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Football. Rugby. MID-RHONDDA 2pts'j EBBW VALE 7. This was Ebbw Yale's second visit to Mid-Rhoiidda, and although they again, secured the victory, the home team were far more formidable than they were on the 'Valians' first visit. For the greater portion of the first half the home forwards heeled the ball out oftener, but all their efforts in passing were spoiled, the defence of the 'Valians being superb. For infringe- ment the homesters were penalised, and Davies, the visiting custodian, kicked a goal. The 'Vaha-.ns were later penalised in a favourable position, which enabled the homesters to equalise through Geo. Matthews. At half-time the score was equal, and, with the wind in their favour, the pros- pects of victory for the Rhondda team looked rosy. There was little skill in their attack, and they found the 'Valians' defence hard to beat. Wrentmore used his best endeavour to gain the ascendancy, his tackling being deadly, but he was watched too closely to get away. Although they were not doing so well in the second moiety, the 'Valians took advantage of their chance when near the home line, Burgham breaking through and scoring a good try, which Davies had 'little difficulty in converting. BRIDGEND 3pts., PONTYPRIDD 0. This was a hard-fought game. Both sides attacked in turn, and both came near scoring on several occasions. The only score of the match was a try scored btr Hocking for Bridgend, after a smart bout of passing, in which the Pontypridd defence was completely beaten. Bridgend deserved their win. TREHERBERT opt.?., HALIFAX 23. Treherbert Northern Union Team suf- fered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Yorkshiremen on Saturday. The home forwards were superior to their Rhondda opponents, and with this advantage in their favour the backs were allowed enough opportunities to shine. In the first half, Thomas, an ex-Welsh player, scored three tries out of four, and Halifax were leading by 10 points at half-time. In the second half, matters were much the same, and ere the final whistle blew the Yorkshiremen had notched 23 points to their opponents' o. Fitzgerald, for Treherbert, played a great game at back, while Handford and Francis also did some good work. TREORCHY 13pts., PENYGRAIG 0. The first Glamorgan League encounter between these old rivals at Treorcliy did not realise expectations, for it was anti- cipated that Penygraig, after their fine display against the Wallabies, would lower the colours of the cupholders. The deser- tion of the team by their captain, Geo. Matthews, following the numerous pre- r vious secessions to the professional code, undoubtedly told its tale. The foundation of the victory was laid I by the Treorchy pack, who were far superior, especially in the open. Will Morgan and Polsom (their captain) and R, Wise being ever to the fore, In the first half, Penygraig were prac- tically confined to their own half, but the homesters failed to score more than once, owing to lack of finish. Towards the end, Penygraig improved, but failed to score. Idris Evans, who scored both Treorchy's tries deserves special commendation for his determination and dash. E. J. Evans, who received his first trial at inside half, was a complete success, and got the ball well away to the backs. Johnny Lewis, the Penygraig half, did well for a first experience at inside half. Daly Jaines played his best game of the season. Besant and Rawlings worked hard amongst the forwards. The backs were given but few chances to attack, but they made up for this in their splendid defence, and deserve commendation for keeping the Treorchy score down. TREDEGAR Opts., LLWYNYPIA 0. This game proved to be a hard-fought game, with the sides evenly matched. Tredegar forwards were beaten for pos- session and their backs had no oppor- tunity to display their skill. With the chances given them by the forwards the Glamorgan men should have won the game, but although they indulged in fairly good handling their movements were easily checked. Ashley and Johns were the most prominent. Tredegar forwards did well in the open, and the backs clid much useful work. Onions, Fine, and Barrow distinguished themselves: Richards played brilliantly for Llwynypia at full-back, and Williams, for Tredegar, although slow, was safe. It was a good, pleasant game. Association. MERTHYR 3gls.. CWMPARO 0. On Saturday, these two teams met at Merthyr in the South Wales League. It was a wet afternoon and the crowd was sfnall. In the first ten minutes there was some good play, and Merthyr, who were without Martin at left half-his place being taken by Parry, the secretary of the club—had rather the better of matters. Pemberton was in good form, and with an excellent shot enabled Merthyr to draw first blood. Play throughout the first half was. keen, but there was no further scoring. Early in the second half the visitors had the bad luck to lose Martin, one of their halves, who had to retire with an injured arm. Prior to this, however, Wootton had scored for Merthyr, and the same player a few minutes before the final whistle sounded again found the net. In the fast failing light the visitors occa- sionally spurted, and made dashing attempts to score, but Williams, the home custodian, safely negotiated all dangerous shots. Speaking generally, the defence of both sides was superior to the attack. A fast strenuous game ended in a victory for Merthyr by three goals to nil. TREHARRIS 3gls., MARDY 2. Treharris gave an exhibition far superior to that of the previous Saturday, the im- provement being noticeable both fore and aft. It was an exceptionally fast game in the first half, and at times inclined to be too vigorous. The offside goal scored by Mardy resulted in their captain having a heated argument with the referee, but it was obvious to all in a position to judge that the official was right. For Treharris, Steve Jones and Shap- cott were sound at back, whilst in the half-back line Treharris were well, all three players giving a sound exhibition of football. In the forward line Barlow and Tite made some clever runs on the wing, and the latter's centring kicks were admired. For Mardy, Ingram was safe in goal, some of his saves being cleverly executed. The Mardy backs were only moderate, and the half-backs had a busy time dealing with the fast Treharris forwards. Holland and Hill were about the best of the visitors' forward line. On the whole it was an even contest. TON 13gls., LYSAGHTS 0. Ton's victory over the Lysaghts team does not exaggerate their superiority over the visitors. The fine form displayed by the homesters would have outclassed many teams with greater pretensions to class than the Lysaghts. The scorers in the first half were Reed (2), Connors Fyfe and Parry. In the second half Ton raised the score to 13, Reed (3), Connors, Fyfe, Curtis, Russell and Hugh Williams defeating Tucker, the Lysaghts' custodian. The visit- ing halves and backs were quite unable to check the brilliant combined forays of the home quintette, who were well supported by the halves and backs, who need not be further particularised. Johns and Smith were the best of the visitors. TONYPANDY THURSDAYS 3gls., PORTH THURSDAYS 1. Played at Partridge. Both teams ht.ved well, considering the state of the field, but the home side were the best throughout tho game and won by two goals. There were many spectators. TREHAFOD lgl., WILLIAMSTOWN 1. 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Clydach Vale facing Wires Final Hearing before the Magistrates. All Three Defendants Committed to Assizes. The Ton-Pentre Police Court was again crowded on Monday, when the charges against Wm. Griffiths, postal clerk; Ed. Griffiths, architect; and Del. Williams, greengrocer, all of Glyda,ch Vale, of I having conspired to obtain from Thomas Bar foot, a Swansea bookmaker, various sums of money by back-coding racing tele- grams, were further gone into. As in the previous hearing, Mr. C. S. Good- fellow, Caerphilly, prosecuted on behalf of the Postmaster-General; M'r. W. P. Nicholas defended the brothers Griffiths; Mr. David Rees defended Williams; whilst Mr. Gerald Bruce was present on behalf of other parties interested in the action. Mr. Smithez, the proprietor of the Ash- leigh Press Agencv. Birmingham, was on this occasion legally represented by Mr. 1. G. Hirst, of the Midland Circuit (in- structed by Messrs. Howard, Cant, and Cheatle, Birmingham). It will be remem- bered that at the last hearing at Ponty- pridd on Saturday, November 14th, the case against Wm. Griffiths and Williams and also the case against Wm. Griffiths and Ed. Griffiths were adjourned for the production of further correspondence by Smithez, and also for the attendance of Mr. Radford (manager of the Birmingham branch of the Press Association), Mr. Green (of the Sportsman newspaper), and of P.O. Blake, of the Metropolitan Police Force. The first witness called on Monday was Albert Henry Blake, who said that he was an officer of the Metropolitan Police Force, attached to the General Post Office. He was present at the interview which Mr. Wavish (the- officer who was sent down to investigate tho matter) had with the defendant Wm. Griffiths on 4th September, and was also present at the interview with Dd. Williams on the 8th September. He heard Mr. Wavish caution- ing both defendants, afterwards taking their statements down in writing, both of which statements the defendants signed. Ashley Smithez next stepped into the box to undergo his adjourned cross- examination at the hands of Mr. Nicholas. Mr. Nicholas: Do you produce your accounts for April, May and June? Witness: I have produced them. Mr. Nicholas (examining witness' ac- counts) I see that on 4th April you were in telephonic communication with some- one in Tonypandy? Witness Yes. Mr. Nicholas With whom was that I cannot tell you!. Have you cash receipts for the 4th April?—No. Have you any letter of that date?—No. It is the very same date I gave you here on the last occasion. Have you looked whether this came from the man Frederick? -I have no record. Mr. Nicholas: I want to know what was the first transaction you had with Tonvpandy in the flat racing season. Was there any race meeting held on the 4th A mil ?—I don't remember. Mr. Goodfellow: We have here two telegrams, April 7th and 9th, from a man named Henry Williams, and a telegraph money order for 10s. to Ashley Smithez. Mr. Nicholas Neither of these appears en the sheet. Mr. Goodfellow: We have searched the registration orders at the Clydach Vale Post Office, and there is one here from a man named Frederick, and others from D'd. Williams Mr. Nicholas (to witness): Do you really mean to say that you have no recollection of dealing with this man Frederick ?—Not to my knowledge. Do you really mean to pledge your oath to the Court that you are not able to say that Frederick was a customer of yours as far back as April, 1908?—As far as I can remember, I don't think so. Perhaps you can refresh my memory. VIOLATED AGREEMENT ? Where do you obtain an your results irom?—From the Press Association. Do the Press Association know the pur- pose for which you require this infor- mation ? Y e. You have an agreement with the Press Associa.tion r- Yea. Have you got that agreement here?— No, not here Is it a term of your agreement that any information supplied to you is only to be used within a limited area of the city of Birmingha,m r-Yes. What is that limit ?-Twentv-.qve miles. So that the information imparted in this case is in direct violation of that

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their superior ability in. mid-field, if not by the number of their goals. Yet the feature of the game was the fine defensive tactics displayed by Moulder, the Trehafod fulll-back, who con- tinually stemmed the opposing team's forwards and saved several goals. Young Tom Evans, the Porth reserve centre forward, played an excellent game. PORTH RESERVES 2gls., Y.M.C.A. 1. Porth Reserves played the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday at Trebanog, and defeated them by 2—1, after a severe tussle, in which both teams played smart and tricky foot- ball FEIUNDALE 4gls., PORTH THURS- DAYS 2. The Thursdays were defeated on the Trebanog Football Field, when they en- countered the Ferndale boys on Thursday last, by four goals to two, after a very deter tuned struggle. The examination of referees in connec- tion with the Rhondda, Association Foot- ball League will be held next Saturday, November 28th, at 7 p.m., at the Imperial Hotel, Porth. There will be no other examination in the Rhondda this season.

agreement?—No. I have an understanding with the manager of the Press Associa- tion about that. Do you know anything of the Speedie Supply Ag,sociation P-I do. Are you connected with that Associa- tion ?-In a way I am. Supposing I sent a telegram to this Association, is it not a fact that in some instances I would get information from the Ashleigh Press Agency ?—Yes. Can voui give us the address of this Association ?—28, Clarion Road, Acton, London. There is not the slightest doubt that if I asked this Association for a result by telephone, the reply would come direct from Birmingham?—That is so. Mr, Goodfellow: That closes the case as far as Wm. Griffiths and Dd. Williams are concerned. Both prisoners were thereupon charged and having been cautioned, Wm. Griffiths pleaded Not guilty and reserved his defence; whilst Dd. Williams simply pleaded Not guilty." Both prisoners were thereupon committed to the Assizes. The second case against Wm. Griffiths and Ed. Griffiths was then proceeded with, and the evidence, given in the pre- vious case was repeated. AIR. NICHOLAS' BRASS PLATE. Chas. G. Green, of the "Sportsman," gave evidence as to one of the Newmarket Races in July, when Queen's Advocate was the wirrer. Questioned as to how this horse took a longer time to cover the course than some of the previous horses mentioned, witness said that the distance was longer. Mr. Nicholas: Earlier the day, the shorter the race. Mr. Goodfellow I think that my friend, lVIr. Nicholas, will have to add something to his brass plate shortly (laughter). The evidence of the other witnesses having been repeated, Geo. Radford, the manager of the Birmingham branch of the Press Associa- tion, gave evidence as to the time the result of the race was received at his office and its simultaneous transmission to Mr. Smithez's office. In reply to Mr. Nicholas, witness said that, Mr. Smithez had entered into an agreement with the Press Association, and he would undertake to produce it at the Assizes. Is there any limitation as to the use Mr. Smithez is to make of the infor- mation supplied to him by you?—There is a limitation of area. He is not to supply outride 25 miles of Birmingham. Any information asked for from London could not be supplied by Mr. Smithez?— It would be a violation of the agreement. This concluded the hearing, and both prisoners were committed to take their trial at the Swansea. Assizes on December 4th, bail being allowed. Williams also was allowed bail1.