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v--FOOTBALL.
v-- FOOTBALL. FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE. Besults up to Saturday, September 14th:— UQals. P. W. L. 1). F. A. Pts. Manchester United 4 3 1 5 Middlesbrough 3 1 Jf ^ory 4 3 1 0 10 6 6 Sheffield Wednesday 3 2 0 1 62 5 Bristol City 3 2 1 0 7 4 4 Blackburn Rovers 3 2 1 0 32 4 Manchester City 3 1 0 2 8 5 4 Jluttø County 4 1 1 2 7 6 4 Everton 4 1 1 2 99 4 Astoin Villa 4 2 2 0 46 4 Sheffield United 2 1 0 1 6 4 3 Hotte Forest 3 1 1 1 5 6 3 Newcastle United 3 1 1 1 34 3 Sunderland 4 1 2 1 6 9 3 Birmingham 3 1 2 0 22 2 Preston North End 4 0 2 2 4 7 2 Iiiverpool 3 1 2 0 3 7 2 Woolwich Arsenal. 4 0 3 1 3 10 1 Chelsea 2 II 2 0 2 5 0 Bulton Wanderers 2 0 2 0 38 0
SATURDAY'S MATCHES.
SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Liverpool, 2; Blackburn Rovers, 0. Preston North End, 2; Everton, 2. Sheffield United, 2; Notta Forest, 2. Notts County, 2; Woolwich Arsenal, 0. Newcastle United, 1; Chelsea, 0. Middlesbrough, 2; Manchester United, I., Bury, 1; Birmingham, 0. Sheffield Wednesday, 2; Bristol City, 0, Aston Villa, 2; Bolton Wanderers, 0.
------MONDAY'S MATCHES.
MONDAY'S MATCHES. Liverpool, 0; Sheffield United, 0. Bury, 1; Birmingham, 0.
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SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE. Besulta up to Saturday, September 14th Goals. p. W. L. D. F. A. Fte. Lttds City 4 3 0 1 12 7 7 Bull City 4 8 1 0 6 2 6 Gainsboro' Trinity 3 2 0 1 6 2 o Clapton Orient — 6 2 2 1 8 "j 5 pulham 3 2 1 70 4 Derby County 3 2 1 < 83 4 West Bromwich A. 3 2 1 0 83 4 Oldham Athletic 2 2 0 0 fi 8 4 Stockport County ~— 4 1 1 2 of 4 Leicester Fosse 3 1 0 2 8 ? 4 Burnley 3 2 1 0 57 4 Blackpool 3 1 1 1 8 4 3 Bradford City 2 1 r 0 93 2 Wolverhampton W. 4 0 2 1 24 2 Grimsby Town 3 1 8 0 8 9 « o Lincoln City .0 4 1 2 0 2 JO 2 Glosaop 2 0 2 1 2 4 1 Barnsiey o 3 0 2 1 48 1 Stoke 4 0 3 1 3 10 1 Chesterfield 3 0 2 1 3 11 1
SATURDAY'S MATCHES.
SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Clapton Orient, 3; Stoke, 0. Hull City, 2; Chesterfield, 1. Oldham Athletic, 2; West Bromwich A., 1. Burnley, 2; Bradford City, 1. Leeds City, 3; Blackpool, 2. Fulham, 6; Lincoln City, L Gainsborough T., 1; Glossop, 0. Grimsby Town, 2; Stockport County, 1. Wolverhampton W., 0; Leicester Fosse, Qw Derby County, 4; Barnsley, 2.
MONDAY'S MATCH.-..
MONDAY'S MATCH. Lincoln City, 3; Burnley, L
THE COMBINATION.
THE COMBINATION. SATURDAY'S MATCHES* Whitchurch, 2; Birkenhead, L Cheater, 3; Chirk, 0. Welshpool, 3; Connah's Quay, 31 Wrexham, 8; Crewe Alexandra, O. Druids, 3; Oswestry United. 3. Tranmere Rovers, 7; Nantwich, 2.
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NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION. ("North Wales Chronicle" Challenge CUD,) COLWYN BAY v. RHYL RESERVES. "REDS" WIN A TAME LEAGUE GAME. RESERVES WEAK IN FRONT OF GOAL. (By "Onlooker.") 'I ;1: The chief characteristics of the first League game between Colwyn Bay and the Rhyl Re- serves, on the ground of the former, on Satur- day, were. a general lack of life and the futility of the visitors' efforts in front of the net. Perhaps it would be somewhat unfair to dwell too much on these factors just now, for the fteason is in its infancy, but they both indicate a want of preliminary preparation on the part of the contestants. League matches are not arranged for practising purposes, and the teams who realise this fact are those who reach the top Tungs in the League ladder. For several reasons, the sooner the better the "Reds" and the Reserves under- take what aid true players are glad to undergo a course of steady, invigorating training. Soon after 3-30 p.m. the teams turned out under the control of Mr Vincent, of Llandudno, before a disappointing number of spectators, as kllowis:- Colwyn Bay: Hall wood; Campbell and 0. E. Williams; Walter Parry, T. Wellings, and R. £ DW lands; Moss Jones, W. T. Jones, ,T. oCann^ Stanley Hughes, and J. LI. Owen. Rhyl Reserves: Walter Mark Hughe6; Badwick and Price Jones; William Williams, J. Wynn Ellis, and W. J. Hughes; David Hughes, E. E. Hugnee, R. R. Thomas, P. S. Shipton, and T. Harrison. COLWYN BAY SCORE EARLY. The Reserves kicked off from the college end against a slight breeze, and judging by their opening tactics, one would have thought tbey would speedily overcome their lighter-built opponents. "0. E." cheaked a pretty move- ment, but the Bay were soon pulled up for a foul change. During the following three minutes ,on& were changed smartly. Finally Wellings and Owen initiated a good opening for Moss Jones, but Moss over-ran the ball. A minute later Badwick was hard pressed on the far side, and finally gave a corner. Owen centred the flag kick dexterously, and Parry and McCann shared the honours in netting. Here it should Jbe said that Mark Hughes not yet arrived. In fact he was absent for nearly twenty minutes of the first half. After an effective bit of foot- work by the right wing pair the Rhyl forwards attacked, but Thomas shot tamely. Thereafter the operations at both ends were of a scrappy and inert nature and the spectators exhibited "lIe of impatience. At length the home quintette again got into motion, %nd the Rhyl backs were found at fault. A penalty all but proved their andoingj a tolerable effort by MOSB skipping behind by a small margin. Two corners fol- lowed in quick succession, but the flag kicks were well oleared. Campbell and Parry led another attack, however, and Owen sent in a beautiful overhead centre, which gave much trouble to the .tintinc croalee. Williams broke up S pretty display iii dribbling between the Rhyl centre and right wing, and Moss cleared the ground With a fine^ 6print. However, rather than trans- tor to McCann, who was most favourably placed Ae dallied with the bail, and finally marred a good movement with a wretched pot at goal. Up till this point the home team had enjoyed "quite two-thirds of the game, but, with the exception of the goal already referred to, all their efforts to score were deservedly abortive deservedly because their work lacked dash and resource- fulness. Mark Hughes then made his appear- r anoe amid an encouraging cheer, and the visitors tallied somewhat. Nevertheless the "Reds" ttore than held their own, and McCann missed three opportunities—two the result of bad shoot- lag and one of ill-luck. The Rhyl right made rush soon afterwards and, but for e Campbell must have been beaten. A Buge punt by "O. E." again changed the venue, conceded a fruitless corner. McCann DIM a kick about twenty yards from his oppon- sntor net, and experienced the woret possible lack, tne bad actually touching the upright as ft passed by on the wrong side. Just before half-time Hallwood was given his first oppor- tunity to display hia capabilities. The Rhyl forwards a.nd a bunch of his own colleagues round him like bees, and two or three shots were directed at hia charge, grenrtuallv he cleared beautifully by leaping ftafl} at the ball as it, dropp&d ov6r glair friend? i m e heads, and applying his two fists to it. For the first time the crowd cheered enthusiastically. Half-time scoresCoiwyn Bay, one goal; Re- serves, nil. IMPROVING THE LEAD. When ends were changed Rhyl had the ad- vantage of the breeze and the slope, and they promptly swooped down upon Hallwood, who again roused a hearty cheer. The Reserves' left wing had beaten Campbell and Williams and the outside man whipped in a low-lying swift shot, to stop which was by no means an easy matter. From the far end of the net Hall- wood darted like a cat and just managed to get his hands to the ball as it reached the out- side poet on a level with the ground. In accom- plishing tms, however, he came into sharp collision with the upright, but, though in obvious pain, he threw the leather clear. There was an appeal for a goal, but Mr Vincent pointed to the corner, and as soon as Hallwood had recovered, a flag kick was sent in which Parry manoeuvred out of harm's way. Rhyl returned to the attack, however, and their right wing Thomas having exchanged places "with Harrison—engineered a few skilful movements. Williams, with the help of Wellings (who re- peatedly ran back to assist the rear rank). vigorously defended, and on at least two occasions averted disaster. Subsequently Campbell relieved, and McCann led brisk aggressive tactics at the other end, "which culminated in a fine kick from Tommy which beat Mark Hughes all the way. But the whistle had pre- viously sounded for a penalty against Rhyl for a foul within the "fatal area." McCann took the kick, but he directed the leather right into Mark's hands, and the visitors escaped cheaply. Neat work followed between David and E. E. Hughes on the Rhyl right, but the latter lost a golden opportunity by kicking wildly at the crucial moment. Desultory midfield play ended in a punt by Parry which placed Owen and Stanley Hughes in possession, and between them they carried operations well into the Rhyl penalty area. Moss then took up a well placed pass and netted neatly. A few minutes later McCann beat Mark Hughes with the third goal from an opening by Owen and Moss Jones. Mark m a gallant effort to clear by hurling himself full length on the ground, but before he had reached the ball it had crossed the line. Rhyl once more rallied courageously, but the "Reds," though inferior to their opponents in combined work, succeeded in maintaining the upper hand until within a few minutes of the close, when a well-deserved effort by the left wing materialised in the wished-for goal. This point would have been followed by another im- mediately afterwards, but for the bungling of the right wing. Final score: Coiwyn Bay, three goals; Rhyl Reserves, one goal.
BANGOR RESERVES~JTCARNAR-VON.…
BANGOR RESERVES~JTCARNAR- VON. -4 A FAST GAME. (By Recorder.) On Saturday the Bangor Reserves played their first match this season against Carnarvon, before a fair attendance of spectators. Mr Frank Beech, of Rhyl, officiated as referee. The teams were as follows:— Bangor Reserves: Ted Owen; J. Owen and H. Williams; T. A. Griffiths, Alf. Thomas, and Jones; H. Owen, Ll. Pritchard, Harry Jones (Chester), Joe Williams, and T. J. Evans. Carnarvon: G. H. Jones; Evan Hughes and W. R. Thomas; J. Williams, W. Hughes, and J. Griffiths; J. Jones, H. Roberts, W. Jones, Tom Roberts, and R. H. Roberts. Hwfa Williams, the Bangor skipper, winning the spin of the coin, elected to play towards the church end and against a very slight breeze. CWnarvon immediately pressed, but a foul kept them away for a while. They, however, quickly returned, W. Jones culminating the movement by shooting' over. Hwfa Williams was soon busy again, and in order to save a threatening position, was forced to kick out of play. From the throw-in the ball was nicely centred, and Ted Owen was tested and made but a weak clearance, and this for a moment jeopardised his charge. Eventually the ball was placed out of danger. A painfully weak attempt on the visiting team's goal by the home forwards was soon repelled, and Carnarvon returned to the attack, testing Owen again. Ted made a very lucky save, and conceded a corner, which re- sulted in a "vigorous struggle in goal mouth, H. Roberts finally finding the net; a success which greatly pleased the Canaries' supporters. After centreing the ball play was soon resumed in the home half, and Ted .Owen was kept on the alert. Up to this stage of the game the play of the Reserves was very ragged, and entirely lacking in combination. They, however, at last managed to break away only to end by shooting behind. But it was evident they were waking up at last, for after a bit of smart play Harry Jones (Chester), Bangor's new re- cruit, put m a teaser, which, however, J. Wil- liams saved beautifully. Immediately follow- ing LI. PritchaTd missed a fine opening through being over anxious, and shot wide. This por- tion of the game was all in the Reserve's favour, but they could do everything but score. CARNARVON STILL LEADING. Alfy Thomas, who was conspicuous throughout the game for his energetic work, ended a good bit of dribbling, with a shot that missed only by inches. Joe Williams then had a pot at goal, and missed by the width of the post. Ban- gor again threatened the visitors' goal, H. Owen swinging in a beauty from the extreme right. The homesters looked like scoring at last, when they were pulled up by Mir Beeon for impeding the ousrtodSan. Play was now; carried on in the homesters' territory. Tom Roberts, the Carnar- von veteran, showing eome clever footwork, whidh. however, ended in his putting the ball behind. From the goal-kick, which ensued, the Zhee,-To was manoeuvred up the ifeld in good style, and D- J. Evans screwed in a stinging shot, which G. H. Jones got rid of only by tttie greatest good luok, and he was forced to con- cede a corner, wihidh was put behind. Carnar- von seemed penned and utterly unable to get away. From a shot from the wing, LL Pritohard headed in fine styles but the custod- ian was -were, and saved tne situation by diverting the pall round the post. Operation ware tbia carried on in fnout of the Reperves* foal, and ufter an exciting struggle, Tom Ro- erte, at the third attempt, headed into the net. Later, the Bangor goal was again endan- fered through a weak clearance by J- Owe<n, ut Alfy Thcxmas cleared. Half-time score: Carnarvon 2. Banger Re- serves 0. Bangor immediately reopened by pressing, and forced a corner in the first few minutes. Play in front of goal followed, and a penalty was awarded against J. Williams for handling the ball. Alf. Thomas took the kick, but G. (flRHfflym (MKtPfc row" To PWWR Rr. H- Jomep made an excellent save. Carnarvon then visited the opposite goal, and forced a corner, whidh was again placed behind. End to end play ensued, and the Carnarvon custod- ian was furain tried with a- teaser, but man- aged it all right. HOMESTERS SCORE FROM A CORNER Wm. Jones tried to turn in a bouncer, but failed. Hrurry Jones (Chester) robbed W. R. Thomas nicely, and forced a corner, which was well placed. Llew.. Pritohard1 scoring splendid- 4. So uninteresting play followed, but five or six minutes later Bangor renewed the attack, and again forced a corner from which Joe Wil- liania added another goal, and tlhus equalised. After midfield play, the visiting defence was a^ain assailed, and Pritchard. after some ex- citing play in goal-mouth, put in a stinging shot which missed by a hair's breadth. After a rather-amart run, J. Jones (Carnarvon) tried a long scot, but Ted' Owen knew how to deal with it. At this stage, Carnarvon, who bad seemed to have loot heart, livened up, and forced two corners, but without result. Shortly afterwards, rather doubtful a penalty was awarded the Reserves, and Hughie Owen made no mistake- Bangor again pressed, and a clink- ing shot from the outside night tried G. H., who cleared. Shortjy after, another penalty was taken by H. Owen, who completely beat the custodian, and Joe Williams addted another goal a little later, making the final score Bangor Reserves 5, Carnarvon 2.
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-4 FRIENDLY MATCHES. LLANDUDNO AMATEURS V. CONWAY, A TAME GAME, WIN FOR THE AMATEURS. (By "Linesman.") The benefit match for H. O. Roberts, who in- jured has leg in the match with Conway last season, was played at Uandudno on Saturday between the Amateurs and Conway. The weather was fine, and tho turf was in a fairly good condition. The attendance, how- ever, left much to be desired, and it is feared that benificiare will not benefit much by the match. Mr Lloyd, of Conway, who acted as referee, lined the teams up in the following order;- Llandudno: Hobson; J. H. Jones and Harold Peanson; Jacob Williams, W. Owen, and Hall; Alderson, Brookes Evans, J. E. Williams (cap- tain), W. Settle Owen, and Will Stone. Conway: Hugh Hughes; Tom Jones and W. J. Jones; Shem Jones, Ted Evans, Wilson; T. Craven, D. T. Jones, T. Atherton, H. Thomas, and Sam Parry. Llandudno started, and in the first stages of the game Shem neatly dodged his old colleague Stone, on the left wing. Llandudno now com- menced to attack, but Shem kicked out. From the throw-in Will Stone got away on the left, and having passed Shem had only the custodian to beat. But Hughes, however, proved equal to the occasion, and saved in fine style. The ball now travelled towards the home goal, and for a few moments the citadel was in jeopardy. J. H. Jones, however, managed to clear, and Alderson obtaining possession raced away on the right, but was ruled offside. The Conway men gained no. advantage from the free kiok, and Johnny Williams having got the ball ran the leather up towards the visiters' goal, but Hughes ran out to meet him, and brought Off a olever 6ave. A movement on the Conway left wing for a moment looked dangerous, but it was checked by Brookes-Evans. Then fol- lowed a piece of very olever headwork, jp. which both teams participated. Shem raced away on the right, and forced a fruitless corner off Pearson. Wilson was fouled by Pearson, but no advantage was gained from the free kick. From the goal kick Alderson got down on the left, and centred accurately, Johnny Williams L. H. ROBERTS. Captain of the Conway team waa ready for the pass, and it seemed to the spectators that a goal was inevitable, but Tom Jones managed to save by conceding a corner, which Will Stone placed behind. Agai4 the Amateurs returned to the attack, and some exciting play ensued before the visitors' goal, Johnny Williams miskicking with only Hughes to beat. At this juncture Wilson, the Conway veteran, was displaying tine form. From a pass received from Tom Jones, Shem treated the spectators to a sprint, Pearson being forced to kick out to repel his attack. The Amateurs now gained ipossession of the leather, and play was quickly transferred to the other end, but Stone at the last moment kicked wide. The remainder of the first half did not pro- duoe any exciting incidents. Several fruitless corners were forced, and Tom Jones once handled the ball, but the home team gained no advantage from the free kick. Jacob Wil- liams fouled Sam Parry in the closing stages of the initial half, and Parry taking the free kiok "potted" for goal. It waa a well judged shot, but Hobson managed to bring off a. save. Johnny Williams then took the ball up to the Conway goal, but Hughes was equal to the occasion, and saved a hot shot at the expense of a corner from which, however, no advantage accrued. Conway were pressing when the re- feree whistled for half-time, neither side having scored. A BLANK SHEET. — Half-time score: Llandudno Amateurs,O; Con- wav, 0. The second half commenced with a forward movement by the "Blues," but Johnny Wil- liams getting possession raced down the field with the ball at his toes. He, however, failed to find the net. Thomas, the Conway inside left, then went off on his own, but shot wide. Oonway led by Tommy Athcrton, now vigorous- ly attaclced the Llandudno goal, but J. Jones clearing passed to Stone, who, however, was offside. The next feature of the game was a fine snot by Settle Owen, which the visiting custodian succeeded in saving. A moment later Settle repeated his attempt, but this time his shot went wide of the mark. Conway now returned to the attack, and some pretty hot work was witnessed- in front of the home goal. A nicely placed shot from Atherton seemed likely to claim a goal for the visitors, but Hob- eon rose to the occasion, and tipped the leather over the bar. The homesters managed to clear the oorner but the "Blues" again came into action, and onoe Hobson was forced to leave the goal, and rush out to save. A long shot from the foot of J. H. Jones transferred play to the Conway goal, and Hughes bad some hot J shots to deal with. The redoubtable "Johnny" had extremely hard lines. THE WINNING GOAL. W. Settle Owen, after a fine display of clever footwork, got into a good position and banged the leather into the net with a shot which went right across the goal mouth. This reverse spurred the visitors, and for a time the home defence were hard pressed. Play, however, was soon transferred to the visiting goal, but Johnny WLliams again missed. Play was still at the Conway end when the whistle blew for time. Final score; Llandudno Amateurs, 1; Con- way, 0.
HOLYHEAD v. CREWE WORKS.
HOLYHEAD v. CREWE WORKS. THE CHAMPIONS BEATEN. The Holyhead Club opened their season on Saturday in a friendly encounter with Crewe Works, and were well beaten. Mr Shaw, of Cheshire, acted as referee. The teams were re- presented by the following players;- Crewe: GoaJ, Harding; full backs, Hassall and Robbins; half-backs, Hollier, Vaughan, and Nevitt; forward, Davies, Wyatt, Fisher, McDonald, and Wrench. Holyhead: Goal, Collier; full backs, Conlan and Parry; half-backs, D. R. Evans, Taylor, and R. Ellia; forwards, H. Roberts, W. Brown, J. Rowlands, J. Jones, and H. Brown. As will be observed Bogue and W. T. Jones did not a.p.a.r, with the result that D. R. Evans and J. Jones were included in the team. Skipper Conlon having won the toss the home- sters decided to face the railway. Rowlands having set the sphere moving, Wrench gained possession and raced along the left, but was pulled up b|y Qonlan before he could part. Will Brown after a short skirmish with McDonald gained possession, and parted to his brother, who in turn swung the leather across to Roberts, but the latter failed to reach it. A fine run by Wrench caused excitement. He swung the ball across to Davies, who sent in a beauty, which Collier successfully negotiated. A melee ensued, the pressure being at last relieved by Roberts. From a throw in the home territory Fisher severely tested Collier. Rowlands secured and dashed down the field and parted to W. Brown, who sent an overhead shot a trifle wide. A movement by the visitors' lett was spoiled by Conlan, who sent the ball down. the field. The brothers Brown, after some intricate operations against the contending backs, failed to realise their desire. Dick Ellis then became conspicuous in midfield. Being in considerable difficulties, the little man calmily sat on the ball, and indulged in an eccentric move- ment, while five Crewe men attempted to wrest the leather from him. Parry, with a rush, came to his rescue and lifted the ball out of danger. The incident was the cause of considerable amusement. Several attacks by the home forwards were successfully met, and a oouple of corners proved futile. At last H. Roberts centred to J. Jones, who took advantage of his opportunity, and scored the firej. point for Holyhead. Conlan, evidently elated, made a solo run down the field, but fell near the goal mouth. Fisher, observing a good chance, rushed along the centre, but when on the point of shooting was charged by the burly back. The home for- wards then advanced, Rowlands severely testing Harding. Wrench centring from the left cor- ner, gave Fisher a chance, but the leather crashed against the upright. From a throw Wrench sent in a stinger. Collier kicked out, but the leather struck the upright and slipped into the npt, A dash by Rowlands ended in I-laesall handling. Parry was entrusted with tho penalty, and easily beat Harding. This was followed by two brilliant shots by Ellis and Rotberts, both of which Harding negotiated olevexly. A dash by the visitors' forwards re- sulted in Conlan handling within the penalty area. Fisher took the penalty kick, and sent in a grounder which slapped into the net. The homesters now pressed, Taylor having a couple of hard lines. H. Brown at last scored over the defenders' heads. Even play followed for some time. v At half-time Holyhead led by three goals to two. having restarted, Collier only Baved from Wyatt by falling his whole length, just tip- ping the leather on one side. A dash by the homesters resulted in Crewe handling within the prohibited area, but Parry kicked the leather against the cross-bar, much to the relief of the visitors. At this period of the game Holyhead appeared to disadvantage, and Jacked dash and initiative. During a melee Fisher sent in a fast ahot. Collier fisted out, but Evans turned his back to the ball with the result that it re- bounded into the net. In lees than 30 seconds Crewe again netted the leather. This reverse seemed to awake the homesters, who attacked strongly, and Taylor scored the fourth goal. f w^_ '°^OW€d by Crewe scoring their sixth 8 j* i. homesters from that period to the end showed eome of their old form, and at- tacked ipersistently, but they found it impossible to get past Harding. The game resulted as follows: Crewe. 6: Holv- head, 4.
PWLLHELI v. OSWESTRY.
PWLLHELI v. OSWESTRY. HOMESTERS VICTORIOUS. (By There being a large number of excursionists from Oswestry at Pwllheli, on Saturday, they organised a friendly match with the Town Club, on tho Recreation Grounds, and the spectators numbered about 500. The visitors were repre- sented by the followingGoal, F. Dodd; full backs, W. Evans; G. Lewis; half-backs, R. Dar vies, H. Rowlands, Pennington; forwards, W. Jones, W. Wellings, T. Fahy, T. Morgan, Oliver. ° The Pwllheli team was constituted as follows: —Goal, Bob Williams; full backs, O. Jones, Bob Pugh; half-backs, Bob Ellis, Jimmy Jones, Ed- ward Jones; forwards, Griffith Roberts, William Griffith, Thompson, H. E. Jones, W. C. Morris. M-r J. H. Hughe6, Oswestry, was the referee. The homester3 commenced well, and worked the ball to the left of the visitors' goal. A good shot was made, but the attempt was abor- tive. Bad dribbling by the visitors ensued in a corner, from which, however, the citadel was not captured. The visitors exerted themselves, but failed to convert a splendid chance. The homesters showed considerable smartness in back kicking, which often caused the visitors some discomfiture. A corner led to Oswestry being placed in a dangerous position, and a point appeared immiment in favour of Pwllheli, but the defence proved effective. Instantly the operations were at the other end Oswestry get- ting a oorner. It was beautifully piiaced and the custodian sent the ball back to the left, and it was again shot straight for goal, but the goal- keeper cleared splendidly. Frequent fouls ensued. The Pwllheli backs essayed a kick for goal, but were futile. Pressure followed, and one of the ho-raesterw forwards was whistled outside the moment he spun the leather into goal. Half-time was reached with a blank 6heet. The second half opened more favourable to the visitors, and they nearly scored by a well placed kick from the left. The sphere grazed the outside of the post. Then they bucked up and a stirring attack followed. A header nearfv attained the needful, but still the sphere was kept outside. This was followed by a corner which was badly placed. Again the visitors were hard pressed, but their goalkeeper saved the situation. Having cleared their territory the Oswalds tried a bout of short passing but somehow failed to do the right thing,' thus giving opportunities to the homesters to recover lost ground. A corner gave a short relief, but hostilities were renewed, and at last W. C. Morris scored Pwllheli's first point. The visitors hereafter showed signs of fag, whilst the homesters appeared more vigorous and W. Griffith notched a second goal for Pwll- heli, and this was soon followed by a third goal from the foot of W. C. Morris. Result: Pwllheli, 3; Oswestry, 0.
DENBIGH v. CORWEN. -
DENBIGH v. CORWEN. The Denbigh Town Football Team played Corwen on Saturday at the Graig field. A WJS by a Iar £ e number of spectators, and resulted in a win for the home- sters by two goals to nil.
LLECHID SWIFTS FOOTBALL CLUB.-
LLECHID SWIFTS FOOTBALL CLUB. This club has secured for their practices and matches, the cricket field, near Coetmor Farin Bethesda. The officials for the coming season are as follows :—Captam, Mr Willie Evans • vice- captain, Mr Richard Roberts; hon. treasurer, Mr W. J. Williams; hon. secretary, Mr W. J. Jones, 13, Rachub, Llanllechid. The hon. secretary would be pleased to hear of junior teams in want L of fixtures.
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FOOTBALL PROSPECTS AT LLANRWST.…
FOOTBALL PROSPECTS AT LLANRWST. Provided the playing members of the ilanrwkt Football Club go into strict training, the pros- pects in the first division of the North Wales Coast League are bright for this season. Two practice games have been held, but meet of the players show signs of being out of train- ing. On Saturday a match was arranged between the probable hrst eleven and an eleven got up by Mr A. Morley Jones, resulting in a win for the town, after a very fast game, of three goals to one. Finchett, between the sticks, is prettl safe, but he can do with some sound practice. W. Owen and the veteran Will Trevor, at back, have not found their form this season yet, and their play on Saturday lacked judgment. Dei Thomas, the veteran centre half, was missing on Saturday, but his place in the eleven la safe, he never being out of form. The brothers Grenville and Jim Jones, on the left and right half respectively, play a ripping tackling game, and are a constant worry to the opposing for- wards. The proposed forward line is a very light one, with the exception of Captain Chis- holm, who will lead the front rank. He can very usefully use weight when it becomes necessary. There are several forwards to select from on the wingB, amongst whom are Cheet- ham, Norman Jones, A. Carter, Ned Griffiths, Humphrey Roberts, Arthur Richards, K. Elias, and others. The first League match takes place on Satur- day, when Rhyl will visit Gwydr Park. The match will be a very keen one, as both elevens fought hard against each other in the final of the Junior Cup last season.
NOTES AND COMMENTS. ---
NOTES AND COMMENTS. (BY "CRITICUS.") COLWYN BAY. As stated elsewhere, the League game between Colwyn Bay and the Rhyl Reserves on Saturday was not up to the ordinary standard. Until within ten minutes of the end very little strenu- ous football was played. Nevertheless several of the participants worked very hard throughout. Chief amongst those on the home side was Wellings, the centre-half. Tom is never lacking in vim, but on Saturday he was even more in- dustrious than usual. He fed his front line with 'sound judgment; he tackled well, and he used his feet with skill. In Parry he found a capital assistant, but Rowlands was spasmodic good and bad in turns. Of the forwards McCann and Owen were perhaps the best of a moderate quin- tette. McCann was far from himself in front of goal, but he made up for this by his industry. Owen could well have been given more to do, for he rarely failed when called upon. His "be- setting sin" was a proneness to leap over the ball when "trapped" by an opponent rather than adopt the proper method of dispossessing him of it. In short, Owen is still on the timid rather than the rough side. Moss Jones ap- peared to suffer from the same complaint occa- sionally, but he was as fleet-footed as ever. « W, T. Jones was less in evidence than usual, but he played a useful game. Stanley Hughes: the new comer, is somewhat light in weight, and, though nervouo at the outset, he gve good promise. Stanley knows the game and the way to pliy it. When he has cultivated a better knowledge of his colleagues' methods he will make a no mean player. At back Williams was the b).ter of the couple, but Campbell perpetra- ted few mistakes of consequence. Hallwood ktpt goal well. w < < On the Rhyl side the 4w0 backs were not up to their ieputaiion. A3 a rule they played too near the pack, with the result that they were fiequently running after the ball when they sbould be going to meet it, and this is a risky business whe"1 such speedy wing men as Moss Jones and Owen figure as opponents. Mark Hughes was not to be blamed for the three pcinte registered by the "Reds," and the man- ner in which he dealt with McCann's penalty kick evidenced his ability. Of the halves Wynn Ellis was the most useful, whilst Jl. R. Thomas and Dai-id Hughes were, perhaps, the best of the forwards. Generally speaking, Colwyn Bay de- served their victory because, though they were inferior to their guests in combination, they were quicker on the BalLand more consistent in their work—which is not saying much. On Saturday the Bayites are due at Llan- dudno to meet the Amateurs in a return friendly encounter. After the display of the team on Saturday, it has been decided to place the same eleven again in the field. The players will thus beC. Hallwood, goal; R. Campbell and 0. E. Williams, full backs; W. Saunders, T. Wellings, and R. Rowlands, halves; Moss Jones, W. T. Jones, T. McCann (capt.), Stanley Hughes, and J. Ll. Owen, forwards. Reserves: D. H. Skelsey, E. Griffiths. ? a HOLYHEAD. After the result of the match between Bangor and Crewe, Holyhead thought they had an "easy thing" on last Saturday, and took matters too Oooly, with the inevitable result that they were well beaten. w w w w Vaughan, the Crewe centre-half, and the best man in the team, who is working at Holyhead, has signed on for the Swifts. » The Holyhead team, until within ten minutes of the end of the match, did not appear to exert themselves in the least, and made but little at- tempt at combination. Skipper Conlan is a full back, but he left his position undefended op several occasions and dashed amid the forwards with the evident determination to score. He is not backward in coming forward, our Tom. 0 0 0 Of the two new men, J. Jones was by far the best man. He was quick and active, and his agility made up for his lack of weight. Jack Rowlands was palpably out of form, W. Brown appeared lame, but H. Brown and H. Roberts showed some of their old form. Taylor played a great game, and was ably assisted by Dick Ellis. it » Cor.lan and Parry were not as safe as usual, while Collier made one or two serious mistakes, although ho cioared some scorchels. » Jt is to be hoped that in future both Bogue and W. T Jones will make it convenient to play for their side, as their absence from the team causes a serious weakness. Bogue gives to the forward line much life and energy, which were seriously lacking on Saturday, while W. T. Jones's tackling is the means of breaking up at. tempted combinations on the part of opponents < « If the Swifts desire to keep the cups in their possession, they will have to make ft far better display than they did on Saturday. The system (or want of it) of rushing their opponents at the expense of scientific display is a mistake. They should study combination, and not pass the leather, as is too often done, to their opponents. Let them take a leaf from Ellis' book and al- ways place the ball where it should go. It « The absence of Bogue and Jonet fiomewhat dis- organised the team, but to be beaten by Crewe by six goals to four is most disappointing to their supporters, and no doubt if their future play proves as disappointing the public will quickly loose interest in the game. Buck uP. Swifts, and keep up your reputation. < ? LLANDUDNO. The game played at Llandudno on Saturday was by no means as interesting or exciting as one usually expects to witness, when two such teams as Conway and the Amateurs meet. Of course, this is to be attributed to the "friendly" nature of the game. There are no points to be won, hence the happy-go-lucky movements of the {>layers. How then could it be expected that a arge number of spectators would attend when such a -state of affairs existed, and the conse- quence was that the player for whose benefit the match was arranged did not receive half the amount that would have been derived from a League fixture. » » No one was surprised at the result of the match. Indeed, the wonder was that Conway did not sustain a heavier defeat than one goal to nilj as they most probably would have done had not their defence played such a fine game. When one considers that only three of the Con- way first team played, and that juniors opposed a team like the Amateurs so successfully, that alone is ample proof that the suggested junior league would prov.i a success as far as Conway is concerned. Neither of the teams displayed brilliant form, but the Llandudno forwards showed better combination than did those of the visiting roam. This, I think, is to be attributed to the fact that most of the Conway forward ine waa composed of reserves, whist the Ama- teurs were nearly at full strength. It. The Conway half-back' line contained only Shem Jones of the first team, and the forward line were all reserves, with the exception of Atherton, who proved a tower of strength to the [ Conway team* Johnny Williams, the home skipper, played a good game, and led his forwards to the attack in fine style. If only there had been a bit more life in the play, the game might have proved in- teresting, as it was, however, it can only be termed tame. v
COLWYN BAY SPARKS.
COLWYN BAY SPARKS. It is remarked that Captain McCann, of Coiwyn, left his "shooting boots" at home on Saturday. • II It • That this was a singular oversight on the part of Tom. » » II That as a rule he is a "dead snip" on the net if within reasonable distance. 9 + • • That on Saturday he missed three if not four rare opportunities. » » » 0 ( That young "Stan" Hughes will make a good "Soccer' forward by and bye. ♦ • » • That he was a trifle shy on Saturday — possibly because it was his debut in Leagua circles. That the Selection Committee WHO satisfied with his exhibition, and have chosen him-and in fact the whole team to pay the leturn "friendly" at Llandudno on Saturday* m m • « That Hallwood had little to ao CM SaturJayi but he had that little well. < < < That he is little the worse for his i!csc caress with the goal poet. II 0 0 That he is convinced the timber wne as hard as nails," nevertheless. < « That Walter Parry fell into line w-ih the "Reds" very readily. < < < That he is something of an idol amongst Col. wyn Bay spectators—when he figures a.mong»t their favourites. w w x That the Colwyn Bay spectators wou.d do well to refrain from encouraging unnecessary roughness in home games, because away matches (with their (possibilities) follow, That the "Reds" find Mr Purdy's gift a very useful one. # That other clubs on the coast might well secure similar accommodation for dressing. # That a small wooden pavilion coistis littlo. » That, now they have a pavilion, the Oolwyn Bay Club should provide the Press repreeenta- tives with suitable accommodation tor writing. That writing is a difficult matter when wind and rain interferes with one's work. 0 s That Coiwyn Bay will be engaged in their next League tussle at Llanrwst on Saturday week. • That the Colwyn Bay team wore black armletp on Saturday in memory of the late club treasurer, Mr William Jqnes, who had passed away a couple of days previously. < < That the cluib passed a vote of condolence with the family of the deceased, and appointed representatives to attend the funeral on behalf of the club and team. » That, singularly enough, the Rhyl first eleven, were on the same day wearing crepe in memory of Mr William Jones's brother, a staunch sup- at porter of their club, who also died last week. » That the Rhyl "Combination men" did not show to much advantage against Coiwyn Bay on Saturday. < « That they were closely watched and that to good effect. That the Colwyn Bay Wednesdays have de- cided to enter the Wednesday League this sea- son. w w < That they are making application for the rent- ing of the ground held by the town team -a That Mr T. EHis, the hon. secretary, is work- ing hard for the success of the club. That no captain has yet been chosen* « That the selection has been left to the players to make on their first appearance. # That the committee have new men in view. # # That the season will be started successfully from a financial point of view.
CONWAY AND LLANDUDNQ WHISPER-SI
CONWAY AND LLANDUDNQ WHISPER-S "A very tame game" was the verdict at Llan-I dudno on Saturday. < < « It was a typical "friendly," and the Amateurs deserved their win. » They showed better combination than the "Conoviums." w w w Hobson did not have much work. < A Aldereon treated the spectators to a. few of his sprints. # # » • Tom Jones, the Conway back, kept his eye on him. » < The skipper of the Amateurs played well, and "potted" freely. » » He went "all on his lonesome" several times. played a good game, and only miskicked once. # # Stone was good on the left, and proved him- self a good sprinter. Pearson was a steady back, and J. H. Jones 6roved a good partner, kicking well and clearing loroughly. « < 'The Amateurs are in for three cups, the North Wales Coast Cup, the North Wales Amateur Oup, and the North Wailes Coast Junior Cup. • • < « They play a return "friendly" with Colwyn Bay on Saturday, at Llandudno, and on the Saturday following they have a League fixture at Conway. » « The Amateurs don't mean to be "knocked out" in the final tie this season. » » » Holyhead will find that Llandudno team have profited by experience. • • • • They don't stand go much in awle of the mighty Conlan now. t < Several changes were made In the Conway ranka at the last moment. Hughie Hughes has proved a veritable "find," and he will develop into a gem of a custodian with practice. • • • m "Settle" Owen scored the only goal with ono of bis "dead shots." • • • # Tommy Atherton was the best man on the ( field but had no one to back him up. » « r Only three of the Conway first team played for the reason that several members work on the railway. » Had the full team been there the Amateurs would have fared badly. 8 • • • Wilson is still as game as ever, and displayed that fact on Saturday. < < Referees are scarce on the coast. There are many on the list, but few available, # Conway play Beaumaris on the banks of Menai next Saturday. Mr J. C. Thomas, of Bangor will act as referee. He is the youngest knight of the whistle on the list. < Conway's first cup tie is to 'be played <m October 12th for the North Wales Amateur Cup. » # » » They have two League fixtures, one with Ban- for and one with Llandudno to put them in orm before the event.
LLANRWST-NUGGETS.
LLANRWST-NUGGETS. It looks as if the "Rooeterp" a.re somewhat beftnimd band over their preliminary preparations. < < Tha-t no doubt they will come up to scratch as of vore, because they possess the required enthusiasm and the men to make a. brave fight this year. N • • That amongst the men several blood*" Will be found auripg tli-e season. _0_ That quite a number of crack players are to be found amongst those employed at the new, works at Dolgar-rog. » < < That the Llanrwst executive are busy cultivao ting their good graces, and that if their over. tures are successful the Roosters will crow right merrily at an early date,
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BANGOR BITS. Although the Bangor Reserves started rather badly they were too good for their opponents, Carnarvon, In the second half of the game oA Saturday. The play of the Carnarvon forwards was very, scraggy, and the back play left muoh to b¥ desired. » < It was whispered that Bangor have secured the services ol Jones, Carnarvon's outside left, who ought to prove a useful acquisition. Also, that they wanted the custodian, but if didn't come off. < Pity the teams did not wear a contrast fa colours, much confusion would have been avoided. » < Players on both sides were often completely to a loss, and much passing to opponents took place.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. SEPTEMBER FIXTURES. The following fixtures have been arrajnge4 for this month:- September 21st.—Beaumaris "1.. Conwayjj referee^ Mr C- J. Thomas, Bangor. September 21st.—Llanrwst v. Rhyl j refeoreck Mr R. Hereee, Llandudmo. September 28th.-OOnway v. Llandudno; re* feree. Mr F. Beooh, Rhyl. September 28th.—Carnarvon y. Blaenau FØiItI tdniog; referee, Mr J. Robert., Bangor. September 28t-h.-Deauma-ris v. Rhyl; refeorefe Mr W. lil. Jones,. Llanrwst. September 28t!h.-Holytbea.d v. Denbigh: mike feree, Mr J. H. Vineen4 Llandudmo. September 28th.—Llanrwst v. Colwyn Bayll [referee, Mr C. J. Thomas, Bangor.
COLWYN BAY FOOTBALL CLUB,
COLWYN BAY FOOTBALL CLUB, FIXTURES. 1907-8, Sept. 21. Llandudno (a). (J.) Sept. 28. Llanrwst (a). (L.) Oct. 5. Oct. 12. N.W.C.A. Cup. 1st Bound. 8ct- 19. ci. 20. N.W.J. Cup. let Round. Nov. 2. Holyhead (a). (L.) and Preliminary Bound W.A. Cup. Nov. 9. N.W.C.J. Cup. 2nd Bound, Nov. 16. Denbigh (h). CL.) Nov. 23. Denbigh (a). (L.) Nov. 30. BI. Festinioir (a). (L.) Deo. 7. Oonway (h). (L.) Dec. 14. W.A. Cup. 2nd Bound. Dec. 1.. 8ee. 26. Bhyl (a). (L.) ec. 28. Conway (a). (L.) Jan. 1. Llanrwst (h). (L.) Jan. 4. Llandudno (h). (*L.) and 3rd Bouadf Jan. 11. Beaumaris (a). (L.) Jan. 18. W.A. Cup and N.W.C.A. Cup. 3rd Bciml, Jan. 25. Feb. 1. Llandudno (h). (L.) and Semi-final W.C A X Cup. Feb. 8. Bangor (a). (L.) and Semi-ifnal N.W.O.A Cup. feb. 15. Beaumaris (h). (L.) eb. 22. Carnarvon (a). (L.) and Semi-final N.W.O.i, Cup. Feb. 29. Bangor (h). CL.) and Final N.W.C.J. Cufr, Mar. 7. W.A. Cup. 4th Bound. Mar. 14. Carnarvon (h), (L.) Mar. 21. Semi-final W.A. CUD. Mar. 28. April 4. N.W.C.A. Cup Final. April 11. Festiniog (b). CL.) April 18. April 23. Holyhead (h). (L.) (L.) denotes League matches and (P.) friendly gameit
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LLANRWST FOOTBALL CLUB, leaarue Fixtures* Sept. 21. Bhyl (h). Sept. 28. Coiwyn Bay (h)« Oct. 6. Denbigh (a). Oct. 13- Set. 19. Denbigh (h), A Oct. 26. Nov. a, Nov. 9. Nov. 16. Nov. 23. u- Nov. 30. Bangor (h). Dec. 7. Festiniog (h)« Sec. 14. Bangor (a). ec. 21. Conway (h). Dec. 26. Holyhead (a). Dec. 28. Jan. 1. Coiwyn Bay (a), Jan. 4. Jan. 11. Llandudno (h). Jan. 18. Festiniog (a). Jan. 25. Feb. 1. Bhyl (a). Feb. 8. Llandudno (a)., Feb. 15. Feb. 15. Feb. 23. Beaumaris (h)« Feb. 29. Feb. 29. Mar. 7. Carnarvon (a)., Mar. If Mar. 21. Holyhead (h). Mar. 28. Carnarvon (n\, April 4. Beaupiaris (a). April 11. Conway (a). April 25.
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RHYL FOOTBALL CLUB. Sept. 21 Tranmere English Cup hOOlef 28 Welshpool Home1* Oct. 5 First Round English Cup Awayv „ 12 Crewe Horn*, n 19 Connah's Quay Away* „ 23 Second Round Eng-llish Oup Nov. 2 Bangor AwaJy^, „ 9 Chester Away* 16 Chirk Hom „ 23 Druids Awayt 30 Tranmere Home* Dec. 7 Second Round Welsh Cuip „ 14 Bangor Homflt 21 Connah's Quay 25 Christmas Day „ 26 Boxing Day 28 Wrexham Aw&A Jan. 4 Wrexham Home. „ 11 Third Round Weigh Cup 18 Chirk Away* 25 Birkenhead Aways Feb. 1 „ 8 Crewe Away, „ 15 Druids Homø. „ 22 Nantwich A w ar, „ 29 March 7 Whitchurch Homei« „ 14 Chester Homei. „ 21 Oswestry Home, 28 Tranmere Awavu April 4 Nantwich Hoan? 11 Will ton u»rcli „ 17 Good Friday 18 Birkenhead Home. „ 20 Eaeter Monday „ 25 Welshpool The headquarters of the olmb is at tiho Bir- mingham Arme.
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