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FOOTBALL FIXTURES. NEW YEAR'S DAY. FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE. Manchester United v. Notts County EvertOlfv. Newcastle United Blackburn Rovers v. Preston North End Middlesborough v. Chelsea Sunderland v. Liverpool Bury v. Aston Villa Sheffield Wednesday v. Leicester Fosse LEAGUE SECOND DIVISION Barnsley v. Leeds City Bolton Wanderers v. Birmingham Bradford v. Blackpool Chesterfield Town v. Fulham Stockport County v. Grimsbv Town THE COMBINATION Tranmere Rovers v, Welshpool Chirk v. Oswestry Druids v. Wrexham COAST SENIOR LEAGUE Colwyn Bay v. Llanrwst- J. E. Jones SATURDAY, January 2nd. FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE. Woolwich Arsenal v. Notts County Leicester Fosse v. Newcastle United Everton v. Bristol City Bradford City v. Middlesborough Blackburn Rovers v. Manchester City Chelsea v. Liverpool Sunderland v. Bury Notts Forest v. Sheffield United Sheffield Wednesday v. Aston Villa Manchester United v. Preston North End SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE. Birmingham v. Gainsborough Trinity Blackpool v. Wolverhamptsn Wanderers Bolton Wanderers v. Barnsley Chesterfield Town v. Bradford Clapton Orient v. Hull City Derby County v. Oldham Athletic Glossop v. Burnley Stockport County v. Fulham Tottenham Hotspur v. Leeds City West Bromwich Albion v. Grimsbv Town THE COMBINATION. Oswestry v. Tranmere Rovers Middlewich v. Birkenhead Welshpool v. Connah's Quay COAST SENIOR LEAGUE Conway v. Carnarvon-E. Browne Jones Llandudno v. Fcstiniog-C. J. Thomas

Christmas Day Matches. COAST SENIOR LEAGUE. DENBIGH v. PWLLHELI. A LUCKY VICTORY. (By" GWILBL") Considerable interest was taken in the above match played at Denbigh on Christmas Day The Pwllheli men had arrived in the town the day previous, and were minus three of their best players. They however, had brought with them some capable substitutes. Denbigh were most unfortunately placed. An excellent set of men had been selected but two of these did not tUlrn up, R. Hughes not even letting the Secre- tary know of his inability to play, with the result that only ten men arrived on the field. The Committee were in a dilemma, and T. A. Davies, the captain of the eleven, who has been on the injured list, went on the field and played in his ordinary clothes, changing into his foot- ball outfit at half-time, The weather was ideal for football, and when Mr. J. E. Jones, Holywell called the teams to- gether, there was a tremendous holiday crowd around the rapes, who were in an excellent humour. The teams lined up as follows — Denbigh: Goal, Sam Giiftrtlis; backs, Llew Rees and J. Sam Williams; half-backs, D. G. Williams, Luther Evans, and Tom Davies; for- wards, Hughes-; E. E. Davies, J. E. Edwards, T. A. Davies, and D. Berwyn Davies. Pwllheli Goal, Sam Roberts backs, Arthur Hughes and iGeorge Jones; halt backs, R. Jones Bob Ellis, and Rees Davies; forwards, W. Griffith, Mossley Jones, Owen Jones, Johnnie Williams, and J. Jones. The home skipper won the toss and put his men to play with the slope. The visitors started the ball amidst a, cheer, and immediately made for the goal, but Llew Rees relieved, and gave to Berwyn who was neatly robbed by Rees Davies. The visitors cointin-ued to press, and kept the home lot on the defence. Mossley was prominent with his rushes, but J. S. managed to keep him in check each time. The pressure was relieved, and Luther gave to Berwyn who ran along the line at a lightning pace, ultimate- ly putting in a superb centre, which Edward Evan had difliculty in reaching. With ex- pert judgment, however, he placed to Hughes at outside, but this man was very weak, and spoilt the movement. Again Berwyn was prom- inent with his fine turns, and although his centres were accurate, the other forwards did not take advantage of them. The homesters kept up a pressure for a few minutes, and. E. E. Davies headed well from Berwyn's centre into goal, Arthur (Hughes clearing at the expense of a corner, which, however proved fruitless. A fine kick was awarded the visitors,, who now gave Griffiths a very anxious time, and for sev- eral seconds, tll, ball was bobbing up and down in the goalmouth, until Gwilym came to the rescue with a beautiful clearance, which elicited the deserved applause of the spectators. A spell of imiid,field play ensued, J. E. Edwards breaking away with a rush and ultimately shoot- ing at Roberts, but his attempt went a few inches wide of the mark. Mossley was a con- tinual thorn in the side of the home defence, but J. iSam 'Williams kept him well in hand, but on one occasion he had broken through, and on one occasion he had broken through, and had only Griffiths to !beat, when T. Davies rushed up and charged hum heavily off the ball when about to shoot. A chorus of Oh's went up when Hughes, the home outside right, got through the backs and when he noticed Arthur Hughes on his track, he deliberately let the ball go to his opponent's feet, passing to Roberts, who afterwards cleared. Some smart footwork was now witnessed among the visi- tors, who worked the ball up the whole length of the field, without letting the homesters get near it, until Mossley, in his anxiety to draw blood, kicked too far in front of him, and J. S. ran in and cleared effectively. The visitors were having the best of the game up to this per iod, and kept up practically a continual pres- sure on the home defence. T. A. Davies was undoubtedly suffering from his recent injury, and up to now had been practically a passen- ger. An occasional spurt took place by. the home quintette, bat-,til-ie,ir final efforts in front of goal were very faulty. They were awarded a corner kick. This was placed nicely by Ber- wyn in the goalmouth, but his leader failed at his kick, which slowly rolled out of play. Again did the seasiders oorne down upon the home territory, and as the result of some exceedingly faulty play on the part of the backs, a very soft goal was scored by Johnnie Williams, who made sure that Mossley's touch was going into the net. Both the backs missed their kicks, and when the ball came to Griffiths, he also made a kick at the ball, but it slid ove,r his foot, with the result that there was no difficulty in finding the net. This downfall was received in utter t silence by the spectators, with the exception of two or three supporters of the visiting club. From the kick off, Denbigh pressed, and im- mediately E. E. Davies had an open goal, and when his attempt went outside the spectators showed disappointment by their shouts. The visitors again took up the running, and Griffiths was called upon on two or three occasions. He managed to stop the career of the ball, but his clearances were ineffective. Just as Mosrsley and his partners were making a strong headway by superb combination, the whistle blew for half-time with rtheSiCore standing at Pwllheli, 1 Denbigh, o. The opening stages of the second half were somewhat exciting. The Denbigh men raced up the field in fine fettle, but were sent to the right about when E. E. Davies stuck to the sphere too long instead of parting with it. However, they again made for the goal, and T. A. Davies, who by this had got into his football outfit, im- proved in his play, and fed his front line with judgment. When in a good position, Tom Dav- ies, who had joined the front ranks by this, vice T. A. Davies, was given offside. Pwllheli were severely pressed, and J. !E. Edwards had fought his way through, and was given a chance of eqaulising, but he placed slowly into the keep- ers hands, this player kicking behind his own goal. At this period, there was an exciting time in front of the visitors' goal, and three corner kicks were awarded the homesters in succession, but each of them were safely ctisposed of by the defenders. Berwyn Davies did not touch the ball for the first fifteen minutes of the second moiety. He was completely shunned by his partners, and had he been given the opportuni- ties that were given to the man on the outside right position, he would have undoubtedly made his mark. With his turn of .speed, he got round Arthur Hughes each time, but this player man- aged to haras, Berwyn whilst running behind him to such an extent, that the referee, on two occasions, awardeci a free kick against him. On one occasion he appeared to be a cert," when Hughes, not being able to get up to him, pushed him forward, with the result that he over-ran the ball For this, he was penalised, but nothing resulted. The homesters now gave a fine exhibi- tion of attacking, and the visitors also showed good defeasi work The next item of mote in the game was Berwyn, mOISrt probably in disgust, and I dont blame him, running over to the right wing to fetch the ball and trying his luck with a shot, which went a few inches wide. Cries of Feed the left wing by .the spectators, were of no avail, and Berwyn had to remain in the cold. It was but seldom that the visitors got over the half way line at this period, so hard were the homesters pressing. E. E. Davies shot into Roberts',s hands, and in attempting to clear he kicked behind. Undoubtedly if the spectators around his goal had acted in a sports- manlike manner, he would have made an effec- tive clearance, but with their shouts and cries, when he was saving, he naturally became excited and gave a corner kick, which was placed be- hind. Ned Evan was playing a good game, but there is great fault to be .found with him in clinging to the iball. He should remember that

COLWYN BAY v. CONWAY. C'ONWAY CAPTURE A POINT. (By" VEDETTE.") Some little interest was attached to this, match owing to the fact that neither team had regis- tered a win in the League, but it was confidently expected in some quiaiiters that the Bay would at last break the ice. Unfortunately they were deprived of the services, of three of their regular players, namely, McCann, Wellings, and Ton- kin, whilst the visitors also bemoaned the ab- sence of Arthur Owen, H. Rowlands, and Sam Parry. To. fill the, vacancies in the Bay ranks, H. Hughes was played at back, Stanley Hughes at centre-half, and Parry moving to centre-for- ward, his place at inside left was taken by Hall wood, Joe Booth, receiving a trial in goal. In the Conway team Will Evans moved from the half-back line, to inside right, W. Roberts filling his place, and J. Jesand Wilson came into the team at outside right 'and insllde left respec- tively. The teams thus lined up as follows:- Colwyn Bay: J. Booth, goal; H. Hughes and E. O. Williams, backs; Ned Griffiths, Stanley Hughes, and J. Williams (captain), halves; Moss Jones, Will (" Tai ") Jones, W. Parry, C. Hiallwood, and J. LI. Owen, forwards. Conway: Llew Parry, goal; Tom Jones and "Now" Ellis, backs; W. Roberts, Bob Owen (captain), and T. Thompson, halves; J. Jones, Will Evans, T. Atherton, H. J. Wilson, and W. Stone, forwards. Referee Mr. Lloyd Williams, Bangor. After the opening exchanges, the Bay settled down to a hard game, (Moss and Tai putting in a combined run, but 'Hallwood shot over. The visitors retaliated on their right, and re- ceived assistance from a free kick, but Hallwood and Owen transferred play to the other end. The Bay forwards were being well supported by their halves, and on one occasion Stanley nearly got through on his own. Parry passed a long way forward to Moss, but Ellis, with a huge kick, averted danger at the expense of a corner. Griffithstoak the kick and dropped the ball well in the goalmouth, but it was again sent behind by a visiting player, the subsequent corner kick being cleared. The Conway forwards made headway on the right, and Jones shot into Booth's hands. A corner forced off E. O. led to nothing tangible, but just after the same play- er saved a goal by conceding a comer, which was easily cleared. Tom Jones pulled the Bay left wing up very smartly, and offside spoilt an- other forward movement. After tricky play by Hallwood and 'Owen, the, former nearly dribbled through, but collided with the goalkeeper, who though he managed to clear, was hurt in the process. A stoppage was, made for a few minutes, iat the end of which play resumed with Bob Owen as custodian. The visitors had the better of the play for a while, Wilson and Stone being prominent, iand Atherton passing out well. But the game was mostly confined to the for- wards and halves of the respective teams, the goalkeepers being rarely troubled. At length, after MlOss had out in several fine centres, Owen gained possession and flashed across a beauty, which was met by the inside men in the, goal- mouth. Each played the ball in turn, but it was then partially cleared, only to be irerturned by Williams. Next it went out to Moss, who shot in, and Parry, who had returned to fill the breach, missing his kick, Hallwood and Stanley rushed the ball into the net. The Bay pressed again from the le-start, and were awarded a cor- ner, which was well placed by Owen, who, shortly afterwards, again centred accurately. Half-time • Colwyn Bay, 1 'Conway, o. Conway were the first to get into their stride, and Evans and Jones got away on the right, but Booth stopped a. half-hearted sort of shot. At the other end, the Bay left wing were in- strumental in placing the goal in jeopardy, and Hallwood ,nearly forced the ball through. Moss was going well when pulled up for offside, and following lupon the free kick, Conway came doiwin in a line. E. O. missed his, kick, but re- cavered himself in time,, and Booth cleared at his leisure. Play continued in the Bay hallf, Jones and Ellis checking any breakaway whilst Roberts. Owen, and Thompson played well up the field, and (rendered their forwards able as- sistance. But the home defence prevailed, and ,at length the siege was raised. Parry passed out to Owen, and the latter's ,centre rebounding to him. Owen ran in, but shot over the bar. Play was now very fast and the Bay were gradually weaning their opponents down. All three halves were playing splendidly, tackling resolutely, and marking their wings in effective fashion. A pretty movement, by the 'Conway left threatened danger, but they over-ran the ball. The game now became 'somewhat rough. Will Tai," who had gone half-back, Stanley going as partner to Moss, was penalised, but the kick was ineffec- tive. Firee kicks were frequent, and play in consequence became disjointed. 'There were sewaal cases of offside, against the Bay extreme wing men, firsit Owen and then iMoss offending in this respect. On numerous, occasions,, the Bay looked likely to score, and for some minuttes the visitors were penned in their own half. At length -Jlones got away on the Conway right, and after tricking Williams, passed across the field to Stone. The latter set, off goal wards, and at the right time centred. Wilson was right in front of goal, and with a sharp shot beat Booth. With the. teams on equal terms, play became fast and furious, and the Bay defence was severely taxed. But they asserted themselves, and forced several corners, which proved abortive, although one taken by Griffiths was nearly rushed through With the end drawing near, the home side made several desperate, attempts to gain the lead, but their marksmanship was not of the best. A free kick for a foul on Hallwood was dropped right in the goalmoiuth, but Parry punched clear. The spectators disaglreed with several of the referee's offside decisions, and signified their disapproval in the usual way. The Bay were attacking when the whistle blew, leaving the score: Colwyn Bay, i 'Conway, 1. COMMENTS. Colwyn Bay should certainly have notched tlheirfirSlt win on Friday. By far the larger por. tion of (the game was in their favour, but they failed in the all-important (matter of scoring goals. The single point .that represented the sum rtotal of their efforts was well worked for, yet -somewhat lucky, as Parry should never have allowed the ball to' pass him from Moss's, centre. But no doubt he was still suffering from the effects of the shock .sustained in the collision with Hallwood, for he kept a good goal through. out the match. There: was a satisfactory attendance, and everything conduced to an enjoyable game, save the silly conduct of several players in the latter portion of the match, who, by reason of real or fancied injuries, were mOire intent on the foolish. practice of getting their own back than im scoring goals. The partisans of both teams, were at fault when they applauded a questionable piece of play by one of their own men, whilst condemlliing in no uncertain terms any illegal tactic employed by an opponent. The teams were well matched, but Conway were stronger at back and the Bay at half. As to the tatter's team, it may be said that Booth in. goal gave every satisfaction, being very safe in his clearances .and having no. chance with the ,soot that scored. Hughes, although handicap- ped by his nether garments, was successful, and E. O. was very confident in his volleying and general play. The halves were the best part of the team, and Stanley was excellent on his re- appearance. Both Griffiths, and Williams got through a large amount of work. The forwards were rather disjointed, and although both wings put in good work, M.dCann was missed at centre. Mention should be made of Hallwood's play at inside left. Evidently he has boundless. enthu- siasm, and there is no reason why he should not develop into a really clever forward. He is on the light side, but very quick in his movements. Will Jones was good both at inside right and centre-half, but .Moss and Owen spoilt much good work by getting offside. Parry could not be expected to shine in an unaccustomed posi- tion, and will do better as an inside man. 'On the Conway side, save for his costly blun- der, Parry kept a safe goal Tom Jones was the best baok on the field, and Ellis nobly supported him. The halves were a hard working trio, Bob Owen being the best, perhaps, but Roberts and Thompson were not far behind. Forward, Will Atherton, and Wilson were about on a par, whilst .Stone struck me as being the clever- est of the line. I should Vke to compliment J. Jones on his play, which was distinctly credit- able. He is quite a youth, but plays a very cool game, and it was following upon his pass across the field that Conway scored the equalising goal.

HOLYHEAD v. LLANRWST. SEA LARKS HAVE A GOOD MEiAL. (BY ROLAND.") The Sealarks tound eight lovely large eggs on Christmas Day, and put them into the League nest. The Roosters were not in laying form, so sang in dolelfuil lay. Poor birds. But they're .real game, anyway, and though Gillett was not with them, having been delayed in his, motor drive (quite classy, eh !), they made a good show with ten men. The Sealarks were in fine form, and it appears that they have done with moult- ing for this season. The ground was like a quagmire, and if a cheap drainage scheme could be carried out it would be the better for the players and specta- tors. There had been a frost during the night, and when Old Sol shone, down on a large hearted and well filled (with pudding) crowd, the field was thawed, and mud new about every time the ball was kicked. Mr. Secretary Weekes wore a Merry Christmas smile, for the gate totalled over £ 21,—a makeweight for the previous Satur- day's loss on the Greenfield, match. » « Mir. T. D. Richards, Bangor, lined the teams up as follows Holyhead: Goal, W. Collier; backs, W. H. Parry and Rowland Williams halves, J. Row- lands, W. T. J,),,nes and Dick Ellis; forwards, Salisbury Owen, R. C, Jones, Humphrey Jones, J. Wallis Jones, and H. Brown. Llanrwst: Goal, Dick Jones; backs, J. R. Jones and W. Owen; halves, Humphrey Ro- berts, Chisholm, and Salisbury Roberts; for- wards, Johnny Jones, Howell Roberts, Arthur Richards, and Stephen Hughes. t < The opening exchanges were brisk, and the Swifts at once jam down the field, but the ball 'rolled over the line, and a moment afterwards Joihnx.y Jones sailed up towards Collier, but Rowland William's charged, him off the ball. The b.L11 was speedily returned to the visiting goal a?ea, 'where Walks was pulled up for offside. A minute later R C. let fly at Dick Jones, and grazed the bar—on the. wrong side The home halves kept the bill well in the danger zone of the visitors, and gave the defence a very anxious time. Pressure was relieved when the visiting ,right again got going, but once more Rowland Williams was too much for him. The first goal came ten. minutes after the start. RovAinds had played up well, and part- ing promptly, Bofc Shop sent in a scorcher, which Dick Jones, though he made a gallant effort, failed to stop Richards now had a good try, and, like the little ship in the song, was sailing along right merrily when Parry fell upon him like a thunderbolt, and the Llanrwst man had his shot spoilt, the sphere rolling over the line. At this period Dick ,Elillifs gave proof that he always plays with has herad,-in more senses than one, and his. natty work was most pleasing. < < The crowd held its breath when Humphrey Jones had a good chance, but he unselfishly passed over to Wallis, who-, though he, sped to- wards the ball like a young comet, failed to reach it before J. R. Jones, who deared with a tremendous kick. The Sealarks still pressed, and Wallis put in some exltrermelly tricky play, giving to Hugh, Brown, who sent right across the goal mouth, but Dick Jones rushed at the ball, and with a powerful kick, averted danger for the time being. Back came th homesters, and Dick Ellis, taking aim rarest- coolly, sent in a pretty shot, which Dick Jones caught in his arms and got away. Iz, (Contiitued on page 7). m

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he has four partners, some of them quite as cap- able as himself to score a goal. The time for the stoppage of play was now drawing near, and frantic efforts were made by the homesters to equalise. They could do everything but score. Tommy Davies was winded, and this caused a cessaitian for a. few minutes. With only a few minuites to go, the Denbigh men vigorously at- tacked, but they were kept ouit on each occasion by the visiting defence. When the whistle blew 1 fo,r time, the whole of the home players with the exception of the goalkeeper, were swarming in the visitors' goalmouth. They had to retire beaten by one goal to nil. < COMMENTS. There never was such a crowd of spectators at a League match in Denbigh, and the committee and officials were noticed to be all smiles,, al- though, at the close of the game, they somewhat changed. The game, taken on the whole, was very disappointing. The visitors were by far the superior eleven in the first moiety, and in the second half they very rarely got over the half way line, so great was the pressure upon them. On the, play, the homesters should have gained a couple of points, 'but their luck was out. 'On several occasions they were within an ace of scoring, but they could not finish their movements with the precision that their oppon- ents did. With the exception of the blunder, which cost them the match, the home defence were sound, J. S. Williams .being the shinning light with his fine clearances. D. G. Williams was the best of the half-back line, and he was a continual worry to the two Johnnies. In the second half T. A. Davies also played well. Luther Evans I have not seen play for some time, and he was- not as safe in the middle line as I have seen him. With respect to the forwards, Berwyn Davies would undoubtedly have been the shin- ing 'light. !He was in tip-top racing form, but his fellow players were at fault in leaving him out in the odd. On each occasion that he got the ball, he got past Arthur Hughes, and centred beauitifully. J. E. Edwards played a go- ahead game, but he did not attack with such doggedness as. is lusJlal with him. E. E. Davies and T. Davies played well, but the former, al- though he has same beautiful touches, is faulty in clinging to the ball and losing it, when his co-forwards are in good positions. The other man was merely a passenger, with the exception of a few accurate centres that he placed. Of the Plwlllieli lot, I was very favourably impressed with the defence, and Arthur Hughes is still a fine punter. Bob Ellis was the great main in the half-back line. He tackled well, and in his eagerness he. had to be penalised on a number of occasions. Mossley had left his shooting boots at home. He worked well up the field on his own, but his, final attempts were very meagre. The two Johnnies, on the left, played a pretty game, and gave Orwem Jones, in the centre, plenty of work. Griffiths, on the ex- treme right, was also a very useful man.