The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

FOOTBALL GOSSIP. BY m. BENNISON. (Illustrated by Jack Dodworth). I do not share the fear of those who say that da* year's final will be an uncommonly poor one, because no more famous team tivan Barns- ley will play Newcastle United. "If only suob a side as Aston Villa provided the opposition to the League champions!" I have heard it saad, and in a way absolutely unjustified'. Bamsley have been rather belittled- No one who has been going to the Final, as I have for many years, ever expects to tec really great football. One goes more to save the face of Fashion than anything else; the last battle for the Oup is a sort of a holiday, a glorious wind-up to a sear IDOO. But when it is &aid, that Baxnsley I sup- pose because they are merely members of the Second League, and quite ordinary members into the bargain-will rekluco the play to their iro love!• it is forgvitten that the presence of the Yorkshireoneai wiii perhaps the most striking contracts the game has known for very many years. We shall have two teams "wholly distinctive; on the one hand, -btybe" trid ail that hangs to it; on the other, full- bloodbdness and a laughing at fear rlmost foreign to the game as it is understood to-day. NEWCASTLE AND THE CUP. If Newcastle lose I shall not be a bit sur- prised, though on their normal form they are quite three goals better than Bamsley- The point upon which the result seems to depend is whether Newcastle will do what they have never done before when they have been at the Crystal Paiaoe; will they retain their cleverness and yet be vigorous and strong and. above all, adaptable ? You rerneanber how Wolverhamp- ton Wanderers, who were not such a good beeni as. BarnsJey are, to my thinking, beat Newcastle at Sydenham two seasons ago. It will be ad- mitted, I think, that Newcastle are no 5leverey to-day than they were then; but they oom- pletely failed with all their known skill to triumph over the dounsess of a very plain go- ahead ocsmbination such as Woverhampton wore. Brains properly applied will nine times out of ten get the better of mere physical power; but the question is whether Newcastle will profit as they should by their admittedly superior footba:1 intelligence. If they play in anything like the robust way bhey did against Tottenham ;t is im- possible for Barnsiey to win. I do not think there is a team in England that could beat New- castle on such form as they showed at White Hart-lane. On that occasion they Led one to be- lie" that they are sturdier than perhaps they bars ewer been. But I must saj that I like tthe NOTTS FOREST DEFEATED M9ANCHES- TER UNITED BY 2 GOALS TO 0. Optimism of Barndey. who-a euooass burlesques the positions of some oli the big moneyed clubs. I have seen that Barnsley have boon adversely criticised because of their vigour against Ever- ton, but I sh-ill always hold that vigour, when it does not actually moan dangerous play, e the game's salvation. is not easily surprised nowadays, but, really, the result of the tnatah between Leicester fosse and Stockport was staggering. It will be remarkable if it has not killed the team's chances of promotion, especially as Manchester City and Derby County do not seem to be given to making mistakes. But tho contest to reach the First League is not yet over. Hull City are dbing famously, andi Oldham Ath-letio still bold us by the ear. Ef Oldham do get into tihe First League they ahoud do very well in the inatter of gates- A mere enthusiastic sportsman than tibe Oldhamer I do not know. It is quite ro- markable that the town oan keep an Association and a Rugby team going. THE ETERNAL QUESTION. There is no place in England so terribly agitated about this eternal question of pro- motion and relegation as London. No matter how hard one tries one cannot escape the temptation to talk about it. Woolwich, "whose directors, I am pleased to state, are able to announce that they have weathered the crisis that at one time threatened the continuance of big football at Plumstad, believe that they are tolerably safe, but thty I are stall in a position of much danger. Ihe loss of a point against Bury was a very serious matter, and one little slap will as likely as not send them down. But, after all, the London team with the most unpro- mising outlook is Chelsea. Their excellent ehow against Sheffield Wednesday, was too belated to remove the uneasiness which pre- vails at Stamford Bridge. However, there is rti-11 hope. It wilJ be something in the nature of a tragedy if the future of Ix^-h Tottenham and Clhdwa is decided by the re- sult of the game between the two at White Hart-lane, and yet this might happen. All London will be at this match, which promises to be one of the most extraordinary ever played. For som.e trime there has been a demand for seatB at Tottenham, a.nd it will surprise me very much if there is not a re- cord gate for the ground when the dubs p; ay. Tottenham are perhaps doing better than at any period this season. It was a really good performance to draw with Sheffield United. THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. So Scotland are the champion Association country of the year. I do not think anybody will dispute their right to the honour. It is true that they lost in an unaccountable way to Ireland, but they made ample amends by theii display against England. I am afraid it T >et be said that the International term wh!bh closed oai Monday at Wrexham las been the least remarkable for high-class play of any we have had for many years, Ireland did much to save it from being commonplace by getting into the ruuning for the leader- ship it was a pleasant situation to find tho "ould country" with an opportunity of coming out on top. Perha-ps the Irishmen would have won this proud distinction had it not been that Scott was ladd aside with injury and Bumison could not play. But Ireland played a surprisingly good game at Wrexham. Wales put no great aide in the hAd, but tie playetre, once they had settled oowa, 1ron pretty well M they pleased.

FOOTBALL. LEAGUE-FIRST DIVISION. Results up to Saturday. April 9th -Goa.18- P. W. L D- For. Agst. P. Aston Villa 34 21 6 7 77 37 49 Blackburn R. 34 16 9 9 66 49 41 Liverpool 34 18 11 5 64 51 41 Sheffield U. 35 16 11 8 60 37 40 Newcastle U. 33 17 10 6 65 49 40 Notts County 36 15 11 10 63 53 40 Manchester U. 35 17 12 6 60 57 40 Bradford, City 3S 16 12 7 61 43 39 Sunderland! 34 17 12 5 63 47 39 Everton 33 15 12 6 43 46 36 Sheffield W. 35 12 14 9 51 62 33 Notts Forest 34 11 13 10 50 54 32 Proton N. E. 35 13 18 4 47 56 30 Bury 34 10 15 9 56 60 29 Middlesbrough 34 11 17 6 52 66 28 Woolwich A. 35 10 17 8 34 63 28 I Tottenham H- 34 9 16 9 47 64 27 Bristol City 34 10 17 7 40 57 27 Chelsea 35 10 18 7 44 67 27 Bolton W 35 8 21 6 42 67 22

I DENBIGH V. MIDDLEWICH. Denbigh 4 I Middlewich 0 I I The above teams met at Denbigh on Satur- day. The kick-off had been advertised for 2.45, but the vteatare dM not arrive till four o'clock' and the game was notstarted tiB aeaxJfy I 4.30, consequently th«i "gate" was v«ry poor, Mr Robert Davies, Wrexham, was the referee, and the teams were:- DENBIGH: S. Griffiths; T. Dickins and) R. Thomas; II. Evans, T. A. Davica and If. Cartwright; R. W. Evans, C. E. Davies, Staffsjey Hughes, T. Davies and D. B. Davies. MIDDLEWICH: Marshall; Cooper and Padmer; Lathen, Sounds and Moss; Saunders, Jackson, Nifban, Moors and Washing too. Denbigh had the assistance of the slope in iba opening half, but the visitora were the first to show up. However, no serious danger was threatened. After brief visits to both goals play becaane very --Low. and continued so for the best part of the game. Denbigh were far the better team, and for some time penned the visitors in their goalmouth, the goal tundorgodng several narrow escapes. During an attack by Denbigh one of too viators' backs gave a corner, which waa nicely placed by Berwyn Davic.H. Several heads bobbed up and down in the goalmouth befoTe Tom Davies beadSed in, and scored the only goal of the half. Midcffie- wich strove hard for an equaliser, and made one or two good attacks. Afterwards Denbigh had practically their own way, and the visitors' defence had thecr work out out to keep the homesters from addling to the score. Play waa of a very poor character, and the half ended with the ondy goal registered being credited to i Denbigh. It was thought that Middlewioh, playing with the slope and having the sun at their backs, would soon Mftpe off the narrow lead of the homesters, but Denbigh played well, and goals were scored by Stanley Hughes. R. M. Evans (from a penalty), and Eo E. Davies.

NOTES ON THE GAME. Whitchurch, the ever-favourites, were our friends to-day, but our "hosst" was not up to usual strength. • • • • The sturdy "D.T." took up the right-half position, and Le soon mado his pressure "felt" and known. < < Dickie Jones, the other etar, is too well-known to need an introduction, and to-day he started his prancs early on. » 0 Bangor started without Oliver, and although minus Whitohurch were fairly kept in their own quarters for several minutes. The city crew were constantly in front of Bingham, and to say the least that gentleman proved to be of the right stamp. » » • Many corners fell to the home men, but all ended in smoke. < One came as a result of a fine clearance from an equally ol-eve.rattempt by Dargie, which was cheered to the echo. < w Thirty minutes well nigh gone, and no score. Off went Dickie, and, my word, how the rigging shook. Bingham was beaten to the world, and no wonder as no custodian could have done the needf ud. • » # » In the twinkling of an eye Hughie (the custodian's terror) had a fine opening, but, strange to say—we say strange—he just missed. < The game was fought in a "pleasant" sort of manner and lacked "spirit." « -» Just on time Dargie did the needful. • • • In a few words the opening chapter was far from being sensational, and on the whole was somewhat disappointing. Both teams turned out refreshed, and the music started early. • » • a Dargia potted again, but the whistle had previously sounded. ♦ Dickie Jotn-es had the next sitting, and a oert was expected. He had only Bingh-am in front of Mm, but that clever party happened to be in the right spot. » « » « Humphreys had then am opportunity, and although Bingham was "out" and an open goal presented, the leather was sent past the up- right. All this was disappointing to the Bangor crowd, but it follows that the visitors were much obliged. » < After this unprofitable attack—well meant and deserving of reward—Whitchurch man- aged to get away, and Bridge will long re- member his introduction to Jack Jones. « Like a giant refreshed with wine Jack met the invader, and lifted him bodily from the ground, and a pretty sight he looked in mid air. Bridge rose and fell like a man, and re- turned to work not a pin the worse. < < Bangor were having all their own way, and a penalty against Jenkins for fouling Dargie was the next spicy bit. w Jimmy fired right into Bingham's hands, and Whitchurch again breathed freely. < < < Bangor were in fighting mood, and at last success came. # • Humphreys banged against upright, and from the rebound Hughie put on Number 3. Bangor fairly deserved their victory.

THE COMBINATION. Results up to Sajfeunday. April 9th -Goal&- I P. W. L. D. For. Agsb. P. Crewe Alex. 84 20 3 1 90 29 41 Saltney 24 18 3 3 63 25 39 Chester 26 18 6 2 81 42 38 Bangor 25 15 7 3 73 52 33 Wrexham 29 14 10 5 62 58 63 Tranmere R. 26 15 9 2 80 46 32 Whitchurch 24 14 7 3 51 38 31 Oswestry 24 9 10 5 40 48 23 Namtwioh 22 10 9 3 43 46 23 Comnah's Quay 24 10 13 1 56 59 21 Middiewaoh ..25 8 14 3 43 58 19 Rhyl 26 6 14 6 46 75 18 Druids 24 7 15 2 42 63 16 Denbigh 27 6 18 3 50 85 15 Chirk 26 5 18 3 46 83 13 *Brymbo Vicsu 26 3 22 1 33 92 7 -Brymbo victona nave taicen over the record and fixtures of Birkenhead.

N.W. COAST LEAGUE (Division I.) HOLYHEAD v. LLANDUDNO. (By "Critic.") The return fixture between these teams was played at Holyhead on Sa-turdia-y afternoon, in fine weather, and before a good gathering of spectators. Earlier in the season, the home team had played the seasiders with a draw, sharing equally the four goals scored. Mr Walter Parry had charge of the following players HOLYHEAD: H. H. Jones; R. Lewis and R. Williams; W. Taylor, W. T, Jones, and R. Ellis; H. Brown, R. C. Jones, W. S. Owen, H. O. Jones, and L. McNeil. LLANDUDNO: Stallard; W. Wynne 'and H. Pearson; Brown, T. Johnson, and Hugh Davies; J. M. Davies, McKenzie, Brookes Evans, R. Davies, and Jimmy Wil- liams. In the first minute Salisbury had shot past the post a few inches on the wrong side. After a brief spoil of midfiald play Humphreys just mssed with a capital attempt. Salisbury tried one at long range, whioh went wide of the mark. Play was of rather a poor quality, though what there was of it was in favour of the home team but Pearson and his men were playing deterjoctnediy. There was an utter lack of oobegioQ ajnosg tihe borne forwards, and so r- far the game was poor. Harry Jones waa the first to handle, which canae about in twenty minutes from Jack Brown. Ilhe visitors now began to press, and Jones had to fist out a shot cent in the wrong direction by Roland. Offside spoilt a promising forward movement by the visa tore, who were far smarter on the ball than their opponents at this stage. After good play by MONCB3, Humphreys opened the score after 29 minutes' play. Play was of a poor character up to half-time, when Holyhead led by one g, al to nothing. Upon crossing over the quality of the play did not improve, and even from amongst the home supporters there were frequent cries of "Play np, Llandudno." However, McNeil, as the result of a corner, put on Number 2 for Holyhead. Not to be denied the visitors went off, and after some fine combination Bob Da- vies reduced the lead with a fine goal, and this aroused cheers. Before the end J. M. Davies had equalised with another good goal. Hero was no doubt that on the day's play Llandudno deserved to win, and this was the opinion of nearly all present. Final: Holyhead 2, Llandudno 2.

LLECHID SWIFTS v. LLANGEFNI. Played! at Coertsmor Park, Betibetsda, on Satur- day. Mr C. J. Thomas. Bangor referee. The homesters were minus Joe Hughes, Dick Owen taking hie place. The homesters had the best of the game, and Samuel Jones and Dick Evans were in fine form for the visitors. B. H. Williams scored for Llechid, but was declared offside. Soon after W. Jones make a good attempt, but sent the leather against the crossbar. Newton Williams was in fine form in goal for the visitors, and effected several oapital saves, especially from W. Jones and T. L. Roberts, the latter send- ing in from a corner, which was accurately placed by G. H. Williams. W. Jones scored a splendid goal for the homesters. The visitors were awarded a penalty, but T. J. Jones shot wide. The same player, however, made amends for his failure by scoring close upon tbe call of time. Half-time: Llechid 1, Llangefni 1. In the second half the homesters monopolised, the play, but were unfortunate in failing to notcft a goal. Fifteen minutes from the clote, however, W. Jones hit the crossbar with a really fine drive; D. T. Hughes meeting the rebound, with excellent judgment-, netted, giv- ing Williams no chanoe to save. W. Thomas whipped across some fine centres, but the for- wards foiled to take advantage oj the openings. The homesters were, now having the best of the game, but when the referee signalled for the operations to cease the score had not been augmented. Final; Llechid 2, Llangefni L

DIVISION U. Results up to Saturday, April 9th;— P. w. L. 1). For. Agst P. Holyhead Res. 10 7 1 2 48 16 16 GWinfryn S. 11 5 3 3 34 20 13 Menai Bridge 12 4 5 3 30 33 11 IifaLngefnd U. 11 4 6 2 24 30 10 ileci-ii Swifte 10 4 4 2 25 37 10 'Carnarvon Res- 10 4 4 2 22 31 8 Llandudno Res. 8 1 7 0 12 28 2 *Two points deducted for playing ineligible men.

COLWYN BAY HIGHER CRADE SCHOOL v. CONWAY CELTS. The above match was played at Oohvyn Bay on Saturday in fine weather, and an interesting g-ajne resulted in a win for the visitors by three goals to two.

FOOTBALL COMPETITION AT BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Football competitions for medals took place on Saturday at Newborough Park, when Referees Ellis llughes and R. Morris had charge of the games. The following are the results of the first round Black Stars 2, Territorials J. Manod Villa 1, Bala Press nil. Penmachno I goal 2 corners, Manod Stars I goal. Dorvil 4, Canadians nil. Granite 3, Moelwyn Rovers 2. In the second round the following were the scores Yorks 2, Orrells 1. Moelwyn Institute 2, Gwyncdd J. Dorvil 2, Granite Quarry, 1. Manod Villa 2 goals 3 oornars, Cwm. Rangers, 1 goal. < Black Stars 1 goal 2 corners, Yorks nil. SEMI-FINAL. Moelwyn 1 corner, Dorvil mil. Black 8.tar 2 goak, Manod Vi-fla 1 comer. FINAL. Black Star 1, Moehvyn 0. Mr W. J. Davies, v;<x>president of the Foob- ball Club, pjlesenfted both seta of iruedlals to the finalists.

LAST SATURDAY'S RESULTS. LEAGUE—FIRST DIVISION. Aston Villa 3, Preston N. E. 0. Blackburn 2, Bra.diford City 0. Chelsea 4, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Liverpool 2, Notts County 1. MiddJes-boroughi 1, Newcastle Unitro 1. Notts Forest 2, Manchester United 0. Everton 1, Sunderland 0. Woolwich Arsenal 0, Bury 0. Bolton Wanderers 4, Bristol City 2. Sheffield United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1. LEAGUE—SECOND DIVISION. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3, Bradford 2. West Bromwich Albion 3, Clapton Orient 1. Derby County 1, Stockport County 0. Gainsborough Trinity 2, Leeds City 0. Grimsby Town 5, Burnley 3. Hull City 4, Glotiop 2. Blackpool 2, Birmingham 0. Leicester Fosse 1, Barnsley 1. Manchester City 3, Fulham 1. Oldham Athletic 2. Lincoln City 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. v Brentford 1, Southampton 0. Brighton and Hove 2, Queen's Park R. Bristol Rovers 1, MillwaLl 0. Coventry City 2, Plymouth 2. Luton 3, Crystal Paiaoe 1. /Swindon 1, Exeter 0. Wa.tIord 1, Leyton J. Portsmouth 4, New Brompton 3. West Ham 1, Northampton 0, Reading 3, Southend 2. Norwich 4, Croydon 2. THE COMBINATION. Tranmere Rovortj 5, Rhyl 0. Denbigh 4 Middtewioh 0. Oonnah's Quay 4, Brymbo 3. Bangor 3 Wihitcthiurah 0. Nawtwiidh 1, Saltney 1. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE (Div. L). Holyhead 2. LlandtuxJno 2. Carnarvon 4, Pwllheli 0. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE (Div. IT-). Glasinfryn 3. Llandkidho Reserve 0. Lfebbad Swifta 2. U&npefni 1.

NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. LEAGUE-FIRST DIVISION- Braaord City v. Notts Forest. Bristol City v. Chelsea- Bury v. Boltoni Wanderers. Everton v. MiddLesborough. Manchester United v. Sunderlandi. Newcastle United v. Liverpool. Notts Oounity v- Aston Villal Preston North End v. Sheffield United. Sheffield Wedmesday v. Blackburn. Tottenham HotopuT v. Woolwich Arsenal, LEAGUE—SECOND DIVISION Biasninigh&m v. Hull City- Burrutey v. Manchester Gity. Fuilham v. Leicester Fosee. Glofsrap v. Derby County. Leeds City v. Grime-by Town. Oldham Athletic y. Clapton Orient. Stockport County v. Bradford. West Bromwidh Albion v. Blackpool. Wolverhampton Wandlerera v. Gaunsborouigii T- Linooini City v. Barnsley. THE COMBINATION. Tranmere Rovers v. Dtruidis. Nantwich v. Brymbo. Crewe Alexandra v. Bangor. Chirk v. Oswestry. Middlewich Y- Ooranah's Quay. W'hit church; v. Rhyl. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE (Div. I). Gwnarvon v. Llanberis. Pwllheli v. Bteemaju Festiniog. University Oofege v. Llandaidno. NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE (Div. IL) Ueciiid1 Swifts v. Llandudno Reserve. Holyhead Reserve v. Rest of lAvision II. WELSH AMATEUR CUP. Bangur v. Johnstown. Played at Chester

NORTH WALES WEDNESDAY, LEAGUE. Results up to Wednesday, April 6th:— —Goals— P. W. L. D. For Aet. P. Colwyn Bay 10 7 3 0 28 10 14 Bangor 7 6 1 1 22 6 11 Oorintbians 5 3 2 1 19 10 7 Celts 7 3 3 1 13 1 7 *LLanf*irfechan 10 4 6 0 23 23 9 Deganwy 8 0 7 1 4 44 < *Two points deducted for playing ineligible man. Conway having withdrawn their reoord ia expunge-I

PROPOSED SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL LEAGUE. (To the Editor of bbe "Pianeear.") Sir,—Sesein-g that there are five elementary schools in the City of Bangor, supporters of football are anxi that, a Schoolboy Football League should be farmed for the next sea&on. Such leagues in other towns have proved very beneficial, and why not at BangOr? It) is to be hoped that the sug-gestion will be carried out and diuly frupportedt, as it) wotfJd no doubt be talren up with great enthusiasm by edhoolboya.— I am, etc.. ENTHUSIAST.

GOLF. OLD COLWYN CLUB. A most enjoyable mixed foursome competi- tion was held on the Old Colwyn oourse on Saturday afternoon. Thiere was a very large entry, and refreshments were kindly provided by the Rev. H. E. Mocatta, Tbo best cards returned were:— Miss Parker and Dr. M. Davies 98 27& 70 £ Miaa Pryoe-Jones and Mr H. Gray 101 25 76 Miss Davies and Mr J. Broadbent 100 794 Miss Morris and Mr J. Walsh 110 29 81

LLANRWST CRICKET CLUB THE ANNUAL MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL SEASON. The Rev. C. Bodvel Griffith presided at 'he annual meeting of the Llanrwat Cricket Chub on to-da.y week, -when the following members were present:—MCSBTB H. J. W. Watling, J.P., C. McFarlane, H. Burrows, T. Latimer Jones, Norman) Rogers Jones, G. Roberts- T. Thomas, T. Wynne Williams, W. Williams, M. Willaams, J. Jenkins. R. H. Jones, E. M. Jonee, E. Jones Owen, J.P. (treasurer), and L. O. R. Aahley, J.P. (hon. sec.). FINANCE. The Secretary submitted the balance sheet audited by Mr T. Rog-ors Jones, which showed that the receipts during the year ended December 31st, 1909, amounted to £95 IS' 8<:1, and the ex- penditure £87 8s ód. leaving an available balance of £ 7 13s 2d'. The Secretary was wa.rmJy congratulated on having' placed1 the club on a substantial financial basis, and on tho motion of Mr T. Latimer Jones seconded by Mr J. Jenkins, the statement ox accounts was adopted. A UCCESSFUL SEASON. The Secretary reported that the chib played 24 matches last season, won 12, lost 8, drew 3, vahile one was abandoned owing to rain. ELECTION OF OFFICIALS. The Rev. C. Bodvel Griffith was unanimously elected president for the ensuing season. Mr Norman R. Jones proposed, and Mr T, Latimer Jones seconded that Mr H. E. Black- waU be elected captain. Mr Jenkins moved an amendment to the effect that the ol-ub shoubd adopt the same system aa was in vogue three years ago. that the team selected by the Setoction Commiiltoo should ap- point their captain on each occasion on the held. He understood by what Mr Blaokwall had said to him that le would not act ff he was clecte4 so it was useless to appoint him. Mr Malurice Williams teoondod. Seven voted for the amendment, and six for the motion, the former being declared carried. On tihe motion of Mr T- Latimer Jones, seconded) by Mr G. Roberts, it was decided to appoint » vioe-captain. Mr T. Thomas, National ScbooL was re-elected captain of the 2nd XI.; Mr T. Rogers Jones, auditor; Mr E. Jones Owen, treasurer; tnd Mr A. Morley Jones scorer, NEW PROFESSIONAL. It was further decided to procure the (services of Mr T. W. Orton, Ameaahaw, Bucks, as pro- fessdoinal- Mr T. Latimer Jones moved, &nd Mr E. Jones Owen seconded, that Mr Ashley be re- appointed hon. secretary. Mr Ashley explained that he had informed the club last year that be would on)y aofc for, twelve months for the purpose of placing the ohib on a sound financial basis. Now tfcut Continued on next pag*.}

LEAGUE-SECOND DIVISION. JtB U{) to Sa,tw1d.ay, .April 9th,- LEAGUE-SECO ND DIYISION. I k P. W. L. D- For. Agst. P. Manchester City 34 21 6 7 71 33 49 Derby County 34 21 6 7 68 41 49 Hull City 33 19 7 7 70 41 45 Oldham A 34 19 8 7 64 38 45 Leicester Posse 33 20 11 2 76 49 42 Fuih&m 35 13 11 11 47 41 37 Wolver'totn W. 35 16 14 5 61 60 37 Weat Brom, A. 33 16 13 4 54 43 36 Gloasop 33 15 12 6 56 48 36 Bradford 35 16 15 4 00 54 36 Bamsley 34 14 13 7 58 49 35 Blackpool 36 13 14 8 46 48 34 Stockport C- 35 11 16 8 43 43 30 Burnley 34 13 17 4 55 56 30 Lincoln City 36 9 16 10 38 53 28 Clapton Orient 34 11 18 5 33 63 27 Leeds CSty 35 9 20 6 42 75 24 Gainsboro" T. 34 10 20 4 32 71 24 Birmins!bam 35 7 21 7 38 73 21 Gaimsby Tcrwn 34 7 22 5 40 73 19

THE COMBINATION. BANGOR V. WHITCHURCH. THE HOME TEAM AVENGE PREVIOUS DEFEAT VISITORS FAIL TO SCORE. A fair crowd lined the ropes when these teams met at Bangor on Saturday, Mr Stater, Llan- dudno. tnod up the teams in the following BANGOR: W. Jones.; Hwfa WflEams and Jack Jones; D. T. Davies, Aify Thomas and Jimmy Jones; Humphreys, Dargie, Dick Jones, Hugbie Davies and Oliver. WHITCHURCH Bingham Dodd and Brock- ley; Hughes. Jenkins and Hodson; Bridge, Bull, Rowlands. Betteley and C. Williams. Soon after the kick-off Dick Jones robbed Bet- teley of the ball, and passed to Hughie Davies, who worked the leathei, on his own on the left, and oentred. Brockley sent to the right wing, and Jack Jones was called upon to clear which he did across the goal area, and Hwfa relieved by sending out <"f play. Whitchurch proved very- fast on the tall., but the home defence pre- vailed. Bangor put on some pressure and Dargie essayed a good movement, but Dodd cleared. From a pass by Hughie Davies, Dick Jones had an opportunity, owing to Dodd miskick- ing, but the latter recovered himself, and aent to touch just as Dargie was about to aim for the goaj. Dick Jones brought the ball down, and paBOOd to the right, when Humphreys re- turned to the centre, and Dargie, when well placed, was stopped by the Whitchurch de- fenders, but he causcd Bingham to handle. D. T. Davies next kicked to Dick Jones, who passed to Dargie, the Latter sending just past the post. Betteley received the leather from the goal-kick, and passed to the right wing, but offside spoilt their progress. Dargie was next given a round of applause for a splendid shot, which flew past the poet. The Whit- church right wing now got going, but failed to go further than Jack Jones, Oliver running through and forced a corner, which was Mlowed by another. Oliver placed splendidly, but Dick Humphreys missed netting. The game was stopped owing to one of the Whitchurch defence being huirt; however, he soon came round. The ball was now kicked into touch continually. Dargie was given a deserved round of applause for very smaxt work, which nearly resulted in a score, but Bingham fisted to corner. Ban- gor again were within an ace of scoring, the ball being sent just past the upright. After several sharp attacks on both goals, D. T. Davies placed Dick Humphreys In possession, who returned to Dick Jones. That player quickly rounded Dodd, and scored with a splendid shot. In a trioe the Bangor forwards were again busy round the visiting goal, where Dargie gave Dick Jones a gilt-edged chance, but the pivot never imagined the ball would come his way so quickly, 80 it slipped past him to Hughie Davies, who must have left his shoot- ing boots at home. Hereabouts the two visit- ing full backs showed how cleverly they can tackle, and put their left wing in possession, but D. T. cleared. The Bangor for-.vards were CONTINUALLY PLACED OFFSIDE, but onoe they got going in a line with eveTy promise of success, when Humphreys allowed the ball to slip through his legs. It oould not be said that the home forwards were giving entire satisfaction, and if Dargie had potted more for goaJ instead of passing when almost a yaird or two from the citadel, goals would have oome, For a change, H. Davies didn't pass to Oliver, and instead transferred to Da.rgie, who promptly slammed tho ball into the net. Some doubts were raised as to whether Dargie was not offside, but the referee allowed the point. Half-time: Bangor 2, Whitchurch 0. THE SECOND HALF. The first incident of note after the interval was a balloon shot by H. Davies near the Whit- church goaJ. At the other end Jack Jones, who was grea.t, made a timely overhead clear- ance, and directly afterwards he treated the audience to "the heave of the s.eaBCn. the unfortunate Bridge almost turning a complete somersault as the result of the impact. The game showed no improvement as it progressed, and both sets of forwards were guilty of mis- takes. At last Dick Jones ran down and found himself with only Bingham in front of 4 him, but. to the dismay of the crowd, the usually sure footed Dick,sent the ball against the custodian's foot. Then Dick Humphreys fired behind when the Whitchurch goal was un- tenanted, but he was no worse than the rest of the line, who were far removed from their usual form. The ap ile Bingham was troubled for a while, but he proved equal to all demands. The visiting forwards now began to show dangerous form, and Bridge dropped in a beauty, which made the Lome custodian look uneasy.—Dargie was fouled inside the penalty area by Jenkina, and the kick was taken by Jimmy Jones, whose shot was saved by Bingham. The visitors seemed bent on scoring, and it was fortunate that Jack Jones was in the best of form. THE THIRD GOAL. After Dick Jones had struck the post, Hughie Davies notched the third goal for Bangor from j close range. From a corner kick. Dick Jones was given a chance, but his shot was a trifle wide. Whitchurch came up to the Bangor quarters, but when in front of S>al they shot poorly. Up to the end the visi- ra pressed hard, and when the final whistle blew the city ladfe were leading by three clear goals. Final: Bangor 3, WhitQburoh 0 j

CARNARVON v. PWLLHELI. Played in rather dull weather at the Oval, Carnarvon, on SaiwrdJay. Reforco E. Lkjyd-Wil- liajns, Bangor, lined up the players in the following order:- CARNARVON: 0. H. Jones; Evan Hughes and R. M. Williams; J. Griffith, M. Herbert, a.nd Jack Williams; R. H. Roberts, Tom Roberts, Walter Jones, Hughie Roberts, amd Johnny Jones. PWLLHELI: Bob. Wiitiams; W. Thomas and Griffith Evans; Bob Jones, Bob Hughes, and Saunders Williams; W. Griffith, Hardr castle, Owen Jones, John Williams, and Ben. Evans. Carnarvon started operations down the slope with a slight breesse in their favour, and Walter Jones tried his luok from long range, but sent wide of the mark. Pwllheli attacked with vigour, but were repulsed by the home defence. Owen Jones gained possession, and' made a splendid run, but his final shot went wide. Jack Williams distinguished himself with some olever work, and looked like scoring, but Griffith Evans oleared to Owen Jones, who finally sent the leather over the bar, wh.en he had only G.H. to beat. R. H. Roberts, securing from the goal-kiokj without any hesitation tried to clear, but W. Thomas punted clear. Try as they would, Carnarvon could not pierce the defence put up by W. Thomas and Griff Evans. Johnny Jones, receiving the leather, centred to Jack Williams, but Grif- fiths promptly dispossessed him, and sent the bail forward. The Canaries, however, were keen on ecoring, and resumed the pressure, which was followed by a fruitless corner. Amid cries of "Bravo, Walter!" that player star-ted a decisive rush down the field, but his final effort again went wide. G. H. Jonee was called upon to clear an attack, which he ac- complished by running out of goal. W. Grif- fiths secured the leather, and without waiting for the rebound tock aim, but the home colours were not lowered owing to the ball glancing, out of play just past the upright. Half-time: Carnarvon 0, Pwllheli 0. Upon resuming Carnarvon were the ag- gressors, and T. Roberts netted with a grounder. Directly after the ball was cen- tred Walter scored a second. Final Carnarvon 4, Pwllheli o.

NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. DIVISION T Results up to Saturday, April 9th;— -Uoatn— P. W- L. D- For. A est P. University 14 9 2 3 63 29 21 Carnarvon U 15 10 4 1 43 24 21 Llanrwst Town 17 9 5 3 33 26 21 Holyhead! S- 15 7 4 4 43 23 18 Bangor Ree. 15 7 6 2 41 29 16 *Llandudno A. 16 7 5 4,34 25 16 Pwllheli Town 14 5 8 1 23 39 11 Cohvyn Bay 16 4 10 2 27 59 10 Blaenau Fee. 16 5 11 0 34 42 10 Llanberis 16 2 10 4 31 76 8 *Two points dectfucted for playing ineligible man. Conway F-C. havifng withdrawn, their rooord is expunged,

—— N.W. COAST LEAGUE. (Division II.) LLANDUDNO RESERVE v. GLASINFRYN. These tean-is met at Llandudno on Saturday. Referee Welch, of Crewe, having d-iarge of the game. The players were:- LLANDUDNO RESERVE: H. Williams; Jacob Williams, Jack Lunt; Bob. Roberts, Marsh, J. H. Davies; F. Roberts, R. Wil- liams, Owen, J. Williams, and S. Owen. GLASINFRYN: O. R. Jones; J. P. Jomes, A. P. Stanley; G. Whitehead, D. C. Pierce, H. Hughes; W. D. Thomas, E. J. Roberts, W. F. Browne, Robin Thomas, and R. G. Wil- liams. In the openiing stages Glasinfryn showed much the better tactics. The homesters attacked, amd J. H. Davies tried conclusions, but O. R. Jones saved twice in quick succession. G. Williams was next afforded a good opportunity, but shot wide of the mark. The visitors then made a determined attack, and Lunt missing his kick gave a fine chance to Robin Thomas', who took advantage of the opportunity, and scored the first goal for Glasinfryn. The homesters took up the aggressive, when J. II. Davies misused a grand opportunity by shooting behind. The ball was afterwards transferred to the home territory, when Robin Thomas suoceedled in adding another paint with a somewhat easy goal. Gldsinfryn were now displaying splendid combination, in fact there was not a weak spot in the team. Some end to end play followed, in which the homesters gained a corner wh:ch, however, proved of no avail. Half-time: Glasinfryn 2, Llandudno Res. 0. After tho restart play was fairly even for some time, ar.d O. R- Jones fisted out several shots. The Llandudno forwards were unfortunate in front of goal, and at the other end II. Wil- liams saved two or three good attempts. The Glasunfryn players were much smarter on the ball than the homesters- Several corners on both sido-i were given, which proved of no avail. After a fine run down on the right wing Llan- dudno were awarded a penalty, and Jack Lunt shot straight a; Jones, who cleared. Glasinfryn played with fine dash, and Williams had to save on several occasions Shortly afieTAvaxd6 Robin Thomae performed the hot trick, addtng the third goal with a fine shot. Jones was again tested, but in clearing he over-ran the ball, and Llandudno lost a finei opportunity of scoring. Final: Glasinfryn 3, Llandudno Reserve, nil.

WALES WIN THEIR LAST INTER- NATIONAL AFTER A POOR GAME, Wales 4 Ireland 1 During the last few years, the games be- t^een Wales and Ireland have produced very disappointing football, and that at Wrex- ham, on Monday, was voted the poorest re- presentative contest eeen for a long time. Had Ireland won, the championship of the natioibal tournament would have been theirs. Quicker at the start, the Irishmen should have scored quite earfy, Murphy, with a«n open goal, kicking feebly over the bar. No such opportunity came to the Irishmen again, but Wailce had reason for anxiety when Boose, with the sun in has eyes, kicked at a dropping centre by Renneviflle. Strong attacks on the Irish goal were re- warded midway through the first half. Love Jones passed to Grenville Morris, who turned the ball out, Evans racing through and send- ing in a splendid low shot that went low into the net. Obviously weak, Ireland's de- fence broke down again in seven minutes, Evans cleverly dribbling by two men, getting close to goal, and shooting hard past Hehir. Ireland kept the play fairly even, but never looked like econing, and near half-time Mer- edith centred to Grenville Morris, who made the score 3—0. IRELAND'S ONLY POINT. Although hamds against Charles Morris in the penalty area enabled Ireland to score five minutes after change of ends, Darling taking the kick and beating Roose, nothing in the play sitggested a goad finish. If (not making so much difference, the wind* helped the Welshman somewhat, tand made the Irish- men's outlook in an uphill struggle extreme- ly bad. Unfortunately, too, their play did not improve, and soon Walea were having aill the game. Some exciting play ensrued before the ball was got away, but soon afterwards Grenville Morris raoed through with an opponent on his heels and shot a grand goal. Almost all the play was in Ireland's half, and, with Wales content to ihold their lead, the game slackened, becoming dull and tame to the end. The teams -were:- WALES: L. R. Eoose (Sunderland); Lloyd Davies (Northampton) and C. Morris (Derby County); E. Hughes (Nottingham Forest), E. Peake (Liverpool), and Ll. Davies (Wrex- ham); W. Meredith (Manchester United), Love Jones (Middlesbrough), Evan Jones (Chelsea), A. G. Morris (Nottingham Forest), and R. Evans (Sheffield United). IRELAND Hehir (Dublin Bohemians); J. Balfe (She!bourne) and P. M'Ca.nill (Belfast Celtic); Harris (Everton), M'Connell (Shef- field Wednesday), and Darling (Linfield); Renneville (Leyton), Lacey (Everton), Murray (Sheffield Wednesday), Murphy (Bradford City), and E. Thompson (Cliftonville).

RHYL GOLF CLUB. In the mixed foursomes played at Rhyl, for the handsome prizes givon by Mr Percival Williams, the winners were Dr. Heap and Miss Howard; second, Mr J. R. Muspratt and Miss Muspratt. The winner of the knock-out tournament, prize given by Miss Ralli, Mia, Hall, was Miss Eyton Lloyd; Mrs Vincent-Johnson being second. Mrs Johnson also won the April monthly medal and sweep. The golf ball, held at the Queen's Hotel, was well attended, and proved a great success.

CHESS. COLWYN BAY CLUB TOURNAMENT. CLOSE OF A SUCCESSFUL SEASON. This vary interesting contest (writes an ex- pert correspondent), in which 22 members competed, resulted as follows: — Section A. (confined to members of the Match Team and Reserves): Mr F. Nunn, 7 (owes 3), tied with Mr H. Evans, 6 (owes 2), the play-off resulting in a victory for Mr N u-nm. Mr E. D. Rowland, 7 (owes 4), and M.r A. H. Pummetns, 3 (scratch), tied for third place. Soction B.: Winner, Mr F. Bulley, 10 (owes 3). MT C. Malam and Mar E. Chaplin, 5 (scratch), tied for secondj place. Mr Bulley achieved the proud distinction of being the only competitor to win all bis games. The concluding meeting of this Club for the season 1909-10 took plaoe on Thursday last. After an hour's play, the members and visitors (partook of light xefresJimente— on the invitation of Mr FT as. Nunn, the Club captain-after which a short congratulatory meeting took place under the chairmanship of MT Wm. Jones (National Provincial Bainjc), when reports of the season's doing wesre pre- sen ted by Mr H. Wills, hon. secretary and "treasurer, and Mr R. Grundy, tournament secretary. Warm thanks were expressed to these and the other Club officers for their very efficient services, and to Messrs Rowland, Nunn, Grundy, and Wm. Jones, for gifts to the dub. Of these, Mr Rowland's handsome I present of a pair of cbese clocks—a memento of his previous long captaincy of the Club- | had not omoe been palled into requisition; the mere knowledge of euch checks upon tif being at hand having apparently been sum- csent to deter players from thinking too 10111 over their moves. The Secretary's report showed a consider able increase inmembcrship, and a still aMf* satisfactory increase in a-verw attendance; a proof of the growing interest fait iii th< Club by old and young members alike; th* only matter for regret being the lose through removal of two such old and valued f.riendS as Mr W. R. Hands alnd Mr Humphrey LJoyd -the former having been one of the origl;231 founders of the Club a.nd a constamt attefl' dan/t at its meetings. Only four matches with other clubs Had tavern plaoe during the season. In these dociaive victory bad been gained against Wrexham, and an equally decisive defeat sos*. tained at the hands of Bangor, while the two matches against Abergele had resulted in 0 win for each club. A "house" match of 13 boards between teams representing the eastern and western distracts of Colwyn Bay had ie- suited in a victory by the former. The feature of the se-ason, amd one to which it had undoubtedly owed much of its success, had been tho handicap tournament. Thia waft conducted on somewhat novel lines; tb* hamdicap penalties consisting of d,-duebiong from the gtross scores of the more expert play- era instead of the allowances of moves ar pieces to the weaker ones, the experiment proving most successful not only in improved play on the part of the contestants, but keeping up the interest to the very end. Ih« contest was of the keenest, and fuJIy justified the anticipation of its promoteirs.

WYNNSTAY HUNT STEEPLECHASES. This annu<*l Hunt Steeplechase meeting took plact on Friday at Bangor-in-Deo, ovr Mr Hughi reel's estate. The weather was line, and tnere IVIØ a8 average attendance, including the Duke of Westminster# th.3 Earl of Ertniskilten, Lord lienyon, Colonel KtverS Bulkedey, Sir W. W. Wynn, Captain R .W. litheVgion* Mr Hugh Peal, Lord Southwell, Oolonel Howard, Vt H. Sowler, Sir Wyndhain Haruner, Lady Duodas, Gone- ral Dunn, Lord and Lady Harlech, GksueraJ Krancifi Lloyd, Lord and Lady Arthur Grosvenor, Lord 13,-tvwq Lord Cole, the Hon. Henry Gore, etc. Details — 1.0.—BRYN-Y-PYS STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovfc Three miles. Mr Dennis's GYFELIA, aged Mr J. T. Rog-are *Mr W. Paul's FEJTKLLA, aged Owner Gaipt R. W. Ethelston's PICTON II. aged Mr J. Hope Nelson 3 *Mx S. Peate's Sunshine VI., aged .Mr G. Ootbon 0 BETTING.—Evens Gyfelia, 2 to 1 agst Fenelte, 4 to i Pkrton IL, and 10 to 1 Sunshine VI. Won by three lengths; eight lengths between th4 second and third. 2.0.-GREA.T BANGOR HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 250 oons., being 200 BO vs. for the first, 3: for the second, and 15 for the third. T1'1ee miles and a half. Col. O. J. Ootes's SETANIUS, aged Goawell 1 Capt. Laycock's RORY O'MOORE, aged J. Welsh, Jan. a Mr H. Dennis's DUSTMAN, aged Newey 9 Mr F. Bibby's Wickham, aged R. Chadwick 0 Mr Orr-Ewing's Red Soot, aged W. Lyall 9 Mr C. F. K. Mainwaring's Toujourg Pret, 6yrs. Cowley 0 BETTING.—11 to 8 on Rory O'Moore, 6 to 1 M16 Settanius, 6 to 1 each Wickham and Dustman, 100 tc 9 Red Scot, and 20 to 1 Toujoure Pret. 2-3 0.—FLINTSHIRE STEEPLECHASE of 70 sovs. Two miles. Mr H. Peel's JOCK, 5yrs Goswdl t M* F. Bibby's FOLLE EQUIPEE, 5yrs. W. Bulteel Mr Dennis's VINDICATE, 5yrs Newey BETTING.—4 to 1 on Jock, 6 to 1 agst Vinoicatt* and 10 to 1 Folle Equipee. Won by two lengths. Vindicate fell. a.o.-DEE SELLING STEEPLEOHASF of 100 IICVS. Two miles. Mr H. A .Brown's MARS III., aged Owner 1 Mr W. Summer's ARMATURE, aged GoswoJl ? Mr H. Peel's ALTHREY, aged G. W. lyall MT H. H. FetherEtonixaugh'E The Sheikh, aged H. Murphy 0 -Mr W. Paul's Pierre, aged Owner 0 BETTING.-5 to 2 on Armature, 7 to 2 agst Mars III., and 100 to 8 others. Won by a length bad third. 3.30.-STEWARDS' STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP el 150 aovs. Two miles. Mr H. Brown's MASTER-AT-ARMS, aged Owner 1 Mr O. P. Sanday's LIMITATION, 6yra Mr H. S. Harrison I Mr H. Peel's ROVER II., aged Gosvell 9 Capt. J. Foster's Spring Gate, aged W. Bulteel P *Oo!. C. J. Cote^s Main Royal, aged F. Dodd 0 BETTING.—5 to 4 on Master-at-Arms, 2 to I afat Rover II., 8 to 1 Main Royal, and 10 to 1 others. Won by three lengths; two lengths separated tbO second and third. 4.0.—COMBERMERE PLATE of 50 fcovs. Thre* miles. Mr Deinnis's CEFN, 4yrs Newey 1 Col. C. J. Cotes's SPRITSAIL, 5yrs Goswefl I -Oul. C. J. Cotes's RED PLUME, re F. Dodd I Mr G. P. Sanday's BeUmont, 6yrs Owner 0 Mr J. G. Houghton's Admiral Nelson, 6yra G. Lyall 0 Mr G. G. Lockett's Marlboro', aged Owner 0 *Mr W. Paul's The Sinner, 5yrs Owner 0 BETTING.—7 to 4 apt Cefn, 2 to 1 Spritsail, and 8 to 1 others. Won by five lengths; ten lengths between the Bccoaa and third.

Racing Meetings. APRIL. Derby Friday, 15, 16. Epsom Tuesday 19, 20. Samdown Park Thurs. 21, 22, 23. Pontefract Thursday 21. Stockton Friday 22, 23. Newmarket Tues. 26, 27, 28, 29. Hooton Park Friday 29, 30. Hurst Park Saturday 30.