The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COMBINATION. BANGOR'S FIRST POINT. Bangor 1 Saltney The supporters of the Bangor team were not jangune of success on Saturday, whn. their pets visited Saltney, where to many clubs came to grief last season. Saltney put on a very good team, much better than the one which was de- feated; by Oswestry the previous Saturday, be*n« five new players. Unfortunately, Aea Owen missed his tram and arrived ten minutes after the game had started. Dargre taking up his position betwean the sticks. The ga.in<o opened well, ajid throughout the first half the pace was a cracker. Jack Jones, one of the Bangor backs handled in tlJt) penalty area wirih the usual dread retail t, but the for- ward who took the kick, fired yards oyer the horizontal. Shortly before tOO interval, Salt- nev pressed, but Hwfa and Jack Jones were a match for them, though Ben Roberts managed to get through. At the interval Saltney were a goal to the good. After the interval, Bangor monopolised the game, showing rare smartness, and prelbty oom- binod movements. The forwards seemed to understand each other's movements to a nicety, but experienced a run of bad luck in the goal- mouth. Evans, the Denb:gh recruit, equalised ■with a fiiie shot. Alter- ehi-ding the-asitney ha! ves, he let fly, and his shot almost broke t:hc »et. The Bangorians were- in rare trim, the lot of them, with the exception of Roberts, RhyL who was not quite a success, trying hard to briag off a victory, particularly in the last few imnnxtes. There was no further scoring, how- ever, the final score bein-g'-Ba.ngvr 1, Saltney 1.

FLINT TROUNCE DENBIGH. Flint 5 Denbigh 1 Denbigh were the visitors to Flint on Satur- day, and proved poor oppositions to the locals, srho won easily by five goals to one. Owen 07Nelll was in great 'form for Flint. The play during the lirst half favoured the home team, who had the advantag-o in point of bright sunshine and wind, and they were two goals to the good at the end of ten minutes' play, not- withstanding the good piay of the visitors' full- backs, Evans in particular. Then Rinks Petrie converted a penalty kick, and before half-time tlio veteran Jackson added a fourth. In the second half the visitors .surprised their opponents, and showed glimpse of their true form. How-over, Flint added to their lead, but before the close Evan Davies reduced the lead trom a spiendid centre from the outside Left.

NORTH WALES COAST LEAUU6. ("North Wales Chronicle" Challenge Cup.) DIVISION I. Results up to Saturday, September 24th:— Goaaa. P. W. L. D. For A't Pts. Holyhead S. 2 2 0 0 8 1 4 Bangor Res. 2 2 0 0 8 2 4 Bi. 2 1 0 1 9 5 3 Lianrwt T. 3 1 2 0 4 4 2 Li'dno Junct. 2 1 1 0 1 2 2 Carnarvon U. 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 Lianberis U. 2 0 2 0 3 12 0 Colwyn Bay U. 2 0 2 0 1 8 0 Llandudno A. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pwllheli Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 University Col. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

THE BATTLE OF THE QUARRY- MEN. COLLAPSE OF LLANBERIS. By "Spectator." Blaersau Fcstiniogr 7 Ulanberis United 3 Although defeated to the tune of five goals to nil by Bangor Reserve on the City ground, the previous Saturday, it was gene- rally anticipated that the "Berries" when they entertained Festiniog on the Dolbadam Ground, last Saturday, would at any rate share the spoil, if not win, but fate ruled otherwise. The absentees from the Llan- beris team were W. R. Thomas (PenybrynJ, W. R. Pritchard, and. Hugh Lloyd-two for- wards and one half-back—and their places were taken up by Owen Owens, R. W. Roberts, and W. R. WiUi.ams; whilst Fes- tiniog, who arrived a few minutes late, were able to place on the ground the same players as who drew;with Carnarvon. Mr W. Grif- fith, Penmaenmawr, lined up the teams in the folowing order:- LLANBERIS UNITED: O. J. Owen; G. M. Owen (capt.) and O. Morris; pn Jones, R. W. Roberts, and E. R. Williams; J. Evans, W. R. Williams, G. Buck, Owen Owens, and W. R. Thomas (Goodman-street). BUALNAU FESTINIOG Bob Smith; Tom Hughes and M. E. Morris; J. J. Roberts, Will Jones. and W. H. Williams; Robert Roberts, John Hughes, W. J. Hughes, Jim Lloyd, and W. R. Owen (capt.). The visitors opened with a decisive attack which was cut short by Dan Jones inter- cepting. W. R. Owen after a partial cioar- anoo by G. M. Owen renewed the attack and oontred to W. J. Hughes, who played on to- wards the home fort, out just in the nick of time E. R. Williams cleared. Not in the least dispirited, tie Festinlogians continued the attack, and Johnny Hughes tested the home custodian from long range. Owen par- tially cloaTed, and the ball bobbing from head to head was in the home goal area when Owen attempted to fist the leather out, and missed!—with the result that W. R. Owen, who rushed up, beat his namesake, drawing first blood for the visitors within ten min- utes of the start. The homesters tried to make an imprcesion on their opponents' fort, and after some give and take play in mid- field W. R. Thomas tested Sjnith. The dimi- nutive custodian kept his oolours Hying, how- ever, and was applauded for his skill. The homesters were again in the visitors' territory and Buck securing the leather ran through and BEAT SMITH this time. The Festiniogians now indulged in some spasmodic rushes which proved very disconcerting to the home lot, and during one of them W. J. Hughes headed smartly into the net quite out of Owen's reach. Then W. R. Owen put in the third goal for Festin- iog. From the re-start Buck passed to John Evans and he, evading all obstacles, finished up by scoring a splendid goaJ. Having re- duced the lead to 3-2 the Berries showed play which aroused the excitement of the crowd, and John Evans started another in- dividual run, and had almost gone through the breach when a visiting defender "grassed" him in the penalty area. Dan Jones took. the free kick and had the mis- fortune to strike the bar with a good shot, and the ball bounded back to play. Smith managed to fist clear, and before the home- sters knew what had happened the ball lay harmlessly in the net at the other end of the field, the swift left wingers of the visi- tors having galloped down and passed to Johnny Hughes, who scored with a rather simple, shot. Half-time: F-astiniog 4, Llanb&ris 2. The Festiniog front line were again dan- cing before O. J. Owen's charge, but G. M. Owen came to the rescue and cl-eated, and the home forwards ran through to the visiting goal mouth. Owen Owen centred nicely to John Evans, who when nioely placed bal- looned over the bar. Festiniog were again on the aggressive, but an element was un- fortunately introduced which caused people to decry football. However, the free kicks did not hietlp the homesters much as the visit- ing full backs were allowed too much licence in punting clear. However, the home quin- tette initiated another run, and John Evans forced a corner which was beautifully placed, and from which a goal resulted. The Fes- tiniogians objected, but the referee pointed to the centre.

BERRIES PLAY NINE MEN. The Berries now redoubled their efforts to bring about a satisfactory finish, but their pivot was rendered hors-de-oombat by one of the opposing halves, who was very vigorous, and Buck was obliged to leave the field. Be- ing in arrear, and with only ten men, the homesters dropped off considerably in their play, and barring a few sudden but harm- less attacks by them the Festiniogians were masters of the situation, and Johnny Hughes scorod three goals-on-e of them by kicking the ball from the hands of the custodian, who was dilly-dallying with it—a thing which no custodian should do. After another goal was scored the custodian doffed his gloves and retired without intimating to the referee his intention. His place was taken by Owen Morris. With only throo forwards the homesters absolutely gave up all hopes, and Festiniog had all their own way from this to the finish. Final: Blaenau Festiniog 7, Llanberis United 3.

HARBOURMEN'S EASY WIN. (By "Critio.") Holyhead Swifts 7 Colwyn Bay | This, the first home fixture of the Swifts, under the auspices of the Ooast League, waa played on Saturday, in beautiful weather (n;<>re suited to the summer game than the winter) and before a large number of (spectators. TIne teams had met a week previously on the ground of the visitors, whea the Holyheadian3 triumphed by the ondy goal scored. Last season the points wora shared) at Colwyn Bay, but the latter team seourod am unexpected victory in the return en- counter, amti there were not a few who feared a similar resuft on the present occasion. But 'twas not to bot and the Swifts have had the satisfaction oi bagging four points as the out- oomo of their two first League games. How- ever, I am anticipating. Timed to start at 3.45, the game was .not emterod upon until a few minutes r. when Refe-roe W. R. Welch, Ore we, marshalled the players m the following ordec HOLYHEAD: Robt. Owen; Roland Wil- liams, Owen Morgan; Louis Jon-os, \V. T. Jones, Riohd. Eilis (capC); L. McNeil, W. S. Owen, H. O. Jorc.i. R. C. Jones, R. Williams. CDLWYN BAY: Hughe-; T McCann, O. E. Williams; Nod Griffiths, W. E. Robert", Did. Rowjarjds; Southern, Stanley Hug'nes. I'hil'.ps, H. Pruchard., and A. Davies. The homesters kicked oi£, having to face a powerful sun which evidently 1-and.capprd them greatly. In the first minute the Bayites went off oci the right but Stanley Hughes over-ran the ball which went behind. For some time the exchanges were fairly even, the visiting for- wards b:?in.g exceedingly smart on the bail and causing the home defence many an anxious mo- meùt. The visitors gained a corner on the left, but nothing came oi it. Fine play by McNeil enabled Salisbury Owen to get going but iicCann cleared well. 1:1 the next minute H. O. tried a long one. but it cleared the cross- bar. At the other ."ad, Southern, put in some good work amdi was placing" tlie bail accurately but no advantage was taken of his centres. Nice play OCL the home left resulted in McNeiL centreing well only to see R. C. Jones pli,-e the ball wicie of the upright. lID made amends for this a little later, and following {me forcing play by Salisbury Owen, he one.ied the scoring with a FINELY-GOT COAL. amid loud cheers. This did not deter the visi- tors and they went off with a dash, some splen- did footwork, being indulged in by their for- wards. A Conner was forced off Morgan, but this was saiely cleared. Not to be done, the Bayites came again and were awarded a iroe- kiok close in, Dick Ellis being the delinquent. This was beautifully placed, and to the dismay of all, RO:¡L.JJ¡ Wiiiiams who was on the goal- loie, only partially touched tho ball, which was defected iaio the not, thus bringing the teams on a level. Thcra was no mistaking the earnest- n-eca of the visitors, who tried all they knew to obtain the lead. They were, however, met with a determined defence., W. T. and Louis Jones especially shining*. J. Williamj semfc in a fine but Hughes cleared his linos weJl. The home team now began to assert themselves, and attacked frequently, plough they did not have matters all their own way. Ona shot by Salis- bury Owen deserved to score, but Hughes came to too rescue of his side with a fine clearance. From a free-kick given against thei Swifts, Ro- bert Owen was enabled to show his prowess by m.ans of a splendid save. Salisbury Owen then tried to get throu.gh "on his own" but was beaten on tihe post by McCann. The visiting right wing madto a little headway but Louis Joiws effectually barred much progress, aind than McNeui 6printed down his wing, finishing up wAh a placed centre which was returned to Salisbury Owen. That player returned the com- pliment and1 gave to McNeil, who scored a really fine goal, tihe ball striking' the far post amd thenoe found its way into the net. Some give the credit for this goal to J. Williams, who was well in, but I personally did not see him touch the ball, though he might have dona so. Ere long, the homesters had added another goal to thejir credit, the executant this time be- ing H. O. Jones, who received when about 20 yards out. He did not hesitate but shot hard and true for tlw mark, registering the best goal of the matdh. The Swifts were not having all the bett of the argument, and soon I-Inghee was called upon by R. C. Jonos, but he respon- ded ably. Yet another fruitless oorner was awardied the visitors on the right. Although they showed some g'ood play in mid-field they invariably finished up weakly. The two brothers 11. O. and R. C. Jones indulging in some. beauti- fully combined footwork, enabled the latter to again score a good goal. Juslt prior to the inter- val Robert Owem elicited loud cheers for a mag- niiicent clearance from one of the visitin.g for- wards. Half-time: Holyhead 4 goals, Colwyn Bay, 1 goal. "Lemon time" over, tihe teams got quickly to work and the leaders early cat assumed fhe aggressive. Indeed, it was but on rare occa- sions that the visitors threatened datnger and when it did come, it was easily repulsed. For thirty-five of the last 45 minutes, the homesters were clearly and, unmistakably "top dogs." They soon added another goal to their already formidable total, R. C. Jones doing he trick with a ovely goal. Right from the re-start, the Swifts .made for the opposite goal, and Richard Ellis judiciously parting with the ball to Salis- bury Owen, tho latter dribbled along, finally send'ng to R. C. Jomes, who foroedi an abortive corner on the right. Then McNeil was busy on the left, winding up a fine run with an equally good shot, which Hughee ably dtaalt with. Then followed a sustained! attack on the visiting goal, J. Williams, H. O. Jones, R. C. Jones aind Satisbury Owen, having EACH A "POP" at goal, but all failing. The visitors put up a. stubborn defence but they could not keep the invaders out, and following vonie effective play by McNeil, Salisbury Owen received and put on goal number six with a faA shot. Once or twioo did the visiting forrwards break through, Stanley and Southern making strenuous efforts to pierce tho defence, all to no avail. The seventh goal wa» again the outcome of somo fine work oy McNeil, O. E. WriKams miskiokin and scoring against his own side. A veritable "quid pro- quo!" The Swifts attacked again and again but without further success, the end being reach-ad with the scores: Holyhead, 7 goals, Col- wyn Bay, 1 goal.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION TOO GOOD FOR LLANRWST. (By "Linesman.") Uandudno Junction < Uanrwst 0 A lively ball, and a not leas lively game, were seen at the Woodlands Ground, Llandudlno Junction, on Saturday, when the Junction LoSm- perance Team played the return League match with Llarrrwst. This was thq first home game for tho Junction meai, and it was also the first opportunity I have, had of seeing them play. I was favourably impressed with the ground, which, taking into consideration the fact that the J unction team have only this season emba.rk- ed! for the first time upon the troubled waters of League football, was fairly well equipped. They have a neat littler dressing room, and the playing patch itself is a good one, with only a gentle slope, hardly sufficient to affect the game at all. The committee have, however, like all new committees, quite overlooked the needs of the pressmen who attend their matches, a Press dfeek being conspicuous by its absence. How- ever, I am assured that it is the committee's intention to provide suitable accommodation for the Press in the future. The Junction, men looked exceedingly neat amd busiThesslike as t'hy took their positions on the field, sporting spotless white jerseys with blue knickers. The teams turned out as fol- low:- LLANDUDNO JUNCTION: GiUett; Tom Jones, "Now" Ellis; W. Evans, W. R. Roberts, Bob Owen; J. R. Jones, Joe Hughes, Ben Mor- ris, and Sam Parry. LLANRWST: Dick Jones; A. Carter, W. Trevor Jones; Humphrey Roberts, R. D. Tlich- ards, Francis Williams; Dennis Jones, Howoel Roberts, Arthur Richards, W. T. Jones, and Evan Jones. Referee, Mir E. Lloyd-^Williams, Bangor. The Junction men having won tihe toss, elected to defend the Station goal during the first half, and from the moment the leather was set in motion by the Llanrwst pivot, the game was as lively and fast as cno oca Id desire. First, the isitmg forwards moved down the field towards the Junction goal, then Torn Jones sent the ball to rightabouts, and away went the "Whites" bent on makring an acquaintance with Dick Jones in the Llanrwst net. The old warhorse, "Trevor," however, inter.

THE SOLITARY GOAL. The ball was, however, returned promptly by W. R. Roberts, the JisnctBon oenbre-half, and then followed eoane manoeuvring by the home right wing as a result of which Ben Morris found himself suddenly presented with a chance of opening the soore for his aide. The leather flashed into the met quite clear of the out- stretched MndS of the visiting custodian, but it was not Ben Moirrie who had soored. Morris had hesitated, and while ho was thinking about it, Joe Hughes, like a bolt from the blue, rush- ed up and did the needful. It was a goal right enough, but another time Joe Hughes might not be €here Ben would do well next time to shoot promptly and shoot straight. This hesitancy in fact was the home centre's weak- oeas throughout the game. He fed his wings very prettily, but when it came to shooting he seemed shy, and consequently lost thei ball time *fter time when favoua^bly glaoed, 12*ere www two other incidents worthy of note in the first moiety. The first was when Evan Janes, the visiting outside left, secured tho Call, raced along the touch-line, and centred perfectly, about half-a-dozai yards in front of the goal-mouth. The viiiting inside trio missed the ball, but Den- nis Jones got his foot to it, and! crashed in a torrfic shot. Ginctt never saw the bail, and the crowd made certain it was a goal, but to the bitter disappointment of the Lianrwst suppor- ters, the ball hit the crasbar 2,:1,d: rebounded into play, only to bo cleared by Bob Owen. The other incident was when Arthur Richards ran towards tho Junction goal in pursuit of the ball. Gillett ran out of the met, and jumping up, fisted the leather clear, but in doing so caught Richards a nasty kick, which laid him out jux a few moments." The home team kept their one 'gt>al lead up to the interval, but. on the resumption they tevo- ral times came noar losing it. The Roosters were, however, iin poor shooting form, and al- ways failed when anywhere near Gillett. Llan- TWt., nevertheless, played the more scientific football in midlield, but the. Junction men were superior to their opponents in tho vicinity of the net. The Llanrwst goal had sojne narrow escapes during the second half, the ball Ining onto within their I)--malty area. for about three minutes at a time much to the discomfort of the visiting defence, who seemed unablo to get. the bad clea.r. The Junction men played a plucky and determined ga.me throughout, and deserved their points.

DIVISION II. (Russell Challenge Cup.) Results up to Saturday, September* 24th Goais. P. W. L. D. For A't Pte. Glasinfrym, S. 1 1 0 0 10 0 2 Llan'fechan 1 0 1 0 0 10 0 Bangor Juniors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Holyhead lies. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Col wyn Bay C. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lleehid Swifts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Llandudno Res 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Llandudno J. R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pecunae/unawr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mciial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. BAG ILL TROUT DENBIGH CHURCH GUILD. Bagritlt Denbigh Church Guild 1 The Denbigh Church. Guild were at home to Bagiilt on Saturday. The kick off was fixed for 3.45, but owing to a delay on the road, to the visitors, who came, iia brakes, they "'•are not able to appear on the ground until about 4-15 They were oocam- panied by a good number of supporters and it may be safely said that they comprised prac- tically half of those on the field. The weather was. tine, though warm for football playing. Mr M. Newt-oa, Chester, lined up the teams in the following order — CHURCH GUILD: Haywood; D. Hughes and P. Cartwright; A. Roberts, T. A. Davies, and W. Taylor; W. Griffiths, Edward Jones, F. Lloyd; Len. Lewis, and Geo. Lewis. BAGILLT: Nath. Reeoe; Cassidy and Frod. Thomas; Edward Griffiths, Ben Edwards, and R. O. Jones; A. Jomes, J. N. Jones, T. O. Jones, Thos. Davies, and Hairry Evans. The homestera won the toss and played down the slope, with a bright sun at their backs. Evans immediately set the visitors' forwards moving. Tlioy broke through successfully until they came to the full-back line, where Cart- wright offered a stubborn resistance. The latter cleared but his forwards did not follow the ball up and the visitors werd soon swarming around the hoino defence, and T. O. Evans almost opened the visitors' soore. Haywood, from the kick-out, placed T. A. Davies (Denbigh) in pos- session. but he was robbed. Fred Lloyd effected a smart "trap" and! after soma neat driboLLag, pased to Griffiths on the wing..The. latter tirnedi the shot to a nicety and! aiad ran down a few yards to get into better position, finally sanding* in a splendid' shot which Reeoe failed: to stop. The visitors rallied well. From the wing Harry Evans served up numerous beautiful passes and his. colleagues on the forward line tried hard for goal but Hay- wood luckily managed to hold his own. He fisted out on everal occasions when he could have effected a much more complete cloaranoe by using his feet. Cartwright eventually cleared. For a few minuted the visitors had to defend from a spirited attack on the part of the Guild. Geo. Lewis nearly suoooeded in adding to the score. Griffiths also had a good opportunity, but was too slow, and the ball went out of play. When the leather was again sent into play, Evans, the visitors', outside-right, sailed, up the wing at a marvellous pace and, easily dribbling past Geo. Lewis, he crowned a splendid run up with a meat pass to his centre forward, who fourad the net with a good shot. Thence to half- time the visitors had much of their own way and the centre-half and the outbids-right added to the score before the interval. Ilaif-time score: Bagillt 3, Churdh Guild 1. The second half avoured the visitori even more. After about ten minutes' play, Evans worked his way through to within a few yards of the home gloal. The both backs rushed to stop him, but oollidod.. Before they rooovered the alert oentre-forward netted the ball in the left cornor. The centre gave the homesters a little advantage for a time, but before full-time T. A. Davies, Geo. Lewis amd Fred. Lloyd were unsuccessfully potting for goal. There was no further soormg.

FRIENDLIES. DOWNFALL OF BANGOR JUNIORS Menai Bridge I Bangor 3 I Played at Bangor on Saturday last, botore a fair orowd. Referee Caleb Thomas, of Bangor, linoo up as follows:- BANGOR JUNIORS.— H. R. Lewis; Nunn, Emyr Hughes; R. J. Pattison, F. Dargie; Harry Evans; W. O. Hughes, F. Savage, Roger Lewis, T. Griffiths, Furber. MENAI BRIDGE.—H. Jones; G. Williams, J. Evxuis; R. G. Edwardls, J. C. Jones., Willie Edwards; Joseph. Hendler, J. R. Owen, Arthur Hughes, Enoch Iaoston, J. Gerrard. Bangor facing1 the High-street goal, immedi- ately oommeauoed the attack, W. O. Hughes sending in a fine shot, which Janes, the visiting custodian saved, and after a little m id field work A. Hughes scored the first g'oal for the visitors. From the centre, Bangor rushed down, and were awarded a free-kick close to the oorner flag, Pattison converting with a good shot, thus equalising the soore. This seemed to encourage, the homesters, for they continually tested Jones, but the la titer effected1 brilliant saves. A pretty movement by the home forwar-di line was spoilt throw.-h, Roger Lewis getting offside, but direct- ly afterwarda Harry Evans nearly did the triok with an oblique shot. Mesnai Bridge now seem- ed to liven up, and were finally awarded a corner, but Partisan, who was playing a capital garnet, cleared, and sent the leather well up the field, but try as they would', tihe Juniors could not pieroe the defence of G. Williams and J. Evans, who proved a paitr of stalwart defenders. Hendler now had a chance, but his shot wOOlf; wide of the mark. The next item

WAS A SOLO RUN by T. J. Griffiths, and after diddling some of his opponents he let fly, but Jones was all there, efioating a brilliant save. Not to be denied, however, the Bangor forwards wvm soon in ftroat of JonM -ana Hughes scored with a good shot. No sooner had the ball 'been osmtred than. Rogier Lewis, finding hlmseif in front of Jones, tot fly, and soored No. 3 from a pass by Tommy Griffiths. Meniai Bridge now started going, and J. R. Owem scored! an easy goal. Half-time ar- rived with the scare reading, Bangor 3, Menai Bridge 2. Upon resuming, Memaii Bridge were the agig-ressors, and the oencre forward equalised through the efforts of Inston and A. Hugbea. Firom the centre, Mens-i Bridge again ruabed dbwuT, but weco stopped by Roger Lewis, and Pattison, from about half the length of the field, let fly, his hot just grazing the upright. The visitors now had the advantage of the game, a.nd wøre not long in adding the fourth goal. No sooner bad the ball bean centred than the visitors were again off with a rush, and Hendter aaored, the same player shortly afterwards re- gistering the 6th. Final; Mena* Bodgb 6. Baa. 2L

A WIN FOR LLANDUDNO AMATEURS. (By "Tudno.") Amateurs Crewe Boiler Works 1 This match took place on the Coumcil Field, on Saturday, with Mr J. H. Vincent in charge of tho following teams:— LLANDUDNO AMATEURS: C. Staliard; T. Johnson and R. T. Williams; H. Pearson, J. Brown, and W. Edwards; Grifliths, Dan Davies, J. M. Davies, R. Davies, Jim Williams. CREWE BOILER WORKS: Walle^y; Parks and Robins; Oilier, Thorn-hill, and; Yickers-; Bickcrton, McGowan, Barlow, Lindop, Lea. Johns-on signalised his first apipearajice as cap- tain by winning the tos-s and setting the visitors to face the sun. The Crewe men immediately made tracks for the home goal, but were pulled up for CoILicl,o. From the free-kick Dad Davies got possession, and after a nice run foircedi a oorner which was well-placed by W. Edwards and Jack Brown rushing up, skimmed tho bar with a lovely shot. Shortly aftsrwards Bob Davies was nearly through but was neatly robbed by the visitors' right back. The homesters were now pre6rLig and Da.n Davies almost scored. This n, "9 rousod the Boiler men and Lindop made a good run, but his finaj. shot lacked power and Stallard easily cleared. The combination of both sets of forwards was disappointing a.nd t'hollgh the home backs kicked- well they lacked judgment in placing tho bali. Williams nearly put through his own goal from a mis-kick but Stallard was on the a.lert. The home loft now moved1 down in promising fashion but Jimmy Williams, the little winger, rc-ceived a nasty blow in the face from the leather at closo r.ange. Fortunately he wa-s soou able to resume, amid sympathetic ap- plause*.

A USELESS PENALTY. A free-kick given for hands against Lindop was well-placed, and) Dan Davies getting posses- sion, was threading his way through the Crewe defence whan he was heavily brought down in the droad^d area. A penalty-kick was granted, but Johnson shot widoc of the post to the sur- prise. of th. espectators. Hands tgainst Johnson looked ominous for the Seosiders but Stallard cleared from Lindop. The home forwards again got going but Dan Davies was fouled when in a nice position just outside the radius. From the ensuing free-kick the home team all but scorod. Brown was putting in some telling work hereabouts and passing to Dan the latter centred splendidly and Bob Davies rushing up at full speed1 headed against, the bar, the ball going out of play. Jim. Williams, too, worked hard, but was fouled when in a dangerous position. The homsters pre&Kid but failed to find the net. Interval: No score. Pearson, who was hurt in the first half, did not again turn out. The Seasideirs were thus handicapped, having to play a man short. On re-starting Jimmy Williams failed to gather a nice pass from Johnson- but made amends a few minutes later and centred splendidly, but his partner missed a fine ohanoo ot opening the soore. The visitors made play on their right- wing but how they failed to soore on several occasions was a mystery. Dan Davies then tried to t away on his owa, but was brought up for off-side. Bob of that ilk then created a diversion by rushing for the, Orewe goal, missing the ball and pulling down the side post and rope support- ing the net in 'his rush. From a pass from Brown R. Davies scored, after ten minutes' play and a few minutes later one of the Cre-w backs put L through his own goal. The home left-winger, Williams, was now compelled to retire, having hurt his foot badly some time previously, but pluckily played on.

'OIlERS PLAY NINE MEN. The play was now very scrappy, the homesters having only nine men. Griffiths and Dan Davies, however, added further goals and Balow eventu- ally got through for the visitors. The final soore -was 4-1 in favour of the Seasidera, but the re- sult does not accurately reflect the run of the game as the Boilormen missed several gifts which should have been taken advantage of. A new right-wing will have to be found if the "'Cho ra aire to meet with success this season.

LAST SATURDAY'S RESULTS. LEAGUE—FIRST DIVISION. Manchester United 1, Everton 0. Liverpool 2, Manchester City 1. Notts County 3, Sheffield1 Wednesday L, Bury 2, Nottingham Forest 1. Oldham Atthlot-lo 2, Tottenham 0. Sheffield United. 2, Blackburn Rovers 1. AJion Villa. 2, Bradford City 1. Woolwich Anoanal 0, Sunderland 0. Bristol City 0, Preston North End 0. Newcastle Unite.di 0, Middlesbrough 0. LEAUUjSECOND DIVISION. Huddersfield T. 3, Leeds City 2. Clapton Orient 3, Leicestr Foaje 1 C'helsea 2, Wolverhampton W. 0. Giossop 2, 'Derby County 2. Hulll City 2, Bradford 2. Lincoln C:ty 2, Stockport County 0. West Bromwioh Albion 2, Burnley 1. Birmingham 1, Gainsborough Trinity 1. Blackpool 1, Bamsley 0. THE COMBINATION. Saltney 1. Bangor 1. Flint 5, Denbigh 1. Oswestry 2, Wrexham 0. Brymbo Victoria 2, Connah's Quay 0. Rihyl 1, Whitcihurch 0. N.W CUASi AjEAGUE—DIVISION I. Holyhead Swifts 7. Cohvyn Bay United 1. Blaenau Festiniog 7, Llanberis United 3. Llandudno Junction 1, Llanrwst Town 0. N.W. COAST LEAGUE—DIVISION II. Glasinfryn Swifts 10, LlanfairfecLan 0. FRIENDLY MATCHES. Menai Bridge 6, Bangor Juniors 3. Tregarth 3, Bangor Athletic 0. Lleohid Swifts 13, Bangor Albion 0.

NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. I LEAGUE—FIRST DIVISION. Liverpool v. Everton. Sheffield U,nåtødi v. Notts Forest, Bury v. Manchester City. Notts County v. Bristol City. Woolwich. Arsenal v. Old'ham Athletic. Manchester United v. Sheffield Wednesday. Preston North End v. Newcastle United. Aston Villa v. Biaokburn Rovers. Middlesbrough v. Tottenham Hotspur* Sunderland v. Bradford City. LEAGUE—SECOND DIVISION. Barnsley v. Glossoo. Braofordl v. Fulhain. Burnley v. Hull City. Chelsea v. Bolton, Wanderers. Derby County v. Linootn. <*i)ty. Gainsborough Trinity v. West Bromwich A. Leeds City v. Birmingham. Leicester Fosse v. Blackpool. Stockport County v. Hud'dereifield. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Clapton Orient. THE COMBINATION. Bangor v. Flint. Brymbo Victoria v. Oswestry. ENGLISH CUP (Qualifying Round). Chester v. Wrexham. New Brighton v. Connah's Quay. N.W. COAST LEAGUE—DIVISION L Oolwy,a Bay v. Carnarvon United. Llanberis United v. Bangor Reserve. Llandudno Amateurs v. Holyhead Swifta. Ltanrwst Town v. Blaenau Festiniog. N.W. COAST LEAGUE (Div. II.). Glasinfiryn Swifts v. Bangor Juniors. Llandudno Junction Res. v. Colwyn Bay Celts. Lleohid Swifts v. Llandudno Amateur Res.

5th BATT. ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS. THE SERVICES OF CAPTAIN KINGTON. The term of office of Captain W. M. Kington as adjutant of the 5th Battalion Royal Wofah Fusiliers (Flintshire) having expired on Saturday last, Cctoaet Hyribufct, the commanding offioer, hae idiww a regimental order in which he placed on record his appreciation of the signoh services wfotoh Captain Kington has renctered to the bat- tel ion. during his 4 years' service. He alltudes to the marked improvement in the battalion which be has brought about, and states that all ran4 will watch 1riU\. a sympathetic interest his future career, with the hope it anight be both briBiani and fluooettfot. DO lJfir MftfufabOb iN Captaig Vjrvsafct

NOTES AND COMMENTS. HOLYHEAD CHIPS. (By "Critic.") Four points out of the fir.;t two League en- gagements is good business, boys, very good. There is nothing like a good beginning, for "nothing succeeds like success." « • • • Keep it up, lads, and when the season comes to an end, we will be able to hail you as Cham- pions 1 < The game on Saturday was a very pleasant one to watch, and I was pleased to notice tho good feeling which existed between the players. This is as it should be, and a few more such cleanly contested games would do much to enlist the sympathies of those who now decry the game. w » » « Coming to the players, and dealing first with the losers, I am bound to admit that man for man tney were, with the possible exception of the redoubtable McCann, inferior to tho win- ners. • • • • Hughes, in goal, was good, and he had no chanco of stopping the shots which took effect. « • • McCann was easily the better back, though 0. E. Williams did several good things. .I The halves were a fairly even trio, W. E. Roberts pleasing me most. Ned Griffiths was inclined to take the game too humorously, while Dick Rowlands was too prone to wander. < t0 Of the forwards, the right wing shaped ex- ceedingly well, Southern being the best of the bunch. Stanley worked untiringly, and was a trier from beginning to end. ♦ » Taken as a team, th v are on the light sida, and here the homesters had a big advantage. The Bayites will do much better as the season advances. For the Swifts, Bob Owen, in goal, was his own cool, calm, indomitable self, and we know what an excellent custodian ho is. < Roland and Morgan were, on the whole, safe, though have seen them play much better. But the season is young. » » I The halves were splendid, W.T. with his head, Louis with his feet, and the genial captain with his judgment forming a really formidable half- back iine. Future opponents will realise what this means when they come face to face. • » • « The forwards, again, were excellent, though Salisbury was inclined to hang on to the ball too long. R. C. Jones played a rattling forcing game, and his partner, J. Williams, did really well in his first match. *,I Humphrey Jones waa a capital pivot, parting to his wings with judgment, and opening tho game out well. McNeil played & fine game, and did many brilliant things.

LLANBERIS CRACKERS. (By "Spectator.") The Llanb?ris football fraternity turned' out in large numbers on the Dolbadarn Field on Saturday to witness the struggle between the Quarrymen, and, of course, full of hope that their pets would vanquish tho men of 'Stiniog. But they were sorely disappointed! < < Within ten minutes of the start it was evident tha.t Festiniog were bent on becoming acquain- ted with the locale of the ne-ta, and' also that the hom-o custodian was not up to hit* previous Sat- urday's form by a long way. • • The homesters seemed to ho holding their own very well for a few minutes, and when Buck soored they made things hum for the time being. • • • • W. J. Hughes, the visiting centre-forward, "nodded" a good goal from a oorner. Beinig a decent goal the custodian could not be blamed. But tho crowd were filled1 with dismay when W. R. Owen found the net again tin similar fashion, adl being due to too delicate clearing'. » ft A At this stage the feelings of the crowd went up and down in a startling manner due to dazzling runs and taiiio endings. • Johnny Evans' solo run thoroughly deserved all the applause given him. • • It was a pity the penalty did' not materialise for it might have changed the trend of the match. • • • » After this, the homesters managed to score another goal from a oorner, aoo then iL wati a case of "putting up the shutters." • « « The Festinkng players were by ino means brilliant. The iorwards were iast, and happen- ed' to know each other's play, but the goals eoored were nothing' to boast of. Still they count on. the chart. The defenders from' 'Stiniog were not as in- nocent of infringements. Smith in the nets, diminutive though ho is, was agile as ever, but he was never severely tested in the last half. The home forwards were very uneven, Johnny Evans was the star performer, Buck being a good second. E. R. Williams was the most hard-working of the halves. The other two did some telling work, too. • t « The full-baclcs only occasionally shone, G. M. Owen, '0:. one or two occasions, saving the goal in the nick of time, whilst Owen Morris punted well and used his weight to advantage. • • • • Mr Wm. Griffith, the referee, had a good con- trol over the game throughout.

MADOC MUSINGS. There is no hope of forming a club at Port- madoc this season, though there are players in the town and district. 0 9 90 This is a pity. How are the mighty fallen! Tho once famous Madoc team exists no more! « • • • It is thought that Dei Bach, Rowlws, Arthur, Now Bach, and Bob Davies fe-I themselves get- ting on well in years, and that they cannot play as they used to a few years ago. Garth Jones, J. G. Jones, Gwalia Jones, G. Parry Jones, Willie Jones, Bob Roberts, David Williams, and Bob Jones are now, I suppose on the retired list. w I Moseley is far away on the deep blue tea. But when he gets ashore in foreign lands he looks out for a game of football, and gets one often. The other day he distinguished himself in a match in the Antipodes. I • • » • Possibly (Itnr. Evans and Christmas Evans < < • will join Barinouth or Pwllheli. • • • • Nothing much id being done at Criccicth as yet. • • • • w It would be interesting to know how football is making headway at the County School. • • • • Will anything be heard this season of the Transpontine Club, Saw Millites, and Borthy- I gcstlans w w < Minffordd and Pcnrhyn ought to start a team between them. w < There is plenty of material to organise half a dozen teams at the places mentioned, if some I active spirits took the matter in hand. I Where aro Alun Williams, Elia* Williams. Ebenezer Morris, Maclean, Lloyd Hart, R. Lloyd Jones, Willie Hughes, and Parry Jones t r m m • • r m m • • Why not get up teams representing Tremadoc, j Portmadoo, Mmffordd, and Penrhyn, and have j Imodlj m»tcgi< £ between them!

BANGOR BANGS. BANGOR 1, SALTNEY 1, at Saltney. Th. first surprise packet of the season. One who saw the match, and knows what he is talking about, declares that if Bangor continue Saturday form, they ought easily to head the Combl tion chart. But will they? • In the second half they simply waltzed round the home team, sending shot after shot towards the Saltney goat, but the ball somehow or other objected to enter the not. Evans, ot Denbigh, who was given a trial, scored the equaliser, and it was a terrific goal. It nearly cost the Saltney, Club a new net. For ten minutes Bangor played ten men, Ted Owen missing his train, and Capt. Dargio offi- ciated in liis stead. • • • • The Bangor full backs wore in fine form, doing big things throughout the match, and the halves also worked finely albeit Jimmy Jones had to run about with a damaged foot. • » • Flint, new comers to the Combination, are tho visitors next Saturday. No doubt they 'W1 play with the enthusiasm of youth, so Bangot had better take no risks. « • • • Hug'nie Owen, brother of Bangor Club secre* tary, waa given a trial with Manchester Uniteu Reserve against Everton Reserve on Saturdayaf Old Trafford, and a local newspaper speaks o him doing "ono or two neat things." Unless one who has followed his football career pretty closely is greatly mistaken, much will be hear* of Owen ere long. He knows the game.

PWLLHELI PEBBLES. The wet weather last season considerably damped the ardour of the local players. • • • It is not a pleasant thing to be in debt. Th* town club's gate receipts last season were so small that a heavy debt was incurred. • • • • There aro many go-ahead footballers in town, and recruits aro very numerous. If they were well trained and disciplined they would bo a fine acquisition to the town club. • > • • Charlie Morris and T. Smalley, who played in League matches last year, were amongst the crefl of the 'Carnarvon Bay," which foundered ol her voyage to Melbourne. t They were saved, and every footballer rejoiced —indeed tho whole town rejoiced when the glaa tidings reached the town that they had beel rescued. • • • • Tommy Williams is as full of football as eV^ but ho is not likely to take a leading part in game this season owing to a mishap to his »e»" • • » • But Den Evans is as lively as ever. He II ready for the fray-home or away. Bob Ellis, the veteran, is undecided as to wb3* course he wilt take this year. • • • • As there are no Limerick competitions n0^' hopes are entertained that Jim Ellis will dev0 his spare time to football. Much is expected from Hardcastle. I It is time the County School footballers shoul be stirring. Why not have a match bt-tween County School team and a team made up town boys The penalty of having the ground closed d^ ing September has taken away tho little that m-av have been attached) to the early day of football, but with play beginning next faatur- da.y the club will start in earnest. J a • » • There has baen some die-lay in getting i*1^? order. The annual meeting was only called las*' Ftiday and bho aooounts unfortunately show big balance on the wroTM" side. < < < It is, however, no use crying over spilt milkj and it is to be hoped the new committee vil pull together and work energetically. < « < « Several old players will not be available, but the younger members of last year's team show promise of improvements and a fair side should be raased. • • • a There is a little uncertainty whether our I year's goalkeeper will lx available, and if he 19 unable to play it will be a great loss to the «i,lib; but it is still hoped that he will figure in his old position. • • a a Charlie Morris who used to play for the club so wen at outeide-left was on the "Oaruarvon Bay" a-nd we were all rdad to hear he had b picked up in the punt boat that was found. v • • J. Smalley, brother to Will Smalley, who played so well in tho cup-ties last season, was also aboard, and we are also glad to say was safely landed. Will'Smalley, by tho way, got his tickets on the same diav as the news of the wreck of his brother's ship reached England. Our only regret is that he will be probably goinir to sea too soon to allow him to play for us tliib season. a a a a Thl) new rule in the Junior Cup Competition should prove a great encouragement to younff p layers and-. it is to be hoped that reserve matche* will be arranged.

NORTH WALES WEDNES- DAY LEAGUE. PROGRESS OF THE SHIELD FUND. Mr R. Greenfield presided over a special meet- ing of the .above League at the Station HoW. Llandudno Junction, on Monday evening. There were ailso pr-asant:—Messrs IIa.m'd Haydes (Llandudno Certs), J. H. Brookes (Deganwy), A. WiLson (Llandudno), H. J. Wilson (Conway), J. W. Hotden (Ocnlwyn Bay), and George Mason (Colwyn Bay), together with the Secretary (Mr F. W. Jones (Llandudno).

THE BANGOR CLUB. The inability of the Bangor club to reply to letters w-aj; dVscuissed, and it was decided that the secretary should write to the Bangor club asking for a definite reply as to whether they were going to join the League for the oewning seasoif or not.

FIXTURES. It was decided to hold a epccial meeting on October 10th to arrange fixtures of the League for the coming searon., the meeting to be hold at the new lieadqu-arters of tho League, the Station Hotel.

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LÂ S. FOOTBALL- I LEAGUE—FIRST DIVISION. Hosulfcs UD bo Saturday. September 24th.— GrC«ii& P. W. L. D. For A'st. Pts. Sunderland 5 4 0 1 9 .5 9 Manchester U. 5 4 1 0 9 6 8 Notta County 5 2 0 1 9 5 9 Notts Forest 5 3 1 1 9 & 7 Middiesbro' 4 2 0 2 5 Everton 5 2 2 1 4 2 5 Aston Villa 4 2 1 1 8 5 5 Bradford City 4 2 1 1 6 5 5 Newcastle U. •■•5 2 2 1 5 4 5 Sheffield U. f 2 « 1 | J | Bury 5 1 t t 7 J Tottenham H. 523i& Liverpool 5 2 3 0 < 9 Manchester C. 5131° Sheffield W. -.4121680 Oldham A. 4 1 2 1 5 3 Woolwich A. 5 0 2 3 2 6 3 Bristod City 4 1 2 1 1 o 3 Blackburn R. 5 0 3 2 7 10 2 Pretton N.E. 5 0 3 2 2 8 2

LEAGUE-SECOND DIVISION. Results un to Saturday, September 24th:— Goals P. W. L. D. For A'st. Pts. Clapton Orient 4 4 0 0 9 2 8 Blackpool 4 3 0 1 Ó 3 7 Lincoln City 6 2 1 3 & 5 Bolton VV 6 3 2 1 9 12 Ga.l.asboro' T 4 2 0 2 7 2 6 Chebea 4 3 1 0 9 3 6 Burnley 5 2 1 2 7 5 6 West Brom. A. 5 2 1 2 9 9 6 Glossop 6 1 2 3 7 5 5 Wolver-toa W. 5 2 2 1 7 6 5 Leicester F. 4 2 2 0 7 4 4 Huli City 4 1 1 2 5 5 4 Huddersfield 4 2 2 0 5 6 4 Birmingham .4 1 1 2 4 6 4 Derby County. 5 1 2 2 6 9 4 Bradford 5 0 2 3 5 7 3 Sfo,kr)ort C. 5 1 3 1 5 10 3 Fulham 4 1 3 0 4 5 2 Barnsley 4 0 3 1 4 8 1 Leeds City 4 0 4 0 4 8 0

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. The Chairman stated that ho would have to resign his position as chairman of the League, owing to his forthcoming removal from the dis- trict. The m-cmbers present expressed regret at Mr Greenfield's departure. A number of names ware submitted for the chairmanship, and the secretary was instructed to write to them respecting the matter.

THE SHIELD. Mr GreerrfieJd said with regard to the shield fund, he had received t,he sum of H7 lis 6d in subscriptionr-, and added that he thought hq would be able to get another guinea (cheers).

The French aviator Poill y was fatally injured while flying with a passe\'er at Chart.res on Sunday. The passenger was seriously injured. A speed of 35.58 knots, equivalent to forty- OTve land miles, per hour has been a.bt.vir.ed by the motor launch "Miranda IV. I • iit by Sir John Thornsycroft to demonstrste UKS Kpe'jial principle of the Hull design. Such x speed id unexampled in a boat only 26ft.. Jong. It has now been definitely settled tho memorial oi fondon Jews to tho late King sT, i Edward shall wke the form of II. hospital where Jewtish-speaking doctors and nurses will t. tn.- stalled. A New York telegram says the death occurrrrt there on Sunday ( Ah-s Ira D. iWikev.-uow of the famous iungmg evangelist aud hynui com- poser. Spealonig M Durban, Lcrd G'luUUvn.-N, Sc-uth African Governor-Gene ral, said it wm clear that too first period under the Union must necmri- ly be a period of c-comra. great WaLtilfulae64 tod great good tonipe-