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The Wetsh Leagues.

I LLANBRADACH RANGERS ASSOCIATION…

A Cripple Champion.

SKITTLE NOTES.I

ASSOCIATION CODE. I

WHO'S WHO IN SOCCR.

" SOCCERITE'S" LEAGUE FORECAST.

! WELSH TEAM FORECAST. I

ILLWYNYPIA -RESERVES RUGBY…

- Air Rifle Notes.

Miniature Rifle Notes.

I SERGEANT F. C. JOHN (Newport).…

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clubs question the right of Oantcm to be ciatiseii the runners-up 111 last season's com- peticion. The runi.ers-up are to meet C,al'<Li.lf jiea*r\<;Bi this te-u.-ioii. vVliy niyt decide the question mer the Canton v. Maokintcea hxture—if it has not already been ioertltxi- a.ii.d hm^h up ail controversy ? Adiam.^aowu sprung surprise Last Saituiday by maiking a pointieee dxaw with Ganc-oli. Tne iota of a point lew=ens cou- sidcably the rosy chances of tne mediae sailing towards the Dervishes. j Graiigetown maintained their improved, form by drawing with a strengxnentd VV niitr ell uroh side at tne village. C. joiies played as a "JUM." lor Grange. iiooijiiy stajrted their league engagements uy defeating Oardfiff Rovers by a penalty g->a.l and a txy to nil. Tile Wamaerers were three times over Cardiff 'yuins' line. 'lhe 'Quine had the previous night heid their annual dance, &j their lack of energy on tne fieiu its explained. By the way, two players, one from tcwh cduu, ueorge and WooaacoU, weie ordered off by the referee for rough play. Strangely, the incident wts unnoticed t)y either clubs secretary, and tney knew nouuiig of it until the referee at the conclusion as&ed tor the names of the pdiayers. neither piayer win appear in the next four league gained. Mr. Briiey, the reieree in tne »t. l'anI's Y. Grange Harriers' match, states that the Siaiae two lui^^ieo ^cwre time by the park keeper. The referee adds: "It was a real sfportaig game, and a pleasure to leiieiree n:. i aiii to note iiio iriendiy spirit which apparently ie spreading among the junior clubs. In keeping with the conduct of the players-, St. Paui's, although only a try in arrears, consented to the league pomta joins to the Harriers. Grange jjjfititute Wtre in hot water recently, so it is only fair to state that a.11 tI1ot:r opponents lacu Saturday ->yeaik highly of players and crowd. It was a glorious game, fought out in splendid spirit (says the G<arth hou. tteorecary). liravo! Taff Juniors feel sore over the fact that they have jct been awarded the league poi'its for their win over the Centrals. The game (according to the referee) only lasted fifty minutes, and the late start was due to the Centrals' tail collapsing whilst being taken to the ground The committee's decision to declare the match null and void was not unanimous. By the way, will this decision affect the broken two --4e?ns' record? LlandafF North's claim for league points and expenses against Canton Crescents failed because the Cresoenfca fulfilled the rule which requires notice to be given before two p.m. The Crescents were, on the whole, to be sympathised with, tOT they failed to obtain a ground permit through another club using their name. W. Mixllett, the ex-Oa.nton 'Quins' player, applied to have his case re-openued. It will te remembered that Mulldtt was declared a senior player-thraagh playing for the Wan- derers after securing a transfer. The player has been referted to the higher oourt of appeal—the Union of Welsh Leagues. The game between Penairth Thistles and Canton Rovers lasted but fifteen minutes eaoh way. The 'l'hffitk. blaove the fiovere, whilst the latter put the fault on the Taff Varie Railway Oompa.ny, for the late arrival of one train and the absence of accommodation in two others Secretary Betts has under- taken to got an admission c-f thef*e fasts from the Taff Vale Railway. If he fails the league points viLl next week be awarded Penarth Thistles. Canton has secured the services of another police-constable (as a player). p.C. Tom Williams joins the Dervish pack from Briton Ferry. Cardiff Rovers are or. the strengthening cqlre. Cox, of the 'Quins; Bartlett, of the Wanderers; and Donovan, of -,t. Peter's, will form cne-fifth of a hot side. The team to meet the Swansea District League will probably be chosen on Tuesday next. r Canton Harlequins, who top the second leat-tbe table, lost their record last Saturday, up to the defeat at Caerphilly, their line had not even been crossed. Skipper Oram, Tom Saxby, Jack Thney, E. Marphy, J. ljcwis, T Gibbon, and W. Hoyers helped the record to disappear by not playing. The 'Quins have played four league games, won three, and drawn one, scoring 27 points to a venalty goal. .Monmouthshire. I Pontnewydd and Cwmbran still appear satisfied with their positions at the bottom of the league. Neither club has yet won a match. Cwmbran are record hunting, for, although 68 points have been scored against them, not a single score has been made for. Let's have a penalty goal or a try to level matters up, Cwm. A oorresponde:it suggests that the only way is for the two clubs to combine. In his estimation the limited dis- trict is only capable of supporting properly one league club. Although Blaenavon were down 9 points against Abertillery, the score flatters ,the champions. A draw would have been a fair result. Blaenavon were a hit slack right at the opening of the game in allow- ing Francis to make a simple oponing for Bowen to score. Tredegar won handsomely against Cwm- bran, but their display was not satisfying. The game was very poor, and the only re- de-eming feature was the fine play of Onions. Blauia. s narrow defeat at Cross Keys was not unexpccteu when it became known that Blaina were without Williams and Law, of the backs. Swansea Schoolboys I Or.ce again plenty of excitement and good play was provided by the Swansea School- boys on the famous "Rec." last Saturday. The inea of playing all the matches on one gl on Ild is worth while copying by those towns able to do so. Why cannot all the Cardiff matches be played on the Sophia. Gardens? Of course, Penarth and Cogan schools could be excepted. Several promircut players were absent on account of the inter-town match with Aber- avwn, wntM was, however, abandoned. The Industrial Schoolboys were in scoririg spirit, and deieated Terrace-road by lio points. The winners' forwards heeled well, and some fine paesing bouts were witnessed. Biynmill, although they made a try draw with Danygraig, were the better side. Their back play was supeiior to that #hown by Danygraig. A very even game resulted be- tween Manselton and St. Helen's, and a, pointless draw was a just result. A feature of the guane was the improved back play of Manselton. Brynhyfryd played jn-t a "wee bit" better than Dyfa^ty, and gained a try victo.ry. It was the best of the games played on the I Rec. National and Higher Grade engaged in a friendly, and although the latter fielded i a very weak side they were only beaten by ¡ a drop goal. Nationals' forwards showed improvement. I Newport Schoolboys. I A couple of deeply-congested games re- I euiud last Saturday. In the Alexandra alnd: St. Michael's match Foley played grandly for the Saints, besidec dropping a fine penalty goal. Stewart ored a try, which was converted, and this g-iye Alexandra the victory by 2 points. Hoods, Thoma«, and! Hathaway perfumed well for the winners. A splendidly contested game between Main- dee and Crindau rightly ended in matters beinj equal-no scoring. Maindee had 1 slightly tho better of the second half, as I Crindau did in the first. Rhondda Ex-Schoolboys. I The future of the amateur code in the Rhondda rests with this league. Judging by the success achieved so far, that future sbou!d be satisfactory. To-day all ten league clutbe open the point- hunting competition. There are five league matches. Last Sa^prday's games were all of a high standard'. Blight and open, and not wholly confined to the forwards, is a description which applies to all the games. This is due in no small measure to the advice of Mr. Gamlin, who has pressed on each club the necessity of redeeming the Rhondda's foot- ball fame by making football attractive with back play. The ga.me at Abercynon with Ely Rovers was a fine one. The Rovers won by a try scored by the left wing, J. Jones, after some giand passing. Ely Rovers, who hail from Williamstown. have a splendid hon sec., who insists upon his side turning out to time. Penygraig White Rocks v. Treorchy Old Boys was a. pointless draw. Players who deserve special mention are George Ervans f (right centre). Jestyn Thomas (halD, and Vaughan. Harry Harris &Bd Willie Thomas were the moet conspicuous for the h..= Hwynypia Old Boys at home sed in defeating Bloemlydach in an open game by a try. < IOld Boys' Leagues and Clubs. I The Union of Welsh Junior Leagues holds a special meeting at Cardiff this evening in I connection with the formation of leagues composed of ex-schoolboys as players. The Bedwas Old Boys club is likely to be a, strong one. Over 30 players are available, I and practice matches have already been I pla.ycd. The Aberdare and District Leagn,e will com- mence operations with eight clubs. I Rhymney Valley Seniors. In • the Bargoeid v. Rhymney match, the latter fielded a full team, whilst the former experimented by trying some recruits and in the alteration of the places of others. The experiment worked well in the second half, but M' V ickers's second try broke the heart of Barjrced, and then only one team was in it. Ford's and Howa.rd's tries were capital. In the n:ne matches p-Layed, Rhymney has now made 67 ro-ints to nil. Red hot! Flfiur-de-Lijs hr.ve now played their first league game, and their form in beating Pont- lottyn-a strong side—was a great surprise. Pontlottyn were at home, too, but were again without their captain at centre, Lewis Thomas. Stephen E. Phillips is still at the Cottage Hospital. A speedy recovery. I Rhymney Valley Old Boys. I It is anticipated that quite a dozen teams i will participate in the new league. Well done! I Bridgend District Schoolboys. I The Bridgend Council School on Saturday were home to Cefn team. Mr. Tom Matthews, the old Bridgend Premier skipper, held the whietle. In the first half the Cefn eight heeled finely. Caswell, the Welsh interna- tional half, with the trickinese that gained him his cap last season, raised the hopes of Cefn hy scoring. Bridgend's play underwent a transformation after Hamilton Lloyd's fine run. Really fine back play and passing resulted in Gordon, Drake, Gardner, and Evana scoring tries, and Bridgend won a great game by 12 points to 3. Caswoll is as gocd as last season. He could not be better, so it ie a certainty that he will gain his second Welsh cap. Othcrr Cefn lads who shone were Dariee ] and Richarde. The Penybont pack were well led by Gardner, Gronow, Hardwicke, and Sturdy, the last-named being very prominent in tackling. The three-quarters showed a real know- ledge of the passing game, and praise should be bestowed on Drake, the right wing, for his determination in going for the line. Rhondda Valleys. Tylorstown's win over Pontypridd United by 10 points to 3 shows that laet eeaeon's champions have rœovered their true form. The Uniwd deserve honour for the way they supplied the be^t of their players to the premier club. If this had not been done, 1 Pontypridd would not have been, able to have carried out their match with Cardiff Mackintosh. Good sporting spirit, United! Lewis-Merthyr, as usual, found Cambrian Bova an attractive fixture from the gate point Of view. The result-a, Pointless draw— j was a fair indication of merit. There are plenty of class players in the league this fteawt. and, therefore, great care should be taken in the selection of the inter- league fifteen. C,ambrian Boys have a great, inside half. Dimas Rangers are improving, aB their win over Abercynon proves. Three hundred sup-porter* made the journey with the undefeated Cilfvn-ydd team to Ynysybwl, and Ynysybwl had a record gate, It was a regular old-time league game, fast and full of exciting moments. First half found the record holders only a drop goa,l ahead. The Bulls added to the excite- ment by almost scoring before Oilfynydd put the issue beyond doubt by adding a try. It was, indeed, a splendid game, and Gafynydd, I who have nr-t been beaten for eighteen months, deserve the support of the large band of enthusiasts. All the representatives were pleaeeod to see the secretary, Mr. C. R. Everson, well and in his place again a.t Monday's league meeting. The talk of the week has been. Who will win a-t Ystrad? Great preparations for the match. I Sirhowy Valley. I Georgetown were engaged with the Welsh Hills on Saturday last in a league encounter, I fi. the Pop boys secured the victory by 8 points to 3. Welsh Ifill3 keep on securing league points, and will have a good look in at the finish. Hibernians disappointed the Monmouth- shire junior champions, Cwmcarn, by failing to make the journey. What's the matter, Hibe? Ynysddu had for their visitors Tredegar United, who came with a strong team, and dcli)ated the city fifteen by 8 points to 3. Cwm Stars and Troedrhiwgwair met in a league match, and after a hard game the Troed boys won by 3 points. Argoed United, Hibernians, and Welsh Hilis a.re running nock and n-eck in the league. This should cau-se more excitement than there to be at present. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. r E. Halewmd (Aberdare).—Your queTy reached me too ivw this w-k to reply to definitely. There is a difference of opinion among the old players, which I want settled accurately before replying. "W. P." (Cardiff).—As soon as possible. "Assistant Secretary" (Canton 'Quins).—The appeal should have been sent direct to the Union secretary. It was handed to him. •' E. W." (Maestoz).-IIaceteg won by a goal to a try. A. Williams did not play in the match.

Miniature Rifle Notes.