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COLLEGE DERBY DAY*
COLLEGE DERBY DAY* BRECON AND LLANDOVERY IN THE SCRUM. Harry Bowen Discusses the Work I of the Teams. "Puy up, school! Play up, ech-oo-oo-l! Play up, schoo-oo-oo-oo-1!" I The Llandovery football war cry in full I •ong. "Play up, college! Play up, ooll-e-g-e! Play Vp, coll-e-g-e! The Brecon football ditto in full chorus. Both cries replete with encouragement, the long-drawn-out incentives to football deeds of ■" derring-do." No snatch war song this. No! No! This ku come down from generation to generation. Vbtre are grandfathers-aye, and grand- mothers, in this cry-aye, and great, grand- Sfttitors and great-grandmothers. No doubt about this. They shouted it when the world bad youth's promise for them, and every year as the years roll by they re-occupy the old places to shout it again. Tint as scholars, and as scholars' sisters, fciftrr as fathers or as fathers' wives, last as gland or great grand fathers, or their help- jpaets in life's little journey. Look round the ropes. There they are— to-day as on similar days for years gene by. "What!" you say, "that stately-looking vicar 4rhh the waist-measurement betokening the goodwill to all and hearty contentment within! Was he ever a football boy, wear- tag very small men's jerseys and slender kaickerettes, Pnd number fives in boots?" Yes, yel, my friends, he was ever thus. It requires great faith to believe, and greater faith if the eyes are kept steadfastly upon the happy dimensions. But it is all true, happily true, he was once a football boy. And the funny thing is, that he cannot Vorget it, do what he will. He thinks every year will be his last, but he never misses the next in order. He nurses himself up with the opinion that he goes because of "the boys, yoa know," bat it's all rubbish. The mild truth is that he goes because he can't help it. It is in his blood. As the day approaches he mentions less and less the unaccommodat- ing ailments that made many an appointment impossible to keep! No ailment will keep him from thi3. That touch of rheumatism, that streak of the gout, that wheeze of the lung sponge are all for- gotten. It is the Breoon-Llandovery day, and go he must. If worldly preferment betokens it improper for him to shout, at least he may go to clap. If extra eminence makes the clap impossible, aurely he may be there to nod. And shout, clap, or nod he does. And he does it well. Austere professors forget their austerity. Rules and routine are thrown to the wind. Does a boy wear a. straw when he ought to be wearing his cap on this day of all days, he is severely reprimanded by the forgetfulneee of the master to take note of the offence. Has he been breaking bounds? This is the period of light punishment. Seats are quite forgotten. It was quite a pleasure to see the same faces round the ropes. There was the Llan- dovery school warden, the very embodiment pf perfect health and hearty good nature; there was C. P. Lewis, let- me see. yes, it was in 1882 that" C. P." played joint full back with truly yours against England at Swansea, when the giants Bother ham. Wade, and Evameon were the hot cakes in the football world. Yes, these he was, with wrinkles formed by laugh- Set. and with hardly a trace of Time's ftnger- laarks. There, too, was Newton, he of the quiet ways and definite action. Also Mr. Seymour, of Pontyberem, chairman of the Llanelly Rural Council, strong and stalwart in all senses of tht teems, physically and morally. HIe was WIlt to see that his sixth boy did his duty in tlM scrum. He had supplied five other strap- ping lads to do battle for the school in their tarns, and now again was anxious about the Sixth. There, too, was Mr. Lattimer, collected, but truly anxious, and on the Brecon touch-line, in full and undisputed possession, was the RAW. P. B. Bartlett, keen, decisive, and, at least, not forgetful. What an enthusiasm is lite! Bow he did encourage his lads The lads themselves showed their business intentions by the grim way in which they decided to play forty minutes each way. Low would not do. Arrayed in amber and gold, the Brecon hoys were easily first for the prettiest eostnme, Llandovery School sported the pure and spotless. The teams wereBrecon: Back. T. C. Lewis; three-quarter backs, E. W. A. Thomas (captain), J. P. Jones, L. Dyke, and G. Llewellyn; half-backs, J. L. Rogers and U. E. Caldicutt; forwards, S. J. Marriott, P. D. G. Harries, T. D. W. Williams, J. Powell, J. B. B. Beynon, M. Williams, W. M. Llewellen, and H. J. Morgan. Llandovery: Back, E. B. Evana; three-quarter backs, W. Pugh, D. G. Davies, D. G. Williams, and J. L. Morgan; half-backs, Hugh Morris (captain) and U. J. Protheroe; forwards, G. C- Seymour, B. A. Hughes, A. Davies, H. G. Thomas, K. Halden, D. H. Parry, O. P. Morgan, and T. Elias. A strange feature in connection with the Llandovery team was that several of the team were Soccer players who had never played the Rugby game before entering Llan- dovery School. THE GAME. f Llandovery started with the wind in their favour, and play ruled very even for the first Mteen minutes. Smart attacking move. ments by the home side were met by equally smart tackling by the Brecon Boys. Morris, the home captain, very early showed that he was to be a big factor in attack and defence. At first, though, he fell into the fault of hold- ing the ball too long. In this early period, too, some nice passing movements were shown by the Brecon backs. Caldicutt, Thomas, j and Llewellyn were really smart in their transfers. What was apparent after this first period passed by was that the home for- wards were the stronger. They kept up a series of short, dashing runs, every thrust a progress. It was only the work of the Brecon three-quarters that regained for the ambers I and gold the ground continually made by these determined onslaughts. Llewellyn- Willie Llewellyn's little brother-was called on to bring Master Pugh—a most determined Llandovery youngster-down on three occa- sions. But, finally, Pugh got over in the corner after pretty, though orthodox, passing, and first blood was drawn. This was further augmented by a try by Williams. This was from passing by Protheroe and Morris. The latter, when pressed, passed to Williams. This player shook himself free from a half-hearted tackle, and went for the line. sooring in a good position, Half-time score. G, T. M, I Llandovery 1 0 | Breoon 0 0 0 t The re-start gave promise of a rally by Brecon. They went off with a bang, and kept up a fairly long period of attack. Having failed to take advantage of the strong wind in the first half, it was not expected that they would do much against it, but here they were, pegging at it in right good stylet The effort did not last, however, for the home forwards again found their feet, and. governing the ball, set their backs in motion. Morris and Pugh, and then Morris and Protheroe, led to the third try being scored. Prom this time forward the issue was never ita doubt. But the Brecon lads never lost heart. They kept their stronger opponents oat splendidly until within be minutes of the end, when two more tries—the first by Pzotheros and the second by Balden--mom added. The latter was converted, the finalI score being:- G. T. M. I Llandovery 2 3 0 Brecon .— 0 0 0 The Players I The defeat is, undoubtedly, due- to the stronger forward and half-back work of the Llandovery side. In Seymour, Halden, and Davies they possess three forwards who are gluttons for work. Again, the half-back Morris was much too good for the opposing halves. He would hold his own in a first-class team. His partner, too, was very serviceable as inside half. Of the home three-quarters, Pugh took a j lot of stopping, being in a fearful hurry to reach the line, and quite regardless of inter- ruptions. The other three were capable exponents. E. B. Evans, the full back, was the surprise of the day. He ki, ran, and tackled in the best style, and did it all with- out the slightest hesitation. He was evidently the hero of the smallest boys, for when he went along they set up a perfect Bhriek of delight. For Brecon, the eaptain, Thomas, was the best of the three-quarters. He was very care- fully watched by The opposing centres, his powers being evidently known. Notwith- standing this, he showed smart work when- ever he received from the halves. Taking the Brecon three-quarters as a whole, I think they showed better combina- tion than the Llandovery threes did. Had they had equal opportunities things might have been different. T. C. Lewis at back was very safe, but lacked speed. Of the halves, Caldicutt was the better. Both played pluckily behind beaten forwards. The forwards failed to stay completely. They rallied at intervals in fine style, but the repeated attacks tired them. Marriott and Williams were noticeable, but I cannot be sure of the names of the others. One par- j ticnlarly robust lad, who worked very hard indeed, seemed quite heartbroken as time drew near. Of the game as a whole there can be nothing but satisfaction felt. It was con- tested in fine spirit. The game was as keen ad mustard, but with no trace of roughness. These two great Welsh schools set the cor- rect standard of play. and. further, see that it is adhered- to.
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THE A.B.C. OF WELSH FOOTBALL…
THE A.B.C. OF WELSH FOOTBALL I A is for Arthur (Gould his surname). Who as a three-quarter earned undying fane. B is for "Banky," Wales' quondam full-back,' In defence not so keei as in brilliant attack. C is for Cardiff, the blue-Mack brigade, Whoao play (0! be joyful) is on the up-grade. D is for Davies (just take a look round. And make your own fancy, 110 many abound!). E is for "Evening Express"—of its kind. The best "footer" paper that ever you 11 find. F is for "Forward," who readily wrttes Of Cardiff's achievements and other fttes." G is for Gabe. from whose dashing' breaks through So many fine tries for Cardiff accrue. H is for Harry, far-famed referee, Once player, now writer, a "Crichton" Is he! I—Internationals—red-letter days. With Wales, we all hope, a-weaatng the bsW& J for all Joneses, Strand headinK the list. Whose daring defence so sorely'll be miawd. K for his Kicking, e'er tiiheJy and dean; For oool eelf-poaseaoion his better's near been. L for Llewellyn, fleet as a hhre, A product of Bhoodda, where "class" wings are rare. M is for Morgan, his oolleague and chum In London Welsh circles, where both made things hum! IN J8 for Wicholls—ah! who can pourtray The skill and the genius of his brilliant play? 0 is for Owen (familiarly "Dtcky"). Whose tactics at half are decidedly tricky. P is for P-r, the meek versifier, Who trusts that his hamble attempts do not ttre! Q is for Quidnuncs—to wit, football bores. Who pompously prophesy wrong final scorec B for the Rhondda, where forwards yoo'll find, Who've vigour, less science, more matter than mind! S is for Swansea, invincible they (Though Cardiff might tarnish their record today)! T for the "Trial" that's now almond** When the cream of Welsh talealwith pride we efcan view. U for oar TTnion (a. body august), Whose doings mysterious are not always fasti V for the Voices that ronsingly roar And startle the Heavens wh-nwer there's a aeon. W for Winfield, a tower of strength, Whose "tooch-punts" have always phenomenal length. X for the 'XerUons that players of worth In oomtests heroic like Titans put forth. Y for the Youthful adepts of our schools. Long may their leagues flourish and sport "Boggex" rules. Z for the Zeal that shall always malntaft The prestige of Wales and fresh victorias gain. H. G. P. I
ANÆMIA AND ULCERATED STOMACH.…
ANÆMIA AND ULCERATED STOMACH. I DR. SLATER'S TABLETS AT LLANTWIT I MAJOR. Ll&ntwit Major is an historical and ola- fashioned place, with a reputation more in the past than the present, though the re- markable recovery of the oldest daughter ot Mrs. Thomas, of Colburgh-street, from a state of complete collapse, caused by anaemia and ulcerated stomach, has given it great pub- licity of late. Dr. Slater's Blood Making Tablets were the means of effecting this notable cure, and the plain, unvarnished, and grateful story told by Mrs. Thomas to the "Barry Dock News" reporter is of more than passing interest. Said she:—"Over two years ago Florrie had to be treated for ulcerated stomach, and the weakening effects of that ailment had left their mark upon her. At any rate, at the time which I am speaking about she appeared to suddenly lose all desire for her food, and grew languid and weary until anybody could tell she was out of sorts. Pood for which she hitherto showed so much relish now went untouched, and she frectuently complained of distressing pains in the body. Her head ached, and the old rosy colour faded from her cheeks, which looked sunken and wan. We were at a loss what to get for her; she was so weak and languid. Her condition was beginning to cause us serious alarm when a grocer's traveller from Barry called and advised us to get a "box of Dr. Slater's B.M. Tablets. I procured some, and after the ftrst few doses the child was rather better; commenced to look forward to her meals; and enJoy food which sfcft had rejected before. She gained in strength, ap- peared to get more active and more able to do housework with comfort; and it was a real pleasure to me to see how well she framed. I can honestly say now, that, thanks entirely to Dr. Slater's Blood Tablets, Florrie is now as well and rosy-cheeked and as lively as we could want her to be." Dr. Slater's B.M. Tablets change the weak, watery blood into fluid of a rich red, life- giving nature, and for loss of appetitie, pains about the hips, antemia, ladies' ailments, neuralgia, headache, heart-weakness, colds, influenza, lack of vital force, rheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago, palpitation, short- ness of breath, paralysis, locomotor ataxia, St. Vitus' dance, spinal weakness, nervous and general debility, and as a preventive of influenza, they are of unequalled excellence. Price 2s. 9d. per box; large size, five times the quantity at but four times the cost, viz., lis. Of all chemists or direct from the Slater Laboratories, Greek-street, Leeds.
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DOINGS IN FOOTBALL CIRCLES.-_I…
DOINGS IN FOOTBALL CIRCLES. _I ABERCARN roe match last Saturday with Cwmbran I was one which the Aberearn Committee and spectators were proud of. Winning two league matches on two suc- cessive Saturdays ia encouraging to all con- cerned, especially so as Abercarn is a newly- j formed team. The Abercarn forwards created some excitement and gossip on their form last Saturday. They are a powerful lot, and will take some beating. It is encouraging to hear that they are practising the art of packing and heeling out. Hyde, Barnfield. and "Roberts were the pick of the forwards last Saturday, two of them sooring. Another promising half-back has been un- earthed in the person of Carter, who played for the United this season, where he won special praise. Edwards, the skipper, and Carter seem to play with perfect harmony and encouraging results.
ABERTILLERY. -
ABERTILLERY. Nobody who saw the Pontypool v. Atici tillery match will dispute that "Polity" were exceedingly, fortunaite to escape with their record still unbroken. Eight up to a minute or so of "time up" 'Tillery led by a try. Then Jack Evans dashed over, and, although it was a very doubtful business, as he lost the ball, a try was allowed, and the game left drawn. Dad Francis, the clever Abertillery wing, was the finest back on the field in the Ponty- pool, game. In aa-dition to marking "Ponty" Jones so securely, tha* that dashing flayer never had a look in, Dai was tackling any- thing and everything in great style. It was, indeed, a day out for him, his display being simply gTand. Abertillery were very unfortunate last Saturday in having two of their finest for- wards, Joe Winmill and Phill George, unable to turn out at the last moment. The queer thing about it was that both players were in fine fettle right up to Saturday, when both of8 them severely strained their sides whi-e at work. George Shaw has not been doing at all well Lately on the wing for the "Crus," so last Saturday he was given a trial at centre. In that position he gave a capital exhibition, getting through a lot of work in fine style. Keep him there, "Crus."
BRYN!;ETHIN.  BRYNcETH?___…
BRYN!;ETHIN.  BRYNcETH? I Tne uryncetinenues are umg I this season, and bids fair to hold their ground record this season again. The last three matches played have been won without a score against the team. Three matches have teen lost so far- against Aberavon, Treorky, and Treherbert, one drawn game against Briton Ferry, and seven matches won. G. Pugsley, last season's full back and this season's wing three-quarter, played with the forwards last gatitrdtly., He waa unques- tionably the best forward on the fteJd. The committee has decided to keep him in his new position. A. Skinner, who plays for the seconds, is over six feet in height. He makes great use of it in the loose and line-out. Another promising forward for the first team. Training is carried out as it should be now, under the directorship of Mr. D. Bayliae, who )ias returned to his native home. G. Bailey has settled down to the full back I position. He is in grand form just now.
IBRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. The Bridgend team are showing all-round impiovement every week, and the forwards now satisfy the critics, who are numerous and various. In the back division they have quality enough if it is only utilised. With forwards capable of do:ng well against the best. if will be entirely the fault of the three quarters if the season is not completed with a, series of victories.. At half. Bridgend are well served. Their three-quarters are fast, and safe tacklers, and rarely fail to find touch when the oppo- sing side look dangerous, but they lack the daah of attack and aggression. A large number of matches, to be played away, are coming on. If they a.re to be won it will be because the three-quarters assert themselves. Tries are not often scored by forwards, and speed there is if it is only forwards, eitheI1 of the four can be consi- applied. dered a slow maA; in fact, they are as fast a quaxtette as there is in the district. The second meeting with Maesteg is next Saturday (December 5). If they fall upon that occasion it is because they have not im- proved at all, for that will be their testing- time. and their supporters are looking for- ward to that occasion with no small amount of expectation.
IBRYNMAWR. - - _._.1
BRYNMAWR. _1 Now that the Brynmawr united has decided to disband, it is proposed to run a Reserve team in connection with the Brynmawr premiere, if arrangements can be made with the other junior league clubs, to carry out the fixtures fUniulfilled by the United, the matches to Count as "friendlies." There will be an enclosure side on the Brynma.wr Grounds to-day for the first time. Other important alterations and improve- ments are being made. Abertillery are the visitors to-day, and a keen game is anticipated, but if the home- sters collapse as they did at Blaenavon several changes may be expected in the side for next Saturday. The Brynmawr record is gone, and the fault is not so much the players, as the conditions under which the roat,.th was played, The game took place in a hurricane, and this prevented any good football being shown, otherwise, the result may have been very much different. Brynmawr had to reorganise their team, and had to pick up substitutes at Blaenavon, which upset their usual combination, but, at the same time, Blaenavon are to be highly commended for taking advantage of the only chance in the game. '• Nothing can be said of any of the backs. as the play was confined to the forwards, and was a mere scramble throughout. The Blaenavon eight lasted better than the visiting pack, and, as the latter rely upon the assistance of their backs, and as this assistance was not forthcoming on Saturday, they out up very bad ly in the closing stages of the game. "Perhaps the least said about such a # game the better, but if Brynmawr is to matv their present proud T<?iHon the game igo;fd prove useful in showing up the weak spots in the team. These weaknesses were very elaring on Saturday, and. as they have been T?nt? out in this column on several occa- ET tb? should be no difficulty in remedy- tag them before further disaster overtakes the team.
1--BEDWAS. -..I
1- BEDWAS. The Bedwas team are still on the winning side. They can boast of a ground record. Their line tias not been crossed at Bedwas this season. All the old players ha.ve returned. Thomaa and Price are back in the pack, and, with Carney" on the right, the club's prospects are bright.
CARDIFF. I
CARDIFF. Daring the past twelve years Cardiff and Swansea have played thirty matches. Fifteen have been won by Swansea, ten by Cardiff, and five have been drawn. The points scored aM greatly in favour of Swansea bem?? against 130. It is so long since the Cardiff ?won down at St. Helen's that it h?n? almost become an axiom tha.t they leave their hearts behind them at Landore. Gwyn Nicholls played the first really in- difFerent game of his career last Saturday. "Everything he attempted seemed to go wrong. It happens so sometimes, and Gwyn, like the rest of us, has not the virtue of infallibility. Every effort has been made to secure better training quarters for the Cardiff olayers. but to no purpose, and they v; ill have to put up with their present inadequate accommoda- tion until the new pavilion and training- room on the cricket field have been com- pleted. Building operations will start before long. Next Saturday evening, at the Angel Hotel, a presentation will be made to Measre B-ot,el, Board and A. Gibson in recognition of their great services as h&n. wro 't8'r?8 the new Pavilion and bazaar committee. On?l,ol a few people have the remotest idea of the amount of work they performed. There is a very strong feeling among players and public against making the journey to Tredegar for the triad match next Saturday. It is only a.t great kiconvenienoe that people can give almost the whole day to a trip of this kind, while comparatively few would be rilt out in having to go to Newport, Cardiff, Neath. or Swansea. Swansea people don't like the idea of a giant like Timms playing in the centre against Dan Reea and Willie Arnold, and the best advice that can be tendered the two is to beware of Timme' knees when tackling him. Hodges found one of them to be very hard when be tackled the doctor last Saturday. Cardiff players were in clover on Saturday night, a banquet at the Koyal Hotel giving them a very pleasant Saturday evening. They wouldn't mind such a finaction, becoming a regular institution. Gabe made one very fine burst last Satur- day, but when the time came tor him to give his vmm be foamd tbai there was no on=k_ ing him up. and thns a fair chance of scoring was lost. Otiff Priobard, the Newport centre, J. pWs his beat, game against Cardiff. Nicholls has no terrors for him. Except for one mis- take. PrichawTs play last Saturday was very sound. "Old Judge" predicted a win for Swansea to-day by eight points. He has only blun- dered crnce this season so far, and that was xm the we of last saturclays match. *ben he foretold game CaxdiJT and,
CILFYNYDD. I
CILFYNYDD. I Cilfynydd again suffered defeat at the hands of the present cnpholdera. Owing to the high wind accurate passing was impos- sible but, nevertheless, a fine game was wit- nessed. Fitzgerald was in fine form, and had it not been for him the Treherbert line would have been crossed several times. The teams were about equal with the exoep- tion of half, and here David Morris quite I exoslled. The try was gained by his bril- liancy in baffling the Brothers Lewis and I giving up to Stoyle. who, in the nick of time, fell over with a well-earned try. Stoyle maintains his good reputation. His I defence on Saturday last was a treat to wit- ness. The forwards played an exceptionaly good game, everyone playing with determination. Their heeling and wheeling were surerb. In W. H. James the committee has found an able eabiititate to Jones. His coolnesa when pressed and the length of L-s kicks to toucn were a treat to see. The game between Cilfrnydd and Ponty- pridd (so say the Pontypridd spectators) was the finest witnessed this season. Cilfynydd speak very highly of the friendly feeling that existed between the two teams, knowing the rivalry that has existed between them. Cil- fynydd hope that the same friendliness will continne.
CROSS KEYS.I
CROSS KEYS. I Cross Keys met Pontymister at Cross Keys in a friendly match on Saturday last, and won by eighteen points to three. The home- sters were not at their full strength, but the substitutea played a good game. The play of James, at full-back, was really a surprise, his fielding and kicking being ex- cellent. From a. kick out by Pontymister James received, and running and dodgin.g through nearly the whole of the visiting team, got to within a yard of the line, and transfered to Eichards, who scored. ) At half-back the visitors were outclassed, and Gover played a fast and determined game, being well fed by Baker. At forward, Pontymister though heavier, were beaten in heeling and in the loose. Gunter, who scored their only try, deserved the points, and was far and away the best forward the visitors had. At three-quarter the visitors were again beaten, which mainly accounts for the tall score.
CAERPHILLY I
CAERPHILLY I The premier team has been lucky of late to maintain a fairly clean record, but their capacities will be measured soon, probably next Saturday, at Newport, when it will dawn upon them what mnat follow neglect of prac- tice. Never has this team been so disorganised, and y?t. it is surprising how eoccessful they have been. Skipper Hawkins has the sym- 1 pathy of all true football lovers with regard to the continual changing of positions to which the committee subject the players. The committee may have tood reason for altering the places of certain players. Still the season is now far advanced, and there tqlioald -be, btanning" ainythir^? unfores»3n, fifteen regular players to depend upon. Half the regular plavers visited the New- port v. Cardiff match last Saturday, and the substitutes provided to meet Penylan were a sorry lot, indeed, and had there been more than one King amongst the visitors the Castle boys would have had a deserving defeat. The Nortons are sadly missed. Although Tom Evans promised well at half. he is a player who cannot accommodate himself to the partners selected for him, and thus pos- sibly he loses good cprortunities to bring up a candidate in his way of playing. There seems to be a feeling in Caerphilly that football has only to be played on Satur- days. Years ago much practice was done in the nights, but now a room that has been placed at their disposal for training is rarely visited. The players evidently lack the ambition that characterised their efforts three years ago, aTMl the point to clea/r up is whether the committee are acting wisely in allowing per- sonal references that happen, to pass respect- ing the merits of certain player or players from time to time in the committee room, to become public property.
DINAS POWIS. j
DINAS POWIS. j Gordon Jones and D. M. Evana. late of i Barry Railway Offices' Association combina- tion, have thrown their lot in with Dioos Powis second fifteen. The Seconds journeyed to Newport last Saturday, and broke asunder a three years' ground record.
EBBW VALEi
EBBW VALE The match with Abergavenny on Saturday last proved a very stiff one for the West End. Abergavenny possess a robust and fast pack of forwards, but, despite this fact, the W6t End boys made them go all the way to win, which they did by two tries to one. For Ebbw Vale T. Edwards, at half, played a grand game, breaking away in grand style on several occasions. W. Wilcox, his partttet, also played well, his try being got by sheer hard work. The full-back, M. Cahill, also played a splen- did game. and. never made a mistake.
LLWYNYPIA.
LLWYNYPIA. The Llwynypia fixture with Mountain Ash for to-day has been postponed, the Llwynypia committee having been asked to play the match later, as Mountain Ash have fc guaran- tee match to-day. As Mr. Llewellyn, the Llwynypia secretary, has been unable to arrange with another team, the playe.s will be allowed a rest after their hard fight of last Saturday at Penygraig. The game at Fenygraig last Saturday was not contested on the friendliest terms, and there seems to be no falling off of the old rivalry between the teams. Some doubt exists as to the best nlayers on the field at Penygraig last Saturday, Dai Rvc-s. Llwy- nypia, once Ð- leading forward at Penygraig, being considered by many to be the leader, while others give F. Shugax and Dai Thomas the credit. The game resulted in a win for Penygraig, by six points, but the Llwynypia boys hope to reverse this score in the return match. It was a bit disappointing to find Dai Rees out of the team selected fcr the final trial match, and Llwynypiaitee cannot under. stand it. Probert is one of the beet forwards. in Llwynypia to-day, and will, no doubt, be heard more of leaer. Llwynypia Juniors afain met Dinas United on Saturday, and the" game resulted in a draw. These boys enjoy the darkness to finish their games, and it was long past five o'clock when the teams were chasing the ball from one end ofythe field to the other. For Llwynypia Pinkham was the only absentee, and as he had a nasty accident at work some time ago, It is not likely he will be seen in the field for a while.
LONDON WELSH.
LONDON WELSH. Ttte London Welsh were without a match last Saturday, owing to some regrettable mis- understanding with Northampton. The Best v. West match at; Richmond did not produce—with the exceDtion of MiUoti and Mathias—any great finds for the English Union. It is to be honed the match at Tre- ,i-ca.r will be more satisfactory to the Welsh Union. Both the seconds and thirds won their fnatcihes on Saturday. The seconds have been beaten once this season, and the thirds hav-e won all their matches with the excep- tion of one draw. Middlesex play Kent next Wednesday, but the names as yet have not been published. The Welsh, in spite of their hands in all Middlesex scores, may not have six represen-1 tatives 'this time, owing to recent press criticisms. Should Maddooks and Teddy Mor- (ran be playing against each other it would be an interesting and. perhaps. close con- test, a.part from any other considerations.
LLANHILLETH.I
LLANHILLETH. Great disappointment was caused a.t Lian- I hilleth last Saturday through Cwmffrwdoer failing to turn tip to play the Seconds. A good gate was lost.
LLANHARRAN.
LLANHARRAN. Llanharran played a. hard game on Satur- day last against the Tondu Rangers. The home forwards were in grand- form, and both in the scrimmages and in the open easily defeated the opposing eight. The most prominent forward was D. Jones, who was closely followed by Kear, a --it, and A. Morgan. The home half-backs were for too good for the visiting couple. Blythe distinguished himself with some very fine runs.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. Oefnpennar team, although very light and all new at the game, are improving in their play. Last Saturday they played a good game against Crumlin Seconds, and won by eight points.
NEATH.I
NEATH. I Burchell and Thomas, the Neath halves, i nlayed in excellent form on Saturday. Repeatedly the former broke clean through. But wnere were his three-quaxten? Surely, they should ere this ha.ve learned that brisk following up and support are essentials. With a few sets of boxing-gloves the game between Neath and Llaneily would have been much more interesting. The Llanelly committee should do all in their power to induce the scarlets to control their tempers and pl.,iv ,-a gentlemanly game. Mauling and scragging are not exactly essentials to the Ragby game. Jack Stephens, of Resolven. who play. at i s at centre three-quarter for Neath, would do well to kick less and pass more. The Llanelly backs are not the backs of yore, but the soarlets can still boast of an excellent pack of forwards. When will the "Soapan Fach" be heard again at Stradcy and elsewhere? Like NeaAh, the scarlets have fallen upon evil- times.. Homl jams., tbe, skijiMVwae the only facar last Saturday, and he nearly scored on more than one occasion. What was the matter with the others? It is high time that the Welsh Rngby Union Executive endeavoured to get canable men as referees. There are c, lot of the genus referee knooking about just now whose only forte is blowing the whistle. Neath misled Tommy Arnold last Saturday. 1 His absence meant the difference between a. draw and a. win. By the way, what is the matter with Svendsen? He has certainly gone off this season. W. Bevan, the sterling Neath forward, ha? transferred hiE affections to the Ai?d;d?,?? rlub: and shortly Sreve Matthews, another Neath forward, will Le been in the Aberavon pack. Why? The game between Neath and Llanelly at Neath last week was one of the roughest ever seen on the Gnoll enclosure. Why can't Llanelly drop undesiiablo tactics?
IPENYGRAIG. I
PENYGRAIG. Penygraig secured r>. brilJiant win over Llwynypia, last Saturday by two tries to nil, a score which would have been considerably alimented bnt for the high wind which pre- vailed. As was mentioned in our notes of last veek Llwynypia are far from being a6 strong as BOIILe of their supporters make them out to be, and on Saturday they cut a very sorry figure. Dai Roes has sadly fallen off, and le not anything like the man he was at the com- mencement of last season, and on Saturday last there were fully a. dozen forwards on the field his superior in play and tactics. This is probably the reason why he was not aelected for the trial match. Shugar again played a hard honest game. and it is a pity that h" has not been selected to play at Tredegar, for he is much more worthy of the honour than many of the chosen ones. His chance may yet come," and Mid-Rhonddaites hope it will be soon. Frank Simmonds again appeared in the Penygraig ranks after a few weeks' absence, and hia kicking. as usual, proved of immense service to his side. Probert. who was easily the best forward on the Llwynypia side, struck one as a player who may be heard of in better company ere long. Treharne made his first aprearance on the Belle Vue grounds last Saturday, and dreate.1 a most favourable impression. He seems to be a most determined defensive player.
PONTYPOOL I
PONTYPOOL I Pontypool's much-prized record was in greater peril on Saturday than it has pre- viously been this season, and those of the club supporters who went over to brave the gale at Abertillery consider that Pontypool were fortunate in being able to make a draw of it.. After their lead of eight points in the first half Abertillery played a spoiling game, but it is questionable whether under the circum- stances the visitors did the wisest thing in taking three forwards out of the pack to play as wing men. The wind was decidedly trying, but this cannot account for tha erratic play of the Pontypool men in the second half. It was only just before the call of time that Jenkina succeeded in pulling tlia game out of the fire by forcing himself over the line. What explanation are Abertillery likely to make for the long delay in commencing the majtch? Pontypool waited ftbout half an hour for the arrival of the home team, and after they got on the field they found there was no ball available for play. and the start was further delayed by about fifteen minutes. Pontypool have now forced themselves to the head of the Monmouthshire League table, with a. match in hand. Several of the Pontypool players are on the injured list jn6t now. D. "Ponty" Jones is the latest gazetted, for in the match against Abertillery on Saturday he injured three of his fingers, and his foot. He is not available for the Abercarn match to-day, bis place on the wing will be taken by his plaee on the ?it9hough praeticaily Gus Parkhouse, who. although practically retired from the football field, thinks it expe- dient to turn out for emergencies. Two younger brother of D. "Ponty" Jones, Ponitypool, are getting intd prominence these days. "Tuan," who is a medical student at Guy's Hospital, London, has now become a regular player in the London Welsh team, while Jack, who is at. Brecon Colle-ze, has also been "snapped" up by the Brecon team. L.ke their brother "Ponty," both pi ay in the three-quarter line. and have been seen in the Pontypool team on several occasions. A very promising junior team has just been starte dat and it is to be hoped that they will be given every encour- agement. Some of the best players in the Pontypool team this season hail from this neighbourhood.
PILL HAHKIERSI
PILL HAHKIERS Pill Harriers' game with Rcnath proved little more tnaa a practice for the home team, wno by po^njs to nil. iwath. did not maaa good a stio* dd in 1902, when an interest- ing gauie wais piayed, ezuung, as on tnu occa- sion, in a win for the PiU lads. Pill have had four fixtures away during November, but ottring December home matches are more tregucnt. On December 5 iiiaina visit the Pill Vround. On December 1 19 Brynmawr do likewise. in^ssoouiu prove a greait game in view of the relative positions of the ointfS in the Jaonmoutiisruie x.eagae table, and the fact that Brynmawr won at Bi-ynmawr by two points. Poatnewydd, play a reLurn friendiy nxtare with the harriers on Boxing Day morning. George Travers, vice-m-ptain this season of PiU Earners, has been 6eiected for the Pro- bables' side in the forthcoming Welsh trial mataii at Tredegar. Travers' selection for international honours last season created quite a storm in some quarters in apprecia- uon of league football. The magnificent form shown by this player in ail the Welsh international games of last season did not surprise his supporters, but opened the eyes M ma.ny so-called critics. Travers is an ideal build fpr a forward, and is probably the best tradjied player in Welsh football. Travers is popularly known as "Twiber" in the Pill district, and his numerous admirers, respecting his loyalty to his club, look con- fidently to seeing the Pill Harriers having a representative in the Welsh team of 1903-4.
PONTYPRIDD.I
PONTYPRIDD. One of the features of last Saturday's Pontypridd v. Tredegar match was the mag-: nilicent footwork of the visitors' forwards, but at ail other points of the game they were outclassed by the coalopolitans. Syd Jaimes played a insistently safe game for Pontypridd at full-back, and more than once rescued his side at a critical moment. Whale and Freddy Lewis at three-quaruer showed a. splendid turn of speed, the former particularly so. The quartette lacked the I necessary poliah to rounds of parsing. Ike Cable, one of the "Ponty" forwards, is a rattling good player, and his physique stands him in good stead. He, however, has one weakness, in that he does not always accept the chances offered to him, owing to an inclination at times to be a little wild. The Brothers Norton are still playing an excellent game, but the forwards should be in closer touch with them, as to the proper moment to heel the bail out to them. Jack Norton turned out after his injury in the match against Maesteg, and signalised his re-appearance by -showing all his old form, and did yeoman service for his team. Pontypridd visit. Penygraig to-day, when a ding-dong game is anticipated, as usual, be- twoon -ttL- old time antagonists, and a close I game M looked forward. to. "Ponty" are hoping, with a bit of luck, to continue tne success which has followed them during the season so far. The full back difficulty has always been in evidence since the days of Alun Morgan, but it seems likely that in the near future this barrier will be removed, as young Cliff Lewis, of Cymmer, who secured his colours in the Brecon v. Llandovery match on Thursday, io prepared to play in that position. He is a good all-round athlete and as much at home at cricket as on the mimic battle field in the winter pastime. It was the opinion of the majority at last Saturday's match against Tredegar that Charlie While* was the finest forward on the ground, his line-out work being remarkably good. Blackmore, on the Tredegar side, also stood out conspicuously, and with men of this caJibre the Welsh Union ought to have no difficulty in selecting the forwards for the national fifteen.
! PONTYGWAITH. I
PONTYGWAITH. I The Penrhys Stars are doing very well this season, and on Saturday they were again successful, defeating Machen by three points. The Stars praise Bob Jones Ifor the excellent way he has refereed intheilt matches. The Stars are in need of a half-back and a centre. Jack Jones, who was given atrial at half on Saturday, nlayed a sound game. Llew. Jones. J. M. Jones and E. Jones have promised to turn out for them against Trealaw Hotspurs. They will considerably I strengthen the team.
! i SWANSEA. !
i SWANSEA. Swansea's record still holds, and it is con- sidered pretty safe till the team has to go to Newport. Then we sbll see what we sh-all j see, and nobody really calieves he knovis what is in store for them. The e'a?? at Leicester last "ttlrd&y was apotit by the wind. There were aJeo com-, plaints of further whistling besides that of the wind. The referee's monotonous tootle when Swansea got the ball was exasperating, and that and the wind were enough to acoount. for the Welshmen not showing off to great advantage. At Swansea it is felt that, much as the locals would like to help Welsh football, they can- not assent to the demand of the Rhondda olnba for home and home matches. Swansea. already play Abeoravon. who top the league lot. ad T" pla, Li too gttat a wear and teaaf ot ,« W to my zoilh f-S of akin and fur, when the Rhonddaboys get into the fray. Cardiff. Newport, and Swansea a-re not far apart in real merit this season. But on St. Helen's ground Swansea ought to deal deci- sively with Cardiff to-day. Tne Swansea team will be exactly the same as the last at Car- diff. Cardiff will be lightly different. The addition of Timms will not malce them more Tim-orous, surely. The great advantage Swansea will have over Cardiff is recognised to be at half. Jones a,nod Owen are tricksters of the first water. The Cardiff halves should keep their left eye on Owen a.nd their ri<rht eye on Jones, a.nd both eyes on the ball. Even then the Swansea boys are likely to get cn the "blind" s"de of! them. Llandovery College t.m is still y a very secondary combination indeed. With the exception of N. L. James and Newton, the men in the field against Swansea Seconds made a poor show. The East side team from Swansea played a very good Soccer game ag-i-inst Barry. and, although beaten by five goals, they were not diegraeud. The organisation is a young one. Cardiff has crossed Newport's line once, Swansea, twice. That does not mean, how- ever, that Swansea are twice as good as Car- diff. A suggestion that the Swansea Committee should put up some ticket boxes in the streets on the occasion of next Saturday's match is a useful one, and should be attended to. Swansea, forwards do not greaAly meet the eye of the Welsh Union Selection Committee. There has scarcely been a new Swansea for- ward picked for Wales for years.
PONTNEWYDD. I
PONTNEWYDD. At last the black 'uns have awakened out of the snirit of lethargy, which has charac- terised their displays for the past few weeks, and on Saturday registered two league points at the expense of Blaina. The game was a most interesting one, both Backs being conspicuous with some fine de- fensive work whilst playing against the gradient and heavy wind. Johnnie Williams was in fine form in the centre, and he and Martin gate the visitors' defsncc a had time of it, Martin especially being conspicuous with some fine dashing runs, a.nd was within an ace of scoring on two or three occasions. Up to the time of his injury (half-time) Isaacs played a fine defensive game, tackling resolutely, and keep- ing the Blaina. attack well in hand.
TREORKY. I
TREORKY. The display of football given in the Treorky- Maesteg match was very unsatisfactory. Both sides fiSelected dozens of opportunities, and were careless when coming near scoring. The spectators' interest in the match was pretty high when play openea, but it soon flagged, and, contrary to expectations, did not revive on the restart after the interval. As a result of the drawn game, Treorky have added one league point to their credit. This brings their league points up to four, while their possible for the matches played would be ten-a by no means satisfactory state of things. Troorky' s youthful quartette are keeping together very weil, and the losses which the team have sustained through the departure of Lewis Lewis and Parker need not be felt at all, if the present three-quarters do their beat for the benefit of the club. This day week Pontypridd are due at Tre- orky. Last season Treorky scored five tries to Pontypridd's two in the league matches, but Treorky will have to be on their guard, be- cause their opponents have improved greativ in their form the present season. It would further the interests of footbal. among shop assistants and others in the valley if the movement for the formation of a Thursday league proved successful. Such an institution was suggested in the football "Express" a good while ago. It is a moot point whether players Who figure in Saturday matches should be allowed to play for the Thursday tearrs, and some definite under- standing should be arrived at. As matters now stand, it is very discourag- ing to some teams consisting purely of Thurs- day men to have to meet other Thursday teams which would probably include several well-known Saturday players, and poasibly an international or two. Last season Tre- orky could boast of an exceptionally success- ful Thursday fifteen, which d'd much good to budding footballers, as subsequent results have shown.
FOOTBALL BYEWAYS.I
FOOTBALL BYEWAYS. Reflections on Penalty Goals. As far as I am able to judge, the quartette of sjmual matches labelled Cardiff v. Newport seem to be quite the "events" of the football year as far as the enthusiastic populace of the respective townships are concerned: hence, no apology is required from me for making last Saturday's match the subject of my remarks this week. I do not believe that I am avoiding the truth when I say that, of recent years, the margin of victory one way or the other in the Cardiff v. Newport series of matches has been of such proportions as to make me safe in saying that the teams hay* been—to misquote a popular expression-lifteen of one and fourteen and one of the other-in other words, about level. According to my learned friend, "Forward," the initial match this year, though apparently a luckv win for Newport, was not in reality a win at all. Now, this is a view which is not very hard for Car- diffians to accept, but, on the other hand, I would not mind betting a Woodbine to a purse of sovereigns that Newport folk are as "delighted" over the result of Saturday's match as the Taffsiders were on the former occasion. In the first place (it is necessary to say this), take the score. I find that a try apiece was gained, and that two penalty goals to Cardiff made up the "difl." Try and imagine the hearty laughter of Newport at this result—"imposs." Why, then, did Newport not Indulge in unrestrained mirthp One reason was that the two penalty goals were the result of indiscretions of their own players-rea3ly par- donable under tKe exciting "strees" of au<A a match. The other, and more cogent, reason was Winfteld- simply Winfield. In opke of the fact that I lost a packet of Cinde- rellas through his wonderful goal-kicking, I must say that it i8 satisfactory to me to know that Winfield maintains the form I have urged upon him through the medium of these sketches. For the benefit of my Newport readers, I am making the rough suggestion whereby' they may have a lasting memorial of this match, and-tbough the players who were indirectly responsible for the reverse may not smile, the fulness of time should help to heat the wound, and the boot ought to be handed down to foot- bail posterity. N. ROBERT BBOWNB.
- PROMISING PLAYERS.
PROMISING PLAYERS. A New Swansea Half-back. world for the production, of good half-baelm. This is the town's special feature. Tha.t squat spry kind of body, which is as much at home on its hands as on its feet, can wriggle off like an eel.or ca.n bring down a body of twice its own size with a simple turn of the wrist., seems congenial to the Swansea soil. People who attended the Swansea Seconds match against Llandovery last Satur- day profess to be struck with the unexpected display made in the half-back line by a young player named Lewis Jenkins. Jenkins filled the outside-half-sh i.p. which has been occupied previously bv Phil Hopkins andl Rapæy, and i,t seems he showed all that natural aotitude which the critics says is inherent in the nature. of the true half-back.: He handled the ball surely and swiftly, gave it away in good time, or broke through his opponents cleverly, and gained ground by it time after time. The Seconds will, un- doubtedly, give Jenkins eome more trials, and we may yet hear of him as another great Swansea, half-back.
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.ABERDARE. I
ABERDARE. I The meeting of Aberaman and Aberdare on Saturda-y last caused a good deal of interest, although the enthusiasm of the spectators was not so keen as last season. The homesters lost the toss, and had to face a. heavy gale, but by good defence prevented Aberaman scoring more than once. Upon change of ends it was confidently asserted that the Darians would pile on a heavy score. The result-fcar to one--doo, not truly represent the superiority of Wed- lock's lads. Several shots, after Simmonds w.aa clearly beaten, strack either uprights or cro.is-bar, and went out of play. The Aberaman team cannot be compared with the representatives of last year, Grennel being the only man of the front rank remain- ins. Coming to the players, the best perfor- mance was given by young Tommy Daniel Jones, who was in fine form, beating Sim- monds upon three occasions with long shots at a. terrific pace. Steve Jones's re-appear- ance was hailed with delight, and he gave a most iinished display, keeping his wings well fed. Seaward is returning to his proper form, and e-ffected some clever saves. Simmonds, in goal, saved brilliantly time after time flor Aberaman. Benson and Grennell were the best of a fair lot of for- wards.
BARRY.I
BARRY. Barry District play Aberdare at Barry in a week or two, and with their present team they ought to pull o. a win. Ba,rry District, by the way. stand fourth in the South Wales and Monmouthshire first division.
CAERLEON .I
CAERLEON I Cfijgrleon scored another win on Saturday over the Newport Recreatives, and thus secured second place in the league table. The home team did not take matters seriously at first. The visitors, however, showed that if they were young in years they knew some- thing of the game. They had hard luck on several occasions in not scoring. When Caerleon pulled themselves together. they found the greatest difficulty in scoring owing to the wonderful defensive abilities of r Dix, the visitors' goal-keeper, who played a very fine game. Through the efforts of I Roberts and Coaman, Caerleon established a lead of three goals. The Recreativeis then pressed almost continuously to the end of the game, but ill-luck, and not the defence of the homesters, prevented them from scoring. The decision of the Caerleon Club to affiliate with the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Football Association, i-s a step in the right direction, and causes wonder why such a proceeding has not been carried out before. 1 I
HAFOD.I
HAFOD. I Hafod journeyed to Treharrie on 8a.turday Î last to meet the Reserves in the Junior Cup Competition. Although the game ended in I a draw. the visitors were much superior in I every branch of the game. < Nat Davids, who, in the absence of Downes, played in goal, considering tb.3 was his first appearance in that capacity, did fairly welh although it is probable that, had Downs Heen playing, one at least of the goals would have been averted. Walters was greatly missed among the forwards on Saturday last. It is to be hoped he will be a.We to turn out to-day against Merthyr Vale, as the latter team are going strong just now. H.afod have yet to suffer their first defeat. Will it be to-day? Hafod met Treharris at Treharris last Saturday in the second round junior cup com- petition, and the game resulted in a draw. It is a pity that a little more support is not given the club. The expenditure is very heavy, and gate mooey very small to meet it.
..-LLANBRADACH. I I
LLANBRADACH. Llanbradach are to be congratulated on their creditable achievement in knocking out such formidable exponents of the "Soccer" code as Porth in the Senior Cup campaign. It will he remembered that when the teams met a fortnight ago at Perth the result was a draw. The game at Llanbradach, despite the miniature gale, bubbled over with rare bits of football, and the result—three goals to two in favour of Llanbradach—fairly repre- sents the merit9 of both teams on the after- noon's display. Llanbradach will now have to meet Aber- dare in the next rofand. It is a curious thine that Llanbradach. during their calreer as cup-fighters, have only been successful upon one occasion in having the benefit of the draw." In their match to-day with Roggy" Llan- bradach will have a new man in the person of Mark Elliott, playing inside left.
-MERTHYR -VAl.-
MERTHYR VAl. The visit of Merthyr Vale to Ynysybwl on Saturday last created a great stir. Merthyr Vale were intent on winning, and all the players were in the pink of condition. There is a splendid ground at Yn-vsybwl, and it was in good condition, but the gale put good play out of the question. Ynysybwl are a good lot, but were lucky to win under the circumstances. A protest was laid before the game started owine to the arround- not ♦winar marked, and strong hopes are entertained by the Valians that the match will be re-played. Should that be so, the Valians are likely to enter the third round. The Reservesi made no mistake in entering the semi-final of the Adelaide Shield, and beat the Bwlch (Brecon) to the tune of three goals to one. The Valians are in splendid form this season, and hopes are entertained that they will bring the shield to Merthyr Vale: O. A. Thomas played a grand ottme at half- back. and with a little more practice should develop into a good half.. The Va,lians ought to persist in their pro- test, and the match should be re-played, says our correspondent. There is no excuse for not marking the positions on the field. and, therefore, there is no Alternative but to give the match to the Vali, or order the game to be re-played. The wind played havoc with the combina- tion of the visiting team. Their opponents played the kick and the rash game, and suc- ceeded in winning the match. No doubt the latter method was the best on the day's clima.tic conditions, but combination is the best in the long run.
PENARTH.
PENARTH. The Church were opposed to Nelson last week in the second round of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Junior Cup and after a well-fought game were very unlucky to lose by a solitary goal. Sergeant Kelly again disappointed the Church by crying off at the last moment. but young Sheppherd, who played as reserve, proved a very good substitute, and is quite deserving of a place in the premier eleven. The Artillery had another surprise last week in being defeated at him by Canton Parish Church, as earlier in the. season they defeated the Cantonians at Cardiff by one goal. The match of the season, as far as Wednes- day football is concerned, came off this week on the Cliffs, when the locals met the well- known Bridgend eleven. The home side had one of their best teams out, and but for some unaccountable reason did not combine nelarly so well as usual, with the result that Bridgend journeyed home wij.h two goals to the good.
PORTH
PORTH Porth journeyed to Llanbradach last Satnr- ] day to meet the homesters in the re-played | cup-tie, minus two of the selected team but good substitutes were found, and after a. hard game, played in a boisterous wind. the home. titers gained a, haxii-earned victory by three goals to two. In the two games played be- tween these clubs, Porth has had their share of ill-luck. For instance, in the first match at Porth the komesters were four goals the better tea-m bdt the vaitors equalised by two soft goals. Last Saturday Llanbradach won by a penalty. Porth entew the next round of the South Wales Cup through ^mbradach playing an unregistered player.' Olube should play only eligible mem, and then there would be no need of protests. Perhaps Llanbradach will remember this in future.
--PONTLOTTYN.--
PONTLOTTYN. The meeting of Pontlottyn and Khynmey in the second round of the junior cup produced a very moderate display, in which the fine Doints of the game-and which have hitherto been seen on the Duffryn Field-were lacking. The visitors played the strongest eleven they have been able to muster this season, turning out players who were eligible a.nd ineligible, totally regardless of all rules governing the jnnior cup competition. On the play. Rhymney were exceedingly fortunate in getting off with a draw. The homesters, with the wind behind them, had the hardest Itick in not scoring on quite half a dozen occasions.
TR HARRIS
TR HARRIS The seniors will visit Barry on Saturday in fcea.i-ch of league points; Their chances of success are not particularly rosy, owing to three or four of their regular players being on the sick list. Arthur Evans is in fine form this season. Treharris badly need a good left back. Hafod were extremely fortunate to draw with the rt-ccrves last Saturday. They were completely outclassed in every department. and had the reserves displayed a. little more judgment in their shooting they would have won by a. substantial margin.
IYNYSYBWL. I
I YNYSYBWL. I rTIie visit of Merthyr Vale to Ynysybwl to play the second round of the Junior Cup was looked forward to with great interest, and the Ynysybwl spectators were jubilant when at o&U of time Ynyaybwl were leading by two ^|QtIl to <MMU The hurricane which swept the Windsor ground on Saturday last played a great part in the rame. The groundsman was also in difficulties. After spending two or three hours on the field he had to give the marking out up for a bad job, after whitewashing him- self all over. Itesult: Protest' Woosmam and Jerman were great in defence, and played a 6uperb game. Morgan Morgan also showed what he was capable of doing under difficulties, and is improving every match, A. Evana was in good form on Saturday, shooting both the goals for Ynysybwl.
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