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GLAMORGAN LEAGUE.
GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. TREHERBERT v. MOUNTAIN ASH. The first League fixture of the season between Mountain Ash and Treherbert was played in coia weather on the ground of the latter. The enconntr excited much interest and there was a large attend- ant. Last year the teams ran each other very close roi. second place in the League competition, the til'"t meeting early in the season resulting in a draw, while just before the close ol the seuson thay Hit at lrenerbert, the home beam winning. Mountain Ash has an unbeaten record so far this season, having won seven matches out of eight and drawn one, whereas their opponents have lost one Leslie and two other matches. Both teams were fairly repre- sented. being as follows ■_ POSITION. MOUNTAIN ASH. TREHERBERT. Back J-Tamplin Hitchings Three-quarter.. Parry T. D. Davies Three-quarter.. W- JOnes W. Davies Three-quarter.. Aluxworthy \y. r. Jones Three-quarter.. L. Deere W. Thoi-,ias Half-back D. H. Edmunds. E. Lewis Half-back R. Hillman D. Griffiths Porward F. Mill'r (CUPt-)- Ramsay Forward T. Perrott Jenkins Porward J- Harris J. Price Forward Beer Argust Forward S. Linton Sweet Forward A. Price Ve^j.9 Forward W. Mann J Thomas Forward A. Allen ••••• Referee. Mr J. E. Webb, Newport The teams faced each other abouti 4 o clock Ramsey kicking off for the homesters, and soon the leather was sent into touch beyond the division line. After the throw-out there was speedily a scrummage in K The home pack then went towards the line with a fine rnsh, and the Mountain Ash goal was for a moment Seriously in peril. A wild pass by E. Lewis to his back lost considerable ground, but tne Daii Was quickly brought to the opponents teirisory. The rush was stopped quickly, but a chance to score Was missed by W. R. Jones. After a struggle In the visitors' quarter the ball was sent out to Davies, wno kicked it up to the post, and the first minor Was obtained. After this the visitors carried play to the home 25, where Jones stopped *n ugly rash. After another scrummage Edmunds dribbled to the 25, but was collared before he could kick. The visitors' backs resorted to passing near their own line, and when matters looked a trifle dark the ball was kicked into touch. The visitors kicked luto touch at their own 25, and a second minor was Conceded. After this Davies broke through Ms opponents in good style and passed to Griffiths, and Thomas received the leather Tom Davies soon after made a brilliant rLm to within a couple of yards of the line, but was grassed Jones missed a capital chance by failing to take a pass. Tom Davies subsequently scored a grand try, which he failed to convert After this the visitors came near the home line and dribbled cleverly, but their stay there was momentary. Jenkins and Evans dribbled in capital style. and subsequently Muxworthy Virnkn awav, but his career was checked. 1_- HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. TREHERBERT 10 0 MOUNTAIN ASH 0 0 0 Tamplin turned to touch with W. Davies at his heel. Jones was colla,red before he got away. The visiting forwards dribbled to the home quarters, where W. R. Jones failed to field. Millar restarted, and bad play on the part of the fall bad: gave the homesters another chance. A scrum ensued, and Griffiths passing to Lewis, the latter threw sharply to Tom Da,vic", who with another line, dodgy run crossed the line but somehow lost the ball, a minor being con- ceded. Some off side play by one of the Treherbert forwards gained the visitors a free kick, but the place-kick was a wretched one, and Tom Davies sent the leather to touch beyond the ccntre flag. Anumber of exchanges followed, which ended with W. Davies making a strong run This put the visitors again on the defensive. Edmunds initiated a good dribble to mid-territory, where h again picked up, ran towards the line and transferred to Parry, who, however, was collared just by the line. Tom Davies after a pass from one of the halves again shone twice, and picking the ball from beneath tile feet of opponents, sent it right to the line. A race for possession followed between Deere and himself, but the skipper overran the ball. Argust picked up, but was pulled down on the line by the full back. Griffiths then attempted to cross but was knocked out for a couple of minutes. Play was close to the visitors' line, and after a splendid wheel Tom Lewis scored amidst great cheering. Hitchin failed to convert. Tom Davies again tried to break through but was finely tackled by W. Jones. Parry kicked down, anu Hitchius' flying kick missing the visitors were given a capital opening. Deere ran at top sneed, and for the first time in the second half the home line was in danger, but W. R. Jones averted disaster. The visiting backs then brought about a tine round of passing. Maxworthy being the last to receive he covered some ground, but but his progress was stopped by Tom Davies. A moment later Maxworthy in stopping an ugly rush was laid low with an injured knee, which compelled him to retire from the field. After this the game was exceedingly hot, and Deere getting a pass near the division line, ran like a hare and a try seemed inevitable, but Hitchins succeeded in pulling him down by the the leg within two yards of the line. Tom Davies getting possession then threw to Thomas, who scored in the corner an unconverted trv. The visitors' goal was attacked right up to call of time, and within a minute of the end Hitchins made a fine shot for goal. The ball dropped on the crossbar and bounded back into play. Griffiths also made a shot for goal, but the ball did not rise. FIAL SCORE: G. T. M. TREHERBERT 12 4 MOUNTAIN Asn 0 0 0 REMARKS. The game was keenly contested, but the play of both sets of forwards was often scrambling. Though beaten pointless, Mountain Ash did not maintain the form they have shown to date, and the winners, too, did not gain victory by excelling their displays in recent matches. The combination of the local backs was much better than that of their visitors. PONTYPRIDD v TREORKY. A fair number of spectators assembled on the Taff Vale Park to witness the League encounter between Pontypridd and Treorky. Owing to the latter team arriving six men short, the start was delayed con- siderably. The teams lined out as follows :— POSITION. TREORKY. PONTYPRIDD. Back R. Tames G. Warlow Three-quarter.. G. Williams Roberts Three-quarter.. D. C. Davies J. Green Three-quarter.. J. Lewis W, Davies Three-quarter.. J. Evans W. Morgan Half-back H. James. W. Phillips Half-back W. D. Evans Chick Forward Falcon (capt.) Mackenzie Forward J. Thomas E. George (capt.) Forward Gibby R. Thomas Forward Jones W. E. Rees Forward D. Davies T. Bryant Forward A. Thomas P. Owen Forw, aril Peters J. Wilkins Forward J. Davies T. Hope Referee, W. James, Abercarne. Treorky kicked off and immediately began to press, and from the first serum Treorky secured and passing among the backs gained a. few yards, but a save was effected by Warlow. A good dribble, headed by George, brought play into the visitor: 25. Wayne Morgan securing the ball made a burst along the touch line, and was only hauled down within a few yards of the line. From the ensuing scrum Morgan secured and notched a well-earned try. The attempt at goal failed. From a line-out Rees obtained the ball, and passing out a good chance was given to Walt Davies to score, but he failed to field. Play now waged in midfield, where a good dribble was initiated by the visiting forwards and ended in the home territory. For offside play on the part of Walt Davies Treorky were awarded n. iree in the home 25 and took a shot at gottl, which proved ineffective. Treorky continued to press, and from a bit of forward play one of the visiting forwards dropped a beautiful goal. At this point the game was delayed owing to an accident to a Treorky three-quarter. A capital dribble by the home forwards brought play into the visitors' 25, where a splendid bit of passing took place among the visiting backs. A long kick was put in by Warlow, and was brilliantly followed up by Walt Davies, who, however, lost the ball on the line, a minor only resulting. Chick cleverly obtained the ball from a scrummage, and, passing to his confrere, a splendid bit of passing among the home backs was witnessed, and ended in the play being waged on the visitors' goal-line. Another fine display of passing, started by Roberts, was the means of enabling Davies to score. Phillips failed to majorise. HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. PONTYTRIDD 0 2 0 TREORKY *10 0 ^Dropped. Trcorky restarted, and after a number of monoton- ous scruios the homo forwards rushed r.p the field, where Rees, picking up, scorcd a tricky try right under the posts which MeEenzie suc- ceeded in converting. The home forwards were now playing a great game, and Wayne Morgan made himself prominent by a good run through the op- posing backs, but was upset a few yards from the line. Treorky now rallied, and after a bit of capital play D. C. Davies scored, but the attempt at goal proved ineffective. The game now became more open, but dusk setting in it wn.s difficult todistinguishthe players. The home ups, with a strong rush, seized the Treorky citadel, but relief was brought to them by James putting in a long kick. A free kick awarded to Pontypridd resulted in play being centred on the visitors' line. It remained for a considerable time, and a lovelv dribble by George resulted in one of the home forwards crossing the line, but he was recalled. A free kick was awarded to Pontyprkh\and from it a try was scored by Green, which J. McKcnzio failed to convert. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. PONTYPRIDD 1 0 TREORKY 110 *n.n.r1 GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. Position of clubs nn to and including October 23rd. Points. Le Pld. Won.L'st. Drn. for asst Pts. Treherbert. 4 3 1 0 ••• £ 6 Pontypridd 3 2 1 0 33 16 4 Mountain Ash 3 2 1 0 23 18 4 Penyfjraig 2 1 1 0 9 9 2 Treorky 2 0 2 0 10 31 0 Barry 2 0 2 0 9 31 0 Llwynypia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MONMOUTHSHIRE RUGBY LEAGUE. POSITION OF THE CLUBS. Goats. Pld. Won. Lost. Drn. for agst Pts. Pontnewydd^ 3 2 0 1 30 6 5 Blaina 3. 2 1 0 16 21 4 Abertillerv 3 2 1 0 10 20 4 Pontymister 1 1 0 0 13 3 2 Cwmbran 2. 1 1 0 8 7 2 Abercarn 1 0 0 1 3 3 1 Crumlin | 1 0 1 0 ••• Cwmcam 2 0 2 0 7 13 0 Brynmawr 2 0 2 0 3 lo 0 RUGBY UNION. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. DURHAM v. CTTMBERL \ND.—This county champion- ship match took place at Gateshead before only a moderate attendance. Davidson kicked off for Cum- berland, and for a good while scrummaging pre- dominated. After about 25 minutes' play_tletcher got possession from a pack, and passing to Davidson, GraJiain was enabled to score. Bell got m a good run for Durham, but was pulled up. A penalty for Durham ended in the scores equalising. Half-time score Durham,. 1 penalty goal: Cumberland, 1 try. The second period opened very fast, Durhrrn at once pressing. The three-quarters played very well, though the Cumbrian forwards had the best of the pack,. Guy and Graham got two good tries for Durham. Packer converted both. Another penalty awarded the Durham men resulted ill a goal. Ihis gave them a well-deserve 1 victory by 16 points to 3 points. Mr Quiball, of the Scottish Union, was referee. GENERAL MATCHES. BRISTOL V. GLOUCESTER.—A big crowd of spec- tators and unwonted excitement greeted the match between Bristol and Gloucester at Bristol, both teams being fully represented. The game was played in desperate earnest, the forwards doing the oulk of the work. Several times Gloucester forced Bristol over their line, the local side being beaten forward, but only minors resulted, and so half-time was called with the score Gloucester. 4 minors Bristol, nil. Percy Stout scored in the second half from a iree kick conceded by Needs for off-side. The game was very fast throughout, brilliant passing being shown both sides, and Taylor for Gloucester put in two huge runs. Five minutes before time Gloucester almost got in, Clutterbnck making an opening, after which Percy Hussey went down the field at a big rate. and Bristol were unfortunate in not scormg. Final score Gloucester, 1 penalty goal Bristol, nil. CAMBRIDGE UNIVE RSITY V. HARLEQUINS.—At Cam- bridge, and won by Cambridge by 5 goals 3 tries (34 points) to nil. The Cantabs, who played a very tine game. had matters all their own way. They led at half-time by 3 goals, and in the second moiety crossed the line 5 more times. The University tries were gained by Pringle (2), Pilkingtor. (3), Sullivan Mackie (2), and Campbell placed 3 and Cumberlege & goals. GLASGOW ACADEMICALS V. EDINBURGH ACADEMI- e Edinburgh, 22points; Glasgow,nii. The Edinburgh team were much heavier than their opponents and had most of the play. A penalty goal, a try by Tarnbull. and a goal from a try by J hie her were got. Done. Gillespie, and Turnbull addad tries in the second half, Gillespie converting one. The Giasgow men had some good dribbling runs, but were no match in any department for the victors. OXFORD V. LONDON SCOTTISH. A big crowd witnessed this match, which ended in a fioal each. Oxford had much the best of it during the fii.t half, their backs being considerably the better. Nothing was scored, however, until within 10 minutes of the finish, when Carey got in for Oxford, whilst Thomson did likewise for the Scottish. BROUGHTON V. MANCHESTER—Final score: Man- chester, 2 tries; Broughton, 1 try. Played in beftuti ful weather. Both teams were well represented. In the early stages Broughton had the advantage, and nearlv scored. Then neat passing by Manchester enabled Craig to put the premier club ahead by a try. Wincev failing at goal. Pailaue scored for Manches- ter and Duckworth for Broughton. LIVERPOOL OLD Boys V. BIRKENHEAD PARK.— At Liverpool. Final result: Birkenhead, 1 goal 1 try; Old Boys, nil. During the opening half Birkenhead played afainst a fairly strong breeze. Notwith- standing this, however, they had much the best of the opening play, and Nicholson scored a try in a quarter of an hour. The same player converted. The Old Bovs attacked, but withont avail. After- wards the game went in favour of Birkenhead, who scored again.. GLOUCESTER A v. BRISTOL A.—At Gloucester M dull, threatening weather, before a large crowd. Gloucester throughout held the upper hand, and in the first half scored four unconverted tries, two by Hughes and one each by Hale and Cook. In the second half Broady added three more tries for Gloucester and Barnes one, Romans succeeding in converting one. Result: Gloucester A. 26 points. Bristol A, nil. BATH v. OLD EDWARDIANS.—At Bath, in brilliant weather, before a good gate. Several old hands turned out for Bath who had been injured at the start of the season, and an evenly contested game was witnessed. Long, the smart young county three- quarter, who had been on the injured list for weeks, was again knocked out, and Bath, who were fortunate in doing all their scoring through Fry early in the game, played with 14 men. Result: Bath. 3 goals (1 dropped and 2 penalties); Old Edwardians, nil. CINDEREORD v. CECELTPNHAm.-Played at Cinder- fo"4 in vexx windy weather before a good crawd. Cinderford did some pretty passing, but could not make much headway, the visiting forwards having the best of matters. W. Bevan got over with a. fine run just before half-time, T. Roberts goailing. The second half was a mere scramble, the visitors play- ing a smothering game. D. Smith scored in a rush, Roberts failing at goal. Final score Cinderford, 1 goal 1 try; Cheltenham, nil. RUGBY v. BUTITO-N.-Played at Rugby. Result: Rugby, 2 goals 1 try Burton, 1 try. WANDERERS V. WEST OF SCOTLAND.—Played at Raeburn-place, Edinburgh. A draw, no scoring. RICHMOND V.LIVERPOOL.—Result: Richmond,4 goals (1 dropped) 2 tries Liverpool, 1 try. Play in this match at Richmond was all in favour of Richmond. In the first half they gained 3 goals and a try to nil, Oscroft getting 2 tries, Schwarz 1, and Rotherham converting 2, while Hancock dropped a goal. Subse- quently Crump scored an unconverted try, and shortly after Gajdiner did the same for the visitors. Jackson scored, Rotherham converting. MOSELEY v. BLACKHEATH.—Result: Blaekheath, ] dropped goal 2 tries Moseley, 1 field goal 1 try. Three thousand spectators. The game was open and very fast. Fred Byrne kicked a field goal for Moseley from a mark, and Hicks dropped a goal for the visitors. Prank Byrne scored for Moseley, but it was not converted. wallis scored. The visitors' kick failed. Half time Both teams 7 points. The second half was very even and fast. Blackhea.th scored from a serum near the line. The try was not converted. LEICESTER v. COVENTRY.—Result: Leicester, 1 dropped goal 1 try Coventry, 1 try. At Leicester, before nearly 10.000 spectators. Coventry were with- out Bob Loveit, and Leicester had Swain and Red- mond away. Pole scored for Coventry; Akers equalising. Neither point was converted, and the score at the interval was a goal each. In the second half A. O. Jones dropped a goal for Leicester. Coventry tried hard to draw level but failed, though the game was keenly contested right to the close. OLD LEYSIANS v. GUY'S HOSPITAL.—Result: Guy's, 2 goals 1 try; Leysians, nil. Played at Stamford Bridge in bright cold weather. BEDFORD v. KOSSLYN PARK.—At Bedford, Score Park, 9 points Bedford, 6. v. OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS.—Scorc; R.I.E.C., 2 goals 2 tries:(16 points); Old Merchant Taylors, 1 try (3 points). At Richmond* LENNOX V. ST. THOMAS'S I-IOSPITAL.-Resiilt: Drawn—1 goal (5 points) each. Played at the Crystal Palace, before a good attendance and in brilliant weather. CROYDON V. MARLBOROUGH NoxA.Ds.-Played at Croydon. Result: Croydon, 3 tries; Marlborough Nomads, 1 try. KENSINGTON V. ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL.— Result: Bartholomew's, 2 tries; Kensington, nil. r On Kensington ground at Wood-lane. STOCKPORT V" BIRKENHEAD W ANDERERS.-Restllt Stockport, 2 goals 2 tries (10 points); Birkenhead Wanderers, nil. Played at Stockport. GLOUCESTERSHIRE v. MIDLAND COUNTIES. SELECTION OF THE GLOUCESTER SIDE. After the Gloucester v. Bristol match the home county committee selected the following to represent Gloucestershire at Gloucester next Thursday :— Back, B. Hipwood (Gloucester); three-quarter backs, P. W.' Stout (Gloucester), A. P. Hailing (Cheltenham), Parsons (Bristol), and Lewis Smith (Stroud); half- backs, T. Needs (Bristol) and T. Wilstead (Cinder- ford) forwards, Prank Stout, C. Hall, and A. Pit (Gloucester), J. W. Jarman and H. B. Bingham (Bristol), W. Leighton and W. Mudway (Cinderford), and P. Smith (Stroud). NORTHERN UNION. LANCASHIRE SECTION. LEIGH V. SWINTON.-Swinton, 1 goal 4 tries; Leigh, 1 dropped goaJ. At Leigh, before 5,000 spectators. Evans, of Llwynypia, and Selway, of Aberavon, played for Swinton. Leigh were without MacMasters. In the first half nothing was scored, but after chang- ing ends Swinton passed brilliantly, and Messer, Lewis, and Bevan each scored tries, Valentine con- verting one. Leigh then attacked, but were repulsed, and Selway scored. Then Donbavin dropped a goal for Leigh. ST. HELEN'S V. WARRINGTON.—Pinal result: War- rington, 1 goal 2 tries St. Helen's, 1 try. At St. Helen's, before 3,000 spectators. Warrington played with the wind in the first half, and had the best of matters, Barber and Deakin scoring tries, and Barber a goal. In the second half play was very even, Tray- nor scoring a grand try. St. Helen's pressed, but no score was made. WIDNES v. MORECAMBE. At Widnes. Ecsult: Widnes, 3 goals 8 tries (30 points): Morecarnbs, 1 try (3 points). Before 3,000 spectators. Peacock, Batcy, Peter,i,a,ncl Heslop scored for Widnes in the first half andDoaglas placed a goal,while Holmes secured a try for Morecambe. The second half opened even, anil then Widnes attacked, Peacock, Neviit (2), and Johnson scoring tries, and Douglas and Batey placing goals. SALFORD V. BROUGHTON RANGERs.-Final: Salford, 1 goal 3 tries: Rangers, 1 try. Before 15,000 onlookers at Salford in perfect weather. Both teams were stronglv represented. From a penalty Brown kicked a splendid goal for Salford. A little later, after good passing, Hoskins put them further ahead by a try. Brown on this occasion failing to kick a goal. Sharp scored for Salford, and Nelson for Rangers. OLDHAM V. WIGAN.-At Oldham. Pull score Old- ham, 3 tries Wigan, nil. Attendance of 10,000 spec- tators. „ TYLDESLEY V. ROCHDALE HORNETS.—Result: Rochdale Hornets, 2 goals 1 try Tyldesley, 3 tries. At Tyldesley before 1,000 spectators. YORKSHIRE SECTION. CASTLEFORD v. BRADFORD.—Played at Castleford. Castleford had the upper hand throughout, the forwards being exceptionally quick and the backs passing very accurately. The scorers were Smart (2), Cookson (2i), and Brady (1) for Castleford, Townend converting. Dobson scored for Bradford, and Mur- gatroy(I converted. Final score: Castleford 1 goal 5 tries (17 points); Bradford, 1 goal 1 try (5 points). HECKMONDWTKE v. HALIFAX.—Early in the game Garnett scored for Heckmondwike, and Harrison dropped a goal. Halifax afterwards had matters all their own way. Rigg got two tries, and one each were got by Dickinson, Costello, and Arnold, Keepings landing three goals. Higg played finely for Halifax, while Garnett did best for Heckmondwike. Result: Halifax, 3 goals 5 tries (21 points); Heckmondwike, 1 goal 1 try (5 points). BRIGHOUSE RANGERS V. HITNSLET.—At Brighouse. Result: Brighouse, 5 points Hunslet, 5 points. The two teams were well represented, and 6,000 persons were present. The game was splendidly contested, the play at times reaching a high standard. Wood placed a goal for Brighouse in the first half, and Rubery scored for Hunslet. Beaumont crossed the Hunslet line after the interval, but the goal kick failed. LETms PARISH CRuncH v. LITERSEKGE.—Score Parish Church, 17 points; Liversedge, two points. At Leeds, before 4,000 spectators. The home team had always the best of the game. Wainwright, Heaton, and Walker scored tries, whilst Mosley, Heaton, and Parkinson were responsible for the goals. Sharp kicked a fine goal for Liversedge, giving the only point, and they had to retire hope- lessly beaten. The play finally was most uninterest- ing and one-sided. rJEEDS V. WAKEFIELD TRINITY.—Result: Wake- field Trinity, 1 try (3 points); Leeds, nil. HULL V. BATLEY.—Result; Hull, 3 goals 3 tries (15 points) Batley, nil. At Hull before 12,000 spectators HOLBECK V. HUDDERSFIELD.—Result: Holbeck, 2 ,g 2 tries (10 points); Huddersfield, 2 goals, 1 try (7 woints). MANNINGHAM v. BRAMLEY.—Result: Manningham, 2 goals 6 tries (22 points) Bramley, 1 try (3 points) At Manningham, before 6,000 spectators.
ASSOCIATION.
ASSOCIATION. LOCAL MATCHES. CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. Several matches in connection with the above League were played at the ltoath Park and Sophia Gardens, and resulted as follows:— Roath Park 2 Higher Grade 0 Moorland-road 1 Stacey-road 1 Splott-road 5 Metal-street 2 WELSH CHALLENGE CUP. SWANSEA v. ABERDARE. Played at the Veitch Field before n. good crowd of spectators, in splendid weather. The teams were: .^whnsea—Goal, J. Thomas; Tracks, John- son and Evans; half-backs, Edwards, T. Harry, and Rees; forwards (right wing), Brown and Riodle (centre), Newton (left wing), Robinson and Jones. Al,rdai-e.-Goal, B. Morris backs, A. Davies and F. Deacon half-backs, F. J. Caldicott, R. D. Rees, and J. Davies forwards, J. Thomas (captain) J. Stockton (right wing), Francis (centre), A. Jones and D. Rees (left wins). Referee, Mr Edwards, Aberystwyth. Francis started operations for Aberdare, but did not get far before he was robbed by Robinson, who dribbled nicely up the field. The visiting backs came to the rescue and put their forwards in pos- session in a good position, but only a corner was the result. Nothing came of this, as Evans, beating Stockton and Thomas. kicked up the field to Robinson and Jones, who attacked the visitors' goal several times, but Morris admirably set their efforts at nought. Still the visitors kept up aggressive tactics, but the work allotted to Davies and Deacon was done effec- tively and in good style. A foul was given twice against Aberdare in their territory, and these the homesters took full advantage of, while several shots by Newton and Robinson very nearly put the leather into the net. Rees and Davies now got possession, and feeding their forwards well enabled Thomas and Stockton to press. The Swansea men easily extricated themselves from this unpleasant situation, and changed the venue of play to the Aberdare goal. The leather was several times nicely centred by Jones to Newton, but just at the critical moment the kicking was very erratic. Not long after the homesters were rewarded for their strong attack. From a throw-out in the visitors' ground Jones smartly "neat Rees, and took along shot for goal which proved successful. Resuming, the homesters returned to the attack, and after some scrambling play in front of their opponents' net Newton shot the second goal. Half time was now called. HALF-TIME SCORE: GOALS. SWANSEA 2 ABERDARE 0 Newton restarted for Swansea and passed to Robinson, and Francis kicked well up tha field, but Evans came to the rescue with a longkick- Robinson nice' centred to Brown, who shot the leather into the net, but the point was disallowed, Brown being oftside. Kicking out, Abei^lare took the play in front of the home net, but the stay here was of short duration, Harry and Edwards getting possession, and they fed their forwards well, who kept up a spirited attack on their opponents' goal, and eventually Jones shot the third goal for Swansea. A few minutes after, through the splendid understanding among the home forwards, Robinson shot a goal. Resuming, some nice head work took place among both teams in mid-field, resulting in advantage to both teams in mid-field, resulting in advantage to the homesters. Play hovered about Aberdare ground until Francis and Stockton got nicely away to the home goal, but Thomas WAS equal to the occasion and relieved to no man's land." Prom here the leather was sent down to Morris, who conceded a corner. Rees took the kick, finni which Riddle headed the ball into the net, thus addmg the fifth goal for Swansea. A few seconds later the same player from a serummage in front of the Aberdare net again scored. Swansea penned their opponets Imtil time was called. FINAL SCOBK GOALS. SWANSEA 6 ABERDARE 0 ABERYSTWYTH v. LLANIDLOES. At Aberystwyth before a good crowd. The home team pressed throughout. They had all the game in the first half. At the interval they led by three goals to none. The goals were scored by Jones, Jenkins, and Rea. In the second half Llanidloes were com- pletely outplayed. Jones scored two more goals,Green one. and Jenkins one. FINAL SCORE: GOALS. ABERYSTWYTH — 7 LLANIDLOES 0 IRONBRIDGE v. WELLINGTON. At Wellington. Ironbridge pressed heavily, and the Wellington goal fell after repeated attempts upon it. Wellington's forwwrds got in capital work after Bridge had failed at a penalty, and Evans equalised. Play was even to the interval. Crossing both goals were assailed" the attacks by Welling- ton becoming more frequent and fierce, Picken scored. Wellington kept Bridge well in hand. PonDett scored again. I FINAL SCORE GOALS. WELLINGTON 3 BRIDGE I MARDY V. MACKINTOSH. Played at the Roath Park. The first half was evenly contested, J. Jones and R. Jones scoring for Mardy. while goals were scored for Mackintosh by 1,1. Jones and Zeal. On changing ends Mardy pressed, and W. J. Evans put through the third goaJ, which almost equalised by a shot from Eardley, the ball striking the post. Nothing further was scored up to the call of time. FINAL SCORE: GOALS. MABDY 3 MACKINTOSH BARRY DISTRICT v. PORTH. Great interest was evinced in this match, seeing th'vt Barry won by iowals to nil at Bftwy the last time they met Porth and are now 8 points in the South Wales League. Hundreds witnessed the match in very cold weather. W. Thomas kicked off for Porth against the wind, Knott returning most effectually. Sheldon getting an opening dribbled well up and kicked a splendid goal. The kick-out led to some splendid play on the part of Piuken. Charley Jones carried the ball within a few feet from the goal, and had hard lines from scoring. Barry gained two or three corners, but nothing resulted. HALF-TIME SCORE: GOAL. BARRY DISTRICT L PORTH 0 Porth kicked off with the sun in their faces, W. Williams and Tom Davies leading off with a grand dribble, Davies passing to Thomas, who, using beautiful judgment, headed a capital goal. Matters now being equalised, both teams played with great determination. Wooding put in a long kick, and only just missed scoring, the ball grazing the crossbar. After this the ball was continually in the Barry goal. Green tim6 after time saved, and caused a deal of trouble to Porth, who were terribly unlucky. C. Jones broke the spell by putting the second goal on for Porth amid intense excitement. FINAL SCORE GOALS. PORTH 2 BARRY DISTRICT 1 SOUTH WALES JUNIOR CUP. ROGERSTONE RESERVES v. ABERDA.RE RANGERS. At Rogerstone. Sullivan opened the scoring by putting one in for Rogerstone. The same player ten minutes later aga.n scored. After this Aberdare played up vigorously and prevented Rogerstone getting away. Horton ultimately got off cleverly and scored just on half-time. The second half was very stubbornly contested by both, but Rogerstone managed to score twice through Sullivan and Bullock. FINAL SCORE. GOALS. ROGERSTONE — 5 ABERDARE 0 ABERDARE 0 CARDIFF TEACHERS V. ST. MARGAPX, T'S (CARDIFF). -At Sophia Gardens. The Saints won a hard-fought game by 3 goals to 1 goal. NELSON v. EBBW VALE.—At Ebbw Vale, the visitors being easily beaten by 4 goals to love. MID-RHONDBA ALBIONS V. PENTRE.—At Llwynvpi" the Albions winning by 3 goals to nil. ST. SAVIOUR'S (CARDIFF) V. BARRY RESERVES. -At Cadoxton,.the home side winning by3 goals to 2 goals. ELDON UNITED V. PENHILL CRESCENTS.—Played a Canton, and ended in a win for the United by 2 to 1 goal. HAY FOOTBALL CLUB.—The above opened their season at home, and beat the 24th Brecon Depot team by 7 goals to nil. The ball was netted three times more, but points were disallowed for infringe- ments of the off-side rule. H.M.S. THUNDERER v. PEMBROKE DocK.-On the new "soccer" grounds, Pem broke Dock, the towns- men winning by a goal to nil. DOCKYARD APPRENTICES V. PEMBROKE DOCK IN- TERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—Result: Apprentices, 5 goals to nil. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS V. 27TH COMPENY R.A. -Borderers beat the Artillery by a goal to nil. PEMBROKESHIRE CUP.—Milford Haven met the 8th Company Royal Artillery in the first round for this trophy, and won with consummate ease by 10 goals to love. BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL V. HOLDEN SCHOOL. -At Barry. Result: Intermediate, 3 goals Holden 2 goals. CARDIFF TEACHERS' RESERVES V. CARDIVF PUPIL TEACHERs.Played at Sophia Gardens. Score: Pupil Teachers, 1 goal to nil. JUNIOR "SOCCER" COMPETITION. The idea of the Junior Competition is catching on splendidly. Although the matter has only been before the clubs during the past week, there are numerous applications to hand. The following is a. list up to time of writing :—1, Splott Juniors; 2, Barry District III. 3, Rogerstone Victorias; 4, Singleton; 5, Treharris Juniors 6, Eldon United 7. Porth Juniors 8, Cardiff Higher Grade; 9, Old Boys; 10, Victoria; 11, Trosdyrhiw; 12, Canton Parish Church and probably four other clubs from Aber- dare. There seems to be some slight misunderstand- ing as to the meeting to-night. It is to be held at the Alexandra. Hotel at 7 o'clock. Those interested in this question are cordially invited. LEAGUE—DIVISION I. WEST BROMWICH ALBION V. WOLVERHAMPTON \VJ.NmmERR.-At West Bromwich, before 10,000 spectators. The Wanderers were fully represented, but for Albion Richards appeared instead of Bassett. the forwards being re-arranged. The opening stages were even but after fifteen minutes play Smith scored for the Wolves. Albion made desperate attempts to draw level, but were unable to do so. I Towards the interval the visitors pressed, but Albion broke away, and Fiewitt equalised. Score at the I interval: Wanderers, I goal; Albion 1 goal. Resuming the Wolves raced off up the field, and within five minutes Miller scored an easy goal. I Albion tried hard to draw level and some- good attempts were made,and then from a scrum m ago the ball was got through. Result: A'Mnn, 2 goals; Wolves, 2 goals. NOTTS V. STOKE.—At Nottingha.m in dull weather, before 6,000 spectators. The visitors wire without Wood. Pugh, and Maxwell, their places being taken by Ponsonby, Mellor, and Johnson. The first half was of an even character, b4tll goals being attacked. The defence was sound, and it was 35 minutes before Alls,n scored for Notts from a centre by Carter, Schofield put. through, but the point was disallowed. The score at half-time was: Notts, 1 goal; Stoke, nil. In the second half Hill was injured and had to retire, and Notts scored from a free kick. Allan again put through, but was off-side, and Devey obtained n. third point for Nobts after 35 minutes. The same player added the fourth goal. Result: Notts Count' 4 goals Stoke, nil. BURY v. EVERTON.—At Bury before 10,000 specta- tors. A strong breeze blew the length of the field. Montgomery and Clegg were absent. The visitors started against the wind. After Bury had pressed Barbour missed the ball, and Divers scored with a low shot. McFarlane was brought down but saved. Wil- liams had a good chance but shot over. Miller all but scored, and certainly Bury had hard lines, and so had the visitors, whose right wing constantly pressed. Half-time score: Everton, 1 goal; Bury, nil. Bury restarted a goal behind. On their metal they at once attacked. Davidson shot over and spoiled a magnificent chance. had to clear more than once and several shots were sent barely wide. Some very rough play was developed. Thompson was next all but beaten. Still it was marvellous how tho Everton goal re-aip-ined intact. Then Everton took up the weEisure heavily. Result: Everton, 1 goal; Bury, nil. SUNDERLAND v. ASTON VILLA.-At Eanderland, in dull weather, befora 20,000 spectators. The Villa, who had the wind, did mobt of the pressing at the start, and Doig was tested by Smith, Wheldon, and Devey. Operations were suspended owing to the crowd breaking in. Sunderland then became more aggressive, but George was safe. Towards the interval Sunderland had hard lines. Half-tinw score Sundevland, nil A ston Villa, nil. After the restart the play was still keen and exciting, both goals being frequently in danger, but the defence was very safe, and neither side could score. LIVERPOOL v. DERBY CO-CNTY.-At Liverpool, before 12,000 spectators. Even play ruled from the outset, both ends being alternately visited. The game was very fast, but the defence on both sides wasflvm. Liverpool continued to have the best of matters, McQueen scored from a corner, and Onniiffe added a second. Half-time Liverpool, 2 goals Derby, nil. In the first minute Walker scored and Maconnochie followed for Derby. After pressure by Liverpool, Bloomer broke away and scored, and then Marshall hit the upright with a fine shot. Bloomer broke away again but was pulled up from a foul. Bloomer nearly scored, as did Bradsh&w at the other end. Liverpool had several chances but failed near the goal. Cunliffe grazed the bar. Marshall scored. Final score. Liverpool, 4 goa's; Derby County, 2 goals. BLACKBURN ROVERS V. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY.— This match was played at Blackburn before 5.000 spectators. The Rovers had again th"ir full strength, Glover being able to turn out. As Wednesday decided to kick off the Rovers had the assistance of the wind, and twelve minutes from the start Proud- foot scored the fir"t goal. The Rovers maintained their lead, but the Wednesday custodian made some fine saves. Half-time Rovers, 1 goal; Wednesday, nil. The second half was uneventful until ten minute'- from the restart, when through some misnderstandiug on the Rovers' part Spikesley equalised with the easiest of goals. Play of the tamest description followed, but in the closing stages of the game. Wednesday kept up a continued bombardment of the Rovers' goal. Result: Blackburn Rovers, 1 goal; Sheffield Wednesday, 1 goal. SHEFFIELD UNITED V. PRESTON NORTH END.- Played at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, before 10,000 spectators. United were without Priest and Almond, injured. Preston were short of Dunn at back, and a rearrangement of the forwards wai tried. There was no wind when Preston kicked off. Trainer cleverly saved from Neellbam (who was playing forward), Cunningham, McKay, and Bennett. Even play followed. After 30 minutes McKay scored for United. Half-time score Sheffield United, lgoal; Preston nil. Crossing over Preston attacked, but Fouikes twice saved from Eccleston. United retaliated, and after 15 minutes' play Needham shot a second goal for the Sheffielders. Preston played up vigorously after this, and 12 minutes from the finish a mis-kick by Cain enabled Eccleston to score, and the game ended in a narrow victory for Sheffield United. Result: Sheffield United, 2 goals Preston North End, 1 goal. BOLTON WANDERERS V. NOTTS FOREST.—Played at Bolton in splendid football weather and in the presence of 5,000 spectators. Forest had the benefit of the wind, but the game was fairly even for a long time, each goalkeeper saving shots, Spouncer and Wright being prominent for their respective sides. Forest put on pressure without avail, and the Wanderers retaliated. Miller scored close in. Half- time Bolton Wanderers, 1 goal; Notts Forest, nil. Resuming the Wanderers overplayed the Reds, but the defence was sound. Forest occasionally got away, but had deteriorated from the first half. The game became rather rough and poor towards the end. Jack scored the second goal. Result: Bolton, 2 goals Forest, nil. POSITION OF THE CLUBS. Goals. Pld. Won. Dm. Lost, for agst. Pts. Sheffield United 10 7 3 0 25 13 17 Aston Villa 10. 6 2 2 26 20 14 Everton 8. 5. 1 2 15 12 11 Sunderland 8. 4 2 2 8 8 10 Liverpool. 8. 3 3 2 16 13 HI 9 Bolton Wanderers. 8 4 1 3 10 9 9 Wol'ton Wanderers 9 3 3 3 15 12 9 Sheffield Wedn'sday 10 4 1 5 16 15 9 West Brom. Albion 8 3 2 3 16 13 8 Notts Forest 8. 2 4 2 9 9. 8 Derby County. 9. 3. 2 4 19 17. 8 Stoke 9. 3 I 5 11 20 7 Bury 3 2 2 4 12 17. 6 Blackburn Rovers. 9. 2 2 5 13 21 6 I Preston North End 0 1 „ 3 5 5 11 5 Notte County 9 I 2 6 12 18. 4 LEAGUE—DIVISION II. MANCHESTER CITY v. DARWEN.—At Manchester, 100,000 people being on the ground. The City sho vre.l splendid combination in the first half and outran their opponents, but could only score once. Williams scored a second point immediately after restarting, and three other goals followed rapidly, the Darwexi team being almost always on the defensive. The City held the upper hand almost without cessation, and continually bombarded"T>arwen's goal. Rem^t •' City, 5 goals Darwen, nil. GRIMSBY TOWN V. BURNLEY. Final score: Grimsby, 2 goals; Burnley, 1 goal. Played in dull weather. Six thousand attended. Grimsby won the toss, the game in the first half being mainly one of defence on both sides, with both custodians conspicuous for splendid play. After the interval Rogers scored for Grimsby from a rebound, ten minutes later Goldie added a second, Bowes scored for Burnley a minute later. Neither side scored again. Burnley were pressing hotly at the call of time. SMALL HEATH V. NEWTON HHATH.-ResnIt Small Heath, 2 goals Newton Heath, 1 goal. Played at Small Heath before 0,000 persons. Small Heath were without Archer, and Hare was moved from centre forward to back. Play was in favour of Small Heath in the first half, but they only scored once, and Bryant equalised just before the interval. Ten minutes after restarting Lewis put Small Heath in front, and they had slightly the better of the argu- ment until the finish. WALSALL v. BURTON SWIFTS.—Result: Walsall, 4 goals; Burton Swifts, nil. At Walsall in dull weather before 3,000 spectators. Walsall won the toss and had the best of the opening, but Griffin missed a penalty. Aston then scored, and close on half-time the ball was rushed through the Burton goal. Crossing over Burton played roughly, and found Walsall too good for them. Griffin scored a third for Walsall, Johnson ending brilliant forward play with a fourth goal. LEICESTER FOSSE V. WIOOLWIcriL-About 6,000 people visited Manor Field, Plumstead, to witness this game. The weather was fine, and the turf in splendid condition. A wretchedly poor game was seen in the first half, Arsenal being weak at all oln points. They had the disadvantage of playing against the wind. After 20 minutes McMillan scored for Leicester through Caldwell miskicking. Leicester had the better of the game in the second half, McLeod ■scoring a second point and King., a third. Result: Fosse, 3 goals; Arsenal, nil. LOUGHBOROUGH V. LINCOLN.—Result: Lough- borough, 3 goals; Lincoln, 2 goals. At Lincoln before,. 2J500, started In dauUsg fasbioiu fuaft having incredibly hard luck Fletcher scored. Beards- ley, the Loughborough enstodian, was injured in saving shots, but with ten men the visitors managed through Walker to equalise. Walker was then hurt and retired, but before the interval Pegg and Ronl- stone placed Loughborongh further ahead. The visitors, seldom got beyond midfield in the second half, but the Cits only scored once through Fletcher. NEWCASTLE UNITED V. BLACKPOOL. — Result: Newcastle United, 2 goals; Blackpool, nil. At New- castle before 15,000 people. POSITION OF THE CLUBS. Goals Pld. Won. Drn. Lost. for. agst. Pts. Manchester City 9 8 1 0 28 4 17 Burnlev 9. 7. 1 1 24 6 15 Newcastle United.. 8 6 1 1 17 9 13 Small Heath 8 6 1 1 17 12 13 Woolwich Arsenal. 10 4 2 4 17 19 10 Newton Heath 8 4 1 3 15 7 9 Grimsby Town. 9 4 1 4 16 15 9 Darwen 9 3. 2 4 11 25 8 Leicester Fosse 7 2. 2 3 8 7 6 Gainsbro' Trinity.. 8 3. 0 5 15 20 6 Loughborough 8 3. 0 5 8 16 6 Walsall. 9 3. 0 6 20 17 6 Luton 6 2. 1 3 7 9 5 Blackpool 8 2 1 5 9 17 5 Lincoln City 8 0. 2 6 12 26 — 2 Burton Swifts 8 1. 0 7 7 22 2 MIDLAND LEAGUE. BURSLEM PORT VALE V. CHESTERFIELD.—Result: Chesterfield, 2 goals; Vale, 1 goal. Played at Burslem; weather dull and cold; 1,000 present. Mitchell kicked off for the visitors. Burslem pressed, Peake failing to score. Chesterfield wakened up, and Govinly had hard lines. The home team pressed, but there was no score at the interval. Gee scored from Munday's pass, McDonald quickly equalising. Five minutes from the end Taylor made a spurt and scored for the visitors, who won. BURTON WANDERERS V. RUSHDEN.—Score Rush- den, 2 goals; Wanderers, 1 goal. Played at Burton in dull but fine weather before a thousand spectators. Rushden had the advantage of the wind in the first half, but Appleby scored for the Wanderers, and then Biddinfield equalised. The second portion was hotly contested, and Bailey scored with a long shot. The Wanderers had considerably the best of the final stages, but could not score, and were beaten the first time on the ground. BAIIIICJLEY v. WELLINGBOROUGH.—At Barnsley. Mr Pete Curran, Labour candidate for Barnsley, started the game, which opened at a tremendous pace, and after a quarter of an hour Platt scored for Barnsley, the only goal up to the interval. Resuming, Wellingborough scored a penalty given against Black. The final stage of the game was sternly contested, Barnsley scoring the winning goal through Lees five minutes from the finish. Result: Barnsley, 2 goals Wellingborough, 1 goal. ILKESTON v. LONG EATON RANGERS.—Ilkeston, 1 goal; Long Eaton Rangers, nil. In dull weather, before 3,000 spectators. Ilkeston faced the breeze, but Ackroyd headed a goal for Ilkeston from a free kick early in the match. The Hangers gave the home side a rattling game, but no more goals were scored in the first half. Resuming the Rangers played grandly, and kept the defence hotly engaged. Ilkeston had two goals disallowed. The Ilkeston men defended the last part of the game, and chiefly through Brown's cleverness in goal won as stated. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. BRISTOL CITY v. NORTHFLEET.-Resnlt: Bristol City, 3 goals Northfleet, 2 goals. At Bristol before 4,000 spectators, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Bristol. The weather was fine. For the City Milligan, Scots Guards, took Sinclair's place. In 25 minutes Mann scored and Moody equalised, but just on the interval Carnelly put the City ahead. On resuming Nieholls equalised, and Camelly gave the City the lead again. Both sides came near scoring after this. Northfleet were very smart, and Clare kept goal grandly for them. GRAVESEND v. WOLVERTON.—A high wind spoiled play at Gravesend. Wolverton had the advantage of the'half gale in the first half, which, although fast and well contested, saw no goals scored. The second half was one long bombardment of the Wolverton's goal, relieved by an occasional dash towards Graves- end's goal. The shooting of the home forwards was very erratic. Result, no score either side. CHATHAM V. NEW BROMPTON.-At Chatham, in fine weather, before 7,000 spectators. In the first half Lawrence and Hughes scored for Chatham, and Ford for New Brompton, Chatham leading at the interval by two goals to one. Five minutes from the finish Ford equalised, after having struck the cross-bar. Play was very exciting, Result: Chatham, 2 goals New Brompton, 2 goals. READING V. SHEPPEY UNITED.—Result Reading, I goal; Sheppey United, nil. At Heading before a crowd approaching 4,000. The weather was fine, and both clubs were well represented. After Reading had pressed and Crawford had shot over, Bullimore saved tram Murray and Collins. Reading then got up again, and Cockshutt scored" Half-time score Reading, 1 goal; Sheppey, nil. In the latter half nothing was scored, a rather poor game ending as above. SWINDON V. MILWALL.—Played at Swindon. Result: Milwall, 5 goals; Swindon, nil. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. DUNDEE V. PARTICK THISTLE.—Result: Dundee, 5 goals-; Partick Thistle, nil. At iDundee in gloomy weather before 5,000 spectators. Dundee had a vastly improved team. In the first half Dundee had much the best of the game, and scored thrice through Keillor, Willox, and McVean. In the second half the home men maintained their superiority (Thistle hav- ing no chance) and added two more goals, Willox and Devline being responsible. RANGERS V. CLYDE.—At Ibrox. Result: Rangers, 7 goals Clyde, nii. Over 2,000 spectators assembled to witness the game between these teams hi the League championship. The game throughout was a one- sided contest, the Rangers leading from start to finish. At half-time the score stood four goals to nil, and in the second half the Rangers added three more goals, the seventh being from a penalty kick. CELTIC V. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN. -Result: Celtic. 3 goals; Heart of Midlothian. 2 goals. At Glasgow in good football weather before f'-O.QOG spectators. Both teams had their full strength. 'Che Hearts started strongly, but the Celtic opened scoring through Campbell. Hearts afterwards played a great game, and Robertson equalised before half-time. On resuming the Hearts continued their grand form, and Taylor gave them the lead. Celtic afterwards greatly improved, and Allan scored twice. -HIBERNIANS v ST. MIRREN.—Played at Paisley. Result: Hibernians, 3 goals; St. Mirren, 2 goals. GENERAL MATCHES. WEST YORKSHIRE V. SHI.FFIEID AND HALLAM- BHXRE.—Result: Sheffield, 6 goals West Yorkshire, 2 goals. This match was played at Dewsbury before sev&-al hundred spectators. Plav .vas for a consider- able time after Wheatley, of Worksop, had scored, of a tame character. On change of ends more life was enfilsed in the game. Potts scored three goals. Lalor, Wailes, and Ross were the other scorers. LONDON CALEDONIANS V. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY. -Result; London Caledonians, 1 goal; Cambridge University, 1 goal. Played at Caledonian Park. MORE N.C. MIGRATIONS. Following upon their signing of Buff" Berry, the well-known half-back, late of Tyldesley, Barton, one of the leading organisations in the Second Division of the Northern Union Clubs, have just secured (says the sporting Chronicle) two prominent Welsh players in Williams and Jones, a three-quarter and a for- ward, both hailing from Swansea. The Barton com- mittee are also expecting to be able to play Frank Miles, the noted three-quarter, at no distant date.
DEVONPORT ALBIONS' DEFENCE.
DEVONPORT ALBIONS' DEFENCE. THE SECRETARY INTERVIEWED. INCONSISTENCY oF THE WELSH UNION. PECULIAR POSITION OF THE CLUB. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY COURTED. fEY OLD STAGER.") In the course of an interesting talk I had with him late on Friday night Mr Carter, the secretary of the Devonport Albion club, complained tliat the Welsh Union had not allowed the club's representatives to be present at the inquiry, which resulted in the professionalisation of the four player. who had ioined his clnh from Wales. "1-Vo did not wan; rl- T, T' "W- to make speeches," he said, and we knew the Welsh Union had no jurisdiction over us; but what we desired was to hear the examination of these men, whose answers to questions might have been ambiguous, and so could improperly have been interpreted by the Union as in- criminating to our club when another question submitted by us, through the chairman of coarse, would have removed any such impression. We wanted to expedite matters, you see." Then you deny that there was warrant for the penalization of the players ?" "Yes, and most cmpValically too. We believe that had we been allowed to be present the men would not have been professionalised, as there would consequently have been no question of putting us as a club under suspicion, nor of caueing us the worry and expense of an inquiry by our Union Professional Committee, not to speak of the loss to us of members who bid fair to improve our team." What of the Llanelly men who went to Roeh. dale?" •'■Well, perhaps I had better not give utterance to what Devonians think of them. They prejudiced our case in the eyes of the public, and Davies, particularly, was the stamp of player to prove a. grand acquisition to our ranks. I cannot get over a feeling that something underhanded has been going on in their case, and I am puzzled at their latest move in applying for reinstatement after committing an act of professionalism in going North, about which there can be no question whatever. Is there not a strong under current at work towards getting them to play again for Llanelly ?" asked the business-like secretary. I see it pub- lished that their old club is sorely in need of another half-back." This shot of Mr Carter's was direct, and should appeal to the Welsh Union. You say that neither by your club nor individual members have the English professional laws been infringed by offering these Men an inducement in the shape of gifts of money or of employment in consideration of their playing for you ?" Yes, we court the closest investigation now that we have been suspected on ex parte evidence only." Do you deny that the men were not followed to Wales and that they were not promoted from the position of labourers to the skilled artisan class simply because they played football fo;: your club, which is said to be directly represented in the dockyard ?" I do. The i,.len were in poor straits at home. 1 They entered their names in the usual way in the dockyard books, they passed the doctor, and they were drafted as usual into gangs. Unfortunately in this matter I am the secretary of the clul'. and I am one of the entry clerks at the dockyard. Now, as a Government servant, I am not per- mitted to make a public statement as to the pro- cedure of my superior officers. I will venture to say this, however, that if the Welsh Union's justification for punishing these players rests on the speedy promotion of these men they have acted on false impressions and not on logical conclusions from trustworthy evidence easily pro- curable. My position at the dockyard—though it is one of which I am proud-is quite a subordin- ate one, and the Welshmen appear to hold ex- aggerated views as to the power in the hands of an entry clerk. I have no power to make or to recommend any such promotions. What is evidently not known to the Welsh Union could easily have been elicited had we been allowed to attend the inquiry is that these promotions far from being the exceptional cases they may seem to non dockyard men are very general occurrences. Cases are numerous where men have been promoted even more speedily." "Without being footballers ? Yes, certainly. Why, there is a rule which obtains that if, say, six labourers out of a gang of 15 are rigging up a staging and the others are assisting in labouring 0 work purely, all the gang 0', receive the pay of skilled artizans." You have neard no sound of opposition from other labourers in the dockyard as to undue presence shown to footballers ?" Not a sound." "Is the foreman of the gang in which the Welshmen served a member of your club ?" Not that I know of. But if he were what of the doctor and the cashier, not to speak of other responsible officials ? Are they accused of joining in a. conspiracy ? The idea is absurd." This has been, so we hear in Wales, a. time of great activity in the dockyard." Yes, that is so, and though these men were tinplaters at home it should not be forgotten that they were men of rare physique, and probably would have had a little more knowledge of machinery than the ordinary run of labourers. Men are promoted on merit, and these men might have been keen on applying themselves to their work." Will you call evidence as to these points before the Rugby Union ?" Yes, most certainly, if there is a case to answer I don't think there is. But we are in a peculiar position in Devonport. We cannot disclose Government returns and books, and we would prefer that a Government investigation should take place, for if club officials have prostituted their positions as employees of the Government to advance the status of a foot- ball club by unfairly promoting players, they most certainly will receive drastic punishment. We cannot, without the consent of the Admiralty, disclose evidence which unquestionably would remove all stigma from our names, as Government servants and also as members of the Albion Club. That's the awkward position which would never have arisen had the Welsh Onion given us as a club equitable treatment by allowing the captain and myself to attend the inquiry." There is a statement made as to a letter written to the Welsh Union by a prominent gentle- man living Swansea way who is on the Welsh Union's list of active referees, and who connects the departure of the local players with the visits of a mysterious individual who accompanied a Government inspector to that district." Oh, more collusion, it's too funny," laughed the secretary, we don't know this mysterious stranger at all. I'll tell you what I purpose doing. I intend to write to the Welsh Union for sanction of an application to theRugby Union sec- retary for a copy of the evidence taken at their inquiry and of this referee gentleman's letter. We only know by driblets what we have to answer up to now. But if that's all-well, I don't want to make a discourteous observation-but the Welsh Union has discovered a mare's nest, and we are put to quite unnecessary trouble in the matter. How utterly ridiculous all these long -drawn out proceedings are. The Welsh Union consider that we have offered improper inducement to four Welsh players to come to us they have profes- sionalised the players for accepting such induce- ment. To find the men guilty is to find our club guilty, and while they deprive us of the ser- vices of members who have not been professiona- lised, they decline to sanction the transfers of Sims and Hughes, treating them as suspects, and yet they al'ow us—a club which they would have declared professionals if they had jurisdiction—to play against Swansea." Inconsistency, thy name is the Welsh Union.
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MEN WHO ARE TALKED ABOUT. FOOTBALLERS' GALLERY. NEWPORT'S PROMISING RECRUITS. Irrespective of the result, to-day's Cardiff v. Newport match will long be remembered as the one in which one side-the Usksiders-played more new men than have for many years been introduced by both sides if ever indeed this number have made their debut to first-class football in so important a fixture. As will be seen, the famous club has drawn on the Mon- mouthshire clubs, and as the players are of grand physique, with youth on their side, there is every reason for believing that the material in hand will develop into the best of" stuff." ARTHUR GOULD'S SUCCESSOR. After experimenting with Mr Pickering who in I MR B. SKRIMSHIRE. Saturday'match played at full-back,Newport club la, t week tried Mr Reginald Skrimshire who, in Arthur Gould'sposition in the cen- tre, shaped so well against Moseley, that he has been preferred to the Aber- gavenny representative. Mr Rkrimshire's football career (although he is now only 19 years of age, having been born in 1878), l>as not been a brief one. His first games were played at a private school in Bath as far back as 1890. However, his first rea} knowledge was ga.ined at Monmouth Grammar School, where in loyi he played as half-back for the school team, and finally as full-back for two seasons. Subsequently he made his debut in the third line, a position he has held since with much success. Leaving school in 1895 he joined the ranks of a team in the town of his home (Blaenavon) called Wanderers. That team becoming defunct, he became a member of the then Blaenavon Excelsiors, now Blaenavon 1st, and was last season elected captain of same, a position to which he was unanimously re-elected on the opening of this season. He has been a prolific scorer, and was without doubt the main- stay of his team last season. His speed and his style of making for the line are certainly features of play. He tackles finely, and his reputation for his judgment and length in his kicking does him great credit in fact, as a cenu-e three- quarter he has every essential quality to make him suitable to play in the very best of company. His height is 5ft. 8Min., and he turns the scale at lOst. 121bs. MR G. BOOTS. Of the new forwards, Mr George Boots is not new to first class football, for live times last season he figured in the ranks ot the Newport premiers. He played a fine game against Moseley last week. and prominent in the open and par- ticularly smart in breaking away from the line-out, he was pronounced one of the best forwards on the field. Boots, who is 23 years of age, has been playing football since he was a lad, having appeared as centre tnree-quarter tor Aberbeeg when but 14 yeavs of age, and he con- tinued to play with that team for five or sr; seasons. He then removed to Newport and was drafted into the Second team, and tor the past three seasons he has appeared ni t ie ran.KS of the forwards. Boots is well built, and standing 5ft. lOMn. in his stoc-kings scales list. ^lb. A. the commencement of the present season he was elected captain of the Newport Seconds-a very popular aupoint'uent. MR J. H. DUNN. Mr J. H. Dunn, one of Newport's newest re- cruits, is a son of Coun- cillor J. H. Dunn, New- port. He is but 19 years of age, stands 6ft. high, and weighs 12st. He was educated at the Monmouth Grammar School, and for several seasons he played for the school team, taking the position of half- back. Last season, having returned to Newport, he was tried for the Newport 3rds, and after playing a few matches he was selected n tor tne second team, ana piayea wiin me j* ex- port second string to the end of the season, being a sort of handy man and playing half-back, three-quarter, or forward as desired. In the practice matches at the commencement of the present season he shaped so well and showed such good promise that the Newpori Committso had no hesitation in drafting him into the for- ward contingent of the famous Usksiders. RISCA TO THE RESCUE. A most promising player is Mr Joseph Jehoida ME J. J. HOPGES Hodges, who has ipc. cepted the invitation of the Newport Club to help them forward^ Joida," as he is known best by, was born in Risca,, and will not at- tain his majority until next year. He stands 51t. Iliu., and weighing a little over 12 stone, is very strong and fast in the open. But he is also a good tackler and very active in tight semms. "Joida" played when young, but owing to his good form he was at an early age playing with the Risca Firsts, and he was a powerful factor towards winning for Risca. the Monmouthshire Cup two years ago. Hodges had played twice for the Usksiders before the Cardiff match with credit to himself, and lie was not expected to prove the least energetic scrum- mager in his pa.ck. A PROLIFIC SCORING FORWARD. Mr Matthew Price, the only other recruit to Newport's forward ranks, was born at Blaenavon. He started his football career at New Tredegar, playing four years as a centre three-quarter and two years as a forward. Last season he played for Mountain Ash, and scored 19 tries during the season. He is a good scrummager, very dangerous on the lint-out, and being exceptionally fast he is a clever, heady" forward, losing no opportunity of scoring. Height 5ft. lOAin, weight list 101b. He has been very successful as a cricketer in the Hills. I THE FOSTERS. I Drill-Instructor Foster, of Bute Docks constabulary, has cause to be proud of his sons. A veteran soldier, who served in the Crimea, he has been indefatigable in his efforts to promote the happiness of nis fellows not eo well'" situated A veteran soldier, who. served in the Crimea., he has been indefatigable in his efforts to promote the happiness of -his, fellows not eo "well" situated
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SAD END OF A DRESSMAKER On Friday Dr. G. Danford Thomas resumed his inquiry at Paddington on the body of Bertha. Florence Rose Wingatt (22), spinster, described as a dressmaker, who on Tuesday morning, October 12th, was found floating in an upright position, fully dressed, in the Regent's Canal, near the Maida Vale tunnel, and not far from Malvern- road, Kilburn, where she resided with her father, a carpenter. She had been missing since Tues- day morning, September 28th, when she suddenly left home at 8 o'clock. The evidence of Dr. A. Schofield, police divisional surgeon, who made an autopsy, was that when found the deceased had probably been in the water a fortnight. Her death was, he said, due to suffocation by drown- ing, but there were signs that sha had been sub- jected to violence before or after death. He was of opinion that she had certainly been tampered with." Joseph Short, a servant at Medburn Farm, Elstree, Herts, said he made the deceased's acquaintance when she was visiting Elstree last August. He had since visited and written to her. He last saw her alive on September 23rd. On September 28th lie received from her the letter produced, which he handed to the Coroner.—The Coroner (after reading the letter) It is signed Your affectionate Bertha." It is a nice and proper letter. She says "I wish we could see each other oftener. I am always looking forward to see you." She thanks him for the flowers he brought her when he visited her. She adds that the letter leaves me in the best of health." Harry Smith, warehouseman, 1, Mozart-street, Queen's Park, deposed that he knew the deceased and her family. He had not spoken to Miss Wingatt for some years until Saturday, October 2, when he casually met her at Monument Station. She told him she had left home. She informed him she was staying in King's Cross-road, adding that she had been away from home six -tls-(this was shown not to be a fa,ct)-and had had a bit of a row at home." She travelled with him to Westbourne Park. On the way she s&iP she was out of work, and was getting short of money. She stated that she yk -it to the Monument Station to meet some- Ludy, out" they were not there." He tried to persuade her to return home. She replied, I'm too independent." At Westbourne Park witness asked her what she was going to do. She answered, Walk about." At half-past 7 the same night witness saw her a,gain in Harrow.road: when she appeared very low-spirited. Asked what she meant to do for a livelihood she said she should try to obtain a situation as barmaid. He accompanied her to Kensal-road. She dreaded meeting her parents or sisters. When he left her she informed him that she was returning to King's Cross to where she was lodging. TIe paid for her ticket. She said if he wrote to her he was to send his letter to the King's Cross Post Olidce. He wrote to her, but his letter was returned to him through the Dead Letter Office. Witness (continuing) said that in the course of their talk the deceased exclaimed, Rather than do anything wrong (lead an unchaste life), I would do away with myself." The Coroner remarked that a passing barge might have inflicted the injuries sustained by the deceased. Dr. Schofield had already deposed that the injuries might have been caused after, as well as before, death.—Dr. Schofield Certainly, sir.—The jury returned a verdict of SuiciM while of unsound mind."
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TREHERBEKT A v MOUNTAIN ASH A. Mountain Ash Athletic Ground. Treherbert «CKed off, which was well returned by the homesters. t.iay was delayed fully 10 minutes by rpe Treherbert full-back being knocked out. reherbert received a free kick, but little advantage ■ocrued. Play was carried to within a few ;u-us of "fountain Ash line, and looked dangc. ■, and g im^teiy from a scrum the visitors got p. session, p f ^ith a dodgy ran one of the Treherbert forwards sot over and grounded, but in an awkward position, "lch was not negotiated. HAI/I'-IXME SCOBE G. T. M. TREHERBERT 0 10 MOUNTAIN ASH 0 0 0 -pesummg, Hawkins kicked off, which was leewy returned. From a scrum Osborne, for Mountain Ash, picked up and rushed over J^'h a try almost right behind trie posts, which was neatly converted by Bunny, fountain Ash were again penalised for ofl-side play, rjt little ground was gained. Scrum followed scrum "ith little advantage to either aide. FINAL SCORE G. T- Il- MOUNTAIN ASH 1 ? 2 TREHERBERT 0 10 ST. ANDREW'S v CADOXTON. This League match was played on the Roath Park Saturday before a large crowd of spectators, •patton won the toss, and Cadoxton started p^ay. Andrew's took play into the Cadoxton quarters, nd V/. H. Jones crossed in the corner. W. Thomas look an unsuccessful kick. St. Andrew's still kept ,UP the attack, and from a grand round of passing, which all the backs took part, W. H. Jones scored his second try, which was again unsuccessful. F. Woods made it. fine run and passed to H. Rice, who Scored behind the posts. W. Thomas converted, kven plav followed the kick-off. F. Stockden, feceiving from E. Dutton, put W. Thomas in with the fourth try, which he failed to convert. A. Weston started the leather in the second half, Jnd some tight forward play ensued, the ball being "eing taken from one end of the field to the other in •*pid succession. Try as they would the Saints 5ould not penetrate the visitors' deiencc. Play llowed down considerably, and time was called. FINAL SCORE: G. T. M. ST. ANDREW'S 13 6 CADOXTON 0 0 0 NEATH A v ABERAVON A. At Aberavon. Aberavon started the game and Richards (Neath), scored a converted try. A tine bout passing among the visitors' backs enabled Davies Jo score behind the posts, and the try was converted. Lewis was the next to score an unconverted try for ■Neath. The visitors had all the best of this half. Neath restarted and at once laid siege to the home goal and Elias scored with consummate case. Hopkins crossed over with a try. Davies and John Jones next fcdded to the Neath score. FINAL SCOBE G. T. M. NEATH 4 3 0 ABERAVON 0 0 0 PONTNEWYDD v ABERCARN. Played at Pontnewydd. The visitors started operations with the wind in their favour, and after Vigorous play the homesters were penalised. Games taade a shot for goal without effect. The visitors toade several rushes, and ltussell scored a ftrnand try for Abercarn. The shot failed. In the second half the home team Speared to have the best of the game, and Williams cored a grand try, which was not converted, owing to the trv beiii" made wide. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. ABERCABN 0 14 Pontnewydd 0 1 SWANSEA 2ND v BRITON FERRY. When Swansea kicked off the visitors pressed, and »>• splendid passing nearly got in. Austin failing, the JJomestcrs, by a combined rush, woiked back, and from a scramble on the line W. John scored, Arthur DaveyS converting. The home halves, who Were completely beating the Swansea pair, gave Plenty of chances to the quartette, which were not Jaken. To the end of half-time Briton Ferry had the of the game, but no further score was registered. Ultvey kicked off for Briton Ferry in the second flalf, but Swansea worked up, and a combined ^ish by the homesters took play to the other end of the field, and Johnnie Williams IJissed to Arthur Lewis, who dropped a lino goal. Swansea now warmed up and got well down, but 'he home forwards, who dribbled well, cleared, -tod play waged evenly. A long kick hy Poley took play to the Ferry line, but e Swansea quartette by a bout of passing got back. prona a scrum Harris got possession and scored, the loal kick failing. Towards the end of the game play was even, and nothing further was scored. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. BRITON FERRY *2 0 0 SWANSEA SECONDS 0 1 0 *One dropped. *One dropped. EBBW VALE 2ND v TREDEGAR HARRIERS. Played at Ebbw Vale. Both teams turned out in •heir full strength. After play had been in progress IrJr about a few minutes Beynon secured from a Scrummage in the visitors' 25 and slipped over th a pretty try .which was converted. Tredegar were ItWarded a penalty kick, which J. Davies beautifully Negotiated. Nothing further was scored during the first half. Tredegar showed improved form during the second portion of the game and Curtis snapped Up the ball in mid-field and out-distanced his pur- suers and scored a magnificent try. The place-kick Fail, j ._ut'Q. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. Tredegab 1 0 EBBW VALE 10 0 •Penalty goal. CHEPSTOW ST. MARY'S v MONMOUTH TOWN. t At Chepstow under the new rules, which were fresh Chepstow. The visitors kicked off and pressed for tirne, but Chepstow soon got the hang of the game. *rom the loose Bailey snapped np and passed to Richards, who gave to Rust, who scored in the corner. G«orge Williams failed to convert. Mills Jest picked up from the scrum ajid broke through and passed to Goss, who returned to Mills, *ho scored, but it was not converted. In.the second half Hubback got over, and H. Bailey converted. Subsequently Rust followed up, and taking tne ball from the Monmouth full-back scored between the posts. Bailey easily converted. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. CHEPSTOW 2 2 6 MONMOUTH 0 0 4 ABERGAVENNY V NEWPORT HIBERNIANS. Played at Abergavenny. The teams were wel ~tched, and the game was very even till Norman P?t ia a fine try for the visitors, which Madden failed convert. In the second half ail the play was in 'fle visitors' territory. From a line-out almost oa the lV?e Thomas got in a try, whioh was converted. The Hibernians disputed the throw out being straight, and left the field, leaving the score :-AbeWavenny, I goal 2 minors; Newport, 1 try 2 minors. Referee, Mr Brock. TONDU v GILFACH. Played on the ground of the former before about two dozen spectators. The homesters were without Seven of their regular players, who were away with the firsts at FerndaJe. ilesult: a try each. MERTHYR VALE v PONTYPIILDD RESERVES. This match was played on the former club's ground The respective captains were B. Herbe.vb and D. Lewis. Mr Pontine, Mountain Ash, officiated as referee. Result: 2 tries each. CRUMLIN v PONTYMISTER. Crumlin met last year's Monmouthshire League champions at Cromlin, and although it was antici- pated that the visitors would maintain last year's supremacy, a good game was expected. The game Proved that Crumlin, under the generalship of their Cfiptain, Boothman, is a greatly improved team, and the homesters earned a well deserved victory. Boothman played an admirable game throughout. HALF-TIME SCORE: G. T. M. PONTYMISTER 0 0 2 CRUMLIN 0 0 0 FINAL SCORE. G. T. M. CRUMLIN 0 2 2 PONTYMISTER 0 0 2 LOCAL JUNIOR MATCHES. CLARENCE STARS v. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH LADS' BRIGADK.—At Penylan, Clarence Stars playing 12 Jften. Result: All Saints', 4 goals (1 dropped); Clarence Stars, 3 goals. CARDIFF WEST END V. ELY UNITED.Played at ly. and after a one-sided game West End won easily IOY 2 goals (1 dropped) 1 try to nil. CARDIFF ALEXANDRAS V, BARRY A.—Played at the Roath Park, and a good game resulted In a win for the Alexandras bv a converted to a penalty goal. Charlie Priest scored for the winners, W. Jones con- *ertin. J. Radcliffe kicked the goal for Barry. ST. DAVID'S SHIELD V. ST. PAUL'S JUNIORS.—Played a.t the Sophia Gardens, and resulted in a draw- 9 points each, RIVERSIDE V. COGAN CRESCENTS 2ND.-Played at Cogan, and after a hard game resulted in a win for Riverside. Final score Riverside, 1 penalty goal 3 minors; Cogan Crescents, nil. BLANCHE STARS V. PEABL STABS.—Playea at the Roath Park, and ended in a win for the Blanche Stars by 8 goals to 2 goals. OLD Boys v. Cympicr,Played at the Sophia Gar- (lens, and after an exciting game resulted in a win for Oli Bovs by 3 goals to 2 goals. CARDFF "WINDSOR V. ST. AONBs.-Ended in a win for the Saints by 1 dropped goal to 1 penalty goal. -D Be. LLA,N OUGH V. CANTON Rovr, -Resalt: Llan- dough, 4 goals 1 try Rovers, nil. CARDIFF ST. MARY'S V. CARDIFF VILLA.-Played at the Sopliia Gardens, and resulted in a win for the Saints by 1 goal to 1 try. ROMILLY STAIIS v. LLANFAIRS.-This match was Plaved on the ground of the latter, and after a hard game ended in a win for the Stars by 5 goals to nil. SINGLETONS v. GRFNVILLES.-Played at East Moors, Singletons winning easily by 7 goals to 1. MERTHYB NEWSBOYS V. PENYDABREN 2NDS.— Played ou Saturday at the Round Field, Merthyr. Score Newsboys, 2 tries Penydarren, nil. SIUSWEN v. MUMBLES.—At Skewen, who won by a goal and 2 tries to a goaJ. Sr. PETBR's V. CANTON.—On the Tanyard Grounds, Cardiff, the Saints winning by 3 tries to 1. „T. WHITCHURCH V. OLD MONKTONIANS.-—At Whit- church, resulting in a drawn game, a, goal and a try tizen. • A, J CARMARTHEN V. LLANELLY.—A pointless draw at Carmarthen. SWANSEA RESERVES v. BRYNTAWE.—The Reserves Won by a try to nil. PEMBROKE V. HAVERFORD'WEST 'QUINS.-At Haver- fordwest, the home side proving easy victors by 4 goals 2 tries to a try. PEYGRAIG 2ND V. ToNGWYNLAis.-J.ne visitors to Tongwynlais won by a dropped SOUTH WALES BORDERERS V. TENB\ SWTF, the Huts, the soldiers winning easily by 2 goa.3,1 dropped goal, 5 tries to nil. PEMBROKE DOCK V. TENBY 'QUINS.—At Bierspool, 'Quins winning by a. try to nil.
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7 as he. But this is not an appreciation of the father; it is an attempt to give in a few lines particnlars of his soldier sons' connection with football. We in Wales know that Sergt. Richard Foster, of Cardiff Barracks, has for many years played consistently well for Cardiff Reserves, and that coming to an impression that he would not be useful to the first in time of emergency he was left off the team. And we know, too, that he has thrown in his lot with the Llwynypians, and played a sound game for the Ilhondda champions against the club which had advised his being ejected for promising youngsters. It is not generally known, however, that he has a brother serving with the Welsh Regiment in India, and a three-quarter who is certain to come into prominence when he joins the County Constabulary on his return to Cardiff early in the new year. Sergeant Foster, foing 27, is two years older than his brother in ndia, who, however, tips the beam at 5ft. lljin., and has just two inches the advantage in height, Knapsacks both, they were born when tha old regiment was serving in the Punjaub. Recently B Company, to which Private W. Foster is attached, carried off the Inter-Company Rugby Cup, and his play is agreed to have been as clever as anything seen for years in India. BRIDGEND'S BEST FORWARD. For the forthcoming county matches the claims MB J. MATTHEWS. of Jenkfn Matthews for honours cannot be over- looked if he maintains his present form. He is a stalwart scrummager and clever dribbler, and his tackling is "a treat." His rise into prominence has been rapid. He first took part in the game about four years ago, when he played with the Tondu 3rds. His play with this junior team was so meritorious that he soon found himself a regular player of the 2nd team. At the commencement of the following season a place was found him with the premiers, and his play so i greatly improved that by the end of the season he was admitted to be one of the finest I forwards in the district. The following year he was elected vice captain of the team, and was last season chosen skipper." Under his captaincy the season proved a very successful one. He was again elected captain this year, but after commencing the season with his team, he resigned the captaincy and threw in his lot with "Bridgend. After only playing once with the Bridgendites, he was Rppoinced vice- captain. Since his appearance in the ranks of tha Bridgend team his play ha,s been eye-opening. In the game recently played against Llwynypia, he did not allow the grass to TOW under his feet, and was ever in the van 01 his follows. Time, after time he broke away from the r ivaais, and the trouble he gave the .!jlwynypians was notable. During the last few weeks he has, on more than one occasion, refused offers of a place in some of our foremost teams. In bis 22nd year, he stands 5ft. llin. in height, and turns the scale at 12st 41b when in form, and follows the employment of a carpenter. A JOLLY GOOD SORT. The Cwmbran captain, Mr David Sutton, first saw the light at the little village of Pontrhydrun, just outside the boundary of his present parish, nearly 23 vears ago. He commenced his football career with the old Pont- newydd Black Watch when quite a youngster. In 1891 he found a place in the Cwmbran team, for whom he has since played uninterruptedly. He is a forward of more than average merit, being a steady plodder the game through, equally good in the scrum and in MR D. SUTTON. the loose, possessed of a fair turn of speed, and able to give or take a pass with good judgment and precision. Sutton stands 5ft. 8Jiin. in his socks, and turns the scale at a little over 12 stone, and being possessed of sound judgment, couplcd with a splendid knowledge of the game, is de- servedly popular among Monmouthshire football- ers, and is just the man to lead the pack. His particular forte is dribbling, at which he is an adept. He was vice-captain last year, but on the retirement of Mr J. Prosser he was unanimously chosen to captain the Cwmbran Club. PONTYPRIDD'S LEFT WING THREE. QUARTER. Mr Matthew Wayne Morgan, who has found a permanent position in the Pontypridd Club as a wing three-quarter, is a son of the late Mr Matthew Wayne Morgan, solicitor, of Maesy- coed, Pontypridd. Wayne, as he is familiarly known to footballers, is about 20 years of age, and was educated at Malvern College, where he played the Association game. Upon leaving school he, when about 17, threw in his lot with the Great Western Club, Pontypridd, whose ground almost adjoined the boundary wall of Maesycoed. He started as a forward, but the following year he found himself among the three-quarters. His general display was so pro- mising, and his long kicks invariably given with sound judgment, that he was asked to play for the Pontypridd team in the position of full-back. This was last season, and for several matches Wayue did service for the premier team. For some reson or other, he, with two or tlwee. other good players, were practically chucked by the old committee, a proceeding which elicited much grumbling, but up to the present the new coin- hnittee—which seems to have brought new life into the club—has done wisely in keeping Wayne on the wing, and he has amply justified his selec- tion to date. Wayne is the proud possessor of a tion to date. Wayne is the proud possessor of a fine physique he has a good height, and is well- built, and can show a clean pair of heels to even good runners when he is well under weigh. He can make some strong bursts, can tackle and kick well and he has undoubtedly qualities that go to make a valuable and reliable three-quarter. Although his connection with the team has been but of a short duration, Wayne was nominated for the post of captain for this season, and was in the hnal vote with the veteran Ernest Georpe Morgan was, however, elected vice-captain, and right well does he fill the duties. He is study in o for the legal profession, and is articled to Messrs Morris and Son, solicitors, Cardiff. AND THE RIGHT ONE. ont Pontypridd s other wing three-quarter is Mr Waiter Davies, who has come to the front very rapidly this season as a smart wing man. Walt," too, is a Pontypriddian like his partner on the left wing, and commenced his football career six seasons ago with the Rangers,at one time one of the best junior teams in the district. Two years later he was called upon to join the Pontypridd pack,. and this therefore is his fourth season with the, team. He continued to play as a forward untilf the end of last season, and he was an exceedingly-,I, useful man in the open. He on many occasions; r .brought off very effective dribbles^us pace serving '*him in good stead, and enabling him to be in the forefront when there was Any running in the question. He was several times put on the wing, and his all-round display was so gratifying that many declared that that should be his proper position. The committee have this year agreed with this, and Walt's work on the wing has, come as an agreeable surprise to his colleagues, j who look to him as likely to develop into one of the best three-quarttrs the team has hitherto possessed, and will not soon forget the winning try which he scored against Crumlin last Saturday. Walter has tried his luck on two occasions on the Taff Vale Park sports as a runner, and he managed to get first and third prizes respectively in the 120 yards events. He has just passed his 23rd year, stands 5ft. 8%in., and weighs 11 stone 41b.