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P0S1-,T0N OF LEAGUE CLUBS. I The following tables show how the clubs irl I the principal Leasrui'S stand up to Saturday J laEL TUE LEAG UE-Dl V. i. Goals P.W.D.L. E. A. P. Burnley 11 10 3 4 28 24 23 West BromwiCh 16 11 0 5 45 23 22 Newcastle United 16 9 3 4 23 14 21 Sunderland lb 9 2 d 30 21 20 Manchester United 13 6 6 3 27 17 18 Chelsea 16 3 2 624 17 18 Manchester City 16 7 4 5 40 33 18 E- vertori 16 7 3 6 36 31 17 Arsenal. 16 5 7 4 26 25 17 Bolton Wanderers 17 6 4 7 31 29 16 Bradford City. 16 6 4 6 29 29 16 Sheiiidd United 17 6 4 7 29 30 16 Middlesbrough 16 6 4 G 21 26 16 Derby County 17 5 6 6 20 24 16 Bradford 16 6 2 8 25 26 14 Liverpool 16 6 2 8 20 23 14 Preston N.E 15 6 2 8 25 37 14 A::ton Villa 16 6 1 9 27 34 13 Notts County 10 4 5 7 24 36 13 Blackburn Hovers 16 4 4 8 20 34 12 Oldham Athletic 15 4 2 9 21 25 10 Sheffield Wednesday 16 3 4 9 12 25 10 LEACLIE-DIV. II. C, oals T. W.D.L. i. A. P. Tottenham Hotspur 16 13 2 1 47 12 28 Birmingham .I. lu 10 5334 15 23 Blackpool 17 10 3 4 35 17 23 Stoke 10 11 1 4 29 18 23 Hull 17 10 2 5 35 24 22 UuddcrstieiU IS 9 3 4 31 1221 i'uiham 173 4525 17 20 Bristol City 16 7 5 4 19 14 19 W est Ham 16 8 3 5 17 19 19 Stockport County 16 7 4 5 24 16 18 -)rt cu ull ty 167 Burns-ley 16 8 2 G 37 2U HI Port Vale 1$7 3 6 24 19 17 Bury 16 7 2 7 19 20 16 South Shields 16 6 3 7 15 19 15 ltothcrham 175 210 17 34 12 Notts l'orcst 17 3 6 8 16 23 12 Wolverhampton 164 3 9 21 26 11 Clapton Orient 17 5 1 11 18 29 11 ^Leicc'stcr City 16 3 4 9 12 32 10 Grimsby .I. 10 4 111 11 31 9 Lincoln City. 16 2 410 11 42 8 Coventry City 10 0 3 13 4 37 3 SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Goals P.W.D.L. F. A. P. Portsmouth 18 11 4 3 34 1226 Na'ford 17 11 3326 11 25 a 138 3223 13 24 U.P. Kailg:rs 17 9 4426 17 22 Crystal Palace 16 7 7 2 2o 15 21 I\ur?ich 158 3455 21 19 Cardiff City 15 6 7 5 28 18 19 Exeter City 176 620 18 13 Swindon 17 7. 4 6 29 i.5 18 Brentlord 17 6 6 5 19 19 18 Millwall  187 4726 27 18 Plymouth Argylc '7 6 5 6 20 12 17 Southend 17 5 7522 25 17 Swansea 13 5 6 7 19 20 16 Merthyr 19 4 7 3 20 29 lS 1 Bristol .Rovers 16 5 4 7 24 30 14 Southampton 18 6 210 23 33 14 Luton 175 4 8 21 31 14 Northampton" 173 6 3 29 40 12 Brighton 18 3 510 15 25 11 Newport 13 4 3 11 15 34 11 Uillinyham 17 3 3 11 9 35 9 LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION. Goals P.W.L.D. F. A. T. Prcscot. 7 6 1023612 Buckley. 5 5 0012210 Skelmersdale 5 5 U 0 15 3 10 Frodsham 4 3 01617 Sutton Commercial 53 1112 107 Clock rce 8 3 4112 147 Saltney United 3 3 0 0 8 2 6 North-Engineers 9 3 6 0 17 17 6 St. Helens Y .LC. 5 3 209 6 6 Sutton Manor 4 2 11855 St. Helens Junction 6 1 5 0 7 15 2 W hisloii 6 1 5 0 5 16 2 Allan Barton's 8 1 705202 Widnes D. S. and S 7 0 7 0 4 25 0 NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE-DIV. I. Goals P.W.L D. P. A. P, Bangor Comrades 4 4 0 0)9 3 8 IJolvhead R.1 5 3 111467 Denbigh Town 3 1 02754 Carnarvon 5 2 3 0 14 124 Bangor R.I. 2 10 14 3 3 Ll-tnnvst. 3 1 201192 Portmadoc 2 1 10592 CUI:ay 2 0 203 B0 Blaenau Fcstiniog 3 0 3 0 3 15 0 Colwyn Bay 1 0 1 0 0 10 0 WRTII WALES COAST LEAGUE—DIV. II. Goals P.W.L. D. F. A. P. I5ethe?da Comrades 5 4 C 1 14 9 9 Cilasinfryn 5 3 0 2 23 9 8 Penmaenmawr 5 2 031477 Bangor Comrades Ifes. 5 2 1 2 14 13 6 Llechid Celts 4 2 201094 Holyhead R.I. Res 2 1 0 1 12 3 3 Llanfairfcchan 4 1 2111 14 3 Abergele 4 1 2 1 13 10 3 Bangor Ites 4 1 3 0 11 13 2 Dolgarrog 5 1 4 0 9 17 2 :\antllc yak 5 0 418351

I RESULTS Ui SATURDAY'S MATCHES. LEAGUE-DIV. L Aston Villa 4, Sheffield United 0. xtllackbum Rovers 1, Bradiord City 2. Bolton Wanderers 0, Lveitou 2. Bradiord 0. Burnley 1. Chelsea 3, MnluU.vi>rough 1. County U, Alaneuesier City 0. Liverpool 1, Preston iN.L. 2. xAlanchestcr United 0, Oluham Athletic 3. Newcastle United 2, Sunderland 3. Notts County 2, Arsenal 2. Sheffield Wednesday u West- Broimvieh A. 3. x Abandoned owing to fog. LEAGUE—DIV. II. Blackpool 2, Coventry City 0. Bristol City 2, Hudder.-tield T, 1. Clapton Orient 2, iiury 1. Grimsby Town 2, Stoke 0. Port VaJe 1, Lincoln City 0. Rctherfiam C. 0, Birmingham 3. South Shields 2, Leicester City 0, Stockport C. 3, Hull Cily 1. Tottenham H. 5, JSotts forest- 2. West Ham 0, Fulham 1. Wolves 2, Barnsley 4. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Brighton and II. 0, Millwall 1. Brentford 3, Luton To ah 1. xCrystal Palace 0, Exe.er City 0. Merthyr Town 1, Southampton 1. Northampton 2, Cartiiii City 2. Norwich City 5, Gillingham 0, Newport County 2, Siundun 0. Plymouth Argyle 0, lieaui.„ 0. Portsmouth 4, Queen's i at., ivangers 2. Southend 2, Swansea Town 2. Watford 1, Bristol llovers 0. x Abandoned owing to tog. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE-DIV. II. Glasinfryn (h) 1, Penmaenmawr 1. Llanfairfechan (h) 4, Nantlle Vale 4. Llechid Celts (h) 3, Bangor R.I. Res. 2. Abergele (11) 5, Bajigor Comrades Res. 0. Betheada 2, Do-garrog 4.

I PENMAENMAWR v. GLASINFRYN. I (Welsh Amateur Cup). I There was a fairly good crowd at Bron- wylfa field, on Saturday, when Penmaen- mawr had as visitors Glasinfryn, for the Welsh Amateur Cup (first round). The game, from start to finish, was somewhat of a desultory character, with but a few moments here and there of a dashing dis- play. Half-time: Penmaenmawr, 4; Glasin- fryn, 1. When play was resumed, the home team appeared to improve in combination tac- tics, and another goal was soon added, fol- lowed by another good >bot. The visitors seemed active enough on the field, but they lacked oohesion. To a large extent the same weakness was noticeable in tho Pen- maenmawr team, and their big success was due more to good luck than cleverness. Final: Pcnmaenmawr, 6; Glasinfryn,

PORTDINORWIC v. CONSYIIVATIVM I CARNARVON Y.M.C.A. I These teams met a,t Vaynol Park, on Saturday, and a pleasant game ended in a draw of 4 goals. The scorers for the Con- servatives were Tudor Jones, Richie All- man, Jack Jones, and Wm. Rig-by. Ed- win Roberts and Wm. Francis were pro- minent players. R. Wynn Jones could not be blamed for the goals registered against him. Mr W. M. Parry a-cted as referee, and Mr David Williams as lines- rr>a,nr

(Not .It W ales Amateur C up). j (By "Soccer" J. I Thi.- fi 1st.round ue was played at Ffnddoodd, Bangor, on Saturday, in tiie presence of a* large crowd, a contingent 500 strong having made the journey from Holyhead to cheer on • their pets. Mr Tom Jones lined rp the play- ers as follows Banker: McDonald; Pierco. D. J. Thomas; Cawfield, Johnson, Hugh Edwards; W. Ath- erton, J. Jones, Pierce, Brown, Furber. Holyhead: J. H. Joiws; R. Jones, R Wil- liams; J. Abliitt, A. LI. Williams, R. El- lis; H. Jones, H. Williams, T. Joseph, W. J.-Ellis, D. T. Griffith. Line-men: R. Owen, P. Weekes. The game opened in sensational fashion, lIolyhead playing down the slope. The for- wards swooprd down and in the first minute McDonald was forced to exert himself to save from H. Jones. Abbitt let drive fiercely, and McDonald was beaten, but the crossbar saved Bangor. Bangor were continually on thei defensive, Thomas and Pierce defendir" stub- bornly, .aided by llughie Edwards. A fine piece of footwork by 1). T. Griffith placed. H. Williams in possession, but he just- missed with a terrific drive. McDonald, peppered from all quarters, saved magnificently. Holy- head gained several corners, but all proved abortive. Roland Williams was forced to cou- cede a corner, which R. Jones cleared. Joseph obtained posses ion and transferred rto J, Ellis, who sent the leather to H. Williams, the latter shooting only inches wide. Mc- Donald cleared a magnificent drive by Abbitt. The referee awarded a corner on the left and R Ellis crashed the, ball in, Thomas clearing with a huge punt. Hotyhead supporter-) cheered loudly as two corners were followed in quick succession. Abbitt tried another long pot. but the ball flashed past, the post on the wrong side. Bajigor's right wing tried to break through, but H. Ellis frustrated the move. During a great near Bangor goal the referee awarded a penalty. Joseph took the kick and Holyhead wero placed one up. Bangor moved down, but tho ball went behind. Furber sent in a beauty, v, hich J. H. Jones cleared. R. Jones conced- ed a corner, v. hich a Bangor player headed behind. Half-time Holyhead 1, Bangor 0. On the re-start llughie Edwards took tho free-kick but sent the ball over from near tho touchline. Holyhead kept up a hot pace, and visited the Bangor goal, but Pierce cleared. Bangor adopted the long kick and rush tactics but the Holyhead backs were steady. Later on a movement Iv Furber and Brown looked dangerous for Holyhead, but the former al- lowed the ball to get too far and R. Jones cleared well up the field. A spell of miufield play ensued, after which a corner was conced- ed to Holyhead, W. J. Ellis sending behind. Banor g-ot to the other end and forced [1, corner, but the ball was sent behind. The Holyhead forwards moved off and H. Jones finished a nict run by striking the side of tho iiet.. Bangor got down, J. H. Jones effecting a masterly save and conceding a corner, which in-as cleared. Bangor tried desperately to equalise, but the Holyhead backs were defend- ing stublwrnly. llughie Edwards sent in a beauty, which J. H. Jones cleared easily. The Holyhead forwards were now continually at the other end. but Thomas played a great game. W. J. Ellis, eluding two opponents, transferred to Joseph, who let fly instanter. and Holyhead were 2 up amid loud cheers from their supporters. Final: Holyhead 2, Bangor 0. NOTES. I Bangor were iieaten by a supeiior team wno kept op a terrific pace from start- to finish, and it speaks volumes for their stamina. They played with g-reat determinat ion and surprised their numerous stipi>orters by the manner in which they set about their work. Where Holyhead excelled was in the half- back line. These three refused to allow the home forwards any latitude, with the result that at no perio4 of the game did they get into their stride. McDonald- could not bo blamed for the defeat; he played a great part in keeping the visitors at bay. Tltomas and Pierce were brilliant defenders, particularly the former, whose sound judg- ment and sure kicking were a feature of the game. Of the halves the pick was llughie Edwards, who worked hard throughout. The forwards were opposed to a fine trio or halves, and they had not many opportunities of indulging in combined footwork. Had the visitors won by a margin of four or five goals it would not have been more than they deserved, for from start to finish they were entity the better team. Fore and aft they played like Trojans, The forwards were greatly handicapped by the smallncss of the playing area, many well- judged passes going abegging oil the wings. If I were asked who was the best player I would givr the palm to Jim Abbitt, who was here there and everywhere, and yet- in his right place at the crucial moment, llughie Williams' goal w as a gem, and why it was dis- allowed 1 am at a loss to know. For tho second Saturday in succession Joseph scored the two goals gained by his team, and gave further proof of his prowess as a goal-getter of tho first order. Dick Ellis was wonderful, and his "feeding" was of the first quality. A. LI. Williams played a quiet, solid ame, and is improv- ing. If lie infused a little more energy into his play he would do still better. Griffith was not up to the mark, due to his not being well, but he did a lot of useful work in tho second half. Jack Ellis was as tricky as usual and also, as Ikual, unselfish, as wit- ness the opening he made for Joseph to seal Bangor's fate. H. Williams and H. Jones were a fine wing, but their movements were hampered by the narrowness of the ground. J. 11. Joiie., was always "at home" when called upon.

I CONWAY v. DENBIGII, I I (Welsh Amateur Cllp-firt round). I (By "Clwydian"). In the first round proper of the Welsh Ama- cur Cup Conway entertained- JJenbign Town on the Morta on Saturday. The ground was anything but lavourable to the players, having Irozen hard, and was in some peaces silpytry. In audition to tiic large number of Joeal eu- thusiasts there were aizo to be lound among" the spectators a fair number of followers of the visiting team lrom the v aie 01 U wyd. The referee was Mr A. riaulo'ii, lthyl. The le.uu;; iULU up as follows :— Conway: isiaiiara; Wlil Clem Arn- old (CaPL-aill); VI-. i, 12vans, Owilym Hughes, Joe Hughes; loin Craven, leu Jones, Newton, Brookes-Evans, and Lewis Levy Jones. Denbigh alll c.riiiuhs; Euiyn Evans, War- ren A. Lewis, iiavia Lioyd Jones; WIlL. liughes; U. H. J^eo-uard Lewis, David Lloyd Williams, Ciwiiym Thomas, Evan Davies leapt.), Joe Bennett, and it. Kenyon Wynne. At the opening ol Lite game Coiiv.ay aimost j immediately rvlaced a corner which they tailed to convert. Jn some end to end play which followed the visitors displayed a tine combina- tion and a beuer under ^.landing between each other than the homesters. The Conway men having gained possession made a ciakil down the held anu were aiioroed a glorious opport- unity of opening the scoring, but got over- anxious by the chance thus "HClI them, and Tod Jones missed the net and shot behind. Th*: Visitors tnen tried conclusion. and made a determined attack upon the homo citadel, when Clem Arnold rusiied up and saved the situation. Conway naving broken away Lew- is Levy Jones got possession, and looked a certain scorer, but had the misfortune to shoot, just over the crossbar. A toui against the visitors just outside the penalty area gave the homesters another chance w Inch proved abortive. The visitor; next went off with de- termination, and Jveiiyon Wynne quickly found the net, Staliard having no chance against him. A corner kick by Conway re- sumed in a niclet, tn iront of goal, which look- ed as if the score would be equalised, until Ecryn Evans sent the ball well on its way to the other end of the field. The visiting for- wards put in tome dash, until Clem Arnold again cleared., ific Conway forwards were now showing plenty of dash and courage, but lacked d scretion at the vital moment. Brookes-Evans displayed some useiui head- work. Alill I"Vqfls, put. in a. beautiful centre, but do what they would tho home forwards could not find the IICl, Ouilym Hughes got baaly winded, and was taken off the held, leaving Con nay with ten men. The visitor., now ap;lCared to have the game in their own hands, and it was only the fine de- fence of the home-ters that prevented them from increasing their score. Half-time ar- rived wiih li,, corL, Denbigh l, Conway 0. Upon resumption of play Gwilym Hughes having recovered returned to his position, the visitors went off with vigour and forced a.. corner kick, which they failed to convert. A corner for Conway ai^ proved fruitless. The visitors then attacked, and severely tested Staliard. who proved equal to the occasion, .iavinm(r a succession of deadly hots, in grand style. The home backs getting possession eventually transferred the play to the centre, afi-er which even play followed for a time until Tom Craven, who* was playing a fiao game, broke away -with a fine run up the field, evading all comers, but failed to pene- trate the Denbigh defence. After some end to end play Conway again" attacked wiVh de- termination, and there was a continuous pres-" sure on-the Denbigh-goal, wheif'the home for- wards did everything but scofe. The Conway men were now all over the visitors, but could not find the net. Ted Jones was given some fine opportunities, but each time shot wide of the mark. Excitement had now risen to a high pitch. Tho homesters, who were having by far the best of the game, rained shot. after shot in a fierce bombardmfflt of the Denbigh goal, and every second a score was expected. by the spectators. They we.rc not to be dis- appointed, for Lewis Levy Jones, after several desperate attempts, at last- placed the ball safely in the net with a well directed shot, thus equalising matters. Bot.h sides next- made determined attempts to gain a lead. On the home side Joe Hughes and Tom Craven were playing a fine game. The homesters, evidently encouraged by their score, kept up a tough fight to the finish, and were undoubtedly the superior team in the at.. tacks, but lacked the combination of the visi- tors. The filial score was :— Conway 1, Denbigh 1.

BANGOR COMRADES v. BANGOR I 'VARSITY. (Xorth Wales Amateur Cup—first round). I (By "Recorder"). I On the irostbound Cricket iicki, at Ban- gor. these teams met on Saturday, and de- spite the counter-attraction at Ffriddoeddi there was a good attendance when the players lined up as follows Comrades: Ted Owen; W. Recs Williams, Hugh Jones; George Hill, Aspinall, Dick l'at- ttson; Dick Jones, R. T. Williams, It. Owen, 11. Davies and M. Pattison. 'Varsity: W, J lorwn; A. Morris, II. Ro- berts; Brock, Neal. Robinson; L. il. Jones, R. B. Evans, Caradoc Davies Caradoc Evan; and Edwin Jones. Referee Mr Parry, Conway. There was not much to choosc between the teams in 'the initial stages.At the 'Varsity end lliil dropped in a neat shot which Morton fisted out. Then the 'Varsity forwards da.-hed up the held in fine style and Caradoc Evans from long range tried his luck, the ball skiri- ming the top side of the bar. The 'N'ursity scored first per R. B. Evans, who from beyond the penalty line dropped the ball into the net over Ted Owen's head. The Comrades' left- wing came into prominence, but Brock contin- ually held them up. There was a good deal of long kicking by both sets of backs. M. Pattison trie-d hard to lower the 'Varsity col- ours, but the custodian punched out. In a trice the ball was at the other end where Ted Owen fisted the ball out to C'aradoc Davies, who with his head tried hard to pilot it into the net. At last the Comrades equalised. The ball was dropped into the goalmouth, where H. T. Williams promptly landed it into the net. For a cup-tic both teams indulged in too much fancy work, which did not always come off. Dick Pattison (Comrades) had to leave the field for a time owing to au injury to his shoulder. H. Davies scored the Com- rades' second goql NN-itli a feeble sort of shot which the custodian should have saved, llalt-time: Comrades 2, 'Varsity 1. As the of evening were falling, the" referee ordered play to re-start at. once. The students commenced pressing and give and take play followed. For a long time play was faily even, but the students started putting more sting into their work. Robinson was lucky to charge down a drive by Dick Jones, which seemed destined for goal. M. Pattison scored the Comrades' third goal from long range with a beautiful shot, a-nd a minute later II. Owen registered No. 4. Though in arrear the 'Varsity played a hard game. In the last few minutes the Comrades pressed and the ball went smack against the cros-bar out to Dick Jones, who promptly netted it. Directly afterwards the whistlo sounded with the scores standing:— Comrades 5, 'Varsity 1. NOTES. The game does not call for much comment. It. was evident that the frost bound ground restrained the players from exerting them- selves too much as a fall was rather painful. The Comrades deserved their win, but 5-1 rather exaggerates their superioritL The 'Varsity held their own for a good slice of the game, but in the last quarter of an hour they fell to piecos. The Comrades were best represented by their defence. In the half-back line Hill caught the eye for some persistent work. The for- wards were inclined to take things too easy; too much pattern weaving for a cup-tiq. As usual the extreme men sent in some delightful centres. The 'Varsity's play was in turn good, bad, and indifferent. Brock was their shining light. The Tregarth player held up the Ban- gor left- wing, time after time. Nt-al and Robinson also worked hard from siarf to fin- ish. The gate amounted to £ 24.

ABERGELE v. BANGOR COMRADES. (Coast League—Division II.). On Saturday at uie Bee held, Abergele. Having put up such a spirited fight on the previous Jjaturuay at Penmaenmawr, the (-Tele- lies were prime favourites. From beginning to end it was one of the cleanest games ever witnessed on the field, reflecting the greatest credit on referee J. 11. Roberts, Colwyn Bay. The Bangor players, too, deserve the great- est praise for the gentlemanly maimer in which they played. lTames of the kind wit- nessed on this occasion will do football all the good in tho world. Teams :— Abergele-. W. Lothian Jones; Groves and T. O. Phillips; Jack Winkup. John David Jones and Sergt. Lamb, Trevor Roberts, Jack- ie Jones, Shcard, Deacon, and Albert- Lloyd. Bangor G. 11. Jones; J". Owen and G. Wil- liams; J. P. Jones, W. J. Davies and J. Par- ry; T. J, Evans, E. Williams, D. Thompson, J. 0. Jones and It. Eanies. From the start it was a very fact and clean game. Following some pret,ty displays by the Gele forwards J. D. Jones became promin- ent with pot shots, but these the clever Ban- gor custodian found no difficulty in caving. Hereabouts G. H. Jones gave several further displays of fine custodianship, and his brilli- aait saves were loudly cheered by the crowd. Play moved to the 'Gele end, the homesters conceding a corner. The Hangor winger piaced it nicely, but Willie Jones cleared mag nificently. The home forwards, gaining pos- sessioa made a fine run, and clever combina- tion on the part of Sheard, Jackie Jones and Deacon resulted in the latler netting in fine stylo. Bangor now attacked vigorously, showing masterly methods. Grooves, how- ever, succeeded in checking their onrush, and the same players effected a great stroke fol- lowing a shot into the 'Gele goalmouth from outside the penalty area. Liveliness was next observed on the home right wing, Trevor Ro- berts making a fine run and sending a beauti- ful drive across to Lloyd, who narrowly missed. Then came a keen tussle in the Hangor goal- mouth, and G. 11. Jones did some really ex. cellent work. Jackie Jones broke away with great speed, and enabled Trevor Roberts to net Abergeie's second goal. The visiting left wingers made a rapid move, but Grooves was still playing magnificently. The interval ar- rived with the homesters leading 2-0. I SECOND HALF. The second half opened with a rush by the homesters, but the ball was swung back by a; Bangor back. A couple of minutes later a penalty awarded against Bangor was left to Sheard, who converted with bullet-like preci- sion. Abergele continued to exert pressure, and J. D. Jones put in some very fine work. A rush later on the 'Uele goal found Willie Jones wide awake, and he effected several good saves. With lightning rapidity the, home forwards tested the Bangor citadel, Jackie Jones, Trcvor Roberts and Sheard be- ing prominent, but "G.H." was in fine form. From a corner shot well placed by Albert Lloyd. Jackie Jones placed over the bar, and a subsequent fine run by Sheard brought that clever player to grief in the goalaiouth. Sub, sequently Deacon scored for Abergele with a fine drive from a very awkward angle on the right. The Bangorians essayed hard to effect a break through, but the 'Geleites' defenee was of the stone-wall order. Sheard was re- sponsible for 'he fifth goal for Abergele, fol. lowing a run up in Deacon's company, and the end came with the home side the win- ners by 5-0. I NOTES. I On the whole Abergele were the superior team in every way, especially in combination, which gave the Bangor defence continuous trouble. Bangor, on the other hand, played magnificently. They have some splendid players, to name only their clever goalie, their magnificent centre forward, and their indomitable centre half. Every player who appeared at Atter?ete on Saturday is a gentleman, and Bangor should feel proud ef them. Mr J. H. Roberts handled the game very creditably in every respect. Abergele are naturally delighted with them- selves at having beaten the best team in the League (Division II.). Next, Saturday will see Abergele entertain- ing Conway in the second round for a cup, and another great game is anticipated. The home team will be :-W. Lothian Jones; Grooves and Phillips; Harry Bayliff, John David Jones and Jack Winkup; Trevor Ro. berts, Jackie Jones, Sheard, Deacon and Hil- bert Williams,

FOOTBALL NOTES. I The most striking feature of the First League games on Saturday was the failure of the home team, onlv two of whom won. Five actually lost, and two—Manchester United and Brackburn ROYefs-wrrc -,teiiind when fog brought the games to a premature end. The most decisive victory of the day was that of Aston Villa, who played brilliant football against- Sheffield United and won 4-0. West Bromwich Albion took ample revenge for their defeat of the previous week by winning 3-0 against the Wednesday at Sheffield. < In the Second Division the results were more in accordance with anticipations. In the Southern League the most pronounced win of the day was that, of Norwich City, who piled on five goals against Gillingham. « it The Colwyn Bay F.C. Committee have selected the following team to play at Denbigh on Saturday in the North Wales Senior Cup:—Robt. Jones; Ben Morris and Ted Parry; R. W. Roberts, Collier and Hart; Peter Lunt, Francis, Stanley Hughes, Hughie Hughes and Llew. Jones. Reserve: Tucker and Mainwar- ing. Linesman: Mr T. W. Whitley. The players will journey by char-a-banc leav- ing at 12.30. Conway having drawn with Denbigh on Saturday, in the first round of tho Welsh Amateur Cup, the re-play takes place at Denbigh to-day (Thursday), when the following team will represent Conway: Staliard; Will Evans and Gwil- ym Hughes: W. J. Ellis, Clem. Arnold (captain), and W. T. Evans; Tom Craven, Ted. Jones, Joe Hughes, Lewis Levy Jones, and R. Williams. Mr A. Hanlon, of Rhyl, will again be the referee. < In a North Wales Coast League fixture Conway wili entertain Holyhead on the Morfa on Saturday, when the local team will be as follows ;-Stallard; WIll Evans and Clem. Arnold (captain) W. J. Ellis, John Neal, and Gwilym Hughes; Tom Craven, Tod. Jones, Joe Hughes, Lewis Levy Jones, and J. Ll. Owen. For the same day the following team have been selected to meet Abergele at Abergele in the North Wales Junior Cup: Gillet; Ted Evans and Owen Humphreys; A. S. Dodd, BeJl. C. Evans, and Harold Pear- son; Edward Hughes, John Ivor Roberts, Idwal Davies, Ernest Parry a.nd D. Breeze. it In the semi-final round (Chester Senior Cup) rentre United will meet, Crichton Reserves at Ewloe on Saturday. The game will be refereed by Mr Sam Hewitt, Buckley. m Foot-ball enthusiasts at Llanrwst were highly elated on Saturday evening at the news that the local team had defeated Ruthin at Ruthin to tho tune' of 4 2 in 'the first round of t-ho V\ elsh Amateur Cup. Manchester United F.C. granted Mereditii permission to play for Wrexham against Ever- ton on the Racecourse, on ednesday, on the occasion of Llew Davies' benefit. < Blackburn Rovers arc sparing no expense in strengthening their team, and following upon the signing on of Rolio, the Linficld full-back, they have now secured Frank Reilly, the centre half of Falkirk. The transfer fee is stated to be £ 2,250, which means that the Rovers have spent about £ 4,500 during the week-end. The Rovers have previously paid big sums for players, including £ 2,300 for Dawson, £ 2,000 for Shea, and kl,soj for Simp- son. The Colwyn Bay F.C. have arranged a niatoll, against the Colwyn Bay Pals," a junior organisation that ha.s met with much success this season, on the ground near the .Marine Hotel on Saturday, when tho occasion wiil be taken to give a trial to new players. The teams will line up as foows :-Colwyn Bay: E. Wil- liams; Tucker and Bob Morris; Robert Hughos, Howell Jones and Jones (Junc- tion) Mainwaring, W. Jones, Morgan Hughos, Joe Williams and Bates. "Pais" H. G. Summers; G. Jones and F. Chap- lin; L. Chaplin, H. Jones and W. Jones; C. Spencer, G. Roberts, G. Davies, E. Jones and A. Williams. The kick-off has been fixed for 2-30 p.m. » « » • The Comrades of Pwllheli played against the Portmadoc Comrades on the recreation ground, Pwllheli, on Saturday, when a large number of townspeople witnessed the game. The final result was: Portmadoc 7, Pwllheli 1. The arrangements were in the able hands of Mr Robert Owens, 3, New-street, the Com- rades' secretary, and Mr Hugh Hughes, Tal- afon Football Club secrctarv. H # On Saturday, Barmouth journeyed to Mach- ynlleth to re-play the cup-tic (1st round Welsh Amateur Cup). Both teams were strongly represented,and much interest was taken in the game. However, Barmouth 11'011 easily bv 2 goals against nil. # At the recreation ground. Barmouth, on Sat- urday, Aberystwyth Juniors were the visitors. Barmouth Juniors were the belter team from start to finish, and beat Aberystwyth by seven goals to nil. The following will represent the Holyhead Railway Institute a<rainst Bangor Railway Institute at Bangor to-morrow (Saturday) in the second round of the North Wales Junior Cup R. O. Thomas: Ciynnc Jones, Richard Lewis; Richard Roberts, W. T. Jones, O. E. Williams; W. Williams, R. C. Jones, It. Williams, J. Williams, W. J. Roberts. At a meeting of the committee on Monday night it was decided to send forward the names of Joseph, J. Abbitt. W. J. Ellis and J. II. Jones for selection by the League Commit- tee in connection with the forthcoming trial match.

I SPORTING ITEMS. Abe Mitchell, of Sonning, confirmed the su- periority of the younger school of professional golfers by twice defeating James Braid in ex. hibition games over the nine-hole course of the Eltliam Warren Club on Saturday. Ho played the bcMcr short game all day, ded after boating Braid by 5 and 4 in the morning match, won a medal round with a score of 72 against 74 by the old champion. < < The death is announced of Mr Reginald S. Hilton, brother of Mr Harold 11. Hilton, tho many times open and amateur golf champion. Mr Reginald Hilton had for some years acted as secretary of the Chester Golf Club, and ho was a scratch player at Hoylake. • At Nottingham on Tuesday there was quite a chapter of accidents in the principal race, the Midland 'Chase. Irish Rebellion, Eager Simon, Prince Francis, and Neurotic all came down, and Straight Ahead just beat the fa- vourite, King's Carol, for first place by a neck.

I NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES I NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE—DIV. I. Conway v. Holyhead RI., at Conway, Air Tom Jones, Junction. Carnarvon v. Llanrwst, at Carnarvon, Mr W. J. Jones. Llanllechid. Kick-off, 2.30 p.m. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE—DIV. II. Llechid Y. Glasinfryn—Mr R. Jones, Bangor.

LLANFAIRFECHAN v. NANTLLE I VALE. This game was played at Llanfairfechan on Saturday, before a fair gate. The game throughout was anything but ex- citing, especially after the fare provided the previous Saturday. The homesters. in order to encourage local talent, put on four reserves. The interval score, after mediocre play, wa.s two all. in the second half the teams again took things easy, and the game finished: Llanfair- fechan 4, Nantlle 4.

BANGOR NORMAL COLLEGE v. I HOLYHEAD RESERVES. The Bangor Normal College eleven played Holyhead Reserves on the Recrea- tion Ground, Holyhead, on Saturday. A good game resulted in a win for the visi- tors by the odd goal in three.

The cihemiafcs of Greenock have notified the burgh insurance committee that unless the demands for increased dispensing feee axe granted they will cease to supply drugs and appliances under the Insurance Aot as from December 31st.

SEQUEL TO WRECK IN CARNARVON BAY. ACTION AGAINST SHIPOWNER. At Bangor County Court, on Monday, His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts heard an action brought by Mr J. Edward s Jones, Llanboblig-road, Carnarvon, Lloyd s agent and sla.t-e merchant-, against the owner of the schooner "Flectwing," of Wexford, which was wrecked in Carnarvon Bay. for B46 19s Id for salvage services and pay- ments made in connection with the wreck. Mr T. E. Morris (instructed by Mr Richard Roberts) was for the plaintiff, and Mr Ivor Pryce represented the defendant. The Plantiff stated that on January 10th lie heard of the wreck of the Flectwing" in Carnarvon Bay. and he proceeded there. The schooner, laden with coal, was on the sands. He interviewed the captain, who was very ill, and he told plaintiff to under- take all duties in connection with the vessel, and when Mr Stafford, the owner, arrived at Carnarvon, a few days after- wards, he confirmed the captain's order. He followed the instructions of the owner, and from two to three tons of coal were salved, and sold for about JE2. In accord- ance with further instructions from the owner he did not saive any more coal after January 15th, and did not engage watch- men after January 2Cth. In answer to Mr Pryce, Plaintiff said that it was part of his duties a.s Lloyd's agent to visit wrecks, and to ascertain from the Masters whether his services were required,and to advi.-o the underwriters. There was a contract between the ca,l )ta I I and the owner and himself with regard to the wreck. Hugh Owen Jones, sliip's carpenter, said he was engaged by the plaintiff to assist in salving the vcs:et and the cargo. Mr Ivor Pryce contended that it was not a salvage claim, and that the case did not come within the jurisdiction of the Court. The Judge: I fail to see that it is a salvage case at all, but the plaintiff is ray- ing on the contract between the parties. Mr Pryce said the authority which the owner gave the plaintiff was on behalf of the underwriters, who were continually mentioned in the correspondence. The Judge decided in favour of the plaintiff on the question of jurisdiction, and referred the question of accounts to the Registrar for a report, after which he will deliver judgment.

INSURANCE POLICY CASE. INTERESTING ACTION IN BANC OR. COURT. At Bangor County Court, on Monday, His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts gave judgment in the a<tion brought by Hugh Williams. Meiiai-torrace, Newborough, against William Innes,' Rhosgoch Hotel, Rhosgoch. The plaintiff claimed, as administrator of E. Jaue Jones, deceased, who w as the divorced wife of defendant, for the return of a policy of insurance effected upon the life of the deceased in 1897. The wife went awav in 1910. and the defendant claimed that he had paid the premiums up to that year. The wife died in Chicago in 1914, having re-married. The Judge entered judgment for the plaintiff on the claim and counter-claim. The costs of the first day were given to the defendant. Mr T. E. Morri- (instructed by Mr Richard Roberts) was for the plaintiff, and Mr Ellis Roberts (instructed by Mr S. R. Dew) for the defendant,

CHILD DROWNED AT DYIFRYN. MOTHER'S PATHETIC SEARCH. On Monday afternoon the 19 months' old child ot Air and Airs Herbert Lloyd, I'alN-boiit I)vlfr%ii, vii, drowned in the river which runs not far from the home. It appears that deceaed WM about the house in the afternoon, and the mother attending to lic-r household duties Suddony she nussed the child,; and went iinmeci-ately in search. "Alarmed, she called at xVnybrvn. which is c.ose by, and made known her plight there. Mr Pd lliiams, Llceheiddior L'cha, happened to be tnere, and, accompanied by otner JXT- sons, went in œarch. Mr 1). Williams proceeded towards the Mill wheel, and I)roe(,e(le d toNN-ards the, I Nvhec-1, and turns to the main liver. ('n looking round lie observed the body washed on the stones, about twel ve yards lower down the river. Wiiiiams carried the body to the house, where it showed some siight signs of animation. Nurse Thomas ar- rived soon, and resorted to artificial res- piration. Dr. J. O. WiriaIl1;; arrived later and pronounced life extinct.

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I MERIONETH TEACHERS. I "THE POOREST PAID IN UNITED KINGDOM." A deputation of the Merioneth school teach- ers appeared before the County Educations Authority, 011 Thursday, in support of an ap- plication for an interim bonus of £ L per week to every school teacher until the national settlement "corhe-s into force. Mr H. Pearsoil, secretary and organiser to the National Union of Teachers for North Wales, said that the teachers in the county were the poorest paid, hot only in Wales, but in the United Kingdom. Mr J. R. Jones, the county secretary of the Teachers' Union," said there were 282 head teachers in the committee's service, of which 185 received L-sa tÀD joloo a yeu. Fifteeq were fully-trained certificated teachers and seven uncertificated head teachers in charge ot schools. The Clerk (Mr Richard Barnett), in reply to a question, stated that the bonus asked for would mean an additional cost of Ct4,572, ot which two-fiths had to come on the rate& which would be equivalent to an additional 54 rate. The new scale would involve an in. crease of from 40 to 60 per cent. on present scale. He called the serious attention of the committee to the over-staffing of the schools. After a long discussion the question of sal- aries were referred to a committee. The application of the Teachers' Association for direct. representation on the Education Committee was also refused, but it was agreed to invite four members to attend the meeting in a consultative capacity.