Evening Express

Prospects of Clubs. I RUGBY. ABERAVON. I The Aberavon Reserves Football Club held a, Successful annual meeting on Saturday last.! Tbey have sood prospects, and carry forward a balance Gf £2 odd on the credit side. This speaJts well for tiie financial management of the olub. Mr. Gregory has been re-appointed Captain, and Mr. P. rlynn secretary. The Aberavon Firsts are clearing the deck for action. They intend tuno season to keep up a regïLôr and full course of gymnastic train- ing under an instructor. Mr. David Rees, the new Aberavon football secretary, is showing a splendid spirit of inthasiasm over the work of the club. and he jives every promise of becoming a very valu- ?.Me official.

ABERTILLERY. Last season the Abertiiiery Football Club finished third in the Monmouthshire League I competition. This season they intend max-1 ing a, determined effort to win the coveted medals. At the head cf affairs there is a strong committee. with Mr. George Tillings and Mr. J. Bates again aa cha.irma.n and secretary respectively. Every man of last season's players is available, and the pack will be strengthened by the return of J. Biackmore, who for the past couple of seasons has ably assisted Tredegar. That -lever forward, J. Winmill, will again be the leader, and he will have a brilliant let of forwa.rds to assist him, including J. Webb, J. Biackmore, T. Dikes, T. Morgan, iionel Lewis. A. Jones, &c.. not to mention the evergreen Phil George, who will, presumably, again be I ready for the fray. At half the team willaga,in have the ser- vices of C. and W. Hodges, the two brothers, who should this season be certain of their positions in tiie Monmouthshire League team. The third line will again be a. strong one, the old four, Lionel Thomas. D. Francis, C. James, and W. Bowen, being available. It i? also stated tœt Evan Wat-k?ns. the clever ¡: Absrtili?ry three-quarter, who did brill. ti work for Brynmawr last season, will return! to the 'Tiiiery team this year, but it does not appear as though Watkins has as yet definitely made u.p his mind. As to the full II back, D. J. Boots has joined the team, and I the position uj, therefore, in safe hands.

NEWBRIDGE. I The outlook at Newbridge for the forth- coming season is decidedly promising. almost the whole of last year's players being avail- able, and some promising players have also joined the club. The oomnaittee have selected an excellent captain in the person of George Watson, and George is one of the most prom- ising forwards in the junior league, and was foremost in inter-league matches last season. The vice-captain, Mr. Williams, is also a. popufar player. The team will play -undoe-r the auspices of the Monmouthshire Junior League, Division II. W. Hall and J. Watkins, of the Viaduct Club, will assist the New bridgeites.

PENYLAN CARDIFF). I The Penylan Club, which will not really open 6 t? h biave never bad their season until the 16th, hiave never had better prospects than at preterit, as all last season's players, with a. few others, will be available. The annual meeting was a great success. Mr. Danny Stephens was a-guin selected to lead the side, and a. better choice could amrcei-Y be made. The duties of sec- retary have been undertaken by Mr. W. II. King, who has always given the greater Batdfefaction. A committee haa also been formed, whose members can be relied upon to do their duty. TM fixture list is second to flrzt-ciass clubs only, and. as a proof of bow the play of Penylan is admired in Gloucestershire, the leading clubs in that county, such as Glou- cester First Fifteen, Bath, Stroud, Lydney, Ohettentoam, and Cinder ford, have all booked da-tee wtth the Cardiffians; while other clubs, including Ponftypool, Newport Reserves, Chepstow, Tredegar, Abertiiiery, and several rnorp. have also arranged fixture?. The bright play of Pen7lan ha? always won adjn?rat-Km. Everything pc?ints to a mc?t sue- oessf ul seaaon, both from a playing and sx>"ia-l point of view, and with the good feel- ing that always exists amongst the players,' Peuylan will go forward and add to their already Ane reputation.

PONTYPRIDD. Atnough th3 annual meeting of the Ponty-! pridd Club. held in July, waa3 one of the liveliest in the history erf the club, the prospects for the enduing season are niuch more cheerful than they have been for many years pa4. The club commences the seaison with a balance at the hank of nearly jETO. and have also secured the Ynyeangharad Park, which is a great improvement on the old ground. Practically all the old players are available, and in addition several members of the Oilfynydd Club, a.m.ongst whom are F. Hook- away, J. Talbot, and G. Hughee. The playing members have selected C. "Whiles as captain for the ensuing season, and he nominated Duncan M'Gre»?or as vice- captain.. The selection is a popular one,

TREHERBERT. The Treherbert Club anticipate a very euc- ceasful reason. All last season's pla.yers are available, with the exception of the old veteran half-back, Emlyn Lewis, who has thought fit to retire from the arena. At the general meeting Lewis was unanimously elected ats skipper. He has, however, since tendered his resignation, and W. Morgan, who was to act a6 his vice, has been selected captain. Morgan has had a wide experience of football. He has played for the club ever since its organisation. He is one of the handy men of the team. It is to be hoped that the team, under their new leader, who takes up this position for the first time dur- ing his football career, will not forget the necessity of training, and that they will triNe to retrieve their Icet position on the Glamorgan League Table. The difficulty will be that of filling the position of inside half. During cases of emergency last season Emlyn's nephew, J. Williams, of the Stars, was called upon. He has played many a fine game for the Stars. He should at least be given a trial. A strong sporting committee has been selected, with Mr. W. Glares as chairman. Mr. 8yd Mainwaring and Mr. Dai Richa.rds have been re-elected secretary and treasurer.

TROEDYRHIW. This season will work a new era in Rugby: football in Troedyrhiw. the club having joined the Glamorgan League. Besides the premier organisation, there is a second string, which have entered the "Glamorgan Times" League. Never before have Troedyrhiw sup- plied two league teams. The second string will be composed of the Searchlight foot- and as a good many of them are a smart lot, they can be depended upon to make a good show. Most of Last seaaon's players are available. atTKl the delected ones will have to be in good form to retain their places, owing to such a large n-umber of names being received, J. Powell, who playied for Devon port Albion for the last season or two, has returned to his native heath, and it is hoped that he will remain permanently. He would make a. splendid leader. A little new blood infused into the team would not be amiss, and pro- bably some new players will be given a trial. Taking everything into consideration, Troedyrhiw should make a fair mark. and although they do not hope to win the cup, they are not likely to be found on the last rung of the ladder. The seconds should win ihe Glamorgan Times Cup witholiz much difficulty if they go in for strict training.

TREDEGAR. Tredegar appears to be bleesed with an abundance of really good players th-is season, judging by the men who turned out at the trial match. C. Baker, at full back, is won- derfully quick in fielding, kicks with good length and judgment, and in his tackling is above reproach. L. Llewelyn, the fast and utoinr wing, played last, season for the Pill Harriers; P. Ryan is a county centre; S. Adams, the dashing, tricky centre. assisted Newport premiers on several occasions, and; E. J. Whale, the Cardiff sprinter, played for Tredegar nearly the whole of lost season. At half-back, too, there is a powerful pair in W. Harvey i Newport) ,bnd W. Thomas iBryn- maWTI. The forwards are powerful scrim- magers a.nd clever with their feet, ihey will have to cuTliva-te the hesling game, seeing: they have such a clever lot of hacks behind them.

ASSOCIATION. ABERDAR-E. The officials of the Abardare Association TEam are vigorously moving, and the pre- parations for the coming season are well in advance. Of course, Wedlock will be sadly i missed, for he was practically tne mainstay of th.3 eleven, whom he captained so success- fully; a.nd to obtain a successor worthy of his steel will be no easy task. Mr. T. D. Jones has given up the secretaryship fa, poet which he had admirably filled for many seasons), and will be succeeded by Mr. Beets Thomas, who can'safeiy be relied upon. Mr. j Thomas is an old player himseiT, and it is freely whispered that he may possibly turn out. is quite a, shower of rumours in the' a.ir as t'o the ultimate composition of the Rugby team, but, numerous. though the vacancies may be, there will be no lack of I GEORGE PiNKMAM, Liwynypia. "-eDr-. e-FLukham, the captain of the GEORGE FIXKHAM. Liwynypia Football Club, is one of the most useful players in the juniors' circle. For about seven years he has figured in tire ranks of rising players, and his services proved of some value to the premier club two seasons ago. He is a sterling forward, and wneu there are tries to be scored he is not wanting. As a half-back and wing three-quarter he has proved himself worthy of filling the positions. He stands 5ft. 7in., and is 21 years of age. The club enter the Glamorgan League for the first time, and with such a. capable leader should give opposing teams some stiff games. the proper mettle to pick from. The appear- tne pr&per met.t.1? i-o pick from. The a.ppeaj'- I upon Besides 8!a?i€Q a.nd -James, S,y?e and R,,d&?cL, both of Ciifynycki, have thrown in their lot with the Aberdare team. They are both fine players, and will. doubtless, prove a valuable pair. We understand that some further goo "catches" will be made ere the Starxxn is many weeks el1.

BARRY. I The energ-etic working committee of the Barry District Association Football Club have obtained a, splendid new field, adjoining Buttriiis House, being well sheltered, and enclosed. The grandstand has been removed from the oid enclosure. The acquisition of a new ground should be an encouragement to spectators. T'ne services of two men ftom North Wales, wtho are regularly employed a-t Messrs. Bank's Flour Mills, have been secured, They are Rübe-n John liloyd inaide right) and Wuim Benson r;ht back), both, of whom, sturdily-built fellows, played for a Liverpool combination. Another new man Who will play is C. H. Benbow, cf Eogerstone fame. In addition to these, there i", plenty of local talent, and, in a. 1 laxtbaibility. before the season is far on, additional new players will arrive. It is regretted that J. Ya.rr is con- tempLating leaving Barry for Llanhradach, but it is hoped he may be persuaded to remain. It will be a pity for Barry to lose a moan of Joe's capabilities.

CADOXTON RADICAL INSTITUTE. Net the least successful junior football team in the Ba.rry district last season was the Cadoxton Radical Institute A.F.C., and it was decided to re-form the club this year :1.nd enter the second division of the Cardiff and District League. All the old members expressed their willingness to join. Mr. Rufus Davies has been elected captain, Mr. Dan Matthews treasurer, and Mr. A. Frus, 44, Station-street, Barry Dock; secretary.

i • CAERLEON. The prospects of Oaerleon football were never io bright as at present. An arrange- ment has been made wit-h the athletic club by which the football club will amalgamate with the kindred clubs, and thus be entitled to the use of the fine ground provided by the governors of the Williams' School. Two teams will be run, and have entered for the i senior and junior competitions respectively of the Newport District League, and also for the Bevan Shield (Cardiff) Competition. The ssason opens on September 9. The selection of captain Mr. C. J. Oakley) is most popular. He has played regularly at outside left for Oaerleon since the resuscitation of the club, four years ago. Mr. T. W. Ablart, for the first, time, has accepted the position of sec re- I tary. I

C3UW3U1N. I The outlook at Crumlin is not so promising as in past years, owing to the Llanhilleth Colliery strike. The majority of last season's players are available, and some promising youngsters are in the district. The com- mittee will al-o run a, junior club, to be managed by one committee. Bert Bowen, who has been elected captain, is very popu- lar with the players.

CWMPARK. I The annual meeting of the club has been I held, Mr. Fudge, a very ardent eupporter, presiding. The chairman remarked that the small balance in hand was a pleasing con- trast to the failures of former yearn. The I 'following o'dcials. were elected: Secretary, Mr. J,")Itn Eva.ns, 117, Park-road; treasurer, I Mr. iiichard Evans; captain, Mr. II"c1TI'Y Jones. ly". Arnistrung has accepted the pre- sidency of the club, and the names of Couu- j cillo-rs Torn Jone3 and \V. T. Jones a.nd Dr. George Armstrong figure in tho list of patrons It was decided to enter the Sccond Division cf the South Wales League, and to ef, pete for the Junior Cup. About 30 players have already cigned on. and among them are several promising la.d.3 who have emigrated rc ?6, t the distric: fr:}m 8Gmer,Qet and Newtown. All last year's players are available, with the exception cf Dan Pryoc, who has been transferred to Ton Pent re.

SWERTHYR VALE. During the coming season the Merthyr Vale Association team will be mostly composed | of new men. From gossip, one gathers | tha.t the team will be more formidable tha,i ever, mid perhaps they viil win tho South Wales Junior League. On many occasions they have held second and third positions on tho league table, but never Sirat position. They have this season again entered for th'j South Wales Junior Lea-gue, Llaubradach Charity Cup. and Leominster Cup Competitions. The new blood will super- sede such players as D. T. Kichards, one of the best centrohalves 'h it ever played in Junior League matches; R. Davies, centre- forward; Albert Ov.-en, one of the best out- side lefts in the district; J. Hughes, "the-, any-position-man"; a,nd H. Roberts, full-back. I Hero are five gocd all-round players (in their day) standing down, and their places will take some filling. Until the ne'v men have shown what they can do, comment hd b?tt?r be left alone.

PETwARTM. I The prospect cf th Peuarth Soccer clubs J a.re exceedingly rosy. The Parish Church are again running three elevens*, while the Villa will be aA strong, if not stronger than as. last season, and ought to make a good show in the Cardiff and District League, for which they have entered. The Wednesdays, who did not suffer a single defeat last year (with the exception of the Fenarth Cup match), are again in the field, arid under Captain Drew should have a good time. Most of last reason's player3 are available, while the eleven should be considerably strengthened with the inclusion of Bcwden, the old Corinthian right-back. The Church have, for the first time, entered the Cardiff and District T,m-gu,e, and are placed in the first division, If the committee go about their work in the right way, there is no reason why they should not be near the top of the league at thv cle of the sea?o.n. Tommy Evans, who is to captain the Parish first eleven this season, is an ideal outside-half or forward, and with the assistance of Roberts, Tutlow, and Travis a, warm front line is expected. Tho Villa will be under the captancy of J. Adams, and will be assisted by all last sea- son's players. "Joe" is liked by all thsv team, and plays a, good game at right-half. It is to be hoped that the whole eleven will give a little study to the laws of the game, as this alone accounted for last season's falling off.

TFJEHARRIS. The prcspects of the Treharris senior team are encouraging. With the exception of Grinnell and Watkins, all last season's players are available. Their retirement, how- ever, will be remedied by the inclusion of F. Powell (Cardiff). and Chappell (Ebbw Vale). Hugh Williams has been re-eloted captain, and the committee may rest assured that their confidence has not been misplaced. Treharris will also be represented in the Second Division of the League by eeveral of last year's reserves and a number of promis- ing Treharris lads. In past years the team has been entirely composed of Treharris players, and it remains to be seen whether this new departure will justify the disband- ing of the old team. Wyndham Gaines has been selected captain, whilst the duties of secretary and treasurer are in the hand3 of Messrs. J. R. Jenkins ajid W. Bray respec- tively.

Football Gossip. RUGBY, ABERAVON. Tile, prospects of the Aberavon season become more rosy, and a. spirit of oathu- S'jasm is in the air. The geillry and the tradesmen of the district, too are readily responding to the club's appeals, and the subscriptions already constitute a. record. To this end the new secretary (Mr. David Sees) and the treasurer (Mr. Wiliiiaxn Kent) hiave worked hard in rhe club's interest. It is more than likely that Tommy Thomas, the Aberavon captain, will perform at full- back instead of half-back during the coming season. It is an excellent position for a cap- tain. Tommy is, however, equally effective in either position, or at three-quartjr if a gap has to be filled. There is some mystery as to who the two new policemen, forwards for Abera.von will be, but there is a guarantee that they will be sound in wind and limb. They will have to be to keep their places, as there is a. quantity of fine young football talent in the disc-riot. It is almost certain that the rev. Alcw-yn Jones and the Rev. Austin Davies will appear in the Aberavon three-quarter line during the ccaning season. An effort is being made also to get Billa Thomas, the old centre, re- instated. These, together with Lewis Thomas, shoukl make a forinidabie quartette.

ABEFtBARaceD. Quite an array of talent turned out for the preliminary canter of the Aberbargced Rugby team last Saturday, and there is every reason for the confidence of the club in being able to pull off the two outstanding league fix- tures of last season, which will iual-e them champlona of the Monmouthshire Junior League. For the practice the Rides were cap- tamed 'by Eddie Walters and W. Burke, and it was resolved to mia-ke experiments by transposing the packs at the interval. This plan worked admirably, for it enabled the oommitt-e-e to have a better idea of the cana- bilities of the players. Prominent in the eyes of the critics was Burke. The vke-captain took da,ring liber- ties at times, and frustrated almost every attempt of the opposing pack to get the ball away. Eddie Walters seems the right man for the post of captain.

ABERDARZ. Like their brethren of the other code, the Rugby committee ha-ve ample mettle from which to choose a. sound fifteen. A number of promising youths took part in the prac- tice last Saturday; and a.mongst the out- siders were Downing (Llanelly), Tom Reddick, Stoyie, licokaway, and Talbot vail four of Cilfynydd). Phil Williams, of the Cynon Stars, is likely to secure a. place in the team, and will pro- bably develop into a fine three-quarter. It is said that he will succeed D. Thomas, who has gone North. Stoyie and Mog Bevan (vice- c-aptiin) will prove a dangerous pair on the left wing, and the same may be sa.id of Downing and Tommy Arnold as halves. It is rumoured that D. Rees is about to retire from the football arena for good. "Etai has rendered excellent service to the loca-l team, and whenever he severs his con- nection some recognition should be ehoWIl to him. Of coarse, G. Jchn and J. Eynon will be missed among the forwards, and so will P.C. Arch, who is now stationed at Barry Dock. Griff, as is well-known, has been suspended until the end of 'he year, while Eynon has been oa.3t; aside throughout the seaeon, but it is said that energetic efforts are being ma-d-e to induce the Welsh Union to modify their decision regarding the latter. Other local men who aro mentioned as "carte,in,g" are Eddie Jones, George Wrent- more. and R. Harris ("Silver"), a.ll of whom gave a satisfactory account of themselves last season.

ABERTILLERY. All doubt as to the intentions of D. J. Boots. the famous Newport custodian, were set at rest on Saturday, when, despite all rumours to the contrary, he donned the Abertiiiery jersey. Boots also played for the .Tillery team against Biaina. on Monday, when he was in magnificent form. He re- ceived aji accident at Blaina, having a tooth kicked clean through his lowar lip. Boots, however, oofilaiKned playing after a ehort rest. Considering that it was the first match of the year, the Abertiiiery players acquitted themselves creditably against Cardiff Nor- therns. The visitors were a really smart team. J. Biackmore, the late Tredegar for- ward. who has now returned to Abertiiiery, played splendidly. The prettiest bit of play in the Blaina match was Evan Wat-kins's run through the Blaina defence. Receiving in the midst of his opponents, Walkins daahed at top speed for the Blaina. goal-line, swerving very cleverly. He beat man after man, and it vvas a gteat, rity that his pass, when close to the line, vrenfc astray.

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BARRY. The Barry Barbarians Itugby Football Club held a practice gaJIle last Saturday, twenty- four pLayera turning out. The sides were in charge of the captain and secretary, the former's side winning by four tries to one. The club -will engage the following teams during the season:—Llantwit-Major, Granga United, Cardiff Northern, Eoath Albions, St. Mellon fi, and, in addition, will make a. tour in Leicestershire at Easter.

BRIDGEND. The members of the Bridgend Foot/ball Club can well congratulate themselves on their prosp-exrts. In previous years the club has had to fac3 a balance on the wrong side, but this year the finances are in a. very satisfactory state. Gv.ilym Hopkins, who made his debut at full-back on Saturday, is likely to prove an acquisition to the club. He tackled well on Saturday, and his kicking was good. Term Matthews (the captain) and W. M. Edwards were very prominent at three-quarter. Ned Bevan and Jenkin Hopkins, the new-comers at half, acquitted themselves well. The chief feature of the forward play was the perfor- mance of the recruit, Stenner.

BLAINA. Cornick, of Blaina, has reoaived his trans- fer to Brynmawr, and Blaina have thus lost one of their best forwards Blaina are to be congratulated on winning the first, match of the season by defeating Abertiiiery on Monday last. Abertiiiery are supposed to be a strong lot this season, and this should give Blaina great encouragement. A win of one try to nil fairly represented the difference between the teams. Blaina's forwards showed better staying power than Abertiliery's. Ben Hopkins, at full-back, is to be given another trial, which he quite deserves. The thres-quartrrs would do well to how a little more combination, but it is early to criticise yet. R. Wilkins played a eound g-ame on the left wing, and A. Evans showed good form. It is a. pity Roberts does not become a meill- ber of the team. Jones and Watkins, the balf-backs, still possess their old resourceful- ness, and can be relied upon to give a good account of themselves. The Blaina forwards are a sterling lot, with plenty of youth and vigour.

I LLANELLY. The prospects of football in Llanelly are fairly favourable for the coming season. The players will be meeting to select their captain during the next few days. Their choice is likely to fall upon Dan Walters. We hear that a new half-back will be seen in the ranks of the Llanelly team during the coming season. Whether he will prove a worthy successor of Ben Davies remain3 to be seen. All sorts of rumours are in circulation as to G-abe returning to the scarlet fold this | season. The international, however, has no other intention than to play for Cardiff. No doubt, the wish was father to the thought in the tin-plate town. The Llanelly committee have their eye on a smart half for the coming season. He will be an acquisition to the team. Mr. John Lewis has been appointed chair- man of the Llanelly Football Committee. He has worked hard for the club in the past, and thoroughly deserves the distinction. The probable cap-tain of the scarlets this season will be Mr. Danny Walters, the well- known forward. Danny" is a very popular figure on the football field, and has already been capta-in for tiWO seasons. He got his cap for Wales against England a. few eeaeoas ago, and played at Bhckh{:avh, but owing to indispo?iMon hardly did himself justice on that occasion. His appointment to the cap- taincy once again ought to be followed by I, the best results.

LLWYNYPIA. Liwynypia had arranged a match with Williamstovrn on Saturday last, but owing to the sprint at Pontypridd Williamstown did not make their appearance.

) MACMEN. The general meeting of the Machen Junior Football Club, was held on Tuesday, August 22, to arrange a team for the forthcoming season. It wag decided to form a junior com- bination again this year and to play for Viles cup.

MERTHYR. At the annual meeting of the Merthvr i Thursday Football Club Mr. J. Hunter was re-elected captain and Mr. C. B. Fry secretary for the ensuing season, an indication that th,e members appre- ciate good officials when they have put them to the test of experience. Considerable interest was manifested in Saturday's practice match between the Mertihyr First and Merthyr Second football teams on the new ground in Penydsvrren Park. The firsts were victorious by three trie3 to one, two of the winning tries being scored by Chris Williams, the skipper, who can always be relied upon to play a. clinking game. The try for the seconds, which was gained by Griff Griffiths, their deputy oap- tain, was regarded by the spectatoris as a very fine performance.

MOUNTAIN ASH. An "Evening Express" reporter fonnd several of the officials and players of the Mountain Ash fifteen in a. very optimistic mood last Saturday afternoon. The practice game brought out many of the old players, F?nd new ones aa well. players who can with credit fill the vacancies caused by two or three who have been attracted to the North. lvl r. Ben Tiley, the secretary, was keeping a keen eye on the recruits. The face of the captain, Wyndham Jones, was missing, but he will be holding tbe reins when the busi- ness proper commences. Those who were won- aering who will fill the vacancy caused by lien Morgan's departure were glad to know that there are many promising youngsters prepared to do battle for the post of honour. One of these is Uewelyn Davies, who has come home from Exeter College with a good football record. Ivor Bevan, last year's recruit, is keen on doing weU this seaeon, and wirt, no doubt, keep his place. The for- wards will be Harry Beere, G. Caple (the vice- captainl, D. Davies, G. Mears, Wilkins, A. rriee, and T. Linton. There are many others to select from, inoluding "Gai" Davies, who hails from Abertiiiery, but is working at Mountain Ash, and F. Coles, who has oome to South Wales from Ilfracombe.

NEATH. I The proceedings in connection with the annual meeting of t £ e Neath Football Club were conducted without a single discordant note. That adverse balanoe, however, worries the committee. There is now due to the bank the sum of X476 3s. Altogether L352 3s. 7d was received as gate money, while 483 5s. was realised by sub-letting the ground. The gate I receipts do not amount to as much as was taken the previous season. The biggest single galte was that of the Newport match, when £51 was taken. The &ubacriptiona realiwd ?71 18s. 6d. The finan- cial positiom shows a little imp-?ovement, for 6t:ube adverse balance h?s been reduced by nearly Za. Neath are unhappily placed in having to pay L106 5s. per annum for the rent of their ,ground, and there ie anotber zEZ2 for rates and taxes. The re-election of Howel Jones as captain of the Neath Football Club has met wit'h unanimous approval. Fe will pmbabl-yaiypoirlt Evan Arnold vice-captain.

NEWPORT. Now that the captaincy of the Newport First Fifteen has been fixed, everything seems to be in proper order for the preliminaries of a season at Newport, which it is fervently hoped may be a good deal better than last season and the season before. The prospects and personnel have already been outlined in the Evening Express," and up to the present there does not appear to be much to add. It bad for quite a long time been looked upon amongst those who were in touch wiit-h football matters that Wyatt Gould was likely to be the new captain. In fact, the Express" forecasted it several weeks ago. There is no apparent reason why he should not make a most exoellent skipper. He has the qualificationi3 both as to theory and as to practice, and there is the added virtue, that he has a long line of the very best football experience im his family to guide and assist him. Wyatt Gould may very easily turn the fortunes of the Newport club into the dhannel which everybody at Newport hopes they will go. There eeems-or eeemed at one time-to be some uncertainly about whether D. J. BootI would be able to play again as full-back for the Deksidera. He has been living and working in the neighbourhood of Abertiiiery, and it was the Abertiiiery enthusiasts, rather more than Boots himself who got his transfer from Newport to their club. It is an awkwa.rd thing for him to get to Newpont even for the home matches. For the away games he was invariably a big looser. Unless, therefore, he can secure employment in or near Newport he is practically sure not to be in the Usk- side team. Proce, of Chepstow, is spoken of as his understudy. I

STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. -EXPRESS" OFFICE, 7.10 p.m. Fulham, 4; cfwind<-u, i. Lancaster, 5; Ne.v,i^n-le-Willovrs, 2. C'litheroc, 1; Fadiliam, 1. Northampton, 6 points; Olney, 6 points. West Hartlepool, 5 iioiau; LL.rtle O.B., 5. Trtdtgar, 2 goals 6 tries; Ronnlly, nil. Swansea, 1 goal, 1 try; Merthyr, nil, Mahchtv-ier City Ilci., 2; Aecringion Stan- ley, i Blackburn I'oveors lie. i: Liverpool Ees. Oldh\.lll A:hl:,ic, 2; Stalybrid:;re_. 1. Donoasier, 1; Newcastle, 0. Grimsby Hes., 2; Worktop, 0. Breiitford, 2; Keading, 1. ililwall, 1; West Ham, 0. Parwen, 5; St. Helen's, 0. Workington, 5; Aidtwistie, 3. Chorley, 3; Ashton, 2. Barrow, 4; Nelson. 3. Bolton Re. 2: s: u thport. 0. Manchester United 3; Bur; Res., nil. Evertou Res. 3; Preslon Rez., 3. Portsmouth, nil; Queen's Park Bangers, nil. Luton, 4; Brighoiiie, 1. Newcastle A., 5; St. Augustines, nil. (trangetown, 2; Spennymoor, 1. 4 CWM.PARC v. CAEKAU. Owing to the referee not making an ap- pearance a league match was not played between the above team. A friendly, however, resulted in a w w for Compare :,y thi-cu ti:ie, tu Plymouth. 4; Nortkumpicn, 1. Middlebbrougu. A, 2; Crjck, 0. Barlestown, 3; Atherton, 0. Lysiaght's Excelsiors. 2; Newport J. C., 0. Cefn (Rogerstone), 2 goals; Ciyfford Villa (Newport), nil. Bridgend, nil; Ogmore Vale, nil. Mexhro, 3; Grantham, 1. ("iresiey Rovers, 5; No Is County Res., nil. Abertiiiery. 1 lrv Aberdare. nil. Pontefract, 7 pciuti; Feaiherstone, 6. Lxeter, 5 points; Newton, 3. Lydlley, 1 itry; Cardiff Harlequins, nil. WELSH BANDS AT WESTON. Lit the Weston-eupcr-Mare baud contest this afternoon the first nrize ( £ 20) was woti ty Abei-anian Silver Band; 2nd, Fera- dale; 3rd, Great Western, J I ? — — ———

PONTYPOOL. I The Pon'typool Fc?tba?I OI?jb opened thí:r I seaeon La?t Saturday, ?hen t'hey ent-ertainedI Cardiff Maokimo?h and won. by the substan- tial margin of 22 points to nil. The game, I taken on the whole, was not very Mirterestang, but considering the fact that it was the I first of the seaeon, and that several of the players were new to the Poutypool team, E«thing brilliant could reasonably bs ■ expected. Thomas, undoubtedly, shaped well, but it was impossible for ono to see him at his best, as he had very little work to do and was strange to the team and ground. Beyn-on should prove a very useful man in his own place, but very few chancru oame has way on Saturday, ;i> the forwards appeared to be taking things easily, and only heeled tihe ball out clean about tw'ce tlhrough tihe match. The chance3 were, how- ever, taken advantage of, and seme gocd openings were made for the .thTer-qaarte.rs. To Beynon fell the honour of scoring the first try of the season. The homesters' three-quarter line was, un. doubtedly, disorganised on Saturday, as J. Evans, the right centre, was absent, aud J. Jones, who has always played left centre, was put over the other side -,o r,,Prtr.,er his brother Poaity." Jack's place was filled by W. Coleman, who laat year played full-back after his brother's unfortunate accident. E. T. Morris filled the position on the left wing, which W. Williams occupied last year., The homesters' pack oculd not, by any means be said to have been at full strength, as several young players have been secured, and will be played as econ as possible. There is every indication at present of I Pontypool having a better lot cf forwards this year than last.

PONTNEWYDD. Alter suffering very badly at the latter end of last season through players leaving the team to join other clubs, some doubt was expressed as to whether the old-time formid- able Pontnewydd XV. would not have to take a back place* this season, but thanks to the efforts made by the officials of the club to maintain the reputation for good football, which Pontnewydd has for several eeaeons past enjoyed, there are prospects now of a very much better team fielding during the ensuing season than has been the case for some yeard past. Bert Penn, the well-known full back, has signified his intention of playing regularly as custodian, and he will be a. great acquisi- tion, as the team did so badly last year in this department. Among the new players who have been secured a.re C. Lawler, the late Cwmbran half-back, and D. Thomas, tha Caerpililly forward. Cliff Francis, the three-quarter, will also be available, but the exact positions of the players are not yet settled. If Francis and Lawler, who, by the way, is an efficient three-quarter, are put together, they will make a very smart pair. V. Jenkins can be looked upon as a certain half-back, and his namesake, Ernie Jenkins, the forward, is spoken of as ekipper. The club have this year changed their colours from red and white to black and white.

TROEDYRHIW. J. Powell, late Devonport Albion, is now a.t Troedyrhiw, and will play in the first few games. It is hoped taat Powell will permanently remain, ait Troedyihiw, and become a leader in the Troedyrhiw front ■' rank. At Saturday's practice game, with the exception of an occasional burst by a player or a dribble amongst the forwards, the play was of a quiet order. J. Bowell. the ex- Devonport Albion forward, did not turn out, but it is hoped he will don the jersey immedi- ately matches are commenced. A leader in the forward rank would greatly improve the style of play.

WHITCHURCH. I Not betng able to enjoy any cricket last week, thcughs of athletes naturally turned to football. 'llhe prospects of the premier are better than those of last season. Several new and promising players a.re available, and although Power and Bowen have gone North, their absence will in no way weaken the team. The fixture-list is a strong one, comprising games with Cardiff Seconds, Newport Seconds, Treorky, Tredegar, Cwmbran, &c. The villagers expect to have a good season. ) In Fred Thomas they have an excellent cap- tain, who is a thorough sport and a good player. Saturday s trial match revealed some good talent.

Association Gossip, I ASERDAFE. I Last Saturday's practice was of the usual kind, and n-esds little comment. With the exception of Percy Lloyd (wiho played for Pontlott-yn last season), ahillington (Ton, Pemtre), and Braddon (of the Cardiff Corin- thians), those who turned out were all local men. Woolacott, who used to figure in the team some time ago, and who captained the Cwm- aman lot last season, has thrown in his lot with his former colleagues. He is a. tricky gu.e-s. He is a, tr-1*cliy player, and his selection has given satisfac- tion. Owing to some difficulty about the ground, it is not certain wihetlher there will be a team at Cwmaman this season. It is true that they have entered the South Wales and Bhymney leagues (second division), but the odds are, it seems, that, ther4& will be no eleven.

BARRY. The members of Barry West End Associsr tion Football Club have elected My. W. Coles as their captain for the ensuing sea- son, but he hae not yet nominated his deputy. It is regretted on all hands that the acci- dent which befel Fred. Davic-s, the Barry Dock Al'bions' left half-back, whilst playing I football at Eastertide of this year, will pre- vent him from playing regularly this season.

CWMPARK. I At Cwmpark's trial match last Saturday I several new pl-ave of mere than opd?n?Ty ability were di..v"esre"d, n.a.hly W. JoD&g, 3, 1 Newtown man, and Austin Moul, a new- comer from Somerset. Both are inside forwards. I

HAFQD. Prospects are very promising. All the best of last season's players will again assist the club, with the exception of Dowries, who has signed on for Treharris, but J. Ingram is likely to prove a worthy successor to him. It is rumoured that two brothers, whose names are well knc?'n as amateur players in the South of England, are about to come to reside near Hafod, and have promised to assist the team. F. Stone (captain) and E. Jones appeared to be in good fettle in the trial match, but Jones seems inclined to be a littl. I selfish. Otherwise he is an extremely clever I player.

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I A NEW FOOTBALL LEADER. Seventh in the Gould Series. I E. W. Gould (he is knowai generally as Wyatt Gould) is one of a great raoe of foot- ballers and athletes. There are six brothers, all of whom have played for Newport, viz.. Harry, Bob, Arthur, Bert, Gus, and now Wyia.tt, the youngest, is captain of the forth- coming seaeon. The father of tihe family was a keen cricketer. Bob, Arthur, and Bert a.re ex-Welsh international footballers, and ) Wyatt- seems quite a, likely fourth. He is 26. years of age, and, therefore, has the zenith of his strength in front of him. He has perpendicular proportions of 6ft. Ilin., and scales 12st. He had little football till 1899, when he played for Newport Second team. He made his debut with the Newport Firsts at s.wansea. in 1899, playing wing three- qiia.rter. This season he will play in his usual place at centre. And may he and the team have a good time!

GEORGE PEARSON, Newport. George Pearson, though by no means an "old 'un," is yet a veteran in Soccer expe- rience. He has had eighteen years of play. He played in and about Wolverhampton practically all his life until a few years ago, when he migrated to Newport with a large number of others of Messrs. Lysaghts' GOiBGE l'liAIisOX. leading men. And what isn't known about Association football in Wolverhampton is hardly worth picking up in A.D. 1905. He is an outside left of sterling cluality-a hard worker, rather than a brilliant and ehewy scorer. He has played on the Wolver- hampton Wanderers' ground with the pick of the Wolverhampton League against Shrewsbury. In h!s time he has been a partner with Tuft, late of the Wolverhamp- ton Wanderers (and now of Bristol Oity), of Tommy Worton, of the Wanderers, and of W. Brown, of Albion fame. Siii-ce settling at Newport he played with Lysaghts' Excel- etors, and last season he scored four goals out of six against the pick of the Cardiff League. George Pear-on is the right man in the right place as trainer for the New- port Association Club, and he will fill an outside left vacancy when occasion requires.

Mr. E. W. BEED, Milford United. Probably no one in Pembrokeshire has done more for Association football than the present secretary, and late chairman, of the E. W. BEBD. Milford United, Mr. E. W. Beed, of Charles- street, Milford Haven. Mr. Beed is an old pla.yer. and when in the Midlands could give a good account of himself on the outside left wing. When his business brought him to Milford a. few years ago he devoted himself to organisation, and it ie in a large measure owing to his efforts that Milford United is at the head of the Pembrokeshire clubs.

BERT BOWEN, Crumlin. Bert Botven, who has been favoured with < BBKT BOWEN. the captaincy of the Crumlin Club, is one of the most popular players in the teaan. He was born in Crumlin 25 years ago, and is the son of Mr. A. Bowen, The Foundry. His first appearance with the viaduct team was lost season against Abertiiiery Crusaders, and since then he has been one of the most prominent forwards in the pack. Although the prospects of the club axe not so rosy, owing to the strike in the distpiet, the com- mittee feel confident tha-t Bert will keep the team together, and lead them to many vic- tories. His height, ia 6ft., and, hog weigfat E-.

[ GEORGE BOWKETT, Blaina. A na;tive of Cinderford, George Eowkett came to Blaina aibout seven years ago. He began his football career with the Blaina Silver Stars, and was a member of that com- bination when they won the gold medals in 1903, offered by the Brynmawr Football Club. He w as chosen last season to represent the I G. BOWKETT. I Monmouthshire Junior League agrainst the i Glamorgan Junior Leagne in the forward division. The Silver Stars have been dis- banded, and Bowkett has been invited to play for the Blaina First Fifteen, of which he is now a member. His best game is for- ward, but he has the ability to play in almost any position. Bowkett is 23 years old, about 5ft. 7in. in height, weighs about list., is fas't and strong, and has the reputation of being a thorough sportsman, i

TWO CAERPHILLY CRICKETERS Among local crickeifc leaders two members of the Caerphilly El-eveii-Iffessrs. David Williams and Daniel Williams—are deserving of notice. The former, as a fcateman, has duns yeoman service fcl1" his club, and this season he ties with Herman Williams for the J premier position in tho hatting' average. Dan is one of the bowlers of the team, and he and Roberts have this y-eat surprised the best batsmen of opposing teams. At I DAVID IVILLLULS. I Maichen "Dan" (took six wickets for three runs, and against the same team at Caer- philly Roberts took eight wickets for six runs. "Dan" has this season taken 69 wickets for 182 runs, and Roberts 72 wickets for 231 runs. It is mainly through the com- bined efforts of the two that Caerphilly has held its own in local cricket this season. The team's record i&-20 matches played, 15 won, 2 drawn, and 3 lost. The season is the I best the club has had since its formation. I IXAXIEL WILLIAMS. I

I LAWN TENNIS I Jerrard Hunt, the hon. secretary of the Cardiff Tennis Club, has evidently returned to something like his old form, as on Monday he was successful in the final round of the singles handicap at Penarth off the owe 30 mark, and on Tuesday he and his partner, J. Daviee, playing for Cardiff against New- port in the final of the Inter-club Conipet-itioii of the Welsh Tennis Association, succeeded in winning all their matches, securing 6 sets to 10. and 33 gamce to 9.

NORTHERN UNION. HOW PLAYERS ARE TREATED Theafctention of the sport-loving community of "S^pth Wales hae been much occupied lately by the reports of local footballers "goinff North." Qo?me of the players appro-ached ?,h.?i,v<3 been oH'crcd truly magnificent illduc& xnentg to join one or the other of the pro- minent Northern Union clubs, and it is little wonder that in several instance uhe "terma" have been accepted, and tha: hencefortJi those players will d'iecard their amateur status and appear in the garb of fully- fledged football professionals. As to tihe wisdom or otherwise of the step these players have taken I offer no opinion, but perhaps the following interview with, one who has been through the mill," and for several years played as a member of the Oldham team, will prove interesting to "Evening Express" readers:— I suppose your football days are over now," I asked, as an introduction to our conversation. "Well, yes!" he replied, "I don't think I shall have any more of it. Fifteen years of first-class football is, I think, just about sufficient for anyone-, and, besides, as you know, I'm a professional, and, therefore, debarred from taking part in first-class or any other clast? of football down here." And what is your opiniQ11 of Northern Union foo.tba.ll?" I queried. Personally, I have no cause to complain," ho replied. Tihe chief reason of the non- suooess of several WeMi foot bailers who have gone North is the faot that they have not possessed sufficient merit to keep tlieir places in Nortihern Union teams." And what are the chief metihods adopted for securing playersf" Those are various. As you are aware, in moot of t.he principal games down here, ca.y, between Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Ac., there is often an emissary from one or even more of the Northern Union clttbs on the look out for talent. In my own ease we had been playing Cardiff, at Cardiff. After ihe martcih a gentleman walked up with me from the ground to the hotel. He INVITED ME TO 'HAVE A DRINK,* and in the course of conversation, mainly about football, asked me for my address, adding that he would probably be at during t,he week, and would call and see me. However, he did not call. Who the gentleman was I did not know, he being cafeful to conceal both his identity and hia mds6ioU." But, of course, you had an idc??" "Well, I won't deny that. Anyhow, on the following Saturday we were engaged at Swansea, and, to my surprise, I again met him, this time at the -Ta,nglaiids Hotel. He tilien told me who he was, and said he would like to see me at Oldham. The season was then far advanced, so he advised me to take a trip up in the following summer, and guaranteed me all expenses. In the follow- ing July I paid the promised ,"isit-more for the ouitiing than anything else, not thinking to stop. However, I met the committee, and, as t;hey offered me what I considered very good terms, I signed on, and remained there. At that time they were only supposed to pay for broken time." But what other means are employed to secure players?" There are agents in Wales who procure players on commission. I have seen letters offering to got 'good men for a little con- sideration.' Then, again, -when a member of a team goes home on a holiday, and there is a ma.n playing for his old club whom they would like to get, he may be asked to ma-lie that player an offer, or else invito him up to spend a, holid.a.y, the usual expenses being guaranteed if he accepts. And," he added, with a srniile, they seldom fail to capture him." Have footballers ever been known to write to clubs themselves seeking engage- m.ent3?" I interrogated. Yes. You would be surprised at the number of letters they receive. I have been flhown many, and my opinion of the men asiked. So you see some players go North without being approached at all." But how does the poorer class of club compete with its more wealthy neighbours ?" "Well." replied my informant, "it appears to be a struggle for very existence with these teams, and players sign on for very little wage. Playera have been known to sign on on the condition that if there was any money in hand at the close of the season it would be shared amongst them. But," he added, these same clubs generally find themselves in debt at the finitlh, with the result that the members get nothing." Well, how do they mana,ge to keep their players under such cirovunstances as those?" I inquired, naturally. "011, loyalty on the part of the members may be ascribed as the cause in some instances. I knew a player (a labourer) in the St. Helen's team, who at that t-ime were in rather low water, who REFUSED P,150 DOWN and n a week to join Oldham," although arrangements had been made by botlh teams for his transfer and a fee agreed upon. The signing-on rules, too, are very binding. Once you sign for a first division club they have you faet, and you cannot play for another team in that division without their sanction. Even if they don't want you themselves, they can refuse to pay or play you, and yet keep your name on the register of their club." But this must surely impose a great hardship on p lay era ?" Yes, it does. I ha-ve known many promis- ing young players whose football careers have been ended by teams refusing to either pay or play them, or grant their transfers." Wlhat effect wiill the abolition of the working-clause have on Northern Un-ion foot- ball?" Thait's a question somewhat difficult to answer, but, to hazard an opinion, I should think the alteration would be to the advantage of players. During my time the' working-clause was rigidly enforced, and you havo evidence of this fact in the cases of Badger and Fitzgerald. The former whilst playing for Swinton left to visit a relative who was ill, but returned to play on the Starturday. He reported it to his own club. but they failed to notify the Northern Union Committee, and for this neglect were fined £2D. two points being alto deducted from the league table. Fitzgerald, for not being in legitimate employment, wa's sus- pended, and I don't think he has played since. So you see tihey did their best al that time to keep tnen in employment. 01 course," he added, when a player ia under suspension be receives no wagres." And as to the general conduct of footbal within the Northern Union area, do you think their methods are in any way superioi to those which exist in Wales ?" Most certainly," he replied, witi emphasis. "W,hy. up there spectators don't have to wait hialf-an-fliour after the adver- tised time before they kick-off. It's an expensive item. If a team is la,te, well, they have to play one shilling a minute for the privilege. The rules of scoring, too, a.re much fairer than those which govern amateur football. A goal of any sort counts two points, and in the case of a goal being kicked from a try the latter is also counted. Why should a goal be worth more than A HARD-EARNED TRY? Then, again, the matches are more keenly- contested. Every player has to tra,in wihother he likes it or not. If you misa practice you are fined (the fine being deducted from your money), and if absent on many occasions you soon find yourself under suspension." "But you play very few friendly mawhee up North?" Yt"s, very few. It's nearly all competi- tion games up there. The spectators seem to like plenty of excitement. Where you would get 23.CC0 people to witness a. league match, the same two teams would not draw a gate of 3,001 if the game were a friendly.' In reply to my request for a word of advice to intending professionals the inter- viewee stated that the Northern Union was hardly so black as it was painted." It's no use for a man who has been knocked about- to think of joilling a Ncrtherr Union club," he went on, "for once you are seen putting on an anklet or knee-band your are immediately put down as an old crock.' The rules relating to tne signing- on of players, however, are very hard. The player who goes North at a big wage signs for one season only, the operation having to be repeated every succeeding winter. It remains wiuh the club wh ??ng wint.(.r. It him the same wage ,a.fite.r the first year. They hold the whip-hand, and, as I stated before, onoe a man's signature has been obtained by a club he cannot go elsewhere without their sanction, NTid is thus forced to aocept the terms they offer or give up foot- ball altogether." And your last word to men who think of 'going North is—-—" First to find out whether they can play footbaJl 0. T. 0.

CAERLEON ASSOCIATION GOSSIP Unfortunately the practice matchi arranged between Caerleon and Llantarnam on Saturday lost much of its interest owing to tho fact that several (f the Coerleom team were absent, doing duty for the cricket team at Cardiff. Chief interest was centred in the display of Evans, who haa played centre for Llantarnam for s-everal years. This season he expressed a, wish to play for Caerleon, and baa been registered by that club. Judging by his farm on Saturday he is evidently a class P".