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Football Chips. (BY" VIGILANT.") That many must have observed the fine, judicious half-back play of Jimmy jones, with the Bangor Combination team. That Tim started his football career with Con- way National School team until he left school, afterwards joining the Junction Locos., for which he played 1 k seasons. That Jim was still a boy when I, as Secretary of the Llandudno Swifts, went round recruiting, and without hesitation, James signed on for that fine amateur team. and played with conspicu- ous ability for three years with the first team. That he afterwards signed on for Bangor, through the influence of Messrs. Watson and Hampshire, and played for three successful sea- sons with the Homers, when thev won the League championship and the Senior Cup-I think the latter for three successive seasons. That during his term with Llandudno the cup and league were won twice respectively. That Jim's experience afterwards was with Portmadoc, and was captain of the Rest of the League. That he afterwards played for St. Helens Recs., Tottenham Hotspurs, Watford (under the man- agement of John Goodall, of Derby County), then to Aberdare, in the time of Fatty Wed- lock, now of Bristol City and English Interna- tional afterwards to Newport. That he was selected captain of South Wales, v. Wolverhampton Wanderers, when he missed a penalty, and the Wanderers won 1-0. Then he went to Salisbury, and was wanted by Southampton, who gave three figures for him. Newport claimed his signature, and he was re- ported to both Welsh and English Associations, and suspended sine d-j by the Welsh Associa- tion without giving him an option of defending himself. That when he came to his native town that keen sporstman, Mr Tom Morgan, got all evi- dence, and Tim was re-instated. He is a be- liever in the Players' Union. That now he is a shining light in the Bangor ranks, and playing as well as ever, and he means to put a couple more years in, and then he can apply for a benefit, having played then seven seasons. And well deserved, too That I have received a very interesting letter from Councillor Mr. R. E. Briercliffe, the highly esteemed ex-chairman of the late Beaumaris club, from the Grand Hotel, Bagliono, Florence, where he is enjoying a change. That he writes as follows, which, I am sure, will interest my readers Dear Mr. Davies,- lust a line. for old time s sake. This afternoon 1 saw a football match (the first since I left Wales). [ felt that a good few of the N.W.C.F.A. teams would have given them a good dusting. Seeing them, made me think of you, so I deter- mined to write you a few lines. We have had splendid weather the whole time—onlv twice, for about half an hour, has it rained. The last time was when we were upon Vesuvius. Speak- ing of Vesuvius reminds me of a glorious sunset. I have seen some splendid ones, but never equal to this. Florence is the cleanest and most or- derly Italian town we have been to, and the scenery all round is very fine. We have been to Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo (where we did not break the Bank), Mentone, San Reno, Pisa (of leaning Tower fame), Genoa, Rome, Naples, Florence, and to-morrow we leave for Venice. I often think of last year's football, and I have felt, as I watched League matches at Bangor, that the quality had worsened, and T think it is owing to the limit rule-it does not leave scope for enterprise. The desire to improve one's team and quality of play accordingly, so far as Beaumaris goes, I hardly think, unless the rule is altered, that they will run a League team for season 1910-11. Trusting you are well, and with kind regards, yours truly. Robert E. Brier- cliffe." That Bangor and Rhyl Combination teams both lost away on Saturday. That Bangor s record is the best of the two in the Combination. That it would not be a bad idea to form a North Wales Combination. That there are rumours that Llandudno Ama- teurs are intending to apply to the Combina- tion as an amateur eleven. That my own opinion is that it would not pay. That Llandudno have had one experience of the Combination. That there is plenty of local talent for Llan- dudno to battle against. That if there are difficulties with amateurs in the League as regards getting them to play, they would be doubled in Combination fixtures. That there is not the hold on an amateur player like the professional. That when you pay the piper, you can call for the tune. That the Llandudno Junction Locos did well in the re-play at Chester on Saturday for the Railway Temperance Shield against the Shrop- shire Union team. That at full time the previous game's result, 3-3, was repeated. That in the extra time the Junctionites clapped on two more goals, and became decisive winners. That the result was hailed with much delight in Llandudno Junction and district. That Billie Williams—the popular-was lines- man for the Junction, and was full of the game. That I congratulate the Junction upon their performance. That platform porter Roberts, of Colwyn Bay, was a tower of strength to the Junctionites. That Roberts is a sterling player, and used to assist Rhyl once upon a time. That the result of the win made Stationmaster Thomas Wynne glad. No wonder. That he saw the Locos had every comfort on their outward journey. That the result will be that Northampton will have to come and play the Lcoos at Wood- land Park. That there is sure to be a good gate on that occasion, and I hope the Locos will see the final. That Bangor's hopes of League championship have been checked by their defeat at Llandudno on Saturday. That Edgar Lloyd Jones made a good pivot. That Edgar is a gentlemanly player and a credit to the game. That D. J. Thomas was the hero of the Bangor side. That I-always fancied this unassuming player's methods of play That he is clean, resourceful, and fair. That I was not much impressed by Mr. Yates' refereeing. That it is strange how we are prone to flv to Crewe and Chester for referees, when we have talent that needs developing nearer home. That Bangor's shooting wa- poor on Saturday at Llandudno. That seldom has a game been seen where so much work was done in midfield, and so little work for goalkeepers. That it was a soft thing wh'ch beat Stallard. That I hope W. Wynne and W. Edwards will receive a fair amount from their benefit by there being a good many tickets sold apart from ad- mission tickets. That Johnny Williams is showing good form as pivot. That Erney Chase ought to make a fine for- warel. That Frank Roberts is also an excellent sub- stitute. That John Morris Davies, as an eleventh hour utility man, did well as a. half-back. That he was plucky, and if he could not do very much, he took care others did not get much chance. That Bangor have yielded three League points to Llandudno this season. | That Tommy Johnson has been very successful with his penalty kicks. That Uncle Lloyd is to be the new Collec- tor at the Conway Suspension Bridge. That Uncle's popularity is proved by the fact that he got the post out of 82 applicants. Bobl bach That the East v. West match was rather a one- sided affair. That the gate was 18 17s. lOd. That it is not so much for money that the League promote the game, but to foster a brother- ly spirit amongst the teams, and, of course, to make the event pay for itself financially. That the West proved, as I expected it would, the stronger side. That the Conway Jackdaws, ciceroned by Tom Edwards, journeyed to Blaenau Festiniog on Saturday in a League match, and got beat. No surprise, when several Conway players were at Chester playing for Junction Locos. That I am glad to hear-and please all make note-that Chairman Hilton, of the Llandudno Amateurs, will not be leaving the town for some time. That the Roosters got severely plucked at Canaryland on Saturday in a League match. That Walter Jones was in boot form. That Gillett was an absentee in the Roosters ranks. That the Canaries are doing well. That the race for the championship will prove interesting. That a little bird is asking whether there wi.l be a team in Beaumaris next season ? That [ understand the Llandudno executive are desirous of covering their stand. That Colwyn Bay had to do duty in a friendly on Saturday against Normal College, and got beat. That McCann, Stanley Hughes, and other players were absentees.

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