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Glamorganshiro Association League I Notes [By "the New Boy."] I Chief interest last Saturday centred round the Third Hound of the South Wales Senior Cup, six clubs taking part in some momentous struggles. Treharris and Cwmpark had already met on the previous Thursday, but the game ended in a draw, and necessitates another meeting. Ton Pentre met Barry District at home, a strenuous ninety minutes' game yielding but one goal. This, however, sufficed to enable Ton to qualify for the semi-final stage. Aberdare travelled into Pembrokeshire to meet the redoubtable Fishermen, at Milford, a game chock full of exciting incidents resulting in a draw. A similar state of affairs occurred at Merthyr. where Mardy were the visitors. In the Glamorgan League, Cwm met. Tr^hajris at home, the visit of the. South Wales champions caus- ing exceptional interest. The home team early de- monstrated their ability to iind the net, as a quick break away by Ivor Davies, the home winger, fol- lowed by a well-judged centre, enabled Jos. Moore to defeat Bailiff. Considerably surprised. 'J'reharris retaliated strongly, but met with a. sound defence, which Cwm soon turned into attack, and despite several well executed clearances by Bailiff, a simi- lar movement by Ivor Davies and Moore again re- sulted in the downfall of the visitors' citadel. Again the visitors tried to raise the siege, but Charlton and Wall. the home backs, defended valiantly. After resuming, matters for a time ruled very even, but a. burst by the visiting forwards saw Abley send- ing in a stinging shot to Parsons, which he safely parried, but Abley aigain regained possession, and sent into the not. Near time, Tagg Williams suc- ceeded in equalising. On the day's play, Trebarria were undoubtedly fortunate to secure it point. Pro- bably their exertions at CwmpsrJc on the previous Thursday must be set down as an excuse, as on the run of the game Cwm deserved the whole of the spoils. -1(- In the Second Division, considerable progress was made, no less than five engagements being brought to a definite issue. Probably the createst surprise of the day was the downfall of Pontlottyn in the presence of their own supporters by three goals to one, more especially when only a. week previous Ponty overwhelmed the 'Darians at Aberdare by four goals to two. However, on this" occasion, the visitors strengthened their forces, among others be- ing their new capture, Davidson. from Bolton. Tho first half proved very even,' the home team most unaccountably missing several promising openings, while the visitors seemed to adapt themselves better to the hard ground, and pressed home tho attack. An unfortunate accident to Owcrt Williams, the home back, led to their undoing, and the final sa.w Ponty in arrears by the score already stated. I Trehafod visited Danbra.dach. the hymney Val- I ley team proving themselves the superior combina- tion throughout, and winning .by. three clear goals. .);0. Merthyr Town Reserves provided Gilfarh with a game bristling with exciting incidents. The home team, although playing against the slope, were early in the ascendant, and Bullock, spying an opening, sent the ball past- Lewis. The second .point was not long delayed. Betterton. one of the visiting backs, elbowing the ball inside the sacred area, Harris con- verting "the resultant penalty. Merthyr r.ow began to have a little more of the play. Which resulted eventually in Smith pntting through. The resump- tion saw Gilfach having the advantage, but al- though they forced some dozen cornerE. only hard lines accrued. Later, effective work by narris saw Bullock scoring his second point..Prom tho centre kick, Merthyr attacked strongly, and Smith, the home custodian, allowed Smith to beat him with a simple shot. Bullock again soon increased the home team's total. Near the end a transformation took place, Merthyr attacking strongly, and Davies scored another point. As matters went, the visi- tors were fortunate to put on three goals, tho play or the lt«mn team being value cf a greater pre- ponderance over their '•pponents. True, Smith, the home custodian, proved a very weak chain in their j armour, and with a less reliable pair of backs than Walters jjtud McK^uglit, yistpry. nae liave gon^ to] the visitors. Ahvay, at half, and Bullock aud Har- ris, forward, played a very brainy came. After many victories, Troedyrhiw, like the Romans of old, have at length been compelled to acknow- ledge defeat. True, the defeat was sustained on foreign soil, and withal, was only gained by the narrow margin of three goals to two. Nevertheless it sufficed to enable Treharris Reserves, who are rapidly advancing in the table, to add yet another two points to their credit. W. Thomas opened the scoring for the Reserves, and Jacob Davies. the old Nelsonian, scon equalised. Exciting play fed- lowed, and one of the visitors committing an offence in the penalty, area, enabled Jack Thomas to score. This reverse inspired last season's champions to renewed efforts, and Ted lle&rscy again equalised, Keen play followed, and just when a draw seemod probable, Joe Fletcher sent in a long dropping shot, which completely baffled Hackleton, the visitors' custodian. New Tredegar gained their biggest win of the season bv defeating Nelson by five goals to nil, which success places them iu the second position on. the table of mf.rit. and well m the running for honours. Jack Thomas (2), Cha'.win, Sleath, and Jack Jones were tho scorers. -h 7: In the Third Division Pencam surprised even their own thick and thin supporters by defeating Lian- bradach Rovers at home by the odd goal in. five. The first twenty minutes proved very even, Bryn Lewis then giving his side the lead. Soon after- wards Pensain sinned in the sacred area. but Crew prevented '1'. A. Evans converting. Following the re- sumption, the visitors pressed hotly, but. 1aii.a>to penetrate the home defence. Good combined play- by the home quintette resulted in Joe yniiums scoring, Llanbradach doing ditto a minute later, while following a long attack, the visitors succeeded in drawing level. Considerable excitement now reigned, but near time Percy Summers secured the winning goal in fine style. £ Merthyr Vale visited Abercanaid and over-ran the j Stars by five goals to one. Quakers' Yard strengthened their position at the head of affairs with a splendid two to one victory over their neighbours, Abercynon. Ystrad Mynach visited Brithdir to meet the home second string. The pauie throughout consisted chiefly of long kicking, in which the respective backs were of ten conspicuous. Very little attractive play's however, was witnessed. For Brithdir, Williams, in goal, Welsh and Williams, back, Green, ban, and Dudley, forward, played meritoriously, while for Ystrad. Edwards, goal. Lay, and Harris, back. Lewis, half, and Ivor Jones, forward, contributed several good movements. Nelson Reserves visited Abercanaid, and divided the honours and the goals with the United. vC- New Tredegar Thistles visited Pentrebach, a dose game resulting, which ended in favour of the home team by the onlv goal of the match. *• Trocdrhiwfuwch, the present runners-up, visited Troedyrhiw to meet the Reserves. Unfortunately, the visitors were unable to field a full complement. Troedyrhiw started with some very brisk move- ments, a round of passing resulting in Scott giving them the lead, while a tick later Evans, the vis- iting keeper, was again called upon to clear a strong drive. The visitor* afterwards appeared to better advantage, and Brady put in a fine solo run, but was bowled over iu the danger area. The same play- er converted the resultant penalty. Play afterwards became very vigorous, and the presiding official had cause to order A Laws and lJ. Hook, two of the visitors, off tho field. This did not meet with the approval of the visitors, who abruptly leit the helu, tho game ending in a Dasco. In the Fourth Division, Rhymney Crescents, who hold a commanding lead in the tourney, added yet another victory to their record at Aberbargoed. Al- though having the wind in their favour durmg the first hall, the Crescents seemed all au sea, and failed to score. The second half, however, saw a change in the proceedings, W. Hall and W. Morgan scor- ing for the visitors. For the winners Morgan and Peters, hack, Crane and Jones, halves, and Hall and Griffiths, forwards, were best". .;(0 Troedrhiwfuwch met Phillipstown at home, and defeated them by the odd goal in throe. I On Moridav, Greenfield Rovers visited Troedrhiw- I fuwch and won a good game by two goals to one. I For the home team, Cliilds. D Jones, F. Powell, and Grimshaw did well, while for Greenfield, H. Evans, W. Roberts, S. Williams, and W. Holt were I prominent. A meeting of the Old Boys Section of the above League was held at the Penywain Hotel. Rhymney, on Wednesday. Mr. G. Jones, New Tredegar, prc- sidino- over a large attendance. Owing to protests regarding the age limit the League makhes.. Pont- lottyn Brigade, v. Greenfield, and Aberbargoed y. Bargoed, were ordered to .be replayed on cup-tie principle. Several complaints of non-marking of grounds wero received, and all clubs were instructed to endeavour in future to work their grounds as per rule for League matches. It was further decided that in future any clnb discovered playing an in- eligible player two points would be deducted from their score on the League Table. Several other pro- tests were read, but were deferred for further con- sidration. The ordinary meeting was held at Hengoed Junc- tion Hotel, on Thursday, Mr. H. Williams presid- ing. A report was read from Mr. Tudor Davies, Cefn, respecting the Aberaman ground, and it was resolved that they be given 14 days to PIa ecthrir I ground in order. Owing to non-fulfilment of fix- hmg. Trehafod and Trciewis were ordered to pay Merthyr and New Tredegar respectively 13s. each within 14 days. New Tredegar and Ystrad Mynach were also fined 7s. 6d. each for a similar offence. Respecting a complaint by the Aberdare League re the Aberaman Club fixtures, it was decided fo take no action. GilFncli nrotested against the re- sult. of their match at Treharris, alleging the re- feree did not play full time, but same, was not sus- tained. Owing to financial difficulties tho resig- nation of Trolewis Reserres was accepted.

Tredegar District Notes.

Rhymney Valley Rugrby League…

Monmouthshire Association…

MERTHYR N.U. GROUND SUSPENDED,…

EVENTS OF THE WEEK.

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THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

Aberdare and District Notes.

BOXING.

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