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FOOTBALL. RUGBY. SWANSEA v BET-FAST COLLEGIANS. P^ysd at Swansea. Play commenoed at 1.15 in order to allow the visitors to catch the boat °°™e- The weather was rather unfavourable, but the ground was in good condition, and a fair CTOwd visited the fi?ld. Referee, Mr J. B. m, €wsi Cardiff. xi teams were Swansea—Back, P Lockman t?r5e-qnartt;r backs, F GordoD, G Davies, D rvefs» and W Trew lialf-backa, Dick, Jones and ft Owen forwards, F Serime3, W Fuller, L ~a?ies, D Harris, W Parker, H Davies, T "l&ckson, and A Jones. Belfast—Back, Walters Joree-quarter backs, Gillespie, Dunsmoer, Ted- *°rd, and Hewett; half-backs, H and P Ferris forwards, Wilson, Simpson, tiohnes, Wright, Heron. Robertson, Neill. and Alexander. After the kick-off the Collegians forged ahead by dashing forward play and kept Swansea acting on the defensive for some minutes. Swansea wheeled a scrummage in good style and cleared their lines, and then George Davies made off and transferred to Trew, who was tackled at once by Gillespie, and the forwards subsequently settled down to tight scrummaging in the home half. Swansea were awarded a penalty, bat from the kick against the wind the ball was blown towards the home goal. It was at once rushed to near half-way, but the Irishmen continued to play a fine forward game, and forced their opponents back. George Davies and Dan Rees worked together and broke through the Irish defence and changed the venue to over the equatorial line. Fuller put in a good dribble, and the con- teat was waged well in the visitors half Agaiu by rushing tactics tha Irishmen acted on the aggressive Thereafter Serines. Rees, Davies, Trew and Jackson handled. The last-named however gave a wild pass forward, ft wans ea were unable to keep in the open long, as the visi- tors attacked time after time, and eventually a serum was formed about two yards from the home goal-line. George Davies brought about much- needed relief by a long kick, and the home for- wards, headed by Jackson, took play to the other end of the field. Gillespie put in some effective play which prevented the invaders from scoring and then the Irish front contin gent proved irre- sistible, and rushed Swansea into their half. Lock- man picked up and returned with interest, onlv to see the Collegians getting up clos3 to the home goal-line, where some tight and exciting serums were formed, which Swansea wheeled in good style, Ana thu3 got relief when much needed. The Irishmen up to now had been packing in the I scrummages very indifferently, being evidently intent on making the game loose, and thus adopt rushing tactics at which they were excelling. Owens and Trew put in a couple of long and use- ful kicks which found touch, and thus the Irish- men had to act on the defensive and were soon in trouble, as Gordon, getting the ball from some loose play, passed to Rees, who doubled several of his opponents, and scored almost behind the posts. Lcckman negotiated. Resuming Swansea kept up a strong siege until half-time was cal'ed. Half-time Score— i*. x. iv±. Swansea 10 0 Belfast 0 0 0 Swansea, had now a strong wind in their favour when Hopkin Davies restarted. A poor reply was made, and Swansea, at once got into their opponents' 25, but were driven out by a couple of judicious kioks by the Irish three-quarters. Gordon made a. brilliant run till tackled by Ted- ford. who threw him, and by way of piquancy to the throw also upset the touch-line judge. Play was now hotly contested about midfield. the forwards bearing the brunt of the battle," till Trew and George Davies covered a lot of ground, and Dan Rees subsequently, almost un. opposed, trotted over and scoied behind the posts, to the surprise of the Collegians, who ap- parently thought some irregularity had taken place. Lockman goaled. Quite in contradistinc- tion to the first half the homesters were having all the better of the play, and kept up a series of attacks which lasted about j -iSln.U-fces' Eventnaily the visiting forwards dnbbled into neutral territory, and thereafter Hewitt, Tedford, a.nd Dunsmore came off with a bout of passing and gut well into the home half. Subsequently the first named made a. strong run and gained an appreciable distance, and scrums were formed near the St. Helen's goal-line. Some scrambling play ended in favour of the visitors, and Swansea were put on the defensive. Geo: Davies puoted ahead, and Swansea made a rapid advance till checked by Walters. When the ball got loose Dick J ones got possession and passed to D. Rees. The latter made off at full speed, and was hauled down almost on the goal line. A couple of hard-fought out scrummages were formed nearly on the Irish line, and then Dan Rees handed to Geo, Davies, who lost the ball in the act of crossing over. However, a minute later Swansea. were rewarded for their efforts, for Trew put in a cross kick, and Gordon picked up and scored with comparative ease. Lockman negotiated, and Swansea now led by 15 points to nil. After some well-contested play in the visitors' half the leather got into the loose, and Serines scooping it up galloped behind the posts and scored. Lockman again con- verted. The Irishmen went away at a rapid pace, and nearly scored, and time was called. FinaJ Score- G. T. M. I Swansea 4 0 0 Belfast Collegians 0 0 0 Remarks. Like Northampton on Monday, the Collegianr; played themselves out in the first half, and could Dot keep Lr the p--co during the last 25 minutes, 1 when Swansea played a superb game and clearly outclassed their opponents all round. The Irish- men evidently relied on rushing tactics, which frequently drove Swansea backinto their quarters. In the tight scrums the homesters excelled from the start, and wheeled the scrams admirably, carrying the ball with them each time. The com- bination of the Swansea third line and the pass- ing out of the halves. Jones and Owen, was excel- lent whilst young Lockman's play against the burly Hibernians was mo3t praiseworthy. Gil- lespie did some useful work for the visitors at three-quarter, whilst Walters, the custodian, was safe if not brilliant. BRIDGWATER v PENARTH. At Bridgwater, neither tea.m being fully repre- sented. Penarth blundered in passing in the first minute, end Hill scored a converted try for Bridgwater, who displayed subsequent good bnt ineffectual passing, which was imitated by Penarth, and from their faulty combination Bridgwater attacked, and Culverwell scored a beautiful unconverted try. Bridgwater pressed, and by superior forward play Culverwell scored another try, Bridgwater leading by 11 points at the interval. tf.au-time Kcore— G. T. M. Bridgwater 1 2 0 Penarth 0 0 0 Penarth improved after the interval, and attacked with fine passing, and pressed for some time, Bridgwater averting disaster with a save. Penarth continued to bold tha advantage, again nearly scoring, and the game coutinued in the Bridgwater 25. Through combined efforts by the visiting backs and from brilliant passing between Hutchings, Thomas, and Smith, the latter almost crossed. Even play followed, but towards the close Shier scored with an unconverted try for Penarth, Bridgwater winning by 11 points to 3. Final Score— G. I. M. Bridgwater Albions 1 2 0 Penarth 0 1 0 Remarks. It was a capital match. Bridgwater were freatly superior in the first half, both forward and ehind, while Penartb's defence was very weak. After half-time the Welshmen held the advan- **Vad backs had many opportunities of ■oroa j passing with few exceptions or sfc°PPed by the sound visitors.' Paying a grand game for the CARDIFF AND DISTRICT UNION. MALLETT CUP COMPETITION. In the Cardiff Arms Park on Tuesday the annual matches in connection with the Ma,llett Cup and Shield competitions were played before a goodly crowd of spectators. The iiratga.me was contested by Cathays United and Grange Stars. The Grangetown players at a very early stage demonstrated their superiority, chiefly in the for- ward department, and play was waged for the most pa.rt in the Cathays 25, where Lewis, a culled gen'lman, scored a well-earned try. Here- after Cathays showed a slight improvement, but they could not assume the aggressive. Close upon half-time the Grange Stars rushed play to near the Cathays line, where Sullivan went over with an unconverted try. Half-time Score- G. 1. M. I Grange Stars 0 2 0 Cathays United 0 0 0 I Cathays, plaving with the wind m the second half, were seen to better advantage, and one of their halves experienced hara lines in not drop- ping a goal, the ball rebounding from one of the posts. The kick was made while the player was running full speed, and was a meritorious effort. Cathays now for the first time attacked lather hotly, and forced two minors. Grange however defended gallantly, and were not long in trans- ferring play to the other end of the field. xnis change was effected bv means of ft particularly fine bit of passing between one of the Grange halves and the right-wing three-quarter. Shortly alter ^ewis, who had played a conspicuously over with his seoond try, ruled decTdedfv } ™cotwertsf Following play back play w £ « Or,V*V0n?, of tha Stars' WGOS0 whose play had been°th Very g00cl- LeW13' crossed once mora featla'e of the game, time converted. Oncl a try' which was this possession, and beating «n°Ie the- ,niKSer secured fourth try, which was the fin«=?*«Ioa 8COred hia Final of the lot. Grange Stars Q*. T. M. Cathays U nited ^34 At the close or the game the Maiw* Shield was presented by Mr A. H. Williwm to the win- ners, who carriedtheir captain shoulder high* St. Paul'8 v. Mackintosh.—These teams then entered the field to contest for the Mallett Cnn Fred Lewis, Russell, and Halliday, late of the Cardiff Seconds, appeared m the ranks of the £ cks »ad Buhr, who has occasionally done SrvS for the same club, played for St. Hani's. M^cks opened the game and forced play for £ n minutes. Russell at length got away at fand for a foal tackle the Irishmen a great pace, jpre{j Lewis took the kick were pena remarkably fine goal. Tta»i? "fmin got away cleverly, and appeared Rnasell agftl | but it transpired that to score in the ^ad been infringed. The St the touch-line much keenness, and a ten Paul s men ^Sde for which they were fre- dency to play Mackintosh continued to ta. when talf. time waa called their-opponents were showing im-.j proved form. « m ,» Half-time Score— v. j.. m. Mackintosh J. 2 5 St. Patd^a 0 0-0 'Penalty St. Paul's, who were now playing with the wind, opened the game with much vigour and forced play. Much amusement was caused at this stage by Morrisey, a Macks' three-quarter.' who ran, fully 20 yards in the direction of his own goal, some of the spectators thinking he was going to score for his opponents. Following play was of a as rather interesting character the features being the all-round keenness of St. Paul's and the superiority of the Macks' forwards. The next noticeable incident was a splendid run by Fred Lewis, who narrowly missed scoring. The Mackintosh forwards led" hot attack on the Irishmen'3 lines, but Burke, whose defence was excellent, again impeded their progress. The Macks were not to be denied, and Priest presently scored an unconverted try, the atten- tion of the crowd in the meantime being partly attracted by a game of hsticuffs between two ex- cited spectators. The Macks now played with rare dash and skill, and Priest added another clever try to the score. Towards the close St. Paul's showed rare pluck and scored through Doyle just on time. fc'inal beore- G. T. M. Mackintosh 2 0 St. Paul's 0 1 0 + irenalty. The C!1n was subsequently presented to the winners at the Grand Hotel by Mr A. H. Wil- liams. MALLETT JUNIOR CUP. Grange Star 2nd v. Penarth United.—Follow- ing the St. Paul's v, Mackintosh match for the Senior Cup the above teams met for the Junior Cup. After a fast game Penarth won by 1 try to nil. Subsequently the cup was presented to the victors, who carried it through the town amid much enthusiasm. GLAMORGANSHIRE LEAGUE v. MON- MOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE. A fixture between teams representative of the two county leagues had been fixed to bo played at Newport on Tuesday, but for various reasons nearly the whole of the men selected to play on both sides failed to turn out, and scratch fifteens had to be got together at the last moment. The gate proceeds were devoted to the funds of the Newport Rowing Club, but owing to the incle- ment weather the attendance was not large. The teams fielded as follows :-Glarnorgan-Back, W. H. Manschip; three-quarters, F. Tooze, E. Holman, W. Usher, and J, Moore; half-backs, J. Lewis and A. E. Williams; forwards, D. Roberts, J. Jones, J. H. Caple, C. Trenchard, D. Climo, W. Travers, G. Brown, and J. Gorvin. Monmouthshire Lealle.-Back, D. J. Boots; three-quarter backs, W. Brown, F. Harris, F. Simmonds, and G. Clissold half-backs, E. Williams and W. Edwards forwards, G. Evans, T. Davies, H. Wallace, J. Edwards, W. H. Williams, G. Morgan, E. Thomas, and J. Perkins. Referee, Mr W. M. Douglas, Cardiff. Monmouthshire kicked off, and play opened in the Glamorgan half. The ball was at once taken to the Glamorgan lines, Simmonds being prominent, and a try was notched. Monmouth- shire continued to have the best of the game, and with a successful round of passing the Glamorgan lines were again in jeopardy, but play was taken back to the 25 line for an informality. Monmouthshire men were not to he denied, for just afterwards a bout of passing be. tween Williams and Edwards ended in the former scoring in an easy position, but the kick for goal again failed. Glamorganshire reptesentatives were unable to shake off their opponents, who quickly returned to the attack, and Wiliiams again scored, this time from a pass by Harris. After Glamorgan had conceded a minor Manschip with a big punt found touch near the centre. Just afterwards Glamorgan broke away from a scrummage, and for the first time gained the Monmouthshire 25. The stay was but a brief one, for Monmouthshire quickly took play back to their opponents' half. Half-time Score— G. T. M. I Monmouthshire. 0 3 1 Glamorganshire 0 0 0 Play opened in Monmouthshire quarters, but the home leaguers quickly gained the centre, and Edwards dribbled on to the opposing side's 25 line. Tba Glamorgan backs fumbled, and Perkins picked up and ran in with an easy try. Gla- morgan then paid a couple of visits to the Mon- mouthshire end. Manschip made a couple of good saves, then the home forwards dribbled to the Glamorgan line, Thomas scoring a try, which T. Davies converted. Monmouthshire quickly returned to the Glamorgan 25. Manschip with successive punts baulked th attack, but eventually the home forwards who had all through held the upper hand, got to the goal-line, but the scrum- mages which took place ended in a minor. Play was more even for some minutes, but towards the end Monmouthshire again attacked, but did not score again. Fin9,1 Seore- G. T. M. I Monmouthshire League 1 4 2 Glttmorgan League 0 0 0 I EBBW VALE v. TKJJJJiJhjjKBismT. Played at Ebbw Vale on Easter Tuesday, before a fairly large attendance, the inclemency of the weather in the morning interfering con- siderably with the gate. J. Da,vies started up the field, the reply falling to Kerton, who found touch inside the Treherbert 25. Thomas and James started passing that enabled Harris to get to the line, but the defence was equal to the occasion. J. Evans tried the defence on the other side of the field, and gave up to D. Jones, who was brought down by Parry. A scrum was formed five yards out, and Thomas got the ball and passed to James, who scored the first try. Arthur bvans failed at the place kick. The restart saw the Valians keep up a continual pressure, and ssveral attempts were made to get across. Eventually Kerton received, and after beating several men in remarkable faahion sent out to the far wing, but again a golden oppor- tunity wan lost by the subsequent passe3 being mulled. Half-time Score- G. T, M. I Ebbw Yale 0 1 4 Treherbert. 000 The second half in its opening stages was devoid of the fire and spirit of the initial portion, the forwards in par- ticular slacking in speed. The Valians however, kept up an attack upon the visitors' line without any tangible effect. Clever forward play by Treherbert saw Ebbw Vale on the defensive, and a creditable round of passing nearly ended in Williams getting through, but D. J. Thomas and Jim Evans tackled finely. This seemed to be the visitors' final effort. D. J. Thomas re- ceived from a scrum near their line and forced his way over with a good try. Giles failed at the place kick. The visitors were now plainly beaten, and although they took their defeat in the best of humour they could not stave off the rushes of the Valians. Passing by Kerton and Harris saw the latter give up to Jim Evans, who scored a fine try under the posts. The place kick by Giles was this time successful. Final Score: G. T. al. Ebbw Vale 1 2 5 Treherbert 0 0 2 Remarks. The game was of a very pleasant nature and contested in the best of feeling. The visitors were fairly beaten by a superior combination both at forward and back. The home backs at time3 approached brilliancy, their passing and running being much admired. Giles gave a finished display as custodian, and bis vis-a-vis was also far above the average. LLANELLY v. MOUNTAIN ASH. The return match between the above teams was contested on the Athletic Gronnd3 of the latter before a large crowd of spectators. As this was the first appearance of the Tinplaters at Mountain Ash it naturally drew a bigger crowd than usually in spite of the drizzling rain. The players were:— Llanelly—Back, D. Walters; three-quarter backs, M. Williams, Gabe, Richards, and E. Lloyd half-backs, Francis and Oakley; for- wards, Jones, Keenan, James, Thomas, Bowen, Watts, Edwards, and Lewis. Mountain Ash— Back, J. De Lloyd; three-quarter backs, L. Deere, Ned Jenkins, Ivor Morgan, and J. Deere half- backs, T. Mears and E. Griffiths; forwards, Millar, Li a ton, Rev. E. T. Davies, D. Fryer, _Perrott, A. Price, J. Davies, and Osborne. When Mellor for the homesters set the ball a-rolling there was rather a stiff breeze blowing nortn- From a scrum in mid-territory wtifliths got possession and passed to Jenkins, lc>,irr .erre'3 t,° ke™8 Deere. The latter was pushed into touch within a few yards of the lice. irnVrl'^M1011 was again repeated, with the same result. Morgan Williams gained much re- on rti«r hnm 9* £ by a fi?e bat was grassed th h Eventually the Tinplaters com- pelled the homesters to touch down. Oakley by a judicious kick gained much relief for his team. Oakley was very prominent on several occasions, and was doing sterling work for his side, but the Lilantjllyites coulu not score. A very pretty bit of passing was initiated by the home three- quarters, which carried play to their opponents, citadel, and Deere again had hard luck in not scoring. The venue was immediately changed, and the ball travelled with great rapidity from one end of the field to the other, with no advan- tage to either side. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Llanelly 0 0 1 Mountain Ash 0 0 0 After the interval the Llanellyites forced the game at a terrific pace, and Gabe was seen to freat advantage. From a scrum in mid-field lorgan Williams got possession, and by a fine aig-zag run eluded several of his opponents, but was pushed into touch by Jack Deere. A pretty bout of passing was started by Oakley, who pased to Evan Lloyd. This player beat his man, ana then transferred to Gabe, the same player scoring a magnificent try, which was not negotiated. At this stage of the game unnecesary roughness was introduced, and one of tbeMLlanelly player" was ordered off the field The Scarlets received a free which gamed them temporary relief, and it was evident that the visitors at tms stage were making rings round the homesters. A pretty bit of passing was initiated by Griffith*, who transferred to Ned Jenkins, who in turn passed to Jack Deere, this player mulling the ball in an awkward way. J-he Moun- tain Ashites were now pressing desperately, and ultimately were rewarded by J..Deere obtaining a trv under great difficulties. Ivor Morgan took the kick, wnich went a little wide. Final Score- C-C, T. M. Llanelly 0 11 Mountain A&h 0 1 0 j. Remarks. contested game from start to homestpro1!?1?? the first hal{ of the match the against the s^p.remacy' a14"1011?:11 Playing thev could h!Ti^ and was anticipated that it would win their ° sec?nd sta«e they the home halves 1111168 oat of slx their three-quarter HLTS1°?I °f ,baU anJ.fed bnt daring the second half Wtw 8 precision, and the visiting halved h«M^8'wera revtr3e^ Both full backs played a npper, h?nd" was very little quarter lines. The brothers Deere ^Jay^d a', usual a capital gwoe (ospetu»Uy as did also Williams, Gabe, and Lloyd for Llanelly. At forward the homesters held the advantage, prominent being Millar, Rev. E. T. Davies, Fryer, and Perrott, whilst James, Jones, Keenan, and Bowen played a hard game for the visitors. PORTSMOUTH v. NEWPORT A. At Portsmouth in rainy weather, both aides being at full strength. Newport faced the wind in the first half, but they opened the scoring. Portsmouth pluckily respquded, and at haJf.time the locale led by a goal to a try. Afterwards Newport had matters all their own way, their opponents beiuc outclassed- Final Score G. T. M. Newport *3 3 Q Portsmouth 1 0 0 Two dropped. BRISTOL v PLYMOUTH. At Bristol. Result: Plymouth, 1 field goaJ 2 tries Bristol, 1 goal. Gloyn and Thomas scored tries for Plymouth, and Mills kicked a goal after a lengthy dribble. For Bristol Marsh scored after pretty passing. Watkins placing a goal. Tournament at Cefn.—In the tournament at Cefn (Merthyr) the junior medals were won by Merihyr Red [{overs, and the senior medals by the Merthyr Alexander. Llwynypia v. Pontyclun.-This League match was fixed to take place at Llwynypia on Tuesday, but owing to tho inclemency of the weather and the state of the ground it was postponed. GENERAL MATCHES. Leicester v. Carlisle.At Leicester. Result: Leicester, 2 tries Carlisle, nil. Played in fine weather, before 9,000 spectators. Holbeck v. Liversedge.—Result: Liversedge, 5 goals 2 tries Holbeck, 3 goals 2 tries. This post- poned competition match, in which a good deal of interest was taken, was played at Holbeck. Leeds v. York.—At Headingley. Result: Leeds, 1 goal 4 tries (14); York, 1 try. ASSOCIATION. LEAGUE DIVISION I. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Bolton Wan- derers.—Played at Molyneaux Grounds, 7,000 spectators witnessing the match. The weather was dull and the turf was greasy. In the first half play was mediocre, and the only score came from Sutcliffe, who in attempting to save while lying on the floor pushed the ball into the net. Half-time score: Wolverhampton I goal; Bolton, nil. The second half was evenly con- tested, but the Bolton men failed to equalise. Final score Wolverhampton, 1 goal; Bolton, nil. LEAGUE DIVISION II. Barnsley v. Newton Heath.—Result Newton Heath, 2 goals Barnsley, nil. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Leicester Fosse Reserves v. Ilkestone.—Result: Fosse Reserves, 1 goal; likestone, nil. GENERAL MATCHES. Bedminster v. Southampton.—Result: Bed- tninster, 2 goals Southampton, 1 goal. In wet weather at Bristol before 2,000 spectators. South- ampton were without Petrie and Nicol, and Bed- minster had Proudfoot away. The game through- out was most exciting. Bristol City v. Corinthians.—At Bristol in stormy weather before a good crowd. In the first half the amateurs had moat of the game, leading at the interval by 2 goals to 1 goal. After- wards the City men wore seen to better advantage, and finally won by 4 goals to 3 goals. Burnlev v. Aston -Villl.-At Turf Moor, Burn- ley, for the benefit of a Burnley player, Walter Place. Crabtrea played in goal for the Villa. Result: Burnley, 8 goals Aston Villa., nil.

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