The Merthyr Express

TO FOOTBALL CLUB SECRETARIES. Repurts of football matches played on Saturday Sfiould be sent to the "Alcrthyr Express" office asi early in the week as possible. Those received lafcr man Wednesday morning cannot be inserted.

THE NORTHERN UNION GAME ItERTHYR UNLUCKY TO LOSE AT DEWSBURY Merthyr made their first appearance at Crown ■•laits, Dewsbury, last Saturday afternoon, but the ^-tendance was by no means what one would have expected. The Dewsbury Committee had expert 'rented somewhat wifh the team, leaving out Bray- •uaunce Dwyer, a young Rugby Union player the aOn of a local councillor. Three of the provisionally ^L'ttcd Merthyr forwards, including the captain, 1). J. Davies. did not appear, the reason for Bevan's ab- sence being an injury received whilst at work. '] Directly after the i>t:Ht Merthyr broke away Irom a scrummage ai the centre, and t, mull by Jack Garrity resulted :n their taking up a danger- ous DOMtio'i 011 the i.no A penalty kick relieved Jhc situation, but directly afterwards Dewsbury '•ere penalised, and Tom Thomas kicked a neat CQal. Then Dejvsbury took i,p the running, and Ibe Merthyr line had a narruw escape, when Wade failed to hold the ball with a clear walk in after vie cross-kick bv Everson Following some neat pass- ing. Wade mada a capital ruri. and, transferred to K'dsdale, gave that piayer a grand opportunity of filing over iine, but just then Reed dashing |\P pulled him down from behind within a yard of lQe hue. "ewsbury, however, were not to be denied, and at length Bland gut the ball fvmi Everson. and, after grand run. scored near the corner with a couple opponents clinging to him. Ridsaale failed with 'he goal-kick. Merthyr were by no means done jyith, and after warm work in the Dewsbury half, ^Poaiy Thomas" made a mark ia a good position, ■iom Thomas kicked another goal, giving his side lead. Picking up in the loose, mith made a grand run or Dewsbury, but he neglected to pass, and was Pulled down lIear the line. A round of passing by t-ile Deiksbtir.N- backs ended in Dwyer getting his real chance. He took the ball nicely but was 'ackled before lie bad gone many yards. Bland ^ok a kick at goal, but failed to reach the sticks, kicking up a pass tiropp/d by Bland, Edwards •Sade a grand run and kick for the visitors, who weie plajing a sturdy and vigorous game. Scrambling and exciting p:ay in the corner ensued, *nd at length Norris forced his way over. Thomas •ailed at goal. A grand piece of wor by Reed J»nd Tom Thomas gained three-quarters of the lc'|gth of the field, and Wade came to the rescue in the nick of time. Another mark in a fav- ourable iwsition looked like Merthyr still further ■'icreasing their lead, but this time Tom Thomas 'ailed to do the needful. r The visitors had played a capital game in the ^■st half, and thoroughly deserved their lead. On 'he oilier hand. Dewsbury had not been exerting 'kem.-vives to any great extent. Soon after the ('start Edwards, Tom Thomas, and Sid James ex- {■cuied a brilliant piece of play which almost ended "I z, corc, but Wade, with a grand run and kick, Gauged the venue. After some warm and exciting pay in the Merthyr half, the Dewsbury players tUslJed over, and Wade touched down. llland failed £ '• goal, and thus left Dewsbury a point behind, '^ceiving the ball after some neat passing, Dwyer pade a. dash for the line, but was finely tackled J'y Reed, who laid himself out in tire process. Be- '*>re the finish Wade scored another try fot the York- '•lircmen, who won by nine points to seven. -? -<- .Merthyr are to be congratulated on an exceedingly P'ueky and resolute fight, and deserve sympathy in deprived of victory at the final moment. Both •ore and aft they gave a vastly superior display to [!;e re-organised Dewsbury team, the forwards play- g a particularly fine game. Their keen and deter- "Jed tackling, lJo\l"erer, was the chief feature of tdisplay, and served to frustrate, time •'icr time, the frenzied efforts of the Dewsbury fcen. It was a game worth going a long way to see, and Merthyr have only to continue to display the ""•me form to give satisfaction to all their sup- Sorters, and to make a big improvement in their c big league position. Merthyr's worth may be judged '••n the fact that the Dewsbury spectators and jj',f>.yers hastened to congratulate them, some even rearing they would have been content to have *°H to such a team. The Welshmen's sensational {'•iy has. without doubt, done much to enhance their jcoiitation up North. The whole team did exceed- jn £ iy well, but special mention may, without un- be made of Tom Thomas, whose brilliance ^"prised the spectators, and who seemed to draw 'J'! others cut to follow his example, Matthews's f.e:.cralship forward, too, was of the greatest help ) his side. ..Merthyr appear to have given a good account of 'ntynselves, and all the critics agree that they were ■fortunate to lose. FBBW VALE S THIRD VICTORY. The visit of$bhjy Yale, to Treherbert had been "V-i-1;, «i>t ifrip6te$;^>11*gr home supporters," it wi>rally 'that the result of this match °3j! j 011 a bis; Hie 8wnilda boys to register their first

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win. of the season, but their anticipations at no period of the game looked like being realised. The home players, however, appeared too lackadaisical until the closing moments, when matters had gone too far, and Ebbw Vale had established a very use- ful lead of ten points. The packs were fairly II ell balanced. Ebbvv Vale, in the initial half, were a little superior, but the Treherbert pack improved, and held the upper hand during the second half. Jack Thomas was sadly missed from the home side. Harry Cox. Bevan and Eveleigli were the mcyt pro- minent of the Treherbert scriimmagers, whilst Foley, Hifchings, and Dai Williams were continually in evidence for the 'Valians. -x- At half-back, Thomas and Harvey were too good for the home couple, neither of whom reached his usual standard of play. The visiting three-quarters had a better conception of the game than their op- ponents, but it must be admitted that they failed to make proper use of their opportunities. Alf Francis, for Trdlerbert, played splendidly, and was !-undoubtedly the best of both quartettes. Chick Jenkins was useful for Ebbw Vale with his kicking powers, whilst Llewellyn was conspicuous on several occasions by good sprints. At full-back Davies was superior to Felton. who gave away a try by having his kick charged down. In the initial half Chick Jenkins kicked a penalty goal, and Higgins sco-ed wide out after good pass- ing. Then in the second half Felion, the home back, had his kick charged down by Iliggins, and Smith scored. Chick Jenkins added the extra points. Just before the finish Bevan scored for Treherbert, D. D. Jones failing to convert. The game ended in favour of Ebbw Vale by 10 points to 3. Merthyr Amateur Rugby Notes. Merthyr Thursdays had no match arranged for last week, the energy and time of the members being wanted in making preparations for the whist drive and dance, an account of which appe&rs else- where. Pontypridd are to be met on the Taff Vale 1'a.rk next Thursday. The last game, at Merthyr, was a draw, so the visitors will need to be in form to hold their own. Several stiff fixtures are coming off before Christmas, Cardiff University, Lhvynypia and Aberttilery teams having to be met. Mountain Ash reserves having disban ded, the Merthyr Juniors entertained Llwvnvpia reserves last Saturday at Rhydycar. Owing to the late arrival of the visitors, a start was not made until nearly five o'clock. The Juniors kicked off before a, good crowd, and the visiting back failing to held the ball, a scrum was formed about ten yards out, from which the home forwards heeled to Rees, who promptly passed to Jones. The latter ran across tho field and passed to Williams, who ex- perienced hard lines by falling within inches of the line. Just before half-time, the Juniors' forwards, who were outplaying their opponents, brought off a rush which nearly ended in E. Evans scoring. The only incident of note that happened in the sc. cond moiety was the failure of Thomas to score with the line at his mercy. The gartie ended it, it pointless draw. Although a short one, the game proved very interesting, and was thoroughly en- joyed by all who witnessed it. For quite three parts of it the homesters were all over their burly opponents, and should have scored at least- 011 two occasions. All the forwards played well, and the way in which they controlled the scrums was de- lightful, as it gave the spectators an idea of wbat their clever backs arc capable of doing-

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. MERTHYR'S BIG SHOW AT SALISBURY. TBy "Half-Back."] Hard lock has dogged Merthyr Town team in the Southern League competition, and when the wearers of the rod and green were ordered South last Saturday to test the abilities of Salisbury City they had only two points to their credit in that League. A close gataie was expected as Salisbury proved themselves too good for Aberdare by three goals to two the previous Saturday, at Aberdare. The captain of the Merthyr eleven (Kelly) wa-s unable to take the field, and his place was filled by Pembertou as right half-back. Raven had his first experience in the Welsh team, and How- shall, who had been absent from the team tor some time, re-appeared in the front string. There was a good attendance at Victoria Park, and they were treated to a good exposition of the Soccer game. From the start, Merthyr showed superior form to the home team, their combination being of the first, order. Setting a hot pace, Mer- thyr, by clever passing, outwitted the home defence, aud Raven opened the score for the Welshmen with a fast, low shot five minutes from the start. With a goal in their favour the visitors kept up the pres- sure, their halves playing a great game, whilst Whittaker and Fisher showed the Salisbury suppor- ters some very fine runs and centres, which caused the homesters considerable trouble. So far. the game had been very last, and during a lull the home forwards got away. Cooper putting in a long shot at the Merthyr citadel. which Weightman smartly saved. Howshall, who had been playing well, had the misfortune to twi, his knee, and retired, leaving Merthyr with only ten men. Salis- bury were now very busy round the Merthyr goal, several d shots missing the mark, but Daw was always hand v when one was directed towards the net. Merthyr retaliated, and the Salisbury keeper was called 110011 to stop a hot sliot, in which lie was successful. At half-time Merthyr were leading bv a goal to nil. With only ten men Merthyr's chances were not too rosy, but every man put in all he knew to keep the lead. The pace in the first half had told on the players, and the game was not so furious, but there were plenty of exciting incidents during the second 43 minutes. Llewellyn was the finest half- back on the field and was applauded for his fine tackling. Fisher and Whittaker were a source of trouble to the home defenders, their bril- liant runs being a feature of the game. Both sides were striving hard for a goal. and the defence of both teams were given plenty to do. Raven work- ed his way through, but failed to score, and time was called with the home side, pressing, the score standing: Merthyr. 1; Salisbury City, nil. t-x- It was a very creitable win for Merthyr inasmuch as they arc the first Welsh team to bring aN,-aN, p.oi nts from down South. When Salisbury visited Merthvr they were beaten by four goals to nil, and if it had not been for the mishap to Howshall the ehaneas are that the 1\rr)'lh.rríns would have re- peated the do1' before the Salisbury snpiwrlrrs. As the score indicates, the Merthvr defence was very sound. Daw, Weightman. and Chapman getting through plenty of hard work, and they were aliiy helped by the halves, when danger threatened their charge, Llewellyn being a tower of strength throughout the match. Raven gave a good account of himself, and when lie gets used to his new com- nany should prove to be a capture worth having. Fisher and Whittakpr nhyrd in their usual finish- ed style and Leonard did very well. To-morrow (Saturday) we shall turn our atten- tion to the more e.veiting cup-ties; The Merthyr Town team journey to Aberdare to r»eef. the 'Dar- in the second round of the Welsh Senior Cun. | This should be a battle of the sriants, and a big j crowd should arCOmpHllY the Merthyr champions ["e it encourage them to play up for if they beat Aberdare in the second round it would want a evind prophet to say where they would to i

1 MERTIIYR JUNIORS AND TREHAFOD AT THE PARK. While the Merthyr Seniors were away at Salis- bury the Reserves were plnying Trehafod in a Glamorgan League game. The kick-off was timed fOr 3.30, but as Hie Rhondda men did not put in an appearance till 4 o'clock it. was not possible to play full time and the match will not count as a League fixture. It would be well for the game if the Association that rules over these junior competitions would make the punishment, in event of any team being late. fit the offence, instead of inflicting a small penalty oi a few shillings. When at length the visitors-turned out they treat- ed our eyes to a wonderful array, of shades of blue and green, relieved ill one case hS- a pair of bfil- liaut red knickers with a broad white stripe, and their raiment,/ as a whole, showed the marks of battle in many games since they were last sub- mitted to a treatment of Sunlight. Puritan or other good soap and water. Hughes, of Talgarth, was given a trial 011 the right wing, but was given very few chances during the game by his own side, and was closcly watched by his opponents. When he had a chance lie generally got in his centre, and would play a better game in better class company. r: The visitors were evidently cut after points, and gave the local boys plenty of anxiety during fl:e first quarter of an hour. the half-backs being very strong, keeping the homesters well in their own half. The. hacks kicked vigorously, and the for- wards were nippy. The Merthyr boys were led 011 by Hughes in an attack on the Trehafod goal, which underwent a seyere trst. hul the defence dealt ably with tho onslaught. Play was mo He even after thi.s until the whole or the visiting forwards gut away, and H. Evans put the finishing touch to a smart at- tack, beating Lewis with a good shot at close quar- ters. At the interval the visitors were one up. The light, was very had in the second half, and play only lasted twenty minutes, during which time Merthyr had the best of the argument. J. Thomas, Merthyr, full-back, played a rattling game throughout, tnck- ling and kicking with judgment. The halves were rather weak, and of the forwards Leonard, Hughes, an<t Duenos were the pick. Lewis, in goal, gave a good exhibition, dealing in a masterly way many well directed shots. With more experience some of these local boys will make a strong list 01 rcservas for the first eleven.

Aberdare and District Notes. flly "Wanderer. Aberdarc Town were engaged last Saturday at Ton in a Western League game, which ended in a draw of one goal each. The display from a spectac- ular and scientific standpoint was materially affect- ed through the frequency of fouls—intentional and unintentional—and numerous infringements caused through unsteadiness and want of discipline. There were many smart incidents contributed, but there was no sustained excellence, and lioth sides were of- ten at fault in their Inability !o effectively push to a climax a well initiated movement. In mid-field the teams had perfect control, but the nearer they got to the goal-mouth the more play became erratic. .j:' ir Aberdare were the first to score through Tippett, the right wing. This player, who was always on his toes and doing smart things, put the finishing touch to a sham short passing movement-a de- partment in which Aberdare excelled. For the initial twenty minutes Aberdare were the better balanced side Ton being unable to work harmoniously, and when one disapnoiutpd supporter shouted, indig- nantly. "Get together. Ton!" he put the situation tersely. The did pull together better in the dosing s' s or 'he half, and a corner kick from B radsha-a bfcd Tommy Davies to score the I coualising go-M The second h", uHneks and counter-attacks, but Aberdare fa.Wd and Percival in goal dealt witl- with the occasional pot-shots that came his T ->v Not so Tj icr. the Aberdare cus- todian. to stop three from Fife a;-d Parry, and his safe fielding sloe- ssvi I Al-ft-y'are i-AID defeat. Ton were the r-c' dTe.ive in driving home at- tack. but t'ir •>: r. kc"' much of its vim and c1;JII, and the.- ;<ev. v ■ ked with a proper concerted owing. The ;i> 10 was very powerful in defence- sir r.rrc tpposing trio. Hugh Williams aeu r.\ v; uiNuis were ever effecting good tackles a,a., !< ararices. Of the full- backs AbC'da; v. mc-. who exercised the best judgment in r.ol ■■i-^sruig an attack but in placing the bail fi, forwards. T?«sscil and Jones,"of Ton, "io.ilged i00 much in indk-trirninaie kicking. Tippc-i' ;f.v.v!l were a s;.?-: -rii.iT for Aberdare. Par1; t!v^ .Ton left wirs, v,^s .00 prone to get. ofl-oidi. hdst Brad&h&v a;-peared slow, though many of the passes sent lo iiiia were driven with to:> re;t,;h lor.-e. On Monday, 110 A herds vo Premier team visited Stoke, where: :Ii} engaged in a Southeir: League match. S'oko aiiaeked, and the first item of notfc was a fine run Miihvard, who sent across to Leigh. seni, to Amos Baddeley, but Taylor savej well, ttoib teams attacked in turn. After leu veil ures' play Amos "Baddpicy sent m a hot -'illey, which complekiy deceived Taylor, «;nd vr" i»'nead. A:v; >:vre then got ■soW.j, U*it [ ;ir¥'i=»rns plr.-cd splendidly. I-'or the n- malidev of the hair Stoke tried hard to :r<e their leaj. and this they did through Ai discard. •Vlwdare not long in tosser.iog the seore. Far a brilliant goal close on half-time. j 77 -X" j To the second ha'f play was of an even character, owing >0 the fact that Stoke were not as energetic .V; they might have beclI. The visitors' attack did a of good work, but finished badly. Robinson, Iho riioke goaikeeper. was injured and carried off. after, Stoke scored their third goal through Smith. Towards the finish each side attacked in turn, but neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled, both sets of forwards being weak in finishing. Far- riagton registered Aberdare's second goal just on time. Aberdare made the best show of the Welsh teams who have visited the Potteries this season,' and though they were scarceiy as good as the homesters they did not deserve to lose by more than a goal. Farrington and Botveil were most prominent for the visitors, and Taylor kept goal well, while both Goodwin and Lewis at. back were stubborn defend- ers. The crowd was much impressed by the visi- tors' display. if A match between the Aberdare Church and Llwyd- coed was played at Llwydcoed, and resulted in a win for H", homesters by two goals to nil. The scorcr was Waiters. iI' I A game fit the Park between Trecynon Windsors and CwTTibacii resulted in a win for the former by sever, goals to nil. The scorers were T. Howells At Abernant a match was played between Aber- nant and Aberaman Wanderers, resulting in a draw of one goal each. The scorers for the respect-ivo sides were Masters and Evans. 7* o¡:- On Thursday, at the Athletic Grounds, a match was played between the Aberdare Thursday and the Aberaman Thursdays, which resulted in a win for the homesters by two goals to nil. The game was a vigorous one from the outset, and Crowley, one of I the Darians. sustained a fracture of his right elbow, which necessitated him being put under chloroform In order to hav« the bene put right. -> Hirwain and Cwmaman Jubilee Rovers met in a league match at Hirwain, on Saturday. Both teams lielded at fu'i strength, and one of the fastest games ever witnessed at, Hirwain was the outcome of the meeting, both teams playing good, keen and clean football. Cwmaman kicked oft, and started press- ing at once, but were driven back by Whittle, and for obstruction iJinvain ere penalised, but noth- ing came of the kick. U.irwai'i now visited their opponents' auarJ-ers, ar.d suerseded in getting a corner, but tor, kick went behind. From the kick out some octensive play was witnessed, but the visitors icf:, half succeeded in relieving, and passed to wing, who then took the ball, and gave a pass to Jim Thomas, on the right. The lat- ter appeared to be off-side, but he shot through, the goalman not attempting to save, and the referee allowed the goal. On resuming, Hirwain got off 1lcely. and took the ball to the enemy's lair, and sanaford had hard lines in not scoring, the bail going a little wide. I'rom the kick out. the visitors' left wing endeavoured to get possession of the ball, but Cameron iobbad him, and gained a little but Cameron iobbad him, and gained a little ground. The game was here stopped, one of the Rovers being injured through a collision in trying to gam possession of the ball. He. however, resum- ed after a little fcot. Cwmaman were beaten for the next five minutes, Edwards and Sandford and Cam- eron and Sandry in succession trying to force through, but 'he goalkeeper saved admirably by falling on the bail. Sandry now tested him with a fine shot, but was a. little off the mark. From the kick out the home right wings got away, and again endeavoured t.) choct for goal, but the visiting cus- todian was too safe. A free was given Hirwain for 1 foul play, and Sundry, from following up the kick, took a shot, the bail goin £ slightly wide. The whis- tie then sounded half-time, leaving the visitors lead- ing by one goai to nit. On resuming. Hirwain warm- i ed up and took the ball well into their opponents' quarters, but Morgan drove them back- Cwmaman aga.in pressed hard. but their shooting was rather wide, one of their forwards put the ball through, i but was penalised for off-side play. Hirwain now j turned the tables, and got right through, and Sallll- lord, after beating two or three men, put the ball nicely through, bringing the scores even. Nothing further was scored, the match ending in a draw of one goal each. For the visitors Morgans, at back, played an excellent game, as also did Crumb, but they were undoubtedly saved by ilw excellent play- ing of their goalrnan. while for Hirwain, Camero'i, Sandford, Edwards, Whittle and Southall played well, the latter being the best man on the field, Aberaman Church Lads Brigade and St. Tejlo's (Mountain Ash) met in a League contest at Aber- aman Park, on Saturday. Although by far the "lighter team, the Brigade played a good game. In the first few minutes St. Teilo's registered a good goal. Soon after. Phil Williams, for the Brigadiers, registered a penalty goal. 15ven play ruled for some time, hut St. Teilo's were again awarded a. penalty kick, from which they scored. Gwilym Rees, how- ever, again equalised for the Brigade with a good shot. In the second moiety the Brigade were all over their opponents, and three more goals were registered through E. Cummings, F. Cummings, and Phil Williams. For the homesters Elmer Cum- mings played wet; at left half, and E. Burrows at inside left. Aberaman Wanderers and Treharris Albions met under the auspices of the Glamorgan League, at Michael's Field. There was a large number of spec- tators. The game ended in a decided win for the Aberaman Wanderers by six I1,Jals to nil. A word of commendation is due to C. Silverthorne for the manner in which he played. His runs were excep- tionally clever, and the Abernman crowds now look upon him as their idol. Finn, the captain, aisot played a grand game.

Mountain Ash Notes Mountain Ash Entertained Penygraig, on Satur- day, and the match ended in a draw. Wyndham Jones kicked off for the homesters, and the first scruu; in mid-field resulted in Benjamin securing and finding touch in the Penygraig 25. The stay (here, however, was short, for l-oduick got nicely j away to the centre. Give-and-take play resulted in the visitors obtaining a looting in ilie home 25. and here George, for Penygraig, broke through, and handing to .1. Davies, he scored wide out. The kick at goal failed. The game was again fought to mid-field until Wyndham Jones broke awa.v with a good dribble. He had the line at his mercy, but was stopped by the visitors fouling, hum. Stebbings, the home left wing, came into prominence with a good burst and I touch-finding. Penygraig were slightly tho better in getting the ball from the scrums, and their threes handled well. From a scrum at centre Wyndham Jones and Stebbings combined well, and but for the latter slipping on the greasy, tnrf a score would have resulted. Mainly through the efforts of the i visiting forwards, headed by Klston and Evans, dan- ger was averted, bd Stebbings again brought the game back 10 Penygraig's fine. Over-eagerness spoilt the homesters' chances. The visiting three. quarters, racing up the field, only failed right on the homesters' line. Feet up by Vcny™raig's for- j wards in the ensuing scrum necessitated a penalty which relieved the pressure, and then Caplc, Dowse, aud Shepherd headed a big riMh t# ^cn^juaig'sJ^, ¡ 25. Good play by Batcman neutralised the advan- tage, and when hali-timc arrived play was at the centre, j Restarting, an exchange of kicks took place be- tweeu Caplc and Bateman, the Penygraig full-back gaining an advantage by finding touch in the "Old Firm s'' 25. From the iine out Jarman initiated a dribble, which was not stopped until the visitors' line was reached. For off-side play Ponsford was penalised, and Johnny Thomas, with a fine kick, j made the scores equal. Keen work by the visiting forwards established a footing in the "Old Firm's" j 25. Then Johnny Thomas got away and found touch in the centre, where from the line out Wynd- ham Jones had an opportunity of putting tiie home backs in motion, but held 011 a shade too long. Both sides now suffered from eagerness to score. Then there earne a burst by Penygraig s torwards, Caple getting knocked out in stopping it. which de- layed the game a few minutes. The tackling on both sides was keen. The visiting halves were very 'nippy, an effort by them nearly resulting in a score. From one of the ensuing scrums the home- sters were penalised in a favourable posit :011, but the kick went wide. The homesters gradually gain- ed ground, but Bateman, the visiting back, was quite safe. Time was shortly afterwards called, wilh the score titre points each. -> The Mount Crusaders met the Mount Recreation in a League match, and a very good game was wit- nessed. Hubert Thomas, the Cneaders goalie, play- ed remarkably well, and saved some very fine shots from I'rotheroe. In the first half A. Dyer scored for the Crusaders. The second half saw (luitca change in the game, (lie Rec's adopting a kick and rush game, but the Crusaders kept up the defence, and in preventing them scoring. Things looked black when Tcddv Allen handled the hall in the penalty area, and the Rec's were confident in equalising the score, but they had reckoned with- out Hubert Thomas, who succeeded in putting the ball over tho bar. The Rees. then took the corner, but failed to use it to any advantage. The Cru- saders succeeded in taking the ball into the op- poncnts half, but J. Williams was equal to the occasion, and prevented the Crusaders from putting up any further score. j

Glamorganshire Association League Notes 1 ny "the New Boy."] Since las; week the League, which is now recog- nised as tile premier League in South Wales, has made another step in the right direction. It has long been felt that another division for juniors was necessary, for as matters stood, there was a big blank between the School Boys' League and the Third Division. At last special meeting at New Tredegar no less than ten applications were made to join the new Old Boys' Division. Proba- bly at this week's meeting, if sufficient applications arc received, two sections of this Division will be farmed one for the Rhymney A'alley and one for the Merthyr and Aberdare Valleys, with the top team of each section to play off for the cham- pionship. Ebbw Vale, last Saturday, made a very poor show in their replayed Welsh Cup-tie at Cwmparc and undoubtedly the Rhonddaitcs caught the Valians on one of their off days. Peakc (2) and Hughes pierc- ed the Valian defence prior to the interval, while afterwards Peake, Dicky Jones, and Thomas strong- thencd their lead., Wjiddington scoring the only goal obtained by the Valians, who were well beaten. The Glamorgan League provided no less than eleven contests in the three divisions. In the l'irst Division Treharris, who at present are carrying all before them, met Barry. Tagg Williams s useful cralffum enabled the All Whites to carly take tho lead. Even play followed, but eventually Hayman equalised, the same player giving the Sea-sidcrs the lead shortly afterwards. Near the interval, Bar- low equalised. The second half saw the home team monopolising the attack. Abley and 1 hillips cn- nbled them to score their first two points in the Senior Division. Those old rivals. New Tredegar and Gilfach. met i ft the former nlace. The visitors proved very ag- o-ressive from the outset, but good defence by Ki:s- «<dl saved the situation. The home team afterwards imnroVed but weakness forward prevented them se- 1 curing anything tangible. The second half witness- I ed sor-v. very exciting incidents, both teams trying hard to secure the lead. F-eiitiiallv the visitors circumvented the strong home defence. Russell try- ing hard s;iv, The contest was one of the best ever between the clubs, the visitors, of whom Jasper Ow Waliy Rice and Alway were very prom'ticr* p/oved themselves the better opportun- ists hence then victory. x f.- As last ,n Troedyrhiw sustained their only defeat at Nelson, considerable interest was evinced in their visit last Saturday. The League cham. pions pressed early, and Vale wijs soon called upon to display bis prowress. Later, Nelson settled down, but failed to penetrate the visitors defence, Near the interval, one of the visitors defeated A ale. The second half saw the champions carrying all before them and they added another three points to their credit, the home team responding but once. & Llanhrarlach made the journey to Aberdare to meet the Reserves, but for some cause or other the iiarians were not in readiness for them, and the match was declared off. -K* -X- In the Third Division six frames were brought to definite conclusion. Aberaman Wanderers still .Mifiher strengthened their nosition at the head of table with a six goals' victory over Treharris Albions. New Tredegar Thistles, visiting Troedy- rhhv. failed to maintain their recent good form. the home Reserves routing them by five goals to two.—Treharris Rovers, 011 their own midden, se- cured their initial victory at the exnonse of Brith- dir Reserves, who went under by three goals to i) T:e. Pengam visited Ystrad Mynach, and accom- nlished their best performance to date. The home brigade succumbed after a good game, by the odd goal in three. AN'Cli I)IaN.e(l. Pengam! Liaii-)ra- darh Reserves entertained Trelewis Reserves. Dur- :II the first half Bevan, Evans and Pearce notched j-oals for the home team. After resuming, play be- came more even, hoth sides scoring a goal each.— The visit of Aberaman Windsors attracted the best season's attendance at Pontlottyn, the game throughout was of a very even character, and a draw of one goal each was a very fair renection how matters went.

Tredegar District Notes< [By "Old Judge."I Tredegar deserve congratulation upon their splen- did victory over Pill Harriers, on Saturday. This is the first triumph for the Tredegarites to achieve over the Dockites since 1905, and when it is remem- bered that the victors are for the most part re- cruits from the junior organisations of the district, their success is all the more creditable. Although the margin at the close was only three points in favour of Tredegar. it must be admitted that there was a greater difference than that between the teams. Tredegar were pressing for the major por- tion of the game, and were more often dangerous than their opponents, and just a little more polish would have added a couple of tries at least to the penalty goal. The game was fast and vigorous, and both sides strove hard for the mastery, but neither could get the whip hand until well on in the second half, when Tredegar took a well-merited lead by Baker kicking a fine penalty goal, and they retained- it to the end of the game. It was a big forward struggle, both sides appar- ently having a wholesome dread of allowing the ball to get among the backs of the other side. In con- sequence of this the game suffered considerably as a spectacle. Contrary to expectations the younger and lighter home pack stood up magnificently to their heavier and seasoned opponents. More than that they ra.n them off their legs long before the game was over, and had it not been for the strong defence of the backs, and particularly of Haley, Pill would have met with a bigger trouncing. Lippiatt Icad thc dashing home pack grandly. He I got them to form correctly in the scrummages with the result that the bati was heeled much better than in the Brynmawr match. Their grand rushes, too, were better disciplined, and, therefore, more effec- tive. To the forwards belong the credit of laying down the foundation of a splendid victory. The home pack excelled in almost every phase of play, but particularly in heeling, and in the open. Every man did well. W. Williams ably seconded the efforts of Lippiatt, and J. Evans, Nash, and James played excellently, while the younger members of the pack, G. Bell, T..Tones, and J. Williams, never shirked, and were always in the front of the des- perate struggle. The pack have proved themselves against Penarth, Cross Keys, Cwmbran. Brynmawr, and Pill Harriers to be an exceptionally warm lot, and it will be a fine pack that will beat them. It was not a game in which the backs could show off to advantage. The tackling was too keen. The two pairs of halves were pretty evenly matched. Bevan played cleverly. Perhaps he did too much of the blind side business, and attempted too much on his own initiative. Considering that he has speedy backs behind him he should utilise them to better advantage. Burrows played brilliantly at outside half, and came oftener into prominence than any other player. Small in statue be is a marvel of quickness, and tackles quite cooly and effectively men twice his size. The three-quarters had very little opportunity of distinguishing them- selves in combined play, but they all did well in- dividually. Hadley and Dan Morgan made the same mistake of waiting for the dap of the ball instead of running in and catching it in flight, and in each instance it nearly proved a costly mistake. Young players ought to Profit by this experience. In other respects they gave a very good exhibition. Wilfrid Onions was tho better centre, and did a lot of useful and clever work, but Bryn Arthur gave a thoroughly sound and clever exhibition, and stamped himself as a classy centre, of which any club might be proud. As a quartette, they were not very accurate in taking their passes, and they were not given-as clean and as swift as they should be. Possibly this was due to the keenness of the game. R. Raker played brilliantly at full-back for Tredegar. His fielding and catchiug were most ac- curate, and he kicked with good judgment. lie kicked the winning penalty goal with the most, con- summate coolness. Haley also played a great game, but it was not so perfect as Baker's display. The game will live long in the memory of those who saw it. and will form an important page in the history of the Tredegar Ciub. There were few incidents of not-o in the game be- tween Brynmawr and Cwmbran. Brynmawr wore easily the better side, and should have put on a much bigger score than eight points, but their backs were off colour, and many promising movements were spoiled bv bad passing near the line. C. Weeks, who had played for Gloucester County as full-back, and now is residing at Merthyr, took Parry's plact) in the three-quarter line. He tackled resolutely and handled well, but repeatedly showed a tendency to try and force his way through the defence single-handed rather than pass to bis col- leagues. Roberts and D^ies played well, and Cooper was in rare form leading his scrummages. £ Morgan, {he outside half, was not in a liappv ► mood, and' frequently held on too long to the ball, j Batty WilMatns and Green were the pick <>t the for- wards. The best man 011 the Cwmbran side was J. wards. The best man on the Cwmbran side was J. Davies, the old Brynmawr full-back. **■> Penylan were the visitors at Blaina, where a late start was Qade. The homester* were without Ebb Thomas, tniir custodian, and Simmond? and Jack Williams in the forwards. These-players were re- placed by Harold Law, Tomlin, and Phil George. Penylan brought up a good team. Taken all Williams in the forwards. These-players were re- placed by Harold Law, Tomlin, and Phil George. Penylan brought up a good team. Taken all through, the game was disappointing, but there were occasional brilliant movemenls. Blaina did I practically all the attacking in the first half. They failed, however, to score. Matters were more even in flie second half, and Davies. the Penylan wing, made a good but unsuccessful effort to score. Best also might have brought his side victory, but failed fo drop a goal from a very easy position. Joe Howells Jack Morgan, and Matt Blaekwell played well in the Blaina pack. Ted Hillier and Jim Wil- well in the Blaina pack. Ted Hillier and Jim Wil- liams. the Blaina centres were also good. Davies (at half) played a good game for Penylan, so did Best and Phillips in |he three-quarter line; whilst Duncan was the best of their forwards.

Rhymney Valley Rugrby League Notes (By Old Wag."] The long anticipated return match between (hose rlirJ rivals, Muchen and Uhymney, dilly took plncc it 14. 1. owing to sickness and other causcs. last season's League champions were unable to field their full complement. Guntcr started operations for the visi- tors, who immediately set up a warm attack, but several promising opportunities were allowed to go astra.v. The homesters later retaliated, but were met by a stubborn defence, the visiting backs tack- ling splendidly Eventually, the Willets-Smith com- bination came into prominence, and a fine bout of passing nearly let the homesters in. Near the inter- val, Lucas, following a hot attack 011 the tisitors; line, crossed with what proved to be the only try of the match. The second moiety saw the visitor. making desperate efforts to draw level, and on fOCI" eral occasions they experienced decidedly hard lines. Sam Jones attempted to drop for goal, and only missed by inchcs, while later Benjamin cut out a fine opening for his confrere?, only lo see them pull- ed up for off-side. Machen won, but on the run of the play, a division of the points would have, been a fairer criterion of the play, as almost throughout the second half the visitors monopolised the at- tack. .¡. -i: -"I:- Matte"sareinrathera bad way at Bargoed. Caerphilly were the visitors last Saturday, but when the Ciieesetown men fielded, only some ten of the home team were in rradiness to g-in them battle. Eventually, however, they succeeded in making up a team with the assistance of several committee men. The visitors proved by far the superior Tide, and a pretty round of passing culminated in Arthur Roberts going clean through the home defence. Despite the stubborn defence of Jones, the home full-back, the visiting forwards again rushed thc ball across. Boh Thomas scoring. The play favoured the home team, but Roddick, who proved a tower of strength for the visitors, prevent- ed anything tangible accruing The second hall' again favoured the visitors, who contributed several pretty movements. Ted Howells. their skipper, added another unconverted try, while later Arthur Roberts scored a second try, Roddick converting. Pontlottyn, anticipated a visit from Bedwas, hut the secretary received a wire from the latter club stating that they were unable to raise a team ow- ing to the Eig-ht Hours Act. This is the third dis- appointment which Pontlottyn has experienced dur- ing the last month, and a considerable financial loss must of necessity ensuc, ->f Tn the Second Division, Rhymney United enter- tained "Beaufort in the presence of a iarge attend- ance. The visitors attacked early, but a fine kick by Tom Williams placed the homesters on the offen- sive. Following this. the T'nited backs indulged in several well-judged bouts of passing, but a free kick to the visitors relieved the pressure, and enabled (hem to attack up lo the interval. After lemons, the home team were soon in the visiting 25, and Lloyd missed the uprights. However, their reward soon came, Morgan crossing with an unconverted try. while soon afterwards Evan Jones, following a fine double, added another three points. Despite this double reverse, Beaufort played pluckily, but failed to secure anything tangible. Blackwood visited Newbridge in a friendly en- counter, both teams being strongly represented. The home team attacked first but failed to piercc the visiting defence. Later. Marsh initiated a nice opening, which, however, did not prove effective. However, a mis-kick by the visiting full-back en- abled them to cross, while prior to the interval Reenes crowned a fineroundofpassinewit)ta second try. The opening of the second half fay. oured the home team, Reeves early dropping- a fine goal. Near time, Blackwood pressed, and Stokes secured their only try. For the winners, Reeves, Marsh, and Wat kins were very prominent through- out. ? N'antyglo met Cwm. at lianio, a well-contested game resulting. Up to the interval no score had 1 been registered, but soon after the resumption, Jen- kins notched a try for Nantyglo, this proving the only score of the matrh. For the winners, Phii Davics was clever at half, while of the threes none were better than Jenkins and Williams.

Monmouthshire Association Notes. [By "the New Boy."] Consequent on the drawing of both Abertillery and Lysaghts, at Auertillery, and Biaina and High Cross Stars, at Rogerstone, in the South Wales I Junior Cup, another meeting to decide who should enter the next round was necessary Abertillery visited Newport, on Saturday, and after a grand game, qualified for the next round. After drawing at Rogerstone, Blaina fully anticipated accounting for the Stars on their own sward, but the Stars came, saw and conquered by 110 less than four clear goals. The game proved very fast (iiirinl- tike first half, but after resuming, the home team fell away considerably; which enabled the sprightly Stars to shine forth in all their glory. For Blaina Cor- nick did well in goal, Laurence and Belbiu also maintaining their reputation. For the tars, Artiss, Cope, and Baker shone brightly throughout. •Jfr # *x* I11 the League turney the greatest surprise of the day was the victory of Tredegar Town at Cwm. True. the verdict was secured by a very narrow margin, but it reflects considerable credit 011 the visitors, who have not yet been in existence three months, to visit the home of the champions and return with the full (iiiota of points. More power to Messrs. Powell. Spoors and Co. Success must even- tually result after months of enthusiasm and hivrd. work.. j NORTHERN UNION LEAGUE TABLE. Results up to Saturday, November 6th. For Agst. Per- P W L D Pts. Pts, cent. Runcorn -p. 9 7 1 1 92 66 83.33 Leeds 9 7 2 0 113 87 -1.77 Oldham .9 7 2 0 137 44 77.77 Wakefield T. 8 6 2 0 300 45 75.00 Warrington 10 7 2 I 113 64 75.00 Hull K.R. 12 9 3 0 167 111 75.GO Leigh 9 6 2 1 85 37 72.22 Huddersfield 10 7 3 0 134 70 70.00 Keigllley 9 6 3 0 126 74 66.66 Hull 11 7 4 0 164 105 63.63 Hunslet 8 5 3 0 92 46 62.50 Halifax 8 5 3 0 92 73 62.50 Salford 8 5 3 0 103 81 62.50 St, Helens 9 4 3 2 134 lbs Wigan 8 4 4 0 112 62 Batley 10 5 5 0 108 71 50.CO Swinton 9 4 4 1 84 B4 50.00 Widnes 8 3 4 1 41 68 43.75 Dewsbury 9 3 5 1 55 91 38.88 Ebbw Vale 10 3 6 1 66 83 35.00 Barrow 9 3 6 0 67 138 33.33 Broughton R.. 10 3 70.106 190 30.00 Bradford 10 3 7042 108 30.00 York 10 2 8 0 63 136 20.00 Merthyr Tydfil 10 1 8 1 51 121 15.00 Rochdale II. >-8 1 7 0 45 110 12.50 Treherbert 7 0 7 0 34 133 -100.00 Bramley r 9 0 9 0 43 154 _ioo.oo WESTERN LEAGUE TABLE. j Goals Pd. W. L. D. for agst. Pts Treharris 5 4 0 1 14 2 9 Bristol City R. 7 3 1 3 13 11 9 Aberdare Town 4 3 0 1 8 2 7 Merthyr Town 3 0 0 0 11 1 6 Barrv District 7 3 4 0 14 18 6 Ton Tentre 6 2 2216 10 6 Welton Rovers 3 2 0 1 7 5 5 Weymouth .5 2 3 0 9 12 4 Bristol Rovers R. 5 1 2 2 9 9 4 Bath City 3 0 2 1 4 10 1 Kingswood Rovers 3 0 2 1 4 10 1 Paulton Rovers 2 0 2 0 2 4 0 Radstock Town 5 0 3 Q 3 20 0 MONMOUTHSHIRE A.F. LEAGUE TABLES. I Division I. Goals Pd. W. L. D. for ag'st. Pts. Barbarians 4 4 0013 5 8 Cwm 4 2 l l 10 5 5 Llanhilleth 3 2 0 1 8 3 5 Tredegar Town 3 2 1 0 7 6 4 Ebbw Vale Town 4 3 2 0 8 8 4 Abertillery 5 1 3 1 5 12 3 Blaina Town 2 1 1 0 4 5 2 Abergavenny 3 0 2 1 3 7 1 Ynysddu 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 Caerleon 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 Division lJ, Cwm Res. 3 2 0 1 7 2 5 Argoed 4 2 1111 7 5 Barbarians Res. 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 Ebbw Vale U. 11000102 Dukestown United 1 1 0 0 3 2 2 ,Ynysddu Res. 2 1 1 0 11 8 2 Gilwern 3 0 3 0 3 h 0 Llanhilleth Res. 3 0 3 0 1 13 0 Tredegar Res. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SOUTHERN LEAGUE.-SECOND DIVISION. SECTION "A," Stoke .5 5 0 0 28 5 10 Burton United ..2 2 0 0 5 3 4 Ton Pentre 5 2 3 0 6 14 4 Merthyr Town 6 2 4 0 9 19 4 Aberdare Town 5 1 4 0 6 9 2 Salisbury City 3 1 2 0 3 7 2 RHYMNEY VALLEY RUGBY LEAGUE TABLE. Division I. Caerphilly 1 5 4 10 8 Rhymney .j 4 3 10 6 Aberbargoed &a 2 2 0 0 4 Machen r,v 2 110 2 Bargoed 2C2 0 0 Pontlottyn l 0 1 0 0 Deri 2 0 2 0 0 Maesycwmmer 000 0 0 Division 11. Tredegar Hibernians 3 3 0 0 6 Rhymney United 2 1 1 0 2 Beaufort 303 0 0 New Tredegar 000 0 0 I Aberbargoed Juniors o00 0 0 Abertridwr 000 0 0 ABERDARE TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOT- BALL CLUB, LIMITED. This company has just been registered with a capital of JE500 in 10s. shares to take over the assets and liabilities of the Aberdarc Town Association Football Club. The subscribers are: D. Evans, Gadtys-road. Aberdarp, grocer; W. Davies, "Week- ly Post" Office, Aberdare newspaper proprietor; T. H. Morgan, Market-street, Alierdare, tinsfith; J. MacCormack. 2, Cardiff-street, Aberdare, dentist;, G. Davies, ]9, Elizabeth-street, Aberdare. builder;! A. S. Cameron, 1, Glanant-street, Aberdare, archi- tect; II. H. Collite, 20, Clifton-street, Aberdare, in- surance inspector. Minimum cash subscription, 100 shares. The number of directors is not to be less than five nor more than 20. The first are D. Evans, W. Davies, T. R. Morgan, J. MacCormack, G. Da- vies, A. S. Cameron, and n. H. Collite. Qualifica- tion, two shares. Registered by Jordan hand Sons. Limited, 116-17, Chancerv-lane, W.C. —————

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BOXING CONTEST. FRED WELSH WINS THE LIGHT-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. The fiylit between Fred Welsh, of Pontypridd, and Johnny Summer; of Cunning Town, took place 011 Monday night at the National Sporting Cltdi, Covent <.iard<Mi. The men were articled to fijrlit for the liyht-weight championship of England at, the new -weight in force at the National Sporting Clab— 9st. 911)8.—and in addition to the purse of CI.2,00, there was a bet of £ 500 aside, the total amount at issue I)cinL- £ 2,200. whilst victory also carried with it tlie gold belt presented by Lord Lonsdale. OPENING BOUND. The men Itotli sparred cautiously for an openintr. There was during the first mimiic no hard punch- ing- exchanged. Welsh adopted the American cr.nicli more so than Both were warned for hold- ing, Summers for keeping his opponent's left fast with his elliow. Welsh seemed the master, and got home lightly on the face. Summers. Then for placing his bend against Summers's chest in the style that Tommy Bums used to lollop Welsh drew admonition from the referee. Wq^h was ahead, but only a very little, at the close of the rounds which ended with a rally, in which appeared t-o he doing more execution than he really did, for the C'yniro's guarding was done with mark. cd cleverness. SECOND ROUND. In the second round the Londoner started as though he had gained additional confidence from %A'clsll 1%Is I)ut Ili.' the first essay Welsh was cool, but his supporter?! were pretty confident as he scored several times at long range. Every time the men met jt close quar- ters Welsh top sawyer. Summers got in a punch or two, but without apparent effect. Welsh had improved his position before the next wait. He had clearly out-pointed his man and was fresh as paint. TIIIRD ROUND. Early in the third round Summers led short and Welsh got in a succession of telling punches on face and body. His was first blood, and, having tapped it. lie twice more visited Summers's nose. It was going to he a great fight was the universal de- claration when the men took their corners after Summers had been again told not to hold. FOURTH ROUND. The fourth round saw Summers doing his level best to make it a fight. lie was as plucky as his repu- tation had made him out to be. Welsh's decided ability in avoiding punishment was now made ap- parent. lIe dodged with consummate case, and his leg work was masterly, and one could now appreci- ate what had caused the Americans to declare he bad made Abe Attell look like the veriest novice. Just in time the rontest was stopped for the re- feree to tell Summers once more not to hold. FIFTH ROUND. Summers bled freely during the wait, but was still game as ever when he came to the scene again. Try as he would—and lie did great work, too—the East Ender could not score with a hit that disturbed Welsh, who now was slippery as an eel: not that he was not getting in a blow now and then. but never in a vital spot enough to make Welsh wincc. At one stage the Celt, to the delight, of his fellows, got in five punches without an exchange. Again Summers tried to rush his opponent towards the close. Welsh escaped, but only to be advised not to make so much play with his head. SIXTH ROUND. The sixth round was calm in comparison with the excitement of the previous one. Summers got through with half-arm punches on th IJOùy, but when they clinched M'elsli was too clever for the Canning Town lad. Summers had stood a lot of punishing, but the spectators were beginning to ask whether there was any real sting in the Welsti- man's blows, for the East Under opened the sixth round strong and Welsh had his first difficulty ill avoiding swings. SEVENTH BOUND. The seventh round was steadier. Summers scor- ed twice with his left, but they were comparatively light leads that did not make Welsh turn a hair. There was now no want for hope that the fight would see less Iiiigging than in the earlier rounds. Sum- mers could not be trifled with. There were always his dangerous swings to be feared. Welsh was al- ways mindful of this, and he fought warily. lie scored the oftener. and was all over a decisive wia- ner when time was called for the interval. EIGHTH ROUND. Before a quarter of the eighth round was through Welsh had established a still safer lead, and only a knock-out could give a win to Summers, and the Welshman was surprisingly fresh. NINTH ROUND. Fevered excitement came on unexpectedly when the ninth round was about a third gone. Summers got in a punch on the jaw at last and as Welsh slipped back he seemed a little groggy. Summers rushed after him in splendid fashion in response to the shouts of the East Enders, and though the excitement had not abated, Welsh gave his country-, men relief by characteristically smiling, and they were soon at perfect ease again, when the favourite was seen raining blows upon his man. Here was "the Welsh whilrwind," as he has been dubbed in America, well at work. It was a revelation to old habitues of the National. TENTH ROUND. At the end of the tenth round, half-way (hjocgfthe limit, Welsh was much the stronger. There was steam in his blows, too, and Summer^'a unusual ability to stand punishment remained undoubted. Summers in this round, too, got back a few points, and there was unanimous opinion that so far the fight had been a spectacular treat. Welsh was the winner easily on points. ROUNDS ELEVEN AND TWELVE. In the eleventh round Summers got in a couple of good body punches, and several swings. Welsh was generally first there with a straight left. The clean, best scoring hits were always his. Indeed pure metal had shown that there was no hope for Sum- mers at the finish of the twelfth round,'except for the knock out, which Welsh was never in danger of receiving.. » '■ THIRTEENTH ROUND. 1 Much sounding blows were exchanged at the thir- teenth essay, but little damage was done. Welsh's success as an infighter was notable. This was only to be expected, but where he excelled was in his quickness to score with his left. A "duck" with a smile on arising was the Welshman's answer to the swing, and when the lads took their corners the un- lucky number had not produced prrtiy fighting, and. Wlsh was once more told by Mr. Scott not to make so much use of his head at close quarters. ROUNDS THIRTEEN AND FOURTEEN. Welsh missed with a left swing, but Summers was not opportunist enough to profit by it. Welsh was wonderfully clever in replying to Summers's continued rushing that would have embarassed a less cool customer than the Welshman. Summers fought in a way to command admiration. He was ever ready and his devoutness in crossing himself unostentatiously as he went to his corner wa-s not unappreciated by the thinking men of the audience, whatever their religion. ROUNDS FIFTEEN AND SIXTEEN. There was every chance that when the fifteenth round was in progress the fight would go to the limit. Welsh evidently did- not care to risk anything for the dramatic effect of a knock-out, for, old campaigner as he is, he knew full well he had but to keep his legs to win. Summers, on the other hand, took a risk now al::1 then, but Welsh did not exert himself unduly in going tor his man, though he introduced a variety of punches that pleased the crowd. Once he upper-cut his man very prettily. The East Ender was not yet done with. There was still a great deal of power left to him. Welsh had not often lId his famous kidney punch, but now he several times resorted to it, and there was soon a red mark on Summers's side. J SEVENTEENTH BOUND., With the opening of the seventeenth round Sum- mers showed palpable signs of weakness. Welsh was still fresh. He would not be drawn, and was always wary that Summers's swings aid not catch him napping. EIGHTEENTH ROUND. When half-way through the eighteenth round Sum- mers scored twice. Had these straight blows come earlier there would be no gauging of their influence on the fight. As it was they did not hurt Welsh, who gave a reassuring smile to Mr. Harry Marks, his chief second. In a trice Welsh was after his man with right and left. lie got in four flush hits on the face, one perilously near the point. NINETEENTH ROUND. Ronnd 19 started with Summers attacking, and he hit Welsh lightly on the face. He was soon told to keep his glove closed. He was still very game, but far spent, whilst Welsh looked almost as fresh as ever. I TWENTIETH ROUND, The last round was fought amid excitement of an intensive character We)sh was the first to get to r work, and he fought close in. He evidently did this from calculated design, and artfully made body blows rained in rapid succession. It was any price on a win for Welsh, but a sudden onslaught was made by Summers, who got in a straight punch which lacked power. Welsh kept pegging away, but never again gave the Canning-towner the ghost of a chance. WELSH VICTOR ON POINTS. The fight had gone the limit and Welsh was awarded the victory on points, the announcement being heartily acclaimed.

I j Boxing at Merthyr. A large crowd assembled at the National Sport- ing Club, Merthyr, on Saturday night, to see a con- test between Ike Bradley and Jack Guyon. They i were matched to box 15 rouiids for a big stake and a purse. More than usual interest was taken in this meeting owing to the tact that Fred Welsh was to officiate as referee. Welsh arrived about 9 o'clock, and was accorded a rousing recpetion. Previous to the boxing contest taking place the "fighting col- ours" of Welsh were displayed. The men started very rapidly, and hit out in rare style, Guyon doing the open lighting.. liradlt y, wlu> was superior at close quarters, adopting the kidney punch. Guyon kept a cool head, and tvas very conspicuous with his straight left. Uradl^y sent a strong left to the Itod.v. Guyon, with his raagnificcnt footwork, several limes worked liiiiiself out of difficulties Guyon used left and right. For a time victory looked iIke going to either. Guyon's agile movements were many times applauded, lie failed with a left, and Bradley missed an opportunity. Almost throughout Bradley played well on liis opponent's kidnevs. Feinting a right, Bradley landed a hard left. Guyon slipped, but rose instantly; and came in with a stinging right, which Bradley skilfully evaded. Guyon jabhed several rights to the face, and Brad- lev hit out very strongly, catching Guyon oil the point of the jaw. and he went down for a few se- conds. Guyon was applauded for his gameness. Bradley, being the stronger, now looked a winner, and in the thirteenth roiuid knocked Guyon out with a left to the jaw. Have you anything to Sell? Advertises In our Want Columns, And it it m arooc) M

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