Papurau Newydd Cymru
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THE TRIPLE CROWN, j
THE TRIPLE CROWN, j WON BY WALES. THE SHAMROCK DEFEATED BRILLIANT END TO THE INTER- NATIONAL SEASON. GREAT MATCH AT BELFAST. (By "OLD STAGER.") Welsh footballers have reason to be proud of the achievements of the players who have so worthily won the coveted triple crown and secured premier honours for the second time since the institution of tbj International tourna- toenfc, while the Welsh Union Selection Com- mittee merits all praise for ignoring local feeling when choosing their team for 1900. Though thft final triumph was not a brilliant victory, and the only score made against Ireland was the lowest possible, yet some incidents of this game will aeed a. lot of effacing from the memory of the enthusiasts who made the long journey to .Bel- fast, and it is never likely to be forgotten by any of the forwards, whethsr Irish or Welsh. Better battles between scrummagers I have often seen, but none more even or in which there Was such a, mix up of styles, so thorough at times as tomake one think that the steady-going Cymric pack had suddenly become adepts at the wild lashing which is the distinguishing feature of the weavers of the gteen. Never though have I known keener tackiing— that's a mild expression —oc keener heeling among the irishmen. This last point it would pay them to cultivate, inas- much as there ia now in Ireland the nucleus of a. tnost powerful back divia'on, Allison, the most promising of the bonoh, DontlJ, Ferris, and Fulton being all youths with long years of football before } them. It was a case of diamond cut diamond all through between the forwards, and each side has claims to have come the better out of the severe contest. Ireland's difficult-to-stop rushes came off at times, but never was there any real danger of scoring from these tactics. A rattling ballacking lot, as they say in Ulster, they sadly lacked the finish of a John Little in dribbling, kicking so hard as to give oar backs every chance to save. Though the Little playing (a Dnbilu man, no relation to the famous Jonn) was clever in the loose, he is far from being a rival to the cele- brated C. V. liooke. Bancroft hadn't a singla dangerous rush to stop, aud from forward work purely there never came the hot attacks :,e:.1 as the doyen of the game desperately staved off in the English match. In the rushes and open work generally tho homesters greatly missed Sealey, but it is questionable whether his value in this respect would not have been neutralised Oy his want of solidity in the mauls. It will have been appreciated that the brunt of the hard work fell upon the visiting scrummagers, a.nd I unhesitatingly assert that they cams out of the trial of strength with signal credit. They certainly managed to play the recognised Welsh game, and heeled often enough, even in the first half, to have made victojy assured before the interval. They were often icbbed of the chance ¡ of getting command of the ball through the skilful manoeuvring of Magee, who almost invariably artfully, but legitimately, deceived them as to the side from which the ball was coming into the scrummage. In Wales we have got into the hang of always expecting the ball from the right side of the referee, and our for- wards get heads down and prepare for its recep- tion. The result of this anticipation was that the I ball cannoned off onr forwards beautifully into the ranks of the other pack. Biggs and Phillips were asked to play the ball in full view of Mr I Turnbull, and as our halves always do so the only hardship of this order was that any infor- I mality was penalised, while on the blind side sach would not possibly have been tetested. 1 However, all's well that ends well, and no one who knows Adam Turnbull will for a single I moment entertain the ghost of a suspicion I that he was a, party to anything which was in any degree unfair, no matter how pre- judicial certain rulings might have been in their bearings on any issue on which 80 much iepended. I have known no referee who was in- fallible, and never expect to see him. It is beyond doubt that Mr Turnbull is the beat referee who has yet been discovered in Inter- nationals, and outside Mr Harry Bowen, Llanelly, I do not think hfs equal is to be found, and all Who have followed his decisions closely "lUjom me in wishing him many happy returns oi the dav Our men throughout, and m what the Irish captain tersely but expressively cahs a give and take game," bad one been unsound in wind limb, or in that essential, but not physical, qualification for a Rugby International, to wit, heart Wales conld hardly have averted defeat, for, truth to tell, oar bacli lines were moie than a trifle disappointing in attack if they surpassed all expectation in .defence. Oar otanrUrd of back pky has been high, and we are never satisfied aaless oar three- quarters shins in passing movements. We did not cio over well behind om winning pack at Gloucester bat the accident to Davies explained a Seal of that away. In the Scotland match oar backs, although recruited by Gwyn Niohofls. cannot ba truly said to have done justice to too traditions Of Welsh football, for allowing for the sterling defence of Tom Scott and Rottenberg four tries to one did not indicate much real strength in attack when we consider that the much-belauded Scots' pack, who were said to be going toshove all opponents them* were prove o e absolutely the weakest that was ever mads repre- sentative of Scotland. Now for a. resume of the game just sufficient to show the play. Ireland oponed quite as though they were going to wipe something off the slate in splendid style, and for the major portion ot tno first half of the game they had the better of the play territorially. There were no dancing-niasteis, such' as at Richmond, against England. They were only onco within distance of SCOrIng, and that followed a misjudgmeni of Bancroft in eld- ing the ball from a punt owing, so lam tol SInce, to the fact that the snn was shining into his eyes. Recovering himself wonderfully, the veteran dodged a couple of forwards and then slipped, and it was a lucky thing ior Wales that Hodges ran back at full speed in support and screwed tho ball into touch. Campbell had a good chance afterwards, but hugged the ball, and the only other occasion on which scoring was threatened against Wales in the first half was from penalty kicks. Biggs' defence was notable at this time. Towards the end of the first moiety the Welsh forwards started heeling, and the halves got the toali away cleverly. Nicholls was stopped a foot of the line by Allison, who made the tackle of the day. Then there followed a warm quarter oi an hour. The Irish goal was bombarded, and whether it was the sun or not does not now matter, but our backs failed to time their passes with their accustomed accuracy. Helhngs DroKe clear grandly, only to miscalculate his posiuo and by not passing a'srdp try was lost. JNe Buller Williams got through, and pinned xfu u on his line. Llewellyn afterwards got a long pass from Biggs, but evidently wasn t ready for it. A turn was made on the left wing, and George Davies and Trew were almost throng i, the wing coming to within an ace of scoring a, try and the centre punting over the hns and following up, but the forwards were properly ruled off-side. On a home ground one cannot conceive of all these well-deaigned attacks ending abortively. The second half was until the closing stage entirely in our favour, and now several more tries were not made was inexplicable to the party of Welshmen who followed tho game as closely as they could, the players being a long way off from the nearest seats. At length tile solitary score arrived, and it is noteworthy that in its getting onr men impressed even those conservative critics who know so little of Welsh club play yet speak sj I learnedly of its apocryphal weaknesses. It was not a case of mechanical passing frem a scrum. Bancroft, who captained the side with unbeatable jadgment, had elected to have a scrummage every time the ball was his in touch, and when he decided upon the alternative of a line out the Irish forwards were not marking their opponents I as they probably would have been bad they been having less scrams. Biggs observing the j weakness in their ranks threw out the to Bryce, who literally galloped off as top pae and then threw a nice pass to Phillips, j who put in a tricky run and transferred to Nichoils. When we saw what had happened i thui far we were ready to break into cheers, for the prince of centre three-quarters was once more j off at top pace, and describing half a circle his speed deceived his opponents. Big man as he is he probably could have knocked over Fulton, the full back, but unselfishly the Cavditnan played the correct game by giving up the ball to George Davies, and the Swansea representative took it beautifully and dashed over with the try, which meant the winning of the triple crown. Biyce might have given the ball up to Nicholls aftwa fine tear-away, and a second try would have been notcheu, but the Aberavonue didn't realise that Gwvn was near One other opportunity presented itself, and tbi* time it was a thousand pities that Llewellyn just missed a pass from Nicholls, having maae a magoi cen opening, when the ball, which I ana *,0*c* w,^s. a bit difficult to hold because of ;t9 extreme light- ness, glanced off the tips of his fingers into touch. From this stage to the finish—jest the final ten minutes—Ireland's backs were seen to advantage, and Magee, Alison, and Dorau specially f hone. They travelled up to our line, it was with a sigh of real relief that we iouna Ceilings lead a wheel which, converted into a j i wh, sent play out of danger. This c'osed a j ,<>atch whose closing minutes appeared wofnlly to the spectatois from Wales. To me no ide was a positive relief, for I had expressed myself as sanguine of a success as when I tipped my fellow Celts to bea.t England and Scotland. To anm op, Wales beat the defence on several occasions, and this was no mean thing to do. Whether it was nervousness or whether they had j not thoroughly recnperated from the effects of j t ie sen. trip reeks not at present, but it redounds to the credit of Ireland that their representatives played above all preconceived form, and that our men drawn, or even lost, no single indi- vidual could have been described as neglecting the slightest details calcu- in-ied to make them fit enough to tight for a kingdom. Briefly only I will touch ii j-">ii the players. Every member of the 30 did t i level best. and there is risk of being invidious. Personally I concluded that Louis Magee cap- tained his side as well as ever he did, and played caSly yefstm fell short of his best. Harvey who made his debut, impressed me as a forward likely of making a name. Meares, Ryan, ana Little were first among the others, and Allison j t have the making of & three- 5S?t«If real class. Fulton, called upon at the fast moment, performed well as custodian, On our side Hodges improved on his already un ou Hellines was invaluable aa feagLTd bTa.Sh«ved\»irl ia .to co«. ieaaer, i Rrvce was Al, but his remark- able Tor m at Gloucester was not repeated. Boots was Ss hard at it in the mauls, and handy onts'de Blake, who often started the backs, Miliar,* and W.lliams did yeoman service in the tackling department and must have Millar, and Williams did yeoman service in the tackling department and must have done their w ac Thomas, whose following ap was Specially quick. At half-back we would doubtless have been better served it Lloyd had been able to play. Phill.ps and Biggs ™rk°d together with greater smoothness than Fhad expected. The perfect combination between the Newport pair would have given uo ma^y Si, a*. resurrection of Biggs ought to gire i^ cred for playing his best defensive Rame n °n International, atid to being wonderfuJy well in attack considering the way be was tackled by the giant brothers Ryan, not_ to ir of Mearc a demon at ugly collaiin, any contributed by the halves. the Irishmen and really gained thei try. x Swansea couple both distinguished themselves. Davies made no mistake about nu, played the game of his life ^X^v 3 be gathered from what I have already saia, proved himself a master of stra |jnt the Irish papers talk about sa -c;'tieB 0 Bancroft's eccentricities are the e centric.ticB O genius. If this should prove his lab appear^ ance in the International a^°a'h a0 sj<rns retirei when his pbenonieii&i sliill ° of deterioration. It is interesting ^Cand^S have decided the matches Between Ire^d aLa Wales. The biggest score registered was m goals 2 tries to nil. In last game at the cnampionship, they <von then k. Llanelly by a try. In the next year the thre j games, their last, on {jy a forgotten bog at 13anc! Scotland now penalty goal to ml. and Ireland and tif. with four honours each, of Wales are al--o 0"eva!' t\ san!e form, as in victory will probably tak^ t nlayers I 1SS3, when medals f^lhuo/should am timid about saggest^S fa Jike th present the men with wfa%he c!ub-B in. given to the ^ei P ;actjou would be raised vincible year. Fl.°^a.b^ jJt"eznational Board, but to this course by approached in the matter before the form is decided upon. for Dublin, ana tuey momin^ arriving at at 8 0 7 74 Cardiff at 7.55, and Swansea at 10. Up to drte the tonr in every respect has ed all records, the secretary and commutse u~: vi j done all that could be desired to ensure the comfort of the whole
----------THE MATCH.
THE MATCH. (BY OLD STAGER.") More pleasant conditions than those which favoured the final match in this year's amateur Hugby football tournamen; could not be conceived. After a flutter of fear overnight tllroiighout the North of Ireland as to the weather it was an extremely pleasing experience to find that snow and frost had disappeared at Belfast under the genial infiuence o a brilliant sun. During the morning the Welsh team and the unusually large party which was in its train were conducted around the lions" of this most progressive municipality in Iieiaud. A concensus of opinion gave premier position to the mammoth shipbuilding yards of Harlanrl and Wolff, but little less wonderful than the gigantic crane and other machinery was the sight of woman labour m the world-wide-known linen factory of Robinson and Cleaver, where nearly a round thousand hands were witnessed in the many departments, all being under perfect orgaiiisation. Looking at this tour up to within 30 minutes or so of the kick-off I give it my vote as the most enjoy- able of the loug list of away-goinga, and this aespue the somewhat severe effects of a choppy passage, riot au incident has transpired to effect the happiness of anyone, and Mr \\T. Ilees deserves every compliment for his indefatigable attentiou to everyone's com- fort. A victory only is needed to give the finishing touch, and despite the tall talk of the Irish followers I am still anticipating that the triple crown will be aa worthily won by our men this year as it was iu 1893. Should a third successive win not gladden the hearts of Welshmen, there need be no fear that the signal honour will have been lost through lack of trying. Never has a Welsh or any Ott-ier-id, been more keen on ^a game, and I am delighted to be able to record that Spartan-like abstinence has been observed by all. A description of the ground has already been for- warded. in -:y cf-hiioji it is cq"?.i tc any in the foar countries. It is fast and flat, and so will "certainly be favourable to the characteristic fleet style of the Irish forwards, while at the same time it will not prejudice our three-quarters in taking and giving passes when on the run. In fact everything con- tributes to a grand spectacular display. The varied alterations in the sides left Ireland the worse o £ f. and two places in the homo side were only definitely allotted this morning. Nicholson then re porting his ability to play instead of Heron, who had been chosen substitute, and Fulton, who played in the Iiimerlck game, coming in vice Boyd, incapaci tated- The teams lined out in this order :— PLAN OF THE FIELD. THE RIVAL TEAMS. I IHEIjAND. *J. Fulton (North of Ireland), back, vl."Davitls'iii (North of Ireland), ii. Doran (Laiagdownell, J. B. Allison (Queen's College, Belfast) *J E, Campbell (Monkstown), three-quarter backs. L. M. Magee (Bestive Eangers and London Irish) *J, H. Ferris (Queen's College, Belfast) half-backs. *M. Ryan (Rockwell College), I -J. *S. T. Irwin (Queen's College, Belfast), *T. Little (Becvive Bangers), *A. D. Meares (Wanderers). T. A. Harvey (Dublin University), Nicholson (Dublin University). C. E. Allen (Derry and Liverpool), forwards. WALES. *W. J. Bancroft (Swausea), back. *W. Llewellyn (tlwyiivpia and London Welsh), *F.. G. Nicholls (Cardiff), ♦George Davies (Swansea), =• W. Trew (Swan sea), three-quarter backs. \Selwyn Biggs (Cardiff), *L. Phillips (Newport), half-backs. *,J. Blake (Cardiff), *G. Hodges (Newport), *G. Boots (Newport), *W. Bryce (Aberavon), T. Williams (Pontymiater). *F. Millar (Mountain Ash), <R. Thomas (Swansea), *It. Hellings (Hwynypia), forwards. "8ignifies old Internationala. Beferee, Mr A. J. Turnbull, Scotland. THE GAME. I The attendance numbered little over the average of battles royal between leading Welsh clubs, this being probably due to the long distance of the Balmoral grounds from the heart of the city. Ireland kicked off, and Wales faced the sun and wind, neither of which, however, was so strong as to considerably enhance chances. Little started the fame and Bancroft returned, but the ball did not find touch. Then the home forwards went away with a great but undisciplined rush,which did not frighten the visitors from Wales, though it caused the crowd t:) shout out observations as to the Dublin Fusiliers and Qiencoeheights. In thefirst few minutes play was wholly on Cambria's side of the field. Several. exciting incidents happened ia this brief time. First, Ireland were given two frees, presumably for putting the ball ill scrummage with a" twist. Irwin took one of. the penalties and came within a squeak of landing a foal, Bancroft couceding a minor. Next Biggs went clean away from a scrummage, and passed splendidly wide out to Llewellyn, hut the Llwynypiar/s intention to kick high anll follow up was not well designed, the ball glancing off his foot and, fortunately, over the touch-line. Blako hot a kick in the small of his back, and this caused a few minutes' delay. Campbell was given a good chance to attack, but lie, declined to pass the balJ. 1'/[(1,<;ee next came into prominence and started passing, which ended in Campbell being checked well by George Davies and thrown into touch by Phillips. Ireland were concentrating their efforts strangely on oar right wing, our strongest in defence. Fifteen minutes had now elapsed and Wales had practically been a'l in their territory. Bancroft now almost let the Irishmen in, for slipping twice in lielding the ball from a high kick by Allison the forwards dashed up at a rare pace, but Hodges relieved. Biggs got the hall on the line-out, but though he was not allowed to go far, he a tick or two afterwards started Phillips, and Llewellyn and Nicholls gained "round on the touch-line. The play was for the first time on Ireland's side of the field. B. Williams broke away well, and following up pinned Fulton on his linc. They had been long enough in starting it.but now the Welsh forwards openea up the play for their backs. Llewellyn and Nicho'l; were given opportu- nities by their halves. Once Llewellyn knocked on the ball when he had a clear course, and Nicholls was forced into touch within a foot of scoring by Fulton—a magnificent tackle. Failing badly on the right wing, the Welsh halves sent the ball to the left, and it looked any price on 'Prew and Davies scoring, but neither could break through the defence, the Irish tackling being far better than their attacking. Aided considerably by two frees for illegal scrummage work, the wearers of the green once more got to neutral ground, and, then George Davies punted across, Hodges, Miller, and Biake leading a bunch of forwards who had got the ball, but were ruled offside. The wind now freshened considerably, and liope rose iu the hearts of the Cyinru, The visitors did more than keep their end up, until Millar made a bad mistake in picking up instead of continuing a I dribble. George Davies and Llewellyn put in many clever screw punts, and so frequently did Trew. A second minor came to Wales ir.Dm a long kick, but within a couple of minutes r; rush swept the ball to half way. Here Ireland wer j&Ten a fourth free, from which they sained a lot of Sjirnd, and this was followed immediately by a poor shot for goal by Magee from a penalty, which ought never to have been given against Hodges, as the ball played by him had touched an Irish forward. Bancroft now dodged a trio of forwards in rare style. It wanted only a few moments to the interval when another penalty was given against Wales, but nothing of moment came therefrom, and half-time was announced with no blood drawn, and the minors -r"-Ily no indication of the play—two for Wales, and one for their opponents. HALF-TIME SCORE— G. T. M. WALES 0 0 2 IRELAND 0 0 1 During the wait the knot of excited Cymm specu- lated as to the chances of victory, and the prospect was not now regarded with anything approaching the quiet confidence before the Mck-off. The forwards had done their work fairly well, or sufficiently well to have given the backs ample opportunities, and so the scrummagers were not blamed. What might not bave been fully allowed for however was the effect of the sun on the backs, passing, which had not been equal to that in the other games. As they now had the wind,and there was no sign of a break up forward, my opinion was that Wales would yet manage to win, if by the skin of their teeth. Bancroft's kick-off was a. short one, and it was taken by n forward, who kicked to Llewellyn, <he right-wing safely finding touch. Blake, Hodges, and Hellings were now very promin- ent, and the first-named twice started the backs. George Davies failed to take the ball on the first occasion, but fielding it on the next kicked when a pass onght to have been given to Trew. The left wine made a smart mark bu no great advantage but no occurred, and once more the Welsh halves were penalised, and the set plan of campaign of several Irish forwards was to stand over the halJ on the blind side of the referee. Since the interval the game had resembled the opening stages of the first half, the ptay territorially being wholly on the Irish side of the field. There was no question whatever about the Roi-eugth of the homesters' defence, but Trew beat the three-quarters only to be thrown into touch by Meares, the fastest of the forwards A long kick by Allison cave Bancroft the ball, and he made a long run and found touch beautifully. For a change Wales now got a free kick, the first of the match, aud a second came soon. These I added devil to the visitors' forward play, and scoring seemed inevitable. Wales had been takinp a scrummage in preference to a line-out every time tlie ball was theirs in touch. They now changed their tactics, for aiter Nicuolls had come very near to placing the ball near to the gnnl line it rolled over into touch in goal. The Itish forwards tried their hardest to get away, but the ball went out of phy;t little outside their 25. Bancroft called for a line out. and Biggs threw out to Bryce. who passed to Phillips, and the half made way and threw to Nicholls, who, going at full tilt, beat his man and gave a timely pass to Davies, who took it grandlv and made a plucky and successful dash for the line' He was kicked in the month by an Irish forward, who fell over him, and there was delay before Bancroft took the kick, which by no means showed him at his best. For:1 initiate or two the Irishmen travelled to halfway, but the game was now entirely in favour of Wales. They cou'd not get away for a long time, and an amusing incident was a couple of wrestling matches between Mike Ryan and Bryce in which the biggest man oi the lot divided honours. Biggs was having a good deal of attentiou and rough hand- ling from the forwards, and failed a bit now. A fine passing bout right along the line ended up with the hall going into touch, Nicholls passing over Llewel- lyn's head. Bancroft had a grand try to place a goal from a penalty, which only just failed. Welsh enthusiasts were preparing for another score when a particularly smart round; of passes started by Magee carried the ball close to the Welsh line, Scrummage succeeded scrummage almost dead on I the goal-line, but the visitors' back defence was sound, and the forwards wheeling their opponents lost the ball, which was punted over the line by one of the centres, a bit of play which ended in pinch-needed relief after the best workmanship shown in the game by Ireland. Time was within hail when Bryce galloped off, but his effort w:s in vain owing to a knock on by the backs. No side left Wales the winners of the triple crown after a severely gruelling contest. Final Score— G. T. M. WALES 0 13 IRELAND 0 0 1 REMARKS. While the game was by no means a great one, and the general standard of play reached a much lower level than in the averagc-of Irish-Welsh matches, it will i-.ng be remembered by the visiting forwards as one of the hardest they have ever participated in. The. back play would hsive been adjudged by a Welsh crowd as only of very moderate merit, the visiting three-quarters not showing such combination as was reasonably to be expected from an International side which has played together before, and there was no single handed effort which approached brilliance. Wales opened badly, and when their backs got their chance they mulled very badly, or, stubborn as was the defence, the first half would not have ended even. Bancroft on the whole acquitted himself with credit, but did not equal his performlnce in the English match at Gloucester, and neither Llewellyn nor Nicholls maintained their reputation for signai skill. On the other hand the left wing players, Davies and Trew, improved on their form against England and Scotland, though they too fell considerably short of their smartness in club football. The brunt of the struggle fell upon the scrummagers. If any one of the eight had not been plucky to the core Wales would not now be wearing the triple crown. Ireland's forwards were immeasurably better than those who were so utterly routed at Richmond, but the backs, except- ing the halves, were not the class ol former years, 'either in attack or a.s spoilers. THE TOURNAMENT. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Score For. Agst. G. T. o.T Wales v. England }3 0 o 1 Wales v. Scotland 0 4 o 1 England v, Ireland *2 2 *1 o Scotland v. Ireland 0 0 0 0 England v. Scotland 0 0 0 0 Wales v. Ireland 0 1 0 0 "One dropped goal. fOne penalty goal. SUMMARY. Won. Lost. Drawn. Pts. Wales 3 0 0 G England 1 1 1 3 Scotland 0 I i 2 Ireland. 0 1 2 2 A GLANCE AT THE PAST. 1.ESULT3 TO DATE. Wales won 7; Ircl:1iHl, 5 drawn, J.. 1S82—Dublin. Wales wou, 2 goals 2 trios to nil. 1894-Cardiff. Wales won, 1 goal 2 tries to nil. IS87—Birkenhead. Wales won, 1 goal to 3 tries. 1888—Dublin. Ireland won, 2 goals 1 try to nil. 1889-Swansea. Ireland won, 2 tries to nil. 1890—Dublin. Drawn, 1 goal each. 1891—Llanelly. Wales won, 2 goals (1 dropped) to 1 dropped goal 1 try. 1892-Dablin. Ireland won, 1 goal 2 tries to nil. 1893-Llanelly. Wales won, 1 try to nil. 1894—Belfast. Ireland won, 1 penalty goal to nil. 1895-Car(liff. Wales won, 1 goal to 1 try. I 89S-Dublin. Ireland won. 1 goal 1 try to 1 goal. 1897-No match, owing to dispute. 189B-Limerick. Wales won, 2 goals (1 penalty)'I try to I penalty goal. 1899—Cardiff. Ireland won, 1 try to nit, ,1300—Belfast. Wales won, 1 try to nil.
THE IRISH XV.
THE IRISH XV. THE FULL BACK. J. FULTON (North of Ireland) is 23 years of age, 5ft. 7!iln. in height, and weighs ICht. 91b. He first got on the team against Scotland in 1895, and played against Wales in that year at Cardiff. He hold his place against England and Scotland the following year, but O'Biieu Butler substituted him in tho two other games in 1898 against England and Scot. land. He comes into the team against Wtdes this season owing to the inability of Boyd to play.
THREE-QUARTER BACKS.
THREE-QUARTER BACKS. BERTIE DORAN (Lansdowne), like Boyd, secured his cap ag&inBt Scotland, in which match he had his brother Blacker beside him. The latter has, however, lost his Dlace, which Campbell takes on the present occasion. Though he has not ioxif< reached man's estate, Doran has been playing seven years. He began at High School, aud sub- sequently played for Ruthmino's School before joining Lansdowne. In this club he ling played for the third, second, and firat fifteens, repre- senting the latter for the past three seasons. He visited Canada. with Mr Frank's Irish team last year, and altogether scored nine tries on the tour. He stands 5ft. Sin., and weighs list 2lb. He is speedy, a splendid tackler, and is capable of very briHitmt work. Besides the two mentioned, a third member of the family, G. F. Doran, has played for Ireland. J. B. ALLISON (Queen's College, Belfast) is only 19, but is already a tried centre three quarter for Ireland. He was only a schoolboy last year when he got his cap against England. He also played against Scotland, but he had scarla- tina when Welsh match was played,so that to-day he will make hislirstacgnllintance with the repre- sentatives of the gallant little Principality. He is fast, tricky, and awonderfully good tackier, He stands only 5ft. 6in., but weighs Il3t41b. The son of a clergyman, he learned his football at Campbell College, Belfast, tlfter which ho joined Queen's College, Belfast. J. DAVIDSON (North of Ireland F.C.) is a fairly sound willg three quarter, but plays rather uneven games. He got his cap against Eng- I land last year, and though not picked this year for the Richmond match he got in against Scot- land, in which match he did "fairly well. He is speedy, weighs 12st 71b, stands 5ft. Imin., and is about 25 years of e. E. F. CAMPBELL (Monkatown) played last year at Cardiff, and was picked this season against Eng- land, but chucked for the Scottish match. no* takes Blacker "J Doran's place on the wing. He runs straight and fast, and is dangerous at times. He scored a try against Scotland last year with great dasb. He learned his football at Gorrjg School, and then joined Monkstown. He now weighs about 12st, stands 5ft. 7in., and is 22 years of age.
THE HALF-BACKS.
THE HALF-BACKS. L. M. MAGEE (London Irish and Bective Rangers) again captains the Irish fifteen, a position to I which he is entitled, as he is the senior member of tha team, having played in every match since 1895. Apart from thiE, he inspires- more commence in a team and its supporters than any player the country has ever been represented by. He is the idol of the crowd, and the most enthusiastic player of his time. This is evidenced by the frequent journeys he makes from London, where he is studying for the veterinary profession, to Dublin to play in all kinds of gametsjroirt club matches to International contests. He has done Kood work for London Irish, has played for Middlesex, played iu Paris, and has also in South Africa. He refused an offer to accompany the British team to Australia and Franks'R team to Canada owing to his studies. Football critics have bsen a bit hare! on him this season, but the fact is,i like many other men who stand above their fellows in the game,he occasionally plays an indifferent game. p„ud is then judged too severely. Last Saturday he turned out for his club in a Cup match, and gave a fine display. He is 25 years of age, stands 5ft. 7in., and weighs list 31b. J. FERRIS (Qneen s College, Belfast) gained bill C&P against England this season owing to C. G. Allen s iujnry, and in the two matches he has played he has sbown himself well worthy of the position. He is captain of Queen's COIege, a team with a fine record this season. He plays on the right, and combines splendidly with Magee. He eclipsed all his pre- vious efforts against Scotland at Lansaowne-road last month. He initiates passing movements perfectly, and has raze judgment in kicking.^ He is 6ft. in height, weighs 13st, and is 22 ye»ra of age. SCRUMMAGERS. M. RYAN (Rockwell College) is playing with as much dash s ever this season. Before Christ- mas he had not played much football, but since then in club gsunes, inter-provincial matches, and Internationals he has shown himself to be the best forward in the country. He is a deadly tackier, and especially dangerous from the line- out. He weighs something over 14st, stands 6ft. 2in and is. 27 years of age. He won hundreds of prizes as an athlete some years back. JOHN RYAN Rockwell Collage) is half an inch taller than his brother, and is three years younger. He weighs over 15st, and is a very honest forward in every sense. He did not play against England this season owing to an attack of influenza, and thus made way for a IjRusdowne man in J. Coffey, who was passed over since. A. D. MEARES (Wanderers), after leaving Dublin Uni- versity, joined the Wanderers, but has a very moderate record to his credit this season. He has hardly played up to club forri- but was picked against England on his display against Scotland last year. He was chucked for the Scotch match, bnt comes in again to-day. Like so many other of the team, ho received injuries lately, but they wore slight. He may play bril- liant game in the loose, aud somewhat resembles Kooke, of roving commissioner fame. H i¡.¡ 24 years of age, weighs 12st. 31b., and stands 5ft. 9in. T. J. LITTLE (Bective Rangers) is about the best for- ward in the t,oyn. and yet has been con- sistently badiv treated by the Selection Com- mittee. This j ear he was passed over for the English match, but thar-ks o newspaper criti- cism, he was picked against Scotland, and on that occasion fully justified his inclusion in to- day's team. He is a very fast, clever forward, and would score as readily as a back if occasion presented itself. Though on the light side—he weighs 123t 71b—he is an honest scruinmager, and brilliant out of touch. He is 26 years of age aud stands 6ft. C, E. ALLEN (Derry and Lancashire County) came into prominence by being selected for Eng- land against Wales. However, he did not accept the invitation-a. strange proceeding, truly, to say the J bast of it. He was picked for Ireland against England on his one display against Leinster when playing for Ulster, but he well deserves his place. He is oiover and works hard. Like his brother C. G. he was educated at Merchiston, Edinburgh. He is 21 years of age, stands 5it. 9i-iu,, and weighs 13st.. S. T. IRWIN (Queen's CoUege. Belfast) earned his ca.p for the first time this season. He is a, fine scruminager, and came well out of the two games he has played for Ireland so fur. He learned the game in Derry, and has been playing for Queen's College for a couple of eeisons. He is 21 years of age, weighs 12st 71b, and stands 5ft. Sin. P. NICHOLSON (Dublin University) is a recent convert to the socker code. He was educated at a school in Somerset, where he played Association. On entering the 'Varsity he played first for the 2nd X V. as a three-quarter, but was soon promoted to the pack in the 1st XV. He rapidly learned the game, and a trip to Canada with Franks' team put the finishing touches on him. He is now a splendid type of forward, scaling 14st. and being withal pretty fast. He works like a Trojan from start to finish, and his whole heart is in the game. He is 24 years of age, and stands 5ft. IQin, J. HARVEY (Dublin University) comes into the team as a sub- stitute, but has long been showing such excellent form in club and inter-provincial matches that he will not be considered as a weakening fantor" He is a very hard trier, stands 6ft., weighs 13st 41b, and is 24 years of age.
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SATURDAY'S MATCHES RUGBY. BLACKSEATH v NEWPORT. „ The famous Metropolitans played a third match tor the season with the redoubtable Usksiders on the ground of the latter at Newport in brilliant sunshine but bifciug wind. This latter met militated against the attendance. Neither team were at their best the Uskaiders were weakened at half, and there were substitutes in the pack, whilst the 'Heathens were all right in the pack, but seemed to have put in two substitutes at half, and were but poorly represented at three-quarters. The triple event was brought about by the miss of a match last season. In the first match Blackheath led by two points—a dropped goal and It try to a goal; whilst iu the second match the margin disappeared, and each side was contented with a try. The teams were as follow .Newport-Hack, U J Hoots; three-quarter backs H G Alexander, C Pritchard, W Isaacs, and E W* Gould; half-baclcp, F W Huggefct and W Needs forwards, E Thomas, W H Williams, T Jenkins j ii C Partridge, W Parfitt, H S Williams, H Packer,' and D G Harris. Blaciiiieath-Bltclc, Russell; three-qua,rter baeks, A S Bonham-Cavter, R T Skriinshire, 0 H iionhaui- Carter, and E Beaching half-backs, A Brown and R P Terry; forwards, W J Carey, C T Scott, I1 Heath, H Lee, C H Patbison, L J Todd, C G Brand ran, and T Drvsdale. Keferee, Mr 1) E Bowen, Llanelly. fackcr, tile m-wous tip r;prra tic; towards the gymnasium, but although the recaru was thwarted the visiting forwards got down on the far side and made a show of invasion, and a longpnnt was touched down by the Usltside custodian. Again, from the drop out. the Newport line was invested, but Alexander took a puis from a scrummage and ran up and kicked hi^ The Usksiders gradually forcea their opponents up the field, where Skrimsliico got in a tiue punt, and the bail found touch on i,he other side of the fielrl well wllihin the 25. Mainly owing to a penalty kick,another minor was conceded and the 'Heathens invasion was continued Newport's forward work was, however, of a RGcrlin sort, and, favoured bj a penalty for some palpable offside work by Terry, the Usksiders at length got im to the Heathens' citadel, when some spirited attempts were made to break through the defence Then luck turned, or seemed to. Skrimshire inter- cepted a pass in. midfield and raced down butwi- pulled down by tho custodian within three yards nf the line. Not to be baulked, Skrimshire then trWl with a stiff wind behind it, to send the ball over the! il'uo ana high, but the wind carried it as i<Tfell to outside the further uprirht Jenkins driobled finely, and aided bv his conkers gained a big shoe of ground in mid-field. The gam- swayed from end to end uow the Heathens wer* being pressed then the Newport custodian w i- saving in his accustomed adroit style. A. penalty given against Newport gave the visitors au onpor tumty at place kicking, but the twist of the bal T ray misconceived, and Alexander galialitiv picked up and made up the field, falling tackled, and rising again to run several yards before he succumbed to a cluster of visitors. Theu just before half-time a pretty bit of handling gained for the Heathens the coveted # notch. A. S. Boruiam Carter and Simmshire interchanged tlic bail, at short range aud the latter got over amothcred almost with tacklers. Half-time Score— a. T M. Blackheath q j 3 Newport 0 0 0 K.nortiy aiter the change of ends the Newnorfc three-auarter line pot into operation, 'and from ap&ss from Hams B. \V. Gould ma.de a fine dodeing run tou4>ni'me° as1 2erhaP8 a tlifle too near to the toiK.n-l/ne, as the lattel was pushed into touch when within a couple of yards. Herbert Williams took a penalty v/hicn was placed for him, and the visitort touched down twice in sue ession. This was a pre- lude to a close investment to the Heathens' oitn^«i Needs dashed on for the coveted space between thp posts, and Asas only pulled down w' on within » w feet of the line and then E. Thomas wenTove? on th- inr side witn a well-earned try. The game continued to be mainly a forward one, and lack (0u «, S„ inclined to neither side. Russell, the vising custo- dian, loliowcd up his lack, but was held remorse lessly, and could do nothing brilliant. Someverv keen tacKhng in front of the pavilion delighted th*> spectators and Boots, the Uskside back who had done so well, was collared before he could get in his kick For the last ten minutes the ga.me was almost wholly in the Heathens' territory, and Alexander was conspicuous, in Pearson's style, of being at hand whenever wanted. Itussell ran into the cluster with the idea of dodging through, and was laid out Thus the game ended as the second game ended, iu a draw of a try each. Final Score— n T at Blackheath 0 1 3 Newport 0 13- NEATH v BRIDGEND, At Neath. The following were the teams Bridgend—Back, T Llewellyn; three-quarter backs, J Jones, Alf Jones, M MCcraith, and W Cor half- backs,J Hitt and Ivor Jones; forwards, T Bennett, w^att?,H[ Jones,T Davey.W Griffiths W Williams, and D I> Davies. Neith-Baclc, Joe Davies; three-quarter backs, D T liomas, ii .Tonea, Ifiil Thomas, and A Hopkins: half-backs C Morns and H Hanford; forwards, W Jones, J Thomas, D H Daviss, Dan Davies Moxley, Curtis, Linnltrd. and Howell Jones. Beferee, 111' Webb, Newport, Neath kicked off, and following up caused the visitors anxiety. Relief was brought by a kick which Davies returned, and a moment later Neath exacted a minor. Bridgend made a combined forward rush but the ball was called back. Neath played up with great spirit. The ball was kicked over, tiiicfll. Thomas by a plncky run crossed the line in time and scored At this stage of the game the visitors' full back, T Llewellyn, was injured and had to be carried off the field. Neath after this had matters very much tiiefrowliway. Harry Jones scored in a pood nosi- tion. Joe Daviea again converted. Llewellvn re- turned into play. Neath again got close t,i th,. Bridgend line, and Moxloy, forging through scored The place-kick failed The game becameTo'mewhat monotonous, the visitors being right in their miar- ters. At last they crossed tlie halfway line but it was a momentary visit, for Moxley gettina nosscs- sion, made straight for the Bridgend line He wa<, hauled down just in the nick of time. A series of scrummages followed with no noteworthv incident, Neath nearly paid the penalty of over-confidence,and McCraith nearly scored. VT Half-tune Score— G. T. M. ft 1 r Bridgend 1.1. 0 0 1 r,rf s sure promise of a better display. £ he Neath three-quarters enjoyed a fine bout of pas. jng, _and the next development was a try gained by Vvill Davies. Joe Davies converted. .gend player was making from the Neath half Hopkins outran him and kicked into Jouch- Bridgend got close to the Neath line, where a scrummage was formed. On the ball comingout Harry.1 ones put in a very useful kick. The ganie continne,i to be of a most uninteresting character, and both teams appeared to have had enough of it. Phil Thomas and Harry Jones com- bining, the latter scored. The kick for goal failed. .T -f inal Score— U-. T. M, Neath 3 2 5 Bridgend .V..V.V.7.V001 PONTYMOILE v CRUMXJN. Owing.to the late arrival of the visitors the game was over an hour late iy commensing. The first score was put on by Bunny after a good run by Jones, but Crumlin had most of the play for the remainder of thelfirst half. The second half was more exciting, afcnny scoring for Pontymoile and a forward for Crnmlin. Another try was scored for Podtymoile on the call of time. kini)A beore- G. T. IVI. Pontymoiie 032 Crumliu Oil RISCA v BHYNMA WR. At Risca. Final Score— q., ij. Kisca 0 0 4 Brynmawr 0 0 2 YNYSHIB v DIJSAS POWIS, At Ynyshir. 0 Final Score— Q-. m ,u ■Ynyshir — 0 0* 9' I>fnas povris.™0 0 1 LLWYNYPIA v PENYGBAIG. 1 Interest in the Rhondda was centred chiefly in the return fixture played between the above teams at Penygraig. Keen rivalry still exists between these teams. the meetings bet we-tu them always attracting I l good gates. Sncil was the case, when au ex- citing game was expected. The previous inatch at Llwynvpia ended in the defeat of Penygraig by eight Doihts'to three. The visitors were without Dick Hell- ings and Bot Jones, both being in Belfast, and their places were filled by llowlev Thomas and G. Thomas, Pontypridd. The vacant place of Stephens at half back was taken by Andrew Powell. Ike Edmunds, whose collar-bone was broken early last season at Aberavon, once again turned out with his old colleagues. The homesters were very strong forward, but at half-back J. Lewis was missing. The teams were:— Llwynvpia—Back, Oscar Williams: tliros-quarter | backs, J Williams. Ike Edmunds, W Jones, and Bert Thomas; half-backs, Wyndham Jones and W I Jones; forwards, Alexander. J Hellings, J Bowen, D Bowen,WR Williams, J H Reynolds, R Thomas, and E Thomas. Penygrais;—Back T Walton three-quarter backs,W Richards. E Treharne, T A Williams, and Hunt; half- hacks Oc jtfundav and Ingram; fo, witrds. D iivans, H Holton, D J Daniels, G Evans. Griffiths, Mead, Chant, and John. Referee, Mr Crawley. Cardiff. It was a quarter-past 5 o'clock when Alexander kicked off, and the first to attack were the homesters. They, however, did not remain long in the r;sitors, quarteis, for W. Jones, with n, dodgv run and a kick, changed the venue to midfield. The homesters again held the advantage, and a bout of passing by the. réar line took play to the ljlwynypia line. For a moment or two the attack was very spirited, and Williams was twice compelled to concede minors. Hav- inr; reached the home quarters the visitors were driven back by Walton, who kicked very judiciously, and some smart work by the home forwards and passing between the backs saw Richards racing welt towards the line, near which he was grassed, The homesters were in rare fettle and sorely pressed their opponents. A score seemed inevitable, and it 'I was not long in coming, for Treharne, receiving from the line-out, transferred to Daniels, the eld Inter- national, who after covering a few yards threw to Richards. He ill turntransierred to Huut, who scoied a plucky though unconverted try in the corner. Maintaining aggressive tactics, the homesters made matters lively for their,opponents, But after the latter had been on the defensive for some time Rowley Thomas brought relief with a dribble to mid-field, where Walton took a peualt.v kick, and only missed by inches. The homesters continued to go very strong, and a ran by Treharne would have ended in another try had not W. Tiiei bowled him over cloe to the line. A long kick removed operations to neutral ground, but the home forwards were soon covering the ground with a fine rush, when Jones turned the leather into touch. Llwynypa slowly forged ahead to home quarters, but a capital kick by Treharne found touch by the opposite quarter flag. Joe William-: and Thomas tried to drive their opponents back, but although they succeeded in relieving momentarily aoiMm; could stop the homesters, for after a stitf struggle Ingram picked up in the loose and Rdded another unconverted try to the score. Up to now the contest was entirely in favour of the homesters, who again assumed offensive measures, until Pus«y Jones drove the leather to midfield. Several exchange kicks proved advantageous to the visitor j, who gradually got nClr the home goal for the first time. D. Evans and Chant with a dribble changed the venue to neutral ground. More kicking and a fine run by Pussy Jones ended in a line-oat by the home 25 flag. Once again the home forwards went down the field with a swing, and a smart trans- fer from Mundy to Richards saw the latter racing for tho line, near which he was collarea moment before the interval. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Penygraig 0 2 3 j Llwyhypia 0 0 0 The first half had been very keenly contested, bnt the homesters were in such fine form that victory to them seemed certain. Chant resumed, and the homesters were within a few minutes careering dan- gerously about the Llwynypia line. Relief was i secured by passing between the backs, and a kick to midfield by Pussy Jones was replied to by Wal- ton with interest, and Hunt improved matters by finding touch near the visitors' quarter flag. Ike Edmunds after a lineout received the ball and fol- lowing up his kick, collared Richards near midfield. At this stage of the game a message from the! Echo office to the effect that Wales had defeated Ireland was announced by our # reporter from the Press-box, the news being received with cheering. This seemed to encourage the visitors, for they promptly attacked, but their efforts were only re- warded with a minor F allowing the drop by Richards, Chant reached Llwynypia'sline with a good dribble, but the invaders were repulsed. Chant and D. Evans, the old International forward, initiated another attack with a flue dribb o "Pussv" Jones passed to his wing, who failed to take the transfer, with the rfsult that Williams got possession and with a splendid run scored an unconverted try. [ Final Score— u. i iu, I Penygraig — 0 3 4 Llwyuypia 0 0 1 TREORKY v ABERAVON. The return match between these rivals was played on the Aberavon enclosure, in wintry weather. Troorky won the initial encounte.r by 10 points to 3, and although Aberavon have been going anything but strong lately they hopeil to wipe something off the slate. In this game the chief absentees from the home team were Bryce (the International) and Val Jones. It was after 4 o'clock when the game started, the players lining but as under:— Aberavon—Back, E. Thomas three-auarter backs. Bit! Thomas,Lewis Thomas, vV.'Thomas, and Fowler; half-backs, Davies and Harris; forwards, Luke, Kenefig. Upton, Vickory, H. Jones, Jim Lewis, Jack Jones, and Da.i Hees. Treorky—Back, Schofield; three-quarter backs, Lewis Lewis. Mux worthy, Jones, and Mux worthy half-backs, W. Evans and J. Evans forwards, J; Thomas, J. Jones, Yaughan, J. John, E. John, M. Falcon, L. Schofield, and A. Thomas. ¡' Referee, Mr James, Newport. it Treorky started from the Railway end, and they had to face a strong sun. Hams returned to the centre, where one of the Mux worthy s broke away briskly, but he gave a slovenly pass to Lewis, which went into touch. From midfield the home halves and three-quarters were given a chance, and Will Thomas ran down strongly on thff left wing, but he was pushed into touch at the visitors' quarter flag. Treorky came back with a strong burst from the Aberavon territory, but the home- sters vent off with a spirited attack, and Fowler, following up a fine kick, scored v/i .0 out. If-j goal resulted,J Treorky dro.jpod out. and at once invadod the home quarters, and for, some minutes the home goal was in jeopardy, but Bilia Thomas with some fine punts drove the in- vaders back to midfield. Here Treorky were pena-lised and a golden opportunity was presented for a score, Jim Thoma3 actually rushing past a Treorkyite and taking the ball on the rebound, but by poor judgment in passing a certain try was lost. Treorky however were playing a very spirited came, Lewis Lewis's sprints being very serviceable to the teams. They got down on the home line, and scoring seemed imminent when Billa Thomas relieved, but in front of goal a penalty was awarded against Aberavon. Treorky, however, failed to place the ball over the bar. Half-time Score— G. T. M. | Aberavon 0 10 | I Treorkv 0 0 0 I Luke restarted the game, and a strong forward rush by the visitors took the ball into the Aberavon half, but the homesters retaliated by a series of short rushes to the visitors' 25. Here Lewis Lewis got possession and went away at a rattling pace, but Evan Thomas effected a fine taclde in midfield. Aber- avon now attacked hotly, but a minor conceded by the visitors brought them relief. Aberavon were not to be denied. and in a loose rush Kenefig scored a corner try. Billa Thomas made a wetched attempt to convert. A minute later Upton scored in another forward rush, but no goal resulted. Then an extra- ordinary bit of play was witnessed. The ball was kicked down to Schofield. He had ample time to re- turn it, but he fumbled the bail twice, and Harry Jones coming up, scored right under his nose. Billa Thomas converted. Just on time Fowler scored a clever try on the right wing after some tine passiug. clever try on the right wing a.fter some tine passiug. Final Score— G. T. M. I Aberavon 2 3 0 Treorky 0 0 0 i I :LLANELLY v PENARTH. Comparatively little interest was manifested in this fixture at Peuarth, notwithstanding the fact that it was oue of the most important in the eastern LLANELLY v PENAKTH. Comparatively little interest was manifested in this fixture at Peuarth, notwithstanding the fact that it was oue of the most important in the eastern part of the county. Neither side was fully repre- sented. Teams :— Llanelly—Back, B, Richards three quarter backs, M. Williams, Evan Lloyd, Parry, and Gabe half- I backs. Ben Davies and J. Loclwick forwards, J. Thomas, D. L. I'owen, Watts, D, Thomas, D. Davies, I D. Phillips, T. Ayres, and 1. Lewis. Penarth—Back, F. Tillett three-quarter backs, W. Gameson, Beer, A. Gay, aud J. F. Ango^e; half-backs, Sutton and Bartlett; forwards, Kirby captain). Yeo, Warburton. W. Hamilton, W. Mat- thews, S. Shire, E. Ellis, and B. Blake. Referee, Dr. Budge. Cadoxton. Althougn Penarth ground was visited early in the game, the home forwards quickly crossed thr, division line, and were only stopped from becoming dangerous I by a. free kiclt awarded tor offside. Then R. Richards got off wiLh a run clean through the centre, aud Dan Davies, taking a pass, went over with a verv simple try, which was converted by Ben Davies. 'This score, taking the homesters by surprise, had the desired effect, and after Kirby had been held out- side and Bartiett pulled down only inches off the line, Dilire scored beneath the posts. Tillett increasing the score. After matters had ruled pretty even, Gabe got throngh the centre and this vms again majorised. A minor fell to the visitors after a lengthy period of even play, neither side showing any distinct superiority over the other in any department, the swiftness of the Llanelly backs being met by fast, open play by the home for- wards. Another short period of attack resulted in a sccond minor for Llanelly,and after Ben Davies had broken through Parry scored a try after a brilliant broken through Parry scored a try after a brilliant bout of passing and Evan Lloyd converted. Half-time Score— G. T. M. | Llanelly 3 0 2 I Penarth 10 0 I Penartn pressed for a snort time aiter the re-- start, and Garneson apparently scored a try, which was not awarded, a like decision greeting another similar feat by Sutton. Tillett, trying a drop at goal, gained his side a minor during the subsequent period of attack. Up to this tiuia Llanelly bad failed to cross the division line, and were it not for the bi-iUiaut defence of their backs would inevitably have had a so ore registered against them. Then Ben Davies broke away, and Morgan Williams receiving in his ntride had the misfortune to see his pass knocked on near the edge of the line. Penarth now pulled a man from the forwards to assist the backs, and profitted little by this experiment, the loss of the eighth man from the paek resuliug in the visitors capturing the ball more often than hitherto. The home defence improved as time wore on, but nothing further was scored before the arrival of" No side." Final score— G-. T. M. Llanelly 3 0 2 Penarth 10 1 REMARKS. It was not such that would add credit to the I rcpcrtatiol1 of either team. There were not ten points difference between the sides. Penarth had the pull forward, and Llanelly at back. ¡ The Scarlets were as agile and keen as I ever, and when the game had the appearance of going against them it was delightful to witness their nippy" albeit sure tactics. The home side showed a lack of combination among the three-quarters, and doubtless the absence of Allison accentuated this failure. Their forwards are a sterling lot, and it is b pity that this department is not supported by a capable set of backs. CARDIFF RESERVES v ABERGAVENNY. I At Cardiff. Final Score— G, T. M. Cardiff Reserves 4 5 1 Abergavenny 0 0 0 WHITCHURCH v BLAENAVON. At Whitchurch. Final Scorj— G. T. M. Whitchurch *3 1 0 Blaenavon 0 0 0 j *One dropped. I MALLETT CUP COMPETITION. Roatbv. Cardiff Romilly.-A.t the Sophia Gardens before a few huu:lred spectators. Final Score- G. T. M. Boath- 0 1 3 Bomillv 0 0 4 ST PETER'S V GRANGE STARS. At Boath Park. Final Score— G. T. M. St. Peter's. 0 1 1 Grange Stars 0 0 0 CARMARTHEN v SOUTH WALES TRAINING COLLEGE. At Carmarthen. Final Score- G T. M. Carmarthen 110 South Wales Training College 0 1 0 EBBW VALE v. TREDEQAE. At Ebbw Vale. Final Score— G" T.- M. Ebbw Vale 01 t3 0 Wredecar 0 0 0 MOUNTAIN ASH v TREHERBERT. This being a League match, great disappointments was caused at Mountain Ash when the visitors failed to appear with the ordinary train. Ultirnate', a telegram was received to the eject that Uie Rhonddaites would come down by the workmen's train to Abercynon.and thence by brake to Mountain Ash. Consequently the kick-off was delayed for a considerable time, it being after 4 o'clock when the teams entered the field. With the exception of Deere and Millar, the homesters had a fairly representa- tive tea.m. and were strengthened by the addition of Tom .Tones, late of Penrhiwceiber team. The visitors, however, were not fully represented. The teams lined out as follows Mountain Ash—Back, T Jones; three quarter backs. W Griffiths, D J Thomas, E Jenkins, and A Morgan half-backs, G Edwards and W Thomas: forwards, M Price, W T Osborne. H Beere, A Fryer, T Perrott, D Martin, D Linton, and D Fryer. Treherbert-Back, Dan Ree3 three-quarter backs, A Hitcbings. J P Jenkins, Han iley, and W Morgan half-backs, D Griffiths and E Lewis; forwards, J J Jenkins (captain.) T Mathews, W Wolfe, T Kirk- house, E Bsrneti, G Gibby, W Griffiths, and J Evans. Referee, E Benson. With the sun and wind against them Nat Price kicked off at 4.25 for the homesters, the ball robing into touch near the Tihonddaites 25. Hitchings re- ceived from the line-out and kicked across the field, where a scrummage was formed. G. Edwards worked away from the maul, and quickly transferred to Jenkins. The home centre raced up the field only to be tackled in good style by Dan Rees. The visiting forwards raced down with tile ball at their toes, and a score seemed imminent, and Griffiths touchcd down in defence. Immediately after the drop-out Treherbert pressed hard, and after some neat pass- ing between W, Morgan and Hanbnry, the former all but got over. Tom Jones was at hand, however, and brought his man down well. For an infringe- ment the homesters were given a free, and the venue was changed to near halfway. The home front rank, with Deere and Perrott to the fore, quickly followed up, and Dan Rees was knocked over aefore he could get in his kick. Griffiths and Lewis, who combined I well together behind the visitors' forwards,again suc- ceeded in getting away, and transferred to Deere on the home line where Tom Jones had to touch down. Succeeding the drop out Hicchiugs made his mark and from near the halfway line, assisted by the strong wind, a, good shot was made for goa!, but the attempt, though good, was a little wide, and for the third time one of the homesters touched down. Resuming, the game assumed a different aspect, the home forwards com- menced following up in earnest, and Deere, Nat Price, and Perrott taking the ball with them [ the defence of the visitors was severely tried, Very hard lines now prevented scor- ing, D. J. Thomas, after crossing being I held up over the line. A minor resulted. The drop out brought relief, and after some scrambling play with the forwards a scrum was formed at hah- way. E. Lewis fielded nicely and passed to J. T. Jenkins, who got away on the verge of the line, and eluding Tom Jones scored a we'l-ueserved try. The attempt at goal was rather a poor one. Nothing but some ciire and take play, which was of a scrambling order, took place until half-time. Half-time Score— G. T. M. Treherbert 0 13 Mountain Ash 0 0 2, In the second half Hanbnry obtained possession, ) but was tackled by 1. Morgan, and d. J, Thomas picking up gave up to Griffiths. The latter cleared his opponents splendidly and equalised the score, I putting ou the first try for Mountain Ash. Tom Jones made a good attempt to add the major points. Soon afterwards D. J. Thomas receiving from a scrum set his backs in motion, and considerable ground was gained. First Tffomas doubled down the centre, and after "letting up to Dan Roes gave up at the right moment to Ivor Morgan. The wing man. taking the ball at fult speed, neatly got around and scored the second try. From a difficult angle D. J. Thomas made a good but ineffective attempt to convert. After a race for the ball Ivor Morgan, the home wing, got possession and touched down. The fcore however was not allowed. Mountain Ash con- tinued to press, and up to the call of time looked all over scorers. mnai score— G. T. m. Mountain Ash 0 2 3 Treherbert 0 1 5 SWANSEA 2nd v LLANDILO. At Swansea. Final Score- G. T. M Swansea *2 2 2 Llandilo 0 0 2 *One Penalty. MONKTONI AN S v LLANTWIT MAJOR. At Llantwit Major. Final Score- G. T. M. Llantwit Major 1 0 0 Monktonians 0 0 0 LLWYNYPIA 2nd v. TROEDYRHIW I Final Score- i T. Bl. Llwynypia 0 10 Troedyrhiw 0 0 4 CWMCARN V. PONTNEWYDD. I At Cwmcam. Final Score— G. T. M. Cwmcarn 3 8 0 Fontnewydd 0 0 0 PONTYPRIDD v PONTYCLUN. MAT* H ABANDONED. This match should have" taken place a Pontypridd, but the secretary of the Pontyclun Club wired that he could not raise steam. The match was consequellly abandoned. Riverside v. Riverside Albions.—At the Sophia Gardens, and ended in a draw of one dropped goal each. St. Monica's v. Clare Stars.-At the Sophia Gar- dens. Result: Clare Stars, 4 goals: St. Monica's, 2 goals. Cathay s Stars v. St. Agnes.—At Roath Park, the score being Cathays, 3 tries to nil. Riverside v. itawdens,-Piai,ed at the Sophia Gar- dens, and ended in a win for the former by 5 goals to nil. RUGBY UNION. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. Cumberland v. Durham.—At Aspatria. in fine wea- ther. The ground was in good order. Durham broke away from the centre and Elliott taking a pass from Gibbons scored behind the posts. Result: Durham, 1 goal; Cumberland, nil. GENERAL MATCHES. Bristolbeat Clifton at Clifton by 7 goals 4 tries to nil. AÛJs.ligton v. 10ssiylî. Park.—Rosslyn Park won by 1 goal I try to 1 dropped goal. At Wormwood Scrubbs. Gloucester v. Strolld.-Result; Gloucester, 5 goals 6 tries (43 points) Stroud, 1 try (3 points). Bath beat Croydon by 1 goal to nil atBathinfre- uent snowsto rtns Catford Bridge, 1 goal 1 try Royal Naval College, 1 izoal I try. London Irish v. Guy's Hospital.—At Heme Hill. This match resulted in a draw, neither side scoring. Wicklow Park v. Old Leysians.-At Wembley Park. Result; Old Leysians, 2 goals 1 try; Wickham Park, 1 try. Academicals v. Watsonians.-This match resulted in a draw, neither side scoring. Rugby v. Camp Hill Old Edwardimus.-Score; Rugby, 2 goals (one dropped) 2 tries (15 points); Edwardians, nil. Devonport Albion v. Portsmouth.—Albion scored 31 points to nil. At Devonport. Richmond, 1 goal 1 try (8 points); Old Merchant Taylors, 1 try (3 points). Royal Indian Engineering College v. Berkshire Wanderers, Result; Royal Indian Engineering College, 2 goals 4 tries (22 points) Berkshire Wanderers, 1 goal (5 points). MIDLAND COUNTIES CUP. THIRD ROUND. Nuneaton v. Leicester St,oneyga.te.-Played at Nuneaton. Result: Nuneaton, il points; Stoney- gate, 3 points. NORTHERN UNION CUP. SECOND ROUND. Castleford v. Batlev.-At Castleford. Result: Castleford, nil; Batle nil. St, Helen's v. Warrington.—Final: Warrington, 6 points St. Helens, nil. At. St. Helens. Widnes v. Outwood Church.—At Widnes. Result; Widnes, 8 tries Outwood Church, 1 goal 1 try. Huddersfield v. Idle.-Scorê :-Hllddersfield, 2 goals 6 tries (22 points); Idle, nil. Runcorn v. Birstall.—Result: RanRorn. 3-goals 12 tries BirsWI, nil. At Runcorn, Liversedge v Leigh.—At Liversedge. Result: Leigh, 3 goals 2 tries (12 points); Liversedge, 1 goal 2 tries (8 points). Hull v Wathbrow.-At- Hull. Result: Hull, 52 points; Wathbrow. nil. Dewsbncy v. Wigan.—Result: Dewsbury, 1 try (3 points); Wiaan, nil. Halifax v. Fenthp.rstone.—Result; Halifax. 2 goals 5 tries (19 points); Featherstone, 1 goal (2 points). Leids Parish Church v. Seaton.-resi,.Int; Leeds Parish Church, 1 goal 1 try (5 points); Seaton ail. At Leeds. ( Holbeck v. Whitehaven Town.—Holbeck were allowed a waik over. BramweH v. Rothwell.—Bramley gained an un- I interrupted entry into the second round. Swinton v. Easimoor.—Result: Swinton, 53 points Eastmoor, nil. At Swinton. Broughton Rangers v. Lancaster.—Result: Rangers. 5 goals 4 tries Lancaster, 2 goals 1 try. Hull Kingston Rovers v. Millom.—Result: Hull Kingston Rovers, 3 goals; Millom nil. Brighouse Rangers v. Todmorden.—At Brighouse. Result: Brighouse, 16 points; Todmorden, 5 points. Normanton v. Leeds.—At inormanton. itesult: Normanton, 5 points Leedst, nil. Barrow v. Bradford.—At Barrow. Result: Brad- ford, 3 points Barrow, 2 points. Stockport v. Huuslet.—Result: Stockport, 1 goal (2 points); Hunslet. nil. At Stockport. Salford v. York.-Result: Salford, 9 points; York, nil.
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ASSOCIATION. I IRELAND v ENGLAND. The Lansaowne-rond Ground, Dublin, where for so many years the big Irish contests under Rugby rules have been played, was for the first time in the history of the Irish Association the scene of an International encounter under the dribbling code FortunatelyWthe weather, although cold, was fine. Before the start of the game fully 5,000 people were present, while, however, the crowd was fairly thick round the enclosure the stands were only moderately patronised. The kick-off had been delayed until 4 o'clock Irish time, in order that the game should not clash with the civic celebration of St. Patrick's Day, and for an hour or two before the start the bant of the Royal Irish Constabulary played a selection of music in the centre of the field. Sheehan won the toss, and Ireland played with a slight wind in their favour. Smith kicked off. A free against England was well cleared by Robinson, and Smith dribbling down Turner forced a corner. Pres- sure was maintained on the Irish goal for a few minutes, until Needbam kicked high over the bar. Ireland played with much dash, but were nothing like so dangerous as England. Johnson dropped the ball in front of the posts, and Cochrane trying to clear put through his own goal,"England scoring after 12 minutes. James Pyper next missed a fine clmnce. The game was only 15 minutes old when again Smith dribbled through, and. passing oat to Sagar the latter gained the second point for England. These reverses in no way discouraged the Irishmen, who from this point settied down to fine resolute football. For the most part their shooting was poor, and when it was not either Crabtree or Kohiuson proved equal to the occasion. Jnst- before the interval came a fine run by Sheehau, but Robinson had no difficulty in clearing, and half-time arrived with England 'stiil 2 goals ahead. On resuming Sagar only just missed increas- ing the visitors' lead by a shot, which Reilly, jumping up, managed to put over the bar. For some while afterwards the Englishmen found themselves hard j pressed, the pace of some of the home team render- ing the work of the visitors' backs very trying. Eng- land relieved the pressure at last and forced a corner, but nothing came of it, Try as thev might the Irish- men could not beat Robinson, although before the finish MeShane only just failed to do so, and when the end came England could claim a victory by 2 goals to nil, Ireland being beaten, but by no means disgraced. Final Score- Goals, i England 2 Ireland 0
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SOUTH WALES SENIOR CUP. FINAL TIE. ABERYSTWYTH v. ROGERSTONE. This match, the final for the South Wales Senior Cap, was played at Rogerstone. Soon after the start the homesters pressed severely, but the fine defence of Rhoose kept them at bay. Then the game was taken to the other end, nothing tangible, however, resulting. There was no score at half-time. After the interval both sides played for all they were worth, making strenuous efforts to score. G. Jones secured at the centre, and threaded his way to within a couple of yards of the goal. He sent in a hot shot, but Rhoose fisted out brilliantly. Rogerstone were now given plenty of opportunities for scoring, but 1 failed to take advantage of them. Time was called without any score, and on extra ten minutes were
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LOCAL AMUSEMENTS.
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. The amusing musical comedy the Belle of New York" will be produced at the Royal. this week.
GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF.
GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. A drama of a stirring description in 1, The Worst Woman in London will be staged at the Grand.
GRAND THEATRE, SWANSEA.
GRAND THEATRE, SWANSEA. This week playgoers will have an oppoituuity of renewing their acquaintance with La Poupee." The company is a strong one.
LYCEUM THEATRE, NEWPORT.
LYCEUM THEATRE, NEWPORT. To-night Mr Harry h Carlo s company will occupy the boards at the splendidly appointed home of the drama at Uskside with the excellent play of Mr F. A. Scudamore," The Ups and Downs of Life." The piece is one, as the title denotes, in which the lights and shades, the grim and the gay eides of hfe are pourtrayed, and the anthor has succeeded in combining much that is farcical with a sterling drama, for laughter and teirs are akin. The scenery is charming and the efftoc} origjn!ll, the representation of Tiibnry Docks, with its craft of many "shapes and sizes, being most realistic. The performance will be repeated each evening this week.
THE EMPIRES.
THE EMPIRES. CARDIFF. The most interesting turn at the Empire this week will be the War Bio-Tableaux exhibition. The views are to include Lord Roberts's landing at Cape Town. arrival of the Colonial LaucerB at Cape Town, and a view of the actual operations of French's cavalry. There is the usual number of other tarns. NE WPORT. A number of first-class artistes are billed to appear at Newport, including Miss Maggie Duggan, the Frantz family of male and female acrobats, and Demarcs's baboons and ponies, a most amusing turn. SWANSEA. The chief artistes announced to appear at Swansea this week are Miss Florrie Forde, Charles Colby, and Alice Way ill an unusually funny ventriloqnial entertainment, and the three Keziahs in an equilibrist turn. I
LINDSEY, GRACIE. AND COMPANY…
LINDSEY, GRACIE. AND COMPANY v. WARD. Inasmuch as it is stated that some misunder standing may arise through the condensed report of this case which appeared ia the South Wales Daily Neios on Saturday, we have been asked to publish the following The main part of the assets of the partnership consist of contracts for the purchase of large quantities of coal. Mr Justice Kekewich did not think that Mr Gracie should be appointed receiver of these, and suggested that the plaintiffs should buy in these contracts at the market price of the day, paying into court one-third of the difference between that price and the contract price, tbus, securing the sbare which defendant claimed in them. After an adjournment defendants agreed to this course. Mr Gracie was appointed receiver, subject to the supervision of the Court, of such other assets that there might be, the books of the firm to remain at the offices of the late partner- ship.
PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND…
PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND RECALLED. MARCH 19th. 181-2—A mall named Martin was fatally injured by tho tiger in VVombwelI s Menagerie at Stafford. 1853-Disastrous fire in the Prince of Wales Tower, Windsor, in which the Art Trea- sures were nearly totally destroyed The firemen were headed by Prince Albert. 1864—Oxford won the University Tioat Jfctace by i 26 seconds. Dr. Moffat, the veteran missionary, was presented with zE5,800 in recognition oUiia services in South Africa. 1879-The statue of Dr. Livingstone was un- i veiled at Glasgow.
COMMERCIAL FAILURES.I
COMMERCIAL FAILURES. I According to Kemp's Mercantile Gazette the number of new bankruptcy proceedings in Eng- land iind Wales gazetted during the week ending March 17th was 98. The number in the corres- ponding week of last year was 79, showing an in- crease of 19, being a net increase in 1900, to date, of 16.
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HOCKEY. ENGLAND v. WALES. I re weather had assamed quite a wintry W pearance when the teams t r. ged in this match turneu up at Kersal, Manchester, on Saturday. Under these conditions the attendance was sparse. The ground, however, was in fairly good condition, and both sides were representative, the teams lining up as follows :—England—Groat, G. Hooper (Midlands); backs, H. HIley (North) and H. C. Boycott (North); half-backs, R. E. Knowles (North), C. H. Cilurt (South), and G. A. Whitehouse (Midlands) forwards, j. L. Taylor (North), J. B. Peel (North), P. R Earnshaw (Soatht, F. J. Solbe (Soath), and W. H. Milne (North). Wales-Goal, F. J. Roberts (Dolgelly); backs, BayJiss (West Cardiff) and Johapon (Liandadro) half-backs, W. Carnegie (New- port), W. Gunner (Rhyl), and S. Clegg (Swan- sea) forwards. A. F. Davies and G. H. Davies (Newport), W. S. Gnffiths (Milford Haven), EL Thomas (Swansea), and T. W. Pearson (New- port). The representatives of the Principality were the first to enter the field, but it was fally ZD mirutes after the advertised time, 3.30, when Earnshaw and Griffiths bullied off. The English left wing-was immediately prominent, and off-side play by Taylor spoilt a good opening Roberts was, however, ca.Iled upon to save hia charge, and kicked out cleverly, and the game was well con- tested np to quarter-time. Taylor put ic a splen- did individual effort, but stumbled when a score seemed probable, and also failed to ma,ke the best use of a well placed corner hit. Bayliss cleared when bard pressed by Milne, and Pearson got well away but ran the ball over. A few minutes before the interval the Englishmen worked their way to their opponents' end, where Earnhaw scored with a last shot. The Welsh players made strenuous efforts to get on even termst and Thomas from a pass by Pearson was distinctly unlucky. Half-time Score: Goal. England 1 Wales 0 In changing ends the Welshmen had to faee a heavy, snowfall, and piay was cbiefly confined to their half of the field Johnson saved well when Milne was becoming dangerous, but Knowles returned, and Taylor scored the second goal. From this point the visitors were over- played, and although Roberts occasionally cleared good shots and Bayliss more than once exhibited good deferice the Englishmen scored with be- wildering frequency. One or two rushes by the Welsh forwards were quickly checked, and six goals were added by Earnshaw, whilst Taylor accounted for another. Final Soore- Goals. England 10 Wales 0 Llanishen v. Newport.—Played at Newport, and won by Llaniaben by 5 goals to 4. Merthvr v. Tredegar.—On Thursday, The re- sult-a. win for the home team by 2 goals to niL Cardiff v. Swansea.-At Swansea. Final score: Cardiff, nil, Swansea, nil.
ATHLETICS.
ATHLETICS. OXFORD v. CAMBRIDGE. In the Cambridge team to meet Oxford, F. H. Lucas (Trinity) will be the second string in the long jump, P. F. Fyson (Sidney) the third string in the mile, and W. Winterbotham (King's) third string in the three miles if he can get into con- dition. C. G. Davison (Sidney) is doubtful at the quarter. If he cannot turn out, A. E. Rind wm run in this event as well as in the hundred yards.
THE ENGLISH TWENTY CLUB.
THE ENGLISH TWENTY CLUB. APPEAL TO SOUTH WALIANS. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The hon. secretary of the above club, Mr W. M, Burton, has written me requesting that the names of all those gentlemen who desire to join this resuscitated division of this rifle club will, give in their Dames to me at once as he has the year book in type awaiting printing. I have so far about fourteen names. To entitle us to the divisional jewels we must have at least twsnty members, all of whom must be Volunteers and Englishmen, to qualify for the team at Hisle". I hope I shall have a good backing. Colonel Gaskell has writteu me kiudly promising to make special arrangements for range accommodation. Will all those intending to join in South Waler please notify me before Wednesday next"?—I any &c., G. T STATLEBY, Sergeant-Superintendent for South Wales District, 126 Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. March 17th, 1900.
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DUNRAVEN CASTLE.
DUNRAVEN CASTLE. It was rumoured in Bridgend on Saturday I evening that Dunraven Castle had been let to a well known London gentleman.
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GYMNASTICS.
GYMNASTICS. CONTEST AT NEWPORT: THE USKSIDERS GAIN A NARROW VICTORY. The semi-final in the competition tor thi Amateur Gymnastic Association MidlatiS bounties Challenge Shield took place at the Newport Athletic Club's gymnasium oh Saturday. The competing clubs were Newport A.6. &&3 Dolobran A.C., Birmingham; The clubs have met bn ssveral previous occasiono, the isia meeting being earliter in the present seasoil, wf1 the Birminghani men were victors by somê half dozen points, The first item of the competi- tion was the horizontal bar exercise, upon which the Newport team excelled their opponents; gaining 89 points Against 79. Busch, of H'i-rainghs,m. gave the best display, being awarded 16 points. The team-dumb-bell exercise was the* next item, and here Newport farther increased their lead. The Usksiders gave an excellent display, and kept their positions splendidly. The Birmingham men also gave a varied display in good style, but the m-.ni failed to beep their places, and Nesvpori were therefore awarded 141 points, whilst Dolobran received 130. On the lings the visitors outclassed their opponents, each man wiping something off Newport's lead, so that wh-2n Busch and Latney were the only men left to compete Dolobran were only 3i points behind the U sksidere. Lamev did all that was expected of him, but Busch, who is the international champion, did not quite reach his usual standard, and received but two points more than his opponent, so that Newport were left the victors by the narrow margin of H points. Mr C. A. Lnnn, Liverpool, was sole judge. The follow- ing are the scores :— NEWPORT.—Instructor Mr F. A. Huxtable. Horiz'tal Dumb- _T Bars, bells. Rings. Tot. W. H, James 6 — g 14 w. c. Han 10 8 w T. White 9 — 114 201 p. i3ye 11 9* gr E. J, Gall llj — 101 22 I. Jacobs 13 — 9 22 J. C. Huxtable (capt.). 14 — 12i 26i J. R. W.Lamey 141 — 15 29§ Totals. 83 141 S3 £ 313J DOLOBRAN.—Instructor Mr G. L. Platnauer. H. Brown 7 — 9 16 A. Brearley 5 — 10 15 H. Haden 8 — 14 22 F. Timms 9* — u 2OS B. Hoult 9" — 13 22 W. Godwin 14 — 12 26i A. W. Baker (capt.) ] — 16A -27 F. Busch 1G 17 33 Totals 79 130 103 P.R.S. CHALLENGE SHIELD. The semi-final round for the championship-of England in the contest for the 200 guinea inter- national challenge shield given by the National Physical Recreation Society took place at Ipswich on Saturday evening in the presence of a large number of spectators. The competitors were Ipswich and Sheffield, and the events parallel bars, bar-bell exercises; and rope climb- ing. Sheffield won by 15 points, with a score Of 372 against 357.
BILLIARDS.
BILLIARDS. ROBERTS v. DIGOLE. The match at the Egyptian Hall in wøiela Digsle is receiving 5.500 points in 21,000 was advanced another sta-rs on Saturday. During the day both mea played well. The closing scores were r—Disgle, 13,229; Roberta, 10,171.
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played/with the resnlfi that Aberystwyth managed f to score through, Jamos: This proved to be the winning paint, and at the conclasiott of the game the Visitors were presented with tha bap and medals. Final Stord'- Goal. Aberystwyth J Rogerstone 0 t MOBRISfON v MOUNT ^EEASANT: MOBRISfON v MQUNT ^EEASANT: At Swansea; I Final Score— Goals. I Mo.rriKton 2 M0Uh{ PieMftnt 0* BARRY UNIONIST AfflLETIC ¥ CARDiFf1 GORlNTftlANS: lARRY UNIONIST AfflLETIC v CARDiFf1 GORlNTftlANS: At Barry, Final Score— Goals. Barry 3 Cardiff COfihthiftnS 0 PORTS v BEAUFORT, BRISTOL. At Forth. Final Score— Goals, Porth a.. 2 Bcn&fort 2 PONTLOTTYN v. GTLVACII. I AtPontlottyn. Final Score- Goals, Pontlottyn 15 Gilfach 0 LK AGUE—DIVISION 1. Giossop v. Bury.—Resu'.t: Glossop, nil; Bury, nil At Glossop. Liverpool v. Newca.stte.-Result: Liverpool, 2 goals; Newcastle, nil. At Liverpool. j Stoke v. Derby County.—Result: Stoke, 1 goal; Derby, 1 goal. At Stoke." j WoSverhampton v. Everton.—At Wolverhampton. Filial score: Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2 goals; Everton, 1 goal. Notts Forest v. Notts County.-Resalt: Notts, 3 goals Forest, nil. At Nottingham. i LEAGUE—DIVISION II. Bolton Wanderers v. Liitan.-At Bolto n. Result Wanderers, 3 goals Luton, nil. Newton Heath v. Barnsley.—Result: Newton, 3 goals; Barneley, nil. At Newton Heath. Small Heath v. New Brighton Tower.—Result: Small Heath. 2 goals New Brighton Tower, nil. At Small Health. Burton Swifts v. Middlesbrough.—Result: Swilt3, 5 goals-, Middlesbrough, nil. ktburton. Gainsborough v. Burslerr —At Gainsborough. Re- sult Gainsborough, 4 goals to nil. Sheffield Wednesday v. Woolwich Arsenal.—Result: Wednesday. 3 goals Woo; wich, 1 goal. At Sheffield. Chesterfield v. Walsall.—Kesult: Walsall, 3 goals Chesterfield, 1 goal. At Chesterfield. Grimsby, 2 goals; Lincoln, nil. Snow stopped play. I At Lincoln. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. I Bristol City v. Bedminster. -Bedminster, 3 goals i Bristol City, nil. On the City ground. I Millwall v. Reading.—Result: Millwall, 2 goals; Reading, nil. At Millwall. Southampton v. Sheppey United.-Southampton, 5 goals Sheppey, nil. At Southampton. New Brompton v. Thames Ironworks.—Result: New Brompton, 4 goals Thames Ironworks, nil. Gravesend v. Portsmouth.—Portsmouth, 1 goal; Gravesend, nil. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Barnslev Reserves v. Leicester Fosse Reserves.— Result: Fosse, 3 goals; Barnslev, 1 goal. Derby County v. Rushden.—Final: Derby County, g oals; Rushden, 1 goal. At Derby. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Kilmarnock, 2 goals Hearts of Midlothian, 1 goal. At Kilmarnock. AMATEUR CUP.—SEMI-FINAL TIE. Bishop Auckland, 2 goals Darlington, nil. I GENERAL MATCHES. j Manchester City v. Glasgow Raugers.-Resuet: Rangers, 3 goals City, nil. At Manchester. London Caledonians v Old Westminsters.—Re- I suit: Caledonians, 1 goal; Westminsters, nil. At Forest Gate. Leicester Fosse, 3 goals West Bromwich Albion, 1 goal. At Leicester in favourable weather before 2,600 spectators. Corinthians v. Tottenham Hotspur.—Result: Hotspur, 3 goals Corinthians, 1 goal. At Queen's Park,