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AROUND THE CLUBS,
AROUND THE CLUBS, THE WELSH LEAGUES C. and D.R.U. Champion-i ships. SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL. GWENT JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE. The above leagrue wa6 duly launched on Saturday week. Ten clubs were represented, -wh.ich is a good start. Doubiless more will fall in. The representatives present fully feit the need of such a, leagrie, as they all were Tmammouely pi the cpini-on. that the New- por-t and District League was nothing bat a. Harce. The age limit will be strictly enforced, and f»oints deducted and penalties in the shape -of tines inflicted for any infringement- of this ruie. A rule will be drafted to o aviate against fton-fulfilment fixtures—always a bugbear mth junior teams. This will be by deposit- ing a. sum of money at the cominenceineLnt of the season a-s a gauraatee of good faith. The proposed atnii<it.-ioii to be 5"" The next meeting will be held ou S-atiirday next at the London Restaurant, at 6.50 p.m.. when teajws dctsirouo of affiliating will be wel- comed.
V CARDIFF AND DISTRICT RUCBY…
CARDIFF AND DISTRICT RUCBY UNION. Records -went wholesale on Saturday, and every match was played under tha of the union produced a surprise. The semi-final between Roath Hornets and J8om»lly ended in a lucky win for the Laugh-m*: PhiI-»ophers by a goal from a inark and two tries to-two fies. At one time it 1-xjkcd a certainty for the Hornets- At the call of "time" scores were level. The extra minutes, however, were fatal to the Hornets, w ho failed to last. It was net a case of being untrained. Weight told its tale. and. plucgy and clever though the baby ieagnera were, the struggle of their forwards in fie 80 minutes against heavier men rtsuited in their defeat. The Hornets took their defeat like sports- men. They made a gallant fight, and lost, but, although with the defeat their fins record of being unbeaten in all their pre- vious competition games-1eague and cup- di^appearc-d," they did not forget to congratu- late theic successful opponents. Bravo, Hornets! The match bet ween St. Paul's and Cardiff Northern, which decided the championship of the second league, ended in a surprise. The men of the north have, undoubtedly, a clever .;id>e of youngsters, hnt the Saints are a sound team of experienced players. St. Paul's were expected to win, but they tort. and on the play deserved to. The game was exceedingly tast from start to finish. Cardiff Northern by their victory seenre the championship of the second division and the medals. They have only lost one match in competition games this season, and that was in the arM round of the shield, when they were defeated by Canton Wanderers. Next sea-sort it is hoped that the Northern v,ill be admitted into the senior league— they well deserve the honour. At the Barracks Field Adamisdown met Canton Junion?. As both teams were at the head of the third league with equal points, the game decided the championship of the third division. Canton Juniors lost their unbeat,cri record by a try. They complain, however, that the linesman ptoced up his flag before the try was scored. This is denied, and, as the referee allowed the ri. further act-iou by the union is poss-ible. However, the Junior*; have lodged a pro- teiwt, on the ground that two untrans-ferred players were patted a^air.-t tliem. They il," question the ages of eleven of the Adiams- down men. Secretary Crichett has a big order on to glet together so many certificates. He has been allowed a fortnight to do go. To-day the cup finals take place on the Sophia Gardens. What are the results? St. Patrick's v. Canton Rovers meet at Whitchurch to settle which of the twain shall hold. the Cardiff Footbalil Club cup. Yewlett. the skipper of Roath Hornets, will next year be -0.2;ered a, place in Cardiff Re- serves. If he comes up to expectations he will be found in the ranks of the premiers before next -eason ends. Re is the most pro- mising of young local players. Now that the -u,-ison <,wr, We have time to consider what changes are ns-eassury in the constitutiom of tJle union for next season. During the thirteen years which the union lias been in existence it "has never until this season earnro a reprimand from the Welsh Union. All has not been well. Unfortunately, club Tivairy has been most bitter. The present constitution of the committee is. as far as results g0, an absolute failure. The only alteration possible, if justice is to be dispensed fairly, is to return to the old regime—that of an executive committee. In the oM days. when men were klect-c-d at the --In-nual meeting irrespective of what club they belonged to. and only on tits grounds of fitness and knowledge of local football, we had an excellent comnriUee and few decisions capable of being questioned. There are many men who are not cinb par- tMans. yet are keenly interested in local football, who. I am sure, would willingly devote their time to the managment of the union. I hope during the off-season the clubs will ponder over the mait-ter and give an execu- tive committee a trial. They might also look around for capable candidates. Coclheaaed, fair-minded men are wanted to regain the lost prestige of the Car- diff and District Rugby Union. Then, again, the ages Question requires consideration. The numerous appeals after matches that clubs have played lads over the age limit occupy time which a com- mittee should have to attend to other matters. The only cure for continu-al appeals of this kind is to adopt a new rule, and that is to compel all clubes in the junior divisions to produce age certificates for all their players before the season starts. The championship of the first division cannot be decided until next September. Three clubs are in ibe running, viz., Canton, Hornets, ajid RomiUy. Air. T. Webb has resigned the hon. secre- t-iryship of the Penarth United. During the summer he will, however, act as scribe of the Ponarth Baseball Club. Providing that there are no protests lodged over Saturday's matches, the medals will be handed to the respective winners at Tuesday Bight's meeting. Secretaries of the winning clubs playing trader any age restriction must, as usual. produce birth certificates for all their players before t'hey get the pieces of silver.
GLAMORGAN LEAGUE.i
GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. Although one match remains to be played, IL-4 result will not alter the league table. Perrygraig finished the season with a hang by compiling the big score of three goals, ten tries against Alerthyr. Throughout the season Penygraig have shown really brilliant form, and in captur- ing the championship and medals their sup- porters have the satisfaction of knowing that never have honours better been de- served. Bravo, Perrygraig! This is the first time the club have capture the cup. but in many a season previously they have made a. big fight for it. Penygraig have not lost a single league game this season. Twelve out of- the four- teen played were won a.nd two dmWIl-a. grand record. Treorky defeated a weak Caerphilly team by three tries to one. Both teams by their play evidently were not sorry that the long season was almost over. LEAGUE TABL/E. P. W. 14 D. Pts. PenygTaig 14 12 0 2 26 Mountain Ash 14 9 3 2 20 Aberdare 14 9 3 2 20 Treorky 14 6 7 1 13 Treherbesrt ——— 14 5 7 2 12 Merthyr 14 3 6 5 11 Caerphilly ..——— 13 3 9 1 7 Troedyrhrw 13 0 0 0 0
MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE.
MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE. Abertiilery's great triumph in winning the League has caused a week's rejoicing i-a the Western Valley. The Tifleryites ha ye shown throughout the season flood football. It has been my plea- sure to witness several of their games, as well -as to referee for them. and I must oom- ineild their SQzùe of play. By no means a drawing-room fifteen on the field, they have cleverly demonstrated that tbifir have iin each of their oontesrte xe&red cm scrissoce. asid not physical strength alone. The team 11!aB been wel3 balanced, and the anajorfty of their victories have been ob- 42imA by ciowurixht clever back play. bt oofty have they won the league, but: MHIiliiwr iat.tr.a.<1ti)J-Vrl .ønnd.. r'! ball. Well done, AbertiHery; you deservp your honours. Joe IVi-nmill, their popular skipper, is a i thorough siio-rtsm.-tn-L man who would not countenance any shady tricks. He has led his side to victory well. Joe's task has been rendered possible by the striking loyalty of his players, Tredes-ar made a plucky fight on Saturday to lower the colours of the leaders. Pill managed to defeat Pontypool, but if a protest is made probably the points will go to Pontypool, as Pill played a couple of old players who. having been transferred to Newport, are no longer recognised as PiU players. On Monday Pontypool played t-lieir last league match. They defeated Blaint by three goals, one try to nil. LEAGUE TABLE. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Abertillery 18 13 2 3 164 34 29 Pontypool 13 12 4 2 163 44 26 I' Pill Harriers 18 13 5 0 148 58 24 Trodes-ar. 16 8 3 5 91 24 21 Brynmawr 18 6 8 4 51 69 16 Cwmbrall 17 6 8 3 54 36 15 I Blaenavon 18 o 9 4 43 146 14 BkiLna 17 6 9 2 31 109 12 ,Aberc3.rn 17 4 12 1 J1 167 9 i Pontnewydd 17 5 12 0 44 88 8 i-I
! MONMOUTHSHIRE SECOND LEAGUE.…
MONMOUTHSHIRE SECOND LEAGUE. Only one match in connection with this league was played last Saturday. Cwm Stars were at home to Llanhilleth United. Neither side was at full strength, but a capital game was witnessed by the few spectators present. A draw was the result. Cwrn Stars scored a. try. and "JI&ii" obtained a goal from a mark. Owm Stars and Victoria have now com- pleted their league fixtures. Llanhiileth have two -ames to play, Blackwood one, and Ebbw Vale one. If Blackwood win their match, to-day with Lkinhilleth it will be necessary for a, decid- ing match to be played with Victoria next eeason. Cwm Stars and Blackwood United met at Newbr:dg9 on Monday last to re-play a match as ordered by the league committee. Sturdy defence was shown by both sides, and many chances of scoring were lost through over anxiety. The game ended in a draw. The next meeting of the league will be at Newport on May 12, when the chief business will be rule revising. This season again closes with the competi- tion unfinished—that is, presuming that Blackwood wins to-day, and the team are decidedly confident that they will. During the sea?oo th? Ipa?oe has played ¡two inter-league matches. One trial a.t 'Palywain resuhcd in a big loss financially. iTh,- oth?T game against the First Division also re?ulttd in the gate not paying expenses. The league will not, therefore, finish up quite so strong: financially as last season. Points L'gue Ciubs. P. W. D. L. For. A-g. Pts. 4 3 1 37 1 11 Blackwood 7 4 1 2 24 15 9 Ebbw Vale. 7 1 4 2 3 11 6 Owm 8 1 5 3 — 5 L'lanhiliet-h 6 1 2 2 — — 5 I
I THE LATE MR. A. J. DAWES.…
THE LATE MR. A. J. DAWES. I I The sad death of Mr. A. J. Davies has cast finite a, gloom over local junior football. A.J. was ever a friend to local clubs and young players, and held the position of vice- president of the Oardiff and District Rugby Union. We shall miss his cheery voice, his genial manner and his help. "A. J.'s first club was the Cardiff Wind- sors. If I remember ri™bt-Iy, they iised to play in a field alongside the Taff Vale Rail- way wiiere Senghenydd-road now stands. X". Davies v-as both captain and hon. secretary during the lt year of the Wind- sors' existence. It produced many famous players, for Gordon Dixon, Harry Loxdale, Dudley Napier, Herbert Jones, Tom Gordon, A. R. Keily, J. P. Grant, Dai Lewis, Tom Watson, W. T. Morgan, W. M. Douglas, and Bob. Erskine are a few who at times played for the club. The greatest rivals of the Windsors were the Roath Mohawks—-a club which played in R-cat-h Court Field. The leading players whom I recollect were Ted, "Curly" and Prank James, Ted Laboume, Abo Evans, Ena WiHia-ui?, Ernæt Heath, E. T. Thomas, and Walter and Tom Williams. These two clubs eventually a-Tna !gam at ed under the title of Cardiff Harlequins. M r. A. J. Davies, with Mr. F rank James, were then the joint secretaries. If I mistake not, the statement that Car- diff and the 'Quins did not meet is inaccu- rate.
I -IPILL HARRIERS._I
I PILL HARRIERS. I The winding-up of the season 11as been of a very satisfactory nature. The last three matches were Tannton and Bridgwater Albion (tour) and Pcntypool. At Taunton Pill were in fine form, winning a splendidly- contested game by a good margin. The heel- ing of the forwards on that day was mag- nificent, being done with clock-like precision. But Pili's victory over Pontypool on Satur- day last overshadowed the lot. On the pre- vious Monday Pontypool defeated Newport on the Newport enclosure by two tries to nil, and deservedly won, too. Great excitement consequently prevailed as to whether the lads from Pill would suffer the same treatment. During the week it had been the subject of conversation throughout the town. But the DockeTs rose to the occasion, and secured victory after a fine exhibition of football having been given by both sides—in fact, quite in contrast to that seen on the Newport enclosure on the previous Monday. Yet the Dockers' victory was nothing un- usual. Had th-ey lost, the unexpected would have happened. Pill were expected to win, and they did so. It would have altered the natural course of things had they lœt.. fur they have secured five consecutive wine over Pontypool. Out of nine matches played between these two clubs, Pill ha\o won seven and lest two, and in one game Pill inflicted a defeat of five tries to nil on Pontypool. In the five matches referred to Pill havie scored 40 points to "Ponty's'' seven. In the two matches lost the points were—'Pill, five points; Pontypool nine points. Although Pill are neither gold nor silver medallists, this year they possess a record in the Monmouthshire League which no other team can show, viz.. of having defeated every other team in the league, and defeating Pontypool twice this season. They have won I the same number of matches as Alxrtillcry, the gold medallists, viz., thirteen, only the latter have a few drawn games more to their credit. Again, Pill have another record, which no club in South IValk-S can show, viz., of only having been defeated twice on their own ground in seven years. This in itself is a unique record, an-d the matches lost this year have been brought about by taking weakened teams away owing to injuries to players. Pill can. thus jnstly claim to be the finest and best all-round "team in Monmouthshire, taking second place to none.
ISCHOOLBOY ITEMS.I
I SCHOOLBOY ITEMS. I Two sports meetings will be held at Cardiff again this summer. The Soccer and Rugby Leagues are holding inckperdent meeting. Cardiff, although out of the Dewar Shield content, have had a splendid season. The work of the league has been carried out without a single hitch, and there have been fewer unfulfilled inter-school matches than usually is. the case. The Newport school championship has at last, been decided. Eves well and Orindau went through all their league encounters without a defeat. When they met early in the season a draw was the result. It was necessary that an extra match should be played between the two teams to decide the championship. It took place, and another draw resulted. The third meeting, which wais on Tuesday evening, endetl in E res well—the holders-just winning by a try to nil. There does not appear to be any real diffe- rence in the merits of the two teams. It is almost a pity that they could not be hailed as joint champions after their 6uccess throughout the season. Newport to-day play their last inter-town mutch', when their visitors are Neath. Up to last Saturday 1. like many more, predicted that Newport were pretty certain to haold possession of the Dewiar Shield. The wonderful victory of Port Talbot, however, complicated matters. Is the shield likely to go Aberavon -way? It looks like. it at the time of writing. Cox played a remarkably fine game against Newport. His two dropped goals were beau-ties. I beautie». Neath, at Xeatb, broke Newport's record, but as the winnkrs played a boy who was over age the Usksiders claim that the win should not be considered. The Wel?h Schools Union have not yet given their decision on the matter. I Next season Severn-road and Lansdowne- road Schools. Cardiff, are likely to take part in the Ru-gby League.
IPILL EXTRAS._'I
I PILL EXTRAS. I The Extras finished up their season in fine I style, defeating Cardiff St. James's on the l Barracks Field, Cardiff, by three goals, two tries to ml on Easter Monday. I This was a worthy 3IChievent. Unfortu- nately, Pengelly could not accompany the team, wd so the team was placed* at a slight disadvantage. The spectators were highly dtelighted at the play Of the Extras, and they gave vent to their appreciation by continually applauding. They were treated to gome fine passing bouts. which oulminate-I in the lines of the Cardiffians being oroesed I on five occasions. Next season the Extras win enter the newly-formed GwenJt Junior bmgue, and hope to give a good account of themselves.
IANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.I
I ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. I IT. H. Mallet t (.Merthyr). -tianeed the address to the Cardiff and District Rugby Union. I R Jones (Cardiff).—J. BLhot played centre to T. W. Peafrson in that match. I W. G." <Cardiff).—Percy Bush i8 an old I Romilly player.
ASSOCIATION CODE, j ASSOCIATON…
ASSOCIATION CODE, j ASSOCIATON CODE. I Barry Dock Win Junior Cup. I MAGIC IN NAME "ALBION." I iersonally. I am sorry that I was unable to leave Cardiff for the final of the junior cup. It was about the first final which I have missed for some masons, either in senior or junior circles. Both team. poesy's good repu- ttwns for skilhl play and knowlrdg? of the  ts it should be pbyed. a?d a verv c'vk,TL  'was kJ?kM for. 8uch came to eP? v'??T? ?b?? ??? ?- ??? came the p t .ku:d  ?' w?tne?ed the Sch ? Vfa? voured me with some com- mr ?''? my ??kly record is not P..? )??h?'??t some reference to the m  h  tie ?! JUth ???s and Mon- moufhsM'il As??cLation Junior Cup c??ou??it '?? bmn?ht oSf on neutral  at T??rris on Saturday last. The Lilu fV^ Zlr<i par Dock Albiuns and the  Bn?ad?. of Brecon. Rfu teams ?r'-iv?d early, and h?d a spleu- d ,I;H d opportunity of surveying the plaiim d- "u wnich ?" ? ?ture ?rve as ,h X}c .al "round '? ?" progressive Tre- h?r?r ? ?r?-?'?? STiuh.P contractor had made good p?r?? in-ith the work. The whole of the vtball n"ltor" ?Pr?ed delight at the m?a?n?rt- in *Llch the Treharris Club has   forward the Association gwme 1 ?outh Wales. Til-1-- ?'? h?? ?n? tlt the want of a. more Si1?*- jrround. and that feeling has been thn'^ more this ?-?son on account of ? the ? many fpectator? who obtain a view of nil Fu ?"a <?he, 3 on their present ground ??m ? t vnv, e m?adway, and thereby in no way f finaDcHdlY to support the club But- to (??-me back to th? hnil tie. which 5^? played on the neld at Quakers Yard. *T/!e Fmn. had the teams lined up exactly and it wa? then «!ea that the Llau- f-es BrJade ?-? ?? ?n-et of a gtro?' '? behind them. BYth teams ?ttte.i t) work n: art earnest manner, but, although the play in the open field was good, the go:us *,eod a. long way off. The supporters of the BrIg-ad. of which there were a good numu ber, shouted to their players, and by this encouragement the Brigade soon scored a goal. This was followed soon after by a second, and then Barry went for goal with a determination, and their efforts were re- warded. HaJf-time scoreBrigade, 2 goals; Barry. 1. During the few minutes interval a glance round the ropes brought to view some of the well-known supporters of the Association including Miss Williams, of Penpont- the Rev. D. Saunders-Jones, vicar of St. Davids, Brecon; Dr. Dunbar, an old Scotch international; and many others. The second half began, aixl the wind favoured Barry. Both teams were playing well but the boys of the brigade were evi- dently tiring, especially in the front rank, w-hiist their back. especially G. Price, were P.Iayiti.- a. great game. On the Albion's vsid,- the forwards were playing strcagly, espe- cially Thorn hi II and Pratt, and, conse- ■»uently, they soon drew level. The game went on in a ding-dong style until at last Barry obtained the leading goal. Llanfaes played up, and one of their forwards had a lovely chance to score. He had dribbled right up to the goal-month, and only the goal-keeper to pass, when, to every on'es sur- prise, he banged it straight at the goal- keeper, who saved and cleared easi y. The whls'tle soon went, and thus ended the Junior Cup Competition for season 1905-6. leaving the Barry Dock Albions the winners by three goals to two. Through the unavoidable absence of the president (Colonel iiiird-Ly) aiifl also the chairman, the actingr-secretary (Mr. Hart; invited Dr. Dunbar, of Treharris, to present the cup and medals to the winners. This gentleman, in a few suitable words of praise to both teams for their excellent exhibition of football, handed over the cup to A. Hay- ward, the captain of the Barry team. After receiving the cap he wa? immediately shouldered and carried by his supporters. It is rather peculiar how, locally, the title Albion seems to be connect eel with a. suc- cessful football club. As an instance, Car- diff Albion of the last three or four years corner at once to mind. Their record was a surprising one for a junior combination, and, as goal-scorers, their record will be hard to beat. The first year they entered for the South Wales Junior Cup they won the trophy. Then, again, Barry Dock Albions have a record which excuses the feeling of pride when the history of the Cardiff league is looked UJY-Dot to mention the winning of the cup last Saturday. Cat bays Albion have experienced a similar run of success, and, I believe, head their division of the league without having a single defeat. A holiday venture in the Pontlottyu tournament at Easter has left them in the final, with reasonable anticipations, with New Tredegar, of being ultimately successful. Cros.sing over into Monmouthshire, the same thing is to be noticed, and the match- winning powers of Maindce Albion come strikingly near those of the Cardiff Albion when the latter were irresistible. Just a few figures may bo excused for once. The Main.lee Albion won the cup and medals of the Newport League, Division II., with- Played 15, won 15; goals for 66, goals against 6. In friendly games nine matches were played and nine won. Goals 32, against 8. The club also entered for the Woodcock Cup, and wou the first round handsomely by 7-(), but met with defeat by Ca;erleon in the second round 0-3. This was the only defeat in the season, but the club has the satisfac- tion of knowing that Caerieon u.timateiy won the rup. Now, this is a proud and remarkable record. The team must have played sur- prisingly good football, and have provided some fine exhibitions for the supporters. The goal-scorers have been very gluttons, and as the season is now ended, no harm to the combination of the players can result from a notice of the sharpshooters who have I been such terrors to opposing goal-keepers. The figure fiend who spends his spare time in such fearful games tells me in confidence that R. Bridges, centre forward, has scored 26 goals; S. Parry, inside right, 22; E. Jones, back and skipper, 20: G. Jones, outside left, 18; and E. Gilbert, inside left, 11 goals. He says these figures tot up to nearly 100. I'll take his word for it, as I left school some years before he experienced that blissiul day- No wonder that it was a merry little gathering that met the other Thursday even- ing for the tmt iniziut-I dinner of the club. The handsome cup occupied a prominent place, and Mr. Nichols, as chairman of the league, honoured the club with his presence. A pleasing statement of his was to the effect that the club had given absolutely no trouble, had been loyal members, and that no player had ever figured in a referee report. Skipper Jones eloquently informed the gathering that mntiaies had been non- existent, and that pretty well the. same players had always turned out. Verily, a successful little club, and one which next season should do creditable things. In the last few day., of the season Tre- harris and Rogers,tone have had an exciting race for honours in the two senior leagues. There was a probability that not until the last day (Monday) would the final placing of the clubs be known. There is a match practically every day, aad some striking results have been seen. The position of Tre- harris has been seriously challenged by the Monmouth Club. Since Christmas Rogerstone have done extremely well, but the win of Treharris at Newport on Thursday shouid mean league championship for the Glamor- gan Club. Something of the same hlliiY pertod oocurs in the Cardiff League, ar.d at the time of writing it is difficult to say what will be the final positions of Ton Penftre, Riverside. Barry Dock Albion, and Roth Park Old Boys. Riverside have finished up the season in rare style, beating Penarth Parish Church 4—1, Roath Park Old Boys 2-0, and Barry Dock Albion 3—2. Form like this spells championship, but two or three unexpected defeats earlier in the season are now prov- ing very galling. It wa.s my good fortune to see the game on Thursday with the Barry club. I call it good fortune, because the game on the Sophia Gardens Field was a brisk rousing bit of football. Without mak- ing any mention of any particular players, 1 will say that it was as good a game as anyone need wish to eee. A gratifying fea- ture was the work in front of goal, and the shooting in accuracy and strength was far superior to that of any match I have seen this season. Xot excluding the great inter- national in March. Both were fine teams, even if they were short of a. few regular P' Thy,Bs?dd, death of Mr. A. J. Davies i5 felt as keenly and regretted by Soccer men as by his colleagues of the Ru?by game Rughy enthusiast as he was, A?. hM hosts of friends, footbally speaking, amongst the round ball followers. His speech at the big dinner some seasons ago when he replied to the toast of the "Sister Code" is still often mentioned, -(I now the news that A. J. 13 no more with us has come as a severe shock to all. It only seems the other evenins v-'hen he was telling us how much he had enjoyed the international on the Cardiff Arms Park, and for his sympathetic words then the Soccer men felt encouraged in the hard strangle in front of the code. We unite with all lovers of healthy outdoor gumee in sincere regret at tho loss of the genial "A J." The inter-league fixture between the South Wales and the Rhymney Valley leagues ended in a draw. Financially, the match was hardly a success, but, to be wise after the event, possibly the spectators have been somewhat overworked of late, and are re- serving themselves for the visit of Aston Villa on Mondav. This should draw a huge crowd, for the Villa is sending down a sooo team The same should apply to the match this afternoon at Newport with the Wolver- hilmptcon Wanderers. This may be the last b,Lteh of notes for this season, although it is quite possible that another week's news may crystallise. Still if this should be the last, I wish to thank all who have borne with me ag-am thTouch the football months, and to express the hope that, with the editor"s permission, we may all meet again next September.
KERNELS. I
KERNELS. Oniv a, few. Harry Hart, as a worker, unique. Represented Association at final at Tre- Results of league matches important. In more quarters than one. A memorable season now ending. Some good clubs have disbanded. But general activity greater. The outstanding landmark was in March. The enoTTOTus attendance 'a.t international. Club treasurers totting up accounts. Are things on the right aide? Four months' rest in front of players. Commiiteemen always busy. Our best thanks to the editor.
CYCLING &, MOTORING I
CYCLING &, MOTORING I A 'Cute Handicapper.1 vJyecretaries of cycling clubs will oblige by forwarding copies of their ran cards to "Spokes") What "forgetful" ways riders have! At a recent sports one professional interviewed Mr. R. J. Brind. the Welsh handicapper, and in tones of reproach, said, "Mr. Brind, I am sorry that you have made a mistake in my handicap. You have, no doubt in error, 'pulled' me twenty yards." "R. J." offered his apologies if he had made a mistake, but suggested that perhaps the entry form would afford a reason. It was obtained, and. in addition to the rider's list of his recent doings, was a memo, written on the form by the handicapper himself. It read: "This rider won also a two miles race at Milford Haven." The rider suddenly remembered and said, "I quite forgot that win." The mora), of course, is not to consider the Welsh start allocater an innocent abroad. He is up to all the moves on the board, and it is pretty cer- tain that a misleading entry form will be spotted when it comes into his hands. Then, there is another kind of forgetful individual. The racing man who "forgets" to send h's entry fees when entering. Invariably the excuse is trotted out that "it is too late to obtain a postal order, and that the money will be paid on the sports day." Sometimes it is, but at other times the debtor "forgets." At a. local Easter sports one competitor, who had entfred far three events, when asked for the amount coolly said, "I only mean to ride in one and will pay for that only. This club, however, are rather keen on swing that the rules are observed, and the rider -was refused permission to compete. Probably, too, the matter will be reported to the National Cyclists' Union. At Worcester a. Salvation Army insurance agent was recently charged with bicycle steal- ing. His defence was that he had been in a spiritualistic trance for nine months, and sa/w a lot of devils coming towards him. lie could not remember anything about the bicycle, -but thought he must have taken it to get away from them. He received four months, and for that time will be pretty safe from devils and bicycles. Harry Reynolds was well pleased with bis Easter doings. He won a handicap at Tony- pandy, and one at Pontypridd. He is just now trying to arrange to race behind pace on the Continent. He ought to make a good show, for last November he beat British record up to one hour when he beat Mussen in a match for the Irish championship. On that occasion he only had one small motor for pace. Reynolds is interested in the motor trade, and travels for a well-known firm. Flint rode "well at the Welsh meetings, but was not very successful. His turn will come. Syd Jenkins, of Cardiff, rode his greatest finish at Pontypridd sports. In the half- mile handicap, off scratch, it looked a cer- tainty that the plucky little Cardiffian wouldn't get placed. By a mighty effort he won, and the crowd, in their usual sporting fashion, gave him a tremendous ovation. Syd also won the half-mile pursuit. F. W. Chinn, the English vet-e^in and ex- champion, is busily training at Aston Lower Groun.. He will compete in Wales at Whitsu.i. His ambition is to again capture a National Cyclists' Union professional championship. These events will be run, probably, at Newport. The veteran will have very strong opposition from Jenkins, James, Williams, and Reynolds. The National Cyclists'Union championships will bo decided at Newport in August. The date in July suggested by headquarters was found impossible as it clashed with the lawn tennis championships, which will also be held at Newport. Next Saturday the North Walian, J. S. Benyon. who last year held the world's champion-hip as an amateur, will make his appearance in the professional ranks. He will probably race at Pontypridd at Whit- sun. Bonyon v. Syd Jenkins would provide a great match. Benyon will compete in the National Cyclists' Union championships. Will Rees, of Llantrisant, after two seasons' retirement, is training again for track work. Will, in 1903, made an hour's record on the Pontypridd track, when in a. mo tor-paced race he defeated Barkway. This is two- miles better tlian.Lin.ton compiled on the same track. George Bream has returned ft am America, after a twelve months' stay. George was very successful on the path before he Left, and will aga-in be out at future sports. Tom James is as youthful as ever. Had hard lines in his Easter racing. Aberdare have a budding champion in Willie Hughes. He has a fine turn of speed, and should do well this season. Professional racing is booming in Wales. There is every prospect of plenty of meetings being held under National CyclisW Union rules. Last year's unregistered riders have practically all been "whitewashed." They must, however, not fall into the trap as last season by competing at unregistered sports, or their racing licences will be withdrawn. Cannot Carmarthen give the cash riders a meeting? Why not. run a two daYi:' sports, like Pontypridd? Both clashes of riders might then be catered for. Wales will be well represented at next Saturday's big race meeting in London, which is organised by Cycling." Nearly all the Welsh amateur and professional cracks hJCve entered. Harry Reynolds, who won at Tonypandy and Pontypridd recently, was as far back as 1896 the holder of the world's amateur championship, which he won at Copenhagen. The National Cyclists' Union champion- ships to be decided at Newport are five and twenty-five miles amateur and all the pro- fessional events. Bristol Post-offioe sports take place on May 12. This is usually a favourite meeting for South Walians. A recent decision by the Abergavenny magistrates strikes one with surprise. From it we learn that it is illegal for cyclists to be towed by a motor-cycle unless they have a number plate fixed to the back of their machine, as the pedal bicycle becomes a trailer in the eyes of the law as soon as it is taken in tow. This was the decision of the magistrates' clerk at Abergavenny, although the chair- man of the bench expressed great surprise on being informed that this was the law. The motorist who was -charged with the offence of riding a motor-cycle with a trailer which had no back plate was fined Is, and 6s. 6d. costs, although he stated in defence that he was only towing a cyclist by means of a piece of string held in the latter's hand. Mr. C. H. Larette, who has concluded 33 years of active cycling, states that he can- not remember such a capital Easter for cycling. The one drawback—looseness of the roads and dust nuisa,nce-will be reotified for a time by the recent few days of rain. For distance Toad riding moderate gearing is by far the best in a, district abounding in hills like South Wales. England was represented at Athens in the cycling contests by W. J. Pett, H. Crowther, and H. C. Bouffler. Jack Matthews (of Put- ney), who has won many races at Carmar- then and Pontypridd, and A. Rushen went over "on their own." The only English official who made the journey was Mr. T. G. Matthews, the well-known handicapper and time-keeper. Zig-zagging a hill is wasted energy. Men built on the light side, who require every ounce of strength to tackle a. mountatn-side awheel don't want to carve the figure 8 on its face. A strong thrust, a useful admix- ture of a.nkle action, and a. long pull at the handle bars is what we want, an,d is really what should be done. Try it uphill, and the result will please you. Cyclists, as well as football men, were deeply grieved to hear of the death of Mr. A. J. Davies. For many years genial A.J. was the life and soul of local cycle racmg. In the pastime, too, he took at one period a great interest—old-timers will remember the ge.ared ordinary shod with pneumatic tyres which he was wont to use before the present safety became popular. He was in no small measure responsible for the finding" of Jimmy Michael's a-bilities. With almost every kind of sport A.J." was interested, and during the boom In racing he was occasionally a visitor to Con- tinental tracks. He was present at the world's championships when Jimmy Michael won at Cologne. A.T." will be sadly missed by followers of the summer sports, as well as by football mon. The Cardiff Tredegarville Cycling Club held their opening run last Saturday to Gwaelody- garth. The officials for the season aTe-- Captain, Mr. F. H. Bishcfr; vice-captain, Mr. C. H. Preston; and hon. secretary, Mr. A. Mathias. There are over fifty members already on the roll. To-day a visit is to be paid to Sully. and the other runs for the months are: -May 5, Creigiau; May 12, Barry Island; May 19, St. Bride's; May 26, Basealeg. LIGHT UP. I (Times given below are conwt for thte district), Sunday. 8.22 „ ){onday 8.24 „ Tuesday ■••• 8.26 „ Wednesday. 8.27 „ Thursday 8.28 Friday. 8.30 „
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CRICKET FIXTURES. ABERCYNONf wi'-o commenced tlie-ir spa<*m to-day, have rtxt>tres with Pontypridd (L). Cardiff Bohemians, Cardiff Seconds, Aberaman <L/, JMwvnypia, Mountain Ash <Li, Ferndale (L Y/M.C.A. (Cardiff), C&utcn, BRYNMAWR SECOND XI., who commenced t heir j setirOii to-day, have lixturtrs with 'Abergavenny, Brynmawr Wodoosfi&ys. Blaina. Beaufort Jlill. Six Bellr, Abertillery, Beaufort Seconds, Nantyg^lo, 'Aber- BRYNMAWR WEDNESDAYS lia»e fixtures with Cardiff College, Brynmawr Seconds, Owm. tAher- tLIiery. Ebbw Vale, Gilwexn, Ebbw Vale Cooperative, and Mr. Francis's XX. CLIFTON CHAPEL (Cardiff), who commence their ee-wca on May 5, iiave fixtures with. Canton W.'i' t, End, Barry Villa, Canton Baptists, Canton J'ari-h Church, Roath Park Congregational. Plas- newydd. Cardiff Caerphilly, Broadway We?- le-yan, Kcuth Park Wesleyan". si..Tamer 's, Wholesale Co-operative Society, and Ciiristctuirc-h. Pate. Opponents:. Where Played. A pi. 23—University CelJeire Home May 5—St. Anne's Away 12—Barry Holton Baptist — Away 19—St. Saviour's Home 26—Barry Windsor Athletic A way June £ —C'ymrics Home 9—Barry Parish Church -Away IE—Splott Baptia Homo 30—St. Monica's „ H o m e July 7—St. Luke's -Away 21—St. Saviour's Away 1 £ —Kemp'a — Home U—St. I^uke's Home ?5—Barry Parish Church Home Sept. 1—St. Anne's Home 8—St. Monica's Away Date. Opponents. Where I'layed. May 5— Penarth Heme IS—Brkl?end „ H orne June Glamorgan Giptses — Away „ 4—>lae £ tcg Away 25—St. Fapan's Home 30—Plymouth (Merthyr) Away- „ 21—St. Pagan's Away 18—I>ina9 Powis .Away 25—Plymouth (Merthyr) Home Date. Opponent?. Where Played. May 5— D Moxley's XI Home 16—Ebbw Vale Away Aug" 4—-Blaina Home 13—Ebbw Vale Home A pi. 28—Lansdowne Home May 5—Mount Pleasant Home 12—Mansel i.Swan?ea> -Away June 9—Sa-rdis (ResoJven; Away 16—Mount Pleasant Home 23— Briton Perry Seconds Home 30— Ystalyfera Home 21. —Ynismeudw Away Aug. 4—Ynfegerwa Home 11—Briton Perry Seconds Away 15—Sardis (Reisolven) Home „ 8—Mantel (Swansea) Home Date- Opponents. Whcro Plaved. >> 17—Catdiff Univer.-lty Home 24—Abergavenny Town Away 31—Hereford Excelsior Home June 7—Cardiff University ..Away 21—Ewvas Harold .Away 23—Xewport Police H om e 19—Hereford Exceisior Away > 2o-»-Ewyas Harold Home Aug. 2—St. James's Home „ 9 Xewport Home „ IS—Bai good Home Date. Opponents. Where Flawed. May 5—Married v. jtiiigle Home „ 12—Dinas Powis Homo „ 19—Tredegar Pai;k Away 26—Ewyas Harold Away June 2—Cardiff Wood-street Congregational Home 8—l'daartu Seconds Away 16—Newport Se< j >nds Away £ 3—Usk Homo 30—Cardiff Y. M C A Home July 7—Ewyas Harold Kome „ 14—Penarth Seconds Home 21—Cardiff Alpha Home 23—Guy Bigwcod's Worcester XX Home 6—Cardiff Bohemians Home „ 13—Tredegar Park Home S3—Newport Seconds Home Sept. 1—Cardiff (Alpha Home Date. • Opponents. Where Played. „ 12—St. Pagan's Second XX Away 26—Badyr A wa y June 2—St. Mellowly. Away 9—Canton Wesleyans Away 16—Castleton Y.M.F.S Away 30—3rd Welsh Away July 7—Canton Wesleyans Away 14—Cardiff Bchemians Home 21—Castleton Y.M.F.S Away 13—5rd Welsh Away 25—St. MelitJa's Away Sept. 1—Penarth Parish Church Away At the annual meeting of the St. James's Cricket Club, Mr. W. J. Williams was elected captain for the ensuing season, Mr. T. Battin vice-captain, and Mr. G. Price Hedges hon. secretary. The following are the fix- tures for the season 1906:— I>ate. Opponents. Where Played. May 3—Al»rg»venny Shop Assistants Away 10—Abersychufl Institute Away 17—Blackwood Thursdays Away 24—-Abergavenny .Shop Assistants Home 31—Bargoed Thursdays Away June 7—Ncv. -port Y' M C A Away 14—Blackwood Thursdays Home 28—Blaenavon Away July 5—Abersychan Institute Home 12—West Monmouth School Home 19—Newport Y.M.C.A Home 26—Bargoed Thursdays H o m e Aug. 2—Pan teg: Away Date. Opponents. Where Played. May 5—Plymouth (ilerthyr) Away 12—Barry Home „ 19—St. Fagan's ..Home „ 26—Tondu Away June 2—CawSridge Wande ers Home M 4—Mr. F. E. Duck's XI Heme „ 6—Plymouth (Merthyr) Home 9—Dinas Powis Hona „ 13—Cardiff Seconds Away 30—St. Fagan's Away July 7—Penarth Seconds Home 14—Dinaft Powis Away 28—Penarth Secoi ds Away Aug. 4—Mountain A-^h Home „ 11—Oardiff Seconds H o m e 18—Cowbridge Wanderers Away 25—Mountain Ash A w a y Sept. 1—Bridgend — „ A wa y Date. Opponents. >\ tier a Pla> ed. May 12—Barry Seconds Away 13—St. Fagan's Seconds ..Away 26—Cadoxton Seconds Home June 4—Mr. F. E. Duck's XI H om e „ 9— Y M C A Seconds Away „ 16—Barry Seconds Home „ 23—Penarth Parish Church Away 3C—St. Fagan's Seconds —Horns July 7—AlpJia Seconds .Away 14—Penarth Parish Church Home 21—Cadoxton Seconds Away 28—Alpha Seeonds Home Aug. 4—Mountain A-sh..Seconds A w a y „ 25—Mountain Ash Seconds Home Sept. 1— Y M .O.A. Seconds Home j)ate. Opponents. Where Played. May 17—Tredegar — ..Away 26—Beechwood Park — H oma June 2—Rini Finals — „ ]4 or 16—Idanbraflach Away 21 or 23—Newport — Home July 5—International „ 7—Pair Final — „ 21—Tredegar -Homt j 28—Cardiff Mackintosh Home Aug. 2 or 4—Newport .Away N 5—Single Final „ 9 or 11—Beechwood Park Away 16orlS—Cardiff .— Away Sept. 1—Llanhradaoh Home
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0LYMPIA BATTLE !
0LYMPIA BATTLE HACKENSCHMIDT V. MADRALlI Both Men Determined to Win. I At Olympia to-night two of the greatest wrestlers the world has known meet to decide which shall be called champion of the world. For two years Madrali-with un-Oriental impatience—has awaited to avenge that fateful minute when his pride and his arm were broken at the first grip. It will be remembered that at the meeting at Olympia. just over two years ago Hackenschmidt threw the Turk in forty-four seconds. Since then Madrali's many challenges have been ignored, or fallen through, but after .n thr<)iLgli, b-tit aft-er much pressure Hackenschmidt has consented to once more take the mat" against the only wrestler in the world who is admittedly in his own eliss:- The details of the! match are:- Stakes—Championship cf the world, and £100 a side. Winner—65 per cent. of apportioned share of the gate. Loser—35 per cent. of apportioned share of the gate. Conditions—Best of three faL, in catch-as-eatch-caai style. Number expected to be present—12,000. The Giants Compared For some weeks the two men have been i undergoing a. special preparation. When they face each other to-night their physical comparisons will be: — ftackensrhniidt. Madrali. Age 29 29 Pcight 5ft. 9in 6ft. OAin. Weight 14st. 121b. ISst. 21b. 52-in. 45in. Biceps 19in I8 £ in. The question as to whether Hackenschmidt or Madrali will turn out the winner is a hard one, and the real critic's can hardly form a sensible opinion as to the finish. One side backs Hackenschmidt's agility, the other pins its faith to the Turk's hear-like hug. There is. of course, a third party, who insist that the match is a fake; but that is nonsense. Hackenschmidt has too much to lose, and Madrali has too much to gain, and there is a mutual antagonism between the two which no arrangement" could conciliate when they once get their a rms round each other. j Madrali has never-and proba.bly never will -forgivBn Hackenschmidt for cracking his arm; and the Russiam, who has been goaded and girded at by his great opponent—some- times in terms which he warmly resented— is niad to prove that his last victory was no fluke. And, besides, he does not think that the Turk quite played the gatno at Olympia in the last fight. Who will win? It is a most intricate puzzle. Hackenschmidt is quick as lightning, and of terrific strength-a strength which is rather under-rated. But he is impulsive and so fearless thpt he may give openings which the Turk can take advantage of; and Mad-rali ca-n wait for these openings, and, what is mere. use them. Opinions of Wrestlers Munro was positive that Madrali would win the match before he himself wrestled the Turk; and lit; certainly had no reason to change his opinion after the match. Jenkins, on the contrary, thought that Hackenschmidt could tear his man to rags if he wanted to. These two men should know; but there are lots of others who should 'know, too, and their opinions con- flict most strangely. There is one point, however, to be remembered: Madrali knows far more about the leg-work of the game. The attenda-zioe is likely to be a tremens dous one, 12,000 being the number already quoted. The seating acoommoo,ation alone can provide for 10,000 psople, and as the seats are well raised all the "sitting depart- ment" will command an una nterrupted view of the contest. And, however the match gc,es, the excite- ment is sure to be as great as at the first meeting, when (the tense enthusiasm of a lifetime was crowded into 44 seconds.
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QUOITS. South Wales and Monmouthshire Association. At the annual meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Quoits Association the following teams applied for admission and were accol),tad:-A Secit ion Barry Ton Pentre, Clyd'aeh Vale, and Ystrad E, cridda. B Section: Abercynon, Newtown, Mountain As-h, Quakers' Yard, and Owmaman. C Sec- tion: Penrheolgerrg, Cyfarthfa, Twynrodyn, and Penydarren. D Section: Tirphil, Pten- garn, Pontywain, and Bargoed Inn. Mr. D. P. Jones, Mountain Ash, was elected secretary.
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Intending purchasers are invited to visit our Factory and see good, solid Fumiturs being made by expert workmen. 6 5, Queen-st., Cardiff,) T3<1 J-SPOTS FOB 91, St. Mary-st" „ ) BARGAIN8. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOUSE. CATALOGUE PUB. 816M REYNOLDS' BREAD A WORD ON BREAD. The Bread which contains most nutriment is J. REYNOLDS & CO.'S GoldMedal WHEAT-MEAL BREAD It is as appetising as cake. EASILY DIGESTED. Is both a muscle and tissue builder. ORDER REYNOLDS' BROWN BREAD FROM YOUR LOCAL BAKER. Bole Makers of Gold Medal Wheat-meal: J. REYNOLDS and CO. (Ltd.), III MTT.T.reim, GLOUCESTER. MRS. WILLIAMS 128 and 80 ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF ffeviug lust returned from London, is NOW SHOWING the LATEST STYLES in SPRING MILLINERY. BLOUSES, SKIRTS, GLOVES, BELTS, NECKWEAR, CHILDREN'S OOAT8, PELISSES, HATS AND BONNETS, UNDERCLOTHING, CORSETS, SPECIAL LINES AT Is. lljd. Marrabout and Feather Stoles a. Speciality, An Inspection Solicited. eUI1 FOR FEMALE8 ONLY. Horton's Original Benedict Pills la a few days correct ail irregularities and remove all obstructions; also cure Anosmia, and caaae no Injury; to the married or 8IDC1e are invaluable. By poet, under MYer, tM 1/U or 2/9. from G. D. Borton <bt? chief Dispenser from Birmingham Lying-in Horpttal), Dapt. 19, Astan-road, North Birmingham. Sold over 40 yuri. BUT PL LED DIBSCT OliLY. SKLD01C EVKB FAIL* 812M Printed by the Proprietors, Western Hail Limited, and published by them at their offloee, St. ICary- Btreet, in the City of Cardiff; CuUe Bailey-straet, Swansea; Glebelaad-stzeet, Merthyr TydvQ; at tbe shop of ifr. Wesley Williams, Bridcend in tb8 county of Olamorgaa; at their offices, 22, Htth. street, Newport; at the shop of Mr. J. P. CaSrey, MonmootA—both In the county of Momnoath; at the abop of Mr. David John. LlatieOy, in the county at Carmarthen; and at their ofllnw, The Satwvlc^ Breom,. &> the eoosty ci Brecknock.