas, Berry, Davies, T. Davies. Beddoe, and Edmonds. t' Neath £$&ce}siorg; Back, Abraham; three- quarter backs, Thomas, Rees. Jones, and Powell; half backs, Jenkins and Thomas; for- wards, Carney, David, Harries, Lovett, i Llewellyn, Evans, Jarrett, and Moore. Referee, Mr. Richards, W.R.F.U., Llandilo. Tenby, taking advantage of the wind, I pressed. From a mark Nichols just missed the uprights. Shortly afterwards the Ex- celsiors rushed down, but the Tenby full back saved splendidly. Rees, for Neath, had to retire, through injury. Splendid play waa now witnessed, the Excelsiors passing beauti- fully. Evans, doubling neatly, scored near the uprights. Howard Jones failed to convert. Half-time score; G. T. M. Neath Excelsiors o i o Tenby "United o 0 0 Neath had the advantage of the wind in the second half, and soon after the com- mencement Mock Abraham, the Neath full- back, dropped a lovely goal from half-way. Some fast play now took place, each side playing a desperate game. The referee now made a glaring mistake, refusing a fair try for Tenby. Tenby were now having the bet- ter of matters, and had hard lines. At last P-rry scored an unconverted try. I Final score. G. T. M. Neath *110 Tenby 0 10 Tenby 0 1 0 Dropped goal. PONTYPRIDD V. MOUNTAIN ASH. Experiment by Pontypridd. On the ashes of the past, so to speak, Ponty- pridd managed to raise a team to travel to Mountain Ash to-day to meet the old firm in a friendly contest. For some weeks' past Pontypridd has been anything but alive, any- thing but active. They failed to raise sum- cient steam to meet Penygraig, and again repeated this performance last Saturday, when they expected to meet Treorky. Their most enthusiastic supporters deeerted them; their players had to be- coaxed and cajoley before they would turn out, and to all prac- tical purposes it was evident that the team was only a team in name. The committee, or rather, some members of it. have stuck to their guns with Job-like forbearance, and CSaptain Roberts, ever cheerful, has done all he could to stem the ebb of enthusiasm. This week they again "knocked their heads together," with the result that a clean sweep has been made of the old players, and a number of juniors substituted in their posi- tions. The local medal competition has un- earthed a few youngsters, who have given signs of promise, and it was these raw, un- experienced youths—at least, a round dozen of them—who to-day entered the field to try con- clusions with the slippery mountaineers. That they would win was not expected. The idea. was to see how they would shape. It might have been better to test them against a team of less merit than Mountain Ash. but then the committee had to deal with the position as it was, not as they would like it to be. If the boys shaped well to-day, then they were likely to close the season by meeting Treher- bert, and, possibly, Penygraig and Pill Har- riers, and well as stand a chance of, being included in the "firsts" for next season. When the: teams faced each other it was seen that Mountain Ash had a number of their players, including Muxwortby, Frier, and Beer, missing. The teams lined out thus:— Pontypridd: Back. M. Phillips; three- quarter backs, Stephens, Brodie, Kellan, and Thomas; half backa, W. Jones and J. Jones; forwards, Dave Roberts, D. Lewis. J. Jones, Jehoe, J. Jones, Reees Thomas, F. Bolton, and Bart. Mountain Ash: Back, Walton; three-quarter backs, Lloyd, Barries, Francis, and Williams; half backs, Wyndham Jones and George Edwards; forwards, Osborne, Fryer, Perrott, Maers, Hughes, Price, Hugh Jones, and Davies. Perrott kicked off, and, after a few exchanges, Mountain Ash commenced to press. In a few minutes they secured the ball from a scrdm, and, after a smart bout of passing, Harries scored an unconverted try. Moun- tain Ash again secured the ball after the re- start, and gained a good deal of gronad by passing. They were going strong for the line, when Dave Roberts intercepted and kicked into touch. Pontypridd followed up, and for a time war was waged in the home ground. At times it looked as if they were going over, but eventually Perrott relieved with a mag- nificent dribble, the forwards carrying play to the visitors' 25. where the homesters all but got over. Again the visitors returned, Dave Roberts kicking the ball up the field and tackling the home custodian before he could get in his return. Final seore :-Mountain Ash, two go%lfl^and seven tries; Pontypridd, nil. EMPIRE UNITED v. ST. DAVIDts. Final for the Shield. This game was played on the Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon. The teams lined out as follow- Empire United: Back, R. -mes; three- quarter backs, J. France, T. Deacy, D. Shanly, and J Collins; half-backs, E. and W. Davies- forwards, M'Intyre, Trapnell, Forbes, Rees, Vickey, Davies, Windsor, and Meek. St. David's: Back, F. Shannon; three- quarter backs, T. Brien, D. Brien. P. Loughlin, and R. Mahoney; half-backs, D. Davies and D. Murphy; forwards, T. Sullivan, R. Murray, M. Hennessey, T. Keating, T. Carthy, S. Bailey, C. Hurley, and T. Ahem. Empire United won the toss, andtSt. David's kicked off from the racquet-court end. Tho ball was returned to the centre, where a scrimmage was formed. St. David were penalised for off-side play, and the ball was kicked into touch near the letter's 25 flag. St. David's got the ball away from the line- out and started a bout of passing, but little ground was gained. The St. David's forwards next rushed the ball to the centre, and grad''illy forced the play to within a few: yards of the Empire goal, where Collins got possession and relieved by putting in a good kick to touch near the centre flag. St. David's right half got the ball out of the scrimmage, and set the three-quarters in motion, but the passing was intercepted by Deacey, who made a splendid run and passed to the left centre, who failed to hold the ball. and another scrimmage was formed in St. David's territory. The latter got the ball away, and some good Pass- ing by their three-quarters enabled Mahoney j to get into dangerous proximity to the Empire goal. A long kick by the Empire right centre relieved the pressure. The St. David's forwards again rushed the ball to the Empire 25, where a scrimmage was formed. St. David's heeled out well, and the half-backs' soon set their back division off. Through some erratic passing, however, they lost the ball, and Shanty, getting possession, made a splendid run half the length of the field ere he was pulled down. The United now pressed for some time, but the defence was so good that they were unable to cross the line, and the Saints eventually got the ball back to the centre. The latter now worked up well, and were within a few yards of the Empire goal when the whistle signalled half-time. Half-time score. G. T. M. St. David's 0 0 0 Empire United 0 0 0 The second half started in a sensational I manner, as from the kick-off by the Empire! Murray got possession and made a splendid run. and, getting to the United full-back, made a feint at passing and thus eluding him scored just under the posts. Shannon took the plaoe-kick, but failed to majorise. Almost immediately after the kick out Murphy, by a short, tricky run, got over the line. The place-kick again failed. After these reverses the Empire team played up with greater dash. and placed the Saints for some time on the defensive. The St. David's forwards even- tua-lly dribbled back to the oentre, where the Empire were awarded a free-kick, but failed to gain much ground. A scrummage near the centre flag resulted in St. David's getting away, but a knock-on by the left wing spoiled a good chance of the Saints adding to their score. The Empire gained relief for a little while, but the St. David's team were pressing hotly, and the Empire was continually in danger. After some loose play Daly got across, thus making three tries for the Saints. The place-kick was again a failure. Some open play ensued for the next ten minutes, but the Saints were too strong, and played well together. Daly again crossed the line, but the point was not improved. Bailey next- got possession and scored, and M'Carthy con- verted just on the call of time. Final score. G. T. M. St. David's 14 0 United Empire 0 0 0 REMARKS. There can be no doubt that the Saints won on their merits. Their forwards heeled out well. and the half-backs were very smart. The three-quarters were speedy, but were a little loose in the taking of passes. The game was a very interesting one, though somewhat one-sided. For the Empire Hiles and Collins played a sound grame. BRiDGEND V. ABERAVON. Played at Aberavon, in splendid weather, and before a fair crowd. The ga.me started over half an hour late. The teams lined out as follows:- Aberavon: Back, Jack Davies; three-quarter backs, L. M. Thomas, W. Thomas, Edwards, and Fowler; half backs, Harris and Jones; forwards. Brice, W. Vicary, Upton, Tim Lewis, Dai Owen, W. James, Francis, and W. Jones. Bridgend: Back, Green; three-quarter backs, Matthews, Haggett, M'Clellau, and Pennell; half backs,- Tatchell and Bayliss; forwards, Bayinan, Griffiths, Mead, Jones, T. Davies, D. Davies, Price, and Leysbon. Referee, Mr; M. Mills. Bridgend kicked off, and Vicary replied. Mead attempted dribbling, but he was smartly stopped. Aberavon went strongly, and Brice scored, but he failed to convert. The visitors now bad a turn at attacking, but lacked finish. Pretty passing by the brothers Thomas saw Willie Thomas going express speed.. but he was splendidly hauled over. passing by Vicary to Lewis saw the latter score. Harris converted. After a period of un- interesting play Aberavon got down to Bridg- end quarters, where Lewis Thomas fry tricky, J play paved the way for Will Jones sooring [ near the posts. No goal resulted. Half-time score: G. T. M- Aberavon 13 0 Bridgend 0 0 0 Aberavon still kept up strong aggressive play, and Harris scored near the peats. Ediwards made a splendid attempt to convert. A round of passing among the home forwards nearly let in Brice. By short rushes Bridgend got up to the home 25, and, Aberavon getting penalised, Pennell attempted to drop a goal, but the ball fell short. From a loose rush in front of Bridgend's goal-line Jim Lewis rushed in, and Harris negotiated. Final score G. T. M. Aberavon 2 6 0 Bridgend 0 0 0 REMARKS. I Aberavon fully deserved their victory, as in all departments the visitors were outclassed, save for the first part of the second half. when play was rather equal. The home quartette were far ahead of the visitors, their passing being more finished, and more than once bewildered the visiting quartette. For- ward, Brice and his lambs were stronger than the visitors, and held the majority of the scrums, an din the loose the visitors had a good share of it. Harris and Jones fairly beat the opposing pair. Mead, Heyman, and Davies were the pick of the visiting pack, and Green was equally as safe at back as Davies, the home back. I' ROMILLV V. ROATH. Final for the Mallet Cup. Immediately on the conclusion of the final for the shield the shield the above teams took the field in the Cardiff Arms Park this after- noon to try conclusions for the final of the Mallet Cup. The teams were:- Romilly: Back, F. Wood; three-quarter backs, T. Chant, J. Williams, J. Summers, and F. Stollery; half-backs, E. Cocklin and W. John; forwards, C. Rees. W. J. Hart. W. Plow- man, W. Tucker, E. Blaming, W. Rowlands, A. Moyrick, T. Jones, and 1. Trepani. Roath: Back, J. Buhr; three-quarter^ backs, E. Arnott, R. Power, E. Thomas, and R. Davies: half-backs, J. Griffiths and W. Green- slade; forwards, J. Brown, A. James, M. Brien, J. Desmond, W. Ham, P. Lamey, B. Gale, and A. N. Other. Romilly kicked off from the river end, and the ball being well returned, a scrimmage was formed in the centre. Romilly heeled out the ball and got away, but had not travelled far before a knock-on resulted in another scrimmage. -The Romilly forwards started a splendid dribble and got into the 25, but the latter's full-back relieved to the centre, where the Romilly right wing got a free, but ttle ground was gained. Roath next rushed the oval into their opponents' quarters, but it was soon travelling all over) the field, the Roathite- "laring a slight advantage in some long exchanges. The battle waged for some time near the Romilly 25 flag, where the Roathites kicked over the line, and Romilly conceded a minor. Some fast forward play followed, and the ball was worked down to the Roath 25, where for off-side play by one o the Roath half-backs the latter were penalised. Wood made a good shot at goal, the ball going under the cross-bar, and Roath touched down. The kick out brought play again tso the centre, where a splendid wheel by the Romilly forwards enabled them to carry the ball to their opponents' 25 flag. Play worked back to the centre, where Romilly got the ball away, and Chant made a brilliant run, beating his opponents one after the other until within a few yards of the Roath goal, when he, unfortunately, lost the ball, and an almost certain try was lost. Half-time was then called. Half-time score: G. T. M. Romilly 0 0 1 Roat-h 0 0 0 On play being resumed, Roath kicked off. and Wood made a. good return, the ball finally finding touch near the centre. Roath now rushed the ball down the field, when they kicked too hard, and Romilly touched down. From the next scrimmage Romilly were penalised for off-side play. Roath placed the ball, but failed to score, and a second minor was registered against Romilly. The latter, headed by Trepain, started a splendid dribble after the kick out, and brought play to the Roath goal-line, where several battles were fought. It was some time before any head- way was made by either side, when at last-, through some careless passing by the Romilly back division, play was transferred to the centre. A series of scrimmages followed, with forward rnehes alternately by either side. At last Romilly got the ball away, anr" John, by a splendid run from near the half-way flag, got over the line amid intense excite- ment. Woods succeeded in converting. Within the next few minutes Meyrick crossed the line, and Woods again converted. Time was then called. Final score. G. T. M. Romilly 2 0 1 Roath 0 0 2 Roath 0 0 2 TREHERBERT V. NEATH. Played at Treherbert, before a fair gate. The homesters Buffered from absentees, while Neath were well represented. The teams were:— Neath: Back, Saunders; three-quarter backs, Davies, Lewis, Hanford, and Harris; half-backs, Morris and Jenkins; forwards, Jones, Jones, Davies, Moxley, Thomas, Davies, Rosser, and Lennard. Treherbert: Back, Griffltths; three-quarter backs, Huohings, Llewellyn, Richards, and Thomas; half-backs, the Brothers Lewis; for- wards, Jones, Woolfe, Barnett, Jenkins, Walters, Thomas, Kirlchouse, and Morgans. Referee, Mr. Crawley, Cardiff. Dai Jones kicked off, and Jones returned to touch at half-way. Neath attacked from a fine kick by Saunders, and from a fine round of passing Harris crossed. No goal resulted. Treherbert, receiving from the scrum, got clean away, but failed to pass to Richards, and a fine chance was lost. Treherbert now attacked, but a free for the visitors relieved only momentarily, for the homesters again invaded. A gigantic kick by Morris brought play into the home '25. Play now developed into a, rough-and-tumble game, and Saunders was laid out. The visitors made an incursion into home territory, and the homesters en- deavoured. but in vain, to remove the venue. Inter-changes of kicks between Edwards and Green saw the latter get in considerable ground. Vicary made a grand opening, enabling Brice and Fowler to indulge in pass- ing. and the latter scored a corner try. but Brice failed to convert. Brilliant passing by the home quartette enabled Fowler to score. Brice this time converted. Play continued on the Neath line. Harris brought off a sensa- tional run, and passed to Hanford, who crossed, Morris converting. Wrecthed play aga-in let Neath into the home quarters, but a free (taken by Dai Jones) removed play to the half-way line, where the whistle soundei half-time- Half-time score: G. T. M. Neath 1 1 0 Treherbert 0 0 0 Final score: G. T. M. Neath 1 1 0 Treherbert *1 0 0 • Penalty. PONTYPOOL V. BLAINA. At Pontypool. Teams:- Pontypool: Back, Brimble; three-quarter backs, B. Williams, T. Jones, Evans, and Cliff Pritchard; half backs, Taylor and Edwards; backs, Price, Thomas, Lewis, Gould, G. Powell, Jones, Stone, and Truman. Blaina: Back, Hayward; three-quarter backs, Hughes, Williamst Vaughan, and Gravell; halfbacks, Payne and Edwards; for- wards, W. Hughes, W. J. Evans, Jones, Price, Plaster, Orde, Lewis, and D. Evans. The visitors arrived an hour late, so only half an hour each way was, played. The referee was Mr. George Jones. Half-tame score. G. T. M. Pontypool 0 0 0 Blaina 0 0 0 PONTNEWYDD V. DINAS POWIS. Pontnewydd entertained Dinas Powis at home on Saturday. The visitors kicked off with a stiff breeze in their favour. The homesters essayed several rounds of passing, but the wind militated against accurate handling. Pontnewydd attacked strongly oil several occasions, and nearly scored. At length, however. Fielding obtained the ball from a scrum on the Dinae Powis goal line, and got over with a. try, which was not im- proved upon. After the drop out the home. sters again pressed, and Davies cleverly sent the ball ont to his partner, Francis, who got over in the corner. The game had not long been in progre-so when Fielding, from a line- out, transferred to Francis, who registered his secon dtry. Half-time score. G. T. M. Pontnewydd 12 0 Dinas Powis 0 0 0 Final score. G. T. M. Pontnewydd 13 0 Dinas Powis 0 0 0 TREDEGAR V. MACKINTOSH. Played at Tredegar. In the first half tries were scored fo" Tredegar by Vaughan, Wil- liams, W. Thomas, Mat Price, and Ponty Thomas. Neither was converted. In the Eecond half triea were scored by Mat Price, W. Eva.ns. and E. Hughes. Final score: G. T. M. Tredeg-ir 0 8 0 Mackintosh i 0 0 0 LLANDAFF YARD V. COWBRIDGE. At Whitchurch. The teams fielded at five p.m. Cambridge commenced operations, fac- ing a strong wind. Good play by Fitzgerald enabled them to attack. Chard relieved thE pressnre. Cowbridge exacted a minor. LeggE missed a fine chance for the homesters. Play was mainly confined to the forwards Llandaff again lost an easy chance by kicking too hard after a dribble. Half-time scorp:- G. T. M. (Half-time score:— G. T. M. Cowbridge 0 0 1 Lland&ff 0 0 1 e TREORKY V. ABERTILLERY. This guarantee match was played at Treorky. The teams we.re:- Treorky: Back, Schofield; three-quarter backs, J. Davies, Lewis Jones, Abe Evans, and Waite; half-backs. Tom Jones and Isaac Evans; forwards, Ramsay, Falcon, Thomas N. Davies, E. Jones, C. Evans, Attwood, and T. B. Davies. Abertillery: Back, Harvey; three-quarter backs. Harries, J. Evans, Prosser, and J. -ies; half-backs, G. Evans and J. Windmill; for- wards, Webb, Blackmore, George Jones, O. Windmill, F. Jones, Gardiner, and Baker. Referee: Mr. Lewis, Pontypridd. 'Half-time score:—Treorky. one try; Aber- tillery, nil. PONTYPRIDD MEDAL COMPETITION. NO PLAY TO-DAY. Owing to a protest by teh Rhydvelin Club, the medal competition at Pontypridd was not proceeded with to-day, and the Pontypridd United took on Llanharran. The latter proved much the heavier team, and they combined better, but as the game proceeded: Pontypridd improved. Up to half-time nothing was scored. LLANISHEN V. PENARTH OLD BOYS. Played at Llanishen. Both teams were well represented. The Old Boys proved much too good for the homesters, running up a score of two goals and four tries t one gal. The srcrers for Penarth were D. Downs, J. Gibbs, J. Bissett, C. Dykes, D. Heap, and R. Diorel, and for Llanisheu J. Porter. BARRY DOCK ALBIONS V. CANTON VILLA. This was an intended match in connection with the Cardiff and District League to decide the local championship, but the visitors did not turn up, the match being, therefore, declared off. NANTYFFYLLON V. CAERAU. This match, which was to have been played at Maesteg to-day, was postponed until Satur- day, April 29. Caerau failed to raise a team to make the journey to Maesteg. LLWYNYPIA V. PENYGRAIG. This league match v; as played at the Recrea- tion Grounds, Llwynypia, this afternoon be- fore a large crowd. Tea-ins — Penygra-ig: Back, W. Cleeves; three-quarter backs, Arthur Williams, S. Martin, R. C. Cummings, and T. Bunston; half-backs, J. Williams and Munday; forwards, Shugar, Jones, Matthews, Brown. Bowen, Pegler, J. Davies. and S. Jones. Llwynypia: Back. Bowfen; three-quarter backs. R. C. Canter. Edgar Davies. R. Evans, and Tom Berris; half-backs, W. Jones and J. Davies; forwards, R. Hellings, J. Hellings, J. Davies, Williams, Cha-nt, Uuston, Jones, and Bowen. Referee: Mr. E. T. W. Strand, Swansea. Chant started the game, and Llwynypia, against a strong wind, started play, which settled down in mid-field, where the Peny- graig backs brought off some pretty rounds of passing. The ball was, however, returned up the lie1 ft, and W. E. Lewis, picking up smartly, dropped for goal, the ball passing upderneath the cross-bar. The visitors continued to press, but fine defensive play kept the home line intact. Subsequently J. Bowen broke away, and. being well supported by Hellings and Cantor, carried play to the Penygraig terri- tory. A nice bit of passing was indulged in by the visiting backs, Edgar Davies saving nicely. The same player kicked rather strongly, and gave Lewis another fine chance for dropping a goal, which he utilised amidst great cheering of the Penygraig supporters. Chant started operations, and W. E. Lewis receiving, made an unsuccessful shot at goal. Aided by a strong wind, which blew across the field, the visitors took up the aggressive. Securing from the line-out after a scrum, Bob Jones started a dribble, which was taken up by the other forwards( and the visitors' half was invaded. Cauter next made a good ( effort to cross in the corner, but he was held up by the full-back. Some fumbling on the part of the halves allowed Penygraig to change the venue to the other side of the field. Lewis, the full back next distinguished himself by diving for the ball at the feet of the Llwynypia forwards, and then a few minutes afterwards. Bowen saved his side in a like manner, and, securing from a high kick, Lewis made another shot at goal, and this time succeeded in putting the oval between the posts. Half-time score:— G. T. M. Penygraig *10 0 Llwynypia 0 0 0 C Dropped goal. Final score G. T. M. Llwynypia 1 0 0 Penygraig *10 0 *Dropped goal. TONDU V. MAESTTG. Half-time score G. T. M. Maesteg 0 1 0 Tondu 0 0 0 Final score:—- G. T. M. Tondu 0 2 0 Maesteg 0 1 0 Final score: G. T. M. Brynmawv 1 0 0 Machen I. 0 From a mark. PONTYPRIDD UNITED" V. LLAMHARRAN, Played at Pontypridd. Final score. G. T. M, Pontypridd 1 0 0 Llanharran 0 1 0 DINAS UNITED V. WILLIAMSTOWN, Final score. G. T. M. Williamstown 0 2 0 Dinas United 0 0 0 YNYSYBWL V. TYMAWR ROVERS. Played at Ynysybwl. Final score. G, T. M. Ynysybwl 2 1 0 Tymawr Rovers 0 0 0 LLANTRISANT V. OGMORE VALE. Played at Llantrisant. Final score: G. T. M. IiJantrisant 1 0 0 Ogmore Vale 0 0 0 Abercynon v. Merthyr Alexandras.—Tbe Alexandras failed to turn up. GENERAL RUGBY MATCHES. Plymouth, 1 dropped goal 1 try; Falmouth, nil. Devonport Albion, 32 points; Penzance Dis- trict, nil. Leicester, 14 points; Nuneaton, nil. West Hartlepool, 12 points; Hartlepool Rovers, nil. Bridgwater, 23 points;. Newton Abbot, nil. Thrum Hall, 8 points; Kinsley, 3 points. Castleford, 9 points; Dewsbnrians, 4 points. Torquay Athletic, 8 points; Exeter, 3 points. NORTHERN UNION RULES. Barrow, 23 points; Radcliffe, 7 points. Leeds, 7 points; Rest of the Competition, 5 points. Runcorn, 2 points; Wigan, nil. Wmdhill, 2n points; Liversedge, 2 points. Widnes, 5 points; Leigh, nil. Barrow St. James's, 2 points; Salford St. Bartholomew's, nil. Dewsbury, 6 points; Castleford, 3 points. Morecambe, 11 points; Hull Kingston Rovers, 4 points. Millom, 5 points; Lancaster, 2 points. Oldham, 13 points; South Shields, 2 points,