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AROUND THE CLUBS
AROUND THE CLUBS The Welsh Leagues. C. AND D.R.U. School and Old Boy Rugger. [By "SPOKES."] C. & D. R. U. Next Tuesday the annraSl draws for the cups and shield take place. Clubs are invited to send Cwo representatives each. Pro- ceedings start at 8.30 p-in. The Cardiff Football Club Committee has elected Meters. E. Gwyn Nich-olls, P. F. Bush, and D. L. Evans as their representa- tives to work with the union subcommittee to arrange the matcth on Alarch 13 in aid of the Cardiff clubs in financial difficulties. Grange Institute are in difficulties. The players have lest their enthusiasm, and a strong: section favour amalgamation with the Barbarians. Clubs who have failed to pay their modest sutecr.p'iion to the union will not be allowed to participate in Tuesday \s cup draw. Tncre is a dispute between the North Gen'tra-is and Cardiff Barbarians. Trie clubs fixtures ari-anged were on .December 16 and January 23. The first game a.t Roath Park had to be abandoned t-n rough ground space being non-available. The clubs de-cidtd to play at the Marie for four points on January 23. The Central 3 visited thfi.c op-po-nenta' club-room, and found the Barbarians absent on the latter date. Both clubs are aeked to send their secretaries to the next meeting. The Penarth Reserves, according to the ruling of the committee, aré) in point of I merit equivalent to Cardiff Second Division clubs, and in consequence W. Irving has been all-owed to transfer to Cardiff Rovers.. Our Penarth friends are very ready to twit the Cardiff Football Club with greatly add- ing to their strength by playing seaside-re. Reggie Gibbs, Kirby, Sweet-Escott, and a few more a.re quoted. Have the Penarth sup- porters reckoned up the number of old union players who helped them to defeat Newport on Saturday last? Haif the team are old Cardiff League players, and most of the backs have participated in the hunt for league notches. J. Connell, of the late Canton 'Quins, has been allowed to join the Wanderers. Cardiff Harlequins' application to play J. Kavanagh and E. Boucher has been deferred until the next meeting. But, by the way, there is a doubt whether Cardiff East are really members of the union. Senior clubs are perfectly in order in draw- ing upon any St..Saviour's players, a-s the club has not complied with the ruling of the committee re the dispute with Garth. T. Parsons has joined Cardiff Quins. R. Stephens has been allowed to rise from Grange Institute to Grangetown. The dispute between Cardiii East and Can- ton United will be decided at the next meet- ting. when the interested clubs will be re- quired to produce further evidence. At the meeting of the Union of Welsh Leagues Canton 'Quins intend appealing against their roce,it expulsion from the union. The C. and D. R. U.'s case will be pre- sented by "Spokes." Sattirday was a day of surprises. The league leaders, Canton Wanderers, came a cropper on the Marie "death trap" before Grange. It was a really great game. Excellent epirit, fast, and exciting, it was the finest league game played this season. This is due to Mr. R. W. John, the referee, in no small measure, for he rightly insisted on the ball beinz played and no talk. Owing to Adamsdown failing to field on Saturday last the Fruiterers have been awarded points. Adamsdown are on their last legs-if not already defunct. The leaders beaten at Grange was bad enough, but the defeat of Mackintosh by Cardiff Harlequins was a regwhtr eye-opener. Had they won they would have stood an excellent chance in the championship. Wh.it>o'aurch sprang the third surprise. The Viliagors- actually won their firft league game, the victims being Cardiff Rovers. Rejoicing has been on the menu in the vicinity of the asylum since Saturday. Will "Impartial Spectators" and others kindly mark their communications "Canton "Quins v. Garth" on the ourtjM.de of the enve- lopes when communicating with the union officials? On Monday the hon. see. had 21 letters on the subject and the writer eigh- teen. It will save time-nnd save opening— if the writers will kindly carry out the request. Rhondda Valley Seniors-A Hot I Game. Except that Clifford and Ja-rman were xbsenx, Rhymney were at full strength when the j- lo^t their fine record at Caerphilly. The Cheese-men played several substitutes. The finS) dribble by the Rhymney reps resulted, many Contend, in Williams scaring, but the point was not allowed by the referee. After this the game became a. mere scramble, with blows ami fisticuffs far too plentiful. The referee seexaed to think there was nothing much a-miss, for "cautions" or "M,a,rching orders" did net seem in his line. "Let her rip" kind of feeling? Merry Machen foind Bargoed's ground hard in places; still, they wan by a try. Machen are now on an equality with Rhym- ney. as far as lctjt pointe go. 'Machen play really sound Rugger—pretty and clever. Rhymney is a good side, too, who seize every chance, but Machen s style and finish are still the best of all the league clubs. Fleur-de-Lis failed to raise a team to play Aberbargoed. Aber has been disappointed in two home matches running. Rhondda Valley I It has been decided that the above league ehall meet the Monmouthshire Valleys in die second round of the inter-league com- petition at Risen on Saturday, February 20. In ail probability the team will be selected on Monday next, and it is to be toped that etteii member of the executive will be prwent. All clubs that have men selected in the league team are rt-que&ted to cancel league fixtures on February 20. What a pity that clllb secretaries do not properly arrange their league fixtures. It ciiu^cs no etxi of troab.e when you bear from one club that such and such club are due to pluy the for ner on January 30, and when you view the latter- club's fixture it is March 20. Rather a bag interval! Ferndale Rovers had a sound whacking at "home from the evergreen Cilfynydd Harle- quins to the tune ol 12 points to nil. Smith, j. Williams, and Marshman were the try- gettcra, and Woods kicked a penalty goal. Congratulations to Mr. W. Romser, presi- dent Cilfynydd 'Quins F.C., who has been presented with a beautiful young Harlequin. Ynysybwl Village Boys are going strong lately. Their latest victims are Llwynypia Reserves, whQ had to knuckle under by 7 points to nil. It is only fair to stzle that the Reserves were disappointed in not having their full strength, as aome of their men preferred tho riue to Mountain Aeh t-e> don- ning tho Ponyg-raig colours. Williamstown Juniors at home bea-t Peatre United by 3 points to nil. Tylorstown had Cambrian Boys a.s their ■visitors with a poor side, and after a vigorous game ran out winners by 2 triee to nil. l ewis Merthyr had a stiff task on Saturday last, as they h:1id to face the leaders, Ystrad, in their brand-new jerseys. There is no get- ting away from the fact that Lewis Merthyr did a b-ig thing in sharing the traints: yet we must be candid in saying that Ystrad did not make the best of the couple of chances that came their way. For the home- sters their back, G. F. Oh-a-riee, was cool, and found touch in good style. Hemmings and Williams were the beet of the threes. Rees and Matthews combined nicely, and worried their opponents. T. Gibbon, E. liowelld, C. Recs, and A. Davies were ever to the front amongst the ups: Rover Evans was great. For the visitors T. Griffiths made no mis- takes, whilst Mark Lewis was the most con- spicuous, but Hall. T. J. Ijewis. and Willis wanted a lot of watching-. T. J. Lewis had hard lines owyig to the greasy state of the oval. Bert Willis and Roberts did well with the chances that came their way. Of the forwards Pomery, Fear, Criddle, and Tuxiey tooik my eye, so did Steve Thomas, but I have seen the pack in much better form. The very essential wanted in the mill was missing, yiz., good footwork. Sirhowy Valley. Pontlottyn paid a visit to Tredegar to play the United, and to their surprise they had to return defeated, as the hometftera crossed their line three times. It was a hard-fcr.ght game, and played in the beet of spirits. On the recrea,tion ground, before a large crowd, the Hibernians played Argood a leagne match. Argoed came up weak, and the iljbf; waltzed around them to the tune of 16 poin w to nil. ?OM good pase?ng was witnesE?d between the home back& Ar?o?d were a.ssia?d by th.e Hibernian Seconds' full back, who ren- dered valuable service for them during the second half, saving three oertain. tries. Pc-e-iw wa-tobed Salmon closely, and gave him no rope. Bridgend and District. The league leaders-Nn-ntymcoet Town— continue on their victorious ca.rr, and on Saturday last they had quite a "field day" against the unfortunate In?nts. Bla?npa.rw Twenty-two podnte to three divided the aides, and this, despite the absence of the Lio-ns" brilliant captain. Jack Chiloott. It should, bowoverr, be stated, in fairness to the Infants, that they could only muster the unhicky number of thirteen players, and they alfo left their feeding bottle behind; so tihait. perhaps, will account fO!" their indif- ferent display. Perhaps Lai Christopher will eee to it that such an occurrence does not ha-irpen again. The game proved a vary fine spectacular affair, and the crowd of spectators was de-1igh.ted with the clever handling of a greasy ball by the home backs. A. W. Cole was the star in the three- quarter line, with Lbyd and Pinkard ably a??M?Mn?. H. Emmanuel and Johnny Bobbyerl opened out the s?un? cleverly a.t Wf-back. J?m Ohi\t. Jack Davie?, Morns, and Thomas were always conspicuous in the front rank. The Infants are evidently in need of a. tonic from the bottle. They will need to liven up a bit. otherwise their rivals lower down the valley will top them in the leaerue table. Then there will be weeping and wailing in the one cam.p and joy in the other. The Riders of Cefn Cribbwr put in a very late appearance at the Nantynioei Exce's headquartere; consequently only two 25s'
GRANGE TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE…
GRANGE TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE BASEBALL CLUB. I WINNERS OF THE WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP, 1908. I TOP ROW: Councillor C. Wall, J. Way, W. Dun-gey, G. Smith, and W. Evans. SECOND ROW: C. Silver, S. Shaw, C. Gray, W. Ganey (captain), F. Gray, G. Green, and A. Taylor. BOTTOM ROW: Gus Lewis, S. Brockway, W. Denning, and F. Denning. -u- -==-==-C: could be played, and the game resulted in a pointless draw. I hi-ar tha-t the Excels are reporting the Riders, for their late arrival, to the league committee. The Gil.fa.h Goc-h team journeyed to Caera-u to meet Tally's La-mbs, and defeated them by 18 points to 3. The victory was thoroughly deserved, and it was very evident that the presence of the Warp had a. lot to do with the Black 'Una improved display. On Saturday's form Giili will take some beating. Great praise | C. H. SALTER. Hon. Sec. Grange Institute R.F.C. is due to tho forwards, among whom Sammy Evans wa<3 the best forward on the field. Dan Harrison. Dai S. Jones, and G. Reee, also played finely. At half-back White was in clinking form, and at three-quarter Si Jones played a most briLliant game, and was ably supported by his brother, J M., and wh-ceo drop goal was a beauty, and Bert Gro-ves. The youngster Bonnor, at full-back, is juet the man Gilli were in need of. It is evident that strong disciplinary measures need to be taken with Tally's 1 <ambs. Who is captoin of the side? Judging by the amount of vocabu-laj-y indulged in it seems that- each player is bis own captain. Then, again, the Lanhc have- ancfli-oj* weak point. Matters of this kin-l need looking into. The players who are deserving cf praise are Walters, Jones, Harries, and Nich?Hs? in the forwards. E. Devona-ld should b? placed in his proper petition on the wing. "Gok" Ha-jojtiford, "Ginger" Clarke, and W. Ress were very clever 1n the three- quarter line. The Rangers of 3fwsteg had a visit from the &pic-n Kop heroes, Pontycymmer, and inflicted a. heavy defeat on the visitors by 12 points to 3. The score in no way exagg-erates the superiority of the Rangers. Hon. Secretary Idris Bowser is still strengthening his side, and is hoping that e,,nd is bor,i-ng that the Lions will drop a few points. The return of Re, Hanson should improve the standard of the play in the bock division, and, providing the forwards give him the ball cleanly, tall scoring should result. Pontycymimer are evidently not so formid- able 3.way from their favourite Kop. What has become of Captain Da.i Boots? The boys of the old parish. Llangynwyd, gave a capital display against Llanharran, and succeeded in winning by 6 points to 5. The game was brimful of interest. J. Baker was the cleverest player on the field, and is, without doubt, the best outside half in "the lea-rrse. Th<? Park 'Oss wa-q the most conepieions player on the Llan side. Merthyr and District There were only two league engagements on the programme for la?t Saturday. Cefn Coed provided a surprise for Mountain Ash Juniors, and the latter could only win by a dropped goal to mil. The winning: score was obtained by Ashford, one of the centre three-quarters, in the frrst half. The Cefn forwards played a hard game, and the Mount backs had all their work cut out in stopping rushes. The Cefn club has sent in a. portest against this match, owing to short time being played. This will be setitied at the next meeting. Abe-ram an were at home to the runners-up -Merthyr Juniors. Both teams had to play several substitutes. The Merthyr players came over fairly confident of breaking the Aberaman ground record, but they had reckoned without their hosts, who were in the pink of condition. Ably led by Captain Harry Miles, Aber- arnan continually beat Merthyr in rushing. The only score was brought about by smart play on the part of the home centres, Dai Watkins and Dai S. Evans. The former fielded the ball on the Merthyr side of the half-way line, and ran. a few yards. Then he cross-kicked to his partner, who dribbled down the field in grept atyle, and scored a try wide out, which was not converted. Dai Watkins made a good start in his first appearance on the,home ground, and, with a little more experience, he will soon be one of the finest three-quarters in the league. Evans and Williams als-o played well. At a. committee meeting on Saturday last the Mountain Ash Club was fined half-rown for not reportin,g the result of their home league engagements. It was decided to grant the Cwmaman and Cefn Clubs respectively the sums of 7s. 6d. and 5s. out of the league funds, towards their expenses, incurred in playing the late Aberoan-aid Olub, which is now defunct. Union of Welsh Leagues A committee meeting of this body will be held at Cardiff t-hte evening. The agenda is a very lengthy one, as thore are several by clubs concerning the decisions of various leagues. Canton Harlequins ask the controlling body to upset the verdict of expul- sion passed by the Cardiff and District Rugby Union on the cki-b. Cwmcurn once again appeal against a ruling of the Monmouth- shire Valleys League over last season's oham- pioirahtp. Rhymincy com.plain of their league's decision in dismissing the appeal over the transfer of Stephens. The W.F.U. have remitted a dispute between the Trede- gar Hibernians and the Sirhowy Valley League for decision. Cardiff Old Boys. The annual draw for the Cardiff F.C. Corp I Competition will take place at the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday. The competition is open to all clu li, composed of players under seven- teen yeajrs of age. Rhymney Valley Old. Boys. The Old Boys' League has been constituted las follows:—Rhymney Lilies (hon. eeo., Thos. Bromage), Middle Rhymney (Wm. Evans), Rhymn-py Young Searlets (D. W. Jenkins;, Pont.lo'tlyn (Ed. Thomas), Bargoe-d (E. North- cote), Bedwae (C. E. Williams), Fleuir-de-Lis, (lien.r,- Boylond), Machen (A. Oostom), and Deri (boorge Lewie). Amon the enthusiasts who axe working to make the individual clubs successful are Messrs. J. Shaffer, R. Stockwell, Thomas Evans, Jones Jones. E. Edmunds, and D. J. Evans. These gentlemen have consented to am as chairman of the respective clubs. 'Schoolboy Rugger. Up to the time of writing the deadlock exL-itin« between the Weish Schools' Union an-d the W.F. U. continues. The outlook is black, and the future of the schoolboy game is in jeopaj-dy. Not only are most of the leagues in debt, but the individual schools are alsio in a bad way financially. It is too much to came the men who ungrudgingly give their time to continue dipping their I hands in their pockets. Unless a compromise 16 a.rrived at. School- boy Rugger, after this season, will be as dead as ttoe' Dodo in most parts of South Walias. Let botoh sides realise what this would mean. Sclioolboy Soocer would beyond dou b-t greatly increase. The feeding g-round for the junior amateur clubs will be olosed, and, I with the opposition of N. U. organisations in Wales, junior Rugby, and eventually the fÆnior clubs will find it difficult to secure I recruits. The qua-nti-ty and duality will be greatly reduced. This season a great deal of work has been undertaken to organise leagues composed of ex-schoolboys, and, in addition, a consider- able sum has been expended. This will be all thrown away if school Ragger is to col- lapse. A friendly conference between represents-1 tives of the Schools and the W.F.U. should be able in lees than five minutes to brash aside the present trouble.' The position is m too serious to trifle with or delay dealing with. Brinley Lewis, the young recruit, who figured on the wing and .oyred two tries for j &wa-nsea against. Aberuvou is the schoolboy internatio-iia-i who played so brilliantly for Wales v. Jkngi-an-d. I The meeting ot Cardiff and Newport School- boys produc-ed an interesting game at Uek- eide. Cardiff's strength lay with their backs, whilst Newport's foirwatrds were the superior. GaaTott an-d Croaisman played excellently in tne three-quarter line. Xne former is a son of the late Dick Garrett, the ex-Penarth and Welsh intenrational. The soil should stand a chance with Crosem-an of getting in "fie Welsh team this season. T. Jones was sound, and his try was r-F, I.y brilliant. Kimber, Ludsky, and Keeofe did well in the forward line, iidwards was a success at full book. hhondda District uid boys The tit-bit of the league was the meeting of Pontypridd Thistles and Cilfynydd ex- iSchoolboys. The latter had net been beaten. A capital crowd was present at the makh. The boy-s from Cil. ran out winners, by two tries to one. Hopkins town All Blacks, with a. poor team, managed to make a pointless draw at Llwyn- ypia. Buck up, All Blacks, or you will be out of the hunt for hon-ours. Blaenclyda-ch had that small, but smart lot, Ely R/cvers, as visitors, and, after a stiff forward game, won by six roints to nil. Treherbert journeyed to Dinas, and, after a hurt, found the headq-uaiters, but only two players. The start was delayed until 4.50. After about five minutes' play a fresh arrival, unnoticed, turned up, and made Dinas have sixteen men on the field. The new arrival helped his side to score a, try. Being dis- covered Referee Morgan ordered him off. Tre-herbert did not Lose heart, and Emery Davies equalised with a try wide out. After this roughness set in, and a Dirras forwaard had marching orders. It is asserted that Dinas is playing lads from the second senior league. Something will be heard of the matter at the next meet- ing of the league. If the assertion is proven Dinas will be dealt with drastically as a warning to elabs to keep on t'he right track, Well done, Skipper Youlden, of St. Andrew's. You gained another fine victory an Saturday by leading your lads so well AndSreawtu's-r. dmy by leatu Zbiom-3 by fin-e L-oals against Mid-Rhondda Albaoas by five goals to nil. What baa become of the St. Andrew's committee? blamorgan League The game between Llwyny-pia and Treorky was a very poor exhibition. Bad ground and i too much "bashing." Both full backs were sound. B. Jones was easily the best "three" for Llwynyp-ia. Mog Evans and A. Thomas were inclined to show a weakness for falling on the ball. Mead, at half, was easily the best man on the ground. E. Mitham, E. Helling- Horrigan, and A. Williams played finely, whilst E. Lewis showed great improvement. W. Morgan and R. Wise were the choice of the Treorky Upfi. Too Llwynypia new ground is to be opened to-da,y, when, the visitors will be LlwynyipAa.'s keenest rivals. Mountain Ash- Rhymney Valley Juniors. The usua-1 monthly meeting of this body was held last Sat-ui'dia.y, when Mr. J. Evans proved an ideal chairman. A claim for expenses was received from the appointed referee in the Aberbargoed v. Abertridwr match, as the latter failed to turn np. It was decided to a-llow the expenses, and pay them through the league. The suggestion of the inter-league game with the Rhondda Valley League was left over, as no reply had been received from the latter body. A prize drawing has bean arranged fo-r the benefit of Paeemore, the Bedwas player, who wats baAlly injured whilst playing- against Deri. The latter club ha* very considerately sent a d-omatdon to the Bedrwos Club for Pass- more. Rhymney Scarlets journeyed to Bedwas on Saturday, and were defeated by nine points. As the winners, were short their win was all the more deserved. Will secretaries of clubs send results of league matdhe3 to the leagroe secrertary not later than Monday? ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J Mills (Oardifn.—Could not be daeonssea at the last meetiipr. If you have written to the secreitary it will probably appear on next agenda. wrunge).-Wila retw, m as Inatitoite range).Will reitawn as dæired d<TT W." and "H. A." (Newport).—Referee should certainly have awarded a try if the facts are as you state. "Cymru" (FerndaJe).—"ftaiwduft" Jius is a brother of Alderman Robert Hughes. "Sport" ^Ystrad).—Invariably forty minutes eaoh ha.lf.
I SKITTLE NOTES.
I SKITTLE NOTES. [By "FLOORER."] Thooigfh Barry Holton hold a commanding lead. tne fight for the ahampionafhip i3 by no means over, and should the Holtonians be caught napping once they will find the City men close enough to be dangerous. T'hey played a great ^ame against the Central Liberals, winning easily by 39 pins. "No. 1H7 showed skittles of a high standard, and was easily the star of the evening with a fine 42. Hancock and Pirii-er, with 33's, also rolled lovely balIs throughout. The Liberals are far from being the team they were last season, and Whyte and Lloyd were their only men to show anything like form. The City, with five points for the week, are gradually lessening the gap. Against their old rivals, the Greyhounds, they were hard put to to win, but good rolling by J. Fiaher and George Seymour pulled them through, the Greyhoimuo losing by seven in a good scoring match. A general meeting of the league will be held at headquarters next Wednesday. Im- port,ant business is on the agenda, and it is hoped that every olub will be represented. The lea,gue secretary still has to complain of the delay in sending in results. Will club secretaries oblige by forwarding result8 the same evenin;g? Clubs a.re also as-ked to note that the Museum and Royal Oook are dis- banded. The Bute Dock Warriors seemingly have lost their form. Now, Herbert, can't you rally the Dockers? Joe Gage, of, the City, is up and about again. Now, Joe, the City are waiting for you. The New Park Liberals are coming along slow-ly. DorRt-y boys must look out for this match. It is whispered under the "Syca- more Tree" that this will be a "hot 'un, Jack Salomon, of the Park, is undoubtedly one of the best referees in the league. We want more of Jack's sort. The next general meeting at headquarters is likely to be lively. Who are the clube that are playing men nm re?ietcred? Wb a a. sigh Seymour ?ave when" the Greyhound-City math nnish?d. Now, Elms, let us have your views re the league. NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES AND REFEREES. February 8. Four Elms v. Roath liberal—Referee 8.1)- pointed by Bute Docks. Maindy v. GreyhOlmds-Bute Docks. Central Liberal v. Cardiff City—Bute Docks. Plymouth Rocks v. Canton Conservative—New Park Liberal. Irish Institute v. Olydp-New Park Liberal. Ponartli Dock v. Barry Holton Penarth Plymouth. Ba.rry Central v. Oddfollows-King William IV. February 9.1 But? Dock v. Penarth Plymouth—Plymouth Reeks. All matches played on the alley of the first- named olub. CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Canton ConservativrI. Sellwood, 26; A. Morris, 19; J. Chick, 13; 6e VV. Hazell, 2S; R. Tudor, 25; J .Still- man, 27; J. Haines, 23; W. Roy, 21; H. Morgan, 24; W. John, 24; W. Dunn, 14; W. Taylor, 2E-total, 273. New Park Liberal-F. Taylor, 18; J. Solomon, 29; T. Beynon, 21; J. Smart, 19; D. Phillips, 24: G. Penny, 27; J. Hancock, 21; W. Thomas, 20; W. Barfery, 14; J. H&weHvn, 19, W. Cawpey, 22; C. Summerhayes, 24 — toVU, 2S3. ♦Greyhound—F. J. Sloman, 20; J. Thomas, 34; F. I Brown. 28; A. Wade, M; F. VUlis. 32; W. Brooks, 21; T. Spioer, 17; A. Bowles, 27; F. Priest, 21; S. Collius, 27; F. Burrows, 23; W. Stone, 20-total, 302. Central Liberal-R. Gilvear, 24; W. James, 25; S. Brown, 19; J. Gardner, 21: A. Kln, 27; W. Hopkins, 22. F. Rjh¡ns, 26: J. Whyte, 23; J. Norman, 25; I C. J. Doyd. 27; J. JonM, 29; A. JukM, 2'rn Four Elms—H. Morgan, 26; T. Hurley, 35; J. Fmaks, 27; G. Tnrner, 27; W. Waters, 28; C. Nlcholla, 25; W. Hriyer. 24; A- Fsatherstcne, 27; C. Holly, 32; C. Morgan, 23; T. Chappie, 29; J. Fraser, 28-total,329. King WiHAam IV.—D. Jones, 22; J. Cooksley, 25; 0, Boyett, 22; T. Morgan, 27; H. Lambert, 24; F. Thomas, 25; W. Morgan, 31; F. Hooper, 32-tota1 (for eight men), 208.
I Welshmen Up -North.
I Welshmen Up North. The Hull Bovers' Olub have six Welsh players in their iaii" at preseut—fOil T nomas, Hug lies, Sand'nam, Barry (the old Cardiff hali-bac\k), S.packman (tHe old Cartlitt lor- wa-rd), and Biggs (a forward who hailed from Briion f erry and was transferred to the ltovers' Ciuib from Letds). What a diflerence to the other Hull eiab who plays en the Boulevard, as they -have not a single VVeisli- maii in their ranks at present. 'The senior h-i-iii o.ab has had a i'e-w Welsh players, but none has come up to ex-pec tat ions, excepting the weli-kiiown Cardiflian, Franks, who d.4 yeoman .service at hait-oack. Tne most liiip-wtont game in Northern Union ciroles last Saturday was Wigau v. Oldham, at Central Park, when there was a [huge crowd present, close on 30,000. The gate oame to £ 671, whicn is a for a league match at Wigan. Bert Jenkms was in good form, and scored a try W illch made the Old-ham defence look smaii, and was the means of Leyt::ein scoring twice. Johnny Thomas also was in fine trim, and had a hand in several of the tries. How?i Francis, the old Aberavon forward,I was the general utility man of the cherry and whites, as he took the place of Gleams at lia-i;r,-aek when tne latter got injured, and played. a good game. Francis has come quite into 1.MOc.f at ,N i-a:l, and rarely does he mias scoring, which is a rarity for a forward. By the way, Dai Beynon is not being played -B, tie w"y, What is pmziing most of their supporters is why they persist in playing men who are verging on the sere and yellow. Tom Llewellyn, the old Whitchurch centre, played a poor game against Wiga-n, being very weak in defence. Eobw Vale did not surprise any of the critios by beating Bramley, as the Barley Mow team is very weak this season, and the VaiialliJ ought to have beat-en thtm a lot easier. It was only in the Last minute Ebbw Vale put on the winning points, after Shaving the worst of the game. Harvey, the rýld Pill Harrier half-back, played a. good game for Ebbw Vale, and Chick Jenikins is by far their best three- quarter. It seems rather strange that Jenkins, who was a failure at Hull, should beoome such a good-man foT the Vaiians. Dai Davies at full-b?ek pda-yed a good. game, fD was the meaus of winning the match, but Davies should not talk so much on the field a.nd his play would be better still. Burgh-um, Foley. and Griff. John comprise a trio of fine forwards, and the old Aberdaxe and Cyrpon Stars' forward is showing fine form at present. His tackling is one c-f his best points, and rarely does he fail to bring his rnaai down. Bradford gave a trial to a Welsh player who is supposed to hail from. Cardiff in their game with Swinton. He played u-der the non de plume of "Jack Jones." Needless to say, his exhibition was.poor in the extreme, and he made no attempt at fielding the ball. Evidently, Bradford t,hink they made a "bloomer" when they signed him on, It will be very hard to get suoh players as Fred Cooper, Gumn, and Francis again. as Welsh, football is not rich in talent just at present. E. Davies, the Hunslet new forward, hails from the Swansea district, and at Keighley gave a fine exhibition of forward play. He is considered a fine acquisition to a pack which is noted for forward play. Frank Young played a good game for Leeds at York, and was the only player who did justioe to himeelf on the Leeds eide. Young is one of the best fielders playing. O'Niel and Dowell were missed from the Warrington ranks last Saturday at Wake- field. Dowell is reported to be injured, but what of O'Niet? Jack Jenkins played a, good fame foT the Wirepullers, and his speed came in very useful on many occasions. Mid-Rhondda did very well to rim Rraaghton to 6 podnts, even at Tonypandy, as the Rangers have made eoane fine per- formances lately, notably in beating Halifax and Wigan. Hogg, the Rangers' best three- quarter, was unable to moke the journey, and Hogg to the Bangers is what Messenger is to the Kangaroos. He is their shining light, and his absence was no doubt felt by the Rangers. Jim Da-vies, the Huddersfield half-back, has die pJaoed a oartiLege of the knee. His absence is being felt by the Farto-wn team. as he is the pivot of their back division. Barry evidently are not the equals of the Merthyr team. Cowmeadow is playing in fine style just now, but Smith, on the other wing, is considered by many to be the better man. Barry and Aberdare seem to be far below the other Welsh Northern- Union teams in merit, judging by the scoring. Tre- herbert fairly made Aberda-re look small, and jit is a pity the I)arians canatot get a good team together. as their ground is excellent, and plenty of support would be given to a good team. The success of the recent Welsh players got by Hull Kingston Rovers has stimulated the olub to import a few more Welshmen, and they are in quest of a few good backs. They have tried local talent in the back division, like a few other prominent Northern Union teams, and locals have been found wanting. Hughes and Sandham delighted the Rovers' crowd by their display against Swinton.
DIV. II.—WHO'S WHO. I
DIV. II.—WHO'S WHO. I TROEOYRHIW. TROEDYRHtW hold a three years' unbroken ground record, and are top of the second division of the Rhymney Valley League. CH-KIsTMjAS -KVANS, Esq. (President).—If he could 500 the capable combination st play he would be gratified at the position he holds at their head. H. WEliBER (Chairman).—Makes up in businesslike management what he lacks in stature. Secretary last season. E. CHAMBKRLAIN (Secretary). -Fills his office creditably. Has a thorough grasp of detail, and worl'.s like a Trojan. D. THOMAS (Treasurer).—All Soccer supporters in the leagua will sympathise with him, as he is at present lying dangerously ill, suflering from pneumonia. Excellent official. R. AiGO-iE.-A pioneer of the club. Still unswerving in hie support of the boys. B EV.XS.-Une of the vice-presidents. Always looks forward to his telegTam when the team is away. J. FL YN N.- Would sooner miss his Sunday dinner than a match at home or away. If the club's record be broken, so will Jim's heart. GOAL- II. llACKLENTON.-Reckoned the best goal in the second division. Only bten beaten nine times this season. M;,L-B.kCKS- T. MAGUS, Coalpit Heath (Right Back).—The giant of the team. This is his first season. Places ball wail. Sure kick. H. ROBERTS.—Late with Merthyr Vale. Speedy. £ een tackier. Plays consistently at left back. HA1 ;F-liACKS— DAI -ICSKINS (Right Half).—On the small side. Con- sidering this hi his first season in league football, he is proving very useful. J. WILLiAMS (Centre Haif).—Captain. The "boys" aU loyally rally round him. Sterling centre, and skilful player. F. WEAVER (Left Half).—A Rugby convert. Does well in the Soccer game. Scarcely ever varies in h's style. Can make the beat of his opponents' move. F-ORWARL'?— T. LLOYD.—At outside right Tommy plays eyen better than he did for Merthyr Yale. Gaining in popu- larity and experience each season. J. DAVIES.—Formeilv goal for Ion. His forte is hard, gruelling play. Could improve in his shooting. Combines well with Lloyd. F. EX.! IS.—Bristolian. On injured list. When well takes a lot of beating. Well worth his place at jnirte right, E. HKARS? (Centre Ha!f)-Teddy's shots find their biikt. Top 'corer. Ail-rourd athlete. Up to every le?.tiiMts g2'n on the '?3rd_ D.¥ln(fnfd:hiiiThe "Little Tich" of the team. Use* his head to 2?d,antige. Clever at short passing. Some of the "big ulis" are afraid of lii-n. A. HACKI.ENTON- (Outside Left).—Works well with "Tich." Ideal winger. Covers the ground with the baJl at his feet in fand form. G. LLOYB, D. 0. DAVIES. and C. JAYSE all play when wanted, and fill their places to the teams advantage. COLOURS.—Black and amber. HE \DOUAET2RS.—Fox and Hounds. The landlady (Mrs. Evans) is a vic^-presldent and the mother of the team, who Me &U teetotalers. SOUTH WALES JUNIOR CUP.-Semi-nnat is expected to be won by Troedyrhiw, who meet Cogan at RE'^RD.—Rhymney Valley League: Division 11.- P-ayed, 20; won, 17; lot 0; drawn, 3. GOALS SCORED.—49 for and 10 against.
PONTLLANFRAITH CRICKET CLUBI
PONTLLANFRAITH CRICKET CLUB I Tho Pontllanfraith Cricket Clu?b held its annual banquet on Thursday, un?r the pre- I dency of Dr. Myl?. During the evening Mr. Whitehead ?T? made the rodpient of a g?Id medal for bowling achievements. Speeches were given by Dr. Armstrong, Councillor J. D. Thomas, aind others, and songs rendered by Mr. J. Forward, Mr. W. Jeffreys, Mr. Tom James and Mr. T. II. Phillips.
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ASSOCIATION CODE,
ASSOCIATION CODE, Gloom and Glee at Brithdir. INTERNATIONAL: RHONDDA: PORT TALBOT. The law we have readied this week is the important one dealing with The Duties a.nd Powers cf the Referee." It is one of the long ones, and I h.:1ve divided jt. The second half will wppear next Saturday. L-k W 13. A refcr-c-e, shall be appointed, whose duties sh-ell be to enforce the laws, and decide all disputed points; and Tiis decision on points of fact connected wit.h the THl-ay shall be final. He shall also keep a record of the game, and act as timekeeper. In the event of any ungeiitlemanly behaviour on the part of any of the players, th-e offender or offenders shall be cautioned, and if any further offence i" coirRiffi'itted, or in case of violent conduct, wiUho-ut any previous caution, the referee shall have power to order the offending player or players off the field of play, and shall transmit the name or names of suoh player or players to his or their national association, who shall deal with the matter. (To be Con-tinued.) Dealing with Law 13, a couple of decisions of the International Board may be not-ed:- (1) Persistent infringement of any of the laws oi the game is u-ngent-leiuonly conduct within the meaning of this law. (2) All reports by referees to be made wnhii-n three days alter the occurrence (Sun-days not i-n eluded). Would you be so kind as to answer the following questions:—(1) Has the Ebbw Vale Soccer learn ever been in the First Division sSotitih Vvales Cup? (2) Has the Treharris Soccer Tew-n ever been in the 1st Division of of the South Wales League for six years? A SUPPQ-e.111E-R. Ebbw Yale won the South Wales Senior Cap four years ago. The final was played at Aberdare on April 22, 1905, when tno v-ahans oeat 'iretbarris. Regarding The second qutry-Treharr 's a,-nd the First Division riouth Wales l.eogue—the obliging secretary of the league (Mr. V.'athen-) informs me that on July 6, 19jl, Tienarris were invited to join the first division, and aeoopted that season." Continuous member- s-hip since that year will give the six years,' but owing to their lengthy fixture list consequent upon joining the Western League, Tieharriy nave withdrawn from the South WalM League this season. The Junior Cup Competition of the Rhym- npy Valley District is. slowly catching up the other divisions, and the "weeding out" pro- cess na-s left New Tredegir as survivord. 'iOot that I am implying for one moment that the clubs wiJ :c:h have said "Farewell" are weeds. After putting up a good game at New Tredegar, Brithdir had hopes of success in the re-play on their own ground. Ga-od oritica say tliey should have won the first game, but that iti neither here nor there. But the re-phy wac a gee-gee of quite a different colour, and New Tredegar æt. about their neighbours in earnest. They were generous in one respect, giving Brithdir plenty of practice in the art of "kicking off" to re-start the game. Scoring five times, they evidently thought that Brithdir had gone quite far enough for a first year's experience in cup-hunting, and put them oui of their misery in determined fashion. One might have thought that after such a decisive and unexpected defeat the Brithdir enthusiasts would have been moping about like owls, chewiug the bitter cud of painful recollection. Whether owls "chew," and, if they ehew, whether they "chew the cud," is not a matter of argument, nor am I air-in.g my knowledge (or ignorance) of Natural History. It is simply one of the many bril- liant and sparkling figures-of-speech and illustrations which I keep pigeonhaled for use to ?ive distinction to this column. Nuff sed. But quite the contrary. Messrs. Tom Davies, the chairman of the club, and Alf Chard, the secretary, were as genial a6 ever, and Captain Reed a,nd his battalion swallowed their disappointment in great big gulps and prepared for a pleasant evening. I wa.s there, so I know. Having a oouplc of hours to spare before the last Cardiff express was due at Brithdir, I have spent many a less enjoyable evening than t,bat among the Soccer fraternity of that busy little townlet on the right bank of the rippling Rihynmey River, where the salmon sometimes swim in Glamorgan waters and sometimes in Mon- mouthshire waters. For how are they to know that the middle of the stream is an important geographical line? Hostess MrE. Morgan provided a nice big room. Mr. Botto was a complete success as chairman, and "filled the ohair" as no one else in the room could possibly have done. Tom Davies, Wm. Moore, and other singers were loudly applauded, and Harry Williams was in fine form in the oratory depaj-tment. Altogether Brithdir Soccer waa enjoying itself, in spite of New Tredegar's praotioa.1 joke. Old rivali of the Rhondda in Ton Pentre and Cwmparc played another of their games last week, ojid gave another win to the cup- holders. In view of the forthcoming semi- final match, it would have been a gain if Cw.mparc could have registered a victory, but things have to be taken as they are. By wins om successive Saturdays over their valley rivals of Ma-rdy and Cwmparc, Ton Pentre have re-asserted their claim and title to be champions of the Rhondda. With a V, ,ry successful season up to date, Ton will be looking with confidence to the senior cup and league engagements, but, bearing in mind Mardy's fine performances in the Welsh Senior Cup against Treharri-s and Aberdare, no one particular game is a fore- gone conclusion, and Cwmparc are very far from being opponents to bq ignored. To koe-ep up the sequence of surprising cup results this season, Cyv.mpa,m should survive the semi-final ordeal. In the Western League, Aberdare and Tre- harris are still keeping up their well-earned reputation o.f being worthy opponents to the West of F-ngla-nd Chlbs, Aoherdare's win over Staple Hill was decisive enough for the mo-t partisan of partisans. As I have so often said, Aiberdare, Treharris, and Barry District are adding to tho English know- ledge of South Wales Soccer by their per- formances in the Western League. Another fortnight will bring along the amateur international match, which will be played at Aberdare. Being a Saturday fix- ture. the Cardiff ground was quite out of the realms of reasonable hope. The match should do well at Aberdare, where the Ire- land v. Wales match last year proved so successful. If only the merits of two- or three South Walians merit their inclusion in the Wales team the attraction of the fixture will bo greatly increased, but no one is foolish enough to suppose that South Walians will be elected just because they are--South Walians. This is the only international game which will be played in South Wales this season, as the game with Scot-la-nd on March 1 will be playefl in the north of the Principality. It is perhaps a bit late in the day—but my congratulations to Albert Wil- liams on his selection to play In the trial match on Monday week. The Treharrie half- back lias the good wishes of the South. T. D. Jones, of Aberdare, is no stranger to those honours, and is in the running for another cap this sea&on. Freed from any fui-t-ber anxiety with the National Shield com petition, the schools leagues are now at liberty, to ocmplete their eltlb fixtures with no more interruptions than will come along with the weather conditions. Ae usual, the raoe for honours is still a very open one so far as quite half the s-choo.s are concerned, and sonie merry littl-e batur- day morning encounrters are promised. "(),Tll0 schools have survived tile Cnristmas break, with its usual loss of good players, very well, whilst others have had many gaps to fill. I can not ram-Lmber the South WalesLeague having suoh an easy season as this-fxom the committeeman's point of view. Time was when long meetings were held, and necessarily held, twice a. month during the season. This time it is something like cnoe every two months, if not .less than that. And the meetings are over in a time which would astonish t.he old hande, could they look in again on the scene of their many argumeuts. The foundation work, if it did take time, was well done, and the league is now enjoying the result-of the hard work put in years ago. The chief item now on the agenda is the selection of officials for forthcoming matches, and meeting closed comes all too soon.. Port ?Ta,lb?t ?ems to having a very successful season in the Swansea I?a.?ue and for a dub wh.?h has had an upill strn??e for some years, th?m.uat be very ?z? ?.,tif7in? Some yeari a?otheyByuredm the South Wales I.e?ue and l?,outh '\aC8 Senior Cup, and, of course- may do so again. Things have altered somewhat i^ the I'lca-n- tiTne" for when they ver- .in -he South Wales League they were pra^tjcally on the skirts of th Soccer district. ith the rise of senior football in- Swaru-e'i .nd thv ,\c»t of Wa.?. they are now Rett.? nwre into the ?ntre of the !&?tb Wales activity, with a can.?uentle?ns of the drain of travel- ling ??n?es should the time ever come when they may re-take their position of membe?h? with our Bemor league organisation.
"SOCCtRITE'S" - FORECASTS.…
"SOCCtRITE'S" FORECASTS. MATCHTiS PLAYED ,~ATCR 1>A 1, 1' 1->14KL AKY 13th. IM VISION' I. ♦Aston Villa T. Woolwich Arrenal. h .Sheffield United v Notts County. Bury v. ^Newcastle United. "Liverpool v. Bristol City. Mnmchester City v. "Preston North End. -ShefF,eid Wcd-netdoy T. Middlesbrough. •Notts Forest v. Leicester Fosse. ♦Sunderland v. -Everton. •Ciiclsea v Manchester United. Blackburn Rovers v 'Bradford City. DIVISION U. B.,rnsley v. Chesterfield Town. Bradford v. Gainsborough Trinity. Bnrnlf-v v; ♦Grinisbv Town. •Clapton Orient v..Stockfort County. •Pulham v. Bolton Wanderers. Hull City v. 'Derby County. "Leeds City v. Glcssop, •Oldham Athletic v. West Bromwich Albion. ♦Tottenham. Hotspurs v. Blackpool. •Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Birmingham. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. •Port.imouth v. West Ham. Swindon v. •Brighton. Luton v. *Crystr.l P-ilace. Brentford v. 'Plymouth Argyle. •Kxctf-r v. Levton. ♦Northampton v.Blhamptoin. ew Br i f'r 'Heading. MiUw 'Norwich City. ♦So i f f nd v. Watford. yen ory v. Bristol Rovers. i On ground of first-naœM clubs. An asterik (jenotes probable winner. Dmws left open.
I. ST. -SAVIOUR'S GYMNASTIC…
I ST. SAVIOUR'S GYMNASTIC TEAM, I I WINNERS WELSH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, FIRST BOW {Left to right)-W. T. Banbury (vice-president), Sam James (trainer), W. Davies {pianist), B. Jeams, Eev. C. A. Empson (president). C. V. Siedermam, E. Morgan (reserve), and Councillor Walter Thomas. BOTTOM ROW-W. J. Waite, E. Pugh (vi ce-captain), W. Titt (captain), F. Jeans (instructor), S. Domville, and P. A. Baker.
I -Air Rifle Notes. I
I Air Rifle Notes. I I [By "BULL'S EYE."] I Cardiff and District League I It was not to be expected that this week's I series of matches would reveal any exciting finishes, for it is the one series on the pro- gramme that sees the leading olube opposed to the weaker ones of the leagues. The best on the ca.rd was the meeting of the Engi- neers and Splott Conservatives. When these old rivals meet a good contest is always seen, and this week's proved DO exception, the Tories just getting home by four points, with the final scores S66—'in,is win now places trie Conservatives above the Soldiers in the league table. The Tories had it all their own way in the first half, scoring 191 and establisning a lead of fourteen points..Not a man faiied, wn,.e.i-eab the Soldiers only had two oil their men shouting any form, Brunt i,53, and Critfitne 133) being the only couple to make a stand, in tne second half the leaders had a na6ty fall, isargemt dropping nine to M'Üner, who put up a üHely 34, ana reducing the arrears to four. The CoiM., however, hebd tihei-r own with the laet couple, Parfitt gain- ing the points from Sa/wyer tha.t "Yanto" dropped to Hartree. Had the Oaks had a full team out an interesting finish wo-iiid have been seen in their encounter with the York. At the eleventh main the Oaks were a point behind, but, having no man to face A. Moom. they had to submit to the inevitable. Both teams were seen at their best, the Yorks finishing their highest scare of the season. Moon, Phillips, and Fred Chamberlain headed their honours list with 33's, Sid Hicks and. J. E. Powell returning a like score for the losers. Another weak team, the Stags, were taking on a big thing in meeting the Adeljphas. The match was chiefly notaceahle for the lovely possible made by Tommy Howe, the Adelphi skipper, while Brown and Olsen also (listin- guished themselves with a nice 32. The A' have lately secured two promising recruit" and intond making a big bid for the Dewar Cup and Shield. lhe re-fired tie in the Dewar Cup Coanvoti- tion between the Adelphi a,nd the Engineers ended in favour of the former. It was a ding-dong battle right up to the tenth man, the scores at this stage being level. Then 0, -Neil and Milner, the Soldiers' last couple, found the brothers Wells too much and loet eight points between thean, the "A's" gaindug the verdict with 371-363. The draw for the semi-final round Off the Dewar Cup camipetition was made at a, meeting of the league held last night. The Atlas meet the Adelphi on, the Stags" range, and the Alberts were drawn against the Yorks, the Oak's range being selected as the venue. Both miatcihee a.re to be fired off on February M I CLUB DE-NIN-IER. The members of the Lansdowne Club having decided to disband, are ciiceiug their season with a supper at their headquorters I oa Tuiesday. The oo-mmittee having disposed of the Sir George Newnes Cup to the Cardiff League, it has been decided to present the Buchanan Cup, won at the Commercial Travellers' Fete, to the treasurer. The pre- sentation- to M.r. Karris wil be made at tihe dinner. A capital m-asim-1 prc-graimme has been arranged, and all old friends of the cluib are cordially invited. I Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' League I There was a record attendance at the meet- II ing of the Cardiff Licensed "Victuallers' L»eague this week, every live club being I repreisented. A long discussion took place over the Question of transfers, and in view of the coming handicap competition it was I decided that no registratioais be accepted or transfers granted after February 13. In con- nection with this competition Mr. B. Warren, of the Stag and Hounds, was elected to the handicapping committee, and it was decided that the score sheet should be retained by the winning club and forwarded to the league secretary within 24 hours. Any club failing to do so will be dealt with by the handicap committee. Transfers were granted B. Warren and A. icrhms from the Bells to ,the Stag and Hounds, and A. Roee-weil from the Hells to the Barbarians, Mr. B. Warren offered the league a goid meda.1 to be offered as first prize for the league cham- pionship. 'Ihis offer was gratefully accepted, and the shoot will take place on the range of the Stag and Hounds, the condition being! seven shots at a standard bell target. The date for the final of the S. A. Noel Cup was fixed for February 11 at tihe Moira range, and Mr. J. Tucker was selected a? referee. M. W. Deere Cf-aroarianeJ. E. Edwards (Anchors), and J. Griffiths (Stuarts) were elected auditors to the league. It was aiso decided to recognise the mi?uable services rendered by the hon. secretary for the past two years. Tfhe next meeting of the league will be held at the W-estgate Hotel on Feb- rua,ry 7. Inter-League Contest. I Though well beaten,, the selected of Bridg- end and District were by no means disgraced in their inter-league encounter with Cardiff and District. When it is taken into co-a- sideration that this is Bridgend's first league ?eaRon, a?I the sport ]8 not yet two years old in the district, it cannot be denied but that the Westerners did splendidly in running the strong Oardiff team to 17 points with their total but four short of 360. Every man in the City ranks was a seasoned shot, and I had this been the case with the visitors the citizens would have had much closer run- Cardiff Association I The position, of the teoame in the Cardiff I Association League remains unaltered. Tne I match of the week was that between the leaders and the Settlement. In many quar- tens it was thought that the Settlement would rise to the occasion and repea.t the performance of Birehgrove, but this was not to be. However, a good contest was seen, and it was anybody's match until the eleventh man, a.nd then Drew failed badly ior the Settlement. TRe P.S.A. seo-re of 3t>5 is-, I believe, their lowest this sea- son. J. E. Walker was again teen at his best with a capital 34. The Penarth skipper has a record second to none in the league., and boasts an average of over 33. In the laat nine matches he has totalled over 300 po-intd, scoring three possibles and eix 34's. This is a splendid performance, and bbat that of Fred i-reston when shooting for the Lanedown last year. Arthur Tucker was the best of the Settlement with 33, while his brother Ernest deserved better luck than 30. Llandough are the most improved team in the league, and, following their success over Bircihgicve last week, they took the points from Victoria Institute. With a little luck, they should figure near the top when the season closes. The Dow la is maintained their average with 352, and gained an easy win over Hannah- street, the Dockites shooting badly for 320. The handicapping committee in the knook- out competition have not met, and their sug- gestioms will come before the association committee fr confirmation next week. Up to the present thirteen teams have entered, those not having yet done so being the Y.M.C.A., St. Agnes, and Grange Temperance. Matches in the second round of the Dewar Shield take place next week Secretariet; are reminded that tlie results must be forwarded to reach the accociation secretary by Feb- ruary 15. The following is the list, the first- named olub in ezich case having the choice of range. Cardiff League.-Victocria, v. Engineers; Atlas v. Adelphi; Duke of York v. York; Splott Conserva.tives (a bye). Rhondda League.—Llwynypia Conservative v. Pioneer; Royal v. Woodfield; Mia kin (a by-e). Llanelly Ieagme.-Liberal v. Mermaid. Bridgend league.-Laleston v. Merthyr Mawr; lyzlda-a v. Y.M.C.A.; St. John's (a. bye). Aberdare League.-Castle v. C.Y.M.6.; Cwm- aman v. Aber ant an. Merthyr Le.).,gue.-Tol-b v. Gordon-Lennox; M.E.T. v. Aberian; Mardy v. Merthyr Consti- tutional. Swansea, League.—Grand,ison v. Park; Park I' Rifles v. Workmen's Cluib or lloyal Exchange; Brookland (a bye). Barry League.—Wyndham v. West End or Stare; Hibernian v. Barry Conservative; R.A.O.B. or Royal v. Don. Chepato-w League.—Chepstow Boat v. Pine Apple; Ports-feeiwett (,a bye). i Merthyr Notes. j The Lambs' v Bees' match on the former's range was an interesting one, the Lambs winning by 354 to 345. For the winners Ted Lee imade a good 3.3, Chris Williams getting 32. George (32) was the Bees' best scorer. I The M.E.T.'s had on easy win over the Vols, who only fired eleven men, the tot.als being 355 and 323. Oolley, for the Electrics, had bard lines in not getting the possible, just failing -by a point. R. Lewis a,nd Howard made 33 each. Benfteild (33) and Jim Smith (o2) were best for the Vote. T'he MerMiyr Conservatives put on the fine to.t,al of 378 in their shoot-over with Cow- bridge. Rowe made a good 34. and there were no less than seven scores of 32, only one man failing to get into the 3-'s. The Gordons, with a total of 368, easily defeated Mardy (342). E. Beach (34), Ains- worth (33), and D. M. Lewis (33) were in form for tihe winners. The Matrdy boys were much below form, no higher soore than 31 being made, Eva-ns, Growcott, Aidaims, and Prioe ■securing this total. The Dowlais Macks defeated Pentrebacih with totals of 354-342. W. Davies sjwI Gwynne made 32 each for the Mocks. Golds- worthy shot well for the losers, getting 33. Aberfa-n put on a total of 375 in their shoot over, and here again, as with the Cons., only one man failed to get into the 30's. The best scores wer-e made by A. Jones (34) and C. Thyers and M. Jones 33 each. I Some interesting maltches should be seen | in the Dewar second round. CARDIFF LICENSED VICTUALLERS' LEAGUE. Moulder. *Lord Windsor. E. Chidgey 4544545-31 Clatworthy -4554433-28 H. John 5 4 5 4 4 4 4-30 C. Ivlns .4 4 4 5 4 4 4—29 W. Hooper ..5 4 4 4 4 4 4—29 G. Coles 43 545 4 4-29 E. Taylor ..4 4 4 4 3 5-1—28 F. Critcher 4 4 4 5 4 5 4-30 S. Hill 4454344-28 W. Evans .4 4 3 4 4 5 3—27 D. Tanner ..3 3 4 3 4 5 4—26 H. Union ..5 4 4 3 3 4 4—27 W, .Anderson 3444444-27 R. Quance ..54 2 45 5 0—25 W. Haines, ,5 5 3 4 455-31 G. Noyes ..3444545-29 W. Godded 5 4 5 4 4 4-M S. Hussoa ..5 5 4 5 4 33—29 A. Edmunds 5 4 4 5 4 4 3-29 Millington ,4 4 5 5 3 5 1 J. Peters .3 4 4 4 4 4 3—26 S. Noyes .5 4 4 4 4 44—29 R. Johi 3454544-29 W. Brown .4 3 4 4 44 4—27 Total 346 Total 340 Anchor. ♦Barbarians. J. Hill 5 4 5 4 5 4 &-32 E. Lewis .5 4 5 4 45 4—31 G. Scarfe .4 5 4 4 5 5 3—30 F. Prossex ..4 5 4 4 4 5 4-30 T. Davies ,454- 4444-29 H. Matthews 5455445-32 J. Boyan 5 5 4 4 5 5 5-33 R. Allison.. 44 5 3 5 4 5-30 W. Burris ..5 5 44 4 4 5—31 A. Wiggins 4534- 4 4 4-28 D. Davies ..5 4 4 4 4 5 4—30 O. Coates ..4 4 4 4 35 3—27 B. Edwards 4 4 5 4 3 s 4-27 E. Jones .4 4 3 434 4—26 A. L. Tudor 5455454-32 T. Wade.4 4- 5 4445-30 IV, l'ritch'rd 5 5 5 5 4 5 5—34 H. Davey ..4 5 4 5 4 4 5—31 F. Preedy ..4 3 5 4 4 5 5—30 T. Daviea ..44 45 444—29 J. Mars .5 5 4 5 5 5 5—34 Hepinstall ..44 45 4 4 5—30 J. Lodwick 4 4 4 4 4 4 5—29 IL Stain —55 54 55 4—33 Total 371 Total 357 ♦Bristol and South Wales T. Eagero, 27; D. Wood, 30; G. Eylott, 34; J. Powell, 30; L. Lewis, 30; S. Nichoils, jun., 29; E. Brown, 29; W. Jacobs, 29; J. Williams, 29; H. Cox, 30; F. Farr, 27; A. Moss, 31— total, 355. Roath—M. Jones, 30; A. Marts, 27; J. Eveletgh, 32-; A. Keegan, 26; A. Russell, 30; R. Hooper, 29; T. Bliss, 26; G. Stag, 30; J. Webber, 31; S. Hasell, 31. total, 292. RHONDDA VALLEYS LEAGUE. Ferndale Band. *Hibernians. E. Price.5 3 4 5 4- 5 4-30 C. Kitchener 4 3 4 4 4 54-38 W. Gregory 5452553-29 J. O'Flynn 5422534-25 H. Bidgis ..5 4 3 4 5 4 4-29 E. Elston ..2 3 4 2 33 3—20 W. Price ..5555434-31 P. Coughlin 5 3 4 4 3 4 3—26 T. Rowlands 4344343-25 F. Davies ..3 3 3 3 4 5 3—24 C. Cox .344- 4 3 5 3—26 T. M'Carthy í: 34 3 343-22 M. Bees 4554444-30 W. Elston ..4 5,3 4 4 3 3-26 J. Flicker ..3 5 5 4 3 4 3—27 G. Evans .5 2 2 5 4 5 4-27 F. Langdon 5543453-29 ct. Ford 3435434-26 T. Williams 2 4 3 3 4 3 4-23 R. Power ..4 34 4 4 4 4— E. Clifford .5 4 5 5 5 4 5—33 M. PhetM ,.3 4 5 535 4-29 E. Evans G. Clifford 54 5 5 44 5-32 W. O'Briau 3345 54 4-28 Total 344 Total 308 ♦Miskin—W. S. Fell (captain), 32; J. Dare, 29; E. Thomas, 29; J. N. Jones, 29; Wm. Tyler, 30; Jas. Way 30, Frod Owen, 34; Geo. Lee, 32; A. D. Griffiths, 30; T Lewis, 31; G. Padfield, 31; W. J. Eoyce, 29— total, 566. Tonypandy Conservative—J. Butler, 32; J. H. Doe, 30; A. Day. 29; J. T. Jones, 28; E. Huzzle, 30; W. Griffiths, 32; H. Moore, 27; Geo. Mitchoil 25; J. Davie?, 31; J. Hull. 29; E. T. Parker, 35; ..Austin (?ptain), 32-total. 356. Royal-Dd. Davis, 30; B. Evans, 29: Dd. Roberts, 31; C. Coombe, 33; G. Webber, 42; J. Evans (M.), 22; J), L. Davis, 29; W. Roberts, 30; J. Blow, 32; G. Thomas, 34; T. Thomas, 34; T. Roberts 32-total, 378. .Globe-R. Edwards, 32; G. Woods, 29; W. Millard, 25; A. Bessant, 30.; J. Williams, 31; J. Bessant, 25; T. Hampton, 28; S. Evans, 30; D. M. Evans, 3z; P. Connsell, 24; A. Davies, 30; H. Bessant, 30-t<Jtal, 346. Woodfteld-J. Loney, 27; D. Owens, 30; J. Griffiths, 28; J. Perry, 30; J. Ven-n, 31; E. Hamlin, 28; s. Driffield, 34; H. Alexandra, 31; M. R. Evans, 27; W. Plook, 28; F. Hockaday, 27; G. Hockaday, 27-total, 348. 4-Pentre Brass Band—W. Jenkins, 31; l1. Collier, 30; S. Evans, 25; J. Robineon. 28; M. DavIs, 26; S. G. Webber, 26; A. Smith, 29; W. Powleslalld, 30; L. Phillips, 29; T. Morgan, 29; J. Bailey, 30; J. Jones, 30 —total, 343. CARDIFF ASSOCIATION. Birehgrove. Grange Temperance. A. Porter ..5 34 44 5 5—50 J. Butt 4 4 4 5 5 4 4—30 J. Phillips ..4544 454-30 C. Sheppard 045544 3-25 F. Preston ..4 5 5 5 4 55—33 J. Lewis, ,4334443-2;) W. Williams 4444545-30 G. Griffiths 5 4 4 5 5 4 4-61 'W Hill 5 5 5 5 5 5 5—35 F. Cornish ..5 4 4 4 5 4 3-29 J. Thomas ..4 3 5 3 3 5 4-29 W. Thomas 2544445-28 D. Elliott ..53 5 4 5 4 4—30 R. Lev .4434446-28 C. Yi-ckridge 3 4 2 2 4 4 4-23 D. Brico .3 5 3 3 3 3 4—24 C. Bowyer ..45 3 4 5 5 4—it) T. Podd .5 4 5 2 4 3 %-27 W. Burgo 4 3 3 415 § 4-28 Powney ..4454553—M 'M:Cft" *4 5 4 4 5 5 5-32 W. Croft 5 5 4 5 4 4 5—32 A. Mayers ..5 2 3 2 3 3 3—21 Total 432 Total 328 UandolIg. Victoria Institute. R. Lowman 3 5 5 5 5 4 5—32 F. L',iod'i, no 4 4 4 3 4 4 3-26 T. Burge 455444 4-30 G. Clark 5 44 5 5 55—33 G. H. Cole ..5 4 4 534 3—28 E. Ferguson 5 3 453 4 4—28 W. Burge .4 4 3 4 5 4 4-28 H. John 4 44 4 5 44—29 W. Fowler ..4443544-28 B. Dudley ..4 5 43 4 5 5—30 G. David, jn.4 5 4 3 4 3 4—27 W. Wiltshire 4 3 4 0 4 3 4-22 W. Bennet ..4 5 54 4 4 5—31 G. Griffiths 5 43 43 4 3—26 H. Howe.4 544544-30 J. Rowlands 5 4 4 4 5 4 4-26 J. Griffiths ..5 5 5 4 5 5 5—34 T. L'nsd'wne 2 4 3 4 5 4 4-26 G. David, sn.4 4 5 4 5 5 4-31 G. Ursell 5 45 4 44 5-31 W. Bush 3 5 5 4 4 5 5-^31 G. Diamond 4333455-1 W. Ackland 4 3 4 5 3 5 5—29 A. Hurta-ble 3444445-28 Total 359 Total 336 ♦Grange Gasworks—A. Thomas, 31; W. Fry, 29;-M. O'Neill, 28; R. G. Shute, 30; F. Maidment, 26; J. Mails, 31; W. Parker, 29; W. Callow, 31; W. Bushell, 32; J. Morgan, 27; L. Biddiford, 2?; T. Cullen, 29—, total, 352. Silt mea d-hall-.P. Canterbury, 29; A. Baker, 27; W. Collins, 26; J. Hart, 26; J. James, 25; W. Jones, 22; W. Hart, 30; H. Razey, 27; A. Parker, 31; W. Richards, 28; S. Virgin, 28; W. Evans, 30—total, 329. BARRY AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. ♦"Stars"—E. Williams, 29; W. James, 28; G. Wright, 27; A. Hopkins, 31; C. Harry, 27; D. M'Lacblan, 29; H. E. Palmer, 29; H; James, 29; R. James, 30; A. Thompson, 30; F. Stephens, 29; W. Lewis, 2P,-total, 346. "Dons"—D. T. Arthurs, 30; A. Harding, 27; E. WalteTS, 27; E. Daviec, 25; A- Hopgood, 26; T. Cook, 30; F. Jones (captain), 31; W. D&vies, 29; F. Legg, 27; E. WestaJl, 30; A. Boulton, 30; W. Westail, 50-totaA, 345.
Miniature Rifle Notes.
Miniature Rifle Notes. Bv -22. As was generally expeoted, the E'xecutive I As w,,ts g,,nc-? ?. M ?p A. upheld the iir( = t f council of the W.M.R.A. upheld the protest of the competitors at the Newport meeting on Boxing Day gainst the range cmoers at that mooting allowing C H. Humphreys an extra, shot for a "blow-back" in the Association cup competition. Humphreys, therefore, loses his place in the final for the cup, and the next highest scorer, H. Cross, of the same club (2nd Mon Battalion;, comes into the final. Thanks to the excellent arrangements made by Mr. T. H. Sandy, the secretary of the Brecon a,nd Radnor Ixsague, visitors to the Brecon meeting last Saturday had a most enjoyable time. It was gratifying to the visitors to see the vast improvement made in marksmanship by local shots, and probably MeeeTs. Worthing (B-hayader), Walton (Penpont), Cross (Talgarth), and Chambers and Wyat-t (Llanfaes) will ere long have to be considered for championship honours. Although probably the Welsh Twelve for the British team will not please everyone, it must be admitted that the selection is a good one. Some surprise has been shown that D. J. Griffiths was not included, and possibly thi's is aocou-n.ted for by the faot that D. J. G. announced that he was not a candidate. The new "caps" are—T. II. Sandy (Hay), S. Timothy, G. Lewis, J. Boucher, E. T. Coles, and 0. H. Humphreys. Glamorganshire is particularly well repre- sented in the team. having no less than eight representatives, wbilst Monmouthshire has two, and Brecon and Radmor one each. Owing to the greatly extended area of the Welsh Miniature Rifle Association, it is suggested that the following matches should be held: Carmarthenshire v. West Glamorgan, Monmouthshire v. Bast Glamorgan, and Brecon v. Radnor, and that the winners should compete for a trophy at the Welsh meeting. At the next meeting of the asaociataon motions, of which notice has been given, wAl be considered to again include in the roles governing the Welsh meeting— (1) That no campet,itor shall be allowed to takoo more than £10 caeh and value (exclu- sive of medals) in prizes at the meeting. (2) That should t.he number of entries in any competition be more than double the number of prizes offered, the number of prizes will be reduced to one-half the num- ber of entries. Few members of league clubs in South Wales are showing better form this season than C. W. German, late of Cilfynydd, but who now shoots for Ptointypridd. In the six league matches he has competed in his soores a,re-100. 100, 100, 99. 99, 99. The Welsh meeting at Moesteg in June should be worth attending. The Maesteg prize will be worth at least L20. In another competition a well-known gentleman offers a prize, and also intends presenting each com- petitor in the competition with a book. Xegotiationa are alfo in progress with a view of holding at least one competition for revolvers a,t the mtmg. The tie between Martyn and Boucher (both of Maesteg) for a place in the final for the X Cu.p competition has been won by Boucher after the two competitors had shot two tie3 in endeavouring to decide the winner. I have received the following letter from "Gwent" with reference to the team:- The names of the Welsh Twelve as selected by the W.M.R.A. will cause much disappointment in Monmouthshire, where the Western Valleys League has not even a single representative. Surely the honours should have been distributed a little more evenly, and I venture to think that the following team wo-nld beat the Welsh Twelve:—J. W. Monk (Newport), W. E. Jones (Risca), Sergeant Field (Rieca), R. Page and J. L. Parry (Blaina), T. Evans (Ebbw Vale), W. D. Lewis (Abersychan), D. C. Fidler (Chepstow), A. G. Wallace (Usk),, W. H. Marsh. (Caerieon), A. Churchill (Bedwas), and H. Cross (Pontypool). Ross 740 (average, 921); Aliteheldean. 715 (average, av_ In the Ross fortnightly competition the three beat were:— H'cap. Total. ♦Mr. G. L. Llewellvn 276 30 306 Sergeant C. Pugh 287 9 ..396 Mr. E. Jaii-ic6 289 6 295 ♦ Winner of JT.B.A. Spoon.
C. V. SEDERMAN.
C. V. SEDERMAN. I C. V. S-ederaiaji, who won the amateur gymnastic ebam-plonsonp at Cardiff last Baturda-y, has been placed third c-n two previous occasions. He is also k-een on harriers, being captain of the St. Saviour's, and hopes to represent his club in the coming junior cross country championship. He has been a prominent member for several years of the St. Saviour's Olub, who were successful in winning the shield in the years 1907 and 1908. Sederman is 28 yiears of age, standg Sft. %,in., and turns tihe sca-Ie at about list. 6Hx He (with S. Domville, W. Titt, and iP. A. Baker) was selected as a member of -the British Drill Team in the recent Olympic Games. He has received a long list of prizes, including 15 medals.
CARDIFF WEDNESDAY LEAGUE I
CARDIFF WEDNESDAY LEAGUE Record scoring waa seen in trie Thistles- Direct Trading match, the Thistles keeping up a. continual bombardment of the Grocer- men's goal and he-a,ting their keeper fifteen timjee in eighty minutes- There was no stop-- ping the front rank of Brad-don and 'Co., and after showing up well in the first half the defence ooliiup«ed in the second moiety, t'he league loaders netting nine times. The Post Office found Penarth Wednesday 2 clear goals the better team. The Office men had great hopes of annexing the poinits, but thou g^i they, had -as nioi-ch of the game as the Sea-sidera, the latter's deefnee held to the end, and in comparison the pdstmen's strong bacik division, was clearly second best. The game was a. vigorous one right through. Barry Romilly failed to field a full team against Canton Wednesday, but notwith- standing their playing three new stars, they put. UOI a splendid fight, and only lost by 2 goals to nil. Mason and Davies played a. good game for the Wednesdays. Play of a poor standard was seen i-n the Wihartons-Maypoleans game, the Whartons winning by 4 to 2. Cardiff Ivys did well to run Penarth Pariah Church to a goal at Pena-rth.
AIR RIFLE SHOOTING. I
AIR RIFLE SHOOTING. I CABDJFF AND DISTRICT. S. w. L. D. Pts. Mbe?t 21 19 ? 0 .38 Victoria 20 i:' 0 36 Duke of York .21 17 3 1 35 Atlas. 20 17 3 0.. M Adelphi 21 16 5 0.. 32 Splott Conservative 21 13 8 0 2,6 Engineers 21 12 8 1 25 Tudor. 20 10 10 0.. 20 Oak 21 7 13 1 li York. 21 6 15 0 Stag 20 5 14 1 11 Splotland 20 5 15 0 10 Cardiff City 21 2 19 0.. 4 GARDLFF LICENSED VICTUALLERS. S. W. L. D. Pts. Stuart 32 30 1 1.. 61 .An char.. 32 28 3 1 57 A.O.P 32 26 6 0 52 Queen's .32 25 7 0 50 Moira 32 23 9 0 46 Barbarians 32 22 10 0 44 Rover 32 20 12 0 40 Wdstgate 32 17 15 0 34 W,3,t gate  'I W  e s.. 32 17 15 0 34 17 15 0.. 3.t Lord Windsor 32 15 17 0 60 St.g and Hounds 32 12 18 2.. 26 Roath. 32 14 180 28 Moulder .32 9 23 0..18 Anglesea 32 8 24 0 16 CARDIFF ASSOCIATION. S. w. L. D. Pts. Penarth P.5.A. _h. 18 17 1 0 34 Birehgrove 18 16 2 0..32 Llandough. 19 14 5 0 28 Dowlais -17 14 3 0 28 Grange Gas Works 18 14 4 0..23 Grange Liberal 18 12 6 0.. 24 St. Paul's 17 11 6 0 ..22 Settlement -18 9 9 0 18 Victoria Institute 19 9 10 0 18 Hannah-street .18 6 11 1.. 13 St. Peter's 17 6 11 0 12 Grange Temperance 19 5 13 1 11 St. Agnes 19 4 15 0.. 8 St. German's 18 3 15 0 6 Saltmead Hall 17 3 14 0 6 BRLB-G-END AND DISTRICT. s. W. L. D. Pta. tMerthyrmawr 13 12 1 0 24 Y.M.C.A 13 11 1 1 2i St. llltyd's 13 10 3 0 20 Ffaldau Institute 13 8 4 1 17 Coytiuhen 13 8 5 0.. 16 G. W. R- .Inctituto 13 7 6 0 14 Laleeton 10 3 7 tl 6 Bwenny 10 2 8 0 4 St. John's 12 2 10 0 4 St. Robert's 13 2 11 0.. 4 Hope Institute 9 0 9 0 0 MERTHYR AND DISTRICT. s. W. L. D. Pts. Merthyr Conservative 16 15 1 0 30 Aberfan 15 14 1 0 28 16 13 3 0 26 M.E.T. 16 13 3 0.. 26 Murdy 16 10 5 1.. 21 Lamb.. 16 8 8 0 16 Bee 1678 1 15 .Ni a cq is 6 9 1 13 Pentrcbach Conservative.. 15 5 10 0 id Volunteer 15 3 11 1.. 7 SKITTLES CARDLFF AND DISTRICT. P. W. L. D. Pts. Barrv Holton 28 23 3 0 48 Cardiff City. 26 20 6 0 40 Bute Docks 26 19 6 1.)9 Greyhound. 25 16 9 0..32 Four Elms 26 16 10 0 52 Barry Central. 26 15 11 0 ..30 Oddiel)ows 26 15 11 0..30 :M.<\indy 26 12 1%2 26 Canton Conservative 25 12 12 1 2. Central Liberal 26 12 14 Q.. 24 New Park Liberal 26 12 14 0.. 4 Penarth Dock. 27 12 15 0 ..24 Plymouth Rock .?6 12 14 0 24 Roath Liberal. 26 11 14 1 23 RingWitliMi IV. 26 11 14 "1 23 Irish Institute. 27 8 13 1.. 17 Pena-rth Plymouth, 26 7 18 1 15 Clyde 26 6 20 0 ..12 -The positions in the above tables do not include to-day's matctoee.
RHYMNEY VALLEY SOCCER, I
RHYMNEY VALLEY SOCCER, I As the season advances interest in the Second Division becomes keener and keener, and he would be a daring pro-phet to attempt to proph-esy the final position off the several clubs. At present Cwm and Trcedyrhiw tie for the leading place, only a slight differ- | ence in goal averages sepa rating them, while Aberaman, Gilfacb, and New Tredegar are following closely on their heels. Laet Satur- day three games were down for decision, and in two of them the home elabs gained over- whelming victories. Cwm overcoming Bed- linog by 7 to 1, and Troedyrhiw defeating Aberaman after a splendid encounter by 4 goals. Dowlais failed to make good their I fixture with Bargoed. In the Third Division Treharris. Juniors, by reason of their splendid 6—2 victory over Troedrhiw, now beoome leaders. The prcigrcM of this club in its initi al season is something phenomenal, and on present form they bid fair to win this division. A.bert-ysewg visited Dowlais and repeated their performance of the previous Satur- day at home, the game ending 1—1, honours easy.
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BILLIARDS. I: ♦
BILLIARDS. ♦ 19.-CANNONS IN BAULK. By RISO LEVI (Copyrlrht). As aiready stated, when playing a cannon off the top cushion with both object balls a considerable distance from the top cushion* the most certain way of getting the çannon is by means of a half-stroke, provided that the position is suoh that the cannon is on from some spot in the D by means of a h-alf* ball stroke, and provided also that a half- ball stroke can be played without amy fear of a kiss taking place between the t'ue ball and the first object ball. In many positions, however, although a cannon off the toP cushion can be made quite easily from the D by moans of a. plain half-ball-stroke, and, although a half-ball stroke cannot possibly cause a kiss to take place between the cue bail and the first object ball, the cannoO cannot be pla-yed as a nlain half-stroke with- out great risk of losing the white when this ball is the first object ball. In some posi- tions a true half-ball stroke would certainly pot the white, and in other positions, although a true half-ball stroke would not send the white down, a cannon played as a half-ball stroke witlic-ut side mig-ht easily caoi-se the white to be lost owin go to the contact net being a true half-ball one, though, to all intents and pu, a half- ball one, especially as judged by the throw- off ansrie DIAGRAM 5Sr.-A cliuion off the top c-ushion. Bet ball Sin. from the top cushion and 28Vn. irom the side cushion. Object white 18iin. from the top cushion and 12iin. from the side cushion. The caimon is a half-bail stroke without side from the end of the D, but such a stroke generally causes the object whi to enter the corner rocket. The correct way of playing the cannon is shown oil Diagram 582. Diagram 531 illustrates one of these com- monly occurring positions, and also illus- trates how the white may be lost when tho cannon is played off the white by means of a plain half-ball stroke. Diagram 5BZ shows the object balls in exactly the same position as on Diagram 581, and illustrates the correct way of playing the oa-nnon. It will be noticed that the cue ball is spotted very differently, and this alteration of the angle precludes aJl" possi- bility of a half-ball stroke potting the white. To compensate for the altered spotting of the cue ball the stroke must be played with running side, and drag- should also be used <It DIAGRAM aoi.—A CiUtwii «. £ tne top cushion. A half-ball stroke with running side. Object balls situated exactly as on Diagram 582. Cue ball a few tootles from the far end of the D. A h'Jf-ball stroke cannot pot the white. in order to check the speed of the cue ball previous to its contact with the white. This cannon can be made by means of a thinner than half-ball stroke with side, but long distance strokes ehoOuld never be played in this manner when a balf-ball stroke will serve owing to the un reliability of thin contacts as com- pared with half-ball ones'. An exception to this rule, of course, occurs when the position is such that a kiss may easily tajic place a3 the result of a half-ball stroke. Mr. Levi's articles appear every Saturday in the "Evening Express." No. 1 of this series appeared on October 3.
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