South Wales Daily News

SATURDAY'S LOCAL MATCHES. NEATH v. CARDIFF. The re;urn match between these teams came oil on Saturday "n the Cardiff Arms Park in fine weather. J»o little interest was attached to the second meeting of the clubs, it being generally anticipated that a close tight.would be seen. The prevous encounter earlier in thy season, it will bc remembered, ended after a iiard-ioug,it game in a victory for Cardiff, they seeming a god from a try ju.»t on oftime. On Saturday the Welsh Metropo.itans were unable to command their full strength, VV. Davies, T. W. Pearson, J. E. Elliott, and W Cope being absent, their places being filled by J. Siniihsoii, G. Nicholls, aiuf R. Thomas, the last-nained making his first appearance in the premier fit teen Oi the town. Neath were without Wat Thomas and F. Davie#, their positions being occupied by Trick and \Y. Davies respectively. There were between six and .ven thousand people present, when at 4.40 the teams fielded and faced each other a below :— POSITION: CARDIFF. IZVTU. J. B. Smitinon Joe Davies Three-quarier..i:adley tloinas.T. Forbes Three-quarter..Gwyn Nicholls W. Jones Three-quarter..D. Fitzgerald J. Itees Three-quarter..N. W. Biggs (capt.)G. Trick Half.back R. B. :we.t,J!;cott, W. Diwies Half-back Selwyii Biggs A. Cross Forward A. F. Hill F. Hutchinson Forward .Gus Lewis A. Hutchinson Forward Smith M Reynolds Forward W. Da,vies J. Reynolds l,'orwarcl W. -T. Forward W. H. Smitli T. Thomas Forward S. Cravos H. Jones Forward R. Davies J. Edwards .n,ereree, .\lr Tom Wjll¡am, J,lWIInm". F. Hutchinson started from the Racquet Court end, Sniithson returning midway between the homeland the division line. Scrummaging here ensued, and Kel- WYll Biggs picking up threw to his brother, who, after a short run, transferred to Nicholls. The latter, on being confronted, handed nicely to Fitzgerald, who got in a hug« kick and landed a minor. Cardiff put the visitors on tho defence again immediately on the drop-out, but A, Hutchinson brought much-needed relief by kicking well up the field. Fitzgerald got ff and negotiated a very tricky run.passng when near the Neath quarter-line to A. F. ^1 ■ who threw to Selwyn Biggs, and a score seemed highly probable, when the latter was floored only a few yards from the Neath line. Cardiff attacked hotly, and feel wynBig'gs getting hold from a scrum literally forced himself over. I Norman Biggs failed at the place. A brilhiuit roun't of passing, participated in by W. Smith, A. F, Hill, and S. Biggs, saw the latter again get into dangerous proximity to the visitors' line, and a minor was shortly afterwards conceded to the Cartumans. Neath, on the drop-out, managed to make their way to the centre, but a free to Cardiff 'aw them once more driven into their 25. Selwyn Bifcgs, who was working the scrums, now sent the ball well out to Norman Biggs, who threw to Fitzgerald, but he failing to take, very litt,e ground was gained. Relief was ultimately brought the Nealliites by W. Davies picking up and punting ahead, a1)out a dozen yards being gained thereby. The Car liff for- wards-Hill prominent—broke away, but Trick saved with a good kick. Then J. Reynolds and Thomas got off with a good dribble, which saw the ball taken to near the Cardiff 25 line. The homesters soon got beyond the division line, where the Neath forwards healing out well from a serum enabled W. Davies to pass out to Trick, who kicked to near the Cardiff 25. Here Norman Biggs got hold, and replied finely, a scrum enduing on the Neaili quar- ter line. Wheeling a scrum in admirable style the Neath forwards rushed the ball to the centre. The play now became monotonous, scrum following scrum with '.vearying effect. The Neath men eventually crime with a strong burst, and Alec Cross receiving nvght have scored without opposition but he foolishly threw the ball away, and a scrum was formed near the home line. Siiuihson was injured, but soon took his place again. Neith, however, still kept np the pressure, and ultimately succeeded in getting a minor. The drop-out by Cardiff was charged down, and for a time Neath lield the upper hand again. Then Sweet-Hscott, from a line-out., passed to Fitzgerald, who kicked into the hands of Joe Davies. He failed lamentably to return. Card ff made strenuous efforts to penetrate the visitors' defence, but they found this no easy task. Joe Davies made his mark and kicked to beyond the centre. Here the game was proceeding when the interval was announced. „ HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. CARDIFF N L 2 n*ath .W; on? Nea^h aw'8 s^ai'ted, and no return being made the a dribble wviin^ded- w- Davies was going off with eerald snh man Biggs stopped him, and Fitz- iaif back again" P«»*<* be of a very ?UH lfle «ame e™tinued to mrrieular i character, nothing ot any minutes or so T? cropping up for the next five Sec ed *o dro" J,'10" Fltz^rald made his mark, and hv ,ii„ Imiuec! out of danger. Cardiff 25 Swe"e> V™ n ™ up in the midst of some scramblfnTp ^nd opponents in rare style van tocenhe where he passed to &u.> Lewis, who travelled to the Neath quarter flag, where he was thrown A scrum succeeded the line-ou and from this Norinan was given the bad. He passed nicely to Fitzgerald who cleverly cleared Forbes, and gave up tcfN,>holls the latter handing in the nick of time to Pid iv Thomas, who galloped around and placed the ball behind the, Neath uprights. Norman Biggs oil this occasion did the needful The centre became the venue on the resumption of he game, weet-Escott relieving the monotony somewhat by getting in a good kick, lhe Cardiff forwards bv dint of hard work, gradually progressed towards the Neath line, but Alec Cross was instrumental in check- ing them by getting hold and punt.ng a few yards ahead. The game continued to be frightfully slow and uninteresting, and many spectators, heartily Kick of it, began to make tracks for the gate. The Cardiff backs were a.t last set agoing, but their effort, in tids direction were far below what one ;« customary to see. After a lot of more scrambling play Fitz- gerald tried to drop a goal but completely failed, and Joe Davies wisely cnceded a minor. eet-Bcott got in a clevei kick on the drop-out, which put the Neath men on the defensive. A round of passing by the Caidiff backs seemed likely to culminate in a score v hen Radley Thomas missed a pass given him by Gwyn Nicholls, and the ball went into touch. A. I". Hill, receiving from Elsey, all but scored, a scrum ensuing but a yard or so from the Neath line. Selwyn Biggs picking up smartly from this, threw to Gwyn Nicholls, and the latter passing to Fitzgerald, he ran in with a good try which was not converted. Neath now worked the ball iVell into the home 25, and Joo Davies, replying effectively to a kick by Selwyn Biggs, notched a minor. Nothing of further notice occurred, the gams euaing as under. JfINAL SCOU1. ü. T. lU, CARDIFF 1 2 3 NEATH 0 0 2 PENARTH v. GLOUCESTER. This match was played on the Seasiders' ground in fine weather, and before a fair attendance of specta- tors. Considerable alteration took place ia the visiting team, their strength beihg thereby somewhat deteriorated. Teams POSITION. J'JIIN KIH. GLOUCESTER. Back C. T. Kirby A. F. Hughes Three-quarter..W. G. Lambert VV. H.'i'aylor (capt.) Tbree-qua,rter..R. %I. Girrett .A. Collitis Three-quarter..H. Kirby F. E. Miller Three-quarter..H. IS. Morgan A. Cummings Half-back G. W. Shepherd ..T.Bagwell Half-back T. H. Hatchings ..A. Stephens Forward G. Brown D. Phelps Forward E Fllis A. Rose Forward D. Evans J. Mapo Forward P. Jackson A. Pitt Forward VV. B. Gibbs A. Willins Forward G. Matthews .A. H. Click Forward T. Morris C. Williams Forward F. A. MtttheAv, W. Leighton Referee, Mr W. M. She herd (■ ardiff F.C.). Gloucester started, and a forward rush led play into the home territory, where—after t ict-um or two— Kirby got Rway nicely, and rushed to the v sitors' 25. 2tit here he was hauled down, and a forward rush returned matters to the Penarth quarters. By dint of harii. pressure, they succeeded in placing the homesters on the aggressive but Peter J ckson brouph- reliet in good style. From a scrum on the Penarth side of the division line, Cummings got nicely a-way, but was br light down by Garrett, and Dan Evans following up his k ck brought play to the 25 mark. Yet the Seasiders were unable to repulse them further, though a long drop of Herby Morgan brought some relief. Bagwell got on to the serum, and passed to Collins, but this player was passed before he could proceed low, and H. Kirby, securing, mada a dashing ran up field to the visitors' 25. There he was forced into touch, and scrimmaging ensued. Shepherd got out nicely, scrimmaging ensued. Shepherd got out nicely, and banding o Lambert,, the latter, after a. short sprint, returned to Shepherd, and lie, dodging >rv.e Gloucester backs, scored nicely behind the posts, he kick was taken by Garrett, and a goal was the result. Shortly afterwards a long kick from Penarth Drought off a minor. Shepherd got off again on the io-start, ana skirting the touch-line managed, with the assistance of Barrett, in reaching a point dangerously the Citizens' goal-line but Bagwell cleverly lw!™°pte.d his pass, and returned to half-way. given 9 here took place, and Kirby, being SLifi K. hall, ran gallantly down the rinn'mi, being confronted by Miller and' he had to relinquish, and a the 'Cestrians brought play into the Pen- rJ?.' where a free kick was awarded the v!' aW V, • s made his mark '.ff Leighton's kick, and ~a t- „<J received by Cummings play was re- turned t neutral territory. Shepherd aaain recovered from tne scrum, and clearing the pack and out- distancing Taylor he scored a second try. The kick, from i (litficult position proved abortive. The restart saw Sriepherd still to the fore, and with a smav t KICK lie transferred play to v» ithin a few yards of the visitors, lines, another touch-down accruing. The restarting kick was returned far down the Citizens' ground, and some capital passing took place between H. Kirby, Garrett, and Lambert. While on the Gloucester t.5 line, Shepherd made his mark, and placed the ball for Garr tt, but the shot went considerably Wide, and Collins returning nicely, no advantage accrued. Herby Morgan received from Shepherd at half-way, and putting in a tricky run, scored another try. Matthews took the kick, # ich was improved upon. A series of capital ex- changes took place on the re—tart, and the Gloucester custodian proved pretty sure with his long kicks. The Citizens then began to break np a bit, and for some little time invested the home territory. But the long kicks of Shepherd were instrumental in removing the attack to the Citizens's lines. Williams then got possession, and ran down the Penarth ground with Taylor behind him, but instead of passing to liiin he kicked forward and lost a complete opening. him, but instead of passing to IUlfihe kicked forward and lost a complete opening. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. PENAP.TH 2 1 2 GLOUCESTER 000 I. Gibb s re-started for Penarth, and play settled down in the Gloucester ground. Stephens here got out o.eveny from th scrum, and kicked down the home pioun 1 to Kirby, and the latter being brought d ift-n the visitors were quickly on the ball and gave the homesters some trouble. Shepherd, however, nicely relieved to half-way, and Collins responding with a long kick, the ball Wis received by Lambert, nd Gloucester was accorded a free. A shot at goal was unsuccessful, and a series of exchanges followed, resulting in tho advantage of the Citizens, Jr a time L ighton was brought out of the scrim to assist the Gloucester quartette Out he was soon returned to the pack, in which division the Cestrians for a time held the upper hand. They pressed the home lines severely, and a minor was registered. The re-start brought relief to the homesters, and Gibbs with a smart dribble worked negotiations to mid-field Here Snepherd got away, and giving to H. Kirby, this player ran down the touch-line and and reached a point not far from the Gloucester goal. But i ayior was pretty sure, and Leighton head- iog- a fine dribble the centre crease was crossed and the home territory invaded. The "mart play of the Penarth halves, however,was instrumental in soon placing the homesters on the aggressive, and Morgain gaining a free kick, he placed the ball in the hands of Taylor, who returned to half-wav. Gibbs made his mark off a kick from Gloucester, but it adv.ntaged his side very little, and scrimmaging took place in neutral territory. Stephens picked out from he scrum, and passed to laylor. This man, after a dodgy run, returned to the first-named player, who dodged the home custodian, and scored a well-earned try. The kick, which was an easy one, was converted by Stephens himself. Some open play ensued on the recommencement of hostili- ties, and Taylor distinguished him elf for some capital saviii2 tactics. They pinned the homesters to their own 25 for some time, and, passing in good si yle, had several openings presented. But the three- quarters failed to take advantage of those opportuni- ties, and Penarth being accorded a free, were enabled to relieve their lines. But not for Ion?, for the Ces- trians worked with a will, and once or twice carao dangerously near scoring. Shepherd, however, got away in grand style, and Lambert backing him up, a imsh was made on the visitors territory. As Lambert was sprinting at the top of hi- speed down the field, Collins essayed to stop him, and the Penarth man's head coming m contact with his opponent's eye both plavers were laid out for some little time. Colons" retired for medical assistance, bu Lambert who had come off the best of the two continued to play. Leighton was brought, out to do duty at three-quarter ba«k, and the visitors played with but ae tinmen in the pack. Penarth, therefore, held the advantage, and were in the visitors' territory when time was called. FINAL SCORE. <'• i- '»■ PENARTH 2 1 2 GLOUCESTER 1 0 1 SALFORD v. NEWPORT. The loiig-looked-for viit; of the Newport men to Salford was paid on Saturday, when they received a great reception from an immense crowd, estimated at 13,d00. Salford played their strongesl, team, the visitors being short of England, Thomas, Pook, Packer, and Phillips. The weather was glorious, and, punctually to time, the following players turned out Teams :— POSITION. SALFORD. NEWPORT. ^ck W. Mainwariug.C, Thomas 1 hree-qnarcfer..F. Miles A. J. Gould (capt.) Three-quarter..A. Barratt .W.G.James Sinith F. H. Dauncey J. Rangelev Gus Goold Half-back .S. VValch F. C. Parfitt Hulf-back W. H. France M. Hannan Forward T. Kent (capt.) .T. C. Graham f orward T. King A. VV. Boucher Forward G. H. Carf.vright ..T Newcombe Forward j. ,Tones H. T. Day b or ward R. Moss W. H. Watts Forward j. Hon ox Tenldns florwar(I F. H. Hildebrand., W. Groves Forward s. J. Haiiiiaii- Referee, Mr Tom Hunter, Lancashire Referees' Society Boucher Parted the gat, e, and Newport had the best of the opening movements, and in the first minute Hannen got a free kick, which Graham almosi converted into a goal. Then, after Mainwariug had cleverly relieved, Smith rltii clear to Newport lines, and the visitors had an anxious time of it. A. rush oi their forwards saw Newport removing play to midfield, and Boucher, by a free kick, once more gave his side the advantage. Arthur Gould was particularly promi- nent at thh point, putting in several line runs, but Smith and Mi!es tackled splendidly, and neither side made much headway. A brilliant dribble by Moss found Gus Gould almost making a mull, aad it was only by kicking dead that Newport saved, and they had to repeat this a minute later. A run up field by Dauncey gave Newpo, t more than a fair share of the game, but the Salford backs were playing splendidly, and Smith and Rangeley made matters very warm for Newport. Up to thisStlford had cle -rly outplayed their opponents, but towards half- time a lovely piece of combination between Arthur Gould and his brother saw Gus Gould running in a try, Graham failing at a rather difficult place. Th s successful style of p ay greatly improved, and they rushed Salford up and down. There was, however, no other score before h ilf-time. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. NEWPORT 0 10 SALFORD 0 0 0 After a brief interval Kent re-started the game, and several tight serhnmilgas at once ensued. Following this Deakin, Moss, and Horrox dribbled splendidly, and Salford began to have the best oi matters. qa b HaTiiieti, with a dashing run, relieve i the tension, an Dauncey supplementing this with a similar effort., Newport took up the attack. A rather flunky kick by Smith got Salford out of danger, and for some time titne they made things look ominous for Newport. Hannen was again the meaus of making play more even, and then Barratt and Aliles wilh tine combination gave the visiting backs plenty to ll. Thomas was found safe in his tackling, playing voi-y wsll indeed, and strong as Salford were pressing they could nob get over. For 10 minutes, how- ever, they gave their opponents no rest, and Gi-nham with a big kick brought much-desired relief With 20 minutes left, for play, Newport auain wercseen at their beg;, and Dauncey in particular was running very strongly. His efforts, however, were fully nullified by Miles, who was very prominent, and it was not until Wa-ts put in a bril- liant dribble that the visitors, were able to take things more comfortably. A fruitless drop at goal by Arthur Gould gave Newport, a minor, and, after one or two stoppages for slight mishaps to some of the players, the game went on in a free and open manner. The closing stages went in favour of Newport, and they met with hard lines fn not scoring. Soma of the struggles they made in the last few minutes were very desperate, but the Saltord defence was sound to the end, and no ecore came in the second half. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. NEWPORT 0 1 0 SALFORD 0 0 0 SWANSEA v. AB 1?R A V ON £ Swansea visited Aberavon for the first time, and a large gate assembled to witness the encounter. The teams were as follow POSITION SWANSEA. ABERAVON. Back- VV. J. Bancroft Rees Lewis Three-qllarter,.C, S. C'ke T. James Three-quarter..E. Thorogood A. Hendra Three-quarter..C. Tanner LI. John Three-(Iiiarter..W. Gorcion W. joile"; Half-back S. Wilcox J. Paters Half-back .T. Blackmore T. Jones Forward S. Rice W. Ifarries(capt..) Forward Alf Lewis C. Bansev Forward Arthur Lewis VV. Howells Forward T. Russell Ivor Griffiths Forward R. S. Jenkins .J. Jones Forward J. Smith A. Williams Forward C. Jackson D. Williams Forward R. Thomas T. Junes Referee, Mr A. J. D ivies, Cardiff Harlequins. Harris kicked off for Abei-Avon fron the pavilion end, but the ball did not reach the ten yards limit, and a scrum ensue in midfield. Th; ball went to Ban- croft, and Russell smartly following up his kick collared Hendra. The la; ter JOSG the ball, and Rice taking up the attack sprin- ted up the field, and Blackmore scored within two minutes of the start. No goal resulted. On the drop ou:, Aberavon took play to the 25, and Dan Jones dropped for goal, but only a minor re- sulted. Resuming, Aberavon had the best of the game, the home forwards heeling out the ball to their backs. Gordon, liowpver, intercepted a pass and got away 11\ smart fashion, but James and Lewis were at hand and prevented him from going far. Aberavon at once rushed the ball back to the Swansea 25, and Hendra kicking over the line forced Bancroft to concede another minor. Swansea could not relieve the pressure on the restart, and from a penalty kick Lewis placed a magnitiicent goal from half-way. Aberavon, elated by their success, played wonderfully well, and put a lot of da.sh in their play, and Bancroft, in defence, again touched down, not a moment too soon. Swansea received no quarter on the diop-out, and, hut for their splendid defence, Aber- avon must hive scored. From a line-out in Swansea territory Dan Jones received, and with a. Sne burst got to the line, only, however, to he called back. John was next given the ball, and made a dash for the line, hut was collared by Thorogood whilst in the act of crossing. for the line, but was collared by Thorogood whilst in the act of crossing. HALF-TIME SCORE. 6. or. M. ABERAVON 1 0 3 SWANSEA 0 1 0 "Penalty goal. Bancroft re-started, but the ball pitched into touch and was ordered back. Hendra, replied to the second attempt. Abera-von were penalised in midfield, and Bancroft had the ball placed for goal, but his kick went wide, amI Lewi receiving the leather kicked illto touch just beyond his 25 flag. Blackmore and Rice were here conspicuous by a nice dribble, which left the ball in dangerous proximity to the home goal. Aberavon were again penalised for not putting tho ball straight into the scrum, and Bancroft this time placed a goal. On the re-start the leather was taken to the other cud of the field, and Bancroft conceded a minor to tho disgust of the crowd. Neutral ground was the scene of operations on the drop-out, but Aberavon gradually worked the leather into Swansea ground, where the latter were penalised, and from Lewis's kick Bancroft again touched down. A moment, later he repeated the performance. The drop-out brought Swansea much-needed relief, and the Aberavon 25 .1 25 was visited. Ivor Griffiths hero came through a scrum and relieved to near mid-field but Swansea, warming to their work, sent the ball back, and directly aHer Lewis touched down. At the re-start, Swansea h id tue upper hand, and Xjewis w s again compelled to touch down, this time only in the nick of time. Jenkins, snapping up the ball from the liae-out, got well away, but James promptly collared li'm Hereafter nothing of moment occurred. F FINAL SCORE: G. T, III, SWANSEA *1 1 2' ABERAVON • *10 6 ^Penalties. BRIDGEND v. CARDIFF RESERVES. Prior to the meeting of the Cardiff First Fifteen with Neath, the Reserves met Bridgend, in the presence of a spar-e attendance of onlookers. Neither side were fully represented, as will bo seen fr0m the following names :—Cardiff Reserves—Back, G. M lis three-quarter backs, E. J. Rooney (caxitt,), W. Harris, E. Spillane and A. M. Hill half baeks, W. Cosslett and J. Francis forwards, K. Emery, W. Wynde, W. U, Griffiths, H. ,Tones" IJ, Palmer, T. Hetusworth, T. Morgan, and A. N. Otner. Bn'![/end-.l:hck, Thomas three-quarter backs, 'r. Emery, E. lmery (captain), n'L Deere, and W. M. Jones half-backs, Morris and Hard wick forwards Thomas, Williams, Adams, H. Davies, Mahonoy, D. Davies, Luke, and Hayman. Bridgend started operations, Rooney returning well into touch beyond the centre. Bridgend rushed the ball ahead, hut Spillane checked them cleverly. Again the Bridgencl forwards broke wav, but Mills saved well. Cltrd fi worked slightly out of danger, but Emery, fielding the ball nicely, negotiated a tricky run ,tll d scored immediately behind the posts. The try was converted. The play which followed the re-start was of a give-and-take description until Francis got away and carried the ball to the visitors' 25. Cardiff's attack was not of long duration, the Bridgend men soon removing the venue to the home quarter line. Francis got hold from a scrum and threw to Rooney, wbo gave up to A. M. Hill The latt r gathered the ball splendidly and ran to near the Bridgend line, where he was brooght low. Cardiff were given a free, but derived little advantage I froin this, the visitors working out to the centre The card iff backs, passing well together, again on the aggressive, and Mills, taking a shoo at goal, notched a minor. The Reserves still pressed, and dur- ing an onslaught on the visitors' goal the Bridgend captain (Emery) was injured and retired. HALF-TIME SCORE. G. T. M. { BRIDGEND 1 0 0 CARDIFF.. 0 0 1 Cardiff restarted, and getting the better of the ex- changes which ensued pressed hotly. Mills en. deavoured to drop a goal, but missed, and T. Emery receiving pluckily ran out and punted to near the centre. Cardiff returned to the attack, and being awarded a free Wynde kicked a splendid goal. This put the Bridgend men on their mettle, and a combined rush by them took the ball into close proximity to the Card ff line. Scrambling play followed, and in the melee one of the visitors fell over with a try. No goal resulted. Thereafter the game was of an uninteresting hatnre until just before the call of time, when the Cardiff men woke up a little and Palmer scored a corner try, which Wynde failed to improve upon. FIN *L SCORE A X M. BRIDGEND ILL' CARDIFF RESERVES *1 1 2 I *Penalty. ABERAVON A v. SWANSEA A. Played at Swansea. The attendance was very small; the spectators scarcely numbered 400. The following were the teams Aberavon—Back, VV. Warrior three- quarter backs, T. Thomas, W. Jones, Itee Llewellyn, and R. Seleway half-backs, J. Jones and J. Ed- wards forwards, A. Thomas, D. Rowlands, James. T. Jones,Thomas Madden,Coekins,S.Girffiths, VV.Watkins. Swansea 2nd — Back, R. Beynon three-quarter backs, Tuckcr. J. Morgan, R. Burrows, and L tcher halfbacks, Eddie Evans f nd S. Davies; forwards, R. Oldham (capt.), Bryant, D. Davies, Maccutheu, Williams, Richards, Halfpenny, and Llanon. Referee, Mr T. Chegwidden. Aberavon, by dint of hard play, worked the ball close up to theiropponents'goal line, and nearly scored. Burrows relieved by a judicious kick into touch. From the thvow-ont Swansea forged ahead, and kept the Aberavon men 011 the defensive for some time. Passing by the latter clcared their lines, and plav took place in the home half, where some very fast play followed of a give and take nature. Letche- kput in a good kick from the midst of his opponents, but Aberavon by good passing and running seriously threatened the home goal. Kelief was soon brought, and then the ball was sent over the home line. After the kick-out Swansea, by combined play, got nea.r their opponents' quarters, and a scrum was form-d opposite the goal-posts. When the ball was heele.1 out Eddie Evans picked up and by a dodgy run scored a good try, which was converted by Oldham. The kick-off was well eplied to by Oldham, and play settled in central ground. Thereafter Swansea at- tacked with vigour and Tucker ran in a try, but the place-kick failed. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. SWANSEA A 1 1 0 ABERAVON A 0 0 1 Oldham kicked off, and a minor was scored by the home team. After the re-start, the visitors rushed down the gronnd and acted strongly on the aggressive. Tucker, however, came off with a good run, and play took place in the Aberavon 25. Selemay kicked out, but Swansea rushed up to t e Aboravon goal line. Some wild passing by Eddie Evans and Jonah Morgans lost a certain try, and thn S. A. Thomas and Sam Griffiths, by a dribble, raised the siege, and plav followed well in the open. A lofty kick by Oldham was not replied to by Cockin-t. and thus the home team were let in, and then made a strong attack on their opponents' goal, which culminated in Jonah Morgan getting a try, which Oldham splen' didly converted. Subsequently play of a give-and-take nature took place in neutral ground. Swansea soon afterwards worked their way to the visitors' goal-line and Burrows made his mark in a favourable posi- tion, but the kick failed. A. Thomas ran into the field of play in lieu of touching-down, and was tackled near the goal line, and for some time Aboravon had to play a ha' d defensive game, till a minor brought relief, and play of an even character ensued till the call of time. FINAL SCORE: G. T M. SWANSEA A 2 1 2 SW.A.NSEAA 2 1 2 ABERAVON A 0 0 1 ( J/LWYNYPIA v. TREORKY. Played at Llvvynypia. illr Bero Tayior was referee. Mills k eked off agaimt the wind, and the ball was returned over half-way, but Isaac Edwards was instru- mental in taking the ball to the visitors' quarters. Morg in afterwards ran well to the home line, hut the forwards relieved well. Josh Morgan missed a pass, but kicked over the line, a minor resulting. Kicking by Ben Phiilips took the ball into touch near the half-way flag. Some passing between W. Morgan and T. Morgan looked like s oritig, but the litter was brought down, and the ball rolled into touch. The visitors pressed hard, and eventually secured a free for offside right in front of the posts. The kick was placed for J. Lewis, who had no difficulty in putting lhe ball over Llwynypia now rushed down ill fine style and well-timed passing between Rossor Evans, Phillips, and Edmunds enabled the latter to dodge across. The try was not converted. Treorky I scored two minors in succession. The visitors still pressed, and the fifth minor was obtained. HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. TREORKY *1 0 5 LLWYNYPIA 0 1 0 'Penalty. T. eol ky re-started, and Edmunds returned to near tilecentre. A mark for Llwynypia resulted in a minor. Rosser Evans afterwards made a splendid run and p i.ssed to Ben Phillips, who, unfortunately, knocked on. Rosser, however, wa.s not to be d nied, as he again picked up and went through beautifully and scored. fCdmunds converted. Phty was very even for some time, but at last Powell gained some ground by a dribble. The visiting front division now dribbled down the fifltl, and Hadridge was overturned before he could return. Ben Phillips, however, wa, flt hand and returned with a big kick, and play settled at the centre. Josh Morgan was oon aftenvards noticeable for a good run, but was brought down in time by Hadiidge. Edmunds, for Llwynypia, made a dashing run up the touch line, and was not grassed until he had reached the visitors' 25. Nothing furtlier trail. spired until the call of time. FINAL SCORE G. T. M LLWYNYPIA 1 I 1 TREORKY 1* 0 6 ^Penalty goal. NEWPORT A v. TIVERTON. The Newport second team met the Somersetshire mell at Newport in the presence of s6veral hundred spectators. The afternoon was sunny and warm, and the ground was a trifle against the teams owing to the drought. The visitors were—Back, W. Button three- quarter backs, W. Moore, Gloynes, Bray, Curran half-backs, F. Moore and Fourace forwards' Halifax, F. Skinner, S. Skinner, Brownfield, Thomas' Fewing, H. Lee, and E. Manning. Neirpol-t-Bacic, Needs; three-quarter backs, J. E. Webb (capf.), A' J-nes, A. W. Bennett, and H. Packn-; half-backs, Glynn and Morris; forwards, Creigiiton, Sanders, Parsons, Evam, Williams, Jdmunrl, Dix, and Tur- noclc. Referee, Mr Wyndham Jenkins, Newport. The visitors kicked off, and thing forthwith became lively in the home territory. The Newport forwards pressed down, and some give-and-take play ensued in inidiield. From an interchange of long shots one of the home backs mi-ised the catch and a minor resulted. Some capital play by the Tiverton forwards resulted in another narrow shave over the line. The Newpurt forwards went down with a combined effort, and ,rom some loose play near the] central line the ball was passed along the line of the Newport backs. Alf. Jones was the last to receive, and, finding himself surrounded, he kicked high and true. The visiting back slipped and fell, and Jones, following up his kick, dribbled over the line and then ran for posses- sion. The try was easily converted by the captain. Half-time found the score reading • HALF-TIME SCORE G T M. NEWPORT 10 0 TIVERTON 0 0 3 re)gl\"1\ n,t¡J,Ht:u, ana .Newport went up to the visitors' 25, where the defensive powers of the visitors were tested to the utmost. Dix at len"th "Ot -In, possession from a scrimmage, and dropped over the line with a try. Play for some time afterwards was inost-ly in midfield, with bursts in the direction of the visitors line. Glynn picked up frt)in a scrimmage anti raced m, foIL wed hy a cluster of players. The place kick fell short. Glynn repeated the achievement a few minutes afterwards, dodging cleverly around, and Webb converted The nimble lita. MM MM » d>M notcift i,i, iSSi,M»,l SCORE I f* T M NKWPORT 9 £ 1, tivkrtoh 004 tivkrtoh 004 ABERGAVENNY v. CWMBRAN Played in Bailey Park, Abergavenny. The' first half of the game was composed of ^4 and-tako nHv fluctuating from goal line to goal line and finishing fn the home territory withont any score to either"i<'e At the chnige of ends Gillnm kicked off for C%Vmbrtii. The visito s pressed, and several scrums on the home line occurred, and eventually the li me team had to touch down. At the ca-li-of time the score was FINAL SCORE Q. T CWMBlUN 0 0 1 ABERGAVENNY Q 0 0 NEWPORT 3RD V. PENARTH A. At the conclusion of the Penarth v. Gloucester match, the ilbove teams met, with the following result FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. NEWPORT N 4 O PENARTH A 0 1 o SOUTH WALES CHALLENGE CUP. FINAL TIE-LLANELI.Y A v. PONTYMISTER. The final match for the above cup was played on the Stradey Ground, Llanelly, before a hre num- her of spectators. Roth teams were fully represented and in the pink of condition, leanis —Llanelly A—Back, T. James: three quarter baCiv- Badger, A. Rees, D. Lewis, and M. Williams haif-hacks, D. Morgan and B. Davies forwards, Len James B. Jenkins, W. J. Thomas, D. Thomas, Ryan., ,T. Lewis, P. Davies, and W. H. Thomas. Pontymister-Back, E. Thomas three-quartev ba ks, D. Davies, W. Btidiell (oa t.), Hodges and R. Duffy; half-backs, W, Lewis, E. Harries forwards, T. Lewis, S. Bristowe, J. Booth, W. Johnson, J. Broackes, R. King, Downing, W, J. Lewis, and Barry. Ben James started operations, and the visitors found touch at half-way. Llanelly concede a minor. Brilliant, passing be: ween Ban Davies and Morgan transferred play to the visitors 25. The home team were awarded a free, and W. J. 'Thomas followed up, flooring the; back before he.could reply. From a scruin in front of the Llanelly line Davies nicked up, and parsing between Ben James and Badger, Albei t Rees and llyan, resulted in the latter getting in. Badger converted. HALF-TIME SCORE 6. T. M. LLANELLY 10 0 PONTYMISTER 0 0 1 Poutymister restarted, and the home team made things warm for the visitors, Badger being continually conspicuous in the open. From a scrum at the centre Ben Davies picked up. Morgan Williams kicked over, the visitors conceding a minor. A few minutes later the home te me were award d another minor. A short stoppage now occurred on account of an injury to the Llanelly captain. A few tough scrums now rook place on the visitors' half, and W. J. Thomas got right through the visitors in splendid style, Badger convert- in 2. I FINAL SCORE Q. F. JJ, LLANELLY 2 0 2 PONTYMISTER 0 G 1 MALLETT CTJP UONIPETITION.qECOND ROUND. CANTON V. CARDIFF NORTHERN (Re-plaved).-These teams met on Saturday a,t Llandaff, in consequence of an appeal made for playing short time a.t the Harle- quins' ground on Wednesdav last. The teams were :— Canton—B ck, H. Hussay; three-quareer backs, T. A. Jones, VV. Bickford, Dunn, and Keepi gs half-backs, R. Jones and R. Norman; forwards, D. C. Evans, Harding, Bartlett, D. ,T. Evans, F. Evans, J. Davey, F. Dymock, and W. Cornish. Cardiff vo olims; turee-quarterbacks O.Sheere, C. Williams, Driscoll, and Dwyer; half backs W Li wis and T. Savage; forwards, F. Williams, W. Bowen, S. Tari-, M. Carthy, T. Boase, M. Leary, W. No ris, and 1. Gunstone. It wa.s five o clock ere Harding started operations for Canton, and Shfere, with a good kick, replied into touch beyono the half-way flag. A free was awarded Canton, which was taken by Dunn, and play settled for a few minutes near the centre. For an illfrine, menl; ia scrimmage Canton woro awarded another free, but no material advantage accrued,as the Northerners rushed up and took pl'1Y to the Canton goal-line. From a scrum iu neutral territory Williams punted to Savage, who kicked to Driscon, and the ball was throwu into touch. From the line- out Sheere got the ball, but he was im- mediately collared by the oppposing forwards, and a scrum ensued near the half-way line. Sheere received from a bit of exchange kick and passed to Driscoll, who ran along the touch-line until forced into touch. A scrum ensued from the line-out, from which Lewis received and passed to Dwy r, but nothing came of this, as Dwyer was immediately collared, and the ensuing play was confined to the centre. A free kick av. mrled the Northerners took play to their opponents' goal, where a scrum was formed. A bit of uninteresting play followed, but only for a short time, as the Cantonians rushed ahead and took the of operations to i he Northerners'25 line where the ball found touch. From the line-out the ball was carried by a combined rush to neutral terri- tory, and a bit of exciting play occurred. The Canton forwards, I y a bit of smart kicking, took the ball to the Northerner's goal, where Collins touched down. Another ipinor soon followed. ball to the Northerner's goal, where Collins touched down. Another minor soon followed. 8everal scrums were formed in quick succession on the restart, and from one of these, in the centre of the field, Dwyer received and ran up the field, gaining a few yards of ground. Uninteresting play followed, and half-time arrived. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. f CANTON 0 0 2 CARDIFF NORTHERN 0 0 0 Bowen r -tarted for the Northeners, and after a little exchange kicking the ball found neutral terri- tory. A few combined rushes by the Canton forwards ended in their securing a minor. On the re- start the Northerners pressed, and carried play uo the field, where the ball found touch. The line-out saw s -veral scrums in the Canton half, and the Canton forwards made several iucur- cursions into the Northerners' quarters, where they kept the play confined for a considerable time. By dint of hard play the Northerners managed to reach mid field, and shortly afterwards they visited the Can toti aoil. Here the Canton for- wards pressed heavily, and again transferred the scene of operations to their opponents'half. By a good bit of following up the Northerners managed to again visit the Canton goal, and a bit of smart play was witnessed between their forwards. Dwyer and Williams were conspicuous for some good foot- work. The game after this was very uninteresting, the goals of each side being visited in turn. From SeTul.1 near the Northerners' 25 Keeping received and ran in with a try with a bunch of opponents upon his back. The kick at goal was taken by Hardy, but no advantage accrued, as the ball went wide. Canton put a determined attitude after this, but could score nothing bnt a minor for some few moments, When Fred Evils ran in with another try, and Husseyl the full back, converted just on the call of time. CI^IAI. AUUIIE. G T. M. CANTON I I 4 CARDIFF NORTHERN 0 0 0 BUILTH v. BERWICK RAN GERS. Berwick Rangers (the holders of the Herefordshire Cup) played Builth (winners of the S uth Wales Challenge Cup) 011 the Hereford ground. The first half of the game was of an even character, both sides putting in good shots, which were cleverly stved. In the second half play was in favour of Berwick, but they were unable to get through he splendid defence of Builili, and nothing was scored. MOUNTAIN ASH v. PONTYMOILE. Played at Mountain Ash. The home men soon after the start assumed the aggressive, aud Tilly scored behind the posts, Tanner converting. The homesters continued to have the best of the game, Phillips and Tilly showing up well. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T, M, I MOUNTAIN ASH 1 0 0 PONTYMOILE 0 0 0 witn tue1 renewal of hostilities the visitors had to defend their lines, the homesters penning them on their lines. Morgan and Bradford on Several occasions had hard lines In not scor ng. Eventually Bradford, from the home line, received the ball ;i titt racing up the field scored behind the post, a. really magnificent try, Tanner converting. 0 FINAL SCORE G T M MOUNTAIN ASH Q G" PONTYMOILE 0 0 0 POIN 1YPRIDD v. FERNDALE. The.^e teams met 011 the ground of the former. The first half was somewhat evenly contested, but the home team decidedly had the advantage, and scored a goal and a try before half-time, ;• vans cnlssinA the line twice, Alun Morgan converting. Another trv was scoieu befoie uime was called, Bryant scoring Alun Morgan again converting. Morgan again converting. FINAL SCORE I G T M PONTYPRIDD 2 1 0 FERNDALE .0 1 1 MAINDEE (NEWPORT) v. STROUD. Played at Strou t. It was a fast and evenlv- contested game, the visitors heeling out and pacing very well. From a rush Prosser scored, soon followed br Miller. The littei, try was converted by Dinning. In the second half "famdee played pluckily, and from good passing Plaisted scored. Edmonds played well tor the visitors. FINAr. SCORE: G T. M STROUD 1 1 Q MAINDEE 010 MAINDEE came up two men short. NEATH A v PENYGRAIQ A. FINAL SCORE G. T. H NEATH 1 3 3 PSNYGRAIG 0 0 0 JN tSAln A V. pgNYGRAIG A. Played at Neath. Owing to the late arrival of the visitors, the game was not started until five o'clock The visiturs commenced. Evans returned. Neath pressed, and secured two minors. Bartlett -cored for Neath, but Steer failed to convert. Neath pressed and Williams scored, but the try remained uncon- verted. HALF-TIME SCORE. G. T. M. NFATH 0 2 2 PENYGRAIG 0 0 0 The second half was well CONTESTED. FINAL SCORE. G T M NEATH 1 3 0" PENYGRAIG Q 0 0 P¡fNYUJ:AIG v. MORSISTON. The announcement in the district of PenygratV that a telegram had been received from Mornstou post- piv ing the above match caused great dissati-fa.-tion. The weather was very fine and most suitable for foot- ball. The secretary of the Penygraig Club immediately replied earnestly requesting the Morriston committee to make every effort to get up a team, as the match had been extensively advertised throughout the v.-ill.ey. Iii the afternoon the Morristoii secrebry again telegraphed, "Cannot possibly send team five piayer; injured, two unwell, and four plavers unable to come." It was generally anticipated id the district that the match would be one of the most excitin" witnessed during the season. 'The Penygr.tjg secretary estimates the loss at £ 20, and it is stated that the post- ponement of the match will seriously affect future fixtures. SANDON JUNIORS Y. BRIDGE-STREET BARBARIANS.— Played at Biackweir, a d ended in a win for the San- d011-- by 1 dtopped goal and 1 try to 1 converted goal. BOROUGH JUNIGRS v, SPLOTT CRUSADERS' 2ND- Piayed 011 the East Moors, and resulted as follows Juniors, 2 goals, 1 try; Crusaders, 1 goal (dropped trie*. GUILDFORD STARS V. CLYDE JUNIORS.—Played at the Sophia Gardens. Reult: Clyde, 1 try, 2 minors Stars, 4 minors. CARDIFF WHITE STARS V. NEWPORT CRINDAU JUNTO -Played at Splotiands, and ended in a win for the Stars by 1 try aud 4 minors. DINAS POWIS v. COWBIUDGE.—Played at Cowbridge, the Yvme resulting in a pointless draw. MACKINTOSH V." ELY RANGERS RESERVES.-At Ely Common. Result Mackintosh, 1 try, 8 minors to 2 minors. GREAT WESTERN (PONTYPRIDD) V. PENTYRCH.— Played on the ground of the former. Final score:— wreat Western, 3 goals. 3 tries Pentyrch, nil. The Western score includes 1 penalty aud 1 dropped goal. PONTNEWYUD v. BLAENAVON.—Played at Blaeuavon, and resulted as follows :—Pontnewydd, 1 goal, 1 try, 11 minors Blaenavon, nil.

GENERAL RUGBY MATCHES. SWINTON v. MANCHESTER -Played at Swinton, and attracted a good gate. The visitors had ra ther the best of matters during the first half, and Ii incey scored a splendid try for thPID, which he converted. The home team reversed the order of things in the second half, and tries were scored by Pearson and Murray, Valentine kicking a goal. Score Swinton, 1 goal. 1 try Manchester, 1 goal. WIGAN v. RUNCORN.—Played at Runcorn. "Final result Runcorn, nil Wigan, nil. These teams had both bee 1 touring in South Wales. The play of both sides was very even. The Runcorn backs made strone a1 tacks, Wigan being strictly on the defence. At half-time nothing was scored. After the interval Runcorn did some fine passing, the tackling being safe. No score wai made on either side. BRAMLEYV. WAKEFIELD TRINITY.—Played at Bram- ley, in splendid weather, before a large concourse of spectators. The teams were evenly matched, neither side obtaining any advantage until Wit hiq the last miuute of the game, when Haley, the home half-back, dropped a splendid goal from close to half-way, amidst great excitement. Mathers, Marsden, Haley, and Jim Bradshaw played splendidly for the winners, Anderton and Mackie being good. Result Bramley, 4 points Wakefield, nil. FI;ATHF,RSTONE v. MANNINGHAM.—Result Man- ningham, 4 goals, 2 tries, 2; points) Feathers tone, 1 goal (5 points). Played in beautiful weather, before a very large gate. Mtniiingham siiowed much superiority in passing and kicking, and at half-time had -1 points to 5. Featherstone played better in the second half, and tried hard to win, but Manningham, even with a man short, were too strong for them. BRADFORD v. BINGLEY.— Result: Bradford, 2 goals, 3 tries (18 points; 1 try (3 points). Befoie ^,000 spectators, the ground being dry and the weather line. Passing by the Bingley backs ended in a score by Tom Broadley, but Cullen missed an easy goal. Cromptoii dropped a goal for Bradford, for whom Firth, Duckett, Dewhurst, and Too thill recorded tries. Crompton improved one of the tries. Abbcrton (Bing- ley) hid his collarbone broken, aud retired in the first half. OLDHAM V. ROCHDALE ST. CLEMENT s.-Played at Oldham. Final score Oldham, 2 goals, 1 try St Clements, nil. Play-d in fine weather before 4,000 spectators. Ol diam commenced operations, and in the first half no major point resulted. In the next half Oldham played up somewhat better, ahd. Hurst ran in, tries also being obtained by McCutcheon. The tries were converted on two occasions oy Rennington. BROUGHTON V. MANCHESTER RANG l,'ItS. Final score :—Rangers, 2 tries Broughton, 1 goal. A match between these local clubs was playe.1 in fine summer weather before a smrl.Í: gathering of spectators. Soon after the start the Rangers scored a try, which was not conver ed. A little while after Manock, by good following up, scored for Broughton, acd HassaU, by a good kick, gained the premier point. At half- time Broughton ware leading by a goal t a try. HALIFAX V. LivEltSLID(;g -.Score: 7 goals (one dropped), 3 tries (43 points); Liversedge, 1 penalty goal, 1 try (6 points). Played in splendid weather, before 15,000 spectators. Firth and Jenkinson soon scored for their respective sides. J. Thornton (the Liversedge centre) then retired injured, and Halifax had the best of the play afterwards Ripley, Dickin- son (2), R'gg (2). Jackson. Fletcher, and Knowles added tries, aud K'-eplngs dropped a goal. Wood kicked the penalty goai for Liversedge. LIVERPOOL OLD Boys V. BIRKENHEAD PARK.— Played ii-L Liverpool. Final result ow. Buys, 1 goal Birkenhead Park, 5 tries. The Old Boys kicked off, and during the first half had a trifle the best of the play. After about twenty minutes' play Harrison got over, Ellis Pearson kicking the goal. Theii J. Ander- son crossed for Birkenhead, Clous; failing. Hali-t ime score Old Boys, 1 goal Birkenhead, 1 try. Upon resuming, play was of a ive-and-take character, Nicholson scoring again for Birkenhead. CASTLEFORD I-KEDS PARISH CHURCH.—Score Castleford, 1 goal, 1 try (8 points) Parish Church, nil. The weather was beautifully fiue, and the ground in excellent condition. There would be fully 7,0?X) spectators present. Both teams were well represented. Oasflefoid had the best of the game throughout, their forwards playing a marvellous game. Bonjnge, after a beautifnl run, scored. Didlock failed. Rhodes scored in the second half. Rowlands converted. Castleford had a. man injured. GLASGOW ACADEMICALS V. WEST OF SCOTLAND.—A match between these Scotch clubs was played on the ground of the Academicals in fine weather, and before I a large com;>any. Both teams had outside assistance, the Academicals playing Forrester, of the Watsonians Donaldson, the Oxford half and A damson, of University; while the West had Mol'iuson, of University, and the Brothers Nei lson, of Meichiston. The game was well contested, and ended in a draw, nothing being scored. CROYDON V. ROSSLYN PARK.—A Juatch between these London clubs was played at Croydon in fine weather, but 011 a rather hard ground. Both clubs were well represented, and a fast and interesting game was witnessed. In the first half Morrison gained a somewhat lucky try for Croydon, and Hubbard placed a goal. In the second half the home side had the best of the play, and Pone added a try, which Hnbbard failed to convert. In the end Croydon won by a goal and a try to nil. ROTHWELL v. V oiUv.—A well-contested game was played by the e teams at Rothwell. In the first half the visitors had the best of matters, aud led at half- time by a dropped goal to nothing. After ch uiging ends the play was again very even, and nothing else being scored, the game ended in favour of York by 4 point roinl. COVENTRY v. LEICESTER.—The final tie of the Mid- land Counties, Cup was decided at Rugby, in tine weather, and before a large attendance of spectators. In beating Mos_eley on the previous Saturday, Coventry had disposed of their most dangerous rivals,and as was generally Qxpec: od had little difficulty in beating Leicester. All through Coventry held the upper hand, and won by 1 goal and 2 tries to nothing. This is the fourth year in succession Coventrv have won the cup. fourth year in succession Coventrv have won the cup. CROYDON V. ROSSLYN PARK.—Result Croydon, 1 goal 1 try Rosslyn, nothing. At Oroydgn, in brilliant weather and a hard ground. Both sides were fairly representative, but Kelsey, one of the home halves, was absent. In the first half a fast game was wit- nessed, and Morrison got over fur Crovdon rather luckily.. Habbard converted. In the second, Perkins, home side had the best of matters, Poore adding an- other try, and Hubbard failed to improve. ROCHDA LE v. NEW BRIGHTON.—At Rochdale. Re- sult Rochdale, 1 goal, 2 tries to nil. ASKAM V, BARitow.-At Askam. Result: Barrow, 1 ¡ goal, 1 try Askam, 1 dropped goal. MILLOM v. LANCASTER.—At Millom. Result: Milloiq, 2 gqals to nil. BIRKENHEAD WANDERERS V. ST. HELEN'S.—At Birkenhead. Result: St. Helen's, 1 goal 1 try"; Bir kenhead, nil. SHIPLEY v. ARMLEY.—At Shipley. Result: Draw khd, oil. n SHIPLEY v. AU.MLEY,-At Shipley. Result: Draw (no score). HULL V. HOLBECK.—At Hull, Result: Hull. 1 »oa.l 1 try Holbeck, 1 try. ° ULTEESTON V KENDAL HORNETS.—At Ulverston. Result Ulverston, 2 goals, 1 try Kendal Hornets nil TYLDIISLF.Y v. W ALKDEè\At Tyldesley. Res Tyldesley, 2 goals, 1 try Walkden, nil. MORKCAMBE V. PEMBHRTON.—At Morecambe. Re- sult Morecambe, 1 goal, 2 tries Pemberton, 1 try STOCKPORT Y. SALE. —At Sr«ckport. Result: Stock port, 2goals, 5 tries Sale nil. CROMPTON V. LEIGH.—At Crompton. Result Drawn goal, 1 try each. ROCKCLIFFE V. PERCY PAKK.—(Northumberland Cup, final tie.)—At Carlisle. Result: Drawn-no score.

ASSOCIATION MATCHES. ENGLISH CUP.FINAL TIE. BOLTON WANDERERS v. NOTTS COUNTY. The ground of the Everton Club, at Goodison Park, Liverpool, was tho scene of the final st^ge in the com- petition for the Foot 'all Association Cup. When the decisio of the semi-final round let in Notts County and Bolton Wanderers to contest the final tie various grounds were—inasmuch as Kennington Oval was not available—suggested, but the council were certainly well advised when they decided upon Goodison Park, for a more suitable ground could probably not be found in England. On three sides stands surround the field of play, and for this grea.t occasion the huge bank on the fourth side had been extended and the stand accommodation increased. It was claimed for the ground that 50,000 people could witness the match, and whether that claim be justified or not the facilities for viewing tho play were certainly excep- tional. Fortunately, the weather turned out bright and warm, whilst the turf was in surprisingly good con- dition for a North-country ground. What the attend- ance really was it would be quite impossible to say, but the crowd was certainly enormous and may have been anything upwards of 30,000. Four o'clock was the time arranged for a start, and the hours of waiting were, according to the now general custom, relieved by the efforts of a band of music. The Notts men had been train at West Kirby, a little seaside place in Lancashire, but the Wanderers until within the last day or two, when they were sent to Eastham to recover from the fatigues of recent engagements, had remained at home. Notts placed on the field exactly the same eleven as beat Blackburn Rovers at Bramall- lane, Sheffield, three weeks ago, but in the Wanderers' eleven there was one change from the side successful against Sheffield Wednesday, Wilson, who was thought to be better on the fast ground, taking the place of Willocks at inside right. T e team- took the field as follows :-Notts-Geal, Tome backs, Bendr-y and Harper; half-backs, Bramley, Calderhead, and SheltQn forwards, Watson, Dpnelly, Logan, Bruce, and Daft. Bolton-Goal, >ut- cliffe backs, Somerville and Jones half-backs, Paton, Hughes, and Gardiner forwards, Tannahill, Wilson, Cassidy, Bentley, and Dickin-on. At the last moment Turner, the Bolton half-back, found himself unable to play, and his place was taken by Gardiner. The Notts men, attired in their black and white colours, entered th field at five minutes to four, and were soon followed by Bolton in white, both teams being very heartily cheered. Notts won the toss, but there was little or no wind, and the sky had become overcast, so this success gave little or no advantage. Rather before time Cassidy kicked off for Bolton. Bolton speedily attacked and got several tbro -.s ir, from touch in Notts quarters, but Calderhead -elieved, and Doneilyand Brice dribbling down Notts forwards tried to rush Sntcliffe, but the Bolton goal-keeper was equal to the occa-ion. Again Bolton attacked, but Dickenson was declared off-side, and when again Bol- ton threatened danger j tUardiner kicked wide. Still Bolton pressed, and they forceda corner. iVatsou followed up with a brilliant run for Notts. After a free kick to Bolton Bramley kicked up the field and Su cliffe fisted out a fine shot by Oaft. Toone next .should have cleared, but gave a corner. Play, however, was at once taken to the other end, where three stinging shot. wete sent into the Bolt-OD gual Nutcliffe stopped two and one hitting the bar. How- ever, alter twenty minutes Wat on shot, hitting the post, and Donnelly getting up scored for Notts after twenty minutes' play. The pace was very great, but Notts had the advantage in the combination of their forwards, ttg-ain-t. who Bolton's half-backs appeared rather weak. Th" Wanderers, however, had full share of the play, and several exciting scrummages ensued near the Notts goal-line, loone defending well; but once Dickinson kicked over when he could easily have equalised. Half an hour from the start Daft and Bruce took down, and Logan scored rhe second goal for Notts, who now pressed. Nearly all the play was in the Holtom half, the Notts forwards shooting repeatedly and giving Sutcliffe a lot of work. Against this hot attack Jones and Somerville did not kick so well, and, as we have said, the Bolton half-backs kicked wretchedly. HALF-TIME SCORE: GOALS. I NOTTS COUNTY 2 BOLTON WANDERERS 0 Play was resumed at five minutes to five, when Tannahill soon ran round and centr d to Cassidy, who nearly -coved, Hendry saving. However, the "better combination of Notts' forwards was apparent, and after Sutcliffe had once saved the ball was twice kicked over the Bolton line. Jones and Somerville kicked well, but the Bolton half-backs kicked very wildly, and generally to the Notts forwards. Twelve minutes after the resnmption Notts were press- ing again, and Logan sent in A shot which Sutcliife fumbled, and the Notts centre rusi ing up secured a third L-oal for Notts amidst cheers. Little more had been done when Logan ran down from the centre, and eluding the half backs and back had the goal at his mercy and easily scored the fourth goal for Notts half-an-hour befre the finish. By this time all interest, had departed from the game. Bolton stuck doggedly to their work, but were scarcely ever dangerous, ami Notts having no particular incentive to exert themselves, indulged in neat pass- ing, Sutcliffe being Kept very busy One very good, shot from Watson he only just stopped by tnrowuig himself full length, but the concluding portion of the ,tl11g!le was singularly tame. Just 011 time Cassitlv, taking advantage of the Notts slack play, scored the Wanderers only point. FINAL SCORE GOALS. NOTTS COUNTY 4 BOLTON WANDERERS 1 RECORDS OF THE COMPETING TEAMS. The following are some interesting particulars with regard to this season's performances of the competing teams prior to to-day's performance THIS SEASON'S RELATIVE RECORDS. ALL MATCHES. Goals. Plyd. Won. Lst. Drn. For Ag>t Bolton Wanderers 43 31 13 4 35 73 Notts County 54 35 14 7 128 67 LEAGUE MATCHES. BoltonWanderers(lstL.) 27 9 14 4 36.. 48 Notts County (2nd L.) z? -18 6 3 70 THIS YEAR'S CUP COMPETITION. BOLTON WANDERERS beat Small Heath (away) (4—3), beat Newcastle United (awayl (2—1), beat Live! pool (home) (3—0), and beat Sheffield Wednesday at Manchester (2-1). NOTTS COUNTY beat Burnley a.t home (1—0) beat Burton Wanderers (away) (2—1), Notts Fore-jt (home) (ir\)Vafteri,s' R"™?, (/ay) a-1), and beat Blackbnrn Rovers at .Sheffield (1—0). PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE rrp 1871-2. Wanderers ""eat Royal Engineers (1 to 0) 1372-3. Wanderers beat Oxford University (2 t-o 0) 1875-4. Oxford University beat Koval En<r"ineers(2 to 0) 1874-5. Royal Engineers beat Old Etonians (2 to 0) alter a drawn all1e 1875-6. Wanderers beat Old Etonians (3 to 0) after a drawn game 1876-7. Wanderers beat Oxford University (2 to 0) after an extra half-hour 1377-8. "Wanderers beat Royal Eugineers (3 to 1) 1878-9. Old Etonians beat Clapham Rovers (1 to 0) lp.. 9-30. Clapham Rovers beat Oxford University (1 coO) 1880-1. Old Carthusians beat Old Etonians (3 to 0) 831-2. Old Etonians beat Blackburn Robers (1 to 0) 1882-3. Blackburn Olympic beat Old Etonians (2 to 1) after an extra half-hour 18334. Blackburn Rovers beat Queen's Park (2 to 1) 1834-5. Blackburn Rovers beat Queen's Paik (2 to 0) 1885-6. fBlackburn Rovers bpat West Bromwich Albion 12 to 0) (at Derby) after a drawn game. 183^-7. Aston Villa beat WeM Bromwich Alhion (2 to 0) 1837-8. West Bromwich Albion beat Preston North End (2 to 1) 1888-9. Preston North End beat Wolverhampton Wan- derers (3 Lo 0). 1889-90. Blackburn Rovers beat Sheffield Wednesday (6 to 1). 1890-1. Blackburn Rovers beat Notts County (3 to 1). 1831-2. West Bromwich Albion beat Aston Villa (3 to 0). 1892-3. W Iverliaup;,oii Wand crer,- beat Everton(l to 0) (at Manchester). I "Won Cup outright, out restored to the Association as a perpetual trophy. tReceived a special memento for three consecutive wins. THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.—IMPORTANT MKETING. An important meeting of the Football Association Council was he d on Saturday at the Alexandra Hotel, Liverpool, to arrange various matters m connection with next season's competition for the As sociation Challenge Cup. The chief business was the selection of the exempted dub, As participants in the semi-final and final of this season cup competition, Bolton Wanderers, Notts County, Blackburn Rovers, and Sheffield Wednesday are qualified right by for next year's contest, and the council further exempted Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Evert-on, West Bromwich Albion, Notts Forest, Burnley, Derby County, Sunderland, Darwen, Newton Heath, Sheffield United, Stoke, PrestonNortli End, Bury, Small Heath, Royal Arsenal, New- castle United, and Liverpool. The following dates were announced for next, season's Associa- tion Cup Qualifying competition—Forest round. tion Cup Qualifying competition—Forest round. October 13th sec -nd round, November 3rd third round, November 24th; fourth round, December 15th. Competition proper—First round, February 2nd second round, February 16th third round, March 2nd Semi-final round, March 16th. l,'iiial ti: April 6th. Amateur cup qualifying com pet it-io,Fii-.it round, October 20th; second round, November ]0th third round, December 1st fourth round, December 22nd. Completion proper—First round, January 26th second iounch February 9th; third round, February 2"rd Semi-final, March 30th. International matches- England v. Wales, Monday, March loth Eugland v. Ireland, Saturday, March 23rd and England v. Scotland, Saturday, April 20th. IRELAND v. SCOTLAND. This international contest nnder Association rules was played at Belfast. The ground, thanks to the •summer weather prevailing fot- the past few days, was in splendid order, if a little hard round the posts, where the grass was worn away. The grass in other portions of the field of play was in need of cutting, its length being likely to spoil good passing. There wp,, scarcely as large an attendance n,s at rhe match with Fneland, bur at the hour of he kick off there were fully 5,0 0 spectators present. This is to be largely accounted for by the interest attending the unveiling of the Hanna Memorial statue. The Scutch team were the first to appe-ir, led by their captam (Marshall), and received a hearty ovation. The Iri lmien followed, led by Alf Stanfield, and were still more enthusiastically received. The names and poit,ions were :-At Belfa-t. Scotland Barrett (Dundee), goal D. Crawford (St. Mirren) and J- Drummond (Rangers),backs; R. Mar«!iall(Rangers), Longair (Dundee), and D. Steward (Queen's Park), half-backs; J. Taylor (Dumbarton), and J. BI, s- sington (Celtic) (right wing), D, Alexander (Eaet Stirlingshire) (centre), J. Scott tAirdrieonians) and A. J. Keillor (Dundee) (left wing), forwards. Ireland—Scott, (Cliftonville), goal St- wart (Clifton- vlUe) and Torrans (LingSeUl), backs M'Keowii (Ling- field), Milne (Lingfield), and Hurnel-t (Distillery), half-tacks Dal ton and Gaffikin (Linafield) (right wing), Stanfield (Distillery) (centre), and Barron and Gibson (Cliftonville) (left wing), forwards. The Scotch eleven appe ued to be least a stone an 3 a half heavier all round than the Iiishmen. Clouds were ob-curing the Cave Hill, and da k masse* were also on the southern horizon, which threatened rain. The sun, however, was shining brightly over- head, and the spectatois were correspondingly lively. Ireland winning the toss, decided to play "against the sun. Alexander started, and hand ball was imme- diately given against Scotland. The home team pressed, but Marshall relieved. Ireland again, however, took up the running, but the Scotch backs again cleared. T)ilton iio,.v got away and centreil to Gib on, who passed to Barr n, but the shot went behind. Even play followed in mid-field, until Torrans, making a mis-kick, sent a goal through for Scotland amid the execrations of the crowd. Play was anything but scientific. A foul given against Scotland resulted in hot shooting in the vicinity of Barrett's charge, but Crawford cleared. The visitors' right wing now g-1 away with a rush, bnt Scott fisted out. Taylor, getting a pass from Alexander, added the secoud point for the visitors. Pressure was kept up in the | home territory. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS. SCOTLAND 2 IRELAND 0 Crossing over, Stanfield started for Ireland, but Keillor spoiled and pressure was for some time kept up in Irish territory, Scott being twice called upon to fist out. The Irishmen now began to pull themselves toge her and Torrans, getting on the leather, dribbled to Barron, and from a rush, in the mouth of the Scottish goal, Stanfield drew first blood fo: Ireland. The Irishmen, however, did not follow up this advantage, their playing being extremely flaky. Dur- ing the next ten minutes A. Burnett threw in, and Ireland again commenced to attack. The Scottish defence, hoowver, was too strong for the Irishmen, and eventually a very middling game resulted in a victory I for Scotland. FINAL SCORE. GOALS SCOTLAND 2 IRELAND I SOUTH WALES LEAGUE CUP. I CARDiFF v. ROGERSTONE. These teams met, for the first time in the south Wales League Challenge Cup contest. Earlier in the season the teams met at Cardiff iu the round for the South Wale0 and Monmouthshire Cup, "hen Caroifi proved the victors by 5 goals to 1 goal scored by Rogerstone. The following were the teams :— liogerttone—Goal, J. Picking (captain); backs, M. Picking and T. Jones half-backs, B. Taylor, J. Taylor, and J. Jones right wing, W, Evans and Starkey; left whig, J. Jones and R. Jones centre, J. Haywood. Cardiff— Goal, G. Wilding backs, J. Barnes (capt.) and 11. Farthing half-bucks, J. Woodfield, Debney, and A. Wittick forwards, J. Woodfield, I. Sheldon, E. Luther, J. She don, and T. James. Referee, Mr T. Colley. The start was made just 70 minutes after the adver- tised time. Rogerstone kicked off. and the right wing commenced the attack, Cardiff goal being placed in danger. Wilding, however, iisted out well, and the Cardiff backs tTanferred play to the centre. Farthing was conspicuous with some gaud kicks. Cardiff now pressed for some time, and the bail was sent under the bar, but ff-sidc wa; claimed, and given Cardiff kept up the attack, and a tine shot at goal was splendidly fisted out. The atta k was well kept np, until Starkey, with some fine play, relieved, and Cardiff goal was placed in danger as the result of some good passing, in which R. Jones was prominent. Cardiff backs relieved, however, and play was taken to the centre. A general rush by the Rogerstone men brought the ball into the Cardiff territory, and R. Jones centred it for goal. Wilding saved, but again the leather was brought back to the front of the goal, and A. Evans kicked through, landing a goal. P.rlger>;tonC'J continued to have the best of play, and several times pu: the Cardiff goal in danger." Wilding was safe, however, and each t me averted the danger. Cardiff now attacked nl the homesters goal was put in danger, a corner being conceded. A hot attack was kept up by the visitors, and the leather was again put between the posts the homesters again claimed off-side, and the o.,l was not allowed. I. Sheldon now collided with one of the Rogerstone men, and his knee was badly injured, Sheldon having to be lemoved to the Newport Infirmary. After a delay of 40 minutes the game was resumed. Each side attacked in turn, but nothing further was scored before the interval. HALF-TIME SCORE GOAL. I ROGERSTONE 1 CARDIFF 0 Cardiff re-started after the interval, and Rogerstone territory was the scene of play. The home custodian saved, and hostilities were removed to Cardiff land, the vi-itors' goal being placed in danger. Cardiff backs now averted themselves, and brought, off a good rush to the home line, but the ball went outride. T. James, another of the Cardiff men, was now injured and had to be assisted from the field. The Cardiff players then left the ground in a body, and declined to finish the match, only ten minutes of the second half having expired. The game thus came to an abrupt termination, the score-till being FINAL SCORE GOAL. ROGERSTONE 1 CARDIFF 0 I CARDIFF RESERVES V. ST. MARGARET'S.—Played on the giound of the latter, and ended in a win for Cardiff by 3 goals to 1. The goals were scored by Cochrane and Mitchell. MIDDLESBROUGH v. DARLINGTON — Play-D at Stock. ton before 5,000 spectators in brjllianth -fine weather, lhe opening period was splendidly contested, but the defence on b,.t,h sides was su erior to the attack, and at the intei val there was 110 core. On crossing ove Frost quickly scored for Middlesbrough, and, playing the superior game, Middles!), ough forced the game, adding a second goal just befoie the close out of a scrimmage, winning by 2 goats to nil. DKRBY COUNTY v. BLACKBURN ROVERS.—Played at Derby oefore 8,000 spectators. The band of the Grenadier Guards played a selection before the match commenced. Bloomer re-appeared in the Del by team. After c5 minutes'play Cox scored for Derby, and tiie Hover responded through Towuley. Haydock speedily added another, and when half-time was reached the Rover-; were leading by two goals to one. The second half was all in favour of the home team, who >-cored four time. through Bloomer (twice), John G, ocla II, and Francis, the Rovers hardly ever becoming dangerou*. Final score Derby, 5 goals Blackburn Rovers, 2 goals. ASTON VILLA V. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS.— Played at West Bromwich before 8,000 spectators. Wolverhampton kicked up the hill with the sun in their eyes. They forced a fruitless corn,r, and then with clear open Wood shot over. Villa then gained two corners, from uliich nothing resulted. Even play forward, aud then Black scored for the Wolve V 1130 forced play, but missed an easy chance. They gained two lmore fruitless corners. Half-time score: Wanderers, 1 goal Villa, nil. Villa at once got away, Athers rith scoring an easy goal. Then Villa forced the game, the Wolves gaining two fruitless corner, after which Devey shot wide. Devey scored the second point for Villa. Dunning saved from a penalty kick, and then the Villans g s.ned a further unproductive corner. Wolves pressed, but could not get through, forcing two corners. Final Villa, 2 goals Wolverhampton, 1 goal. GLASGOW ACADEMICALS v. WEST OF SCOTLAND.— Result A draw, no side scoring. Played on the for- mer's ground in lovely weather and before a large crowd. Both sides played four three-quarters, and had a number of strangers included, the Academicals having the snstfnce of Forre ter (Watsonians), Don ldsoii (Oxford), a, (t Adamsfia (University), while ihe West had Mollisou (University) and the brothers Neilsor. (Merchiston). Play was fast throughout, even in the first half, and all in favour of the Academicals ill the latter portion. NORTHWICH VICTORIA Y. ROTHERHAM.— Score: Northwlch Victoria, 1 ¡o1 Rotherham. lgnal. Played in fine weather. T e visitors won the toss, and played down hill. For the firs-c few minutes the game was entirely in the hands of i orherham, and Leather stcored for them. The gama from now to half-time was in favour of Northwicii, Bailey putting in a beauty befoie half-ti.,ie. North -.ich certainly had all the play in the secand half, and sadly hampered Wharton, the visitors' goalkeeper, but were unable to score. LOUGHBOROUGH v. LEICESTER FOSSE.—Piayed at Loughborough, before 3,000 spectators. No goals res sited from the first half. After the interval things l<-oked up slightly, Dorrell notching the first point for the Fosse. '1eil minutes from the close }li(j,llécton equalised. Final score Loughborough, 1 goal Fosse, 1 goal. WOOLWICH ARSENAL Y. SMALL HEATH.—Result :— Small Heath, 4 goals Arsenal, 1. Piayed in delight- ful weather and in the presence of about 3,500 specta- tors at Piumstead Jenkiu.s, Devey, and Mobley scored for Small Heath in the first -alf, while the Arsena failed to obtain a point. In the secand portion McNab and Hallam scored respectively, Small Keith ihus wioning by 4 to 1. SHEFFIFXD UNITED V. NOTTS FOREST.—Result: I Sheffield United, 0 Notts Forest, 0. Played at Sheffield, before 2,000 people. The United had a strong team. The Forest tried two new men in place of Coatbridge (back) and Rise, of teanor (centre) Forest had the sun in the first half. The United pressed first, then the Forest attacked, but at half- time neither side had scored. Close on time the Forest put the ball through, but a previous foul nullified the point. STOKE V. NEWTON HEATH.—Played at Stoke before 3,0 0 spectator. Clarkin scored after ten minutes' play, and a penalty kick was splendidly saved by Rowley. Newton Heath were forced back, and Scho- field equalised with a splendid shot. Th visitors were severely tried, but defended gallantly, while Peden and Hona,don were most prominent in the front division, the latter shooting over from long range. Douglas saved ahot shot from Schofield. Half-time score: Stoke, lgoal Newton Heath, 1 goal. Re-starting, Stok had slightly he best of matters, and Clare added the second goal from a free kick. Clarkin missed a chance, but McReddie added the third po;"( from a scrimmage. Yipal Stoke, 5 goals; Newt'ti) Hetth, 1 goal. GRIM-hi* v. LIVERPOOL. — Score Liverpool, 1 Grimsby, nil. Tbe first half showed equalised play, a maglllticcnt game resulting in no score. In the second lif,il both teams put in some splendid work amidt the greatest excitement, but neitner team were able to obtain any ma terial advantage, both goals working superbly. The game was very fast throughout, Givens scoIipg for Liverpool very cleverly five minutes before the conclusion. CHATHAM v. MILLWALL ATHLETIC-Result Mill- wall, 2 goals Chatham, 2. Played at Chatham in sunshiny weather, before 2,000 spectators. Enfield for Chatham, and W. -Tones for Millwall. the score at half-: ime being une each. Chatham fairly held their own in the first it II. Brislev placed Chatham ahead, and McCulloeii equalise a quarter of :in hour before the finish. Play became hard and exciting. BURTON SWIFTS v CftEWE ALEXANDRA..—Result Swifts, 6 goals Crewe, 1 goal. Played at Burton in grand weather before a good gxte. The home side were without West and Dewev. Crewe kicked off, but the Swifts pressed Munro (a), Rowan, Bougie, and Skins scoring. Peake replied with one for Crewe, Play in the second half was very tame indeed, the Swits appearing content with theirlead. Rowan headed th ough again 15 minutes from the finish. BURY v. EVERTON.—Played at Bury. Result Bury 4 goals; Everton, 2 goals. Before 6,000 spec- tators, in brilliant sunshine, against which Bury started the game fast. Spence was e rly injured, and he Bury team was weakened. Hartly struck the up- right. Wyllie scored first for Bury before the interval. Afterwards Skea scored an easy second, and then Latta scored for Everton. Bury replied from a iree kick, and Wyllie a fourth. The Bury forwards out- played the visitors, especially Plant, the left wing. CASUALS V. OLD CARTHUSIANS.—Result Cysuals, 3 goals Old Carthusians, nil. Played at Ley to 11 in brilliant weather, before a company of 3,000 Both teams were strongly represented. Play was fast and exciting. In the first half play was fairly even, but Cotterill and Guy scored for the Casuals, who led by 2 to 1 at the interval. Perkins added another point for the Ca<;nl<. SHEFFtlELD WEDNESDAY v. QUEEN'3 PARK.— Played a Hampden Park, Giassrow. i;«th side were strongly represented. TÍle day was brilliantly fine, and there were 7,000 spectator-. Queen' played well in the first half. Lambie scoring after 25 minutes: Sheffield scor<j»i through Spikesley and Dav es in the sec-ond half and secured a lucky victory. Sillars, the Scottisu international back, played brilliantly, but Spike-Ley wa" very disappointing. ÂRDWICK v. LINCOLN CITY.— played on the ground of the former, before a 1 trge attendance of spectators. The teams were fairly representative. In the first half t.:1:1",dburn scored. Ardwick had exceptionally hard lines. Nothing more was scored up to half time. On resuming, after the interval Ardwick pressed, but could not get through. Result :—Lincoln, i; Ardwick nil. WEST RIDING V. HULL KINGSTON ROVERS.—Played at' Leeds. Score West. Riding, 2 goals (8 points) Hull Kingston Rovers, 1 goal (q point. Before 8,000 spectators in grand weather. Hill kicked a goal for West Riding from a penalty mark. Whitley scored a try, Hill conver ring. Near the close Ripton dropped a lucky goal for the Rovers. The finish was very ex- citing. Keith essayed at goal for Hull, the ball going dead. CELTIC V. SUNDERLAND.—Piayed at Parkhead in beautiful weather before 6,000 spectators. Celtic kicked off. Sunderland had the sun to contend with, bnt they came away splendidly at the start and had a number of chances at goal. M in tain ing the pres- sure they at last scored through Gillespie. The Celts improved in their play, but the opposing backs were rather strong fo them. Half-t.ime score Sunderland, 1 goal Celtic, nil. Sunderland re-opened, and for a time the game was of a more equal nature. During the temporary absence Doyle -lop scored again for Sunderland. The latter kept up the pace, and were holding Celtic pretty sRie, From a pretty centre by Gidespie Miliar put on another. Diverse beaded first goal for Celtic. Sunder- land had all the play to the finish, and were easy winners, Final: Sunderland, 3 goats Celtic, 1 goal. CLITHEROE V. CHORLEY.—Result Chorley, 2-goili Clitheroo, 2 goals. Piayed at Blackburn before 4,050, Chorley had the best of the play in the first half, Garsirt scoring a good goal, and leading by one to nothing at the interval. On the change over Hartley equalised from a free kiek, and a Chorley player headed the ball into his own goa'. Ganide equalised for Chorley, and the game ended in a draw. LONG EATON V. GAINB ROUGH TRINITY.—Result: Long Eaton, 3 goals Gainsborough, 1 goaL Long Eaton played 10 men, but scored twice in the first fifteen minutes by Locker and Gent. Trinity followed with a goal, .score at the interval, two to one iu favour of Long Eaton. j GREENHALGHS v. KETTERING.—Result: Greenhalghs, 2 goals Kettering, goal. The weather was beautifully fine ae Mansfield, where these teams met. In the initial half Greenhalghs scored through Carrington, and crossing over the visitors equalised. The Mans- field men were far too c ever for their opponents in the second period, but only managed to defeat theopposing custodian once more. HAMPSHIRE v. CORINTHIANS.—Score Corinthians, 5 goals Hampshire, 3 goals. Played in splendid sumrnprlike weather in the presence of about 1,500 spectators. Some very tfine play was witnessed in the first half. Veitch sc red once and Dasart three times for the Corinthians George and Dorkiu scoring for Hampshire. In the second half Desart and Henfrev scored again for the Corinthians, and George did ditto for the home county. T NEWCASTLE UNITED V. IRONOPOLIS.—Played at IN ewcasile before 1,000 spectators. The home team pte:-sed all the first half, but could not score. In the second period, after loose play. Crate scored for the United, >. allace a ecoud, and then Law a third. Nops were never dangercsis. Newcastle kept up the pres. sure, andLCtW twice nearly beat Ord. Result :-New. castle, 3 Ironopolis, nil. LONDON CALEDONIANS v. SECOND SCOTS GUARDS.— Result A araw of 1 goal each. Clo e apon 5,000 spectators were present at the Caledonian Park, where these teams met in glorious weather. The Scots started with the sun in their faces. Very fast play ensued. Whitehead scol ed for the Caledo- r.ians.and immediately afterwards Radciiffe equalised. The score at was one goal each. Play during the second half ruled even, neither side scoring. CLAPTON V. MARLOW.—Result Clapton 5eoals" Mariow, 2 goals. Piayed at Upton in beautiful* weather, before over 4, 0j people. Both teams were fairly represented, and in he first half play was even Gallow aud Earle scoring for the home side, and E: Show and Welsh for the visitors Brown, F. Hughes" and Raisen scored the other goals for Clapton. ° The whistle blew at 6.12. TREDEGAR FOOTBALL CLUB want match fot April 7th, away (gua.ra.ntee) or at home.—Apply D. Morgan, Secretary, Tredegar. LLWYNYPIA FOOTBALL CLUB.—Vacant date April 7th, at home.-For particulars apply Llewellyn, Secretary.

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