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ENGLAND GREAT
ENGLAND GREAT 1 Trial Match Form I STANLEY WILLIAMS LIKED I I What Wales Will Meet SCRIMMAGERS WHO PACK BADLY I At Twickenham, in beavy rain, with ground I sodden, before 5,000 spectators ENGLAND. Pack: *W. R. Johnston (Gloucestershire and Bristol); Three-quarter backs: *P. W. Lawrie (Midlands and Leicester), *J. G. G. Birkett (Surrey and Harlequins). *F. M. Stoop (Surrey and Harlequins), and I .oF.. Chapman (Durham and Westoe); Half-backs: *A. D. Stoop (Surrey and Harlequins) and .1 A. Hall (Cinderford); Forwards: L. C. Blencowe (Headingley and York- shire). *R. H. M. Hands (Blackheath), *F. G. Handford (Manchester and Taneas.), *G. R. Hind (Kent and Guy's Hospital), Lieut. W. E. Mann (United Rerviees), *C. H. Pillman (Kent and BIackhcath), *J. A. S. Ritson (Northumberland and Northern), and *Lieut. N. A. Wodehouse (Surrey and United Services). THE SOUTH. Back: S. H. Williams (Newport): Three-quarter backs: Lieut. G. I). Campbell (United Services), Lieut. G. c. Royle (United Services), J. A. Spoors (Bristol), and M. E. Neale (Bristol); Lieut. V. F. Gibbs (United Service), and A. L. H. Gotley (Blackburn), Forwards: D. Hollands (Devon Albion), W. J. Allen (Leicester). J. C. Burdett (Leicester). R. C. Stafford (Bedford), *H. Berry (Gloucester), H. Gunningham (Taunton and Somerset), V. Slade (Bridgwater). and W. S. Stranach (Guy's Hospital). Signines an old international. Referee: Mr. F. C. Potter Irwin (R.U. Com- THE GAME. Early play favoured England. Adrian Stoop making a good run. the forwards going on with the baJl overt he line, Holland and Smith saving. South returned, but tile defence was quite safe. Hall got offside, and Williams just failed in dropping a penalty goal. Spoor made a good opening for the South- ern threes, bnt Campbell knocked on. F. Stoop's mistake let Campbell in with a try. Directly afterwards Birkett had a great chance of sending F. Stoop in. but gave .m an impossib!e pass. F. Stoop broke through and kicked close up. but Birkett could not gather, and knocked on under the South pests. Stanley Williams, the South back, kicked finely under pressure. The half nearly scored for England from a five-yards scrum. Birkett then got in from a clever re-pass by Laurie. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. England .0 1 3 South 0 13 From the re-start I". Stoop misflelded, and let in Holland, who dribbled to the line. A Stoop kicked the ball from him. but Stranach touched down. Stanley Williams missed the goal. Royle made a good run. and. several for- wards taking it up, Burdett crossed, Gunn- ingham fouling. The South now led by eleven points to three. In this half so far England had been com- pletely outplayed Neale made a god run and kick up, and Johnston had difficulty to clear. Final score. G. T. Pts. I Engtand. 1 3 14 South .1 2 11 Forward's" Comments I Twickenham is rapidly gaining notoriety for its rainy proclivities. The weather was I bad for last season's trials, and for the first international, with Wales, and to-day again it was wretched, rain falling heavily and incessantly, and making the outlook gloomy and depressing for such a day. There was a large attendance of spectators. The ground has improved remarkably since last season, and the turf was dry and springy. Careful drainage has worked wondeig, and it will keep on improving as time advances. Wale3 nad a special Interest in to-day's trial, for the reason that Stanley Williams I played for the South. being qualified for an English cap by virtue of having been born at Gloucester. England turned out a strong side, but there were several defections i,n the team originally chosen for the South. Hall, the promising Cinderford recruit, played inside half to Adrian Stoop. THE FIRST SURPRISE. I _C__1 I The South retaliated witn a powenui out- ward rush. Spoors and Neale were prominent in a pretty passing movement, and the first surprise of the match came a minute later, when Lieutenant Campbell followed up a kick across the line, and scored the opening try for the South. From the kick-out Birkett burst through in characteristic style, but Stanley Williams prevented him giving his pass properly. A perfect opening had been made. The English forwards were snowing rare dash and vim. in the open, but lacked cohesion and method, and mistakes were fre- quent. Birkett was especially to blame for putting in a. high kick when he ought to have passed and given his wing a walk over. To raise such scoring chances in an inter- national match would be considered unpar- donable. So far the play had been chiefly instru- mental in revealing a wealth of forward talent, the men being above the average in weight and pace, but lacking somewhat in proper packing and clean heeling. The full-back play on either side was a I feature, and Stanley Williams had made a lot of friends until he allowed the ball to roll past him on one occasion, and then endanger his line I Half-time arrived with honours evens, Bir- kett having scored a great try from a re- pass hv Lawrie. Half-time score G. T. P'ts. I England 0 1 3 South 0 1 o SECOND HALF. I England opened in great style, their three- quarters breaking away with a fine round of passing, which ended in Chapman being I forced to cross-kick. Play was taken to the South line, but only for a minor to be conceded. I Under the leadership of Adrian Stoop England are capable of great things. A WARNING. I Before committing myself to a. definte pre- diction a3 to Wales's chances I must wait, and set the final trial, but this can be safely said now:— Wales will have to be represented by her very best, even in their very best form. The South opened in Aensational style. Berry, the Gloucester forward, scoring from a terrific forward rush. Stanley Williams failed with the kick from an easy position. A CLINKING TRY. England began to show signs oi rasnness, and the Southerners, taking advantage of this. rushed play to the England 25, where Birkett went through with a clinking try after a magnificent round of passing. Sufficient of the game had been seen up to this point to convince most people that it would not be safe to pick the English team simply on the strength of to-day's ga.me, and the selectors acted wisely in arranging two further trials against the North, and, finally, against the Rest of ,England. j Several men are already certain of their places, including Birkett and A. D. stoop, and on to-day's form Gotley, who plaved at inside half for the South, ought to walk into the national side. Chapman is also safe for the right wing position, but there will be a keen contest for the left wing, while the right centre position is also open to Neale. Lawrie, and Poulton. I RIVAL FULL-BACKS. I Stanley Williams piayea wen enough to J -create a most favourable impression, but Johnston also gave a faultless display at the other end. England settled down to more play in the middle of the second half, and scored two tries in about three minutes, and one of theee being converted, the scores were even. England now looked like winning, as they were playing better football than the South. What was to be admired as much as any- thing was. their deadly tackling and tremen- dous dash. Some of their forward rushes were thrilling. England tried desperately to score the winning points, but the South put up a strong defence, in which Gotley was con- spicuous. Stoop had warmed to his work thoroughly, and was always dangerous when in posses- sion of the ball. Stanley Williams was at this stage thor- oughly tested in defence, and was equal to his heavy task every time. England scored the winning try in the last mi Tint* 'U' A GREAT SIDE. Now that the game is over there is only v one conclusion possible, an dthat is tha.t l England will have a great side this season t again. i The selectors have only to chooee the right I men, and there will be at least a 6porting chance of the Triple Crown and the Calcutta, I Cu pbeing retained by the wearen of the 1 red rose.
The Ball Swerves Over His…
The Ball Swerves Over His Own I Cross-Bar PENARTH'S PLUCKY FIGHT I Pontypool Flounder in a Duck's Pond The conditions, a-s regards the weather, for II outdoor sport were about a" wretched as they could be at Penarth this afternoon, when the Seasiders met Pontypool for the I first time this season. The ground held a good covering of water when the teams lined I out in the following order:— PENARTH. I Back: Frank Best; Three-quarter backs: W. H. Gunstone, O. Roe, G. Heslop. and Fred Davies; Half-backs: J. Regan anil J. Thomas: I Forwards: E. Hamilton, J. Bryant, J. Jellings, U. Hamilton, T. Bartjett, T. Blackmore, W. White, and D. Davies. PONTYPOOL. Back Rhys Harry; Three-quarter backs: L. Bradley, W. J. Thomas, A. Hockev, and A. Pritchard; I' Half-backs: R. Lloyd and S. Prosser; Forwards: Rees Thomas, T. Carter, Ted I Stephens, F. Andrews, Gus Carr, Jack Jones, E. Onions, and F. Collins Referee: Mr. C. R. Crawley, Cardiff. THE GAME, Bryant set the ball rolling for Penarth, and Thomas returned well over the centre into touch. The Pontypool forwards, getting away with a dribble, gained considerable ground, but were sent back by Heslop. who got in a huge kick, which beat Rhys Harry, who failed to hold. The Penarth forwards, who had followed up keenly, were almost over, the ball touch- ing the referee and spoiling a certain try. A penalty, taken by the Pontypool full- bac*, brought much neeaed reJiei for his side, and plav for a few minutes remained in neutral ground. Up to now Penarth were showing cleverer footwork, and were evidently taking advan- tage of the conditions. No attempts were being made to handle the ball, and an amusing and unusual occuranee saw Gunstone, in an attempt at a flying kick, send the ball over his own side's cross-bar. Pontypool were near scoring when Prit- chard got possession in some loose play, but run to left when he had a clear course on his I own wing. A couple of exchanges ended in Rhys Barrv beating the P.enarth custodian for touch, and then Pontypool tried a bout of passing. The ball was handled by Lloyd. Prosser, Thomas, and Bradley, but the last-named was toppled over by Roe in the Penarth 25. A rush by the home forwards again took play to the visitor's line. but when the inter- val came the game was being fought out in the centre. Half-time: 0. T. Pts. Penartb. 0 0 o Foï"J g t'lay re-started in DrisK iasnion, but was delayen a few minutes later, when Kegan was temporarily hurt. Penarth attacked, and their forwards got a chance when Johnny Thomas, after breaking through nicely, sent out to Grimston'e. The last named, however, on being faced by Rhys Harry passed tco high for Heslop, who had nobody to beat. Penarth continued to press a,nd experienced hard lines on several occasions. Bryant was almost a scorer, but slipped awkwardly when he had a clear course allll was laid out for a time. Ensuing play went somewhat in favour of Pontypool. and Rees Thomas made a great run, but only to be grandly tackled by Gun- stone, who a couple of seconds later also secured Rhys Harry in possession. i Pontypool, however, also kept up their' attack, but they ment a defence which they failed to penetrate, and the game ended in a draw.
IAberti Ilery v Pontardawe…
Aberti Ilery v Pontardawe 1 Abertiilery visited Pontardawe to-day for the first time in the history of the present! club. Owing to the fact that Pontardawe have a ground record the visit of the Mon- mouth combination created unusual local interest. When the teams inet at Abertiilery last season the Pontardawe men were dilated by nine points to five, after playing the whole of the second half with only thirteen men. The visitors brought down a very strong" side to-day, while Pontardawe fielded a com- paratively week team, the absentees being Will Kift and George Smith. Teams:- PONTARDAWE. Back: Dai Daniel. Three-quarter backs: Fred Vaughan. Stan Davies, Johnnie Davies, and Will Morgaii. Half-backs: W. J. Rapsey and Tom Lewis Forwarda: Alec Williams. George Williams Will Webb. Dai Davi?. Dan Jones, Dai Will WebWb. ill Griffiths, and Graham Mor- gan. gan. ABERTILLERY. Back: Tom Morris. I Three-quarter backs: W. Bowen, W. H. Jones 1 Tom Browning, and F. Court. Half-backs: Joe Richardson and B. March. Forwards: Tom Dyke, Jim Webb, W. Lewis, H. Bird. Tom F«am, Jack Webb, W. Powell, and W. Hall. Referee, Mr. A. E. Freetliy, Swansea, Half-time: Abertiilery, 1 try (3 points); Pon- tardawe, nil THE CAME. I Webb started for Abertiilery, and from some good work by Will Morgan and Will Griffiths Pontardawe gained a good position. For some time they were set on the visitors' line, and Stanley Davies was prominent for a fine dribble, which nearly resulted in a score. By adopting rushing tactics Abertillery got. to the centre, but after a good kick by Johhnie Davies they were again on the defence. The visiting forwards brought off a good series of rushes, and took play to the Pontardawe line, Joe Richardson making a good attempt to score. BOWEN RACED OVER. I From a scrum the ball came out to the Abertillery backs. and Bowen raced over with an unconverted try. On the resumption the home forwards put in good work, and play was taken to the centre. Johnny Davies was prominent with some good kicking, and the ball went into touch near the visitors' line. Pontardawe were now pressing hard, and Tom Lewis and Stanley Davies made un- successful efforts to score. EVEN PLAY. The visitors werq. awaraeu a free kick, and the ball rolled into touch near half-way. Play for some time was of an even nature. The home forwards got off with some effec- tive rushes, and were led in fine style by Dai Morgan and Dan Jones. Good play by the home backs took play to the visitors' line, where Rapsey crossed, hut, failed to ground the ball. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Abertillery 0 1 3 Pontardawe 0 0 0 SECOND HALF. The ground by this time had got into a very bad condition. Pontardawe, who re- started, were soon on the aggressive, and it was not until they were awarded a free-kick that Abertillery obtained relief. The homesters by strong rushes got to the visitors' quarters, and after repeated attacks, a try nearly resulted from a fine dribble brought off by Johnny Davies. Fine form now marked the play of. the homesters, who were decidedly the better combination. A free kick enabled I ontarilawe for the first time in this half to get tnto their Opponents' territory. Alec Williams and Will Griffiths were con- spicuous in a. forward rush. which almost ended successfully, Morris, the visiting full- back. saving only in the nick of time. Owen was responsible for a brilliant run, and he loolced-a certain scorer, but Davies managed to overtake him as he was about to cross. „ Final score: u. 'j. Yls Abertit)c?-y    g' Pont&rda,? o Sio n0 Comments. The loss of Pontardawe's precious ground record has to be attributed to a series of lost opportunities. The wretched state of the ball and the ground prevented anything like a good exhibition of football, and the game wachieilv oonaned to the forwards. On the general run of the play Abertiilery were no doubt the superior side. At the same time, it may be asserted that had Pontar- dawe made the most, of the chances which cam their wav a different tale would have been told. Stan. Davies. John Danes, and Rapsey were the pick of the homesters but T. Daniel, at full-back, was undoubtedly a failure. On the AbertiHery side; Richardson, Owen, and Norris were the pick..
CWMBRAN V. BLAENAVON
CWMBRAN V. BLAENAVON MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE. At Cwmbran. The contest with Blaenavon has excited considerable enthusiasm among the followers of the Rugby code in the dis- trict. This game is the fulfilment of the second fixture between the clubs. The pre- vious match, played at Blaenavon, proved disastrously for Cwmbran, being the highest score registered aganst them up to the present time. Rince that match the home- sters have infused great energy and collec- tiveness into their play, with the result that they have only lost one league game since, that being with Pill Harriers, who won the game with a disputed dropped goal. The teams fielded as under:— CWMBRAN. Back: Dick Tucker. Three-quarter backs: Cunningham, Bees, Crocker, and Smith. Half-backs: Lawlor antd Hewings. Forwards: Thomas, Jones. Millar, Spanswick, Smith, Chapman. Clark, and Jones. BLAENAVON. Back: Penn. Three-quarter backs: Williams, Cornhill, Mahoney, and Edwards. Forwards: Hudson. Skuse, Lewi3, Davies, Edwards, Pritchard, Trevininfi and Gibbs.
ST. STEPHEN'S 'DOCKS) V. EXCHANGE…
ST. STEPHEN'S 'DOCKS) V. EXCHANGE JUNIORS. The initial matgh between these two teams was played on Marl Pits, the game being very exciting. St. Stephen's have only lost two matches, whereas Exchange Juniors have won two this season. Three minutes before the final each side had two goals to its credit, but from a scramble in front of St. Stephen's goal T. George put through the winning goal. Final: Exchange Juniors, 3; St. Stephen's, 2.
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Final score: G. T. P'ts. I London Welsh 2 1 11 United Service. 10 5
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bnai oore. Goals. I New Tredega,r 3 Pembroke < Dock 2
Bristol v Swansea I
Bristol v Swansea I Final score: Swansea 31 points I Bristol Nil ?? I xnis watcn was piayea in stormy weatner I at Bristol. The home side had Neale, I Spoors, and Shrewing (internationals), away. Teams:- BRISTOL. Back: Flupp. BRISTOL. I Threequarter-backs: Kingston, Budd, Percy, and Irving. Half-backs: W. Wookey and H. Wookey. Forwards: Payne, Nott, Allen, Frost, Fel- tham, Harvey, Johnston, and Thomas. SWANSEA. Back: Bancroft. Threequarter-backs: Hopkins, Lewis, Wil- liams, and Evans. Half-backs: Owen and Trew. Forwards: Thomas, Morfan, Hayward, T. Morgan, Williams, Goff, the Rev. Alban Davies, and T. Williams. THE GAME. I Bristol started, and Swansea, who were heavier forward, had the advantage at the start, and Ilayden Evans was nearly over in the first five minutes, Shipp collaring him well from a line-out. Williams scored, but Bancroft failed with the kick. Within five minutes Swansea were eight points up, as Ivor Morgan scored and Ban- croft converted. After this Bristol played up and had a share of the attack, but the defence was good. Swansea soon got going again, beating their opponents well forward. On one occa- sion Trew beat the defence and crossed, but it was from a forward pass. The referee would not ailow the loose head. Bancroft dropped a penalty for Swansea. Bristol rallied a bit, but they missed their usual three-quarter line and showed no scrum power. j Hayward was injured and left. Ivor Morgan scored a good try, Bancroft failing liowell Lewis scored soon after- wards. Half-time score: G. T. Pt's. Swansea 3 2 19 HllStol 0 0 0 SECOND HALF. 11 On the re-start Bristol, through their for- wards. had the better of the game to com- mence with, but Swansea were the first to score through Hopkins, the place kick fail- m Kingston was off for Bristol, so that now both teams only had fourteen men. The ground was like a quagmire, and the play chiefly forward From a ru"h Swansea had to Concede a minor. Afterwards the Welshmen did nearly all the attacking, but. owing to the wet ball, found it difficult. Bristol made a temporary ra-lley. and Ban- croft saved them from a dribble. Howell Lewis scored the sixth try close, but the place kick was a failure. Ike Williams was sent off by the referee. Owen scored an unconverted try. and Evans followed, neither being converted. Final score: U. 1. Pts. Swansea 6 31 Bi-istol 0 0 0
Llanellv v Aberavon I
Llanellv v Aberavon PlaVed at Stradey. Teams: ABERAVON. Back: John Davies. Three-quarter backs: Gerwen Groves, Side Thompson. Donovan, and Joe Hopkins. Half-backd; Will Jones and Jestyn Thomas. Forwards: R. Richards. Arthur Jones. Will Hopkins, Griff Bamsey, liaynes, Key, J. Jones, and D. John. LLANELLY. Back: W. Roberts. Three-quarter backs: Evan Davies, Dai Evans, Stanley Rees, and Hugh Davies. Half-backs: Hawkins and W. J. Walters. Forwards: Tom Evans, Marsh, Syd. Phillips, Tom Williams, Harry Rees, Gwilym Evans, Downing, and Evan Thomas. Llanelly had the advantage of the opening stage, and brought play into the visitors' 25, where the contest was waged for a consider- able time. The visitors tried hard to obtain relief, but found the defence of tne scarlets too stub- born to allow them to make any progress. .Tn the ensiling play Evan Davies made a desperate effort to score, but was brought down within a few yards of the line. Llanelly continued to attack in the visitors' citadel, but found it difficult to make any headway. Ultimately Evan Davies scored an uncon- verted try'. UaueHy continued to attack strongly, and a little later Hugh Davies scored, after a round of passing amongst the I backs. Half-time score: n. 1. Pts. I I.)ane))v 0 2 6 1IIl" g.. 0 g The visitors lmmeniaieiy alter the restart established themsel-ves 111 the Llanelly terri- tory, but the home forwards brought relief with the aid of a strong rush. and play settled down near the Aberavon 25. Subseouently the visitors changed the venue, and after the defence had been beaten Bambsey scored. Continuirfg on the atu tack the visitors got near the Llanelly line, and the defensive of the scarlets were taxed for some Final score: G. T. P'ta. I "HuanellY .l. I P}s. I Aberavon 0 1 3 COMMENTS ON T" GAME. I The game was keenly fought out, and was mainly confined to the forwards. The home octette played a hard bustling game, and in the first half were greatly superior to their opponents both in and out of the scrums. The defence of the visitors was excellent on several occasions, and Donnovan and Hopkins played a good attacking game. Hawkins and Walters combined effectually, and were better than their opponents, Haw- kins playing a clever game at the base of the scrum.
BRIDGEND V PENYGRAIG I
BRIDGEND V PENYGRAIG I At Bridgend, quite a small crowd attend- ing. Penygraig were weakened by the absence of several of their prominent men, while Bridgend were deprived of the services of Frank Evans, their skipper, and Llewellyn Davies, who sailed for America to-day. The teams were:— BRIDGEND. I Back: Pascoe Howells; Three-quarter backs: B. Price, A. Palmer, Reggie Jones, and A. Hanson; Half-backs: Cooke and Rogers; and Forwards: A. Evans, R.' J. Hutchings, S. Davies, J. L. Stockford, A. Brown, W. Gronow, and D. Watkins. PENYGRAIG. Back: F. Bateman; Three-quarter backs: S. Davies, T. Lewis, D. W. Griffiths, and Ponsford; Half-backs: Blyth and Evans; and Forwards: Bob Jenkins, Evans, Rawlings, Bessent, J. Morgan, Isaacs, Kenna, and B. Thomas. Referee: Mr. D. B. Jones. Swansea. police-constable Stockford. who has been in the scrums in the Rhondda, kicked off for Bridgend and Bateman returned. Play was, however, of an even character for some time, the tackling on both sides being keen. kt last Penygraig made a, dangerous attack on the right, and a punt across looked like a, score, but the referee noticed the infringe- ment of the off-side rule. Pascoe llowells easily got to a Penygraig punt, and manoeuvring prettily found towch well LIP. It was more than twenty minutes before Bridgend got over the half-way line, Griffiths and Ponsford, the wing three-quarters, keep- ing play confined to the Bridgend quarters. Hanson ultimately found relief, and with a powerful kick found touch in the Penygraig 25 Then ensued a dangerous attack, the for- wards making a series of fine passes, but Bateman tackling well at an exciting stag.. sot the ball away. IJong punting followed with no advantage to either side. Penygraig by dint of perse- verance nearly raa.ched the Bridgend goal- line but an attempt at a drop by Ponsford failed. Rogers relieving from a mark. Will Gronow had a lovely chance to give Bridgend three points lead, but when nearly on t 2e line passed, and Bateman running in cleared. Up to the interval play was of a rioniiiedlv uninteresting character. Half-time: G. T. Pts. I Bridgend 0 0 0 Penygraig 0 0 0 Penygraig pressed directly after tne re- start and two dangerous breaks were made bv Ponsford. The second from a line-out was smart, and it was only due to Pascoe Howells' vigilance that a score was averted, Howells tackling him low. causing him to drop the leather. The game was entering on its final stages before Bridgend began to put a little life" into their work, and the forwards going down in a hatch nearly carried the ball over, but an infringement occurred. From a scrum Cook got possession, and transferred to Rogers, who tried a drop. A Penygraig player handled, otherwise Rnffprs would have secured his third drop goal in three weeks. Directly after he got his reward, and with a fine effort scored. Final: G. T. Pts. I Bridgend 1 0 4 Penygraig 0 0 o'?
PILL HARRIERS V TREDEGAR
PILL HARRIERS V TREDEGAR The ground was in a wet and slimy con- dition at Pill to-day for the Monmouthshire League match between Pill a,zid Tredegar. The home side was at fair strength ,but Tre- degar were without their full back. Syd Baker, C. Mills, Jack Evans, and Ma.nser. Teams:— Pill: Back, w. Haley; three-quarter backs. E. Wetter, Sullivan, Isitt, and John- son; half-backs, J. Wetter and E. Seer; for- wards, H. Wetter, Foster, Sau.nders, Merry, Sharjenfi Pring, Davies, and Golding. Tredegar: Back, W. Price; three-quarter backs, D. Williams, Simms, Bell, and Curin; half-backs, Bevan and Jones; forwards, W. Williams, A. Davies, J. Williams, A. James, G. Matthews, Cutler, and two others. THE GAME. The ground was in a very bad state when the teams fielded. Play at once settled in the visitors' half, and eventually Isett got over, Haley fa-iling. The home side were always on top, and two more tries were obtained by Sears, Haley con- verting, Pill leading at half-time by 13 points In the second half, after a good round of passing, Bell scored in the corner, following a kick by lIaley being charged down. Tom Jones scored close under the posts, but Williams failed to convert. Pring and Williams then left the field at the referee's request. Towards the close Fred Johnson scored. Final: G. T. fts. Pill Harriera. 3 1 18 Tredegar 0 2 6-
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London Irish, 6 points; Marlborough Nomads, 3. St. Bartholomew's Hospital, 5 points; Strat- ford on Avon, 3. Bedford, 7 points; Lennox. 6. Ystlyfera. 9 points; Mumbles, nil. Devon Albion, 54 points; Royal Navy, 3. Half-time: Newport 5 points, Gloucester nil. Half-time: England 3 points; South 3. Half-time: Merthyr 5 points, Keighley 3. Half-time: Peaarth. nil; Pontypool. nil.
USKSIDERS' VIGOROUS STARTI
USKSIDERS' VIGOROUS START I Final score: G. T.P'ta. i Newport ? 0 pts. 'I Gloucester 0 0 0 At Gloucester, before a good attendance. It was feared when the Newport team and visitors were approaching Gloucester that the Kingsbolm ground would be under water, but, as a matter of fact, it was surprisingly dry. The 'Cestrians turned out their strongest team, as at first selected. Newport had been hard pressed to get the strongest team, but in the end both Birt and Charlie Pritchard consented to turn out, although Birt was far from fit. Indeed, on I Friday, he was laid up in bed. Teams NEWPORT. JBack: Wreford. Thre?-qua,rter backs: Hirst, Birt, Plummer, and Onions. Half-backs: Vile and Martin. Forwards: Pritchard, Thomas. Coldrick, H. Uzzell. Webb, Percy Jones, Partridge, and Edgards. GLOUCESTER. Back: C. Cook. Three-quartei, backs: Hudson, S. C. Cook, Rudge, and Washbource. Halfbacks: Disks and Hall. Forwards: Johns. Halford. Wyburn, Lane, Lodge. Griffiths, Hayes, and Pegler. 1 Referee: Mr. P. J. Parkes (Midland Counties). I The only absentees were Travers. for New- POrt, and Berry, who WM playing in the EI:17z: lish trial match from Gloucester. I Pritchard kicked off for Newport from the Deansvvalk end, and the Usksiders at once set up a vigorous attack. w Scrums were formed in the Gloucester 25, where Newport was awarded a penalty. Birt sent up a good kick, but as a Newport man was in front of the kicker the referee whistled play bacfl. NEWPORT SCORE. A minute -later the Newport forwards bustled in a fast attack, and Beddoe Thomas. getting the ball in the loose, dashed in with a try. The city forwards were evidently caught napping. Birt- placed a goal amidst the plaudits of the Newport spectators. Only a few minutes after the kick-off from the mid-mark Birt was off again, threading his way through the home players in fine style, but his pass was forward. From the home 25 Onions took a drop at goal, but did not raise the ball, which rolled II over the Gloucester line, and Cook touched down. Wyburn broke away well for the homesters, but gave a forward pass when Rudge came I up to follow the advantage. Gloucester so far had been very slow. and did not seem able to accommodate themselves l to the heavy, wet ground. They now began to improve and showed more spirit. Johns and Pegler pushed their way through from loose scrimmages, and Hudson, the ex- English international, was once given a chance, but Plummer got to him and had him down before he became really dan- gerous. Whilst in Newport's half, Dicks, the home scrum worker. took a drop at goal, which only just missed scoring by a foot. Cook, the Gloucester fuil-back. was mak-1 ing good use of the touch-line, but against this the Newport forwards were doing well in the loose, especially with foot work. Wreford found touch at the Gloucester 25. The Cestrian forwards heeled well. From a loose scrum Partridge dribbled away well, and was well followed up by Birt and Hirst, who dribbled on and looked like scoring, especially as Cook. the full-back, was upset, but only a touch-in-goal ensued. A/ter the drop-out Halford charged down one of Wreford's kicks, and rushed to the Newport line. where he looked a certain scorer, but Pritchard got at him and bowled him over. Gloucester pressed the attack, and a pass out saw the ball go to Cook and Hudson, the latter of whom made a dash and then a pass. which looked like easily putting in the home forwards, but they were a little too slow. Plummer kicked out to safety. Gloucester was presse dagain for a time, following a smart sprint by Hirst, but the attack was short lived. The Gloucester forwards. headed by Griffiths and assisted by the excellent kick- ing of Cook, the custodian, got into Newport's quarto* where Hudson unsuccessfully dropped for goal. Newport was penalised at their own 25, but Cook's drop at goal wen wide. Plummer got in a splendid dribble half the length of the ground and, kicking past Cook, had the line almost at his mercy, but slipt. Onions made a mark, but the kick taken by Vile went wide. Newport continued to have much the better of the play. Wreford. the Newport full-back, ¡ kicked well against the wind. his touch find- ing being excellent. Some fine combination I was shown between Martin. Onions, and Plummer. who was within an ace of giving Newport a score. Rain began to fall heavily, but Newport still did all the pressing. Birt intercepted in fine style and did a, fine run, but his pais to Coldrick was the least bit knocked on, and a glorious chance was lost Half-time was soon after called, Newport leading by 5 points. Half-time: G. T. Pts. Newport 1 0 5 I Gloucester 0 0 0 1 SECOND HALF. I Johns re-started for Glouster, rain was still falliug heavily. Loose, aimless kicking ensued. Newport became pre-ssed very hard, and Wreford had to find eouch repeatedly. Hudapn picked up in the loose and seemed to be dashing through, but he elected to pass to a bunch of his forwards, with the result that the Newport men cut the attack down by vigorous and swift tackling. NEWPORT CUSTODIAN INJURED. A mishap occurred to Wreford, which resulted in his having to be taken off the ground. Waishbourne, the Gloucester right wing, collided with him in a fast race for the line. The result was that the Newport custodian was knocked out. Birt re-placed him, and Coldrick went to centre three- quarter. The Goucester forwards having that pull in weight, began to press, and Pegler made a great rush to the Newport line, but there was no scoring. The Gloucester backs passed very slowly, although the forwards were healing repeatedly. Hudson was making an inferior display. Play, however, was getting faster and rougher, but was very uncertain on the slippery turf. Holford and Johns got in a combined rush. Birt missed a flying kick to protect the position, and had not Beddoe Thomas got back soon and done s&me vigorous tackling, Gloucester would have been over with a try. There was still a lot of slipping about in the Newport half. Cook and Hudson between them seemed to have a snip chance, but Birt not only upset Hudson, but dribbled away well. Still Gloucester was pressing, till Uzzell headed a fine relieving rush. Weakened by a man short in front, the Newport forwards worked very hard. A nice round of passing along the home third line looked like sending Rudge or Washbourue in but Hirst got in a splendid tackle, and saved the position. Still Newport had to defend for all they were worth. The Gloucester forwards were heeling out very effectively, but the passing amongst the backs was Door. HALL INJURED. I Hall, the home outside half, was hurt, and had to retire. Rudge went to his place, and Pegler went to three-quarter. Newport now invaded the Cestrian 25. After a few very effective kicks by Birt and Cold- rick, Newport was penalised, but though the kick was not much good, Johns broke away well. Hall then resumed play. Fast and vigorous play ensued. Pegler kicked into Newport's half, and Plummer was tackled in possession, but the Newport for- wards, headed by Thomas and Partridge, responded well, and upset Cook, the home custodian, before he could kick.. Plummer got in a long kick, which com- pelled C?ok taAtouch down. Newport, wa ?h?w having much the better of the game, the scram work being good and the baeks making excellent use of their oppor- tunities. In the closing five minutes the Usk- siders had all the game, and were within easy distance of scoring more than once, but I thA slippery state  Final score. G. I. Pts. I Newport. 1 0 5 1e: Õ g g 1 COMMENTS ON THE GAME. I It, was a very hue game, taken all in all, aTIlt N,e-port quite deserved their win. Their attack, rattled in so early, was in pleasant contrast to that which has so often been the Uskside misfortune. On the ether hand, Gloucester was surpris- ingly slow and stale. At the opening they were quite palpably caught napping when Beddoe Thomas got the only try of the game five minutes from the start. ( B irtplayed a great game, both at three- auarter and at. full back, when, in the second half, he had to take the place of Wreford, whose neck and shoulders were badly hurt. Before he retired Wreford had done well. All the forwards, without exception, did well, but if any exception could be made it would be in favour of Uzzell, Partridge, and Beddoe Thomas. When Ooldrick went to three-quarter be played with great dasflh and judgment* his kicks to touch being great. There can be no doubt that Newport had much the better of Gloucester on to-day's game. The Gloucester forwards heeled well almost throughout, but the passing and the move- ment of the backs was, generally speaking, slow and poor. Hudson, the home captain, and ex-English international player, was a great disappoint- ment. The one man on the Gloucester side who stood out prominently was Cook, the cus- todian, who seemed to be a second Romans. For Newport the whole team deserves the highest praise. They showed vigour, keen- ness, and an adaptability to suit themselves to the adverse conditions of the turf, which was most commendable.
MOUNTAIN ASH V LLWYNYPIAl
MOUNTAIN ASH V LLWYNYPIAl The Glamorgan League match between Mountain Ash and Llewynypia should have been played at Mountain Ash to-day, but owing to the coal strike prevailing in both districts the fixture had to be postponed.
RUGBY V. COVENTRY. I
RUGBY V. COVENTRY. At Rugby, in showery weather, neither side was at full strength. Thomas obtained a try for Coventry within a few minutes of the start and Barnett equalised immediately. Throughout the remainder of the game play was even, but towards the close Coventry at.tacked with vigour, and several time were near scoring. Just before the end Goodman ran. in for an unconverted try. Final score G. T. P'ts. I Coventry. 0 2 6 Kugbsr 0 13
England v WalesI
England v Wales Final score. G. T. Pte. ENGLAND 6 9 39 W ¿o.LES 2 3 13 At Coventry, in stormy weather. Teams:— ENGLAND. Back: Clarkeon (Hull). Three-quarter backs Leytbam (Wigan), Lynch (Wakefield). Wagstaff (Hudders- field). and Miller (Wigan). Half-backs: Smith (Hunslet), and White (Oldham). Forwards: Jukes (Hunslet). Webster (Leeds), Winstanley (Leigh), Avery (Oldham), Ker- show (Wakefield), anil^Tomes (Coventry). WALES. Back: Jenkins (Ebbw Vale). Three-quarter backs: Llewellyn (Ebbw Vale, Thomas 4Hull Kingston), Jenkins (Wigan), and Williams (Halifax). Half-backs: Davies (Swinton) and Davies (Huddersfield) Forwards: Shugas (Warrington). Blackmore (Hull Kinks-ton). Foley (Ebbw Vale), Davies (Swinton), Gronow (Hudderefield), and Jenkins (Rochdale). WELSH BACKS SMART. There was a disappointing attendance, largely accounted for by unfavourable weather. The absence of Lomas was disap- pointing to the Mid landers; The crowd num- bered 3,000 at the start. Wale., were first to attack, but England defended stubbornly. Ciarkson relieved, and Leytham marked, but his shot was poor. Brilliant work by Whilfc gained ground, but Llewellyn intercepted, and a grand run by the Welsh backs ended in Llewellyn crossing wide out, the goal kick failing. Winstanley and Avery showed grand form for England, a fine rally ending in Leytham scoring under the posts, Leytham converting. A mistake by Jenkins gave Wagstaff a clear run in. Leytham goaling. Wales retaliated hotly, and failed twice in succession from penalties. White relieved with a grand burst, which was finely checked by E. B. Thomas, who set the Welsh backs going. Some fine passing taxed the English defence severely. J. Davis put in good work at half for Wales, but the defence prevailed, and some fine play by Winstanley and Avery took play to the Welsh line. where Win- stanley lost a good opening by kicking the bail dead. England were now pressing heavily, Avery and White being tackled on the line in quick succession. Leytham, at length, scored wide out, but Avery failed at goal. After Wales had been repulsed. Leytham and Lvnch broke awav. Jukes scoring a good try. which was not improved. The Welshmen showed fine defence to the interval. Half-time score: England 16 points W a les 5 noints SECOND HALF. T"t. £11' xiiin wnen tne teams crossed over, and n *pell of close widfield play gave little advantage to cither side. England assumed the upper hand, but Llewellyn reli£Yód Îrom a mark. Wales went off with a smart bout- of pass- ir. which was checked. ijive and take play followed until Wales set up a hot attack, and some exciting play fol- lowed. White and Smith relievcdr and Eng- land went awjiy with a grand burst. White scoring cleverly for Wagtail' to add the extras. Walcsr eplicd. and D. P. Davies and Foley crossed together, for Jenkh?g to coavert. nnrinz .iu?ther W?Lgh attack England w?re riiiri?ii,,? jther AVebsh ?ittat:k fiiglaiii were Jen kins kicked a good goal. England re-started with some spirited play. White crossing, for Leytham to kick a grand goal. Wales tried hard to reduce the lead, and England were twice forced to kick dead, whilst off-side against Williams spoilt a certain score. Tomes, the Coventry player, relieved, aDd Kershaw put England ahea.d. Leytham fail- ing with the goal-kick. Another grand pass- ing bout between Smith. Wagstaff, Lynch, and Leytham ended in Leytham scoring hrilliautly. the same player adding the extras. Fast end-to-end play followed, and then smart following up gave Miller a try, Wag- staff converting. The Welshmen made a great flnal effort, and D. P. Davey got over from an exciting melee, but a goal did not follow. Final score: G. T. P'ts. England. 6 9 39 Wales .I. 2 3 13 COMMENTS. It wa" most unrortunate that the weather should have been so unfavourable for teh most important Northern Union match yet played in the Midland Centre. Rain fell heavily during the game, render- ing ground and ball so greasy that aocurate play was a matter of difficulty. Under such conditions play reached a bighor standard than might have been expected. There was little to choose between the backs. but the English forwards claimed a decided superiority, Winstanley and Averp playing brilliantly all through. Smith and White were very smart halves. getting the ball uickly going from the scrum. The English three-quarters also shaped well. Leythan, in particular, playing a great game. Wagstaff a also shone, and the line was good all round. On the heavy ground the English forwards were much superior, consequently the backs had greater opportanities. For Wales. Jenkins was safe at back. Llew- ellyn and F., B. Thomas were th emost promi- nent three-quarters. Davies worked effec- tively as scrum half, and J. Davies deputised I successfully for Thomas. In the pack. D. P. Davies, Shugars, Foley, and Blackmore were the pick. After the interval the crowd had increased to 7.000, and brilliant attacks by both sides aroused much enthusiasm, some of the best play of th9 day being seen.
EBBW VALE V BRAMLEY I
EBBW VALE V BRAMLEY I This Northern Union League match was played at Ebbw Vale to-day before a fair crowd. Ebbw Vale was handicapped by having two of their best players engaged with the international match at Coventry. whilst Bramley was a.t full strength. Teams: EBBW VALE. Back: Evans. Three-quarter backs: Martin, Smith, Roberts, and Sheppard. Half-backs: Higgins and Thomas. Forwards: Burghaw, Hutchins, Monks, Wil- liams, Brown, and Dick Thomas. H&AMLEY. Back: Walker. Three-quarter backs: Turton, Land, Brown, and Seammane. I Half-backs: Ward and Atkins. Forwards: Stead. Stones. Hazeltyne, Burn- ley, McManies, and Clarke. ■Referee. Mr. Mav, St. Helens. THE GAME. ",1".1 X>I Ui-ii ir jr RKiiicu UUWu I/in? ÓLVUUU. a..UU i for a. time settled at half-way. The home side were showing to advantage in the tight, | and Smith was given, an opening, but he I held on too long. Roberts kicked well, and, following up, tackled Walker in possession. Turton brought relief, but Roberts marked in a ;ood posiTTon. His shot at goal, however, went Half-time score Pts. I Ebbw Vale 2 3 13 I Bramlev. 0 0 0 Thomas was conspicuous with some open i play and. gathering, he gave to Higgins. who started hi sthird line in motion, and the ball I tranlling to Roberts and then to Marfjn. the I latter got over witli a try. which Roberts I fnilod to maiorioe I ¿- A SECOND SCORE. I A second score was not long in coming, Jtiig-1 gins, after failing to field, dribbling away. I and. beating the opposition, scored a try, which which Roberts goaled. This reverse stimulated the visitors, and for some time tbev pressed the home team right on their line, but Higgins, breaking clear, ran well down, and. giving to Robert6 at the right moment, the centre got over with a try. which he himself added the extra nnintB tn, Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Ebbw Vale 2 5 15 j Bramley 115
FINALS. I
FINALS. I NORTHERN UNIOS. I INTERNATIONAL. I England. 39pts: Wales, 13pts. I LEAGUE. I Batley. 5pts; Huddersfield. nil. Barrow, 3pts: Rochdale, 2pts. Bradford. 5pts; Swinton. nil. I Vale, 19pts; Bramley. 5pts. Wigan, 37pts; Broughton Rangers, nil. I Widnes. 15pts: Coventry. 7pts. [ Hunslet Spts; Dewsbury, 3pts. I Hull. 3pts: Warrington. Jpts. Halifax, llpts; Leeds. 3pts. Wakefield T.. 24pts: Hull Kingston R., 5pts. Merthyr. lOpts: Keighley, 3pts. York, lOpts; Leigh, 3pts. Oldham, 5pts; Rt. Helens, nil. Snlford. 19pts; Runcorn. 8pts. j Bream, 6pts.; Blaina, nil.
CRUMLIN V. NEWBRIRGB._I
CRUMLIN V. NEWBRIRGB. I ^rumim entertained i>ewr>ridge to-day. ¡ before a good crowd. The weather was adverse to good football, the ground being in a sodden condition. Both clubs turned out strong teams. Edmund Jenkins scored a try and M. Williams dropped a. goal from a mark I for the homesters. The game was stopped I twelve minutes before tie owing to bad light.
DIN AS POWIS V. OLD jlONKTONIANS.
DIN AS POWIS V. OLD jlONKTONIANS. Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Dinas Powis 118 Old Monktonian« 0 0 0 I
. -MILFORD V. SWANSEA UNITED.…
MILFORD V. SWANSEA UNITED. I Swansea United were visi'tors at Milford I Haven thisa fternoon. The all whites tested Fisher very early, but he was in sparkling form. Eventually he was beaten by Jack Smith twice, and then. from a centre by Messer, Harris scored for §jwanse*a. The visi- tors played splendidly in the last half, Tab- bett equalising. Just before the end Milford, added a disputed goal, followed by two more in an raajiT in n"t, Final score: Goals. I MilfoT? Town  ?. 5 I = ;i'7.r;11S' I
. H. I RHYMNEY V. CARDIFF…
H. I RHYMNEY V. CARDIFF CENTRALS. I Rhymney were to have plfcyed Cardiff Cen. trals at Rhymney to-day, lttlt the condition of the ground made play irnpcasible. An inspection of the field by. the committee shortly after mid-day revealed the fact that a stream of water was flowing on the ground, which waa by this time a series of miniature lakes. The Cardiff team were, therefore, wired not to make the journey.
ARFR.CARN v- BARGOED. !
ARFR.CARN v- BARGOED. Abercarn pressed practically throughout the second half, and Pulhn scored an un- converted try. Shotton. Pullin, and Wood- house were the best of the home backs, and Thomas and Dieks led the forwards. Ridge, Watts, and'Holloway did well for the visitoi-s. Final: G. T. Pts. A bercam 0 1 3 Bararoed 0 0 0 I
I MERTHYR V KEIGHLEY, I
I MERTHYR V KEIGHLEY, I After their great victory over Saliord on Saturday last Merthyr were expected to field the same team that did such splendid duty against the Lancashire combination. The visitors to-day were Keighley, who are going strong and figure well up in the league table. On Saturday last they overcame Talifax by 5-2 after a fast game. Great confidence was evinced that Merthyr would again be victorious to-day, and that more points would be added to their league total. Smith, the newly acquired centre from Penylan, was not included in the home side. it being intimated that he had gone to sea." A strong side had been chosen, how- ever. The ground was greasy from the recent rain. Teams:— MERTHYR. I Back: Boalch. Threequarter-backs: Syd James (captain), Bert Williams, Thomasetaoin srlat Bert Whittle, D. H. Edwards, aud Ponty Thomas. Half-backs: Willie Harris and Warburton. Forwards: Dai Jones, Will Bevan, Taylor, C. P. Lewis, W. James, and A. Norris. KEIGHTLEY. Back: Driver. Threequarter-backs: Stacey, Gunn, Smith. and Nerry. Half-backs: Duncan and Mason. Forwards: Knowles, Dewey, Quinn, Holden, I Winterburn. and Wait. Referee, Mr. Ernion, Wigan. THE GAME. Merthyr lost the. t088 and played against the wind. Dai Jonea kicked off. and shortly afterwards Harris gave a dummy pass and eluded several of the opposition. Merthyr pressed, and gradually forced their way towards the visitors' quarters. For an infringement the homesters were awarded a. penalty, but Sid. James failed with the kick. Resuming, a series of kicks were indulged in by the visitors. D. H. Edwards put in a short kick, and Gunn made a mark, which proved futile. Keighley were penalised, Ponty Thomas finding touch. Shortly afterwards Boalch put in a kick, and Waite rushed up and forced his way over. Smith failed to materialise. Merry made a good attempt to get through 011 the left wing, but his progress was impeded by Boalch. Whittle tackled well in the next movement. A good display was witnessed on both sides, and Stacey ran finely, but was tackled. For an infringement the visitors were awarded a penalty, which proved abortive. I Willie Evans raced away and dribbled finely. Merry made a splendid run. but Syd. James tackled him. Holden attempted a shot at goal from a penalty and misled by inchss. The visitors again made a good forward rush, but their efforts were frustrated by the splendid tack!ing of the Merthyr men. I MERTHYR LEAD. The ball travelled along the three-quarter line, but Whittle brought down fais man. A splendid forward rush by the homesters ended in Ponty Thomas crossing in a good position, and Syd. James converted. This gave Merthyr the lead. Merthyr again continued to press, and Swift attempted a goal-kick, but. it fail,ti. Half-time score: U. J. Pts. }!e:t.h:n 1 1 5 j Keighley 0 13 SECOND HALF. On resuming the homesters pressed, and Dai Jones and Harris forced their way through the opposition, hut the tackling was very keen. Dai Jones received and put in a, kick. Following tiT,, he had very hard lines in seeing the ball go out of bounds. Duncan passed out to Bartson. the U tter in turn passing to GIIDn. who. being presesd, attempted to kick. The ball hit Will Bevan. v.-Iio dribbled well. Shortly afterwards Boalch made a f.ne save. Keighley still pressed, but Norris transferred to touch. A series of spurns followed, and Gunn attempted a shot for goal from a penalty. SORUM INFRINGEMENT. Willie Harris was penalised for not feed- ing the scrum properly, and play was trans- ferred to mid-field. Merthyr were having the better of the argument. Ponty Thomas put in a huge kick, and the ball being returned. Bnakh made a mirk. by Boalch, and just afterwards the whistle went. and Merthyr had gained another fine H'J' Final 6cor. G T. P'ts. Merthy-  2 2 10 Keighley 0 1 0 comments. Once again the Merthyr team delighted their supporters to-day.. After their display last Saturday anticipa- tions were great of another win, and the home supporters were not at all disappointed, The Merthyr team are certainly to be com- plimented upon their fine victory, this being their second win in succession. The game was fast from be-ginning to end, and some beautiful rounds of passing were witnessed. For Merthyr Boalch played a spJendid game although he made one bad slip, and i:;)me of his saves were wonderful. Indeed, the play of the homesters on the whole wa3 really great, and was very pleas- ing to the home crowd. The three-quarters played well together, Edwards and Syd James being the pick. Keighley played well. but were beaten by a superior team.
ABERDARE -V WREXHAM __I
ABERDARE V WREXHAM I ENGLISH SCHOOLS' SHIELD. j At Wrexham to-day The home tea.m held t.he upper hand, and in the first half Wynn. of Pentre, and Goodwin, of Brynteg, scored for them. i Shortly after resuming Matthews, of Wrex- ham National, added a third goal, and just before the finish Price, of Aberdare Higher Gra-de. scored for the visitors. Final score. Goals. j Wrexham. 3 :beea î I
PORT TALBOT V. STEELWORKS.…
PORT TALBOT V. STEELWORKS. I ? This league match was pmyeu ai tne cen- tral Athletic Grounds. Green started for the Steelworks before a ?mall attendance, and a shrap run by Bray looked promising, but S Jones saved well. Coulgon made a good individual effort until he shot wide, and I considerable amusement was caused by a mix un of plavers in the slush ill front of the grand stand. The steelworkers twice called on Hicks to save, and then Cpulson scored for Port Talbct. Taking advantage of mistakes in defence. Capper scored a neasy goal, and A James followed with one for Port Talbot, who led' at. the interval by two goals to one. Port Talbot showed up tc- greater advan- tage in the second haU, and goals v.re scored bv A. James (2) and Cou??. ?hilo Green-1 got through for the Steelworks. Final score: Goals. Port Talbot § Port Talbot Steelworks 2
.TUNIOR CUP—SECOND ROUND.…
.TUNIOR CUP—SECOND ROUND. Lvsagbts' Excelsiors. Newport, were to have met Brithdir at Newport to-day in the second round of the-South Wales Junior Cup, hut upon inspection it was found that the Ex- gfl d I --d fOlIT'd that the Ex- celsiors' ground in Corporation-road, New- port was flooded and unfit for p;ay; conse- quently the match was postponed.
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Final score: G. T. P'te. Pill Harriers 3 1 18 0 2 6 8. Final score:-Pill, 18pts: Tredegar, 6pts.
PEMBROKE DOCK V. NEW TREDEGAR.…
PEMBROKE DOCK V. NEW TREDEGAR. SOUTH WALES JUNIOR CUP. Paiiil)!-oke Dock were beaten at home by to 2 by New Tredegar after an interesting game The home team had the better of the opcening half, but in the second half the visi- tor. were much smrter on .the ball, and de?rv?t their victory. Their halves were SfiTnb minerior to the home trio, €?i?cia?y BuHock B Eussan socr?d for Pembroke Dock.
CHELTENHAM V. CINDERFORD._,…
CHELTENHAM V. CINDERFORD. I \+ rhe?nham. Day m me nrsi nail ruled very equal. Cinderford ??orei in the S-t five minutes through M. Meek. and Bowyett goaled. Cheltenham pressed and tried hard ?draw jlevel, but could not break through r<If' (lefene-e. VJuu.'IOJ v. C' Half-time. G, T. P'ts. Cinderford q 0 0 Chelteuham  0 0 0 R?? ??nderford attacked, but again the defence prevaHed. and. after a lot of equal play. M. Meek Beoren. Bowyett again goaled. Final: G. T. Pts. 1 Cinderford v 0 nu Cheltenham 0 0 0
YSTALYFERA V. MUMBLES.-- I
YSTALYFERA V. MUMBLES. I v^+uK-fera The ground waa?toppy. and prevented a good epo6ition of Rugby The hn Trieste e rpressed for the greater part of ?r?. but lost several chances, and met Wlta a+heUH^ ondfehCaif Austin -? ?- In the ?B?iid half Austm 8cor£>d for Y?ivtera. after some nice PaEing, and in t?la? ten minntes Tit Davi<? score(] a. ?t.tvtrv Tom Daviee also croa&ed. Mcore ???thaHthekic?. „  Final score. IT. T. PtS. Ysta.b-te!-a. U 0 u n 0 1bJ: g 0 Õ COMMENTS. j I- -1?- The homesters should nave WUII uy niteen points. A Mumbles forward was sent off the field for foul play.
-RUGBY.j
RUGBY. Newport Barbarians, 59 Points; Tredegar, ?hitchUTch Seconds. 6 points; Spillers, & a?rgoed Old Boys. 10 points; Ll&nbra?&ch. nil. ts ?bantriss&nt. 5 points; Pontypridd Re- serves,  ??f?ney nil; Cross Keys, ml. Dinas POWlS. 8 points; Old Monktonians nil .3 ts m 11 Newtown Rovers, 3 points; Tredegar Hier- nilane, nil- port ?alot St Th?dore'a. 3 points; Glyn ml. b 11 points: Gra.ig United, nil. Skewen, nil; Llanelly Seconds, nil.. Penarth nil; Pontypool, nil. Moseley nil; Htt-ndsworth. nil. Leicester, nil; Northampton, nil.
-,-MATCHES ABANDONED I
MATCHES ABANDONED I Owing to the heavy downpours of t rain during the ?a,t few days, all matches arranged to be played at Lland&ff Fileds to- day were abandoned. RhymTIey Y. Cardiff Centrals was also aban- doned for the same reason. CHEPSTOW V. CARDIFF BfjJsERVES. This match, which w" w un.?e oeen played at the Cardiff Arms Park, was abandoned I the ground having been flooded by the tor- rential rains of the past few days. PANTEG V. MACHEN. I ? ?- This match, WhICh w?s w nave oeen played at Panteg to-day, did not come off, in conse- quence of the Machen team failing to put in an appearance, presmm?bty on account of
CROSS-COUNTRY.I
CROSS-COUNTRY. I OXFORD V. CAMBRIDGE. I Reenlt: Oxford finished the Sr-at fie MM j and v<m by 15 pointm to 40. A. W. Clemm I was the first man home. I ■
CWMPARC V MERTHYR
CWMPARC V MERTHYR 1. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. Meithyr Town again had an open date to- day owing to their early departure from the Welsh Senior Cup competition. Cwmparc had previously met Merthyr at Merthyr in the Glamorgan League competition, but they were induced to play the second match on the Merthyr ground' to-day. The Merthyr Soccer wolrd has been omewhat quiet of late, and the present match wa.s looked for- ward to with some interest. The ground was in a heavy condition There were changes in the Alerthyr front rank. Fisher the inside left, taking a well-earned rest. Teams;- MERTllYR. Goal: Lewis; Backs: Walton and Holmes: Half-backs: Skingsley, Gates (captain\ and Churchill; Forwards: Savage, Eacock, Spriggt;, Knight. and Taylor. CWMPARC Goal: H. Jones: Backs: Pearce and Evans; Half-backs: Jack Hughes, H. Evans. and E. M. Evans Forwards: Thomas Rees. Smiles, G. Jones, and R. Jones. Referee: Mr. Tudor Davies, Cefl. Before the commencement ft was stated that the game was only a friendly fixture. THE GAME. "11. Jiertnyr won the toss. but gained little advantage. Cwmcarc made a beautiful attack on the home goal. but were at once repulsed. The visitors commenced in dash- ing style, but the home defence gradually wore them down. Taylor got possession. a-nd. running well down. put in a fine centre, from which Knight soore:1 the first goal for Merthyr, after six minutes' play. GVmparc's left wing were playing a very fine game. their efforts on several occasions carrying play into the home territory. Gates and Knight worked down cleverly, but the effort proved futile. Although the ground was heavy the game was fought out at a fast pace, and Merthyr were very aggressive. From a fine centre by Taylor. Knight missed by inches. Gates, a moment later. put in a terrific shot, which the Cwmparc goalkeeper cleverly saved. A NARROW ESCAPE. Merthyr Kept up the attack. Knight gain- ing a corner, which nearly brought about the downfall of the visiting goal. Cwmparc were unrewarded i na brief visit to the home goal, and the Merthyr men again attacked. Savage ran wedl. hut was keenly tackled, and his shot went wide. Merthyr were having the better üf the argument, a.nd after some good play Savage netted after a fine drive, making Merthyr two 1.1 n From a, centre kick Merthyr again attacked and gained a corner, which wa.« not pro- ductive, and play for a moment went to the other end. en(,,e pro,fu' t,(-, the Merthyr's defence proved equal to the f?ca?-ion. and they again re'turii?? to the ?attack. f?tendid play in front, of the v!si- tors' goal ended in Spriggs scoring the third goal for the homesters after a beautiful shot. Half-time score. Goals. V. c,-t h 3 Cwnipar? 0 SECOND HALF. On fie resumption of the game Merthyr again attacked. Eacock and Sjjriggs both put in fine 1- hot, which deserv deto score. The homesters continued the prca?u''?. Skingsley and Gates doing goni? fine work. It ? (i r. Springs, and Eacock all tested the goa!- keeper. who proved safe. Taylor afterwards got in a fine centre, and Knight was unlucky with his fInal shot. A serious melee took place in the Cwmparc goal mouth. all the home forwards making an attempt, to score, but without success. Merthyr kept up the pressure, and Spriggs was in evidence. The home centre was play- ing a great game. and deserved to score. TWO HOT SHOTS. The visitors at length broke awav. but the home backs checked them for a time. Eacock was twice unlucky. Sa~age, who was giving 2 fine display on the right wing. and Gate*, both gave the Cwmparc goal-keeper hot shots t^ stop, and he was successful in doing so. Play was chiefly confined to the visitors' quarters. Merthyr being always on the aggressive. All the game went in favour of the homesters, and shot after shot was put in. From some pretty play Knight scored the homesters' fourth goal after a. scrimmage in front cf tha Cwmpark citadeL Churchill and Spriggs had hard lines in not incrêasillg the score, the visiting custo- dian saving frequently. Final score: Goals. Merthyr 4 l'k Ó COMMENTS. On the play. Merthyr were easily the supe- rior team, and showed in the front rank especially, most refreshing vigour. Eacock and Spriggs did well on their re- appearance in the team. Indeed, the whole of the front rank gave a fine display, and with a little luck the score would have been much heavier.
TREHARRIS IN ABERDARE )
TREHARRIS IN ABERDARE ) This match was played at Treharris to-day in wreaehed weather. Aberdare were down to play Ton Pentre. but the latter were engaged in a Welsh Cup-tie at Cardiff. 'rre- harns also having a vacant date a "friendly" between the two teams was arranged. Add:- tional interest was vested in the encounter following Aberdare's win at Cardiff on Wed- nesday list. Teams:— Goa 1 Downes: TREHARRIS. Goal Downes: Backs: Hancock and Timmins: Half-backs: Steve Jones, Tagrg Williams, and Martin; I ForwardsDavies. W. Jones, J. G. Jones, Hugh Williams, and Pyke. 'I Goal: Nash: Goal: aRh' ABERDARE. 1 Backs: Goodwin and Lewis: Half-backs: Parker, Griffiths, and Cox: Forwards: Tippett, McKinley, Forgan, Phil- lins. and Hawkins. L' THE GAME. I Both teams started with a pretty move- ment. the greasy state of the ball having but slight effect on the play. Both sets of forwards controlled the letaher wel. From a throw-in pvke and Jones worked up nicely, and D. W. Davies forced a corner, whicli Nash saved. Hands close in saw Ireh,arris given an opportunity to open the score, hut from the resulting penalty J. T. Jones shot wide. causing Goodwin a lot of trouble, and only the state of the ball prevnted him from scoriiig. For the first time Aberdare attacked, and Foreg-an sent in a shot which ;orteg just managed to turn round the corner. \berdare were again awarded a corner, but the ball was injudiciously sent back to Davies. and nothing resulted. I A MISKICK. __H- The homesters then lorceu matters, ana a series of corner kicks awarded to them were not improved upon. For a few minutes the homesters penned in Aberdare. and a miskick by Lewis looked like a score, but Nash covered him nicely. Aberdare then worked their way up through Phillips and Timmings. Timmins blundered in the dreaded area, Hawkins scoring from the resulting penalty. A foul by Cox led up to the equalising goal. Steve Jones placed nicely, and from a melee in front of goal Wallace Jones netted with a terrific s hot. The homesters continued to press, and a movement, in which f. T. Jones and Walla-ce Jones took part. ended m the latter scoring. J. T. Jones increased the lead from a burst by Wallace Jones. The home left now worked their way np. and Dyke sent acroes a perfect centre, enabling Wallace Jone ste. score goal N o. 4. Immedip,telv afterwards Hawkins beat Steve Jones, and sent across, and the ball, niHnri bv Timmins entered the net. Final score: Goals. Treharris Aberdare u COMMENTS. Considering the state of the ground and the ball, both teams gave a clean and bright exhibition of football. The home team deserved their win. their forwards being smarter on the ball and being far better opportunists. i J. T. Jones in the centre played a rare bustling game, and completely put the visit- ing defence off their mettle Tatrg Williams, as usira.1, played a strenuous game. For the visitors Nash in goal saved many difficult shots, and. considering his inexpe- rience as a goal custodian, he acquitted him- sif wel. ^Goodwin, as usual, was the mainstay of their defence. ?? the e forwarde. the left wing was t.he best, and only the keen defence of the homesters prevented them from scoring.
BARRY. DISTRICT RESERVES V,…
BARRY. DISTRICT RESERVES V, CARDIFF CITY RESERVES These teams met at the Buttrill- BarryI this afternoon, before a small attendance. Cardiff kicked off with the gradient in their favour and immediately invaded the Barry goal. Brooks being called upon to save. A short time afterwards Barry were awarded a corner, but the shot proved of no avail. The ground was in a ven- slippery condition. and this prevented either team from giving a good account of itself. The Cardiff men had the greatest share of the attacking, and Holmes and Jones were conspicuous for Barry in the defence. A number of free kick, were awarded both ♦otms. but they (tid not register. L-' Half-time: Goals. Cardiff R:L_I Barry Reserves 0 RooQ aftkr tne rCll-l oiuwa t, v.-arum s Hl- •half was injured by colliding with one of the (homesters' halves, hut he returned Barry pressed repeatedly, and the Cardiff goal looked dangerous. Pinch sent in a Iwimful shot. but the home custodian saved. Trestall. for Barry, ran down t.he field .nd severely tested White with a, good shot, which was cleared. Both sides ittad e several attempts to tcore. the game resulting in a pointless draw. Final score: Goals. Barry District Reserves 0 Cardiff City Reserves 0
MARDYvCARDIFFCORINTHIANS I
MARDYvCARDIFFCORINTHIANS This South Wales League match, which was down for decision at Mardy to-day. had to be postponed on account of the sodden condi- tion of the ground, which was totally unfit for play.
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Cardiff Hillsboroughs, 4; Cardiff Sher- woods. 2, Kettering. 2: Salisbury, nil. Cardiff Sientai Hospital, 2 goals; Cardiff Un; te<i Banks. Z. Hisrh Cross Stars, 4; „ Troed. yrh, j.w. niL Milford, 5 goals: Swansea United, 2. Croydon, 2 goals; Clwsbaai, nil.
IOUTPLAYED
I OUTPLAYED 0. Cardiff City. Lucky to Draw I — TON'S FINE RECOVERY I A Game with "Plenty of Vigour" I [By "CITIZEN."] I [By "EN.] Cardiff City met Ton Pentre for the third time this season, and the second time on the Ninian Park Ground, the match being in the second round proper of the Welsh Senior Cup competition. The home team of to-day's match proved the victors in the two previous encounters between the teams. The first meeting was at Ton Pentre on Monday, September 6. when Cardiff City got the better of a hard game by 5 goals to 2. The teams met again in the Southern League competition at Ninian Park on September 24, when Cardiff were returned winners by 4 goals to 1. The good luck of the Cardiff club in the matter Of weather stuck to the mto-day. for, although it had rained incessantly during the morning, half an hour before the match started it cleared up, and the sun was shining when the teams lined out. The threatening aspect earlier on had. however, to some extent affected the gate, which was not so large as the importance of. and local interest in. the match had led one to anticipate. The teams turned out as follows:— CARDIFF CITY. Goal: Husbands; Backs: McKenzie and Duffy Half-backs: Powell. Lawrie. and McDotigall; Forwards: McDonald, Abley, Niblo, Watt, and Evans. TON PENTRE. Goal: Percival; Backs: Russell and Gregory: llaif-backs: Williams. Martin, and Morgan: Forwards: Fyfe. Allmali, Curtis, Davies, and Roberts. Referee: Mr. R, Roberts. Crewe. Powell scored for Cardiff City after three minutes' play. THE CAME. There were between three and four thousand spectators present when the game started. Cardiff. winning the tQM. played !towardg the Canton end. The vipitorc ma?e ground on the left wing from the kick-off. but McKenzie repelled the attack, and Evans raced away to the opposite end. He centred magnificently, but both Watt and Niblo over- ran the ball. and. although Abley made a game effort to convert the pa??. be was a tritle too late to cAtch Percival on the hop. A brief ?peH of mid-field play followed, but ■E\ans came again, and a comer to Cardiff resulted. This was well placed, and the result was that Powell eoored with a. ground shot that went through a forest of lege three minute. from the start. Cardiff kept in the visitors' half, and from a pass by Evans Watt shot wide. Just later Watt made an opening, and parted to Niblo. who went away and put in a fine drive, which struck the side net. The visitors, from the goal kick, raced away. but Allman was whistled up for offside, and Cardiff renewed the attack. Powell being just wide with a low ground shot. QrICK SCORING. u Twice the visitors got over the hait-way i iline. but Duffy relieved, and then Evans raced -away. and. beating Russell, put in a oentm, which glanced off Gregory's legs. and all but beat Perceval. The latter, dropping on his k, i iF, just stopped the ball on the line, but before he could recover Abley rushed up and kicked the ball away from him into the net. scoring Cardiff's second goal after thirteen minutes' play. From the oentre kick the visitors got down oii(i Fyfe forced a corner, which, however, did not materialise. The visitors played determined football. and Roberts and Fyfe threa,tenoo danger, but the inside man's shot ultimately went harm- lessly to Husband's hands. At the opposite end. Abley tried a snap-shot at goal, which went wide and the Ton right renewed the attack, but Duffy cleared. A free kick to the visitors was placed yards wide by Williams, and from the goal kick Cardiff broke away. the game being stopped at the Ten end fir an injury to Abley, who ran into the railings behind the goal. severely cutting his knee. INCHES WIDE. After some delay the game was resumad without the inside right, who was subse- Wit,h?)]',t the iD.S d (I t??, fell. On re-,st.%rting quently agisted off the field. On re-starting the visitors were aggressive, and after All- ma:; had sent wide Curtis put in an oblique shot, which went across the goal-mouth, and was only inches wide with Husbands well beaten. Cardiff came again, and the visitors' > goal had a couple of narrow escapes, a pass from Evans going across the goal-mouth with nobody up to convert. Macdonald. however. returned, and from a rally in front of goal Lawrie headed in, Perceval saving just under the bar. I A comer to Cardiff was fruitless, and Ton broke away, but Allman was offside, and on the visitors attacking again Allman. with only Husbands to beat, struck the side net. Twice the home team threatened danger. Evans giving to Niblo. whose shot was too high, while Watt put in a long shot, which went a few inches over the bar. VISITORS SCORE. Ton broke away, and Fyfe forced a corner from Duffy. The flag kick was well taken. and. a scrimmage in front of the Cardiff goal I resulting. Davies netted the ball for the visitors seven mintite5 from the interval. On re-starting Cardiff were the aggressors, but the absence of Abley on the right wing caused an opening to go a-begging, a.nd. the vieit?rs dMhintr away again. Daviee. who was unmarked, went through on hie own, finish- ing with a g rou ii d ahot. which Hmbands narrowly saved at the foot of the upright. Half-time score. Goais. Ca,Iiff Cit?v 2 Ton Ilent .I. 1 SECOND HALF. i Cardiff resumed with only ten men, Abley still being an absentee, hut two minutes later he came on the field, and took the outside right position. The Ton left forced a corner, from which Martin heàded over. Cardiff made ground on the right, and Macdonald tried a long shot. which Gregory returned. The attack was renewed, but Abley fell in trying to centre. and had again to be assisted off the field after a short stoppage of play. NICE PARSING. Lawrie' fouled Curtis at the opposite end, but Mackenzie got the ball away from the free kick. and Xiblo started off en his own. A ni?a bout of pas6ing between al the for- warc e ended in Macdonald swirgi.1 the ball across the goal-mouth, but Evans shot over the bar. The visitors delivered another hot attack. but Duffy cleared from Allman. Pressing a?ain. the visitors were awarded a free kick in mid-field for a foul by Macdonald, but McKenzie kicked into touch. Ton did their utmoe tto break through, the whole team. excepting the goalkeeper, being at one moment in the home half. Another free kick was taken by the visitors. Williams put right into goal, but Husbands was safe. Watt tried a solo dribble, but was stopped by Russell, and Ton renewed the t iv. a.¡oher free kick a?ainat Lawrie was r warded off, and the ball went across to Wil- liams. who sent wide. and the goal Kick for the homesters brought a little relief. Mac- donald was winded by Morgan, and play was stopped again. DUFFY TO THE RESCUE. On resuming Cardiff kept on the visitors' ground until a foul against Niblo enabled Ton to attack, when Duffy came to the rescue with a fine clearing kick. The Ton left brought the ball -along again, and Roberts centred. Curtis, shot, and the ball re-bounded from the crossbar. Allman, with an almost open goal, sending wide. A couple of free kicks to Cardiff were turned to poor account, and when the home left threatened Russell kicked into touch. Coming again. Watt looked dangerous., but Russell sent him off his feet. A foul was awarded just outisde the penalty area. and Niblo sent over the bar. A run by the Ton right was checked by MoDougall. They came again, and Duffy had to clear. TOO LATE The City attacked, and Watt put across the goal-mouth, but McDougall was too late to reach the ball. The visitors' left got away from the goal kick, and Roberts put over. Duffy kept Allman off, and the ball was sent harmlessly to touch. During the last five minutes Ton were attacking repeatedly, but the game consisted chiefly of an exchange of long kicking. The game. however, became vigorous, and several infringements by the Ton forwards brought relief to Cardiff. A raid by the visitors' left resulted in a corner, but the ball was worked away, only to be brought back again by Roberts, who put to Davies. unmarked by Mackenzie, and the Ton man. goin through with only Hus- bands to beat. equalised for Ton. The visitors kept up the attack to the end, and Husbands had to save from Allman. The visitors were in the home half when the whistle blew. Final score. Goals. Cardiff City 2 Ton Pentre. 2 Comments. On the whole Cardiff were rather fortunate not to lose, for their play, which had been promising in the first half. dwindled away in the second, and they finished very tamely. The visitors were undoubtedly the better- trained team, and stayed to the finish, while more than one on the Cardiff side had had enough of it before the game was over. Ton were down for a win. and. although taken by surprise in the first quarter of an hour, they pulled themeelves together, and towards the finish were playing the more convincing football. There was more determina,tion about their forwards than was noticeable in the Cardiff attack, but it must be remembered that for practically the whole of the eecond half, and a fair slice of the first. Cardiff had only four forwards, and in the second half this deficiency was distinctly fetl. FINE HALVES. The home half-backs were a hard working trio, and to their efforts may be attributed the fact that (?a-rdHF did not actually lose. But even tbv in the It6t ten minutes of the game were frequently abroad. and it is not too much to say that the home defence wae ae nearly bottled up as it has ever been. The game, though not approaching the previous encounter between these teams at Niiiiaji Park for foul play, was gtill far from being pleasantly contested. The ehady tactics, however, were not entirely confined to one eide. players of both sides coming under the ban of the referee for infringemente.
! FINALS.
FINALS. DIVISION 1. Notts Forest. 3; Bristol Citv. 3. Everton, 1: Olaham Athletic. 0. Bury, 3: Liverpool, 0. Wooiwicfc Arsenal, 0; Middlesbrough L Blackburn Rovers. 3, Newcastle United, 1. Aston Villa, 5; Notts County. 1. Sheffield I. nited, 2: Manchester United. 0. Manchester City, 1; Sheffield W edne.sday, (-underlain!. 1; Preston North End. 1. Bradford City. 3: Tottenham Hotspur. Go DIVISION II. Barnsley. 4; Leeds City, 0. Chelsea. 3; Bradford. C. Blackpool. 2: Hull City.-0. Clapton Orient, 1: Fulham, C. Derby County, 4; Stockport Countv. 21.. Glossop, 0: West Bromwich Albion. t Huddersfield, 1; Bolton Wanderers, 1. Leicester Fosse. 1: Gainsbrough T.. 0. Lincoln City, 0; Birmingham. 1. Wolverhampton Wan.. 1; Burnley, a. SOUTHERN, Plymouth Arg Ie, 3: Xew Brompton. 8. Watford. 3: Millwall. 3. Leyton, 2; Queen's Park Rangers. 1. Brentford, 3; West Ham United, 0. Crystal Palace, 3; Luton. 1. Bristol Rovers. 3: Portsmouth. 2. Swindon. 2: Northampton. 1. Exeter. 2: Brighton and Hove. 1. Southampton. 2; Coventry City. 1. Southend United. 1: Norwich City, 0. MIDLAND. Gainsbrough T., 1; Leicester Fosse, 1. Chesterfield. 6; Ca-stleford. 1. Grimsby Town. 4: Lincoln City, 1. Hull City, 3- Huddersfield, 1.
iRUGBY UNION.
RUGBY UNION. CLUB MATCHES. Old Alleynians. 6pts: Harlequins. niL Richmond. 3pts; Guy's Hospital. 14pts. London Hospital, 6pts: London Scottirtl 6pts. London Welsh. llpts; United Serrices. 5pto Neath. 22pts: Bath. nil Birkenhead. Park. il il- Manchester, 14pta.. Ijeicester, nil; Northampton, nil. Bristol, nil; Swansea. Slpts. I Cheltenham. nil; Cinderford. 3Opts.
I TREORKY V FERNDALE
I TREORKY V FERNDALE On the new Athletic Ground at Treorkv to-day the home team met Ferndale in a Gla.rror^an league encounter It was the first vi,it of Ferndale. who anticipated a splendid win, the visitors coming over in the full confidence of defeating the homesters. inasmuch as they secured a handsome victory over Treherbert last Saturday. The forward line of the visitors was verv strong, bnt for Treorky hor Jones, late of Aberavon. wa-8 absent owing to injury last Saturday. Otherwise Treorky were repro. sented by the team which won the knock- out competition at Ferndale last Monday at Penygrai'r. Teams:— TEEORKY. 1 Back: Daly James. j Thieequarter-backs: W. Spiller, J. W. Lewis. G. EYalls. and T. Jones. Half-backs: D. W. Jones and Lewi Roberts Forwards: it. Wise. D. Lewis, Fred Daniels. Attwood, G. Jeremiah, D. Fear, and P. Towney. FERNDALE. Back: W E. John. Threequarter-backs: D. Davies. D. A. John, I W. Williams, and Dan Owen. Half-backs: Buddiscombe and Billy Danieis.- J Forwards: D. Lewis. D. Morgan. J. Price. D. I Eickards. n. j*ennett, H. Daniels. Bob Jones, and D. Evans. Referee. Air. Pascoe, Penygraig. tuck W lse started operations for the home- sters. and scrambling play ensued, Salisbury misfielded. and one of the homesters nearly got over on the line. Daly James relieved, and Treorky gained ground took play to the visitors' 25. Ferndale received a free. but nothing resulted. A few minutes later D. Vaugha-n scored for Treorky. the kick failing. Fern- dale rushed tc the Treorky territory, but DaJy James saved in the nick of time by a mark. Later Ferndale were penalised, and Daley James kicked a goal. Treorky maintained their superiority. and Ferndale was playing a good game. With forward rushes play was taken to the Treorky half, but they failed to score. The visitors received a free kick, -and Wil- liams attempted to goal, but failed. Treorky with a rush took play right to the visitors' line. where Vaughan crossed again, but was called back for an infringement. Half-time soore: G. T. P'te. 1 1 6 Ferndale 0 0 0 The second half was mainly confined to the forwards, the greasy ball and state of the ground rendering good back play im- possible. At the Treorchy end Biddescombe lost a [ glorious chance of getting over through fail- ing to take a transfer.,and Davies saved hi* side well. when the Treorchy forwards brought off a splendid dribble, which carried nlav nearly the length of the field. Final score: G. T. Pts. Treorchy 116 Ferndale 0 0 0
TREDEGAR HIBERNIANS Y. NEWTOWN…
TREDEGAR HIBERNIANS Y. NEWTOWN ROVERS. Played at Tredegar, in the first division of the Rhymney Valley League. The visitor* had an unbeaten record. The only score was an unconverted try for Newtown obtained by D. H. Jones. Final score. ?<ewtown. 0 1 3 Tredegar Hibernians 0 0 0
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. LYDNEY V CROSS KEYS
LYDNEY V CROSS KEYS At Lydney. The Lydney men pressed at the start, but the very wet ground spoilt a good chance for Kear. The visitors relieved through a splendid kick by Barker. The visitors again relieved the pressure through Bacon. The Lydney forwards got possession in the ensuing scrums, and Saunders passed out well, but they could not penetrate the defence. Harrison kicked well to touch, and Ellaway made a good attempt ot cross. Lydney was having the best of the game, Wilcox, Hyett. and Bartlett making good headway. The visiting forwards dribbled well. and Harrison saved. The Lydney men played up. but they could not penetrate the sound defence of the visitors. » Wedmore and Beard tried to penetrate the defence, but Barker and Bacon relieved by good defence. Half-time: G. T. Pts. Lydney 0 0 0 Cross Keys.— g g g Final score: G. T. P't?*. Lydney 0 0 0 Cross Keys 0 0 0
PONTLOTTYN BRIGADE V. RHYMNEY-CRESCEXTS.
PONTLOTTYN BRIGADE V. RHYMNEY CRESCEXTS. At Pontlottyn. Pontlottyn started, and had a corner. but Rhymney cleared. Foster had an opening, but failed to score. The home team had the better of the game, and were given a penalty, but the kick was wide. HaJf-tinie score: tioe LS. Pontlottyn 0 .;n Crescents 0
MID-WALES LEAGUE.
MID-WALES LEAGUE. LLANFAES ^BRECON) V. LLANWRTYD WELLS. In this match at Brecon, to-day. the home team had all the best of it, but the ground was against accurate play. In the first half Lewis scored for the Brigade, and in the second half Williams and J. Parry added to the score. Final score Goals. Llanfaes 3 Llanwrtvd Wens 0 COL WORD UNITED Y. LANE FA1). At Coleford. The opening stages were in %vey,p i I favour of Coleford. and Hulleifct scored from a penalty. The --auie player scored again with a good shot. This was all the t^coQ-ing in tlli, half. The last half wa? in favour of Coleford, but the Lane End defence wa good. Final score. Goals. Coieford United. 2 Lane End United. 6
HOCKEY
HOCKEY SCOTLAND Y. FRANCE. At Crosby. These teams met for the fir"t time. The ground was wet and heavy. France scored first through Bessand. Grierson equalised, and Walker gave Scotland the lead, and at the interval Scotland led by 2 goals to 1. The French combination wa« magnificent, but Scotland were superior. In the seoond half Burt and Walker (twice: t6coreci for Scotland, 'and Pot tier for France. Final score. Goals. Scotland 5 France. 2 Gilfach Reserves. 1 goal: Ystrad Mynach, 1. Croydon, 2 goals: Chesham. niL
BOMBARDIER. WELLS ij
BOMBARDIER. WELLS ij England's Hope" Visits Cardiff The pride of the British pugilistic world. Bombardier Wells, who is considered as a likely opponent for Jack Johnson, visited Cardiff to-day and was greeted with vicofer- ous cheers at the sporting matinee in the Theatre Royal. He was introduced as Eng- land's Hope," by Mr. Ralph Lile, and in response he said:- I am not much of a spokesman. I am I matched to fight Gunner Moir next January, and after that, if I win, I am to meet Iron Hague and Petty-officer Curran. If I should beat them, I go after premier honours to try to bring back the world's championship to England." (Appla^ise.) The boxing reflected fgreat credit upon the promoters. Messrs. George Bailleau and Ralph Lile. Resultis:- 9st. oompetition :-Meredith beat Ashmore on points after an extra round: Mcftaghan beat Dai Furness, the ex-Card iff footballer. on points after an extra round: Ted M earthy beat Davies. and he also won the final. Digger Lake beat George Wells on points in a six-round bout. Joe Johns (Merthyr) beat Battling Harris (1].RA.I. and was challenged by Young, Walters (Pontypool) whilst Eddie Morgan challenged Munro Grainger. It was announced that Badger Brieu and Phenix Emanuel were matched the Evening ■Express to be stakeholders. CARDIFF MAN'S CHALLENGE. loung Charlie Morgan, of Canton. will box Bat. M'Carthy. of Cogan: Lewis Alfred, of Cardiff; or hon Morga.n. of Pontypool, any number of rounds for the best purse offered.