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Merthyr v Hull
Merthyr v Hull OPENING OF THE NEW GROUND I Sinoe last season, when they occupied the College Field, Merthyr Northern UniOtt Club have transferrd themselves to new and more convenient quarters. TIle enclosure now situated at Rhydycar has ample accommo- dation for a huge crowd. It is well appointed in every respect, and, moreover, the surface is as level as the proverbial billiard-table. The committee are certainly to be heartily congratulated upon their enterprise in this direction in the face of numerous difficulties. The club's new home was formally opened to-day, when the inau- gural match was played -,N-ith Hull. The fixture was apeciall^ attractive, inasmuch as for the past two years the visitors have figured as finalists in the Northern Union C'halleillge Cup, and just failed to capture the coveted trophy. On Thursday last, Hull opened their engagements, and administered a sound defeat to Bradford, whom they van- quished by 18 points to 3. The most notable abstention from the visitors' ranks was Phil Thomas, who is stated to have taken seriously to the game again, and would have proved exceedingly valuable in the three-quarter line. The Merthyr ranks included three of the disbanded Mid-Rhondda. team-Palmer Griffiths, Norris, and Jones. Owing to an injury, Harrison, a clever half-back, was unable to turn out. Teams:— Hull: Back, W. H. Taylor; three-quarter backs, A. D. Morton, J. Devereaux, Greg Rogers, and Edward Rogers; ha, Andeivon (captain) and Wallace; forwards, Herridge, Holder, Boy leu, Connet, Walton, and Havelook. Merthyr: Back, Palmer Griffiths; three- quarter backs, Wyatt Reed, P. Paddison, C. P. Lewis, and "Ponty" Thomas; half-backs, Syd Jones and W. Harris; forwards, D. c- Davie* (captain), Dan Lewis, Norris, 1\ Bevan, E. Jenkins, and T. Jones. Referee: Mr. Piatt (Swinton). THE GAME..1 I A good crowd was present, in spite UL fact that a violent storm of wind and rain swept over the ground, when Hull started in the face of the elements. The game wa's fairly evenly contested at the outset, neither side for a. time gaining much a.(hantage. After a penalty had failed Rogers .fJlull) was mbre successful from a mark, and put his side two points ahead  The home ?eam ?rked ah?.d and got w-eU into Hull territory, but Norton saved the situation. The game temperari y stopped   iiig to all in-jaumre ll kyted mporarily istopl>ed owing to an injury to Syd James. On the resumption, the homesters went awa.y in style, and gained a big slice of territory. A bunch of forwards got to the Hull line, and an almost certain soore was lost .through the leather striking the post and re-bounding into play It was distinctly hard lines. At this stage the Merthyr men were going strong The forwards, led by D. B. Davies, were most prominent in getting posseasion, b it they failed at the crucial moment. Play was stubbornly contested, and Norton, the cx-Australian, was more than once cautioned. No addition was made to the score before the interval. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Hull 1 0 2 Merthyr 0 0 0 From the re-start the Yorksihiremen looked like going through with a try, but the fine kicking of Paddison brought relief. Taylor then saved a forward rush which looked like yielding something tangible. The venue was changed when Palmer Griffiths failed to touch down behind the posts, but the Ritua- tion was saved by Wyatt Reed. A pretty mark by Taylor stopped another fine for- ward rush, with Norris leading. Penalties for infringement were given to both side-- and on two occasions Hull narrowly missed adding to their points, the leather falling under the ba.r. The visitors were persistent, however, in their attacks, and just on the call of time Morton, receiving in a good posi- tion, dropped a goal for Hull. There was no further scoring. Final score: G. T. P'ts. I HuLl 2 0 4 3dertbyr 0 0 o COMMENTS. I The weather conditions were simply abominable, and was absolutely against a fine exposition of the Rugger code. The press a rrangeinents were also quite inadequate, only a seat being provided for the pressmen, who were unprotected against the drenching rain and wind-swept ground, making it almost impossible for them to give an ade- quate description of the play. Perhaps the Northern Union -committee will take this matter up. As to the play, it was fairly evenly divided, although HuH's superiority in the second half was more pronounced. They confined themselves chiefly to long kicking, and the Merthyr forwards got more first possession, and were thus enabled to put their backs into motion. Palmer Griffiths, the home full-back, hardly realised expectations, but Wyat.t, Reed and Paddison were quite safe in the third line. At half Syd James and Harries made an admirable pair, and worked together splen- didly. In the forward division D. B. Davies, th,o captain,, proved a useful leader to a sound pack, amongst whom Norris and Dan Lewis deserve mention. For the visitors the most prominent men were Taylor, the custodian, and Moreton and Devereux (the ex-Australian" three-quarters). The halves were somewhat weak, and the forwards failed against the Merthyr pack.
WIGAN V HUNSLET I
WIGAN V HUNSLET I At Wigan at Central Park, before 12,000.1 Both teams introduced new players, and play was keenly contested. Wigan opened the scoring, Leytham kicking two goals and Whittaker scored a try, which Leytham improved. Following the interval, Sbarrook and Leytham added goals. Walsh scored for Hiinslat, Parr missing goal. Final iccre: Wigan, 13 points; Hunsilet, 3.
B ARItCW V. ROCHDALE HORNETS.…
B ARItCW V. ROCHDALE HORNETS. I At Barrow. Playing with a strong W'ind'j Bochdaje had a, little the better of matters, and towards the close of the first p()rion Loea.ii kicked a penalty for Barrow. 1n the second half Barrow had most of tihe play. Dob-on scored through a mistake by Baxter, while ICewin followed with another try, Gif- ford kicking two goals. Logan was sent iiff for fouling. Result: -Barro,w, 12 points; Rochdale Hornets, nil. BRAMLEX V. HUDDERS FIELD. A finely contested game throughout. The II udders field backs passed brilliantly. In the first half a couple of tries was scored by Davies. amd Wrigley. Bramley failed to score, and the teams crossed over Hudders- :fi,e-Icl six points to Bran, ley nil. Play ruled faster after the interval. Result: Hudders- field, 17 points; Bramley, 3 points. Par row, 12pte; Rochdale Hornets, nil. Batley, 13pts; Bradford, 5pts. York, 13pts; Dewsbury. nil. Leeds, llpts; Halifax, 8pts. Wigan, 13pts; Hunslet, 3:pts. Runcorn, 13j»t»; Saltord, opts.
RUGBY.I
RUGBY. I Cardiff. Corinthians, 2 goals; Christchnrch W#5ton), 2 goals. Manchester United, 2; Bury, 0. Pontlottyn, 2; Cwmbaoh, 1. Troedyrhiw Sta!^Reserves, 4 goals; Tre- harris Albicns. 1 gbal. Final: Ijeeds, llpts.; Halifax, 8pts. Half-time: Crumlin, nil; Abergavenny, nil.
ASSOCIATION. I
ASSOCIATION. I Ystrad Mynach, 3; Trelewis, 2. Sunderland, 2; Preston North End, 1. Final: Treharris, 5 goals; Barry, nil. Scorers in second half, Phillips (2) and Barlow. Final score .—Sheffield Wednesday, 1 goal; Middlesbcrough, 1 goal. Final ;-Nottingham Forest, 2 .goa16; Notts County, 1 goal.
Pay- for Play Penalty
Pay- for Play Penalty WALLABIES EXPELLED Sydney, Saturday.—The Rugby Union of I Australia has expelled from the Union twelve of the players of the Wallabies foot- ball team which visited England last season ior agreeing to play under Northern Union rules against the Kangaroos, the profes- sional team which visited England at the same time. It is understood that they are receiving £100 each. The news of the expulsion from the Rugby Union of Ausralia of twelve of the players who participated in last season's Colonial tour, for agreeing to play against a profes- sional! side under Northern Union rules, awakened much interest in Scotland, but occasioned no great surprise. From the first the Scottish Rugby autho- rities regarded the Colonials' visit with die- favour,vSHJij their determination not to give the Colonials dates drew upon them a great amount of adverse criticism. Even in Scot- land manyregard,-d their action as harsh and unjustified. In Scotland, however, the latest intelligenoe is regarded as a vindica- tion of the unoom promising attitude acsumed by the Scottish Union in reference to Colonial tours, and as likely to strengthen Scotland's position in the international councils of the game.
DINAS POWIS SPORTS ABANDONED__I
DINAS POWIS SPORTS ABANDONED I The Din as-Po wis cricket team were to have met Oardiff St. Andrew's a.t Dinae Powis this afternoon, but owing to the bad state. of the weather the match was declared off. The local bowling team had a fixture with Vic- toria, Weeton, but this also had to be aban- doned, as well as the practice match of the local Rugby team. NEWPORT HARRJERS' SPORTS OFF. I The we.a.ther was so bad at Newport to-day that it was decided to postpone the Newport I Harriers' Sports until next Saturday.
SPORT FOR MERTHYR I
SPORT FOR MERTHYR I As will be pcen from our advertisement columns, Mr. Percy Jacobs intends promot- ing some big foot iraicing handicaps during the coming season on the new athletic grounds at Rhydycar, Merthyr. They ebcuAd prove a. very, aotoactive feature.
IDEVON ALBION V BRIDGWATER…
DEVON ALBION V BRIDGWATER ALBION • I These teams opened their season at Devon- port this afternoon, and among the new faces was Lismore, who last year played on the wing for Bristol. He opened the scoring with a capital try, and before the interval Hawking also crossed, Hayiman goaliiig. In the second half Lismore scored, Hayman again goaling, but then Bridgewater pressed, but could not cross. Hawkings scored a fine try. The Albions opened the season by a clever win. Fi-na-I ccol-e: G. T. P'ts. Devonport Albion 2 2 16 Bridgwater Albion 0 0 0
IPONTYPOOL V RISCA
I PONTYPOOL V RISCA Ponitypool opened their season to-day by meeting ILLs-oa, la6b season's cha.mpioms of the Morimouthsh i re Yail-eys League, at Pcrrtypaoil. A late start was made. Teams:- Bontypo-ol: Back, M. William's; tfaree-qua-r- ter back6, AV. Thomas, Rees Thoina.s, H. Carter, and P. S. Adey. half^back»s F. Pro&ser and E. L-loytl; forwards, A. Russell, E. Carr, W.Prp^ser r. Hallf G. Onions C. Gibbons, F. Cook, and G. Jcihiis. E-isoa Back, G. Packer; tbree-quart-er 'baciks, E. Watkins, J. Sanders, James, and G. BaH.en; h.aJf-ha'ok\ W. Davies and J. Davies; forwards, W. Jones, C. Moirg-an, E. Hamble- ton, E. Smith, H. Smith, W. Pelhng, Look- wood, and A. N. 0>tiher.
I NEATH V NEATH DISTRICT
I NEATH V NEATH DISTRICT Played a.t Neath in heavy rain, the District team playing only fourteen men. The Lds- tnct opened the scoring with a try by Parry + and soon afterwards Harris .(Neath Juniors) added another ior them. NeathaU cored an unconverted try for Neath "H O'I!16 Neat,h m?n had the better of the second t?' ^rr5vF- R?s. J. BMn.n?n, and Tom  ??S tries, one of w?ich Edw.?1? converted, fh? District fia?ed to score agwn. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. ath District League 0 2 6 ??th 0 1 3 Ne?,th iiaIecore: g. p.ts. dv earth 1 4 17 ?€at.h District. 0 2 6
IPENYGRAIG V CANTONI
PENYGRAIG V CANTON Played at the Mid-Rhondda Ground, Tony- pandy. Teams: — PenygDa.tg: Full back, Griffiths; three- quarter backs" Wells, Dai Davies, Chatterton, a Havard; half-baoks, Johnny Lewis and J, ones; forwards, Ponsford, Bob Jenkins, do nd jy',v i"U)r,e' Holder, Ben Thomas, Rawlins, and Evan Evans. Canton; lull back, Irving; three-quarter oacks, Jones, John, James, and Gleeson; half- ba.cks, Davies a,nd Rees; forwards, Jenkins, Hoot,t, Crean, Bushel Williams, Rayner, Smith, And Dalrymple. Referee, M.r. Evan John (Pontypridd). The weather was so wretched wihen the teams fielded that football was almost im- possible, and but for the fact that the Peny- gra-ig coniimittep, desired to ^e how tHe new men-Wells (from Durham) and Howard —would isihape it-h-L, same would probably have been abandoned. The weather how- ever, prevented a good fihow, pltsy being merely a scramble in the mud. There was no score in tihe first half. Half-time score: G. T. P'te. I Penygraig o' 0 0 Canton 0 0 0
BRIDGWATER RESERVES VI -MACKINTOSH
BRIDGWATER RESERVES V I MACKINTOSH At Bridgwater. Teams :— Mackintosh: Back, Welsh; three-quarter beclte, Bogera Timothy, Smith, and Harris; half-backs. Gibbon and M'Cann; forwards. O'Brien, Woolridge, Fenton, Merrett, Ferris, Meyrick, Snell, and Fie her. Bridgwater: Back, Betty; three-quarter baciks. Facey, Parsons, Bell, and Hayeham; half-backs, James and Bell; forwards, Par- sons, Silke, Chorley, Slade, Jennings, Chid- gey. Reed, and Chalker. Heavy rain made the ground slippery, and play was largely forward, the home pack showing to the best advantage, and from bustling work they nearly scored on several occasions. Mackintosh improved, but Bridg. water responded with a long dribble, and Reed scored under the poets, no goal result- ing. Bridgwater maintained their supremacy, and kept the visitors penned in their 25, play being very scrambling. Half-lime score: G. T. p't.B. j Bridgwater Reserves 0 13 Cardiff Mackintosh 0 0 0 ine vtsitors improved at the start of the second half, and had hard Mnes in not draw- ing leveL as Mackintosh were pressing co.i- tinuouely. Bridgwater had to touch down several times. Bridgwater then had a turn of  attacking, and narrowly mi&,?M a try, &ut play generally was very eerambled. There I was no further scoring. Jnnal score; G. T. PIS. Bridgwater Reaervas 0 1 3 Cardiff Mackintosh 0 0 0 I — )
TREORKY V PENYLANI
TREORKY V PENYLAN I The openin gmatch of the season at Tre- orky was to have been played to-day, but the weather conditions prevented the game taking place. Penylan arrived at the head- quarters. and it was agreed to postpone the match until January 1.
LEICESTER V STRATFORD-ON-AVON
LEICESTER V STRATFORD-ON- AVON At Leicester in splendid weather. Leicester were superior a.t all points, and 'Seored tries by Watson, Smith, and La-.vrie, one of which was converted. In the second portion Lei- cester were immensely the superior, and added tries by Kenreth, Wood (three), Hop- kins, Heard, George Wood, and Percy Ijawrie I Four were converted. Final ec&re. G T. Pts. I.'2ictr 5 'l¿ 43 I .Stratford-o,u,Ai,on 0 0 0
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Half-time score Goals. Newport Barbarians 3 Abertill'ery o
RUGBY UNION I
RUGBY UNION I Devonport Albion, 16pts; Bridgwater, nil. I Leicester. 43pts; Stratford-on-Avon, nil.
PILL HARRIERS' " KICK-ABOUT."…
PILL HARRIERS' KICK-ABOUT." It was thought that there would have been on the Pill Harriers' ground this afternoon the first practice match of the season, but as the weather was so bad, and many of the rlar players were away, a gen-eral "kick- a-bout" only took place. I
ESSEX V. AUSTRALIANS.I
ESSEX V. AUSTRALIANS. I THE GAME ABANDONED. Kesiijt of corresponding match 111 iwb:-Austraitans, 156 and 319; Iksex, 107 end 164 for nine. A. drawn game. Rata prevented this match being refused at Layton till four o'clock. Essex then resumed their second innings, but with the soore raised to 75 without fur- ther loss rain came on again and the match was abandoned as a draw. Srores.- ESfcEX Fj?t innings. Second tnnt*? F 'L.. Ctter. b () o Leaner 19 b O'Conccr 0 J.  D-ugl?u, b O'Connor.. 33 not out 15 Major Tujner, c Cartei b 32 U COJMOR O N()T out 32 C, hey, b M'Cartney 46 Rev. F. Gillingham, c Cotter, b O'Connor .73. Carpenter, c Gotter, b li,c.rtney 22 Beeves, b O'Connor. 20 Gibson, not out 15 BUcknham c Carter, b 0' Coil no 10 Young, Ibw, b O'Connor 0 M-d, b Cotter 0 Extras 25 Extraa. 10 Total TeZ Total (1) 57 AUSTRAJUANS. First inniass. Second innidgs. Carter, c Gibson, b Bucken- ham 32 Whitty, b Young 2. Bardsley, c Douglas, b Buck- enham "66. Trumper, c Uarpeuter, b Young 71 Ransford, lbw, b Beevee 40 Gregory, c Gibson, b Bucken- o M'Cartney, b Young 2. M'Alister, not out z7 Hopkins, c Gibson, b Dou?iaa 22 Cotter, b I)Ous 1 g?¿.o, b tugl?s t Extras 14 Total 2/8
YORKSHIRE V. M.C.C. I
YORKSHIRE V. M.C.C. I Result of Corresponding match lut year:—Yorkshire, 323 and 208 for five (innings declared); M.C.C., 2,1 and 72 fcrr no wicket. A drawn game. M.C.C. First ItAnings. Second innlnge. Tarrant, b Eirbt 8 b Drake 96 M. C. Bird, b Newsitead 6b Hirst 7>7 S. Day, c Hunter, b Newetead 0 c Hirst, b Newstead 4 K. Hatchings, lbw, b Rhodes.. 35 c Wilson, b Haigh 13 King, c Bothery, b Haigh 45 c Wilkinson, b Haigh 8 W. B. Burns, b Newstead 0 b Newstead 64 Hon. M. Herbert, b Newstead 3 b Newstead 0 A. Eeif, C Newstead, b Rhodes 0 not out 52 Thompson, not out 16 not out 1 Bird, lbw, b Rhodes. 1. H. D. :.eeson.oower, b Haigh 1 Extras. 9 Extras 24 Total .124 Total (7) .298 beeond inningB declared closed. YORKSHIRE. First inninga Second innings. Rhodes, c and b Belf 101 c Relf, b Burns. 16 Wilton, c Bird, b Burns 9 b Thompeon 9 Denton, c Bird, b Burns 2 b Thompson 37 Bothery, o Bird, b Burus 1 c Day, b Thom-pson. 6 Hixet, c and b Burns 0 net out 25 Drake, b Burns 3not oilt 22 Wilkinson, b Thompson 14 Bates, c Thomieon, b Relf.. 27 Newstead, c Keif, b Thompson 21 Haigh, c King, b Relf 14 Hunter, not out 1. Extr. 10 L,-xt=is 1 Total .203 Total (4) _116
SUSSEX V. PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR).
SUSSEX V. PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR). At Merthyr to-day. This match was delayed until one o'clock. A start then made, Plymouth-Mer- thyr going in to bat, amd at the luncheon interval they had sourod 30 without loss. During the interval heavy rain act in amd the game had to be abandoned. Score:— PLYMOUTH (MiSRTHYR). Stapleton, not out 4 1 Tenfold, not out — 25 extras — — .„ 1
IWestern League I
I Western League I MARDY V PAULTON ROVERS At Mardy. The weather was wild a.nd the attendance small. Pault.on arrived without their full complement, jtnd Hill. of Mardy, acted a6 substitute. Owing to Tite missing his train, the homesters started with ten men. Teams Mardy: Goal, W. Williams; backs, liligh Jones and C. Jones; half-baelis, Nash, Griitlths, and T. Jones; forwards, Alden, Lewi,, Latham, Busli, and Tite. Paulton Kovers: Goal, Salvidge; backs, Carter and i>neariie; iiall-backs, Salvi<ig,e, Hill, and Coughlan; forwards, Royal, bal- vidge, Salvidge, Coug-hlan, and Watts. Keteree, Mr. Jr-cnnett (Bristol). The homesters had the benefit of the wind and rain, which went greatly in their favour. Some pretty play of forward, work resulted in Bush gcoriug:, and this was quickly fol- lowed by another goal trom Latham. At length the visitors went away, but Williams saved ma.g-niflcently. Tite now came on the field, and at once played the ball acrcls the mouth of the seal, enabling Lewis to .find the net. The visitors' defence at this stage com- pletely collapsed, and the home forwards ran through. Latham, BiusJi and Lewis scoring in rapid succession. Half-time score: Coa-to. i!:rin" {}t. I Paultan 0 After the change of ends the game was still I one-sided, but, in tvpite of the weather, a irare pace was ke.pt up. The deience of Carter I and Salvidge was 'particularly good, but a fine centre enabled Lewis to again score. After spasmodic bursts by Baulton, Lewis further increased the home team's lead. Final score: Goals. I Ma-rdy 9 :rn Õ Though the weather was so bad, some pretty footwork was seen by the home for- wards. The p?)m should be awarded to Lewis for his ,plei?,did sboot.ing and dashing play. Williams, in .goal, had too little to do to enable one to jit age his work.
! EBBW VALE V CAERLEON_I
EBBW VALE V CAERLEON I This Monmouth&Mre League match was played on the D?*? Ground. Ebbw VaL?. There was a great deal of int.eræt taken in the event, as it would decide whether Caer- leon or Cwm would be the champions of the league. There was a gcod attendance when the te-ams lined cut as fodlow:- Ebbw Vale: Goal, Bain ton; backs, Lloyd and Brown; half-backs, Tagg, G. Brown, and Golidismiith; forwaids, Bowker, Petticoim, Fryers, liart, and Davies. CaerLeom: Goal, Bieasley; backs, Wreford and Hopkins; half-backs, Thoban, Clapp, and Jones; forwards, Wiliiams, Parry, E. Janer,, T. Williams, and H. Jones Referee, Mr. Ja.rmans Llanbradach. Caerleon started, but Ebbw Vale eoon P'J<t up. a. hot atta.ck, and. a goal was mis&ed in. the ftrtst few minutes. Goldsmith and Brown got the ball among the iforwards. and two or three of the latter tried to get it into the net, but it was left for Petti can to put in the [finishing touch, and scored the first goal of the seacrjon. After this pla-y seemed to be very even. Just before half-time E'bbw Vale scored the second goal. Half-time Bcore. Goals.  Ebbw Vale .I. :C 2 Caerleon 0 1
RADSTOCK V MERTHYR I
RADSTOCK V MERTHYR I Ait, Hadstock, in. dull, rainy weather, before a small number of spectators. Teams:- Radetocik: Goal, Carpenter; backs, Young and Sawyers; half-backs, Coleman, G. Latchem, and Paget; forwards, S. Latchem, T. Latchem, Dowling., Moon., and Moore. Merthyr; Goal, Dåw; backs, Davies and Wnightman; haJf-baeks, Kelley, Bromley, and Churchill; forwards, T. W. Davies, AVoot- ten, Hawsihall, WhittakeT, and A. N. Other. Referee: Mr. F. Curtis, Bristol. Merthyr arrived two hours before the kick- <?i. at 3.?0. They were short of Pemberton, IN f 1)?o was injured at Stoke on Wednesday, and Jlawphall took his place. Radstook were dis- appointed in some of their expected pi aye ns. Sawyers, a promising young "goalie," and Parfitt, a clever right back, were absent; also Hyman, the veteran centre torward, Rad- stock's chances of success were at a minimum. Winning the toss, the Welshmen had a great advantage from the slope, the wind blowing a hurricane down the field. Radstock went away nicely, but the visitors soon got together. Carpenter gave a corner from a nice shot from Churchill. Davies placed it well, and Btomley opened the score. Some even exeha/tiges followed, and after a nioe I move Bromley scored from forty yards out. Quarter-time score: Merthyr, 2; Radstock, 0. Carpenter saved scairtly from 'Knowshall, and a free fell to the homesters j ust cqear of I tihe penalty area. Dowllfmig and Latchem had openings, but failed. The forward worked htis way through, end passing out, to Davies, the latter increased the score. Moore made a fine run but shot too Merthyr had I the best of the exchanges, but Radstock I defended well. Play wtas in mid-field at the interval, with the score:— Half-time soore: Goals. Mert;hr 3 R,%d,s,tmk 0 Final score: Goals. Merthyr 3 Pads took 0/
ABERDARE V CREWE I
ABERDARE V CREWE I Aberdiare played their first match of the season at home to-day, when Cr#w7e were their opponents The weather w, ?,.r, wet, and k?pt a l&r?e number of wouLd-be spec- tators away. Teams:- Aberdiare: Goa.l, Tyler; backs, Goodwin and Goode; toailf-backs, Sam Parker, Robinson, a-ad J oe Lewis; forwards., Bowel 1, T. D. Jones, Bradbury, Leonard, and Tippett. Crewe- Goal, Whit.akeri backs, Hard-ley and Parke; half-hackis, Hollior, Walters, and viokers; forwards, Leicester, Barlow, Davies, Helton, and Wrench. I Referee: Mj-. Morgan Morgan, Nelson. Crewe started operations, but after -ome time the home team got near the visitors' goal, and P. D. Jones sent in a high shot, which found the net. Aberdare again attacked, but the defence of the visitors was very good. At this stage Eowell, who played at outside left, obtained possession, aim put in a beautiful shot. which Whittaker saved. Aberdare maintained an aggressive attitude, and at length a smart rushing movement enabled them to get within range, and Brad- bury, the home centre forward, scored with a low shot. Half-time soore: GoaJe.  At)6i'da.re. 2 ¿e'a.. o I Aberdare re-etsrted against the rain and I wind. 'Kenton, off the visiting left wing, shot hard, but Tyler, the (home oustodiian saved at full lemgth. Then Aberdare got arway, and Robin&oii was robbed of the ball when in I good position-. The homesters then settled down to a warin attack, and T. D. Jones was io-aled within the penalty area. The same pla-yer took tihe .kick, and the ball struck the bar. Leonard met it 011 the re-fbonnd, and took a shot, Robintson heading through. After some give-and-take play Aherdare got away to the other end, where Howell gave a beautiful pass to T. D. Jones, who scored the fourth goal for the homesters. A few minutes later Bowell got away on his own, and scored nuanber five for Aberdare. Firm.Isoor.e Goals. Abord,a-re 5 0 Aberdare created a good impression in their first, match. The new men gave a good axjeount of themselves. Leonard, at inside ri-glht, was very smart, ,and Bradbuiryga;ve a fine display at cen.tre forward. Gcrcd and Tyler also did remarkably well.
I TON PENTRE V KINGSWOOD I…
I TON PENTRE V KINGSWOOD I ROVERS -1 Played at Ton Pentre. Operations com- menced 50 minutes late, and within three minutes the homestera had established a lead through Tom Da.vies, who easily defeated Iœs. Play had scarcely re-etarted before Fyfe, a.fter evading several d,.f",= I scored a second goal for Ton. The homesters continued on the aggressive, and, following a corner, Reed notolied the third point. The Rovers now brightened up, and, after a pretty effort, Warlack placed the ball in the net, Pe.rcival being injured in the effort to save. Ton Pentre: Goal, Percival; baokii, J. Jones and Pimsall; half-backs, J. Williams, W. Jonee, and A. Evans; forwards, Roberts, Reed, Fyfe, T. Davies, and Parry. Kingston Rovers: Goal, MQSS; backs, Smith and Hart; half-backs. Fudge, lavet, and Pad- field; forwards, Babbag.e, Worlook, Spring, Woolacott, and Burton. Referee. J Thomas (Bristol). Half-time seore: Goals. I Toon Pentre 6 Kingewood Rovers 1
TRIAL AT NELSON I
TRIAL AT NELSON I Nelson Soccer Club had an inteiiesting trial to-day, and, judging by the n umber of csturdy players who entered the field, the prospects of a successful season are exceed ing-ly bright, and it will be 110 easy matter for the com- mittee to select tdfeir team.
¡BARRY DOCK ALBIONS V I CARDIFF…
BARRY DOCK ALBIONS V I CARDIFF CITY This contest took place on the Buttrills, Barry, thin afternoon, in a continuous down- pour of rain. The Albions oommenced with the slope in their favour, and were soon given a penalty, E. Westall scoring with the kick. Shortly afterwards W. Price placed the home- sters two up. The citizens then got away, and H. Evans, defeating the Barry baoks, neatly netted. The weather being so w-et it ,,a,theT being so w-ot it was agreed to proceed without an interval, and it wa6 not long before Evans put Cardiff City level, the same player adding the third goa,l shortly afterwards. For some time the Albions were hemmed in, the Oa-rd if flans being more active, but a breakaway by the homesters resulted in W. Price registering the equalising point just before the end. Final score •. Goals I Ba,rry Dock Albions .3 Cardiff City. 3
IBRITHDIR V NERTHYR RESERVES…
BRITHDIR V NERTHYR RESERVES I Played at BTithdir in connection with the Glamorgan league. Merthyr pressed strongly. Leonard let hiffleelf in, bu-,tritlidir soon re- taliated, through Morgan* the score at half- time being one all. Re-starting, Brithdir pressed, and experienced hard lines. Just on the call of trrne Merthyr secured the lead in a simple fashion, Hughes, the home cus- todiajj, sending the ball through his own soal. Final score Goals. Merthyr Reserves 2 l Brrthdir .1.
EVERTON V. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS.
EVERTON V. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS. At Goodison Park, 'before 20,000 spectators, in dull weather. Everton were at full strength, with the exception that Mountford played for Turner, injured. The 'Spurs had their full strength. At, the opening play was even, but Everton were the first to feel t,he pressure. The backs were safe, however. Everton then attacked, and Boreham saved grandly from Young. Later Middlemiss scored for the 'Spurs, and White equalised. Young scored the second for Everton. Inter- val Everton two goals; 'Spurs, one goal. I SUNDERLAND V. PRESTON NORTH END. I At Roker Park in fine weother, before 12,C{}) spectators. The play was bright, and there was little to choose between the teams. Roose was first called upon, and he saved several shots, putting one over the bar from Platt. M'Bride was also called upon several times, and was not found wanting. Close on half-time Holley scored from a penalty and Danson equalised in the last moment. CHELSEA V. LIVERPOOL. At Chelsea in fine, dull weather, before 30,000 spectators. Ormiston Lincoln replaced Birnie at centre half for Chelsea, who had much the better of the opening play. From a p,ass by Warren, Windridge scored after eight minutes. Hewitt equalised after twenty minutes from a centre by Goddard, but ten minutes later Hilsdon was badly fouled by Charlton in the penalty area and himself scored. Interval, Chelsea, 2; Liverpool, 1. I MANCHESTER UNITED V. BURY. About 23,000 spectators witnessed this match at Clayton to-day. The visitors had much the best of matters. Though losing the toss, they were, however, weak in front of goal, and James Turnbull scored for the United after twenty minutes' play. Bury had the best of play, but the United Klef-ence was too strong, and at the interval the score stood: I-Maneheter United, one goal; Bury, nil. BLACKEURM ROVERS V. NEWCASTLE UNITED. At Blackburn before about 10,000 spectators. The Rogers were early aggressive, Latheron opening the scoring after six minutes. New- castle improved, Rutherford firing in a hot shot, which Ashcroft, saved, the Rovers resum- ing the attack. Davies sand Latheron tested Lawrence with beauties. Rutherford dashed along the Newcastle right and bore down upon the Rovers' goal, but, Ashoroft cleared well Newcastle had a goal disallowed for off-side. Lawrence saved from Aikens's head. Int-erya] :-Blackburn Rovers, 1 goel; New- castle United, nil. WOOLWICH ARSENAL V. SHEFFILD UNITED. The weather was dull and threatening when the teams met at riumetead to-day before 31,000 spectators Both sides were well represented, though Dick anpe,a,red instead of Duoait for 'tihe Arsenal. She eld kicked off, amd the opening exchanges favoured the Arsenal, Ldvcpley ha,vingto save early from Lawrence and Lee. At the other end Mac- donald did not have a. single shot for 30 minutes. Woolwich continued to press. Half- time Woolwich Arsenal, 0; Sheffield United, O. BOLTON WANDERERS V. ASTON VILLA. I Sflven,t,een thous-and spectators •assembled at Burnden, where the playing pitch was in isplenddd condition, but the weather was some- what drizzly. The Villa team was unchanged but the Wanderers had two .alteration's. Play ¡ was extxe,rn,e,],y fast and interestinig. The visitors were •somewhat the superior, but berth sides wrested corners, which provoked exciting pressure: Edmond'so-n effected grand eaves, but Wallace beat 'him by a furious shot. The Villa's combination eo'intinaied splendid, but tihe Wanderers nearly equalised through Hunter. Interval: Villa, 1; Wanderers, 0. NOTTINGHAM FOREST V. NOTTS I COUNTY. These local rivals opened the league season at the City Ground, Nottingham, before about 12,000 spectators. Palmer, outside left, was the Forest's only fresh face. and he was immediately prominent. Morris, the veteran Welsh international, playing to him specially well. Cantrell, however, tested Ja;mes Iremonger once, but Morris, playing a great game, scored for the Forest in 25 minutes, Emberton missing the kick. There was nothing further in the first half. Interval: Nottingham Forest, 1 goal; Notts County, nil. FINALS. I DIVISION 1. Bolton Wanderers, 1; Aston Villa, 2. Bradford Cdty, 3; Bristol City, 1. Everton, 4; Tottenham Hotspur, 2. Manchester United, Z; Bury, 0. Notts Forest, 2; -,otts County, 1. tyheSield Wednesday, 1; Middlesbrough, 5. Î DIVISION II. Birmingham, 2; Oldham Athletic, 2. Clapton Orient, 2; Gainshrough Trinity, 0. Giossop, 3; Barnsley, 0. Leicester Fosse, 1; Manchester City, 3. Wet Bromwich Albion, 1; Bradlord, o. Lincoln City, 0; Grimsby Town, 0. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Barnsley, 4; Worksop Town, 0. Chesterfield, 2; Bradford, 0. Mexborough, 4; Bradford City, 2. Gainsbro' Trinity, 1; Sheffield Wednesday, 4. Grimsiby Town, 2; Lincoln City, 0. Leeds City, 1; Hull City, 0. Oaetleford, 1; Leicester Fosse, 1. Rotherham County, 2; Notts County, 1. Donoas.ter Rovers, 1; Denaby United, 1. yiieifieid United, 6; Rotherham Town, 1.
-TREHARRIS -V -BARRY I
TREHARRIS V BARRY I Played at Treharris this afternoon in wet weather, before a fair crowd. Teams:- Treharris: Goal, Ernest Brownhill- backs, George Smart (Bristol) and J. T. Griffiths (Wrexham); half-backs, Fred Pickett, Tagg Williams kcapt-aiii), and George Martin (Mer- thyr); forwards, Tom Barlow, Tom Abley iMardy), George Phillips (Bris-tol Rovers), Wallace Jones (Wrexham), and Albert Haw kins (Aberdare) Barry: Goal, Llewjellyn • backs, Bryant and Bilson; half-backs, Johnson, Yarr, and Stillnian; forwards, Burbridge, Wall, Hay- man. Thorn hill, and Iles. Referee, Mr. Summeifield, Bristol. Barry started ,and after a period of even play tried to press, but Bryant relieved. The home left, wing by some pretty play forced matters, and Hawkins was too late. He im- mediately retrieved matters by sending in a nice centre, but Llewellyn saved brilliantly from Paiillips. Wallace Jones next gained applouse by sending a brilliant shot, when placed awkwardly, but Llewellyn was £ »ife. Pretty play by the home forwards saw Abley force an abortive corner. Following the kick-out. Barlow secured a corner, and shot at goal. A minute 14tter Tagg Williams missed a penalty. Barry now took up the running, but only for a short time. Barlow transferred matters and secured an abortive corner kick. Barry continued on the defen- sive, but Phillips sent in a shot which Llew- ellyn saved at the expense of a corner, wheih Hawkins placed nicely, enabling Abley to .s,c,ore the first goal. nait-tinie score: Goals. 1 Barry 0
NEATH SECOND XV. I
NEATH SECOND XV. I The annual meeting in connection with the Neath second fifteen was held last even- ing, Alr. D. H. Davies presiding over a good at,teird,aec,e. lliIL Joe Evans was elected cap- tain, and Mr. Gwyn Thomas vice-captain. Mr. W. E. MOOln "was re-elected secretary, amid Mr. xKe Evans treasurer. There were eleven cam!ida.tey for the committee, and the following- were elected:—Messrs. T. Step- hens, Walter Jones, T. Jenkins, N. R. Phillips, T. lewib, W. J. Davies, and E. Edwards. The Neaith Seconds hold a. t.wo- seasons ground record, and their most recent irecord> shows :—'Mait-ches played 17, lost 6, a'nd drawn 4: points for 156, against; 44. Ifr. D. H. Davies has been appointed chairman of the first fifteen committee, aond Mr. W. Gajbriel vice-captain.
IPONTYPRIDD RUCBY RE-ORCANISEDI
I PONTYPRIDD RUCBY RE-ORCANISED I Mr. Ack Llewellyn: Enthusiastic I As the result of a crowded meeting held at the Park Hotel, Pontypridd, last evening, the Amateur Rugby Club of tb. town has been completely re-organised. At the outset, Dr. Evans, who presided, stated that the club was in a decidedly un- satisfactory position, having an adverse balance of £ 230. Mr. Ack Llewellyn promised that if the olub was re-organised he would take a strong team to Pontypridd on a Thursday, or some other suitable day, to give the club a send- off, while he would also appeal to the Welch Union on their behalf for a grant. (Loud applause.) He saw no reason why the debt should not be wiped off. Mr. Morgan Gritfiths, who was elected cap- tain at the previous meeting, was again pro- posed for that office, and unanimously elected. Mr. Lloyd Jones was eleoted secre- tary of the club, and Mr. David Roberts treasurer. Mr. Ack Llewellyn announced, on behalf of the Welsh Union, that if there was any diffi- culty in obtaining- a suitable ground the Taff Vale Park was at their disposal. (Applause.) It was decided to leave the matter to the committee, on the understanding that the offer of the Welsh Union would remain open in the event of there being any difficulty. The following committee was then elected:— Messrs. Josh O'Neil, Fran k-liawkins, J. Grant, W. H. Todd, Llewelyn Morgan, Ted Morgan, T. Howell, R. B. James, D. M'Gregor, J. Tal-bot, Brodie, W. F. Harris, Geqfge Chick, Jennings, William Watts, Cosslett, and James Price.
Welsh -Powderhall !
Welsh Powderhall RAIN CAUSES POSTPONEMENT I Rain fell in torrents a.t Pontypridd this afternoon:, and it was decided by the pro- moters that owing to the heavy state of the ground it would be inadvisable to go on with the preliminary heats of the Welsh Powder. hall, and, in oonsequenoe, the meeting was postponed until Monday and Tuesday after- noons next, the first, events on each day being timed to et-art asp 4.30. The prelimi- nary li-eats will, be run on Monday, a,nd the semi-finals and finals on Tuesday.
OINDERFOttD V. I>LAXHILiLETiII.I…
OINDERFOttD V. I>LAXHILiLETiII. I C L I In the first half, from pretty bouts of passing, Bradley scored an unconverted try. NiiWet.t and BradLey got over again for Cin- ,d<e¡rf'Oll'<i,' Harrington, converting. Lianthflloth next looked damgerous with a m.oe bout of ipassimg, The last, man losing the baJl. Tea,gue next soared for Harrington, to goal. HaM-tHne score: G. T. P'ts. 1 Ci-nderPoT,d 4 1 22 I Ha.nihiJJ)Qt-? 0 0 0
RUG BY.
RUG BY. At Blaenau Gwent. the Blaenau Gwent club arc looKtng tor- ward to -} very t-uocessiul season. The lol- lo.vii'ig officers have been electedPresident, iIlr. Patey; •■hairman, Mr. J. Burris (re- elected); vice-chairman, Mr. lladyn Wil- liams; captain, Mr. Jaok Baker (re-elected); "iÎ%.{,aJl)Itr,un, Mr. A. butwn; treasurer, Mr. J. Powell; club secretary, Mr. Marslnui Alexandra-road, Abertillery; corresponding .secretary, ilir. Tom Powell, 40, Blaenau Gwent, Cwmtillery. The club has tried hard. to secure a better ground, but being unsuc- (X'f.r-tui haye set to work to impiove the ground Ufoed la.t season, which lias now been extended something like 20 yards. The fix- tures, though not complete, inolude Aber- tulery premiers aud blaenavon, and also some of the Lest teams in the ^ionmoutii- fhire Valleys Leag-ue (Division I). An excel- lent tour for Eastertide has also been arranged. All last season's players are avail- a.ble, in addition to some young blood.
Cardiff Gossip.
Cardiff Gossip. All last season's players are again avail- able, and the team in all probability has a most successful season before it. H. T. Gabe has spent the major portion of his holidays at Aoerystwyth and his old home, Llaugennech. He returned home to- day. Gabe's knee is thoroughly sound at present, and as he fully intends to take the held in the early matches, all Cardiliians ,sincerely hope that he will reproduce his form of past years. The rumour has gained considerable cur- rency that Percy Bush will not play regu- larly now that he has sot been re-elected captain. This is absurd. "P.F.B." has too strong a feeling of regard for Johnsy Wil- liams to show any such sort of indifference to the club's success. As a matter of fact, the brilliant ex-captain has taken his rejec- tion in the most sportsmanlike spirit imagi- nable. H. B. Winfield is a certain player again this season, so that the blue and blacks will still be well off for full-backs, because Frank Wood, the captain of the reserves, and Bobby Williams wiU also be available. Tom Evans's low position in the voting for, the leadership of the reserves was not quite i expected. He is such a popular young player and shows such promise that it was thought he would have done very much better. Still, at his age he can afford to wait a bit for honours Cardiff's regular back division this season is likely to be:-Half-baeks, W L. Morgan and P. F. Bush; three-quarter backs, R. A. Gibbs, W. Spiller, R. T. Gabe, and J. L. Wil- liams; and full-back, H. B. Winfield.
Pontypridd's Position.I
Pontypridd's Position. ..1 Undaunted by a disastrous season last year, the Pontypndd Club is bent upon making a determined effort to retrieve its fortunes in the coming season. It is felt that last year football in the Rhondda metropolis must have reached its lowest ebb, and a How of the tide may now be confidently anticipated. At any rate, a, fair list of fixtures has now been contemplated, and most of last year's players are available. From what can now be seen much will depend upon the way that the team wiil be able to acquit itself at the start, as last year:s collapse is attributed very materially to the indifferent display shown in the earlier part of the season. For more than one reason a good start will, it is believed, make all the difference in the world, as there are. undoubtedly, some good players available, if only the organisa- tion can reach a respectable position in football circles. Amongst others, Roy M Griegor is, it is stated, prepared to give a helping hand if there is any chance of the prospects getting brighter, and the name M Gregor in itself is one to be conjured with in the locality. On the whole, therefore, Pontypridd is by no means despondent, although after last year's experiences the situation is not one J which is by any means free of misgivings. That the club is some-what crippled goes with- out saying, but signs are not altogether wanting that in the coming season we may see a revival of football, and that with a fair amount of luck "Ponty" will re-gain the posi- tion which it held a few years ago.
Penygraig -Looking Up._I
Penygraig Looking Up. I The Penygraig club, the senior Rugby team I in the Rhondda, commences the season with I enthusiastic support. Last season was a crucial one in the history of the club. Not only had they to contend with a strong Northern Union organisation, but they had no ground to play upon, and after the latter difficulty was surmounted, the ground proved very unsuitable, and the standard of play greatly deteriorated. This season they have secured, at great expense, the Mid-Rhondda A-thletio Ground, and it is expected that the tide will flow with them onoe again. They will have some difficulty in finding players, as a large number of the younger men have signed Northern Union forms.
- London Wetsh RUgby. v
London Wetsh RUgby. v The Rev. Tom Williums, from Llanelly, is I the only new arrival of any note in London WeLsh Rugby circles, but Dr. Tom Lloyd is likely to be a regular member of the team. For the half-back positions it is hoped that both tlie Llanelly boys—Vivian and Evan-q- and Charlie Rowlands, will be available. It is at forward the London club is per- plexed. Since the close of last season, Jack Williams and Harding have left the country, while Clay end Captain Jenkins persist in saying that they will not play again. To lose four such players is a, terrible blow. Otherwise, the team will be much as last yea.r. Maddooks is now captain, and his personality counts for much. Bert Evans, too, may be a regular forward. Mr. Ack Liewellin hopes to have a strong fifteen to put against the London team for the j opening event on September 18, when the ) visitors are to be entertained at a banquet 1 and concert after 'the match. j
-The Lilywhites. I
The Lilywhites. I The prospects of the Lilywhites are very bright, and they will this seaexyn run as seconds to the Blaenau Gwcut club, and should be able to supply the Gwentites with some very good players. The Lilywhites are in a few' weeks due to play Gain Rovers in the final for the Western Valleys Old Boyr League, and are expect-ad to make a bold fight for the coveted championship. The fol- lowing are the officers 40,eotcd: -Pli-esi dent, Councillor E. James Williams; vice-presi- dents, Messrs. G. G. Gumter and Fahy; chair- man, Mr: D. Powell; oajptain, Mr. Jack Jones; treasurer, Mr. E. Williamfc; lion, secretary, Mr. Gwllym B. Tydauywal, Cwm- ti lery. Good fixtures have been arranged, and the team will again compete in the eld boys competition. Everything- tend", towards a most successful season.
Ebbw Vale N.U. Want " New…
Ebbw Vale N.U. Want New Blood." There is every reason to believe that the Ebbw Vale, Northern Union Club, who enter upon their third year of existence, are going to have a prosperous season. The fixture- hst includes ten Northern teams, in which figure Oldham, Warrington, Wakefield Trinity, Batley, Bradford, and Bmughtou Rangers, ftie cause of anxiety at the commencement of the season is in regard to the strength of ,the team. Judging by the trial match there is bat little new talent to select from. True, the whole, or practically 8<J, of the old players are again available, but there is room for new and younger blood, especially among the forwards. Chkk Jenkins, Henry Smith, Llewellyn, Higgins, Harvey, ahd "Shiglo" ( Thomas will again be available in the back division, and in all probabilty Dai Davies 'ill again act as oustodian. The mainstay of the forwards will be J. Foley, O. Burgham, Geo. Hitchings, Eustace, Saunders, Edmunds, Griff Johns, Brown, and Waite. Mr. Windsor James has been elected chair- man of the directors, a position to which he is amirably suited. Mr. W. M. Evans, one of the pioneers of the professional game in Wales, has relinquished the position of sec- retary, and Mr. E. Carter has been appointed as corresponding secretary, and Mr. B. Worth- gra-ves as financial secretary.
What -Llanelly Wants.-I
What Llanelly Wants. I The Llanelly team have taken the first step towards securing a successful season by appointing a very popular player as cap- ta.in. Jack Auckland, who will skipper the scarlets during the coniin.g winter, is one of the best known footballei-s in the Principa- lity, and he assumes the captaincy for the second time by the unanimous nomination of the placing members of the club, which was enthusiastically endorsed at the annual meeting. Himself a very clever forward, Auckland will set his team a fine example in attention to training requirements, re- garding this as essential to success. There does not appear to be any great amount of new talent available for the coming season, and the team, as fa ras can now be seen, will be almost idcllrtioal in personnel with that which sported the scarlet jersey last winter. It is noteworthy, however, that a seoond fifteen has now been formed from the ranks of the Hospital Rangers. This smart juniro organisation has for several seasons been looked upon as a nursery for the firsts, and its value in this direction 11a.s been great. The scarlets look like being very well off for forwards. In fact, there will be a kee nfight for places in the eight. A pack composed of men like Auckland, Tom Evans. Watts, W. J. Thomas, i-rtaoey, Isaac Lewis, 1" Howell, and Owen will take some beating. Behind the serum, Arnold will again be the shining light. He was the pivot upon which the team turned last a<?son, and it is satisfac- tory to know that he will once again be available. It will be necessary, however, to find for him a smart ercum worker if his brilliant agg-ressive tactics are to be pro- perly utilised. There is also room for a oentre three-quarter of first-class ability. This was one of the weak spots of the team last season. Several men were tried in several important matches, but none were conspicuously successful. On the wing, Handel Richards, who made such a brilliant debut agai-nst the Wallabies, is likely to re- appear. This speedy three-quarter is possessed of outstanding ability, and his retirement so soon after the Wallabies match was generally deplored. The scarlets are also in wajit of a reliable custodian, this altgin being the department in which the team suffered by chopping and changing. Taken altogether, the prospects of the team axe. distinctly .scocL There. Are. it, musl be admitted, several weak spots in the probable team, but these may be suitably filled up as the season advances.
Abergavenny Improvement.
Abergavenny Improvement. The fact that the four A's—Abergavenny Amateur Athletic ve taken the football clubs under their wing has brought about a great improvement in the fixture list of both the Rugby and Associa- tion sides. There is every prospect of a good season. A large number of the players were given a trial match last Saturday, and they shaped well. Mr. H. Cosscns is the captain of the tea.m. He is a native of Monmouth, and a son of Alderman Cossons of that town. He was educated at Monmouth Grammar School. He has played- for his school and for Abergavenny during the last three sea- sons as forward. In London he has played for the Shandon Club at Muswell Hill, also for the Lryton.stone first team. He stands aft. 9in., and his weight is 13st. Mr. W. Wil- liams is the match secretary.
I Abercarn and Finance.
Abercarn and Finance. 7he secretary of the Abercarn Club, Mr. A. J. Jones, regards the prospects as very bright. The team is expected to be strengthened, and fixtures have been arranged with some verv good teams. A hope is expressed that the trouble at the Prince of Colliery will soon be settled, as it would make a big difference to the oiuo financially if continued.
I - Bream.
I Bream. Rugby at Bream has a rosy outlook. The club is very fortunate in having J. Baker as skipper for the third year in succession. He will again have as his vice ,-aptaiii E. Kilby, who is not new to the position. With one or two exceptions, practically all last season's players are available, but as there is an abundance of yo-ung blood in the district the committee do not anticipate any difficulty. Mr. A. Jones continues at the head of the exchequer, but the secretarial pbsition will be filled by Mr. H. A. Morse. The fixture list is hardly as good as that of last season, but it gives great pleasure to the villagers to once again oppose Cindcri'ord, after an absence of a couple of seasons. New clubs to be met are Bargoed. Rhymney, Aberbargoed, Gloucester Old Boys, and Panteg. The junior Rugby team, the Harlequins, are again expected to go strong.
I uBlaina Compiains.---I
I u Blaina Compiains. Nearly all the old players are available for Blama, and some new lace,, will be seen. Most of the young players have been train- ing dUrIng the summer, and no to b- 'Aill give a good account of themselves. The offi- cials complain tha,, the financial support they have received up to date from the town has fallen short .of what it was in previous seasons.
I Cinderford Cheerful
Cinderford Cheerful The prospects of the Cinderford club are mocH satisfactory. A splendid list of fixtures has been arranged. Home and home matches will, as usual, be played with Gloucester, Stroud. Bristol, Cheltenham, and all the best teams in the county; whilst away match-PS have been arranged with Devonport Albion, Leicester, Plymouth, Pontypoo], Bridgwater, and Chepstow. The club will aiiso be able to draw yo-ung and able players from two or three strong junior clubs in the neighbour- hood, including the Harlequins, White Rose, and Ruspidge. Nearly all of last t-easons players are available, under Captain Jack Hyndman. Mr. F. Dykins is again hon. secre- tary and Mr. S. Rawlinivon treasurer, Mr. G. Jones being hon. secretary of the second team, for whom a strong fixture list has been arranged.
Cullis and Cwmcarn.
Cullis and Cwmcarn. Cwmcarn expects to have a very good team this season. They have the promise of several fine players, and the old veteran (Tom Cullis) will again turn out. The team should be stronger than ever. It is affiliated with the Monmouthshire Senior League.
Caerphilly Ground Problem…
Caerphilly Ground Problem I Caerphilty Harriers are represented by the following officers:—Chairman, Mr. D. J. Wil- liams (last season's chairman of the senior clttb): captain, Mr. Jack Lewis ("Pep" and secretary. Mr. Moses Norton. Up to the time of writing the negotiations for a playing- ground had not proved successful. I
Newbridge Strengthened I
Newbridge Strengthened I Newbridge, who headed the Western Valleys League last season, will play this season in the senior division. Practically the whole of last year's players are available, and the team wiil be gieaily strengthened by the addition of Frank Andrews (who last season assisted Crumlin), Evan Reeves (Cross Kcytst, Neat (Cheltenham), and Edge (Abercarn). The committee have decided to run a second team, and this should prove a good nursery for the seniors. The principal officials are: -Chairm.in Mr. Allen Salter; vice-chairman. Mr. Harry Hoare; treasurer, Mr. Stanley Jone?; iecretary, Mr. V. Williams; trainers, Messrs. M. Davies and Tom Pring; treasurer Second XV., Mr. Tom Rees: secreary, Mr. George Powell; captain, Brinley Jones; vice- captain, William Price. A strong' committee, consisting of the following, has been selected: —Mei-srs. C. Chorley, C. Evans, Evan Harris, D. W. Jones, J. A.. Jones, William Lewis, A. Lewis, A. J. Williams, J. Jones. George Brace, D. J. Davies, Tom Kinsey, George Powell, R. Carey, J. Purnell, Richard Griffiths, and Tom Rees.
Risca United. !
Risca United. There is a good time in store for lovers of the Rugger code at Risca. Secretary Arthur Williams has arranged a very interesting fixture-list. The United have also made an excellent »tart. They have dœ100 one of the most popular players in Risca as their cap- tain in the person of Bit Lie Davies. He is not a giant in size, but one of the most energetic players in the Western Valleys. They all love Billie Davies, £ rom Risca to the Pole; Tlfey crowd to see him scoring Right underneath the goal, He is a mighty runner And very keen on work; Jack Booth will give a sovereign If e'er you see him shirk. The either officers are: Treasurer, Mr. John Booth; trainer, Mr. Henry Wallace.
I Pontardawe's "Bigger Name."…
Pontardawe's "Bigger Name." ,er Name. The coming season ought to be a very successful one for the Po-iita?i-dav!: Rugby team, the only trouble being that of ending a new ground. The club will be obliged to speculate on a new ground, a,s the old one is I to be used for the erection of works. The fixture list is a good one, and home, and home match as have been arranged with Swansea, LLanally, and Aberavon, and these teams ought to draw good gates. Several new players will be tried, with the object of introducing young blood. Mr. Tom Lewis, skipper of the team, believes that if the players keep together t.hey will make a big-ger name for themselves than they did last season. They have last season's ground record to look after, and that will be an encouragement.
Dinas Powis -Re-constructed.…
Dinas Powis Re-constructed. I The Dinas Powis team tlliq year will be one of more or less an experimental order. The old team ceases to exist, o-wirig to a number of last year's players being unable to again turn out. This season's combina- tion, therefore, will consiefc of the cream of what was formerly known as the St. Andrew's team and the few remaining players of the Dinas Powis team of previous years. The n t 1* t ha)? of course, owing to this been considerably re-constructed, and is noW com- posed of the leading natures of the old St Andrew's club a,nd those of the former Dinas Powis club, with the most, "dangerous" clubs struck out. The new fifteen include some lively young,?ters, and, with. W. Hooson, one of the most valuable players of the old Dinas Powis club, should have a good season before them.
Chepstow Club's Deficiency.…
Chepstow Club's Deficiency. Chepstow should have a good season, although the statement of accounts showed a deficiency of about £ 12. ly-. E. C. Curre has been re-elected president, Mr. W. Hobbs hon. secretary, Mr. J. E. G. Lawrence hon. treasurer, and Mr. E. Spencer c-aptain. Messrs. W. Hobbs and R. Quillston are delegates to the Welsh :e.by Union.
Crumlin's Special Effort.
Crumlin's Special Effort. Crumlin Rugbyites anticipate an excellent season. The club has been re-organised, and strong efforts are being made to raise the standard of play, so that next season appli- cation may be made for admipgion to the senio'r league. This season the club is affiliated to the Welsh Union. An excellent list of fixtures has been arranged by Mr George Tillings, t-he old Abertillery player and one of the founders of the 'Tillery club. The list includes matches with Pill Harriers Blaina, Cross Keys, Abertillery, Strand, and Grangetown. Allnoet the whole of last sea- son's players are available, and a trial ha.3 been given to a number of promising voun., players. Capel Thomas has been elected cap- tain and T. Browning vice-captain. With these playece III charge the team should do well. The principal officials are: — President Mr. D. F. Pritehard; chairman of committee M'r. James Clifford; vice-chairman, Mr. E, Da-vies; treasurer, Mr. Dai Evans; secretary Mr. George Tillings; assistant seert-tarv', iMr. W. 11,hompAcvn;; and committee, Messrs. W Griffin, R. Porter, J-. Ilames, J. Kenvvii J. Pritchard, T. Hunt, S. Clifford, W. White J Pritehard, GriMths, T. Curmick. W. Da.vÏ$ W. Hall, George Pitt, and A. Hay ward
Blaenavon. I
Blaenavon. I A practice was arranged for Saturday laffl., I but only a couple of players turned out, with no prominent new blood, and indulged in a kiok about. If the time of finishing work at the collieries can be arranged for an earlier hour than three o'clock then everything will go on well, but if three o'clock is to be the time to finish the of carrying the club on will be remote.
Keefe for Tatywain.I
Keefe for Tatywain. I The Talywain Football Club has every prospect before it of a good season, as the whole of last season's players are again available, and there is a likelihood of Keeffe, who left for Blaenavon last season, returning I a.nd taking up the captaincy. Mr. P. H. I Jones has been re-elected president.
Split at Monmouth I
Split at Monmouth I The pro?p?cts for Monm?uth are black. The annual meeting wa? advertised to take pilaoe last Saturday night, but only three or four m?!nber& talmed up, and, consequeatay, no business was done. It is understood that I there ha.s been a split in the clu:b, which is I without a captain or treasurer.
h Treorky's New Committee…
h Treorky's New Committee I Notwithstanding many adverse circum- stances at Treorky last season, the abandon- ment of matches through bad weather at the latter end of the year, and teams turning up so late that many games ended almost in darkness, a couple of really good gates at the close levelled up the linances, and the club was freed from debt. In the present •season the club starts with an entirely new committee. Mr. Piele, M.E., will act as pre- sident the patrons a-re County Councillor Tom Jones,, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Tribe, and Mr. W. T. Jones, J.P., the secretary Mr. Morgan Harris, and treasurer Mr. William Howells. A number of new players have joined, and all the old stalwarts remain, including William Morgan (captaim, Att- wood, Chris. Evans, J. Mars, J. Jones, J. Schofield, R. AVisc, and D. Jones in the for- ward line; Daly James at full-back; J. W. j Lewis, D. Evans (Llan), Watt Evans, T. 0. Jones, and probably Freddy Lewis (who has now oottld down at Treorky) at three- quarter; and D. Vv. Jones, J. Davies, and others (to be selected after the practice match) a.t half. The field has been kindly Jent by Messrs. Burnyeat, Brown, and Co. The "akne, of the re-organisation has left the nxture list at present incomplete, but inatches have already been arranged with Neatli. Bristol, Bridgend, Aberavon, Llanelly, and (league) Mountain Ash, Penygraig, Llwynypia, Ponty prided, and Maesteg. I
-Pontypool'....I
Pontypool' I The two local fifteens turned out fairly representative sides last Saturday, when a piactice match was pjHyed, and, although very little new talent was seen, the few men WHO played proved themselvti- worthy of a se.cond trial. Fortunately, the committee have practically the whole of last year's playing meniber.-j to fall back upon, and if matters run smoothly there is no reason why Pontypooi should not enjoy as prosperous ) a season at- they have ever done. The ground has now been put into a thoroughly gojd state, being- well drained and fenced off, and since an additional dressing-room has been erected visiting teams will find every covnenience for the making of preparation for the fray.
ASSOCIATION.______I
ASSOCIATION. I Aberdare Thursday League I A ne-w Thursday league has been formed at Aberdare for the coming season, a.nd a ilver cup and two sets of medals for the winners and runners-up have been offered by Mr. J. Kelly, Aberdare, while Mr. H. M'Laren, Aberdare, has made a similar otter. Dr. Rhys, Aberdare, is the president, Mr. Jenkin Howell secretary, and Mr. J. A. Evans treasurer. L'P to the present eight teams have entered, viz., Aberdare, Merthyr. Dow- la is. Treharris, Ton Pentre. Treorky, Ponty- pridd Y-M.C.A, and Pontypridd Nomads. The list will be left open until the 11th inst., when it is expected four more teams will join.
Abergavenny in S W. League.…
Abergavenny in S W. League. I Mr. H. Bev,an- is the captain of the Aber- gavenny Association team. He was born at Hereford in the year 1884. His height is Sit. ICin. and his weight IGst. 121b. He was edu- cated at Hereford and played in the junior matches. He came to Abergavenny about six years ago, and has played for the town and the L. and N.W.R. Railway teams. He was also a hockey player, but has recently given up the sticks for the leather. Now that the club has been taken over by the four "A's," there is every prospect of a successful season. The club has been very fortunate in being admitted into the first division of the South Wades League and also the first division of the Monmouthshire League. It is expected that first-class play will be wit- nessed on the Abergavenny Athletic Ground. It. has been arranged that the club will visit Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock on Good Friday and the following day.
Hugh Jones to Head Mardy._I
Hugh Jones to Head Mardy. I In common with the other senior clubs of South W ales, Mardy has been making various improvements to keep in line with the great advance of the Soccer code in the district. The club lias been turned into a limited com- pany, and the ground has been greatly improved to meet the requirements of the Western League. The great success of the team last season has justified the committee in entering the Western League this year; and, although the expenses will be increased, it is confidently felt that there will be bigger gates. In ant-icipation of the more strenuous games in this competition and the higher standard of play, the team has been greatly strengthened by the introduction of new, first- olw-is players, In spite of all runiour-, of retirement, it is now certain that Hugh Jones, the old international, will once more lead the team, and. assisted by the best of the old brigade and by really first-class expo- nents in Latham (Bristol Roverji), Nash (Bristol City), Alden (Bath), Tit$(Treharris), and Williams (Merthyr Town), Mardy is sure to make a bold bid for the honours of the season.
Merthyr. i
Merthyr. i Merthyr Town opened their season's pro- g-ra.m.me at iStoke on Wednesday. The result from Stoke was received in Merthyr on Wed- nesday night with something akin to con- sternation, and it was thought that some- thing serious must have happened. Further details confirmed this, it being found that Merthyr lost the services of WrigrhtnLan in the first three minutes, and injuries were after- wards sustained by W. Davies and Pember- ton. This somewhat accounts for the heavy defeat, and, in addition, Merthyr were up against a splendid team trained to the minute. Even the Stoke supporters were surprised and delighted at the display given by their men. Not many clubs will defeat Stoke this sea- son. For Merthyr, Daw, in goal. was a liero, and gave. a wonderful di. play, being re- peatealy applauded by a good sporting crowd. Kelly and Cnurohill at half worked hard, but little could be done with a team minus three men. Merthyr Reserves commence the season with good prospects. They are backed up by a strong and enthusiastic committee, and have a large number of players to draw from.
New Tredegar's Recruits.__I
New Tredegar's Recruits. I Everything augurs well for a strong club at New Tredegar this season. True, Jack Watkins, Hugh Kirkham, and Watty LloYd have migrated to Cwm park, but several pro- mising recruits are available in their places, and strong efforts are being made to place the club in a higher position even than last season, when they figured in t.he junior cup semi-final. The selected officials areChair- man, Mr. Tom Reed; treasurer, Mr. A. Samuel; and captain, George Stallard.
Crumlin " Fairly Bright."I
Crumlin Fairly Bright." I The prospects of the Crumlin Association team are fairly bright. The team will agiiii play on the Kay field, and the following officials have been cle,-ted: -President, Mr J J. Lewis; treasurer, Mr. A. J. Bowen; hon. secretaries, Messrs. W. D. Reee and Evan Jen- kins: captain, fr. W. Willis James, and vice- c,a.ptain, Mr. S. G. White. A committee 000- eisting cjip^ain, of the following has been ehosen:- Messra. Sidney Lewis, S. G. D?e?av&n, W. WG" Jam, J. J. Lewis, William White, T. G. Harris, S. G. White, and J. W. C. Randall Fixtures have been a with Blaina, Panteg, Argoed, Peng-am, and Lkuretamain The Wednesday team will play under the captaincy of Mr. Harry Holland, the vice- captain being Mr. J. Brammer. The secre- tary of the mid-week orga,nis-a,tion. is Mr- Edgar Brammer.
Caerphilly Junior Teams.
Caerphilly Junior Teams. The Soccer code in Caerphilly is repre- sented by two c1 ubs-the Ohuroh Lads' Bri- gade (of which Charles Morris is secre- tary, and Mr. Bleddyn James chairman) and the St. Martin's Church Cluto (whose secre- tary is Mr. J. H. G. Mitchell). The latter, however, have been unable to secure a field.
I _Troedrhiwfuwch's Misfortunes.…
I Troedrhiwfuwch's Misfortunes. I T rccedrluwfu wc li, who gained third posi- tion last sea-son, are this year making a. great effort to win the lea.gue. For a small village it would be difficult to find a better class of players, and this season they have signed on a few of the best men from Abertyss-wg. Unfortunately, they have a poor ground, and their headquarters are rather far away. There is every prospect of a successful season.
I Pontlottyn's Aim. I
I Pontlottyn's Aim. I With the a.id of some of Pontlottyn's old Soccer supporters, this year a second division team has been raised which bids fair to make a mark. Lou Jones is captain, and Tom Davies ("Carpenter"), who played in such good form throughout lat season for New Tredegar, hae returned to his old love. Jim Thomas, who hae played for Gilfaeh, New Tredegar, and Treharris, has also returned, whilst Arthur Magness has also signed on. Unfortunately, the committee were unable to procure a portion of the Mile Field for a playing ground; consequently, the Duffryn Field will have to be used and the fixtures arranged alternately between the town team and the Southend. The prospects are of the brightest, both from a financial and -Po-rti-iig point of view. The team has entered fop the South Wales Junior Cup, whioh found a resting- place at Pontlottyn about five years ago. Ijast season'? Southend team, which was only defea,ted twice during that time, have this- year entered the third division of the Gla- i morgan League. It would be difficult to find a better ea pta-in than Harry Browndmg.
|Pontypridd Nomads.
Pontypridd Nomads. Mid-week Soccer in "Coalopolis" will have an additional interest this season, as the Nomads have entered the Aberdare and Dis- trict Thursday League; also for the Glamora Cup and medals. Last season they scored over 100 goals against 30. The Nomads, or "Nuts" as they are styled by their opponents, have' a strong amateur team. F. Rogers, first reserve amateur international last sea- son, is turning out, and some fine exposi- tions of the Soccer code are in store for Pontypriddians on their w-eekly half holiday at the Ynysynghamd Grounds.
Return of Trelewis.I
Return of Trelewis. After a, lapse of several seasons, the old Trelewis club has once more been resiujci- tated, and strong first and second division teams have been formed. Mr. Jim Evans, an old Treharris player, has accepted the poet of lion, secretary, which, together with the seln of a strong committee, ehould epeil a return of the old-time euooeeses.
- Monday's Big Fight
Monday's Big Fight MEN TO WEICH-IN AT 'EXPRESS' OFFICE The official weighing ceremony for 'Mon- day's big fight at Mountain Ash, between Fred Welsh and Joe Fletcher, cFf Oamber- well,, will take place at tlieg "Evening Express" offices in the afternoon. Admis- sion, as on the occasion of Piet s weigh-in, will be limited to those immediately con- cerned, and for this purpose tickets have been issued. The Welsh v. Fletcher match on Monday should prove one of the best seen in Wales for many a long year. Joe Fletcher is no novice at the game, and should extend WeLsh to the utmost. It is to be hoped (writes a correspondent) that the men will enter the ring punctually, so as to make matters convenient to 0,11 present. Whilst on the subject of boxing, I should like to ask, "Cannot something be done to encourage the heavy-weights? It is about time Britain provided a champion in this class.
KEMPTON PARK
KEMPTON PARK ? ?—The HALLLPORD SALE PLATE of .3w 80VS; the second to reemve 10 sovs. One mile, on the Jubilee Coarse. a 7 6 Mr £ Wootton's Jn.pun S Wootton 1 3 7 6 Capt Forester's Jet F Wootton 2 a 3 7 Mr L Rûhinson's Roseate Dawn .D Maher 3 58 0 Mr J l'ar1.lD's Dive Thompson 0 S 7 11 Mr Lajiplande'e AUilete Txigg 0 5 7 11 Mr A Spalding's Wanda in Wal Griggs 0 5 7 6 Mr li 'lyierV Avenger C, 3 7 3 Mr W M Singer's Grimepound .F()x ú inner trained by owner. Betting—5 to 4 aprt Jet, 3 to i agtt Ro.'eate Dawn, 15 to 2 agst Avenger, 10 to 1 ag.-t Japan, and 20 to 1 agct any other. Won by a t-hort head; two lengths between the second and third. Grimepouml was fourth, Wanda III. fifth, Athlete eixih, and Dive last throughout. (Ra,ce Parted at 2.8.J Japan was bought in for 160ge. ? A—The WATERLOO BELLUm NUR 2.')- SERY HANDICAP of 250 sovs; the second to receive 10 sovs. Five furlongs, on the Straight Course. 4 Mr Maggie Ma Saxby 1 712 -Air P NelkeV Woodland Maid S Wootton 2 fi 0 .Lord Carnarvon's Aye Aye F Wootton 3 13 Lody. de Bathe's Tappertit Bad-gr0,e0 0 u Mr G Edwardet's Ara Colbeit 0 0 8 Lord W diver ton'e Waller TyrTil D Mailer 0 8 5 Mr T Jennings's Obscurity colt Keebleo 3 4 Mr Tutem'.s Green Wood "OoReee 0 j 4 Mr E Dresden's Alone Wal Griggs 3 3 Major Edwards' Video .l<JX 2 Mr JarvjeV, Count Oso .Will Criggo0 3 1 Captain Homlray's Bloom .Higgc; 0 8 0 Mr 1' Coens's To!'C.hv Trigg 0 6 0 Mr A Wa?'s Fajriight Watt" 0 712 Mr T Cannon's Howl East 0 7 12 Mr H l' Whitney'* Littoral .Ma.rtin 0 7 11 Mr Greewolae-W flLiamt's Ben ii-hie filly F Templeman 0 7 10 Mr T Corns's Royal Salvo .Bowley 0 7 10 Mr H S Good.=on'3 Catsius 7 9 Mr J 'J'ait'e Beetle colt Evans 0 7 7 ir E Carpel's La Mousse .Ringstood 0 Winner trained by Barling. Batting—9 to 2 agst Bloom, 7 to 1 agst Walter Tyr- ri ,?, to 1 ¡¡gt Aye Aye, IOC to 12 agst Maggie May, 10 to 1 each ag<it Obecurity colt, Tappertit, and V. ood. land Maid, and 20 to 1 agst adiy other. Won by half a length; a neck between the eecond and third. Totchy wae fourth, Count 080 fifth, Lit- toral sixth, and Beetle filly last, except Bloom. (Race started at 2.38.) O A-The EARL&F1ELD HANDICAP of aW3 sovs; the second to reoeive 20 sovs. One mile, on the Jubilee Course. 367 ^Ir V P Miea's SpiJ?enard E-?cott 1 Ll.r.t l' ?igau'6 S.tke': :F"tO 2 4 6 7 Mr C F oung'e Alajic Evans 3 4 S 7 Mr II Lytham's Seaham Wootton 0 4 o II Mr J F Appieyafd's Velvet .A 'lemplemau C 6 8 1 Mr G T tiOO¡¡"d Ampenon NAal Griggs 0 4 7 a .Mr E Cohen't Marcnesa kox 0 3 7 11 Mr H I' Whitney's Seacliff Martin 0 ? 7 5 sir E Case-el's D.a.gn0t-? Keeble 0 ? 6 9Mr E A ??,g-an's M ?iarceatim 0 Winner trained by Escott. Betting—6 to 4 aget Aubergine, i to 1 agtg Spnke- nard, 8 to 1 agst Diagnosis, 10 to 1 agst Seadiff, 100 to 8 each agdt Ampeiion and Alaric, and 20 to 1 agst any other. Won by two lengths; the game distance between the I second and third. Seaclilf was tourth, Velvet fifth, Diagnosis r?i xLh, Ampeiion eeventh, and Sea"m next (Race tarted at 3.0.) Mr. Wigan declared to win with Aubergine. Q Qfl-A BREEDERS' FOAL PLATE of 1,000 &ovs; the second to receive ? sovs. Six furlongs, on the Straight Course. S 0 Lord Rb"rY'<I ?oa?y iWw Higo 1  J B Joert Pasquita Wal Griggs 61,L?ordLr? bury.E?Ivemor .B<M? I 3 ur;> vejn<>r ..Bwdjil 3 q a l??? te prmce Rupert Saxoy 0 a it "el0> ° ??riculture .F Wootton 0 7 in TStar of ?''P? H Martin 0 ? 7 ? SLT?rd H de alden s Fajranfore Trig? 0 ??JUter trained by D?riing. Betting-5 to ï¡::sttrIu.itr. 4 aínf' a?t Aricul- ture, 6 to 1 each '?? Prince I?"PMt and Sonsy Bea., 100 to 12 ag?t Farlamfore, 10 to 1 gt Kalvemcr, and tO to 1 agfct Star of Naples. Won by half a length; a neck between the second and third. 1'ruice Rupert was fourth, Fztxraziforo3 fifth, with Star of Na-ples aJwa-vs tact. (Race started at 3.33.) A O-The SEPTEMBER NURSERY HAN- DICAR of 300 BOYS; the second to receive 20 sovs. Seven furlongs, on the Jubnee Course. 7 9 Lord Carnarvon's Munita F Wootton 1 8 b?ir A Johw;wne's Chriine Wal Griggs 2 S„ -■ 4 ■ (,J,r M C C£ arroll ley',?. 8 12 :ir G .A ttip'ey'e Amadou* DMi? 3 9 0 Mr C Cd.rroU'? TMubM W?rs .Higgs 0 'r 11 tfey,'s 'BIue Girl 0014 Martin C 0 8 4 i Buajon iu tichthofen's Flori yox o   ??"'?  .a Woo? C Q ur V ^leas J>utch Courage C Eecctt 0 61Mr R JcSrfy'a Le? Ormca Trigg 0 8 0 Mr E Carlton'» Polites .Leader 0   ?'\?'? ?PP?t? -B?t?d 0 7 11 Mr A ? B&lmont b Amicat Watt6 0 7 0 Mr P dike's Modena "h'iJa 0 7 6 Mr A E even's R'PMiM "B<?ley 0 Winner trained by B 0 De-?t?n Betting-S to 2 agst Mamta, 8 to 1 agst Ducheee Christine, and 100 to 7 aget Amadous. A OA—The REGULATION PLATE of 120 4.0 1,J sovs; the second to receive 10 sovs. One mile and a half. 4 9 9 Sir W Cooper'e Carlowitz Rarhv 1 3 7 11 Duke of Portland's Gurzola. Eaj*l 2 58 12 Mr R C Dawson's shampoo F Wootton 3 a. 8 13 Mr iarquharson e Mallard II Fox 0 Winner trained by Da.vies. Betting—6 to 4 agst Carlowitz. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Flower Saint, Athlete, Avenger, Japan, Grim&- pound, Howl, Beetle colt, Sea.ham, SpikeiiiLrd, Ala.ric, latquita, Amadeus, Niaiawah, and Dutch Couzage.
I OFFICIAL STA RTING. PRICES…
OFFICIAL STA RTING. PRICES As Published In the Racing Calendar and Sportsman. KEMPTON PARK MEETING. Sale Plate (8).—Japan, 10 to 1 agrst; Jet, 5 to 4 ag; Roseate Dawn, i to 1 agst. Waterloo Nursery (21).—Maggie May, 100 to 12 a.gst; Woodland Maid, 10 to 1 aget; Aye Aye, 8 to 1 agst. Ear lis field Handicap (Iff).—Spikenajxl, 3 to 1 agst; Aubergine, 6 to 4 agst; Alaric, 100 to 8 agst. Foal Plate (7).-SOD?Y Base, 6 to 1 agst; Pasquita, 5 to 4 agpt. September Nursery (14).-Munita, 5 to k agst; Duchess Christine, 8 to 1 agst; Amadeue, 100. 7 ag. Regulation Plate (4).-Carlowitz, 6 to 4 agst.
NEWMARKET NOTES.I
NEWMARKET NOTES. I (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) I NEWMARKET, Saturday. I ST. LEGER GALLOPS. Miaow (H Jonee), & striding mile and a half, going well. Louviers, a similar gallop, going moderately. GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP WORK. Bashcutter, a good mile and a half. Himvod stripped and went a good mile and a quar- tei. 1eI. POBTLAND HANDICAP SPINS. Fallen Aogal and CTnder King, a fatt five furlongs Ulasgmloo, a. good 1ivt furlongs. TRIALS. Lamb ton's AWTXSAN (F Rickaby) easily defeated Sadler'a Ruwera, Donyo, and Sabuk, over oevet; fur- longs. H Sadler's OSYRUA beat Xerxes, Black Duchess colt, Little Liane, and Mk-s Fife, over five furlongc. Won by three lengths; the same distance between the second and third. OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. I The Sportsman hae been officially informed by Messrs. Weather by of the following eamtehiiigo:- Cesarewitch Stakes—Wuffy (at 1.64 yeeterday) and G-iilie Calium (a.t 9.0 a.m. to-day). Cambridgeshire Stakes—Ebor (at 1.54 yesterday) and Gillie Callum kat 9.0 a.m. to-day). DONCASTER MEETING. St Leger-Louv?ere (at 11.48 to-day), Lead On GOP- port, Hohdhy Hou?, and Venti (at 9.0 ? m to-day)' rt'DI,;fs <;jreVr (o 9pm'n;n: St Leger and Scarborough .tx?—pha.ieron (at 12.15 to-day). lX>nca*ter engagements—Smuggler and all Mr H Fen wick's horses. liufford Abbey Handicap—Hay tor Scarborough Staket>—Lead On. "•Welter Handicap and Alexandra Hand ica P-Succomr. Champion Stakee—Foxhunt and Dunravea. Cleveland Handicap—Symon's Pride. Portland Handlcap-Glenæky and St MJohan. Doncat-ter Stakes—Venti. Lark Hill StakeE-Pen umbra, Cleveland Handicap—Sir Wolfus. Ta.ttereall Sale StjLkee—Frisco. Whaxiieliffe Handicap—Diagnosis. MISCELLANEOUS. I Selling Nursery, lvrmouth-Water Ouzel. Gorleston Ilaaidicap-Balle of Belhtie. Doon Ayr— TullochgWttm. Highclc-re Nureery, Newbury—Bonbon. All engagements—Parga, Manchester Courier. Leve- eon, and Quince. Stewards' Nursery, Hur&t Park-Shrubb. Breeders' Foal, Kempton-Vaetem and Goldan Dream.
WINNINC -JOCKEYSI
WINNINC JOCKEYS I COMPILED FROM MARCH 22 TO SEPTEMBER 3 INCLUSIVE. Rdg wgt per. F. Woottvn C,t lb 1-t 2nd 3rd TJ' L -n centals. F. Wootton 6 5 102 87 56 21? 45S D. Mater 8 8 72 41 2 £ 128 269 26.76 W.A.Hi?. 7 12 68 49 51 2?5 ? M5 W. Saxby. 8 3 54 37 54 158 253 IS OS C. Trigg. 7 6 50 47 56 Z07 460 10.86 Walte.r Griggs 7 11 46 44 43 228 361 12.74 F. Fox 7 2 39 36 41 234 350 11 II B. DUlon 8 10 38 33 36 1;)1 233 15.90 H. Jones 8 6 3 35 15 83 166 19.87 G. :!tI'Call 7 8 33 24 24 110 191 17.Zt J. E. Evans 6 0 29 29 15 152 225 12.88 H. stok 7 5 26 14 14 lis 172 15.11 J. H. Martin 7 7 26 35 22 136 219 lls7 O. Madden 8 0 25 31 24 145 225 11 "11 William Griggs 7 11 23 38 47 187 295 779 II. Handail 7 11 22 13 25 102 167 13.17 E. Wheatley 7 S 21 25 16 142 204 10.29 It. East 6 0 21 13 20 131 190 11.05 W. Halsey 8 0 20 29 24 151 224 8 92
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS…
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS I W. Margtans (IvTantymoel).—Johnny Summers and Young Josephs have meet four times, Young Josephs winning- on three occasions and Johnny Summers .onoe. "Curious" (Wattstown).—Fred Wefeh. was bocn at Pontypridd, on Maxell, 5,1886.
IMPERIAL FO-OTBALC -————.…
IMPERIAL FO-OTBALC -———— ,,7 BY A CAUTIOUS MEMBER. The position as explained by a- -ell- known and much respected member oe. the Welsh Rugby Union iii tills:- "The matter has not as yet officiaHy- come before the Welsh Rugby Union, and in my opinion jf and when it does thero are such difficulties in the \my that they are almost insuperable. Not that there is any want of sympathy with an en- couragement of home and Colonial Rugby football. On the contrary, such totira, if properly managed, ought to make for good football. The tour of the South Africans in these islands certainly made for an improvement in the Rugby game in Great Britain. It is a. question whether the other touring Colonial teams did as much good as harm to the gaipe, and Scotland. I think, may have boan reasonably justified in raising the ques- tion of the allowance to players in the way it was made. Ought Not to Lose." Though it is true a man ought not to make money out of playing football, it is equally true that he ought not to be a loser of money in playing the game. I don't think any of the players on the tours laid themselves out to make money out of the game, but what they probably thokiglit' "-aig that they were in for a really good time, and that the Union under whose auspices they sailed must pay for everything comprised in that good time. "It is largely a question of how much ought to be allowed to a man after his travel and reasonable hotel expenses bavep been defrayed, and I hope that it may be possible to settle the basis at the next meeting of the International Board."
Old Cardiff Swimmer
Old Cardiff Swimmer MR. E. F. KENNARD'S EXPERIENCES Mr. E. F. Kennard, who has been swimming master a.nd gymnastic instructor in the employ of the Cardiff City Council for nearly tlnn-eeii yeaa-o, has seen many changes. Prt- vious to that period he was gymnastic instructor iunpaid), and one of the oldest swimmers at the old baths. He well remem- bers his old swimming companions, but ooly one of them is atine to-day, Mr. John Ingra-m, formerly a jeweller in High-street, whp was a.n excellent swimmer. The late Alderman Daniel Jones and the Messrs. Samuels, when boys, were a.11 good swimmers, but the best diver in Cardiff at that time was Mr. Lamb, who lived in Bridge-street. The Old batbe were supplied from the feeder, ajid at times the water was nearly as black as ink, and men brought their soap and washed tbem. selves. Mr. Kennard states that, he has taught tc swim twenty ladies to one Erentlcman. ThE reason for this he considers is that men teach each other. Still, he finds it much easier to teach women than men. whilst obit dren learn very soon. The principal diffi- culty with women ie nervousness.. "I boddlj say, without fear of contradiction, tha»t there can be no greater test of patience tJlli; ide the grave than to have to teach a nervous lady t.o swim," observed Mr. Kennard -to an "Express" representative. "I always regret when a lady fails to learn, but can eaiely say that I have not found ten persons who have failed to loarit to pwim." Mr. Kenna rd, has ta.ught thousands of s#h<ool chil.dipen to swim, amd he js very proud Of it. The veteran irartrwtor is surprised at the fact that a large proportion of our seafaring men cannot s-wim. He considers it sbouW be made compulsory in the oa<«e of seafarers. Mr. Kennard doee not approve of excessive exercise of any kind. "There is a disposi- tion on the part of our yoourg men," he eaye, "to develop mut?cle abnormally, bdt any person who understands elementary hyBioJoogy will agree that the best condition of body, as well. as mind, is the normal."
WELSH QUOITS ->
WELSH QUOITS > LBY- "-PITC-IIEP-"l The final of the Welsh Individual Championship W88 decided at H-olgerrig betweftn J. Barker (Ton Pentre) and V,. Meredith (of Mountain Ash). From the com- mencement of the game up to "Mpht all" it was neck-aud-neck. For a while Meredith then went cleaa. off. Whwi half the game was called Barker had 30 to Meredith's 24. The latter played -magnificently Hftor this a.nd at 33 was only one behind. Jdaredlth, fell off terribly, and Barker, .making- the most of hia chance*, -pited up points in & rema'rkablv short e of time, 10," whil:;t Meredith only two his opponent pained seventeen. Towards the end Meredith came a train, but it wa,4 too late, and Barker won the cna.mpionship of Wales by 61 to 45. The winner earned fame whilst playing: fo-r Ironbridge. At Ehhw Vale the semi-final for the championship of Monmouthshire wa« played, the final bping: past- jxjned. The fce between F. Tudguy (Talywain) asid F. Evans < Wa.iiMlwyd, was notable, as both played below form. F. r,, ni woI1-41 to 23. The otlwr seiiij," between F. Griffiths (Wawillwyd) and Chick Jenkins (Cwm), aroused the spectator- to a hieh pitch, of enthusiasm. When five each Jankittt<, who,. first lead it on top of his form, and gøve Urijiivlta absolutely rio chance, as he fK*ored twenty point* runmrg. Jenkins ran out a fine winner by 41 to 20. LEAGUE TABLES. DIVISION" I. rh-d. Won. Lost. Pta. Cwm 12 10 2 20 Wawnllwyd 10 8 2 16 Ebbw Vale 11 7 4 14 Talywain 8 5 ,;)..]0 Pliesyooed 9 4 5 8 Trevil 12 4 8 8 Vi,toria 11 3 8 6 Argoed 13 3 K)   Pen main 7 2 5 "46 DIVISION II. PI vd. Won. Lost. Pta. Cwm 15 15 0 36 Crumlin 16 13 M Xewtown 13 7 6..14 LlanhiUeth 14 7 7 14 Waimllwyd 1 ?) 5 7 „ 10 TP.1Vwain n 8 g Ptiriteg- 14 4 10 «. 8 f'wmsvfiog 13 3 10 „ .6 Arxo<? .?.????lS ? ? H ? 4
IGLAMORGAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
GLAMORGAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Pontypridd v Ferndale This match which W» to have been played, to-day was postponed till next Saturday, in. consequence of the unfavourable conditions of the weather. Both teams up to the pre- sent are on A lev-e1. HEATH PRO.'S BENEFIT. Whittle, the XEATH pro., will ha-vt a bene- fit match next Thursday, when Mr. Eocles* eleven, will meet, Neath at the GnoU. C. Taylor, a. Warwickshire professional, is BEING: tried at. Barry to-day in view of his, engagement to Xoo.t.b. next EEA-SORI. NEWPORT V. SWANSEA. In consequence of the bad state of the weather at Newport to-day, the above match, could not be y)layc-d. MATCHES ABANDONED. Ba.rry v. >e3tn.
SOCCER GOSSIP.
SOCCER GOSSIP. Evan Jones Makes His Debut Evan Jones, of Aberdaro, made his debut as oentre forward for Chelsea against Pulham on Wednesday last, and remarkably well did he aequit himself. Hits handling of the team of his adoption was skilful, and his shooting1 was deadly; in fact, his work was responsible for the 5 goals to 3 victory which Chelsea achieved. Jones's form made a great impreo. sion on the officials of ithe elnb and the epeo- tator^, and his future doings with Chelee* will be watched with interest.
Progress at Brithdir.
Progress at Brithdir. I' Although the present Soccer club was only inaugurated two seasons ago, muoh progress has been made. Owing to so many players offering their services, it is decided this SEASON to run two teams in the second and third divisions of the Glamorgan league. An old player in the person of Mr. Tom Davies has been eelected as chairman, and a hard- working secretary in Mr. A. Chard, who was unanimously re-elected. A fair measure of sucoera is predicted.
Gilfach's Two Teams.
Gilfach's Two Teams. Although up to a. certain point GilfatH went strongly last season, their displays in the closing stages, chiefly owing to the apathy of some of the members, fell AWAY consdderaWy, while the finances finished up on the wrong side. This soaeson, however, a second team will be run, whtieh, it is antici- pated, will assist in producing fresh talent for the first team, and also create more interest among the members generally. A new hon. secretary in Mr. D. J. Davis hitt
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J. BERESFORD, FOOTBALL ACCOUNTANT, FLUSHING, HOLLAND, AND BIRMINGHAM, ffas ,now Ke-oornmenced Business for t-lr I Season. Ifosit liiberad term-s of any reliabd Foot .bal l Accountant..Fu ll ligt of an Leagn Teams isent post free eacfh week on xecey of aMreeø. Send post-card to- J. BERESFORD (Dept. 22), VICTORIA-CHAMBERS, MARTIN EAIT-STREET, BIRMINGHAM. e&16a4 PONTYPRIDD ATHLETIC CLUB. Owing to unfavourable weather THE GREAT WELSH POWDERHALL SPRINT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Sports Each. Day will Commence at 4.30 instead of 5J0 pm. e.U:11.