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Sport in the Valley. Association Football. MID-RHONDDA UNITED 3gls., ST. ANNE'S UNITED 1. The Mid-Rhonddaites journeyed to Car- diff on Saturday last to play St. Anne's United on Roath Park. Soon after the game had commenced, a, beautiful goal was shot by Winnett for the visitors, which was shortly, followed by another. In the second half, Harcombe shot the third goal for the visitors. Putter shot the only goal for the homesters. Patten and the goalkeeper were the two, best men for the homesters. After the match, the pre- sident of the St. Anne's team -rovided a first-class tea for the visiting team. Rugby. PSNT'RE UNITED JLlpts., BLAEN- LLECHAU STARS 0. The above game was played on the Griffin Park, Pentre, on a muddy ground. Blaen- ilechau, after some hard scrummaging, went away with the ball at their feet, but T. Edwards, the home custodian, saved well. Pentre retaliated and gained their opponents' 25, where, after some of the forwards had handled, Duckworth crossed, and V.7yers goaled. The visitors disputed the try, and a few wanted to leave the field, but wiser counsel prevailed and the game was resumed. Hard work followed, Wyers eventually crossing, but was called back and a scrum ordered. From this scrum the ball travelled beautifully from inside-half to D. Jones, the wing, who scored, the four backs handling in turn. The. same player failed to add the two -,ess, i-i- -,e -ints. Blaenllecllfcu pressing, their centre attemptea a drop goal, which the heavy condition of the ball rendersd futile. After lemon time, it was observed that Blaenllechau were allowed theiv .own referee this half. Some fine passing by Pentre found L. Morgan collared in pos- session. Blaenllechau then went away with a grand burst, and upsetting the full- back, looked scorers all over, but fortu- nately Perry had run back, and just kicked into touch—a near thing. Another burst by Pentre forwards took the ball over the line, al-i Edwards rushing; up, scored Pentre's third try. Time was soon called, Pentre leading by eleven points to nothing in a very hard gruelling game. CILFYNYDD 9pts., WILLIAMSTOWN 0. At Williamstown on Saturday. The homesters were very unfortunate in being able to turn out five only of their selected players against such a smart combination as the crack Cilfynydd. The opening stages were in favour of the visitors. Daif I Williams, receiving from the scrum, kicked to< open field, one of the visitors making a mark but the kick failed. Smart work by Davies enabled the homesters to gain a, good slice of ground. The visitors were soon on the aggressive, making deter- mined efforts to cross, but good defence by the homesters kept the line intact. An exchange of kicks between the backs resulted in the homesters being placed in a favourable position. A dangerous rush b ■ the CiP forwards made things look black for the homesters, but the visitors kicked too hard, only minors resulting. The homesters improved matters after this, and Williams, receiving from the scrum, passed to Spencer, who in turn passed to Davies, who, after eluding a few of the visitors, tried a drop goal, which was within an ace of success. From the kick- out, play was waged in midfield, when Young, for the homesters, initiated a smart bout of passing, which nearly resulted in a score. The visitors were soon pressing, the ball being kicked over the line. The full-back receiving, made a serious mistake; instead of touching down, he rail out, and in so doing, lost the ball. Had not Price, the right wing;, rushed up v -and touched down, a score would have been inevitable. Dashing play by Ben Thomas brought play within a few yards of the visitors' goal. The homesters were pressing when half-time was called. Upon resuming, the visitors pressed, the backs handling effectively. The visitors were keeping up the siege, when, the home back receiving;, kicked to open field. The visiting full-back dashed up smartly, and eluding a few of the homesters, scored a well-earned try. The kick failed. The visitors seemed to have their own way after this, and repeatedly tried the home- sters' defence. The Willie forwards, headed by Thomas (who was playing a great game) forced matters to half-way. < However, the Oil' boys were not to be denied. Their forwards rushing play near the home line, one of them picking up, scored a, somewhat doubtful try, but the crowning points were not added. It was seen now that the visitors were having their own way. Smart work by their backs resulted in another score, but the kick failed Shortly after the whistle blew no side. The pick of the forwards were Ben Thomas and Will Sadler. Spencer and Williams played well at, half. Northern Union International Footbali Match at Tonypandy. England v. Wales. We are informed that the Committee of the Mid-Rhondda Social and Athletic Club, Tonypandy, have made arrange- ments with the Northern Union officials to play the England v. Wales international match on the Mid-Rhondda Athletic Grounds on Easter Monday, April 20th. The reputation of the Northern Union matches needs no comment upon our part. It will be interesting to note how the professional game will take in the Rhondda, when we consider the present state of affairs in the Rugby world, and the fact that local football lovers have been but poorly catered for during the present season. It will be remembered that on New Yea. 's Day Wales beat the professional All Blacks by a point, whilst the latter Won two o;;fc of three test matches against the pick of the Northern Union. A satis- factory feature is that the two Welsh centres and a forward were also chosen to represent the Northern Union against the New Zealanders in the test matches. 7J good match is sure to be witnessed, as tlie Welsh team will undoubtedly be a feti ong one, such stars as Dicky David, Johnny Thomas, Dai Thomas, Dai Jones, Llewellyn.. B. Jenkins and others being Mailable. The Committee have also a.l ]'^rige(! a grand sports programme, in- cluding horse, pony and galloway races, to ake place on the Athletic Grounds on ■faster Tuesday. Special railway facilities o also being made to the international Match arid sports. We shall be able to give further particulars in our advertising ^mnsshortly.

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