Evening Express

Angry Crowd POLICE RUSE TO PROTECT REFEREE The referee (Mr. Williams) during the second half gave umbrage to the crowd by his decisions. At the end there was a great rush on to the field, and he was surrounded by an angry crowd, who gave vent to execrations and yells. Never has a more exciting scene been witnessed on the St. Helen's Ground. Mr. Williams on his leaving the field was beset by a menacing throng, and it was only by a clever ruse on the part of the police that he managed to escape, by doubling back and taking refuge under the grand stand, the door of which was locked.

Heard-Not Seen WANDERERS V. ROMILLY. This game started late at Jubilee Park, and throughout the second half it was quite dark Inquiries elicted for play nor players couli be seen-that the "Tramps won by a goal, the try being made by I ,n "CC. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Wanderers 1 0 5 Romilly 00 0

BATH V PENYLAN AD Bath v Penylan Played at Ba.tb ???PENYLAN. Back: Lewis; „ Three-quarter backs: (jibbs, Godfrey, F. Roberts, and F. J. Lewis. Half-backs: Barrow and R. Jones. Forwards: T. Davies, D. Lewis, Whitney, Gacoon, Palmer, Ward, Samuels, and K MVIE8' BATH. BATH. Back: Hartell;8 Three-quarter Backs: R Ascott, G. Johnson, Brooks, and Powell; Half-backs: A. Hatherell and Spoors; Forwards: Cashndla, Donaldson, B. Hurst, 11. Hamilton, Dainton, Carpenter, Griffith, and E. Trapnell. Beieree, Mr. G. M. Thomas, G.R.U. Penylan kicked oil, and Bath attacked. Spoors made a fine opening, and Ascott. on the wing, had a chance, but a knock-on spoilt the movement. After this the visitors went away strongly and twice came rwir scoring. At length, through Bath's slowness, F. Roberts got over in the corner. No goal resulted. Both then attacked, but were driven back, Penyla.u again getting dange- rous, but Bath relieved. Bath pressed hotely after this reverse, and Pcnylan were hard pressed. The ball was kicked to Ascott, on the wing, and he tried to drop. The ball did not go over, but Penylan were slow, and John&on, rushing up, scored an unconverted try for Bath. Then Spoors got off in a dribble, and Hatherill. following up, scored a second aunid- converted try for Bath Half-time score Pts. Bath 6 Penylan. 3 Tbo second half opened in an exciting mna- ner, Bath leading off with a strong rush and getting down on the visitors' line from a scrum. Spoors dribbled over and scored Bath's third try. No goal resulted. For ■ame time even play followed, and at length t'eny- j lan got an attack, and from a scrum in the home 25 F. Lewis scored a pretty try, no goal resulting. Play was very strenuous, and Bath won by nine points to six. Final score. G. T. Pts. Bath .) 3 9 Penylan 0 2 6.

LYDNEY V, CINDERFORD At Lydney. The visitors had the best of the game in the opening half, and scored tries through Leighton and James, which went unconverted. The Lydney men then played up pluckiiy and well, and good work by Harrison and Kerwood really deserved scores, but the Oinderforcl defence prevailed, and although the Lydney men lost by 6 points, they did not deserve ■ to lose. Final score. G. T. Pts. Cinderiord. 0 2 6 i i,ydney 0 0. 0 .?

MOSELEY V RICHMOND At Moseley. In the opening half Wain- wright scored for Moseley. and Cooper con- verted, Cooper kicked a penalty goal, and scored an unconverted try. Richmond opened hrO:: infh::vs:d tIiåtliIxr::g i ing a try. Plain converting. Boocock and j Gibbins scored for Moseley, Cooper convert- J inc. I Final score: G. T- P ts. Moseley i -2 17 Richmond 1 0 5 1

RUGBY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS LANCASHIRE V. CUMBERLAND. At Lancaster. Cumberland against the slope showed capital form, invariably beat- ing Lancashire for possession. Ebbw Vale led a fine dribble. Slott broke away, and another forward rush, in which Haigh and Tolson shone, was well checked by Saint. Davidson opened the .Cumberland score at the corner, Harrison having hard lines with the kick. Harrison was nearly over again. — nan-time score. foints. Cumberland 3 Lancashire 0

CANTON V. BARBARIANS. 16 MEN IN THE FIELD. At Jubilee Park. In the first half Barry R?red for Canton, and Irving converted. It ??then found that Canton had sixteen' men  and one waa sent off. ? ?ne ?cond half Attley ecot?d for the Bar barons. Another count again eld-od «iTtMn players on the Canton side. The big crowd greatly mterfered with play, and, m  caused two players to be injured by .-nrfin? the goal lines. 6U(Janton scored just before the final, which *?? ?)a?.e in darKnes?. r— Final score. G. T. Pte. Barb,%ri ?" 1 1 8 Canton 1 1 fa Barbarians 0 l 3

m,OITCESTERSHIRE V. CORNWALL. These teams met at Gloucester in the rnuiity championship. Gilbert opened the scoring for the visitors, and then some won-  Tilav by the Gloucestershire three- mmrters produced tries by Hudson and ?e Gent also was in grand form and ?ed in the corner, Just before half-time riiihnrt -scored for.Cornwall. „ U- Ha)f-t!mesuuio: u. f ts. Gloucestershire — 2 1 15- .I.I L

TREORKY SECONDS V. TREBANOG. A fieorkY, the match being 1i nder Bhondd? S?MM- League a,rr?c?BM?- Bepresent?t?ve 61 T^e ^firet dfifteen minutes' Pla-y was of an Th, f?mt fifte&n  of a.n nDinbe?ing nature, but Treorky, coming awav well Lewis Pritchard nearly got his Sde mto trouble through failing to field.. ere l?,ona-lised for an infrmge- ine *?°L ?;? T?.??a dropped a tnv<t)v aroa.K I D1ent, ana .?-  -oJ men Half-tLme: G. T. p? I Treorky Seconds 1 0 3 ¡ Trebanog ,.I 0 0 0

wrrOLVEN V. MAESTEG. pisved on the M&Mteg ground. Dr. Bell Thornas kicked off before a large crowd. Emrys Jones kicked a penalty goal for jaaestBB- Final:. G. T. Pts. I ResolTen_ ? 1 0 J 3| MMsteg Bangers ? 0 3?

PLYMOUTH UNITED SERVICES V. DEVON- At T?vmonth The ServMes opened strongly. ?s sS and Longhuert goaled. Ply- mouth retaJiated. Moore marking and kicking rS wfi scored am unconverted gfeKnSTi. & teS:. S?! ?' t.?? ?in?s?aix at the interval. The Sn weil hardly distinguishabteinthe second balf. Plymouth won by 9, marked ?'?? j :*■ try. DW" I,- G. m u»+_ Final acor? ? > • •fts. PlYm011thF. P. I Devonport I.? 11118

prcicraftAlG V. NANTYMOEL. Owins to the strike the matcn between Penygraig and Nantymoel has been post- idoned.

nnvKN'I'RY V. STBATFORD-ON-AVON At Oo?try' The ^f^^ptav on, Niclwlls going over after Icose play near the line. Wood dribbled through torely^ a^so goaling his own try, Maddocks in the ^dmS C^enTry ^ttacked continuouBly, the wL workingtogethr better. Tries re added by ThomM (two). Ma.ddock??eaJ6on. ?o?. ?n?on. one being inverted. Emal 6OOre:oventry, 31 pDit,?e; Stratford, nil.

PDTfTHCAWL DISAPPOINTED. Porthcawl were to have been at home tcr I day to a Swansea, district team, whh-i-h dti-d not, however, put m an ?PP?"S.?"?"?° to the disappointment of the seBSiders,

TROEmYRHIW V. BARRY DISTRICT RESERVES. -1 The opening stages were all in favour of Troedyrhiw. Barry were pressed, and were penalised. D. Jone,6, the home goal-keeper, scored the first -goal. The homesters showed improved form, and Hearsey added the seoond. Barry were forced to defend through- ont. Barry were outclassed. ■ Final score: uoaio. Troed, yrhiw 3 Barry District ■••• g

BARBARIANS' RECORD. The Barbarians complain of the loee of their record to-day. They allege that Canton played at the ouset sixteen men. and that when one was ordered off he returned to the field. Furtber.the B&rbai-fama elaiain that, owing to TOe crowd e iptariereace. the ageond some of canton oacJrt not to bare been allowed.

Big Row at Bargoed I OLD FIRM" AWARDED A TRY I Referee to Report the Scene I I These teams met on the McDonnell Ground. Bargoed, in a Glamorgan League fixture. The Old Firm brought over a pretty strong side, although one or two of their regular players failed to turn out Bargoed, on the other hand, were without several of their best men. A good deal of enthusiasm was aVmwn Tmmfi :— BARGOED. Back: P. Davies; Three-quarter backs: Hayward, A. Roberts, E. J. Rees, and Morgan; Half-backs: Davies and Evans; and A. RHiodfge, J. H._Da?iea. J. Jones, D. Forwards: loway, W. Jones, 0 Conner, and A. N. Other. MOUNTAIN ASH. Back: Chris. Davies; Three-quarter backs: Ivor Bevan, Mellish, T. Griffiths, and Hopkins; Half-backs: Thomas and Phillips; Forwards: Shepherd, Fryer, D. Bowen, G. Llewellyn, A. Williams, A. Jenkins, B. Jarman, and T. warren. Referee: Mr. W. Gamlin, Pontypridd. Shepherd started for the 0111 iirm before few spectators. Bargoed took play to the visitors' ground by some good dribbling, but later the Mountain Ash forwards brought relief, Percy Davies, the home full-back, aYing well. From a free Mountain Ash nearly scored. The home line was kept intact through the efforts of A. Roberts and Percy Davies. Bargoed then started a fine dribble, and Davies dropped a goal. Up to the inte-r- val Bargo-ed had the best of the argument, T%lavinET remarkahlv well- ULTCJ.1 AVfA TT<*ri o Half-time score. G. T. Pts. 0 Mountain Ash n ••••;•■ 0 0|J nt. Bargoed, 4 points; Mountain Ash, 0o point. SCENE ON THE GROUND. The match ended in a sensational way. One of the Mountain Ash players-Phillips. the half—dribbled over the Bargoed line. Just then the ball was picked out of bounds by one of the Bargoed players. It was noticed that Phillips was lying on the ground insensible. The referee awarded the Old Firm" a try-a decision which occasioned a tremendous uproad. The Bar- goed supporters rushed on the field, and the players joined in protests against the referee's decision, arguing that it was not a try, as the man did not touch the ball down. The referee stated, howver, that he awarded a try because Phillips, the Mountain &Ah player, wae obstructed, one of the home- sters tripping him up when he was going to fall on the ball The visitors kicked for goal, but missed and the referee then stopped the game, some alleging that there were several minutes !eft for pl' y Bargoed were thus left, winners by one point. ThM is the first league defeat that. the Mountain team have sustained this season. The referee states that he intends reporting the matter to the Welsh Rugby Union. Final score: G. T. P't?. Ba,rgo?d 1 0 4 i Mountain Ash- 0 1 3

Bridgend v Penarth I At Bridgend. Teams:— PENARTH. Back: Best. Threequarter-backs: Hislops, Gunston, Rowe, and Garville. Half-backs: Thomas and Regan. Forwards: Bryant. Hill, Mclvor, White, Bartlett, Blackmire, Davies, and Sims. BRIDGEND. Back: E Oliver. Threequarter-backs: A Palmer, B. Price, Llew Davies, and Reggie Jones. Half-backs: W. J. Cooke and J. Rogers. Forwards: F. Evans (captain), A. Evans, R. Hitchings, S. Davies, D. Watkins, D. Jones, J. Griffiths, and A. Brown. 4!t: (> yenartnarew cuooad rji a, mie example oi inter-passing, which promised fruition just as Rowe knocked on. Neat kicking by Price and Palmer, and following up by Watkõns. I took play to the Penarth posts, out Gun- stone cleared their lines. Best slipped in trying to clear, leaving the line at the mercy of Bridgend, but Hitchings kicked cut of bounds. After the interval Bridgend pressed, and Palmer scored a dropped goal. In some open play Heslop let in Cooke, who got within an ace of scoring. The homesters were now having far the best of matters. Led by Gun- stone and Garville. Penarth then set up a hot attack. but. were unable to penetrate the stern defencol It was a. fast game to the finish. V Final eobre. G. T. PtR. Brid?end.— 1 0 4 Pensrth. 0 0 0 COMMENTS. Bridgend were w-el1 up to the form di- played in recent matches, playing with deter- mination and tackling keenly when on the defence. Penarth played pretty football, but their defence easily broke down, and with a little luck Bridgend would have scored several timee. The pick of Bridgend were Cooke, Rogers, Palmer. Frank Evans, and -Watkins. For Penarth Heelop and Bryant were the nifticL r- Final score. G. T. PtB. Bridgend 10 4 d "f9: 0 Ó

TREHERBERT V FERNDALE The second league cfttconnter between these teams was played at Treherbert befare a small crowd. The previous match resulted in favour of Ferndale by six- points. In their matches of. late Treherbert have suffered bad luck in not gaining victories. They, however, were out to win. Ferndale brought over a representative team, but the homesters underwent a few changes. Teams:— ¡u- FERNDALE. Back: W. -L,. John. Threequarter-basks: E. Owen, D. John, and W. J. James. Half-backs: F. Biddiscombe and W. Davies. Forwards: D. Lewis, D. Vigars, D. Morgan, W. Williams, J. Price, B. Jones, G. Evans, and D. Bennett. TREHERBERT. Back: M. Colville. Threequarter-backs: 1. llandford, E. Davies, O. Williams, and F. Handford. Half-backs: J. Davis and W. Lewis. Forwards: 1'. F. Owen, J. Hopkins, W. B. Jones, W. R. Jones, E. Curtis, T. Kinsey, C. Jones, and S. Lewis. Referee: Mr. Jenkins, Penygraig. From the kick-off Treherbert rustled away, but Johns pulled them up finely. Beddis- eombe became prominent with a fine run. Loose play by the home backs allowed the visitors to attack. Their stay, however, was very brief, as by a series of forward rushes the homesters got back beyond the half-way. The visitors once more became dangerous, a plucky tackle by Colwell saving a try. Ferndale were now showing some determina- tion, and it was only keen defence that pulled the mup. Owen made a spirited run and got past all the defence with the exception of young Cal- wftll who pulled him over finely Half-time: G. T. Pta. I Ferndale 0 0 0 Treherbort -0-0- 1 Ferndale opened nicety. Alter narrowly missing a try D. Lewis picked up from wild handling and scored an unconverted try. Ferndale were now continually on the aggreesive and Biddiscombe 1. added to the ofnrA bv a neat dropped goal. V- Final score: G. T P't& I Ferndale. 1 1 7 Trehbrbert 0 0 0

NEWPORT II. V. MACHEN I Played at Newport before a fair attend- I ance. The turf waa rather heavy after the rains of the week. Soon after the .start Will Harris got a try for. Machen, which was not converted. The Newport men then rattled in a couple of smart attacks, and tries were got by Hicks and Newland, both of which were converted bv Harry Rowlands. bv 'There were a number of strong attacks on the part of the Machen forwards, who were a well-combined lot, with the result that the home side vreqkept to their own quarters for the last quarter of an hotir in the first 1. ft 1f' Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Ne rt Seconds 2 0 10 .I a 1 3 I machen (t 1.31 Soon after the opening of the second nait, Hicks, the smarV'Ieft wing-for Newport, went over with a. good try. Ten minutes later, over with a gobd t i y Ton minutes later, as the result of excellent combination and passing, he repeated the performance, and from the second of theee two tries, Harry Rowlands put on the third goal for the home- sters. Machen, eventually by dint of strong forward play, rushed the ball away from a line-out, and Oram got over with-a try, which (,,Otlvert.erl. ———- Fina.1 score: G. T. P'ts. Newport Seconds 3 1 18 I MZ n I 1 1 8 I

MONMOUTH V NEWBRIDGE UNITED -I Mt Monmouth. The early stages showed this to be one of the most exciting matches witnessed on the Monmouth ground. Edmunds repeatedly opened up the game for Monmouth, but the Newbridge defence was remarkably keen. Herbert, on the Monmouth left wing, scored what looked a certain try, t.hn referee disallSwed it. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. I Monmouth 0 0 0 I Newbridge United tt 0 0

WHITCHURCH V. CARDIFF ROXBURGHS. At Whitchurch. The visitors were assisted by Pascoe Howells, whilst the homesters had the help of Fred Potter, who was not able to go to Neàth. Pretty and open play was the order in the opening stages, and Potter and Frances got within inches of the line. Good work by Howells changed the venue, .It Wilkins only cleared in the nick of time.  HaH.time-score: G. T. Pts. I Whitchurch 0 0 0 P 'Roxbuhs 0 0 0 1 after the re««tart Foreman dropped t?? for the Soxburghs. Wh?hnrch ma? ^uous efforts to equalise, but oould not, ?' ?e?Mne ending in f&vonr of Caj-diN Rox-I kii^M I Final gcore. (7, T. rta. I Cardiff Roxburghs 1 0 4 Whitchurch 0 0 0

YSTALYTERA V. AMMANFORD. At y-er. The ?me commenced late, I ?nxta?ahed in ==oommwmd late, I a?mi p.d??? ilm the 2=-b.4?.2 I xnd v PA -ft-:at:rylgtautom "on go^*

Brynmawr Busy I PONTYPRIDD GET A REVERSE I Pontycymmer played Blaengarw in a pontyoy bTf(,r(, a good crowd. Pontycymmer turned out minus five of their regular players. The game throughout was scrappy. the wind being most unfavourable for any scientific play. Dick Phillips, for Blaengarw, crossed over with the only try. Royal failed atoa!. The home backs brought off several rounds of passing, each of which were dangerous. Fine passing by Morgan, Roberts, James, and Rowe, and re-passing from the last- named to Roberts resulted in a try, which W. G. Evans converted. The Pontypridd backs asserted themselves, and .Roberts made a fine opening, but the greasy state of the ball caused the passing to break down: Half-timf score: G. T. P'ts. I Brynmawr. l o 5 Pontypridd 0 0 0 Un the re-start both sides went in for foot- work, Pontypridd taking the upper hand, but they were sent back by a fine individual dribble by Roger Morgan. From a scrim- mage Morgan, Roberts, Evans, ?nd Davies brought off a round of passing, and the last- named scored. This was quickly followed by a good opening by Roger Morgan, and passing by Ben bvans and Davies enabled the last-named to score again. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Brynmawr 1 2 11 -Pontypridd 0 0 0 COMMENT'S. The heavy ground and a greasy ball pre- vented Brynmawr playing the game for which they are noted. The Pontypridd forwards were better in the tight, and quite as good in the open, but their backs could not compare. M ogGriffiths played cleverly at outside half, but Pontypridd were short of their regular centre and wing.

Llanelly v Garryowen Played at Stradey. Teams:— LLANELLY. Back, Leyshon; Three-quarter backs: Evan Davies, Stanley Rees, D. Evans, and W. Roberts. Half-backg Hawkins and W. J. Walters. Forwards: Tom Evans, Evan Thomas, Marsh, Syd Phillips. Downing, Gwiiym Evans, Tom Williams, and Dan Jones. GARRYOWEN. Back: Dundon; Three-quarter backs: Costelloe, O'Sullivan, Dwyer, and J. Reid; Half-backs: W. Reid and Leahy; Forwards: J. G. Bryan (captain), M. Gilli- gan, O'Conner, McCarty, Magill, Clune, Keyes, and Driscoll. Refree: Mr. E. H. John. A serum was formed on the visitors' 25 line immediately after the ]?ick-off, but the Irishmen soon forced their way into the home territory, only to be repelled. A few minutes later, by a good kick from Leyshon, the visitors attacked in the home quarter for a considerable time, and it was with a great deal of difficulty that the scarlets kept them at bsy. A little later, however, a brilliant move- ment was initiated by W. J. Walters, which culm in a, ted In D. Evans scoring. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Llanelly I Garryowen 0 0 0 The home forwards hel da decided advan- tage in. the open, being smarter and more resourceful than their opponents. Hawkins, Uanelly's diminutive half, played a clever game at the base of th escrum, and combined effectively with Walters, who played an admittedly good game. Walters divined the movements of his opponents in a splendid manner, and the way in which he nnnnpH the came was admirable. -¥_ ._n SECOND HALF. Soon after the restart the visitors' forwards wera prominent with l ome good rushes, but the Scarlets prevented them making any appreciable Progress. After some scrappy play in midfield, the Irishmen changed the venue, and brought operations within n few yards of the Llan- ellv line, but the pressure was relieved by a characteristic Scarlet rush. play remained near the visjtors line for fOom6 time, and a little later Hawkins, the inside half, vrig?Ied through hhi opponents I from the back of tne scrum, and sM)red an unconverted try. Soon ?fter the kick-out Dundon WM in- jured. and had to be carried off the field. Plav was resumed near the Tisitors' line, and Willie Roberts again scored. Final score: G. T. P'ts. 1 Llanelly 1 i 14 Garrrowen ••• 0 0 0 COMMENTS. The game was play ad in the best of spirit, and some pretty movements were witnessed among the home backs. The Irishmen, although of superior build to the youthful, scarlets, lacked cohesion, but some of their individual efforts were well executed. I

PONTYPOOL II. V PANTEG Played at Pontypooi to-day on a, heavy ground. Play throughout was fast and interesting, and m the first half the Reserves scored two tries through W. Winstone and V. Jenkins, neither try being converted. In the second half both teams played clean, vigorous football. The game had to be stopped at three-quarter time in consequence of darkness setting in and making it impos- sible for the referee to follow the play. T 1 iinai score: G. T. P ts. PontYP-1 II 0 2 6. Panteg 0 0 0

BRITON FERRY V MAESTEG I From the start Briton Ferry appeared to [ forcing matters. Maesteg were penned on the line, wheoe Ferry experienced hard lines in .1 getting across. Maeateg found relief by forcing a scrum, and took matters into the home territory. Davies found touch. The home forwards took the ball at their feet to the Maesteg 25. The visitors' three-quarters brought off a nice bout of passing, the wing being forced into touch. naii-time; Ü. ± jf ts. Briton Ferry. o 0 0 Mac.st,eg 0 0 0

SOMERSET V DEVON At Bridgwater. Somerset were without Vincent and Coates, and Devon without Roberts. Strong forward play favoured Somerset, but the Devon backs were superior, fine pasfmg being shown. They attacked repeatedly, but lost chances of .scoring. The Somerset forwards caused Devon much anxiety. The. Devon backs lost a grand chance of scoring, and Somerset played up finely until half-time, when nothing had been scored. The visitors started the second half with vigorous play, and from a clever movement by the backs Baker scored, Butcher goaling. Somerset made spasmodic attacks, but Devon added an unconverted try. Though Devon continued the better side, Slade scored an ungoaled try for Somerset from a fine for- ward movement. Devon went strong at the ¡ finish, and Hayman added an ungoaled try. u mal score: ? 1 • la. Devon 1 2 11 Somerset 1 3

BLACKHEATH V HARLEQUINS At, Blackheath. Brougham scored for the Harlequins in five minutes, after typical passing, Cranfield goaling. Blaekheath played much better, Ferguson and Fenandee getting in, Stone placing one goal. In the second half the Harlequins with the wind pressed repeatedly. Roberts dropped a penalty goal. The Harlequins pressed hard, but the defence was too safe. Final score: G. T. P ts. Harlequins 2 0 8 Blackheath 1 1 8

PONTY DISAPPOINTMENTS. I Football was at a discount at Pontypridd. The match between the Y.M.C.A. Booonds and a local scratch team ended rather abruptly, th-e ball being kicked into the river and carried away. The match due to have been played between the Y.M.C.A. Firsts and Talygarn wae off, pontypooi being uaiable to raise a team. Illbe Pontypridd Rugby Seconds waited for the appearance of Taff's Well, but they did not turn up, and the Reserves wore without a fixture.

STROUD V. GLOUCESTER. I At Stroud. Gloucester were poorly repre- sented. and Stroud had the better of play sented, first half. Wathern kicked a penalty goal for them just before the interval. Stroud lost Jones, and Gloucester got a penalty goal and a converted try through Cook .and Clock. Glou?cester Final score. 8 P'Oil"6 I Gloucester 8 points Stroud 3 points

Rugby Finals I Final: Points. Bargoed. 4 Mountain Ash 3 Final: Glyn-Neath, 8pts.; Rhymney, 3pte. Final: Brynmawr, llpts.; Pontypridd nil Half-time: Brynmawr, 1 goal; Pontypridd, nil. Court-road Boys, 3pts; Grangetown, nil. Cinderford, 6 points; Lydney, nil. Gilfach Goch, 13 points; Penrhys Old Boys, 3 points. Cardiff Welsh, 6 points; Grange, nil. Splott Crusaders, nil; St. Peter's, nil. Splott Crusaders, 3 niil5?- ints; Trebanog, nil. Treorky Seconds, 3 points; Trebanog, nil. Cilfynydd, 3 points; Dinas, nil. Ynysybwl, 5 points; Pontypridd Y.M.C.A., nil. St. German's, 12 points; Newport West, nil. Mumbles, 6 points; Porthcawl, 5 Blaengarw, 3 points; Pontycymmer, nil. Skewen, 15 points; Craegnant, nil. Pontardawe Albions, 5 points; Waunarlywd Seconds, 0. Ystrad, 3 points; Loughor, nil. Ystalyfera, 4 points; Ammanford, nil. Glais, 9 points; Stepney, Briton Ferry, 3 points; Maesteg, nil. Mumbles, 6 points; Porthcawl. 5. Ferndale, 8 points; Treherbert, nil. Abe von Excelsiors, nil; Port Talbot St. Theodore's, nil. Tonna. 8 points; Port Talbot Centra!, nil. Comerset, 13 points; Devon, 3. Cheshire, 8 points; Durhrm, 13. Abertillery, 1 goal 4 tries (li. points); Bridg- water Albion, nil. Cardiff Mackintosh, 3pts; Pentyrch, nil. Glouoeeter, 8pts.; Stroud, 3pts. Sketty Church Lads Brigade, 6 points; Christchurch Nondescripts, 0. Llanelly, 4 points; Briton Ferry, nil. Cardiff Lutons. 5 points; Uanishen, nil. Blaen?arw. 3poi!?a; Pontycymmer, nil. Llwydooed Iinudeors 1; Du?ryn, nil. ftmay?- d TL?OLA. Resorvw 6 points; Toantö, nu.

Victory at Last V MERTHYR SURVIVE BAD LUCK Decisive Win Over Salford I A visit from Salford. the smart. Lancashire combination, to Merthyr to-day was looked forward to with great enthusiasm and much interest from local supporters. After the "splendid fight at Bradford lost Saturday against great odds, hopes ran high. as to possible victory being taken up by a narrow margin for Merthyr. The visitors ma,de a draw with Warring- ton last Saturday on the occasion of the benefit given to their brilliant three-quarter liomas, who captained the English -team in Australia. j Dai Thomas, the ex-Halifax wing three- quarter, formerly of Aberaman, who has been doing so well for Salford this season, was expected to put in an appearance, together with Willie Thomas, late of Aber- avon. On the Merthyr side there were several changos. There was a fair crowd present when the teams fielded as follows;- Back: Boalch. MRTHYR. Three-quarter backs: Ponty Thomas, Syd. tt — James, D. H. Edwards, and WRittle. Half-backG: W. Harries and Warburton. iorwards: D. Jones, C. P. Lewis, Taylor, Morris. Bevan, and W. Jamee. Back: Lambert. 9ALrORD. Back: Lambert. Three-quarter backs: Cook, Thomas, John, and Paynton. r^ May and Evans. Forwards D. J. Thomas. Warwick, Curzon, P-itchie, Currie, and G. Thomas. referee: Mr. Dickenson, Hunslet. T:'I' THE GAME. E. Thomas kicked off before a fair crowd, and after 10- play Willie Harris transferre d LO touch. For an infringement a free was against the visitors the ball travelling to  May threw out, and SWfordi rushed Gown. An infringement by Merthyr was given, and t.be ball was placed over the cross-bar by W. 1 nomas. Willie Harris next received, and kicked to touch. Merthyr were forcing matters, and Boalch kicked up the field. Oook returned, and Ponty l homas made a mark Boalch held on too long, and a penalty was given against the homesters, a good shot by W. Thomas missing by inches. A splendid breakaway was made by Sid Jones, who eluded several of his opponents. He transferred to Will Bevan, who, in turn, PMe£d to Ponty Thomas. The latter, towever. passed forward just ae Edwards was receiving, I t?s being very hard lines after a splendid movement. TRY DISALLOWED. I Merthyr maintained the pressure, and Willie H&rna went over, but the try was disallowed. Ply took plaoe in midneld, and a splendid dnbbl.e by C. B. Lewis was witnessed. He kicked too strongly, however, and a glorious chance was lost. May next broke through and passed. Whittle making a mark, and play was again trans- ferred to midfield. Willie Thomas was con- spicuous for some tricky' plav. aided by Cook. who put in a cross-kick. The game was then waged in a determined manner by both sides Salford holding a alight advantage over the homesters. Willie Harris picked up a,nd put in a short kick, the ball travelling to Willie Thomas, who was caught. Edwards fielded and followed up. Eluding several opponents, he was almost over. War- burton dribbled, but the keen defence set up by the visitors prevented him crossing. I SPLENDID RUN. -UaniDert was injured, but returned shortly I afterwards. Will Rees brought off a splendid and pMsed to Wi!] Bevan. The la,r trans- ferred to Dai Jones, who crossed, but the pass was ruled forward. For picking out of the serum the home side were penalised. Play was of an even charac- ter. a.nd Cook, intercepting a pass from I Ponty Thomas. broke away cleverly. and only had the Merthvr full-back to defeat. Boalch. however, made no mistake, and saved finely by kicking into touch. Half-time score: G. T. P ts. SaJford. 1 0 2 tj:f'r Õ 0 9 From the re-start Willie Thomas made a mark, and then kicking was indulged in on both sideis. The homesters forced matters, and Will Harris kicked to touch. Morris next broke through and beat several of the opposition, but was collared. T. P. Lewis was injured in the next stages. Willie Harris, ¡ who was playing like a Trojan throughout. drew the opposition and passed to Konty Thomas. The latter intended to transfer to Whittle, but he was too far ahead, and a splendid opportunity went ,abegging. The visitors pressed, and Willie Thomas made a mark, but the kick proved futile. Merthyr, were now pntting forward strenuous eSorts. and through an infringement 8yd James kicked a goal. thus making matters equal. In the ensuing stages May knocked on. Boulcb received shortly after and passed, but the ball travelled to touch. D. H. Edwards received, and put-in a huge kick. Poynton ran up the field, but he was checked. Merthyr continued to press, and had hard lines tn-not scoring on several occasions". At last they were rewarded with better success. Poynton received, but was pushed into .touch. Pouty Thomas picked up and made fine head- way. The homesters rushed the ball, and Ponty Thomas attempted a drop at goal. This failed, and. rushing up, he dropped on the ball. Syd Jones converted the try, and Merthyr were thus five points ahead. Mer- thyr continued to maintain the upperhand. Evans knocked on. Great enthusiasm pre- vailed when the whistle went, Merthyr having scored a fine victory. -1 FihliT." G. T. ?M. • 2 17 Merthy? 2 1 7 I k S?"Irft.h,'?? 1 0 2 1

EBBW VALE V WIGAN I Ebbw Vale entertained Wigan on the Bridg' end ground this afternoon. The weather was anything but favourable, a thick fog I enveloping the ground. The Ebbw Vale team had undergone several changes, Lionel Evans being at full- back, whilst Shepherd, Tate of Pill, turned out for the first time' under th eprofessiona1 code. Higgins was unable to take hie place at half, and Smith was called upon to fill the vacancy. From the forward line Maile and Monks were dropped, and Thomas and Bowen took their places. The Wigan team was at full strength. Teams :— EBBW VALE. Back: Lionel Evans. Three-quarter backs. Llewellyn, Chick Jen- kins, J. Roberts, and Shepherd. Half-backs, Smith- and Shiglo Thomas. Forwards; Foley; Hitehins, Burgham, Wil- liams, Bowen, and Thomas. WIGAN. Back: Shamrock. WIGAN. Three-quarter backs: Scytbam, Jenkins, Todd, and Millar. Half-backs: Johnnie Thomas and Rees. Forwards: Sheling. Shallcross, Francis, Whitaker, Ramsdale, and Holding. Referee: Mr. Tilley, Hunslet. When the teams fielded it was seen that Wigan were without Shallcross, who was sub- stituted in the forwards by Silcock, while Ebbw Vale were without Higgins, whose place was taken by Burgham, Monks coming into the front rank. THE GAME. I Ebbw Vale started up the ground, and off- side play saw a scrum at half-way, where Rees, the visiting half-bmk, got away,, but was smartly tackled by Burgham. Todd. after a lent run, kicked strongly, but Lionel Thomas saved well, And. after clearing a few Den, reached half-way. Fine combination by the visiting' three- quarter backs again took play to the Ebbw Vale line, where Burgham was responsible for a smart tackled five yards uot. The Wigan backs resorted to kicking, but Evans again came to the rescue for Ebbw Vale, and found touch. Thomas knocked on in an attempt to field, and a scrum was "formed dangerously near the line. Shiglo Thomas, by a clever piece of strategy, picked up and removed the Jtensiop. Laytham experienced hard lines for Wigan, and Shiglo Thomas gave out to I Burgham from a scrum, Llewellyn received and ran strongly, but failed to round Shar- rock, and was pushed into touch. Haif-wme: (r. T. Fts. EbbwVa.Ie. 0 0 0 Wigan  0 0 1 I- SECOND HALF. Dai Williams replied to the restarting kick, and tackled Millar is possession. An inter- change of long kicking gave Roberts an opportunity to field smartly, and get down J to the visitors' line, but the final pass was unaccepted. Wigan relieved, and Ebbw Vale came gain, thp forwards heeling splendidly on the Northerners' line. Thomas got the ball away and passed to Llewellyn, and the latter, after running more than half the length of the field, scored a great try. Jenkins failed with the place kick. Just after, the Wigan three-quarter line were set going, and: Uillar scored for Lay- them to convert, and give the visitors a two- point lead. The Valiana were not beaten by these sud- den reverses, and piayed up well. The ball I was too greasy to make any passing move- ments a success, and several times the for- wards rushed the ball to the visitors' line. Millar at last got a pass from Thoma6, and scored in the corner, but the kick faied.  Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Wi?a.n .?.—— 1 2 8 Ebbw Vale ••••• 0 13

ROATH PARK FINALS. o. St. Margarets, 3; St, Martins, .Caerphilly, Grange Y.lt.C.A., 2; Guildford,, 1. Park Corinthians, 2; St. Mark's, 1. Chepatow,6;, Park:tnd, 1. Troedyrhiw, 3 gosliWi Barry District Res., 0. Llanfoist, 3; Abergavenny Banks, 2. Cardiff City Res., 2; Barry West End, 1. Half-time- Rhymney, 1 goal; Blaina, nil. Barry Schoolboys, 1 goal; Cardiff School- boys, nil. Hinton scored.

SWANSEA SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES. I FINALS. St. Joseph's, 1 penalty goal; Dyfatty, nil. Industrial, nil; National, nil. Municipal Secondary, 1 dropped goal, 3 tries; Terraoe-mad, nil. Danygraig, nil; Brynnuu, nil. Hafod, nil; St. Helen's, nil.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY V. UNITED I SERVICES. This match at Cambridge had to be aban- doned, inoessant rain having rendered the I ground unfit. I I

Cwmbach, 2; Aberaman Windsors, 1. Old Alleynions, nil; London Irish, nil. Newbridge, 3 points Monmouth, nil. Quen's Park Rangrs. 2; Brentford, .0. Canton, 6 points; Barbarians, 3. Briton Ferry, 3 points; Maesteg, nil. Ystalyfera County School, 1 goal, 2 tries; Port Talbot County School. -1 goal, 1 try. Liverpool, llpta; Waterloo, 6pts. Skewwi- 16 voints; Orynant. all.

Cwmparc v Mardy Ma Finar score. < OM'M. Mardy -a. Cwmparc "00'=' 2 This Glamorgan Leagrue match at (}Wmparc was favoured with ideal weather. M-dY were the favourites after their fine aohievesinent against Ton Pentre at Ton. The home side were unable to field their iuil strength, Simme being down with an injury. The teams were:— MA T. Goal. Smith: Backs, D. B. Jones and Jenkins Half-backs, Ivor Jones, Hill. and Emlyn Jones; Forwards, Gardner, Sfringvell, Lenaghaa., Summers, and Wilcox CWMPARC. Goal. Henry Jones: Backs, Dai Evans and Marr, Half-backs, Jack Hughes, H. Evans, and _T. L, Evans; Forwards, Tromaji. Reed, Smiles., G Jones, and Dicky Jones. Referee, Mr. Batty, Merthyr. Half-time: Hardy, I goal. Cwmparc, 1 goal. THIS GAMci.. owmparR nearly scored in the nrst minute, a fine centre from Dicky Jones being headed only inches wide by Reed. Jenkins was m good form for Mardy, and cleverly checked a movement initiated by George Jones. Mardy got into an attacking position, and Saunders, profiting from a mistake by Marr, drew first blood for his side. Cwmpark became dangerous, but their efforts to equalise failed until pretty foot- work by George Jones gave Read a chance to score, of which he took advantage with a splendid shot. A vigorous attack by Mardy was checked by Harry Jones, who brought off a brilliant save in the home goal. Half-time: Goals. l. :or' I Mardy. I Uwmpark got on the aggressive first in tne second moiety, but George Jones when going through on his own was robbed of the ball when about to shoot. A hot attack by Mardy saw one of the home backs handling, but Harry Jones brilliantly saved a penalty. In doing so, however, he was badly fouled. The home left wing was again prominent, and George Jones made a fine burst through, scoring on the rebound. Cwmpark continued to be superior, their opponents showing bad I judgment in shooting hard with a strong strong wind. Stringwell scored two goals for Mardy. but Park were attacking in the concluding stages. Mardy put a little more sting into their play on the re-start, but their halves could not hold the Cameron forwards. From a corner Mitchell got a third goal, and a rally by the home forwards was concluded by Dutter Williams again finding the net from a penalty. Mardy played a hard game. but their style was altogether unsuitable to check their opponents. Tom Holly shot at short range and again Emrys Thomas was beaten. Close on time Will Davies notched Mardy's only goal. Mard? Final: Goals. I Mardy 3 Ma-rdy .3 Cwmp&rk.?. 2 COMMENTS. The game was splendidly contested throughout, both sides sharing the attack. The Cwmpark forwards were slightly the superior, especially on the left wing, but .rldefence was much better than that of the homesters. Marr was not a great success, but Harry Jones made some splendid clearances.

TREDEGAR V ABERDARE I Played at Tredegar under the auspices of the Glamorgan League. The game was anticipated with great interest, as it was the first visit of Aberdare, whose reputation had preceded them. Tredegar has been playing rather indifferently lately—their exhibition against Cardiff Corinthians last Saturday being rather disappointing. Although Tredegar were not expected to win to-day, it was hoped that they would give Aberdare a good-game. Teams:- ABERDARE. Goal, Cooch; I Backs, Goodwin and Cox: Half-backs, Bradbury. Gri&ths, and Nash; Forwards, Tippet, McKinley, Forgan, Phillips, and Hawkins. j TREDEGAR. Goal, W. H. Jones; Backs, Passmore and Clarke; Half-backs, Gough. Llewellyn, and Williams; Forwards, Lyon, Frazer. James, Hodginson, and Powell. Tredegar started promigingly, J" razer put- ting in a splendid shot which nearly beat Cooch. After a futile centre from Powell, the visitors attacked hotly, but the ball was sent out, McKinley having hard lines in just grazing the posts. Wild kicking lost Aberdare another good chance. Aberdare, however, were persistnet in their attack, and Griffiths finished up a fine movement by putting over the bar. From some play near the centre the ball was sentacrosato Powell, who raced away and finished up with a splendid shot, which beat Cooch all the way. Another sustained attack by Aberdare gained the equaliser, Fogan netting with a long shot, which was well out of reach of Jop-es. Powell again came near scoring, his final, effort just going wide. Half-time score: Goals. Aberdare 1 JJJFrodega,r On resuming Trickett got away nicely, and placed the ball in a good position. His shot, however, went wide. Williams and Jones took part in a pretty combined movement, but Jones failed to bring it to a successful issue. Tredegar attacked strongly, and the visiting gop.l-keeper was frequently tested. Fraser made an opening, and attacked the Aberadare goal. A great chance was thrown away by Tredegar by over-excitement. Aber- dare sot away. and Fargan scored. Final score: Goals. i:E: :Or8' I i' *T 1 ??? COMMENTS; Tredegar played a greatly improved game, and had quite as much of the game as Aber- deen. The home forwards gave an excellent exhibition, Powell and Fraser doing fine work The half-backs combined excellently. Aberdare. who played a man short, brought off some pretty movements, but on the day's play they were very little superior to the home side.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY V. OLD MALVER-NIANS At Leyton Small attendance; dull weather. Cambridge scored through Squire ten mir,utes after the start. Ten minutes after the re-start Bache shot a second goal for the Cantabs, Marlow replying almost imme- diately ior the Malvernians. Bache increased the Cantabs lead shortly before time. Final score: G. Cambridge University .I. 3 Old Malvemian* 1

GILFACH GOCH OLD BOYS V. PENRHYS I OLD BOYS. This return match wa-s played at Gilfach Goch this afternoon. Both teams suffered from absentees. Teams:— Gilfach: Back, Bonner; three-quarters, Evans, Williams, Parry, and Bryant; half- backs Davies and Keys: forwards, Evans (captain), Harrison, Griffiths, Cox, Webber, Parry, Lewis, and Scourfield. Penrhys: Back, Jones; three-quarters, Jones, Facey, Hills, and Bevan; half-backs, Bees and Owen; forwards. Miles. Jones, Gardman, Parry, Davies, Morris, Walton, and I Evans. ?e?eree: Mr. D. H. Matthews, Tonyrefail. ) ilf Final: Points. i (}ilfa,chGoch .?. 15 ) Penrhys 3 1

Gloucester 8 points, Strond 3 points. Cinderford 6 points, Lvdney O. Harlequins 8 points, Blackheath 8 points. Newport Centrals 4 goals, East Cardiff II 3. Lyeaght's (Newport) 2 goals; Pontnewydd L St. Julian's, Newport, 1 goal, Panteg L High Cross, Newport 6. Oakfield United 0. Newport Emmanuel 2, Pontnwydd United 0. Newport Barbarians 6, 9th Co. Newport B.B. 1 Castleton, 7 goals, H.M. Customs, 0. Whitchurch, 2 goals; East Cardiff, 0. Port Talbot, 8 goals: Neath, 1.

BARRY WEST END V CARDIFF CITY RESERVES Barry West End met Cardiff City Reserves in a friendly encounter at Romilly Park, Barry, this afternoon. The opening stages of the game were slow and uninteresting, and neither side seemed to take play seriously. White led off a good save for the City, and a strong kick was sent I in by Martin, the home inside right. As the result of a strong centre shot from Dunn, the West End outside left, the Cardiff goal had a narrow escape, the ball hitting the posts. The visitors, however, cleared, but were unable to make much progress. A further attack just after proved suc- cessful, and working through the home backs Teak scored an easy goal for the visitors. I The West Enders returned, but Dobby was fouled in his attempt to shoot a few yards in front of the net. Half-time: Goals. I Cardiff City Reserves 1 Barry West End 0 I On the re-start carry opened witn a good burst, and their forwards, going in good style, seemed likely to penetrate the defence, but White checked them by running out and clearing to beyond half-way. Matthews, on the right, was doing good work for the City, but his many centres all went astray. Peake failed right in the goal mouth, and Watts sent over the bar from a long shot. Barry retaliated with another fine burst, and one of the City backs handling in the penalty area, Martin equalised. Shortly afterwards Mallock gave the City the lead with a low shot, which Botting failed to set down to. Final scores Goals. Cardiff City Reserves 2 Barry West End 1

RUGBY UNION. Lancashire, nil; Cumberland, 6pts. Gloucestershire, 13pts; Cornwall, 17pts. London Scottish, lOpts; Oxford Univer- sity. 25pts. — Blackheath. 8pte; Harlequins, 8pte. I Bedford. 3pts; Leicester. 6pts. I Moseley, 17pts; Richmond, 5pts. Swansea, 8pts; Newport, 13pts. Northampton, 16pts; Guy's Hospital, nil. I

GILFACH II. V. LLANBRADACH. I There was coMJderabIe interest taken in this match owing to the fact that Llan- bradach, up to the present, had an unbroken record. Wright and Parr were prominent among the Gilfach forwards, and each of them notched a goal. The Llanbradach goal- keeper was very smart, and sereal times saved the situation. Final score: Goals. I Gilfach II 2 Ma,QbM<ia<;h -—— 3

Hockev. I St. Catherine's. CMdiC. 4; 0Imtcm Ww J leyans, 1. WeeileoiY!&4 Ug ti6W; Xi;; n4i.L I Ca-aton W??y?M.S; Bwry, 4. ) SwMM:<ro?Ttt<ti?r)taJl. j? I

I CARDtFFVISITS SALISBURY Welshmen Miss Chances Final score: Goals. Ca.rdiff Cíty ,0<. 4 Sali8btlryCity 1 Cardiff City playea thier first Southern League match out of South Wales. and. indeed, the first match of any description off the sold of the Principality, this after- noon, when they met Salisbury City in the Cathedral town. The teams met with vastly different records, for, whereas the home team could not boast of a solitary win-their best achievement being a draw with Chesham Town, Cardiff City have not been beaten in the comeptition. A large following of supporters, accom- panied by the club's mascot, accompanied Cardiff to Salisbury by the special train provided, and there was a good gate at the match with the excitement in the town, owing to it being polling day somewhat reflected by the crowd. The teams were: CARDIFF CITY. Goal, Husbands; I Backs. McKenzie and Duffy; Kalf-backs, Lawrie, Ramsay, and McDougall; Forwards, McDonald, Pinch, Cant. Niblo, and Evans. SALISBURY CITY. Goal, Voce; i Backs, Heslam and Cooper; Half-backs, Coulrey, Dowey, and Wentworth; Forwards, Keast, Knight, Costello, Nichol- son, and Goodfellow. This was regarded as the strongest eleven fielded for Salisbury this season. The kick-off was seven minutes late. owing to the home team's late turn-out. The ground was greasy on the surface when Car- diff, losing the toas, kicked off. McDougall slipped up in attempting to stop Couldrey. I)Uff, however, relieved, and the cross-kick set McDonald going, hut Cooper cleared from the latter's centre. Cooper cleared from Goodfellow threatened danger at the Car- diff end, but Costello was off-side, and the opening was missed. Goodfellow again looked Üangerous. Ramsay making a mis-kick, but McKenzie cleared. Twice the Cardiff forwards attacked prettily, but each time Cant was a moment late in getting to the ball from Evans's centre. Scrambling exchanges ensued. Then Car- j diff attacked .when Pinch. fouling Cooper on the goal line. a free kick to Salisbury re- suited. A foul on Evans and a consequent' free kick let in Cardiff, but the ball was crossed several times in front of goal with- out a shot at Noce's charge. Salisbury got over the half-way line again, but McKenzie stopped Goodfellow. McDonald, getting away, was shadowed by Cooper, and compelled to run the ball over. Pinch missed a fine chance from Niblo just later. So far both sides were playing in- different football. Salisbury came near scoring again just later, but Duffy cleared. CARDIFF EQUALISE. After several futile attacks at the home: end Evans, receiving from Niblo. put in a fast cross shot which bftat Voce all the way. and, striking the far upright, turned into the net, equalising after thirty-five minutes. Salisbury were attacking when Lawrie kicked Goodfellow, a free kick to the home tea.m resulting. Cardiff looked dangerous again, but when Niblo put over. Pinch badly missed a fine opening. A corner to Cardiff close on the interval was fruitless, and McDonald later put over to find none of the other forwards on the premises. Half-time scores: Goals. Cardiff 4* 1 Sa.lisbur?' t SECOND HALF Cardiff were still all at sea on commencing the second half, and Salisbury had the; better of the opening five minutes. McDougall and Duffy having hard work to check the raids of Goodfellow and Castello. When Cardiff made ground at last McDonald put across, and after Cant had missed the pass. Evans put in a screw shot vhich forced Voce to handle. A corner to Cardiff was indieffrently placed by McDonald, an easy clearance following. The Cardiff team were so far giving a lamentable display. There was no snap in "thei* football, and the forwards wove altogether helpless. j The referee's off-side decisions were, how- ever. Fimply marvellous. With the exception of a few spasmodic bursts by Salisbury, Cardiff had all the play, but their tactics in front of gcal were enough to break one's heart. Such a thing a? a decent shot at goal was not in the Cardiff forwards' programme. The home team were not playing by any means a bad game, and the absolute ineffi- ciency of Cardiff's display received a wel-! come variation when Salisbury set up an :tt.t-2.ck. Their forwards were not deyer, but tney were at least tryine. a fault for which the Cardiff forwards could net be blamed. VISITORS TAKE THE LEAD. After twenty minutes' play, Pinch gave Cardiff the lead. I Cardiff -pressed again. a free kick for a foul 00 Cant just outside the goal area being awarded. Ni&o jpui: over to the right wing, but Pinch was wongfully whistled off-side when going for the ball. A raid by the Cardiff right followed, and! Cant was tripped, but the referee took no I notice, the Cardiff centre going on and send- ing wide. A speH of mid-field play followed, the Car- diff halves holding the home forwards safe. but the Cardiff attack was unable to get going effectively. The referee was very short, sighted in the mat terof fouls. McDonald raced away, putting in a clink- ing centre, which went to Voce's hands. Just! later Evans screwed in, Voce running out to catch and throw away. Cardiff continued to attack, but the work lacked finish in front of goal. the home goal so faT not having been seriously tested. Keast and Knight broke away, the outside ma,n sending over the bar. 1 Evans broke away, and travelled half the length of the field with the ball at his toes, but was whistled up for off-side when round- I i. TT«9ln.Tn. an amazing decision. I THE FIRST SCORE. I After thiry minutes Knight broke away for Salisbury, and Keast put across. Nicholson ran up and shot. Husbands partially cleaerd, but failed to get the ball away, and Nichol- rson, following up. put the ball between the uprights clean through the net, but the referee allowed the goaL McDonald took the ball up the line and put over into the goal. where Pinch put through giving Cardiff the lead after thiytr- m?nutes play. A strong appeal was made for off-side, but the reefree pointed to the centre, and the goal was allowed. Almost immediately. the Cardi ffleft got, away, and Evans receiving from Niblo, put in another hot shot, which beat the home goal-keeper all the way. Cardiff had OPPortunitie,, of increasing the score, but made nothing of them, and toward the close nearlv let the home team increasel the score ? ? ? thêa.oored the fourth goal just on time. ?.lisburv had hard lines later. MASCOT'S NARROW ESCAPE As the Supporters' Club, with their mascot, were proceeding along Butcher-row after the match a horae bolted, and smashed several carts and trucks. Several of the City sup- porters had remarkable escapes, and the goat only missed destruction by inches. There was great excitement, the thoroughfare being crowded, but no one was injured.

TON PENTRE V CWM ALBIONS This Glamorgan League match was played I this afternoon at Ton Pentre in dull a.nd foggy weather. Both teams made several changes, Cwm being minus their u"ua' full backs, and Ton 'le the field without Roberts. Morgan. Isher- r k the :a: ?dit b -t R-b- I f_?. ItE w Xd __d jJ-n-ib V?. v?_il ,pw match. play .d net rt CWM ALBIONS. Goal: Clarke, Backs: Garrett andNogg. Half-backs: Greenaway, Brown, and J. Hum- Phraya. Forwards: F. Whitcombe, Bowell, A. Whit- combe, Mears, and Head. TON PENTRE. Goal Percival. Backs: Gregory and Ruseell. Half-backs: J. Williams, Martin, and H. Wil- liams. Forwards: Pyfc, Allman, Curtis. T. Davies, and A. Evans. Referee, Mr. M. RowLandson, Cardiff. Half-time: Ton Pentre, 6 goals; Cwm Alhions. 1 goal. Evans was the first to oome into promin- ence with a clinking ran on the Ton left flank, but the defence was equal to the occa- The Ton forwards got going, and Fyfe beat Nott to pass to Curtis, who opened the scor- ing. Cwm gained a free kick, and Boweil put in a shot which was too hot for Percival to hold. With the scores level Ton worked up the neld. ?nd, after Clarke had saved a warm field. by Daviee. he was beaten by Allman. Some good combination was shown by the homesters, and Davies, getting into position at the fifteen yards' out. put in a splendid ehot, which went into the net. The same plaver soon scored another goal from a oorner, and a minute later put on t!b. fifth goal, which completed his "hat trick." Curtis later scored a sixth from a scramble in front ot L-oal. Half-time score: Goals. Ton Pentre 6 (1wm Albions 1 For some time after the resumption the Albions were the superior team, but their front rank dallied too long with the ball, with the result that the home deefnce was given time to recover. Fyfe evaded Humphreys andb Nogg, and sent in a rasp- ing shot which .the. keeper parried with difficulty. Davies when well placed headed over the baT, and the Albions were at length rewarded. Head got past Gregory and centred for A. Whitcombe to score their second point Head a little later, cut in when expected to centre, and reduced Ton's lead to three goals. This reverse caused the homesters to wake up. and a clever dash by the front rank, gave Davi the seventh goal, and. on the call of time, the eighth. ?in&i score: uoais. 1 Ton Pentre 8 P. 3 Comments. I In the firsvhalf Ton's superiority was unquestionable, and the interval score- was val soore- was a fair reflex of the play. Cwm were vastly diftenmt, players in the aboond-baff, whac they?aooMd their three ?otia. at Tm'n lo«5 tCha 'ZvAVnir?rAe inducement to tb?m to P4? ?M to the h?h?t ttMdMd.

I Sixteen—-Love j MERTHYR PULVERISE CREWE Merthyr's fixture was originally with Croy- don Common, but owing to Croydon being engaged in an English Cup tie. Merthyr had to re-arrange their fixtures, and they suc- oeeded in inducing Orewe Town to pay a visit to Merthyr. Unfavourable weather prevailed. Teams:— Goal. Uew: MERTEYB. Goal, L?w?: H-wka, Walton and Holmee. Half-backs, Skingeley. Gage, and Churchill. Forwards, Savage, Bacock, Knight, Fisher, and Taylor. CREWE. Goal, Lindop: CREWE. Backs, Harrisn and Fleet; Half-backs, Wood. T'hornhill, and M'Bride; Forwards, Osborne, Evans, Johnson, Salter, and Williams. Referee: Mr. Tudor Davies. Cefn. THE GAME. Merthyr won the toss, and took advantage of the wind, and at once attacked in promis- ing style, several shots being put in without avail. Crewe (got down, but Lewis saved. Merthyr were soon attacking again, but had not yet found their shooting boots. Savage and Taylor were working wdll on the wing, and continually took play into the visitors' half. The first corner fell to the homesters, but the ball was. headed over. Walton smartly checked a run by the Crewe forwards, and Savage cleverly beat the visitors' defence, the goal having a nar- row escape. A NICE GOAL. Ohurchill gave Taylor a chance from the centre, and Savage made a fine attempt to score. Soon afterwards Taylor ran through and scored a goal for Merthyr. A few minutes later the same player cleverly added a second. Merthyr kept up the pressure and the Crewe goal .had very narrow esoapes. Merthyr again netted-but the goal was disallowed for offside. Merthyr were all over the visitors and Fisher put in number three. The passing of the Merthyr forwards bewildered the Crewe defence and Fisher, running through, put on goal number four. Tavlor added the fi-ftii in the next minute. The game called for little comment, as Merthyr were all over the visitors', and Eacock scored Merthyr's sixth. Half-time: Goals. Merthyr .??. 6 ¡ Crewe  ? -? 0 SECOND HALF. On the re-strat Crewe managed a tem- porary visit to the Merthyr's quarters, but they were soon repjilsed, and Savage brought the leather to the visitors' half. Fisher scoring the. seventh goal for the homesters. Skingsley had the best of a tussle in mid- field, but off-side interfered with a certain chance. Eaoock broke away from the half- way line. and after a fine run he got in his shot in a favourable position, but the ball struck the 'pright and wa-s cleared. Another rush by the homesters afforded Knight ar opportunity which he promptly took advantage of, making Merthyr 8 up. In the next moment Fisher added another, ¡' and Knight, again making the running, Savage narrowly missed scoring. DOW-NHEA-RTED:N,O! i Despite the heavy odds against them Crewe II were not downhearted, and. after working a corner, they were awarded a penalty, which, however. Johnson placed wide. Savage raced away and centred nicely, Fisher heading over. Merthyr were aga.in at the Crewe end, and Fisher was responsible for a good goal, v-hiie that player lepeated the performance in the next moment. From a centre Savage made the Merthy's score a round dozen. The game now became a procession. Eaoock scored the thirteenth goal. Churchill ran through and scored No. 14. Eacock scored the fifteenth, and Knight finished the busi- ness with No. 16. ertbyr Final score: Goals. Mertbyr 16 Crewe 'Io" GoaJs. I "one needed !9:i';¡ïiESTŠ 'g I None needed!

ENGLISH SCHOOL SHIELD f Cardiff v Barry Owing to these teams playing a drawn  game in their previous match at a1 "? a few Saturdays ago. a re-play was neceeaary, which took place at Ninion Park. I The City boys invariably emerge victors when playing at home, whoever their opponents may be, and collateral perfor- mances were certainly in their favour for this match. The following were the teams:— CARDIFF I Goal, Haggett Severn-road Backs. Savory (Moorland) and Lewis Baker (Gladstõnè), Half backs. L. Hippesley (Marlborough). C. Thomas (Stacey). and T. Jones (Severn; Forwards, Ii. Chowne (Severn), S. Nicholson Radnor), Cliff Fletcher (Splott), Evan Morgan iStacey), and Cyril Thomas i (Stacey). I BARRY. Goal. C. Olsen (Gladstone-road); Backs, H. Paul (Cadoxton; and D. Price (Albert-road); Half-backs. n. Thomas (Gladstone-road), .1 Griffiths (Cadoxton;, and W. Gardner (St. Helen's); Forwards. R. Wig?ins (Albert-road), J. Dalson I (St. Helen's'. E. Thorning (Ciive-road). J. Hinton (Hannah-street), and L. Griffiths (Holt-road). Referee. Mr. S. H. Harris, Cardiff. Cardiff were the better team at the outset, and soon attacked, but Wiggins, on the right for Barry, brought relief. and forced a flag-kick, which was succeeded by two more unproductive ones. Play veered to the other end, where Fletcher fell over the bail when placing himself into a nice position. Wiggins broke away and centred, and Hinton put in a low shot, which Haggett saved, although the Cardiff custodian thought it would have been cleared otherwise. Both I sides appeared evenly matched, and there was little to choose between either. Chowne followed up nicely, and Olsen had so run ¡ out to clear. Cardiff again broke away, and Nicholson missed a glorious chance, while subsequently Chowne hit the upright with a II nice shot. Barry's left wing showed up well. but Hippisley dispossed Wiggins unawares. Half-time score: GI-is I Cardiff .?. 0 la, I Cardiff started the second half in workman- like style, but their advantage was neu- tralised through weak play on the left, I whereas this position, along with the right wing, was Barry's strongest. Fletcher was very tricky in te centre for the city boys, and along with Chowne tried hard to pene- trate the defence. Wiggins was allowed lati- tude. and was not slow to avail himself of this advantage, and, although his centres were not utilised, they wfcre, nevertheless, good ones. Lew Davies pulled Griffiths up, I and sent out to Cyril Thomas, and after the latter had made a burst he found his centre I missing, with the result thate the visiting backs cleared. Play became exciting, and Cardiff were continually attacking. Although the;roshotc, were of a varied character, thev failed to reach their billet. During the last minute, when extra time was being antici- pated. Wiggins broke away and centred, and Hinton converted his comrade's effort with a ¡ high 6hol. Immediately after the whistle annouDeoo time. Final score: Goals. I Barrv Cardiff .??? o Comments. I The result was hardly an equitable on* for on the run of the play the City boys at least deserved to draw, but, at thesame time, credit must be given to their opponents, who, for the first time, proved victorious in a match of this description. The visitors possess a fine pair ,of backs, and. aJong with their two wings, particu- larly Wiggins, on the right, these proved their strongest positions. Cardiff's weakness was on the left wing. Morgan being out of position. The backs and goalkeeper shaped well, and Hippisley tried hard to circumvent the fleet-footed Barry right wing. 0

RHYMNEY V BLAINA I With the Rhymney TTugby Firsts away at Glyn-JNeath, the Association team took on Blaina in a friendly encounter. Whe game, however, was robbed of much of its interest by the late arrival of the visitors, and play was limited to 25 minutes each way. Play was of a very even character through- out. In the first half Stone scored from a, penalty kick for Bhymney. and in the 6econd half the same player ae the outcome of some fine passing, scored the second goal. Final score. Goals. KnyTnney 2 Blaina 0

SOUTH WALES JUNIOR CUP CAMERON,S WIN SECOND ROUND CARDIFF CAMERONS V. MARDY RESERVFS me uameronc were at lull strength for their cup contest with Mardy Reserves ag t Cardiff Intermediate ground. The ?sttin? team, however, could only mu=ter half dozen of their regular side, and were aw. handicapped by the ruie for this competi- tion debarring professionals. Half-time: Camerons, 2; Mardy Reserves, 0. Camerons: Goal, A. R. Jeans: backs T: Williams and Brooks; half-backs, G. Sim- mons. J. James, and Jack Thomas; forwards T. Holly, Barton Davey, C. Dowding, H-Hoorraaccee Davey, and A. Mitchell. Mardy Reserves: Goal, Emrys Thoma backs, \v. Jones and Fred Hill; half-backs Dai Jones, H. Chiney, and C. Owen-for wards. McSweeny, W. Davies, D. Jones, D Davies, and Alf Perry. Mardy were aggressors in the opening stages. and Will Jones almost drew first blood from a free close in. Theheavy ground and a tricky wind bothered both sidct but the home side adopted a paying policy by spreading themselves out, and, assisted by, a clever trio of halves in Jim Jones, Jack Thomas and Simmonds, they bottled up the Mardy forwards. Horace Davey made a fine opening. Jim James beat Emrys Thomas with a clever shot after ten minutes' play. A centre from Barton Davey was missed by Dowding. and then Emrys Thomas made a fine clearance under difficulties added to by his own backs. Will Davies dallied in mid- field when a pass to McSweeny, who was unmarked on the wing, could havo been advantageously used. A free and two corners in quick succession were of no use to Mardv Tom Holly put in a lovely grounder, which Thomas saved on his Knees, and a minute later the winger sent one over the bar, after Jim James and Mitchell had gained him shooting range.. McSweeny at last got chance to prove his paces, but Jeans bld kit shot with a safe pair of hands. Another free to Mardy was wasted. Mitcbf?t)?- ran down on the left, and sent o?  Hony, who crossed over for Barton Davey ?to head past Thomas. Camerons Half-time score: GoaJs. C a L m e r o c s. d' 'g Final score: c—i, 4 CMMMM .??. "'?'t =;°Lë"=. to'

I FINALS. DIVISION k Everton. 1: Manchester City. 0 Notts County, 0. Sheffield United. 5. Bristol City. 1; Blackburn Rovers, 0. t Oldham Athletic. 3: I irerpool, 1. Z Sheffield Wednesday. 5; Notts Forest, 2. Newcastle United, 6: Bradford City, 1. Middlesbrough, 1; Sunderland, 0. Tottenham Hotspur, 3, Woolwich A., 1, < Preston North End, fl;-Aston Villa, 1. Manchester United, 3; Bury, 2. DIVISION II. Bolton Wanierers. 5; Huddersfield, 1. Birmingham, 1; Glossop, 2. Bradford, 1; Wolverhampton W., 0. Burnley, 2; Leicester Fosse, 1. Fulham. 1: Chelsea, 0 Hull City, 1Clapton Orient, 2. Leeds City. 5: Derby County, Z. West Broniwich, p; Blackpool, 1. SOUTHERN. .Miilwall, 0; Leyton, Z. Queen's Park R.. 2; Brentford, 0. West Ham United, 1; Crystal Palace. 1. Portsmouth, 1; Swindon. 2. Norwich City. 1; Brighton and Hove, 1. Coventry City, 6; Plymouth Argyle, 1. MIDLAND. Leicester, 2; Hull, 5. Sheffield United, 4; Notts County, 1. Barnsiey. 3; Gainsbrough Trinity, 1. Mexbrough, 1; Leeds City, 2. Doncaster, 4; Rotherham County, 2. Huddersfield, 3; Lincoln City, 7. Castleford. 3; Denaby United, 1. Worksop, 3; Notts Forest, 0. ENGLISH CUP. ROUND V. (QUALIFYING COMPETITION). Southend United. 1; Tunbridge Wells. 0. Stoke, 4; Lincoln Citv. 0. Gainsbrough Trinity, 4; Shrewsbury, 0. Rochdale, 1; Luton, 1 Wa-tford, 6; Clapton, 0. Rothferham Town, 1; Chesterfield. "2. New Brempton, 4; Catford South End, 1. BRISTOL CITY v. BLACKBURN ROVERS. Ylayed at Bristol. After a quiet start the home team became aggressive, and were con ceded two corners, frcm the second of which Burton neatly scored. The Rovers put on a opun, but Bristol wer-? soon attacking asrair>. and three chances to score were lost through bad shooting. The home side had the better of the game. Interval:—Bristol, one to niL

SHEFFIELD W. v. NOTTS FOREST. .Played at Owlen.on. Champman scored for the Wednesday after fiv-i minutes' play, and the home team held a clear advantage in the opening stages. liollinson added a clever second goal. The Forest afterwards played much better, only to fail in the Sheffield goal-mouth. -Interval :-Wednesday, two to nil.

NEWCASTLE U. y. BRADFORD CITY. Ylayea at -Newcastle. The game was hard and fast, and many awkward knocks were gilen. Shepherd scored twice in the -.farst half-hour- The United were much the better side, and only the strong defence kept them out. Interval :-Newcastle, two to nil.

PRESTON N. C. v. ASTON VM i A at Preston. Play favoured the i homesters, Thompson hitting the crossbar with a good shot. Wallace sent wide from long range. McLean put in a good header, which Cartlidge did well to clear. Rodwav was injured, but soon resumed. A corner to the homesters was easily cleared. Warein* wae off-side when well plaoecL Interval. --No score.

MANCHESTER UNITED v. BURY. Played at Old Trafford. The opening -play favoured the visitors, but the home team were the first to score through Hamer, whilst A. iurnbull from Horner's pass scored a second goal. The visitors, however, played up very strongly, and the home defence had all their work cut out, Currie eventually scoring. Interval :-United. two to one.

MIDDLESBROUGH v. SUNDERLAND. Played at Middlesbrough before 30,000 spec- tators. The game was in every respect worthy of the; reputation 'of the contesting teams. Sunderland were more scientific, but Middlesbrough's dash and tenacity prevailed. Nichol scoring through Trougher's miskick. Williamson eifected two miraculous saves. Interval:—Middlesbrough, one to niL

OLDHAM ATHLETIC v, LIVERPOOL. Played at Oldham. Oldham from the start were playing far more forceful football than Liverpool, and after 21 minutes Donnachie opened the scoring, Beedy helping the ball into the net. Liverpool pressed, Parkinson missing an open goal._ Bo?.er en two .occa- missii had splendid chances, which he would not accept. Liverpool pressed, but could not score. Interval:—Oldham Athletic, one to nil.

EVERTON v MANCHESTER CITY. Ylayea at troodison Park. Play was very quiet for a time, but improved, and both keepers were tested. Lacey struck the City post, and Conlin did the same at the other end. Berry scored for Everton. liiterval:- Everton. one to nil.

NOTTS COUNTY v. SHEFFIELD UNITED. Played at Nottingham. The United played dashing football. Kitchen, Simmins, and Evans were busy, Evans being particularly good at outride left. Iremonger saved well. Notts had several attacks. Eventually Smith scored for the United from Iremonger's half- clearance after two grand saves in succession from Evans. It was a capital first half. Interval :-Sheffielcl United, one to nil.

TOTTENHAM H. V, WOOLWICH A. Played at Tottenham. A fast game ensued, and Chalmers early on gave the Arsenal the lead, followng a free-kick, but good work by Minter enabled Humphreys to speedily equa- lise. The subsequent play was keenly con- tested. The 'Spurs were the most aggressive, but the defence was sound. Darnell scored with a long cross shot, taking Bateup by surprise. Interval:-Two each.

BARRY CIS. V WELTONROVERS Theee teams met at Barry to-day on & ground which did not promise fast, football. The Bovers are a crack North Somerset eleven, which defeated Barry District a few weeks ago. A tight game was expected, ae Welton were at full strength, while Barry were without three of their usual players through injuries, viz., Adams. lies, and Llewellyn. A keen easterly wind added to the discomfort of the players. Teams :— BARBT. • Goal: Oonnor: Backs: Nicholas and Price; j Half-price: Saunders, Yafr. aDd Stillm: Forwards: Prioe, Dodde, Stalworthy, Thorn- hili, and Maggs. • WELTON. Goal: Taylor; Backs Chambers and Bailey; Half-backs: -Lewis, Magga. and Nicholle: Forwards:. Dicks, Parfitt, Edwards, Carter, and Hillier. Referee: Mr. E. H. Rogers. Bristol — starry eany snowea mat rney were going to make things hum, and peppered the visit- ing goal for a considerable time. A shot bv Price, which was kicked across to him by Maggs. struck the crossbar, and re-bounded into play, while Yarr. who had the next chance, ftnt it clean over the bax. The Walton forward line then rushed up the field, but Prince stopped cartor in-the nick of time, and Parry again put the visitors on the defensive. The home team obtained a corner, which Maggs sent in beautifully, but tile Welton defence was sound. The first goal was netted by Dobbs after a clever individual run. A few minutes after Price had hard lines in not netting, Taylor saving beautifully. Saunders obtained the second goal and Thornhill followed soon after with a third Shortly before half-time Stallworthy. in his usual bustling fashion, rushed down the field. after obtaining from Thornhill, and scored the fourth goal. Half-time score. Goals Barrv District  4 Welton Mvers n Welton started the second half more favourably, and soon put in a dangerous rush. Connor cleared, and Maggs neatly dribbled up, the ensuing play being in mid- field.* Again Melton attacked. And this time Stallworthy saved. Securing, that player went up In fine form. He Centred acroBs the goal to Price. and that player secured the fifth goal to Barry's credit. A minute later Price sent another warm shot at an angle, but the ball hit the posts. From now Barry had much of the game, and some pretty work on the right wing nearly bought the half-dozen. Stallworthy then netted from a melee in front of the goal. A few delays were caused by minor accidents. F inai ecore. Goals. Barry District  Goa.la. Welton Hovers g COMMENTS. By the result Barry avenged themselves. for the 6 goals to ? defeat at -3ielton reoeftiv. On to-day's play they were away the better side. The victory was all the more creditable in that Barry was four players short. Price and Maggs on the wing were the best, although the veteran, Joe Yarr. at half, and Connor in goal, and Dobbs and Prince did well. The Welton goal-keeper was, perhaps, the best of a rather scrappy side.

Soccer Finals. Penarth Parish Church, 6; St. Mary's (Barry Dock), 0. Ba.rry Corinthians, 2; Barry Y,M..c.A. IL. e. Cadoxton Juniors, 1; Wyndham Villa, 0. Barry Woodvilks, 2; Cardiff- Broadway Institute, 0. Cathedral United IL, 9; Captain A.F.CL. 0. Canton, 4; St. Mary's, 1. Milford United, 2, -Carmajlben College, -ft. St. Stevens, 4; St. Anne's, 2. Grange RoxburghsTT; St. Michael's, 0. Splott Rangers Seconds, 6; Dowlais Stars, 5. Splott Baptists, 2; Tdanriaff City, 0. Splott, 2; Barry YJkLCJL, 0. Splotj, Pioneers, 4; Pioneer Beeervee, 1. Gilfach Reserves, 2; Llanbradach. 1. Abbots Team, 2; Alf Dennis's Town, (i Severns, 2; Oonway-road, 0. Cowbridge Grammar School, 1; Cardiff Banks Seconds, 1. Penhill. 4; Sherwoods, 2. Clare Gardens. 4; General ElootriM L St. Cynons, 2; Bl"nllecbau. 1. f Ynysybwl United. 6; Y.M.C.A., Porth, 0. -I Ynysybwl Crusaders, 2; Penrhiwceiber, 1. Llwyhypia, 3; Cwmpark Reserves, 0; Troedyrhiw. 1; Barry District Reserves, 0. Swansea United. 3; Mumbles, 0. Grange Y.M.C.A., 2; Gnildfords, L Port Talbot Wesley. 1; Portalbot Stee!- wor)w. 0. woCrakms, bridge, 3; Old Malvernians, 1. MorrMton. 5; Seven Sifters 1. Sketty. 1; Ganiant Secondi, •> swan"* GMwofke, 1: St. Itt??'A 0. T Swansea United, 3; lgwAbU* Albi6m a. 0. <, UM?Ny Templkm 2? St. ThomM. 8w?m. 1 1, j