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ASSOCIATION CODE. .
ASSOCIATION CODE. Port Talbot's Surprising Performance. THE RUMPUS IN ABERDARE VALLEY. The thanka of all Soccer clubs are due to "Spokes" for lv.3 note in last week's "Express," in which he appealed to players to avoid crowing a pitch while a game is in progress. There is nlll hing at all which makes this a special sin of Rugby players, and I endorse "Spokes" appeal, and hope that all Soccer men willa-void this sort of thing. It does not apply to clubs which have enclosed grounds, but to those who play on the parks and other open spaces, where grounds may be seen pegged out with something like the regu- larity and economy of space which one asso- ciates with beds in a d' -mitory. To cross another's pitch, and possibly to hinder a game, is due, surely, to thoughtless- ness, for the man who is too lazy to walk an extra twenty yards must be too lazy to play football. He should play ping-pong, and then give his youngest brother a few coppers to chase the balls. No offence, ye ping- pongiats. You needn't trouble to write to I correct any false opinions I may have on your pastime, for amongst my pals I number several big, strong, players, who will promptly hammer the necessary sense into me on Mon- day. However, to avoid the editor's anger, I nad better return to my work. Spokes "— ■>ur best thanks. I Surely, thought I, there must be a mistake somewhere when I read that Port Talbot had beaten Porth. This is about the biggest sur- prise of the season up to date. On paper form the result was easily predicted as a win for Porth. Porth have won their matches, whilst Port Talbot had gone down in the league matches before Treharris and Cardiff. And the Aberavon men go to Porth, and win! Win easily, I am told. Thoroughly deserved their victory, says another. Mind, I an not writing this with any idea of belittlin. Port Talbot. On the contrary, this win stamps them as a lot to be watched. On the autho- rity ef those who saw them defeated at Tre- harris and at Cardiff, I was informed that they were a combination who would win more matches than they lost. But, candidly speak- ing, I did not think they were going to start this. winning at Porth. The immediate con- eequence should be a good gate to-day at Aberdare, where they journey in the league competition, and the result will be interesting. My congratulations to Port Talbot on the per- formance. I To-day the annual quest after the junior cup begins. The present holders of it are Tre- harris, who in a record final last spring at Nelson, defeated Milford. Milford has a bye j for thia round, but there are some very inte- j resting ties for decision. It is a sign of the I times, locally, that three Cardiff clubs have entered the competition this year. These are Banks' United, Roath. and Cardiff Albions. I hoped that the Corinthians and the Depot team from the barracks would have entered, but their names are missing. I hear that one diflicnltyof some clubs is that their men could not get away in time to make the possible journeys which the draws would involve. To that I will observe that if a club were to go right through the com- petition to the final matoh, the calls on the men would not be for more than five matches, three rounds, a semi-final, and the :final. Not one match per month! I think this obstacle could be surmounted. During the laet three Saturdays I have had my say on the dispute in the Aberaare V auey. To me it is not a club question in anyway. It is a matter of wide interest to all who are lovers of Soccer football. The reason for this br for that, ia jiot my concern—the fact is of general interest. But this is nothing to the keeness witb which the question is argued in North Glamorgan. This week a letter reaches me from Mr. Reea. the Aberaman secretary. In this he says. "Dear Sir,-I hope you will give me the privi- lege of answering the Aberdare correspondent who pretends he is in the know. His state- ment is calculated to do my club a serious injury. First, he says that the Doncaster Rovers ma-tch was previously arranged to our match with Bristol City. I publicly adver- tised my match four weeks previous to the day, and how can they say they did not know our fixture? On the authority of the Don- caster secretary I can state without fear of contradiction that it was only eight days previous to the match that Aberdare arranged with them, and he also stated that if he only had known the reason why Aberdare had arranged with them they would not have accepted their offer under any consideration whatever. "Another question I wish to ask the Aber- dare correspondent is this: Does he know that my brother, on my club's behalf, asked Mr. Jones, the Aberdare secretary, if he would arrange fix- tures this season home and away between the two clubs, the same as Bristol City and Bristol Hovers have done and other English teams as well? His answer was that he would do nothing towards drawing the two clubs together, and that he should run against us on every occasion he possibly oould, and he also stated that he would stop every committee man of his club trying to better the feeling between the clubs. And this was before he had arranged a fixture for thia season. "I can confidently say that. instead of driv- ing my club to the wal, we shall fight all the harder to keep together until the end of this season. It was the wish of my committee this year to start the season on a honourable basis between the two clubs, and the above j is the answer to our efforts. I should like to see the Aberdare fixture card to prevent me arranging fixtures on the same day. I am bound to arrange class fixtures for my club as well as Mr. Jones is doing at present for his." j his." 1 KERNELS:— I Ball of Victoria. United can keep goal. The Camerons have a. good pair of strong- kicking backs. I It is a long way to the field from Barry's headquarters. The breaks are appre- ciated. Dowler promises well for Bogerstone. Beg. Weddell played a good game last week Beg. Weddell played a good game last week for St. Catherine s. All the team ditto. School league matches draw increased crowds. Aberdare play a pretty combination game. Cashmore missed his first penalty. I wish Aberaman, a South Wales club, every sacoess at Coventry.
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THE BLACK LIST. .
THE BLACK LIST. Choking Objectionable Referees. DEMAND FOR INTELLIGENT ACTION. We've got him on the list, He never will be missed. What do you think of the referee, Bill? "Think of him." says Bill. "Why, of all the durndest, blithering blitherers, he's the worst. The biggest idiot of a blooming referee that has ever been on the ground! Knew no more about the rules than the man in the moon! It's a wonder to me he wasn't mobbed. Be deserved to have his blooming head stuck in a sack." Who sent him here, Bill? I don't blooming well know. Came him- self and ketched on, I suppose. Didn't he fancy hisself, too! What ho; he was a corker about his decisions and his rulings. A fair knock-out! Who did send these bloom- ing biokes here, Tom?" Oh. the secretary, I suppose." Well, he ought to be chucked. But there he is passing. Hi. Mr. Worried, where did you get tha.t beauty from? "What beauty?" replies the secretary. "Oh. you know! That sample with the whistle. Why don't you get someone that knows how to carry on right. You ought to pick better men." I have not the picking of them." Who. then? "Why, the Referee Society. They choose the referees." "Are you bound to take this same bloke again." Well, no; we can object to him. If we write saying that he is objected to, the society take a note of it, and place him on the black list as far as we are concerned." That's it. then. Bang him on to the Black Maria, and see he gets there quick. Tell 'em to give that page an extra coat of black varnish, and write his name an inch long, so that they can't miss seeing it. If you don't do it you'd have no gate, and it'll be all U.P. with you. You'll never win a match with that chap holding the whistle. Put him on the Black List, and tell everybody about it. He's given •m a fair aickener. Give him chokee, Mr. "'Vorried! String him up!" The above is a sample of what occurs when a referee fails to give satisfaction. The result of this is that the committee of the aggrieved club finds itself forced by local popular opinion to write to the society lodging an objection to the said referee being appointed for any of their matches, and the society, anxious to please even to breaking point, places the name of the objected to in the "Objection to Referees List." This list it is that goes by the name.of the Black List. Now, it is highly desirable, from many points of view, not to send a man to a district which loves him not. The appearance of a non-welcome man on the field starts a. red sunset while it is yet afternoon. The posi- tive proof of the theory of sound waves becomes clear enough as the game goes on, and the more convincing from their pure con- sistency and continuity. But, while actually positive of the reality of the theory, he for the time being wishes it were not so. The yells, jeers, and sneers do not add charm to the proof. The society do well, then. to try to avoid wounding the susceptibilities of certa-in clubs and their supporters. „ But there is a danger of allowing too much licence in this respect. Clubs, like folks, get fastidious through too much coddling, and it is no encouragement for a. man to act as referee on a ground where he knows that the slightest mistake, or supposed mistake, means that his name is placed on the Black List as a reward for his trouble. The remarkable part is that it is generally the younger organisations that are determined to make a full Black List. Whal does the reader think of the action of club which, besides objecting to about twenty different referees, adds the follow- ing?- "Also all Newport referees and all Cardiff referees." This is the kind of thing that needs revis- ing. To place on the Black List all Newport and Cardiff men. "living and yet unborn," is simply ridiculous. To dub a man dishonest or unfair or incapable by reason of his being born at Cardiff or Newport doesn't deserve a moments' consideration. The objected to include many men who have never refereed on the ground whence the objection comes. It seems to be, "Doesn't matter: their birth- place is sufficient." A sort of "Here you, man, you were born in Cardiff or Newport, so you're bound to be a. rogue, a trimmer, or a fool. At the last April meeting I took the oppor- tunity of proposing several resolutions. Some of these were voted to rest, their time being not yet. But one that was adopted would be useful in this particular. When a referee is objected to it is quite as necessary that his side of the question should be looked at, and the motion that the society appoint members to report upon individual refereeing gives the necessary safeguard. Instead of multiplying the number on the Black List, it is now within the power of the Referees Society to verify or nullify these objections by actual inspection. It is true that past actions cannot be re- called, but a general idea can be obtained of a. man's capabilities by careful observation of his work and methods. Instead, then, of accepting as Gospel the different clubs' objec- tions, it is just as well to put in motion the safeguards. The increasing difficulty of get- ting our best referees to act at all is largely due to this extra oare shown of a. grumbling stub's sensitiveness. When a. club objects to almost anybody and everybody, it is about time to think seriously as to whether the club is worthy of any consideration at all. The wayward child refases even the best. That the Black List is necessary I do not for a moment dispute. I only dispute its efficacy when its pages become overstocked with names. Under such circumstances there is something wrong somewhere. Something requires to be done. A club might say, "Well, we object to Mr. So-and-So, and several other clubs object to the same man." Very well. and good. What is to be qone e Surely, not put that same man's name on the different pages appor- tioned to the different clubs in the Black List Book? No! No! If there be a general objec- tion, it is far better to remove that referee's name off the referees' list altogether, and, with a view to being positive of the fairnesa of so doing, it should be done only after expe- rience of the man's refereeing by a deputation of the society being present at the games in which he acts. The society are already moving in the matter. By this time club secretaries will have been communicated with with regard to their lists of referees objected to. It is to be hoped that their replies will lead to a sweep- ing away of the Black List altogether. But if not, then the society should take action, and find out for themselves the true value to be placed on these objections.
I OUR FOOTBALL SKETCHES.
OUR FOOTBALL SKETCHES. INCIDENTS IN THE SWANSEA MATCH. [By "FORWARD."] Just as I sat myself down to write what was left unwritten of Cardiff's downfall at Swan- sea, an editorial "bull" reached me, and I most this week oonfine myself to a certain space. It was a disheartening message, see- ing that there was so much to be said of a game so unique in its character. Burt, obedience must ba observed as the first law when these "bulls" are about, and I will try to make a long story short. The principal incidents of the match centred in the brilliant play of the Swansea halves and three-quarters. A more effective display of the genius of Welsh football has never been seen. It can be favourably compared with the most nota- ble performance of tha.t great team which T. C. Graham had the honour of leading in the invincible days of Newport. Though the backs were chiefly conspicuous in the be- wildering parsing bouts, there were occasions when the forwards opened themselves out just like a fan across the field and gave the backs a. hand. Serines, in addition to playing a great game in front, was always on the spot as a sort of fifth three-quarter, and the two Cardiff halves being powerless to stop Jones and Owens, the Cardiff three-quarters and full-back had the impossible task set them of checking the progress of half-a-dozen Swansea backs, and at least a couple of forwards. One I can understand the remark of a Cardiff three- quarter when it was all over: "There were only fifteen Swansea men on the field, but they seemed like thirty." So perfect waa their scheme in spreading themselves out and taking up the right posi- ijofas that a Swansea, man, when passing the bin, never looked round to see if there was a i comrade there to receive it. He knew there was someone there, and that man never missed his chance. More than once the Cardiff for- wards stood still and dumb with amazement aa they watched the ball flying from hand to hand and eventually being taken across the line. There was no hesitancy and no blun- dering. The man with the ball went for the line. What struck me as being remarkable in a game of so much swift paMing was that for- ward passes should have been so few. and that knocks on were not more frequent. What is the Secret of it al! P A proper and rational system of training, coupled with the exercise of intelligence, as well as brute force, by the players. But don't the Cardiff men practise, and aren't they as intelligent as the Swansea players? Yes and no. Cardiff men meet in a small room, have a'run out at night, and come back to be rubbed down. They never meet in daylight, except on the afternoon of the match, and have no practice in parsing, kick- ing, catching, or picking up the ball on the run. Most of the Swansea men, on the other ha.nd, make it onvenient to meet upon at least one afternoon in the week at St. Helen's, and there they go through all the movements of a regular match. Again, it is said that the Cardiff players do not take the same enthusiastic interest in football as the Swansea. champions. Why? The player who does not put all his heart and soul into the game, and who is not assiduous in his efforts to acquire proficiency in his particular department, is not acting fairly towards his club. He ought to make way for keener men. A spo-it of enthusiasm in the players is the very keynote of a team's success. With few exceptions, the Swansea players do not enjoy the privileges of more leisure time than those of Cardiff. Very few men are so pressed for time by the exigencies of busi- ness that they cannot spare at least a couple of hours in the week for day practice. If success is to be achieved, and if the fair reputation of the Cardiff club is to be maintained, such practice is an absolute necessity. All the time I am conscious of the fact that this little homily is outside the incidents of last Saturday's game, but there is an indirect relationship for all that, and an important one. I would like to deal more fully with the play and players, but that editorial "bull" is haunting me and I must put down my pencil.
AROUND THE CLUBS.
AROUND THE CLUBS. Of the Cardiff and District Rugby Union. [BY "SPOKES."] The Barry Wednesday team is doing well. In their match with the Blaina Wednesday Club at Blaina the Barryites could only muster thirteen players, yet they succeeded in making the result a draw of one try each. Early in the game Simmonds sustained a severe kick over the right eye, but pluckily stuck to the game until time was called. "Rhonddaite" favours me with the follow- ing:—"Dear 'Spokes,'—Recently you suggested the feasibility of a match between the Cardiff Union and the 'Glamorgan Times' League. Perhaps you will recollect that last season we challenged the Cardiff Union to do battle. We never heard definitely from the Union, and are still awaiting their reply. The 'boys of the hills' would prove a tough lot for Cardiff to tackle. Let us know definitely whether the Cardiff Union is afraid to play us or not.—Yours. &c.. RHONDDAITE." The Cardiff body has received no challenge from the "Times" League this season. Last season a match was suggested, but it was found impossible, owing to the fact that the Cardiff league matches were in arrears, and a Saturday could not be spared for the con- test. The Union officially replied to the invita- tion, so I cannot acknowledge the accuracy of my correspondent's statement. We are cer- tainly not afraid to meet "the boys of the hills." If such a match were played, whilst preferring to win,,we should not take a defeat in bad grace, Providing there is a prospect of a decent Providing there is a prospect of a, decent gate, and arrangements can be made for a date that will not interfere with the club engagements of either body, there is no reason why a match should not take place. It would be a miniature international. A couple of correspondents have asked me for- a list of the winners of the shield competi- tion. It is as follows:—1895. Roath; 1896, Mackintosh: 1897. St. Peter's; 1893. St. Mary's; 1899, Grange Star; 1900, Roath Reserves; 1901, Cardiff Barbarians; and 1902, St. David's. Most of the above clubs competed fcr the Mallett Cup. The annual eup and shield competitions will this season commence; in March—probably the first Saturday, and continue each Saturday until finished. Considerable interest was taken locally in the annual match between the Glamorgan and Monmouth leagues. Mpst of the players anticipated a win for Gwent, and so it turned out. The men of the Glamorgan League have in no sense deteriorated, but the standard of play in Monmouthshire has this season wonderfully improved. Pontnewydd. Aber- tillery, Cwmcarn, and Pill are all strong, and play really class football this season, thanks to their fine supply of backs. Football is cer- tainly reaching a high level among the Mon- mouthshire League clubs. A correspondent Suggests that local players who play-tor clubs which are unable, through lack of funds to insure their players, might join one of the great Friendly Societies. I have taken the precaution of inquiring into tne matter before recommending players "who a e able to adopt this course. Mr. James Gosling, the courteous secretary of the Victoria Lodge of Oddfellows .Mai.- leater Unity), has very kindly taken oon- .derable trouble in providing me with full information. For a moderate fortnightly payment the Oddfellows pay sick pay of from twelve to twenty shillings per week. vitli medical aid. Accidents on the football field would, he assures me. be treated as sickness and the sufferers, if members of the society, would be entitled to financial benefit. I understand that the other leading societies, such as the Foresters and Shepherds, adopt a. similar course with their members who take part in football. Possibly, this note may induce uninsured players to see the advisibility of providing for accidents on the j field. I shall be pleased to advice any of my readers over the matter. A most cordial and fraternal feeling now I exists among local Rugby and Association players, and not, as of yore, a feeling of' opposition bordering on animosity. The, Soccer men are as much devoted to their co Ie j as we are to ours. and their object is I identical, viz., to promote the health and physique of the race. In answer to a correspondent some time ago, I adopted the maxim of Mr. Rowland Hill, of Rugby Union fame. That high priest of amateur Rugby once observed to a number of I youths, who. evidently to curry favour, stated that Rugby was much more interesting to watch than the sister code, observed, "Play Rugby, but if you don't play Association." Rugby, but if you don't play Association." ""he popuarity of Association amongst the schoolboys should not cause Rugby men the: least uneasiness. I would far rather see them I play Soccer than not play football at all. Many of them, when they leave school, go in for Rugby, but, undoubtedly, the majority' continue their interest in Association. There; is room for both codes, and I must regretfully own that we Rugby men took no interest in the schoolboys until the Association people started their league. We then suddenly developed a desire to start Rugby schoolboys' I teams—and failed. Doyle, the St. David's forward, who to-day appears in the ranks of Cardiff Reserves, is one of the finest forwards we have in the dis- trict. He is remarkably clever on the line- out, and is a thorough scrimmager. It is a great pity that the members of the; borough police force are not allowed to par- ticijfete in the game of Rugby. Cannot we induce Mr. McKenzie to give his men permis- sion to take part in local matches if they desire to? Captain Lindsay, the honoured chief of the Glamorgan force, does his utmost to popu- larise the game among his men, with the result that a large number of them are bril- liant players, and the Glamorgan police team are capable of routing many of our second- class Welsh clubs. Whilst some of the county men assist local clubs, their brethren of the borough are not allowed to. I know of four Cardiff constables who are most anxious to play the game. but are debarred. The Rugby game is not produc- tive of many accidents. We all should like to ice Mr. McKenzie give the necessary per- mission to his men. The Union committee has this season found sympathy strong enough to drive .a "coach and four" through one of their most definite rules. j Rule IX. states:—"All cases of appeal must be accompanied by a deposit of 2s. 6d., to be forfeited if the objection be not sustained. Five cases have not been sustained, five half- crowns have been forfeited, but the sympa- thetic committee has made a grant from their funds of half a crown to each of the clubs which has forfeited the deposit. This, of course, practically nullified the rule quoted, and the members of the committee have at last found out the error of their ways and decided to end their misplaced sympathy. No more half-crowns will be returned; it does not require a prophet to state that in future there will be fewer appeals. Grange Star lodged an appeal against the result of their league match with the Loudounw on Saturday last. The point in question was relating to the try which lost them the match. Grange alleged the ball went Into touch, and that the Loudoun lines- man held up his flag until told to put it down by the referee. The referee was brief and emphatic; he did not see the ball go into touch, and he "did not tell the umpire to put his flag down." The referee being the Bole judge of fact, the Union committee had no other course open than to dismiss the appeal on the ground that no "law" was involved in it. Mr. R. W. John brought forward the question of his authority in case of emergency. On the surface, this appeared a small matter, but the lengthy discussion which ensued showed that it was a most important point. The Union secretary never minces matters; he hits out clean from the shoulder. He stated that he felt aggrieved, because a few weeks ago he was asked by a local club whether a certain player was qualified to play for them.' Mr.. John, after consideration of the facts, stated the player was fully entitled to play for the inquiring club. The man played, and the opposing club lodged an appeal, which they came near win- ning aginst the club for playing an "un- qualified player." Had the appeal been allowed, the club would have been penalised for following the advice of the Union secre- tary.
CARDIFF V. LLANELLY.
CARDIFF V. LLANELLY. Candid Criticism of To-day's Performance. On MONDAY NEXT the "Evening Express" will publish an article by Mr. HARRY BOWEN, in which the perfor- mances of the Cardiff and Llanelly teams at Cardiff to-day will be discussed in kindly, candid manner. —
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As Mr. John gave his advice quite impar- tially, he naturally felt sore on the point. To end the matter one way or the other, he requested the committee to decide whether in future they were prepared to support him or not. Everyone expressed the utmost confidence in Mr. John, and the chairman paid a warm tribute to his strict impartiality, which was endorsed by the meeting. It was unanimously decided to give Mr. John the power to deal with cases of emergency and support his action in all cases that might arise. Mr. John readily stated that he had no desire to give an opinion in any case that might be claesed as contentious. It is well that the matter has been threshed out, for as it ttood before a club was liable ■o be penalised for following the recommen- datien of the Union's secretary. Mr. John's deeire was to ftop such a possibility happen- ing. C. Usher, the P'.mtypridd half-back, is deeirous of assisting St. David's, and, in accordance with the rule, he made a personal application to the Union committee for per-; mission to play in the local league games, j As with all candidates returning from outside i clubs, he had to face the music and give his reasons for playing for an outside club, and also his reasons for returning to the fold. He satisfied the committee, and was granted per- mission, subject to the Pontypridd Football Club granting a transfer. The appeal of St. Alban's Reserves against Gabalfa Juniors was dealt with in the manner I suggested in my last notes. St. Alban's were allowed to withdraw the appeal, on the under- standing that the match would be re-played on a date convenient to both clubs. Last week, somehow or other, I gave the name of the offending player as Hoyle. This was a j slip, as Mr. Hoyle is the energetic (all secre- taries are "energetic") secretary of St. Alban's, Reserves. St. David's lodged a complaint against Troedyrhiw for playing Frank Shannon, of their club, without a transfer. Troedyrhiw; are not members of the Welsh Union, so it was decided to report their action to the Glamorgan Times League, who are their governing body. Burgess has finally made his choice between Mackintosh and Canton. After considerable hesitation, he has settled the matter by play- ing for the Macks. R. Wilby, late of Gabalfa, has been granted a provisional transfer to assist St. Teilo's. Wilby made a personal application late in the evening to the remnants of the committee left in the room. After consideration, they thought it would be hard lines to debar him from obtaining a game next Saturday. E. Daly, from St. Teilo's to Cardiff Nomads, was also granted a conditional transfer. The transfer of players still merrily con- tinues. The following list was allowed by the Union at their Tuesday's meeting:— S. J. Dick- son, Grange Star to Roath; C. Roach, St. David's to Grange Star Reserves; J. Jones, Gabalfa Juniors to Grange Star Reserves; J. Miller, St. Alban's to Empire United; D. Collins, Gabalfa Juniors to Cardiff Villa; R. Power, Roath to Mackintosh; J. Collins, Empire United to St. David's; T. H. Cuff, St. Alban's Reserves to Roath; J. Thomas, St. James to St. Alban's Reserves. The most notable changes in the above list are the transfer to R. Power and J. Collins. Last Saturday Power played for the Cardiff Reserves at half against Swansea Seconds; o-day he will perform with Tresize for the Mackintosh against Canton. J. Collins has recently been playing a very fine game at full-back for Empire United. He has managed successfully to cool his oratory on the field lately, but, somehow or other, local players delight in planting him deep. He is, in fact, more sinned against than sinning. Last Saturday he played for St. David's; to-day he assists them against Grange Star. The match between Empire United and St. David's was one of the best I have witnessed on the Sophia Gardens for a long period. Evenly matched in the tight, the United for- wards were by far the smartest in the loose. The half-back play on both sides was strong; Usher, for the Empire, made some really fine openings. Walter Davies, the Empire's left wing, missed a certain try by failing to take the ball when all opposition was beaten. He was, however, far below his usual form, which ¡' was, however, far below his usual form, which
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CROSS-COUNTRY NOTES. .
CROSS-COUNTRY NOTES. Newport Harriers' Record. Mr. A. B. MANNING'S Weekly Article on CrossrCountry Matters will appear on TUESDAY NEXT. In it he deals with the Newport Harriers Club record, and dis- cusses athletics v. health and business.
FIRST DIVISION.
I was very pleased to notice among the crowd a couple of the St. David's clergy, who evidently took a keen interest in the game. The presence of the rev. gentlemen had an excellent effect on both players and specta- tors. Keen and vigorous though the game was. it never approached roughness; whilst, evidently inspired by the presence of the two spectators named, the game was contested in the very best of spirit by both sides. On the day's play the Empire men deserved a win. The Sophia Gardens supporters are well catered for to-day. A couple of senior league matches, not to mention several other inte- resting contests, are down for decision. Gabalfa Juniors were down to meet Cardiff Nomads in a league match last Saturday. Unfortunately, the officially-appointed referee failed to put in an appearance,.and the teams decided to play a "friendly" match. Gabalfa Juniors won a good game by a try to nil. The match between Loudouns and Grange Star was a most exciting one from start to finish. The spectators were numerous and demonstrative. The Grange men have at last got together a permanent team, and are sure to make matters warm in future league games. They are in no way disheartened by their three-points' defeat last Saturday. I hear with regret that the spectators in the match between the Loudouns and Grange Star interfered considerably with the game' by infringing on the touch lines. The sup- porters of the one club were as bad as the other in this respect. More consideration forJ the players and officials, please. Mackintosh has at last settled down. Their brilliant win over Romilly, who occupied first position in the league table, must have gladdened the hear& of their supporters. Dai Fitzgerald was away assisting Cardiff Reserves at full-back in place of Young, who was doing duty for Cardiff. His place was taken by G. Mathias, a youngster, who played a really perfect game. The only comfort the locals derive from last Saturday's match between Cardiff and Swansea was to hear of the fine display of Young .at full-back for the vanquished. Young's sterling merit has long been known, among local players. There is no dearth of, full-backs in the district. Roath and Mackin- tosh have each a couple of real class men. Canton, Romilly, and I/oudouns have one each. Dinas Powis are to be congratulated on run- ning Treherbert to within a try. The game was confined to the forwards. Rowles, the Dinas full-back, played a champion game until he was injured. Davis, Beere. and Franks gave a fine display. Dinas Powis were I weakly represented. Bill Thomas ("Ginger"), of Grenadier Guards I fame, shaped well in the pack last Saturday until he was injured, for Cardiff Second. He will play- to-day for Cardiff. Naturally, as the sugestion that he should go in for for- ward instead of three-quarter emanated from this column, I feel gratified at his selection for the premier's to-day. The competition for Mr. Vile's challenge cup is arousing much interest among Usk- siders. Last Saturday in this competition Pill Reserves defeated Maindee by the large score of 6 goals and 6 tries to a try. Cross Keys defeated Machen by 1 goal. 2 tries to nil. The Cross Keys men are now credited with eight points in the league. Penylan are an improved side, or Lisvane are very weak. Penylan defeated Lisvane last Saturday by three goal and nine tries to nil. Llandaff Yard is a smart team this season. and it is a pity they are not in the Cardiff League. The city men obtained victory by half a dozen tries on Saturday against Kenfig Hill. Gabalfa's luck is still out. As expected, their match with Canton produced a fine struggle. The West Enders, who top the league this week, deserved their win on the day's play. Roath were away at Mountain Ash, and. all things considered, they did not do badly. Their team was not over-strong. In the second half they adopted the doubtful expe- dient- of playing five three-quarters. They scored twice against "the old firm," but, of course, were defeated, as the hillmen are very strong just now. St. Alban's Reserves, who head the third league, are doing particularly well, consider- ing they have lost some of their -leading players lately. The club was called upon to find a couple of new halves. The pair tried last Saturday gave every promise of being a success. Whitchurc.. although not so strong as of ycre. are slowly improving. Their latest victims are the Old Monktonians. St. James at last, and none too soon, are on the lip grade. Their win over St. Teilo's was something of a surprise last. Saturday. It was only secured by a try, however. The game was an excellent one. FIRST DIVISION. Results of last Saturday's matches:—Cardiff Loudouns one try, Grange Stars nil; Canton two tries, Gabalfa nil; Mackintosh two goals [one penalty), Rimilly nil. Points L. P. W. D. L. for. ag.Pts Caiaton 2 2 0 0 14 3 4 Mackintosh 3 2 0 1 19 8 4 Romilly 3 1 1 1 4 8 3 Roath 2 1 0 1 3 8 2 Cardiff Loudouns. 1 1 0 0 3 0 2 St. David's. 0 1 0 0 0 1 Gabalfa 3 0 1 2 11 20 1 Grange Stars 3. 0 1 2 3 10 1 Dinas Powis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SECOND DIVISION. Result of last Saturday's match: —Penarth United nil, Caerphilly United nil. Points L. P. W. D. L. for. ag.Pts Empire United 1 0 1 0-0 0 1 St. Alban's. 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Penarth United. 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Caerphilly United 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Canton Reserves.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THIRD DIVISION. Result of last Saturday's matches:—St.] Alban's one try, Penarth Thistles one penalty goal; St. James one try, St. Teilo's nil. Points L. P. W. D. L. for. ag.Pts St. Alban's Res. 2 1 1 0 11 6 3 St. Teilo's 2 1 0 1 6 6 2 Cardiff Nomads 1 1 0 0 5 0 2 St. James 2 1 0 1 6 8 2 Penarth Thistle. 2 0 1 1 0 8 1 Gabalfa Juniors. 1 0 0 1 3 5 0 Grange Star Res.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cardiff Villa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. w "Secretary."—No club is allowed to avail itself of the services of a player unless his transfer has been obtained six days previous to a league match. This rule, however, does not debar a member of a second team assist- ing his first team. "J. S.First and second division league matches must be of sixty minutes' duration at least. "Player."—Rule XII. of the third division league rules is emphatic in stating that no player is allowed to take part in any of the matches whose age exceeds eighteen on October!. The rule, however, adds: "Any club having any objection to any player should state same before the match starts." Under II these circumstances, it is. in my estimation, too late for you to appeal against the result of your last league match. "Touch-line."—The referee was perfectly within his right in over-ruling your decision. Very properly, the referee is endowed with the supreme power. J. S. Philp.-Thanks. Your communication was wrongly addressed, and reached me too late for use last week. "Parkite.I have dealt with the matter you refer to above. I have noticed the fault in first-class as well as in local matches. "Candidate.No referee receives payment for his services. When necessary, however, the Union pays train fares, but if the home club has a gate it has to re-imburse the referee his out-of-pocket expenses. If you are anxious for payment for refereeing, you will have to apply to the Northern Union. "H. Elsond.I rather fancy the name you write under is a nom de plume. Having held the whistle on a few occasions myself, I know some of the sorrows of an "administrator of justice," and shall not allow you to increase them by slanging referees in this column. "Tom."—Messrs. R. Mullock. W. H. Gwynne, and Walter E. Rees. "Query."—The District Union team never drew with Cardiff. Cardiff won by a try in the second match last season. W. Williams.-Have no record of the match. H. Jopes wants to know if Canton ever defeated Cardiff. Will try to answer him next week. if history records such event. 5
IAssociation Gossip.
I Association Gossip. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2. I CAERLEON. I The disbanding of the Caerleon-road Insti- tute team has had the natural result of streng- thening he Caerleon team. Parry (goal) and C. Jones (half-back) have already thrown in their lot with Caerleon, and will probably make their first appearance against Lovell's team to-day. The match Caerleon Old Stagers v. Caerleon A on Saturday attractpd more interest than the first match. The old 'uns were captained by Mr. G. W. Harding, probably the oldest Soccer player playing at the present time in South Wales. A welcome re-appearance also was that of Jerry White, who came out of his retirement of four years. In the early days of the South Wales Cup Jerry was admittedly one of the finest goalkeepers in South Wales.
IGELLIlaAER.
GELLIlaAER. Gelligaer opened their season on Saturday last by playing Pontlottyn Reserves. It resulted in a draw of one goal each. Very good defence was shown by the full- backs and goalkeeper, and after a little more practice the team will develop into a sma.rt combination. Mr. J. Jones, headmaster of Gelligaer Schools, who is a great Soccer enthusiast, accompanied the team to Pontlottyn, and filled the role of referee.
GILFACH.
GILFACH. Earlier in the season, at Trelewis, Gilfach were defeated by five goals to two, and the return had been anxiously looked forward to by the home supporters. But. alas! their vain hopes were not destined to be realised, for the visitors routed them by seven goals to one. Walter Neale, at centre-half, was injured a few minutes after the kick-off, and was unable to take any further part in the game. This placed a great deal of work o.t.the full backs. Evans and Williams, who acquitted themselves right well under the circumstances. The exhibition given by the Gilfach goal- keeper was weak in the extreme. At least four goals should have been saved.
NEWPORT THURSDAY LEAGUE.
NEWPORT THURSDAY LEAGUE. Goalls. P. W. L. D. For. Agst. Pts. Newport Thurs..11003 2 2 Newport Gar's'n 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 Abergavenny 2 1 1 0 6 3 2 Newport Oamb's 2 1 1 0 6 6 2 Co-operatives 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 New Tredegar 1 0 1 0 2 6 0 At last a start has been made. and, as prophesied, some fine games were witnessed, notably that of Newport Thursdays. who journeyed to Abergavenny in search of League points, and came away with both. This week two more matches were played, Abergavenny beating a scratch team of the Cumbrians by four goals to love. and the Garrison beat the Newport Co-operative team by four to two. Thus at present four of the six teams tie for points, with the Garrison and Newport Thursdays yet to be beaten.
I MERTHYR VALE.
MERTHYR VALE. It is said that a gentleman who witnessed the Llanbradaoh-Merthyr Vale match on Saturday stated that he would give a cup to the winner of another game to be played on neutral ground. Neither team should refuse if the offer is given, even if the proceeds went to the Cardiff Infirmary to open the extra ward or help them out of their liabilities.
NELSON.
NELSON. L. Edwards and G. Jenkins, on the left wing, played a champion game on Saturday, both having hard lines on several occasions. The experiment of trying J. Morgans at back on Saturday worked wonders. His kick- ing and tackling left nothing to be desired. In W. Evans and J. Jones Nelson have two fine half-backs, and. with T. Hope, the vice- captain, make a fine trio.
PENARTH.
PENARTH. The Wednesdays paid a visit to the Barricks Field last week to try conclusions with the 41st. Regiment. The soldiers put a strong eleven in the field, which included Kelly, Mansfield, and Gibson. and, the visitors ex- pected a reverse added to their card. But this was not so, the result being a draw, one goal each. The Parish Church were away to Britton Ferry on Saturday last, and suffered defeat to the tune of three goal to one. Bad luck is the excuse, but how often is this term used when one's side goes down? The chief match on the Cliff on Saturday last was that of the Windsors v. Barry Old Boys. It was a very fast and most interesting game, and was conspicuous by* the absence of fouls. Both teams were evenly matched, bat the Barry Boys came off victorious by two goals to love. The Church "A" were home to the Barry Railway Offices, and a somewhat interesting game ended in favour of the visitors by two goals to one, while the Church Juniors defeated the Artillery by three to two. AD RUGBY
PONTLOTTYN.
PONTLOTTYN. Pontlottyn again experienced ill-luck at Blaina, failing to notch the two League points and effecting a draw. If Saturday's match be taken as any criterion, Pontlottyn will figure much higher on the League table very slortly. It was highly gratifying to his many admirers that Arthur Magness was in rare form at back. Hopkins and Evans. two of the Pontlottyn forwards, gave "Tricky" Taylor and his confrere a taste of their prowess on Saturday, and time and again won the admiration of the crowd by the manner in which they broke down the fine defence. The Reserves in their match with Gelligaer gave excellent promise of developing into good auxiliaries.
PORTH.
PORTH. The surprise last Saturday will take a bit of explaining; but the visitors deserved their win fat their determined play right through. A little advice to them is not to get "swelled hands." The homesters lost through weak half-back play and the inability of several of their for- wards. It was the weakest display given by the homesters since the beginning of last season. The goal scored by Watkins was the best of the match-in fact, the best goal scored on the home ground this season.
SCHOOLS' LEAGUE CHAT.
SCHOOLS' LEAGUE CHAT. Moorland-road have an exceedingly smart goal-keeper in Pritchard, and. judging by his recent performances, he bids fair to outrival the magnificent work his brother Harry did for the same team some five years back. At that time, Harry was the best goalkeeper in the league, and he now captains that smart combination, the Singletons. We hardly know what to say about the Splott team last week. Eleven goals take a bit of getting, and it speaks well for the attacking powers of the forwards. Luxton played grandly all through, and he well deserved his four goals. But it is about time b^^a^use^toit now, for hardly a match
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TRELEWIS, Trelewis journeyed to Gilfach on Saturday to play their return match, and gave them a warm time of it. returning home with six goals to the good. Billy Reed, of Aberaman, was given a trial with Trelewis against Gilfach. He gave_ a satisfactory displays, his passes and shooting being exceedingly good. To-day Tydu will be the scene of the first round of the junior cup competition between Tydu v. Trelewis. The latter are in fine form and are confident of pulling it off. Each of the forwards scored for Trelewis in the Gilfach match, and it is hoped by their supporters that they will do likewise at Tydu.
BARRY.
BARRY. Beware! Poachers at large! Hill, goal- keeper for the Barry Old Boys, has been paid a visit by one of these kind friends, but, of course, he would much prefer to play for hia old love. W. Gould, the Old Boys' right half, scored a beautiful goal from a corner kick against the Penarth Windsors last Saturday. The Thompson Stars have a eplendid record, having played nine matches, winning all, their goal average being 29 against seven. The Barry Dock Albions still remain at the head of the third division of the Cardiff and District League, having played five matches and winning all. They intend making a hard fight to maintain their position, and we hope their efforts will be crowned with the success they had in the fourth division of the same league last season. A good match will be seen when the Albions meet the Barry Old Boys on November 22, both teams having splendid records. The Barry Railway Offices club are sur- prising their supporters every match. They have played five matches, won four, and lost one, the "loser" being with the Barry Dock Albions. Their fixture list is a strong one, and if they keep on as they have in the past their record will be worth looking at at the end of the season. On last Saturday's form. Tattensall, of Barry, was the best half on the filed in playing the game. The Barry forwards were good, and worked hard. but hardly up to the combination of Aberdare. A little more practice and they will be equal to any of the teams in South Wales. The Cadoxton Rovers are still minus a good centre forward. Will any of the "dark horses" at Barry volunteer? Tommy Lewis, late of the Cadoxton Juniors, is plaving a good game at centre for the' Cardiff Camerons. who as yet are undefeated in the Cardiff and District League. It is useless judging teams in the Cardiff and District League on paper form, as they can be relied upon to have a stock of "dark horses." Riverside and Roath Park Wesleyana can be mentioned as instances last Saturday. Considering this is practically the first season the Barry Wednesdays have played together, they have done very well. Most of their opponents have been in existence through previous seasons. Irving Davies, the captain of the Barry Wednesday Club, is to be congratulated upon the fine team he has under his command. Last Wednesday he aet them a good example by scoring thre-p trolls.
OArtui Fr.
OArtui Fr. The play of the Cardiff team still improves, and last Saturday, while Whitchurch were their opponents, they took a few liberties, and Powell, Tommy Holtham, and Graham played to one another grandly. Nothing delights the spectators more than to g,.t a good view of Hyman, the Cardiff back. In that position his play is absolutely perfect and without being vigorous, he tackles a man with the greatest of ease. What pleases the crowd more is that he has almost dtifmitelj decided to settle down in Cardiff. He hails from Bristol, and business brought him over here. Nash, who partners Hyman, the Cardiff I back, is another good man, and has a lengthy kick. The pride of the Cardiff half-back line is Phillips, a sturdy and exceedingly jollIL half. back He has a most captivating style, which he undoubtedly gained by playing with the University teams. Phillips was visited on the field last Sator* <iay by a dozen of his college chums, and what a. fuss they made over him, to be sure. Holtham and Travers are about two of the finest wings in Cardiff, and the town clubi recognise this fact. Braddon* improved a/ great deal in his play last week. He came ini as first reserve through "Riden standing down; purposely Cardiff's new half-back. Needs, made a movtf prumising display last week.
CWMPARK.
CWMPARK. The league table as published in last Monday morning's "Western Mail afforded the eupo porters of Cwmpark quite a pleasant surprise.! "Top of the league" was a phrase that quite! tickled them. Committee and players are: determined to do all in their power to main- tain such a pleasurable state of affairs. Mr. Dick Shodrach, erstwhile stalwart sup- porter of the Treorky Rugby Fifteen, and a recognised authority on nice points in the handling code, will in future confine his atten- tions exclusively to the Soccer game. Abergavenny's visit to Cwmpark last Sattfr day had been eagerly anticipated. There was something on the slate to wipe out, for they: had whacked Cwmpark, away, by six goals to! nil, the only blotch on Owmpark's record this1 season. Cwmpark axe extremely fortunate to secure the services of Evans Owen as captain. He has for years been one of the main support; of Soccer in Cwmpark, and he hesitates at .u<A sacrifice that will promote the welfare of his! team. A strong teetotaller, and always in strict training, he plays a splendid game at left half.
CARDIFF JU NIOR LEAGUE.
CARDIFF JU NIOR LEAGUE. Ecath Crescents played their second league match last Saturday, meeting Roath Old) B jys at Roath Park. The Crescents had to got all the way, and but for the bad play of threer or four would have won. The Old Boys are a, fine lot of fellows, and have a splendid com- bination. Roath-road Juniors are getting quite '80 smart team, especially in combination. In their match with Y.M.C.A. Juniors they ought to have scored more than one goal-in fact, the Roath team were pressing their opponents* up to the call of time. For Roath Tom Jones* W. Zeal, and W. Dally were conspicuous, and for the Y.M.C.A. Milsom, 0. Evans, and Palloe were the pick.
WHITCHURCH." If
WHITCHURCH." If Templeton was unable to accompany ttM Whitchurch team down to Cardiff last Satur day. Had he played, the score would have as least been one goal less. Templeton is a. splendid goalkeeper.
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is not to be wondered at, considering he was in very poor health at the time and only played because his side was short. Sullivan and Doyle, of St. David's, were the best forwards on the field. Both are rare scrimmagers, well built, and smart in the loose. Doyle did many clever things in the line-outs. Collins, the Empire full-back, played a faultless game. Kicking with fine length, he found touch on almost every occa- sion. His tackling was also excellent.
SCHOOLS' LEAGUE CHAT.
passes without his name figuring amongst the scorers. Goodenongh also played well on the left, and three more goals came from his foot. Alf. Steddon, of the Moorland-road team, is a lad with heaps of foresight, and this, to- father with his fine physique, enables him to gnre prominently in all matches. Last Satur- day the Roath forwards were unable to score. Why? Roath Park School have a. good team this year. The forwards are a decent lot. The centre and wing (Moore), always do their ut- most, and the backs (Vaughan and Brewer) will take some beating. The custodian, Allan, is a. very plucky lad. The Grangetown lads went on the field last week with the opinion that they were in for a hiding by the Gladstone boys, but. at the same time, they were determined to make an effort to win. And what was the result? They actually won, and we heartily congratulate Mr. Davies and his boys. "Dutter" Williams and Willis are rendering able assistance to the Moorland team. Botn lads play back, and fine backs they are. too. Baker and Haddon also do some grand deeds amongst the forwards.