The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

r FIRST DIVISION LP-AGUE. Results UP to Satufrdlav. December 7 th: — Goals. P. W. L D. F. A- Pts. Manchester U-. 16 14 2 0 50 21 28 Sheffield W 16 10 4 2 33 22 22 Newcastle U 16 8 5 3 30 21 19 Bury H 7 5 5 28 25 19 Bristol City 16 7 6 5 31 30 17 ? Manchester C. 14 5 3 6 27 23 16 Liverpool 15 7 6 2 32 20 16 i Evearton 15 7 6 2 33 27 16 Preston N- E.. 16 6 7 3 23 25 15 Bolton W'cbers. 14 7 6 1 22 24 15 Woo-lwioh A .16 6 7 3 22 26 15 Notts County 17 b 8 3 18 25 15 Blackburn R-. 16 7 9 0 21 29 14 Aston Villa 16 5 7 4 24 35 14 Sheffield U- 14 5 6 3 25 26 13 Notts Fewest 15 5 7 3 24 27 13 Middlesbrough 16 *5 8 3 16 19 13 Sunderl^id 16 5 9 2 27 30 12 Chelsea 16 5 9 2 19 34 12 Birmingham 15 3 10 2 16 32 8 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Liverpool 5. Aston Villa 0. Newcastle United 2. Evearton 1. Notts Forest 2, Notts County 0. Manchester United 2, Bristol City 1. Ohedaea 2. Manchester City 2. Bolton Wanderers 3, Woolwich Arsenal 1. Blackburn Rovers 2, Sheffi-elci Wednesday 0. Sheffield United 2, Preston North End 0. Bury 2, Middlesbrough 0. Sunderland 2. Birmingham 0- SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE. Results up to Sttturctky, December 7th:- Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A- Pts- Huli City 17 10 5 2 28 20 22 CMcham A- 14 10 3 1 26 12 21 West Borem. A- 16 9 4 3 24 12 21 Derby County 14 9 3 2 35 15 20 FuEham 16 10 6 0 36 20 20 Bradford C. 14 8 3 3 33 11 19 Burnley 16 7 5 4 28 25 18 Leicester Fosse 15 6 4 5 25 19 17 Stockport C. 15 5 3 7 19 14 17 BaxnsLey 13 6 4 3 26 15 15 Stoke 17 7 9 1 26 23 15 Leech City 15 6 6 3 28 36 15 W'hamptan W. 16 4 7 5 12 18 13 Clapton Orient 15 6 8 1 18 32 13 Grimsby Town.. 16 4 8 4 17 26 12 Gains'ou& T. 16 5 9 2 22 38 12 Blackpool. 15 2 8 5 23 30 9 Chesterfield 14 2 7 5 15 35 9 Glcssop 13 2 8 3 15 30 7 Lincoln City 15 3 11 1 17 42 7 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Blackpool 4. Lincoln City 3. Gainsborough Trinity 2, Burnley 0- Wast Btromwich Albion 1, Hull City 0. Bradford City 1, Grimsby Town 0. Darby County 3, Stoke 0. Fulham 3, Leicester Fosse 2- THE COMBINATION. Results up to Saturday, December 7th:- Goals. P. W L D. F. A. Pte- Trainmero R. 9 9 0 0 35 10 18 Chester 10 7 2 1 38 15 15 Whitchurch 8 7 1 0 35 8 14 Crewe Alex. 11 7 4 0 29 18 14 Connah's Quay 12 6 4 2 25 32 14 Oswestry 7 4 0 3 22 9 11 Druids 8 4 3 1 23 17 9 Wrexham 13 3 8 2 29 35 8 Bangor 10 3 6 1 18 34 7 Chirk 7 3 4 C 14 15 6 Naaitwich 8 2 5 1 15 22 5 Rhyl 7 1 6 0 9 27 2 Birkenhead 8 1 7 0 9 27 2 Wedabpool • 8 0 7 1 10 38 1 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Tramraetre Rovers 4, Whitohurch 1. Chester 5, Welshpool 1. Oswestry United 5, Bangor 1. Druids 2. Crewe Alexandra 1. THE WELSH CUP. Results of Saturday's matches:- Aberystwyth 7, Newtown 0. Chirk 2, Buckley Engineers 1. Connah's Quay 3. Nantwich 1. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION. (U North Wales Chronicle" Challenge CUD.) Results up to Satmrdlay, December 7tlh:- Goals. P. W. D. L. F. A. P. fceaumans .8 6 1 1 26 11 13 Holjlead 5 4 1 0 19 7 8 Rhyl Peb-erve 8 3 3 2 21 17 8 Carnarvon U 7 3 3 1 23 15 7 Lknrwat .6 3 2 1 11 11 7 Bangor Res 5 2 1 2 15 13 6 Colwyn Bay 5 3 2 0 10 11 6 Llaoidudno A 5 2 3 0 6 10 4 Blaenau Fes 5 2 3 0 11 22 4 Denbigh 6 1 4 1 7 15 3 Conway. 6 0 6 0 11 28 0 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Div. I.—Llanrwst 2, Festiniog 1. Colwyn Bay 2, Conway 1. Llandudno 1, Denbigh 0. Bangor Res. 3, Rhyl Res. 3. Beaumaris 4, Carnarvoxi 1.

BANGOR RESERVE v. RHYL RESERVE. A SENSATIONAL FINISH. (By "Recorder.") This match was played at Bangor an Sat- urday, before a fair-sized crowd. The visitors were at top strength, but the home team con- tained several new players. The teams wore — Bangor: Ted Owen; Henderson, Harris; W. Jones. H. J- Davies, T. A. Griffiths; T. J. Evans, Joe Wiiiiliams. Dick Jones, Llew Pritch- a.rd, and Hughie Owen- Rhyl Resene: Birch; Roberts, Ellis; W. Williams. J. W. Ellis, J. Hughes; Rt. Hughes, Ehvyn Jones, D- Hughes, Robeits, Harrison.' The game opened quietly, and in the open- ing stages Joe Williams was hurt. The visi- tors soon showed that they niftnt business, and R- Hughes ran through the home dlefe. but finished weakly. T. J. Evans, the home out- side left, conveyed the bail down the field, and so manoeuvred mattens that Dick Jones found JumseBf in front of Birch whom he easily de- feated with a grounder. By bot.h sides passing was being overdone, and there was verv little shooting at goal. Rhyl monopolised a good Slice of the game, and Wm. Williams had a' well-directed pot at the Bangor goal. At the other end, Llew Pritchard should have scored, but T. J. Evans a minute later almcet did the trick. The visitors now and then indulged in some promising runs, but Henderson continual- ty nipped them in the bud. Huge Owen scorched along the right wing at top speed, finishing un with a ground shot, which Birch endeavoured to kick out. but he made the mistake of landing the ball at Joe Williams's foot, and in an instant Bangor were two up. The Rhyl goal had several nar- row escapee, though the homesters did' not have all their own way, D. Hughes, the visit- ing centre-forward. making a fine run. finally forcing a corner, f.rom which, bowevex, notldng tangible resulted. J. W- Ellis was cheered for a grand shot at the Bangor citadel, and near the interval Harrison brought Ted Owen to his knees. Half-tuneBangor 2, Rhyl nil. The opening stages of the second half saw Rhyl vigorously pressing, but the home <fe- fence oamle out on top. Bangor should have Scored, but Joe Williams sent vary wide in- deed. The ball travelled quickly from end to end, but the homesters had the bulk of play. AmicP a hum of excitement, T. J. Evans darted along the left wing, but Ellis checked him though not a minute too soon- Harris jeopar- dised his side by fouling an inch or two outside tiho penalty line. RHYL VERY PERSISTENT. Rhyl were very persistent, and if their shots goalwards had a little more sting the Bangor goal must have fallen. Ten minutes from the finish, Roberts, the visiting outside lia5t; work: ed the ball down the field, and his partingsi.ot cannoned against T. A. Griffith, and- the ball Trent oast Ted Owen, who was not expecting it- In less than a minute, Hughes levelled tlie acorea. The crowd egged on the home team, and 11Owen pleased them by c-isnjciinig in tt clinking shot from loner range. Birch waited! for the ball, but it went clean over his head into the net. Both teams strove hard for mastery, and a few minutes from the end Rhyl secured a corner, but nothing- came c<f it. Directly, afterward#, Rhyl secured a foul from which Harrison scored, and thereby placed the teatrs on a level again. T. J. Evans missed for Bangor with an open goal in the last Jnirtiiiite- Pinal: Bangor 3, Rhyl 3* r S't I

COLWYN BAY v. CONWAY. REDS LUCKY TO WIN. CONWAY MISS TWO PENALTIES. The above teams met on the Rhos Field on Saturday, before a very poor attenidiance- Con- way, who are ait the bottom of the League ladder, have not won a single match, and some doubt was entertained as to their fuJ- filling this fixture. The "Rede," who have been doing so well of late, wote without Moss Jones. Will. Jones, Bob Rowlands. ancf Dick Rowlands, and some .difficulty was experienced in filling their xle- apeotive positions. The visitors arrived a quarter of an hour late- Mr Referee A. C. Slater, of Llandudno, who had charge of affairs, lined the tearua up as follow: Colwyn Bay: C. Hall wood, poal; H. Hug-lies, R. Morris, backs; Ned Griffiths, T. Wellings, O. E. WiMiams. haflves; Will. Hughes, J. T, Owen, T. McCann (capt.), Stan. Hughes, and J. Ll. Owen, forwards. Conway: J. Hughes, gcal; Tom Janes, O. Ellis, backs; Sbem- Jones, J. Ll. Jones, S. Hughes, halves; 1'. Graven. H. Parry, T. Atberton, Smith, and Sam Parry, forwards. The visitors won the toss and elected to de- fend the town goal. Stan- Hughes kioked off, and the "Reds" immediately made way, but Ellis redieved. Atberton got ion, and gave to Sewn Parry, who got away, but was fouled by W. Hughes, O. E. Williamp clearing resultant free kick- Ttae home left then broke away, but were pullod up by Tom Jones. Returning to the aifciaak, McCann had a run amd put over to J. LL Owen, but the latter was ruled off side. Craven aitid H. Paltry wore next prominent, &W a dangerous movement was rdieved by H. Hughes- Not to be denied the "Blues" again got going and R. Morris conceded a corner, the flag-kiok being sent be- hind. The Reds rallied at this point. After a clearance by Ned1 Griffith McCann got pos- session, and gave to Stan. Hughes, who shot wide- A minute later, J. 1.1. Owen put over. From the goal kick, McCann was again promi- nent Mid beat Hughes with a fine shot after five minutes' play. Shortly afterwards, Conway asserted themselves, but a fine movement initia- ted by S. Hughes, was spoilt when Smith got offside. Returning to the attack, Craven centred, but H. Hughes cleared well- Tom Wellangs then worked well down, and passed to Ned Griffith, who shot behind- The "Blues" agaan got going. and a shot by H. Parry was cleared by Morris. The Blues again assumed the aggressive, and Craven sent in a fine shot which Hallwood cleared. As-thje result of good work by Tom Wetllings, McCann passed1 to Will Hughes, but the latter was too slow. and the ball went out- In due course, McCann and J. T. Owen got away. and the latter put over to the left, but S. Hughes deliberately handled tihe ball. At the other end, Hallwood conceded a corner in ctlearing. II. Parry aaid Graven worked well up. but O- E- Williams relieved. J. Ll. Owen and Stan Hughes had a run, and the latter shot across, W. Hughes forcing a oorner. J. Ll. Jones got possession, and passed to the right. S. Parry shot well in, but H- Hughes retlieved.. THE PENALTY WHICH FAILED. Conway coratinued to press, and a fuks was given against H. Hughes inside the penalty area. Tom Jones was entrusted with the kick, but his offoirt was dis- appointing to a degree, Hail wood performing a waa- dance to mark tbje incident. J. T. Owen and W. Hughes eventually got away, and the latter directed a neat ahct but J. Hughes saved, and T. WeLlings shot behind- J. LI. Owen and Stan. Hughes were seen to advantage soon afterwards, the latter forcing a fruitless oorner off Tom Jones- A minute later, O. E. Williams experienced hard lines with a fine shot. Smith and Parry for the "Blues" then raced away, and the former centred. AtJherton shot well in, but Hallwood cleared. The visitors again got away, Ned Griffith relieving- At length, the home left again worked' down. J- LI. Owen centred, and McCann headed in, but Hugihes cleared y, and cofnoeded a corner, which proved fruitlessu Tom Wellirngis broke up a move- ment by Craven and Atberton, and gave to Stan Hughes, who shot behind. Returning to the attack, the home left were pulled up by Shorn- Jones. Atiherton again got away, but ran the baU behind- The "Reds" then forced two corners in quick succession, and Ellis re- lieved. After pome give and take play, Cra- ven raced* a way. and centred. At her ton met the ball and equalised. At the interval the scores were: 'Colwyn Bay 1, Conway 1. ONE BACK GAME. Upon re-starting;, 0- E. Williams shot well up, and Tom Jones returned. The visitors' left broke away, but Smith ran the ball out. A foul was given against Tom J cues, but the penalty kick wap cleared by J. Hughes. Ned Griffith then got possession, and sent well up, but Stan Hughes was ruled offside- At this stage the visitors played the cne-back game, and frorfl. a spectacular point of view tihe con- test suffered in consequence- From a clearance by Shem Jones, Cravon shot well in, and H. Hugihes cleared. J. Ll. Owen got away, and centred, but Tom Jones relieved- The Bay then forced a oornor, but Ellis cleared the flag-kick- Soon afterwards, Atherfcon gotaway smartly on his own, and had a practically open goal, but he shot into Hall wood's hands, wiho cleared smartly. Craven followed with another effort, but II ail wood again oleared. From a penalty kick agairiat the "Reds," Smith got p-o-e-iork buit ran the ball behind'. McCann then had a run, and gave 10 J. Ll. Owen, who centred, but Hughes was again too slow, and the ball went behind. Smith and Parry eventually gdt away. and a penalty was award- ed the "Bluep" for a foul against "Hughie." O. Ellis took the kick, but he was quite as unsuccessful as Tom Jones had been in the first half. The "Reds" again attacked- 0. E. Wil- liams got possession, and passed nicely to McCann, who beat J. Hughes with a fine shot whidh placed the hoarse side ahead. There was me difference between the plavers at this stage, but. thanks to the tact of the re/eree, niattorg speedily righted. themselves- The Blues tried hard to equalise, and Wellings and O. E- Williams were oalled upon. to relieve in turn. Darkness marred operations before the close, but the Reds continued to have the better of the game. Eventually, the whistle sounded with the soore: — Colwyn Bay 2, Conway 1.

LLANRWST v. BLAENAU FESTINIOG. MUD LARKING AT GWYDR PARK. (By "Onlooker ") There is keen rivalry between the above teams who are both participants in the North Wales Coast League competition, and the match at Gwydr Park cm Saturday was looked forward to with keen interest. Llanrwst put the same team on the field as that which drew with Bangor on the previous Saturday, but the Quarrymen were short of one or two of their regular men. The field was in a wretched1 con- dition. in places there were huge polls of water after the recent heavy rains. The visitors won the toss, and defended the Gwydr Castle goal. Lianrwat at the start were short of two or three men, and this shows very bad form on the part of tihe homesters, who at adl events should1 be ready to oommclIlce as soon as the referee is ready. They com- menced with three forwards only, these being Griffiths, Richards and Norman Jones- The three youngsters immediately made a danger- ous attack, and had !he been able to stand on his feeifc Arthur Richards would most certainly have netted the ball. Jim Lloyd, however, made an effective clearance, and the visiting forwards, led by the well-known Jack Jones, made progress, but Trevor soon made short work of tinem, and returned the ball to mid- field, wfhere by this time the two missing Roosters had put in an appearance. It was a most uninteresting -firot half, several of the players on both sides missing excellent oppor- tunities of opening the soore. A neat piece of work by the Roosters' front line resulted in Kenrick Elias placing the ball in the net amidst loud applause. Hughes had no earthly chance of coping with it. The Quarrymen ap- peared determined to equalise, and a long shot from Jim Lloyd came to Trevor's Ioot. and he made am att-empt at returning it. QUARRYMEN EQUALISE. The ball, however, had stuck in the mud, with the result that Jack Jones rushed in and gave Finchett ino opportunity of saving. Half- time arrived with the score standing at one goal each. On the resumption <>? play, the Roosters proved tihe aggressors, and twice only did the Quarrymen got into dangerous proximity, of Finchett. They were practically penned in for the whole of tine second' hail ot the frame, and despite the muddy 00nidation of the ground, the Quarrymen's defence proved unbreakable. Dei Thomas had very hard lines on several oc- casions, for when the balil was centred' from the wirtg. he made a kick at goal when only about six yards away, but the ball had dropped in tihe mud, and would not move from there- There were sotme terrible scrimmages in front of the Festiniog1 goal. and it was not umtil ten minutes before time that Arthur Richardb placed the ball in the net with a terrifio oblique eifaot. He was well cheered for this perform- ance. The Roosters kept on prlew-ngl but could not add to the soore, and the game re- sulted in a win for the homesters by 2 goals to 1.

BEAUMARIS Y. CARNARVON. DEFEAT OF THIE VISITORS. These teams met on the Castle fields, Beaumaris, on Saturday, to play a return North Wales Coast Leagkue fixture. A large crowd of spectators lined the pitoh, amongst whom were seveirel of the Holylhiaad players and supporters, w!ho, it was rumoured, caine diown to study the form of Carnarvon, wihom they are to meet next week. After the match they went awa-y witih light hearts, feeling confident that they will drub Car- nal vor handsomely wihen they meet. The playert3 took up their position on a slippetry field, under Mr Vincent, as fQllows Beaumaris: O. R. Jones; George Williams and W. Edwards; Rowlands, Davies, and O. Owen; R Humphries, Bcllwood, W. O. Hnianphveys (captain), M. Jones, Sam Pootie. Carnarvon: G. H. Jones; T. Williaims and W. R Thomas; J. Griffiths, Herbert, and R. J. Wil- liams; R. H. Robarts, T. Roberts, W. Jones, H. Roberts and J. Jones. Beaumaris broke away from the kiok-off, and Dick Hurnpihries swung aorces to Poole, who tried to drive in, but the back stopped the tihot. le visitons gaining ion race-d down, and after tricking the home defence iabot wide. J. Jones was, however, not long in returning to the attack, and Gecrge Williams was called upon to step a dangerous looking rush. T. Roberts, the Carnarvon veteran, meeting tihe ball, keiit in a fine ground fthot, but O. R. Jones cleared well, and- enabled Sa<m Poole to get away. After working the gpJrere to close range Poole screwed in, and the custodian loosing his nerve let the leather roll between his legs into the net. Shortly afteu- the bail had been again get in motion H. Roberts put in sotrne good work, finally passing to tihe veteran, wiho shot and forced a. corner Then followed a melee in front ol the home goal, the visitors struggling with sheer desperation to equalise, but out of the waving maes of a and legs, a head shot up the ball struck the croes-bar, and went over. Down swocped tihe Beaus, but Thomas kicked out and from the throw in Dick Huniiphries tried a shot, but failed to score. The visiting left wing was again aggirctsive, and a ticklikh dhot was sent into the corner of the goal mouth. Just as the Carnarvon supporters had drawn their breath 00 oheeir 0. R. flung himself full length, and stepped the leather before it had crossed the line a magnificent save worthy of the ringing cheer that greeted it. But the visitors were not to be trifled with, for a fow seconds later Jones was compelled to fist a teaser over tihe bar. From the corner kiok the Ua-raarvonites peppered the Beaus with a will, but could not break diown tlie defence, although T. Roberts sent in a stinging ground shot, and forced another corner, from w-hich Mbrgan Jones got away, but his attempt came to gnef, he boirg fouled. Play rovorte.d to the home territory, and W. Jones, after passing Wil ham,, was neatly rctibed by Davies. Returning to tihe attack, however he shot, but failed to open the soore for the visitors. Previous to the wtoratle sounding for the interval the Beaus were pressing, and Rowlands forced a corner, which w&e, frtbitless nowevetr. THE HOMESTERS IN GOOD FORM. Soon after tihe i-eouimption of play, from a shot way, was in great form), the ball was landed in the net. Carnarvon again pressed, but O.R. saved. The home forwardis getting away the Carnarvon custodian was tested but eaved splendidly by fisting over the bar,' then came a solo run by tihe renowned Walter Jones, but alas he put the shot belhind. Just to keep thmga even Bellwood tried a p.hot and later, in conjunction with R. Humphries, showed we Imlart work. Carnarvon wcnre, penned in and things began to kc,,Ic serious, for the Beaus were playing better than in the first half while the visitors seemed io be dropping off. WO Humpihrerys had hard lines with a nhot the veteran otetructing. But Poole again centred well, and Dick Humphries converted'. Carnar- von swooped down from the centre, and J. Jones sent in a lightening shot from the extreme left. O.R. literally flung himself for it, but too late, Carnarvon had notched their one aind only goal. A series of fouls followed, not dangerous, but still urnpleasant enougti to spoil to a ccrtain ex- tent an otherwise enjoyable game. The visitons pressed. George Williams was busy, and O.R. brought off a. series of saves. Saim Poole at last got away, and tested the visiting custodian, wiho clea.red only to be beaten by Humphries at the return. The Beaus' for- wards continued the pressure, and looked ex- tremely dangerous, but T. Roberts saved tihe situation, and enabled R. H. Roberts to get away by clever footwork. An encounter be- tween O.R. and II. Roberts for possession of the sphere created great merriment, the custodian lying on the ball in the mire, while Roberts -nfu endeavoured unpucost'eirully to take it from him. O.R. finally throwing clear. But Carnai-von still preered hotly, and foroed a corner, from which the home goal was in jeopardy, but a harmless foul against T. Rciborts relieved the pressure. The visitors returned to the attack, and forced another corner shortly before time, but failed to affeot the score, which remained at Beau- maris 4, Carnarvon 1. Although the Beaumaris team and their sup- porters were not treated very well at Carnar- von, the behaviour of the Beaumaris team and spectators on Saturday wao exemplary.

LLANDUDNO AMATEURS v. DENBIGH. .VICTORY OF THE TUDNOITES. (By "Linesman.") Not since the memorable encounter with Beau. maris early in the season has such an exciting game been witnessed at Llandudno as that played on Saturday with Denbigh, when these teams were in quest of League points. The teams havi-i only met once before, and that was !ast season, in the Junior Division, and on that oc- casion th-3 Amateurs came out victorious. His- tory repeated itself, but, with all due credit to tho phick and dash displayed by the Amateur-, I must say that the best team iost. For steady, go<A fcotbail, and neat combination, the Den- bigh men were far ko superior, but the Air,&- teurs have a knack of snatching points as it were. The home team were badly in need of a couple of points, a.nd they were plajing to win. The Amateurs were repre ented by the strong- est eleven available at present. Referee F. Beech, of Rhy), had charge of affairs, and lined the teanii up as follows:- Llandudno Amateurs: R. Lunt, goal; J. H. Jones and Sam. Williams, full backs; T. John- son, G«orgie Davies, and H. Pearson, half- backs; W. A. Williams, Alderson, J. E. Williams (capt.), Brookes-Evans, and Frank Roberts, for- wards. Denbigh: Sam. Griffiths, goal; Llew. Rees and R. T. Williams, full backs; Luther Evans, D. A. Davie?, and T. Davies, haJf-backs; R. M. Evans. E. E. Davies, D. W. Jones, D. H. Hughes. and D B. Evans, forwards. When the whistle blew for kick-off a large number of spectators were present, and the stand was almost full. Denbigh won the toss, and the Amateurs started against a fairly stiff breeze. F. Roberts got down on the left and sent in a good centre, which the visiting back cleared. The visitors responded, and the outside left sent in a shot which only missed t'he mark by a few inches. The Amateurs now adopted more cautious tactics. Johnnie Williams receiving the goal kick, passed to the right wing, but W. A. Williams was unable to trap the leather. In throwing in a foul was awarded against Den- bigh, a.nd J. H. Jones, in taking the free kick, placed the leather well in, but the Amateurs were not there to receive it, and a good chance was lost. The visiting forwards now got going, and the neat combination they displayed glad- dened the heart of every true -footballer. It showed that there is yet a good class of football in North Wales, and that it is not all of the "kick and rush" order. Sam. Williams, however, broke ud the carpet-weaving combination. W. A. raced awav down the touch line, but the Den- bigh left back tackled and cleared. Tho visitors WRore guilty of neglectiner th« outside right, Dick Evans, being an exceptionally smart player, the team suffered in consequence. The visiting left wing pot awav. but. over-ran the ball. THE AMATEURS SCORE. Once more the leather was seen in midfield, when Johnnie Williams neatly tripping a pass from J. H. Jones, quickly made* tracks for goal. But Roos, the visiting right back, stopped his career. Frank Roberts, however, carried the ball enwards, and found the net with a shot which passed across the goal mouth, giving Griffiths no chance. An encouraging cheer greeted this success on the part of the homesters, but the visitors were not downhearted. They returned to the attack with renewed energy, and played better football than the home team. Yet the Amateurs man- aged to nullify t'heir efforts, and J. H. Jones excelled himself. In him the Amateurs have an excellent back. He would fall back for a time to defend the goal, and every now and again rush forward to break up a pretty piece of combina- tion. W. A. Williams was next in promine.nce. He smartly diddled two of his opponents, and gave to Brookes-Evans, who sent on to Frank Roberts, but Frank bungled, and the visitors sent the leather to the other end. Again the tricky home outside right was seen with the leather at his toes, and the visiting left back had to kick into touch to clear. Denbigh got down in turn, and the outside right, R. M. Evans, sent in a terrific volley, which forced J. H. Jones to concede a corner. The homesters managed to clear, but the visitors were pressing saverely. The pressure was at length relieved by One of their forwards sending wide. At this stage of the game J. Hi, Jones was in- jured, and left the field for a short time, but was soon able to resume olay. A PENALTY SAVED. » The visitors were again pressing round the home citadel, when Georgie Davies brought down an opponent within the dreaded area. Amidst profound silence "Sooner" took the kick. He placed the ball accurately, a foot or so under the bar. With a spring, Lunt got at it, and brought off a brilliant save, amidst the enthusias- tic plaudits of the home supporters. For the rest of the first half the interchanges were even, and neither side could claim an advantage. When the interval arrived the homesters were leading by one goal. Resuming, the Amateurs had the advantage of the wind, which, if anything, had increased in force. There was an obvious falling off in the rlay of the visitors in the second half, but they were still playing prettier football than the Ama- teurs. There seemed to be a .dight misunder- standing among their forwards and halves, and whilst one waited for the other to take a pass, one of their opponents would dash up and secure the leather. The Denbigh men were soon in diffi- culties, and once or twice t'ho Amateurs had ex- tremely hard lines. The visiting custodian, how- ever. was safe, and fisted out with wonderful precision. The visitors broke away, and quickly the leather was speeding down the field, the Denbigh forwards displaying a neat combination. but Berwen Davies miskicked. Tho position was cnce more reversed, a.nd the homesters were the attacking side, the visitors being forced to kick into touch. W. A. Williams now put in a capital sprint. and took the leather along the touch line, and passed on to Johnson, who shot high ever the crossbar. The goal kick was placed at W. willi,q,m-" t- but the tricky little outside riorht was brought, to earth. Tak; ng the free kick, Johnnio Williams placed- well in the goal, but Griffith brought off a zood save. Frank Ro- berts, receiving the ball, ran down on t'he left and sent in a well-judged centre, which the Den- bigh right full back headed over the ba.r. The oorner kick was well placed by W. A., and an exciting scramble followed, resulting in. the visi- tors conceding another corner, which proved abortive. From the goal kickDenbigh got away, but J. H Jones was on the alert, and met the rush with a long punt, which the visitincr custodian saved bv tinpins" over the bar. From the ensuing corner Brookes-Evans found the net;, but as Johnne Wil- liams had impeded the goalkeeper the point was disallowed. Throughout the rest of the game, the exchanges wer-i interesting and fairlv even. As time drew nearer, the visitors made des- perate attempts to score, but the home defence i ept them out in grand style, a.nd time arrived with the final swe st&neirg:-Llandudno Ama- teurs 1, Denbigh 0.

NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. SECOND DIVISION- Results up to Saturdav, December 7th:—■ P. W. D. L. F. A. P. Denbigh Ch. G. 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 Denbigh Res. 2 1 1 0 6 4 2 Ruthin 1 0 1 0 1 5 0 Corwen Res 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rhud.dla.n Con! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Div. II.—Denbigh Res. 5, Ruthin 1.

FRIENDLY MATCHES. PORTDINORWIC UNITED v. GLAS- INFRYN ROVERS. Following up their 5 to 2 victory over the Baucor Amateurs, the Rovers played Portdmor- wic on Saturday. In the first half the Rovers played with the wind, and scored three goals to the United's one. During the last half the Rovers, though playing against the wind, proved their complete mastery over the homesters by adding two more goals to their soore, the result being Rovers 5, Portdinorwic United 1. Good form was shown by R- Davies, the win- ners' right full, who played an excellent game.

FESTINIOG CELTS v. FESTINIOG COUNTY SCHOOL. nheee teams met in a friendly encounter on Satuirdfiy in tihe presence of a large number of spectators. The Celts oompl.e.tely vanquished their opponents, the score being six goals to nil.

LLYSFAEN BOYS v. LLANDDULAS BOYS. This match was played at Llanddulas, on Saturday. A hard and fast game resulted in a well-deserved victory for Llyefaen Py six goals to two*

NOTES AND COMMENTS. (By "Criticitt-") BANGOR. When Rhyl Combination visited Bangor Ktme weeks go they surprised the home lot in the oomcludtiDg stages off the game, and exactly vhe same thing occurred last Saturday, when Rhyl Reserves were the visitors. Everything went on swimmingly for the homesters until about quarter off an loour from- the finish, when t'hey got a. bit locee, and within the compass elf a tew minutes Rihyl hod captured the Bangor goal twice and drew level. < The hemebters saw that t'hey bad been taking matters too lightly, and the spectators tipurred them on, and Hug rue O'wen scored a really geed goal. Buft the mischief was do-no when tihe two gooJs were scored, and after a hriliiant run the Rhyl centre, forward equalised. Thus did Banger icse a. point through holding their oppon- Ofltb tog, cheaply. it it • • If ftart there was rue-thing very interesting about the gsume. The players oveirdid the passing, and never appeared to get Nothing is so irritating to spectators as to see players pass- ing backwards and forwards without making the lea-tot headway, and of the two eets cf players the hameeterB were the greatest offenders in this- reetpeot. Butt for the untiring work of the Bangor right full back the Rhyl men would have gained the day. He had a knack a slipping in at the wrong moment (for Rhyl), and continually averted danger. His partner Harris was not quite animated enough and he ehould recollect that full backs should guard against giving away unnecessary chaneewto their opponents. Hie halves did not shine much, T. A. Griffith bemg the best otf the trio, but H. John Davies, | who appears to be a general utility man, worked hard. The mud did not permit Richie Jones to display his customary form; in fact, he thiowed unusual friendliness with mother earth on Satur- day. The Rhyl defenders eihowed no mercy towards Hughie Owen, but still he managed to screw in a beauty which beat Birch. Birch, in the Rhyl goal, trusted too much to his feet. The fullbacks were a sturdy pair, kicking clean and accurate, being far ahead (d the halves, with whom the Bangor forwards played ducks and drakes. » The pivot was the pick of the forward line, amd it was his goal which gained Rhyl their point. The rest of the line played- a hard game, if they were somewhat slow in following the ball up. VALE OF CONWAY. There waa a real game of mud larking at Llano rwst on Saturday Jast, wh(in Festiniog were boofôn by the Roosters by the small margin of two goals to one. For several nights there had been incessant rain, and the ground on Satur- day was in u shockmg state; the mud and water in some pluces being several inches deep. I have never seen the ground in such a state when a match was played on it. The players simply revelled in the mud, and de- light 5d rho few spectators. When the ball dropped in a pool of water, threft or four men rushed therj and used all their power to lower one of the players into it. Not a single man on th0 playing field, including the referee and linesmen, came off without some pounds of mud attached to him. It was more like a burlesque match than any- thing else, for at times the ball would remain emb nldied in the mud, and the plays had diffi- culty in removing it. In this way the Roosters missed sewral oertain goals. Finchett had prac- tically no work to do, and W. Owen showed a decided improvement on his exhibition of the previous Saturday. The mainstay of the eleven again was old Will Trevor,- who is smart with his feet and head, and brought his side out of many a plight. The half-backs played a hard game throughout., although Bob Hughes, who was hurt at the commencement, did not do so well in the second half. The forward line was much too light for the state of the ground, and not a, minute passed by without. one or the other being on the ground. The best of this line was again Arthur Richards, who has a very bright future before him. His shots at goal from all positions are marvellous, and when he notched the winning point on Satur- day ho was eagcdy besieged by his fellow play- ers. Ned Griffiths, his partner, also played well, considering the disadvantages that faced him. The right wing are a nice pair, but they are just a. little too fond of keeping the ball to them- selves, and not opening out the game. .1 As for Dei Thomas, who acted as leader of the front line, he worked hard, but several beau- tiful individual runs of his were spoilt by the mud, which brought him down whcfci on the point of shooting. He was also keenly watched by his opponents, who made every effort to spoil his attempts by flooring him. The quarrymen are a tough let to beat, and Ellis Hughes in goal played one of his finest ganll. although (standing in mud up to his ankles. He was very" ell supported by the backs, who played an excellent defensive game. The half-backs wera rather weak, no doubt owing to tht, absence of Bradley, who is a real worry to he opposing quintette. Jack Jones and W. Rowlands were the only forwards who shone during the game. Jack was ( u-t of his plao* at centre-forward, and perhaps had he been on tha extreme right, where the ground is much more dry, he would have done some barm. Despite the cries of a large number cf their followers, the front line could hardly get over tho half-line. The Recreation Ground that Festiniog have has a bad name as to mud, and really it is in ,a sorry condition after a shower of rain, but Gwydr Park on Saturday beat it hollow. Even the Ban- gor ground could not come up to it on Saturday, end that is saying a lot.

COLWYN BAY SPARKS. Colwyn Bay managed to secure their fourth siBooeasive home victory, on Saturday, against Conway. It must be acknowledged, however, that in doing so they were exceedingly lucky, the "Blues" being granted two penalty kicks, neither of which they managed to turn to good aocount. True, it was a very mixed eleven that repre- eented the homesters, such stalwarts as the brothersi Rowlands, Motte, Jones, and Will Jones being conspicuous by their absence. It was only in the laat minute that eleven play- ers were turned out. » The brothers Rowlands1 had, unfortunately for the cluib, sent in their resignation. Happily, this was not due t40 any difference with the club. Both men will be rnib-ood in the team. » "Moss" was deterred from playing owing to a family bereavement, which, possibly, was also the cause of W. Jo nee' absence. To fill the vacancies, W. Hughes, J. T. Owen, R. Morris, and Hugh Hughes were drafted into the team. < The two former formed the right wing, whilst the latter pair operated ata backs. » » Hugh Hughes is an old "war horse." He has only appeared on the football field once during the pagt six or eevon years. Hallwood, in goal, was safe, the one shot that beat him being practically "unstcpable." Hé madle some really clever clearances; one, from the foot of Atherton, being exceptionally smart. » H. Hughes played a good, hard game, and gave very little away. His partner was operat- ing on his wrong win.g, and could not do him- self justice. » The halves were a em-art trio, with very little to choose, between them. It is some time since "0. E." played half, but he showed that he still retains his old cunning, although his present position is at full back. • • The forwards, as & line, were weak, and missed numerous openings. Their midfield pla.y was good, but in front of the net they were lament- ably siow. McCann added still further to his laurels by flooring both goals. These bring his total in the laat three rru-tdhes up to nine, an average of three per ma.tch. which requires some beai- mg. Taken all ro-und, however, the team did fair- ly well, for not QnJy did the change in the per- tonnel affect the play, but the wretchedly wet ■state of the ground web also against a good dis- play. **•»» Next Saturday, the "Reds" have again to meet those doughty opponents, the Amateurs, of Liandiudno, in the. Welsh Amateur Cup. The latter have the defeat of a fortnight ago to avenge, and methiniks they will be successful in aoootmpliEhinig this. The Reds" will onfie more be handicapped, because the five miles radius rule will debar Mfoss and Will Jones from playing. The team to oppose the "Amateurs" at Lian-dudWo on Saturday C. Hall- wood, goal; H. 0 E. Williams, backs; t Griifitoo. T. Wollin J. Williams, halves; J- T- Owen W. T- Jones. T. Mcdann (capt ), stanfley Hughes, and J. LI. Owen forwards. The journey will be made by braise, and the players arc requested to meet at the Mews at 1.16 proniipt.

LLANDUDNO AND CONWAY WRINKLES. Poor Conway are still without a win to their credit. They succumbed cnce more in League warfare, on Saturday, Colwyn Bay beating them by 2 goalB to 1. For this defeat the "Blues" have onJy them- selves to bkimo, both Tom Jones a.nd "Now" missing penalties. Had advantage been taken otf these, the chances are that they would have spelt victory. » • » • Hughes, in goal, did well, and could not be blamed for the two goals which beat him. » Tom and "Now" were the hacks of old, and •are to be given credit for sticking to their col- ours when ahncbt "all but they ha.ve fled." ft. The halves were a good trio, W. J. Jones being tho pick. Shem played hard, and so did Sam Parry. # *4,^(1)1 mn^8 the "Reds," so was it in the Bruit's' alterations there were galore. Who can recognise in Hugh Parry, Smith, Atherton, Sam Parry, and Tom Craven, the Con- way forward line? One thing was evident, however. Enthusiasm was not afceient. » handte' have gone, but their successors will prove their worth—mayibe not this season, but in time to come. » » The reconstruction of a team is a hard task f;™ 't's hoped that supporters will aetrist the in their task of bringing to- gether a team worthy ei the town. Players cannot last always, and so the Jads musit be pereevered with to make the teamd to-morrow. The "Blues" wcre once again defeated at Col- wyn Bay on Saturday. # They ought to have won, for they missed two penalties. » • The Conwayites hope to get their nrst points on Saturday off Blaenau Festiniog on the Morfa. They will find the quarrymen a warm handful. -if Conway schoolboys sustained a severe defeat off Llanrwst scholars at Conway on Saturday. The soore stood at 12—0 in favour of the visitors. It is the schoolboys' first defeat, but the visi- tors were a far heavier team. Llandudno Amateurs captured a. couple of badly-needed points on Saturday, off Denbigh, at Llandudno. Tho Amateurs are now one point ahead of Denbigh. The game was one of the most interesting seen on the ground for a considerable time. The Denbigh men possessed some fine players, and their passing was neat while it lasted, but there seemed to be some misunderstanding in their ranks, which made the final work inef- fective. # The visitors would do well to feed Dick Evans a bit more. He was starved on Saturday, and if one or two chances had been given him he might have al- tered the result considerably. The backs are not strong, but the man between the sticks was safe,although the goal the Amateurs scored was a very easy one. Jt- « » The Amateurs were in good form, and gave a plucky display against a superior team. W. A. Williams is very tricky, but "Johnnie" seemed Completely mastered. ft Next. S-tturday Colwyn Bay will visit Llandudno in a oup-tie. » » On the Saturday following the Amateurs will entertain Holyhead. ♦ •* They hope to wipe off a few old scores which still stand against the Metrites. •» For instance, that memorable series of replayed matches in the cup final of last season is still green in the memory of the Amateurs. Messrs Russell, jewellers, of Liverpool, are offering a cup to be competed for by junior clube whose players are not affiliated. 1 J, Clubs wishing to enter the competition should communiefte with Mr R. J. Roberts, at the Y.M.C.A., Llandudno. » Probably tfhe shortest football meeting on re- cord was fhat of the Duncan Cup Committee held this night wee.. The proceedings, which were conducted at the North-Western Junction Hotel, lasted exactly one minute.

BANGOR CHIT-CHAT*. At OtaweBtry, on Saturday, Bangor were once more swairuped, the proud Stalopiains beating them by five^gcals Jto^one. Hotchkiss opened Bangor's account in the first five minutes, but ere long Oteweetry were leading by three goals to on < After fifteen minutes' play Bob Roberts left the field, and Bangor had to play with ten men. » One of the goals OOored by Oswestry apparent- ly entered through a hole into the net, and although Bangor protested the referee, awarded tho heimestorg a. goal. At Bangor, the Researve eleven found their match in Rhyl Reserve. Tlie first portion, of the game was in the home team's favour, and at the interval they were leading by two goals to nil. < « On-the ro-start, the Rhylites were by far too superior side, and if they had won the game notbody preeemt would have begrudged them the • • victory. The gamo ende.d in a draw of three goals eaidh. It eihould be mentioned that Ba.ngor were short of three o.f their best players, whilst Rhyl t w&ije assisted by four first team-era. The Reserve team have lost both the izaice and the North Wales Amateur Cups, and tfoair protipects of winning the Welsh Amateur Cup are distinctly poor, whilst the league champion- ship, after Saturday's display is almost out ol their reach. On Saturday the Llanrwst eleven visit 0It to play their return League game. Tho hoand" etens should win with a iarge margin. The Normal College F.C. defeated Llangefcrf on Saturday by two goals to one. » On Saturday the return match between the Ncinmalites and Pwllheli Town will take pktc4 at Flfriddoedd, where a good game is anticipated. < < Once again the Bangor Corinthians proved uhiemsielves a. good tide by drawing at IJaatdicswH, botJh elevens scoring two goals. it The Red Stars were engaged in a frien.df1. vnihi Friars fechooi a good game ending in a win for the Stars by four goals to two. .•«« Tlho -University College F.C. visited Colwya Bay to P-aj .tho Rydal Mount eleven. The first foajf saw both teams evonly naiatebod. In the second haJf, however, the 'Varsity W maKtena pretty much their own way, and easily wCn by s.x goals to one.

DENBIGH JOTTINGS. fimsh tf^^iT tok-o best of "Otetrs froiri sta.-t to 1 1 Dogs were unfortunate enough to lose by a gral on Saturday. II' in?*dfni in tiding like shoot- beaten Lkuidudno might have b*en eaSy » Tho defence was sound and reliable, but tha -ky m the attack, especially on Denbigh'* « # • • Tom Albert held the redoubtable Johnny liame up in fine style. < < < The Llew" and the Captain also showed ua prominently. Randall was an absentee, and the genial see. relary had to fill the brsach. He played well, but did not cover hiniBjif witfet glory. < < I underistand that he got covered lumps" instead. » The dashing "Sooner" was badly hurt. I wisH you a speedy recovery, D. W. Beaumaris at Graig-road, next Sati.r-.la/ Put on yourshcoting boots, Denbigh, and win. Denbigh Reserves met Ruthin ;n a Second Coast League fixture at Denbigh, gnd wen by fi goals to 1. Good, Denbigh; sorry, Pathin. 0 4 David Williams, Bob Williams, THyo Htigb R. Thomas, and "Gig" were in rr>at fettle. Jack, Dei, and Dick Thomas were "tha ht'TOeC, for Ruthin. » » 1 The first string should shoot as their r¡> (l" did on Saturday. Let's hope they will on Saturday against Bd, mans.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. FOR SATURDAY. ENGLISH LEAGUE (Division 11. Aston Villa v. Middlesbrough. Bristol City v. Blackburn Rovers. Bury v. Sheffield United. Liverpool v. Newcastle United. Notts County v. Manchester United. Preston North End v. Chelsea. Sheffield Wednesday v. Bolton Wanderera. Sunderland v. Ever ton. Woolwich Arsenal v. Birmingham. Manchester City v. Notts Forest. Division II.: Lincoln City v. Stoke. Hull City v. Bradford City. Derby County v. West Bromwich Albion. Chesterfield v. Glossop. Clapton Orient v. Wolverhampton Wander<Jrt» Oldham Athletic v. Gainsborough Trinity. Leeds City v. Grimsby Town. Burnley v. Stockport County. Barnsley v. Leicester Fosse. Fulham v. Blackpool. THE COMBINATION. Rhyl v. Bangor. Birkenhnad v. Oswestry United. Nantwich v. Chirk. Welshoool v. Crewe Alexandra. NORTH W ALES CO NST FOOTBALL LEAGUfl ("North Wa!es Chronicle" Challenge Cup.) Division I. Bangor v. Llanrwft.—F. J. H. Beech. Denbigh v. Beaumaris.—Thomas Jones. Conway v. B lac nan F-stiniog.-W. L!. Jone% Holyhead v. Carnarvon.—A. C. Siater. Division If. (Russells Challenge Cup): Corw-vi Ras-jrve v. Denbigh Reserve. J. W< Garrard. WELSH AMATEUR CUP (2nd Round). Llandudno A m.%tc-um v. Colwyn Ba.y. Tiurton ^ooi United v. Mold. G.versyllt Victoria v. Brvmbo Victoria. Coedpoeth v. Esclusham White Stars. Johnstown (Rhos) v. Acrefair. Tow.yn Rovers v. Bala. Shrewsbury Rovers v. Royal Welsh house (Newtown). Builth Wells v. Llandrindod. FRIENDLIES. Friare School, Bangor, v. Carnarvon County. School. Bangor Normal College v. Pwllheli Town. All the matches to be played on the ground of the first-named, clubs.

HOCKEY. COLWYN BAY v. WREXHAM. The Colwyn Bay team entertained Wrexham* on the. Prince's Drive ground, on Saturclay. The weather was fine, but owing to the recent rain the turf was on the soft side. The homesters enjoyed the major portion of the play, and won oomfortaJbly by 5 goals to 2. The scorers wereColwyn Bay: H. Oannq^v 2; W." Bailey, 2; and Medhuret, 1. Wrexham; Downs Powell, 1, and Owen, 1. Oolwyn Bay, in the last two matches, hav* saored. 15 gotuis, while only three have beeft scored against them. With a. conitinuati-on of this brilliant form they bid fair to become UMf premier team of the coast,

EAST v. WEST. The East v. West match is to be played At Llandudno on Saturday. Efforts bad been moode to have it played at Colwyn Bay, but un- fortunately a suitable ground oould not be pro cured. For the first time in tihe history of thegs matches bodges will be presented to those taking part. Play will be followed by a dinner at the Noirfc Western HoteJ. The same evening the Northern Selection Comimitteo wikl select the North team to oprpose the South on January 4th in the final trial prior to the Internationals. A strange coincidence ils, that whilst H. Connaihi is in charge of the East eleven his btrotherf Frank, performs a like duty for the West. Appended are the chosen teum:- EAST. Gool, lJ. B. Evans, St. Asa-ph; right back, R. BaAks, St. Asaph; left back, J. W. P. Reece, Rurthin; centre half, J. Whitehouso, Wrexham; right half, J. A. S. Mowat, Wrexham; left half, G. Pamry Jones, Trefriant; centre forward, R. P. Wlhittington, Riuthin; inside right, H. (Jormah, St. Ataph (captain); outside right, H. A. Garey, St. Asaph; inside left, D. RiliyS Evans, Wrexham; outeide left, W. J. Jones, St. Asaph. WEST. Goal, M. H. Davies, Bangor University; rigihf back, G. Fosbcry, Bangor Town; left back, Chae. Jones, Llandudno; centre half, F. Connah, coa. wyn Bay (captain); right- half, A. Evans Hughes^ Colwyn Bay; left half, P. G. Elias, Bangor University; centre forward, W. E. Jones, Llan- dudno; outeide right, E. Bone, Llandudno; in- side right, A. Law, Oolwyn Bay; outside left, E. Barlow, Bangor Town; inside left, W. Bailer. Llandudno. M

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