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AROUND THE CLUBS. THE WELSH LEAGUES C. AND D. R.U. "THE OUTLOOK." I School and Ex-School Boys. I [BY SPOKES."] I A LOOK ROUND. NEWPORT BRIGHTER. I At last the league are in working order, and it 13 possible to size up accurately the Strength of league football in the various districts. The vVest of Lianelly League has made such rapid strides and done so much to popularise the game in a part of the country where the winter sport was dead so long, that we may confidently look to this Dart of the country ere long to produce players and clubs of note in Welsh Rugger. In the Swansea district there is a remark- able revival in league football, and in point of club membership Swansea district now ranks second only to Cardiff. The new league at Abera\on and Port Talbot com- mences its. initial season- Infantile troubles are likely, but with a little doctoring in the* shape of physic from the money-bags of the Welsh Union a robust league is sure to result, bringing much benefit to the local eenior clubs. Neath and District, excellently officeredi did so well last season that thus season they intend also studying the youngsters in addition. It will not be the fault of Neath if the "old boys" are not brought up in the path of Rugger. Cardiff, with its fifty odd clubs, is stronger than ever. With over 1.400 citizens playing the game, what a glorious opportunity Cardiff Reserved committee have to transplant a few lads to their own preserves and coach them on for the premier club. Why, Cardiff, with its huge reserve of material ought to be easily the Welsh champions for seasons to come—if they are not, the fault liee with the selectors. Later intelligence somewhat brightens the forebodings concerning the future of the carrying code at Newport. The little band of enthusiasts, headed by Messrs. A. E. Vale, J. E. Webb, and A .T. W. James, have, I am glad to be able to report, succeeded in re- I viving interest, and the league will run again, .as usual, this season The following clubs have enteredPontymister Juniors, St. Michael's, Machen Stars. Maindee Excelsiors, Christchurch F.C., Machen Old Boys, Com- mercial Juniors, and Christchurch Old Boys. Hurrah! Financial assistance is now required to remove the existing debt. The Monmouthshire Valleys League will pursue the evelu tenour of its ways-there I is no great advance and no retrogression, but I hardly think the play of the leading cluta in this league is as strong as it "ttas last season. The Rhymney Valley League, with its adopted child-the junior league-is going strong. Rhymney Valley, with its huge latent supplies of coal, its enterprising inhabi- taints is bound to play a great part in the prosperity of Wales. In its games, therefore, the Rhymney Valley is the valley of the future. Although Soccer is strongly in evi- dence, the carrying code is making real pro- gress. The league has the advanitage of really pattern officials in Rees Jones ("the old slave"), Llewellyn (the ideal chairman), and E. P. Northcote (who looks after the Old Boys' clubs. Pontypridd District is a new league, but it has made itself so popular that it should become this season the Pontypridd and Rhondda League. A new name is certainly wanted, for the popularity of the manage- ment has extended miles, if not leagues, beyond the narrow confines of Coalopolis. Messrs. Will Gamlin and W. Potter should be proud men. The Aberdare and Merthyr League has worked under disadvantages, but the extension of the area should brighten up matters-even to the satisfaction of that Jiard-to-pleaee individual, Secretary Rees. Bridgend and District League has gone ahead far faster than enthusiastic Tom Bennett, the hard-working secretary, even anticipated. Football in the district is looking up, and is played and supported in such a manner that Bridgend, Maesteg, Tondu, and other centres 6Ught in the future to make far better ftftfots against Swansea than "T. D.'s"pets did im: Saturday. The Sirhowy Valley League letter. The league, by its curious decisions, is unwept and unhonoured in its grave. I UNION OF WELSH LEAGUES. I The monthly meeting of the Union of Welsh Leagues will take place at Cardiff on Saturday next. Business is import ant. Fore- most will figure the long-standing dispute regarding the championship of the Mon- mouthshire Valleys League remitted by the Welsh Football Union. The matter has been dealt with before, and the Welsh Football Union asked for an immediate settlement. I do not anticipate the matter .will take long. j The Welsh Fcotball Union has decided that the Monmouthshire League has a perfect right to decide what clubs they will accept Its members of their league. This is up against- the Valleys League, but, after all, it is pure logic. The Welsh Football Union allows rightly home rule in league affairs. Bather than further trouble the W.F.U. with the matter, it would be preferable if the Union of Leagues tried to convince the Monmouthshire League. More good would result than by an appeal to an outside body. KNTHUSIAiSM tN PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT. Altogether, Rugby matters are lively in I Pontypridd and district. A well-attended meeting of the Pontypridd District League j was the result of the gathering at the Ivor Arms Hotel. Mr. T. R. Thomas, of Ynysy- bwl, made an ideal chairman. The enthu- siasm which was shown by those present epeake well for this new body. It is interest. tog to note that representatives were present from Ynysybwl, Cilfynydd, Mountain Ash Juniors, Rhydfetin, Treforest, Taff's Well, Ferndale, Llwyny^pia,, and. Abercynon. Many more clubs have .applied for membership. The Pontypridd District League will play the Cardiff and District League on Monday, October 18, at Pontypridd. On Monday week the Coalopolis league will play Cilfynydd. as a trial preliminary to selecting the side to meet Cardiff. Now, boys, get in fettle, and let us become obampions of the Welsh Union of Junior Leagues. Ynysybwl entertained Dinas in a friendly at home last Saturday. The former deserved their victory. They are a smart lot again tlste season. Other clubs beware t Cilfynydd were at home to Abercynon, and deserved their win. The first half was very even, bvt. on resuming after the interval Oil showed their superiority. Will club representatives make an effort to turn up to meetings in time? Then, again, an effort st-tould be made to work smoothly. Fixtures Jot the League have been arranged with Penygraig. Treorky, and Mountain Ash, It is to be "hoped that Pontypridd senior club will fallow suit. The League is bound to do the club a great amount of good. A better understanding with the town club would be more to the satisfaction of all con- cerned. OARDIFP AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNIOft I The Cardiff Football Club. has been asked to inarea.se the matches between the Reserves and the local clubs. It is hoped to secure at least two additional matches. The membership of the Union is now over half ^-century of clubs. Adamsdown, Lyn- dens, Pentyrob, Taff's Well, Tongwynlais, and Cardiff West were admitted on Tuesday. The number not taking part in cup matches is ieC.aH. I a.m afraid that ihe chairmanship of the I ■Union is on the way to become a permanency. 4 hardly care to count up the long number of years I haTe Salt in the arm-chair, or of my "hardy annual" protests against re-elec- tion. It is kind; but I think the honour ought to go round, and also that I havo earned the right of a. little rest trom a posi- tion which means much anxiety and some little work. However, as the members won't agree, Spokes" will have to continue his '.tenancy of the arm-cnair, and for another season listen to mild reproofs from the occu- pant of the arm-chair ax home. "The referees' society is to be taken under the wing of the Union. I fully anticilpa,te t.bt the result will be materially beneficial to the clubs. Messrs. W. J. lLart, G. W. Dicks, Q. Smith, and D. Williams are to meet the Whistlers. Grangetowii's latest recruit is Jules Forgue, A young Frenchman, who has played for Bordeaux. He has great pace, and will strengthen the Bricklayers. Docks Tempe-rance Institute, a new team, last Saturday drew with the senior leaguers, Birchgrove. The Docksmon are determined "1.6ga,in a good reputation for sport. Despite depletions, Canton made a great show against L-lwymypia. The Dervishes were beaten by a dropped goal, popped over by Griff Richards from the half-way line. Romdlly were without Conway and half a dozen stalwarts at Tredegar. The Laughing Ones were weak in tackling—quite a novelty. Both their tries were the outcome of meri- torious back play. Garth drew a record crowd to Taff's Well, and were brilliant in all phases of play. They deserved their score of two goals two tries. Harvey romped over with two tries. Vice-skip per Buffet,t was over twice. For the losers George Anthony was the choice until he was injured The list of club changes is a long one, ttoie to this being the first occasion this sea- BOO. for transfers to be considered. The list is as follows:— W. E. Cornish (Grange) to Cardiff Thistles. P. Callagban and J. Kenefis (St. Paul's) and R. Goodfellow and H. Hurst (Canton United) to Wanderers. M. Watking (St. Peter's) to Central 'Quins. P. Harris (Orange) to Docks. Z. B-D-cher (Cardiff 'Quins) to Rumney A.C. A. Christenson (Windsors) to Grange. 8. Sutherland ('Quins) to Canton. J. C. Jenkins (Canton Rovers to West End. J. Brookman (ex-captain, Canton) to wanderers. W. Smart (United) to Cardiff Welsh. t T Bofeert# (Mackintosh) to Garth. ',Waiter Frisk (Leadens), James Pugh (Llandan City), S, Pewce, J. Gale, B. Smith (Rovers), D. Caøw (?t. ra?'S), Bert Coles ?Cramge Barbarians) and W. H. Muliett, J. Mills, and J. A. Belmont (Canton) to Cardiff West End. All clu.bs in Cardiff and district except the  Old Monktoniane and Lutons are members of the Union. Canton league trouble is over, and they will carry out league matches with all senior clubs. Whitchurch show little improvement on last season's form. They found Cardiff West far too hot on Saturday, especially in goal- kicking. Grangetown took on Cardiff Barbarians as I a preliminary canter, and the latter proved they are already fit. and made a draw. SoUlt. Bricklayers were palpably out of condition, and the team will need revision before it is up to its usual strength. Messrs. Barron and Ford realise this. Canton Wanderers were provided a good game by the local Institute. The latter have the making of a real üla- fide, and a bright future can safely be pre- dicted. h Barry Parade, a team of young players. have for a couple of seasons kept amateurism a.live in Barry. This sea-son they poa&ese a clever lot of backs. Taff Juniors were beaten last Saturday by 16 points. Cardiff 'Qmins, believing that Dinas Powis |j were at sixes and sevens this season, antici- pated a walk-over, but 'tWCl.'> the ether way about. The villagers have seldom had a more capable side, and the 'Quins have hardly yet got over their surprise. MEETING OF UNION OF LEAGUES. The monthly meeting of the Union of Welsh I Leagues will take place at Cardiff on Satur- day next. Figuring on the agenda is the dis- pute concerning the championship of the Monmouthshire Valleys League--amat,ter which the Welsh Union ask to be "decided I upon finally." I LEAGUE'S OVERLAPPING. The conference between the Rhondda. Valleys, Rhondda Old Boys. Aberdare and District, and the Pontypridd District leagues c,alled to map out the areas of these four leagues, was not attended by the Rhondda | Senior League through the failure so far of tha.t league to re-organise their competition. The Union of Welsh leagues will be asked to sanction the following proposals:- (1) That the- Rhondda Old Boys league be allowed to organise two league competi- j tions, the junior composed of players with an age limit of seventeen years and the senior with an. age limit of twenty. (2) That the Aberdare and District Ijeague be allowed to extend its territory from Aberdare to Cefn Coed and from Penrhiwceiber to Hirwain. (31 That the Pontypridd and District I League control the competition in the dis- tricts not covered in the second proposal. Of course, if these proposals meet with the approval of the junior union it means that whilst the Rhondda Valley League is snuffed out the Pontypridd and District league will gain a very large amount of territory, and will really become the Rhondda League as well. An official of the Pontypridd District League writes as follows on the propoeals:— Dear "Spokes, "—I think it is unwise to suggest that the Pontypridd League- should take over the Rhondda League. There are quite enough clubs in the valley to form a league independentl", for there are the follcnrTlfgDinas, Treb^nog, Lewis-ilerthyr (resurrected again), Tylorstown (re-organised), Williamstown, Fern- dale, and Llwynypia, with others. It would have been preferable for the Abcrdare district to amalga- mate with Pontypridd, for I hear Mountain Ash Juniors are going to join the Pontypridd League. If the proposals made at the conference are carried, I fear that before the season is out the usual discontent among Rhondda clubs (which I know so well) will break out, and there will be a split in the camp, which, porsiblv, may wreck the now healthy and vigorous Pontypridd District League.—I am, Ac.. OFFICIAL, Other letters oh the r-ame topic reach me from the Aberdare District. Summarised, they do not speak hopefully of the prospects of the Aberdare and District League, one writer stating that not more than a trio of clubs are likely to carry out fixtuTee in this league." I suggest an immediate meeting of the Rhondda clubs to decide whether they are anxious to keep their league alive or not. Of course, such a meeting should be held before the Union of Welsh Leagues meet on Saturday next. I PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT LEAGUE. Monday next is the latest date that ,-Z I can be accepted in the league. Clubs de- siring to join should send representatives on that evening to the headquarters, Ivor Arms- Hotel, Pontypridd, at sfeven p.m. sharp. RHONDDA DISTRICT OLD BOYS. I Additional clubs have joined, viz. Tre- banog, Treherbert Ex-Schoolboys, Pengrajg j Lads, and Ferndale Lads. The membership is now very large. No clu'bs will be accepted after Monday next, so those wishing to join should attend at Ooole's Restaurant, Porth, on that evening. The time is seven p.m. It would be a, pood thing for the Rugby code if the senior clubs would hand over their. grounds when not wainted for home matches to the Old Boys' clubs. It is no use for the Welsh Union to spend money in promoting the game amongst the youngsters —really to ultimately benefit the senior clubs —if the senior clubs are not wise enough to do their share by removing the present diffi- culty over playing grounds. Llwynypia is in want of a wound, and a similar difficulty is handicapping Poenygraig Lads. Will tlke two senior clubs in theee ji towns come to the resoueil In the knock-out competition, Rhydfela-n journeyed to Clydach Vale, but the contest ended with scores level. A reiplay must take place to decide which shall figure in the final. Cilfynydd could not play Treorky last Saturday owing to a difficulty over the ground. CLEVER CILFYNYDD. I For Teal class back play I have not seen for a long time a cleverer lot than Cilfynydd Harlequins. For two seasons the side won the Rhondda League championship, and last season carried off the Pontypridd District Union competition without a defeat. On Saturday Cilfynydd opened their season as cleverly as ever by walloping Abercynon by eleven points. When will the chub receive the medals from the Rhcvpdda League? Congratulations to Mr. W. J. Rcsser, the club president, upon being- elected president of the Pontypridd j Union. Much of the club's success is dueto I the kind help of Mr. Llewellyn Mitchell. LEAGUilS AS COUNTY COURTS. During the past week I have come across j two cases in which players' transfers have ibeen objected; to on the grounds that they owed money to their odd dhibs. I am gl^ad tha,t the leagues instantly overruled the ob- jections and granted both players tbeir-, transfers. My own opinion is that had the cases come before the Welsh Football Union j something would have been heard by the clubs concerning: the professional laws. Any- way, the Cardiff and District Rugby Union have decided tha.t clubs payin.g debts for players, or lending players mony, shall be in future drastically dealt with. Other or-! ga,Tii-.atiolas would do well to follow suit. Qf j course, no t objection can be taken to clubs reporti-ng the nan-payment of subscriptions j or the withholding of club property. I WESTERN VALLEYS OLD BOYS. I The competition which proved so successful i last season is to be carried on again—this in reply to two correspondents. Clubs wish- ing to participate in league games should amply_ to Mr. A. Powe'M. 11, Argyl"tre6t, AJbeTtUlery. at once. ) I h AFTER CYCLING RECORDS. I I Mr. J. Dayies, of Tredegar, who for many seasons has been one of the chief promoters of junior football in the Sirhowy Valley, intends attacking the Welsh 100 miles un- paged recard of 5h. 48min., now held by A. Cobner, of Cardiff. In addition, the veteran I has his eye on the London to Brighton a no back record, and the gold medal offered to the first rider to cover 100 miles on this road, has been preparing for some time. anu during the past summer, with a companion, spent some weeks studying Southern roads. He is one of the very best road-riders we have had in Wales, and, with a little IUCK, should bag a couple of these records. Cyclists willing to help on the road might /■communicate with Mr. Davies at Corocatior. f Villa, Tredegar. RHYMNEY VALLEY OLD BOYS. I lne Bargoed Old Boys Club has decided to become affiliated to the Rhymney Valley Old Boys' League. The officials elected are:- President, Mr. E. Blayton (chairman), Mr. W. Williams treasurer, and Mr. Bert Walters secretary. No meeting was held in connection with the Old Boys' League on Saturday last, as only three cLubs put in an appearance. Purely, Bedwas will run a team, after win- ning the medals. Where's energetic "C. W."? Fochriw will run an old boys' club if a ground can be secured. GLAMORGANSHIRE. I League doings are flat. Things may liven I fix but the competition is only a shadow of its past as far as excitement runs. Llwynypia had the beat- of the first half witih Canton, but in the second portion only Canton was in the hunt. A few of the "lcoee- bead" forwards must go-only three out of the eight scri.mma,goo. last Saturday. Try t-otnc new ones. Griff Richards in two matches has kicked seven goa-ls. Cardiff Whartons' viwit to llr. Hadyn Jones's te-am next Wednesday is causing great commotion. RHYMNEY VALLEY SENIORS. Abcrbarg-oed and Caerphilly opened the league season by competing last Saturday at the Cheesetown for the runners-up medals of last season. It was an; evenly-contested game, and played in the best of spirit all through. Aberbarg-oed started very strongly, and looked ail over a winning team. Tom Wil- liams had the line at has mercy, but, unifor- l tunately, stumbled, and, therefore, a rosy chance was lost. There was no score at half- time. On change of ends Caerphilly became aggressive. Porter burst through with a try, and Caerphilly just won. George Thomas and Ned Reas got their team out of difficul- ties on several occasions by good kicking. Reddick, for the homesters, was as safe as a house. The forwards were evenly matched. Rhymney Firsts journeyed on their initial long journey to Bream, and were defeated by 14 paints to 3. The game was riot such a one-sided one as the score points out. Machen were visitors to Blaina, and by the score the homesters must have had rather an easy time. Bargoed held a trial match, which resulted in the Probables winning by six points to thl-ee., Ma,ny of last season's players did not turn tip. W. H. Morgan, Roberts, and Car- penter were the pick of the tups; Roberts, Robins, and Ricketts of the backs. BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT. I in connection with the above the season was started in fine style, but in the majority of cases visiting teams were victorious, much to the surpriee of home clubs. I Maetateg Bangers journeyed to Ponty- cymmer, and defeated t'he homesters on their f-avourite Spion Kop by 5 points to 3. The result fairly staggered the home partisans,who, in view of ttie way Hon. Sec. Tom Jones has been strengthening the side, anticipated a sort of soft thing. The game was an excellent one to watch, play I being fast, open, and full of exciting in- cidents. Mr. George Evans, of Gilfach Goch, made an efficient whistler. Although defeated, the homesters will soon settle down to the big things expected of them. j The full back position is capably filled by Dai Boots. Bert Feiven .e a brilliaat dis- play in the centre, and Bloyd, aipart from the mistake he made when the Rangers scored, did well on the wing. "fommy Leidke, as scrum half, did well, but was not suM- ciently served with the ball by his for- wards; consequently, his partner, "E. J." was not able to Miine. The forwards are beefy ) enough, but they must learn the art of heel- ing quickly. The R,angers are to be congratu- lated on their performance, and look like I having a successful season. I The Innocents from Ldanharran jour- I neyed to Llangynwyd to meet Tom Davies's pets, and won by eight points to four. A couple of smart tries were scored before the home side realised what had happened. The second half was far advanced when the inimitable Reggie Hanson dropped a pretty goal that reminded one of the only "PX-B. A feature of the game was th-e excellent full- back play on both sides. Daj Jenkins and J. Shelliibier were the best of the threes, but J. Evans is to be congratulated on- the way he adapted himself to his new position oar the wing. His try was a smart one. Tioh Barkle and Backer were an ideal pair of halves, and Paacoe, Bowden, North, and the "redoubtable Chen" played well in front. The best of the "Old Parish" was Bob, at back, Tom Cuase and Llew Evans in the three-quarters, whilst Reg. Hans-cm was easily the best of the halves. Captain Jack Hanson tried to do too much on his own. Hopkins, Ackerman, Casey, and Dagg worked hard in the forwards. Bettivs United,' the team of "talents," railed down to Bridgend, to meet Mr. Scho- field's second teamers. Much to his surprise, his pets were defeated by five points to three. The team from the little villa-ge on the hill are evidently going to have a good season, A better lot of "sports" it is hard to find. Good luck to them! Hon. sec. Will Richards is ons -who is not afraid of work. The game was a very keen one, and Referee T. J. Job had a handful to manage. The Seconds were very much Upftt. by having an alleged fair try disallowed. They need not despair, for they have a very smart side of youngsters, who will yet create a few surprises. Captain Bert Hopgood is very keen, and D. Daviee, Brown and John support him well in, the forwards. The halves could be improved upon. "Russian" Thomas and Da;i Marks are smart in the "threes." Perhaps, the full back position could be strengthened by play- ing Tommy Pennell there, and putting "Barney" in his right position at three-quar- ter. Amongst the villagers Archie Burgess, Richards, Skinner, and Lacey were the pick o.f what looks like a fine pack. Pullin, Wil- liams, Richmond, and Bailey are all good in the backs. The latter is a valuable acquisi- tion to his side. (out and home) under five hour*. Mr. Daviee The Riders of Cefn had the little Infants from Waenpa,rw as visitors. Considering that the latter were weakly represented, Cefn can- not- by any, unans be said to have shown championship form by scraping home victors by a try. This Eoore wae, cleverly obtained by George Butcher. The Riders fielded their strongest side, but the form shown will not bring: them gold n.cdals. There was one pdeasing feature aibout them, and that was that they have a smart outside half in young Berto. He should receive a further trial. "T.A." was quite pleased with the display given by his Infants. It is to be hoped that Dick Phillips and Co. will rally round him, and make the season a highly successful one. Does anyone know whether the ICanty- ffyllon team has arrived at Gilfach Goch yet? They were seen in the neighbourhood of Tondu refreshing themselves, but whether they reached their destination safely has not yet transpired. The league champions, Nantymoel, are to be congratulated on running Trecrrchy to ftve points; and at Treorchy, too! a I ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDefi*. I "Player" (Cardiff).—Dealt with in notes. A. Powell (AbertilleTy).-Thanks. An appli- ??,ati<)n to Mr. John wouJd probably meet the case. "Official" (Rhondda).—No; although an oBcia.1 of the Union, I am at a]I tiiB?s PTe- pared to c:riti0e t.h'e'dThS of the majo- ,rja?re ind eX'Pre my own' opirnÍoll5 or yours. Do not think that becau-?e I am an official that I blindly follow. The members know full well that I hold the position. solely on the Understanding that I am absolutely inde- rendelllt, and am at liberty to give vent to those opinions in this journal. J "C. H." (Cardiff) .Sorry, but am not enthu- siastic ionough to act as chairman of your "smoker." There are others seeking fame.

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