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AROUND THE CLUBS ON The Welsh Leagues. C. AND D.R.U. School and Ex-Schoolboy Rugger. [By "SPOKES."] C. & D. R. U. League matches were off today, pa.rtly in honour of the Wallabies, but chiefly due to the in%er-leu,gue match at Swansea with the Swansea District League. Things are nor running so smoothly with Adamtidown as desired. Rum/our hath it that the hard-working hon. sec., F. J. Criebett, will shortly don the Pontypridd jersey. Like certain individuals, some clubs don't like parting with the "ready.' Despite warn- ings. a few dubs-and tney are not all juniors nor impecunious have failed to pay their annual subscription. The drastic penalty of expulsion is to be put into forem- on ail defaulters who fail to forward by Tuesday next. Forgetful secretaries had tetter take the hint. "Claro" Jones, of Cardiff Bast-cam Grange -cum Canton, has, it is said, thrown in his lot with the Dervishes. A transfer, however, is necessary. Atl the league games were, with the ex- ception of Whitchurch v. Wanderers, closely contested last Saturday. Canton had to go all out to defeat the Harlequins by a dropped goal. The Quints have greatly increased in strength lately. Grangetown were only a try better than Adamsdown, and Fruits and Rovers divided points in the wooden spoon handicap. The Tramps waiioped the Asylum village by a dozen points to four. Locals are taking great interest in to- night's 8st. 41b. championship of Wales. which is to be decided at the Badminton Club. Badger Brien, the full-back of St. Paul's, is one of the contestants, his oppo- nent being Boyo Bradley, of Bristol. Badger knows how to keep the sports of boxing and football seperate; there is not a more gentle- manly-player of the latter in Wales. Matthews, who performed well for the famed Tredegar Hibernians, has been trans- ferred to Canton. The match between Adamsdown and Grangetown was played less than the requi- site time. As Grange led at the stoppage by a try and Adamsodown were at fault in turn- ing out fifteen minutes late. the Bricklayers Tiava been awarded the points. The skipper of the Fruiterers, P. Finn, was suspended for four league games this week. 'Referee C. I.. Price alleged that Finn's Temarka were not altogether parliamentary. Finn is almost a veteran at the game, and this was the first complaint against him in a career extending over twelve years. Cardiff Cantrals have lost a couple of good players this week. W. Thomas has joined Canton United and T. J. Edwards the Macks. Unanimously the committee has decided not to re-open the case of Mullett until that player has tried his prowess in one or other of the senior clubs. Precedents are not always applicable in cases of this kind, for circumstances differ in each caae. "Dr. Dowie" is no long-er secretary of the Grange Barbarians. The Barbarians have erected another scribe; meanwhile the doctor is still anxious to participate in the foot- ball management of another club. Bridgend and District. Saturday's league meeting was of the lively, humorous, and sarcastic order. But a.t One end all a are jolly good fellows." Ihe pretiuent, iJir. T. D. Sscfoofiekl! in the ohair. did not show his usual feternuees. He was too ajixious to give satisfaction to all. The Giliach Goch representative, Mr. Albert Evuris, was not at an pleased with a ruling which did rot favour his club. For once .1: must tiave tno.ight he was an Aber- ystwyth councillor—things were said which it would have been better not to have said. On the opposite si-cie of the table we had Mr. Idris J. Bowser, of MaeotLg Rangers, loos- ing as if it would be a bit cooler outside, simply because Mr. Jack Peregrine, of Nanty- mod, had produced a g-eat l>undle of docu- merits kjrw>v, n AS birth eertifidates. BUCk up, ldris, my toy, there is yet a little iiope for you Cci course, Jack Peregrine's handsome face was made hanflsomar by the delighted grin he wore throughout the gritting, idrs, my boy, you yet remnxi your friend that "he who laughs bust laughs best." I'hen we had the ?u.?i side &h?w between Ponty and the Infant, which aniahcd up hou?.?" even. "Auld Lang yne" was mot sung at the close, but all felt, after all, friende and comrades. Saturday's leagne matches created snr- prises. iue greait was the defeat of the Infants at biaengarw, on the Cow's Back, 11v the little Innocents of Llanharran. Blaengarw lost their ground record. The Imams naturally say that a drop goal to a try is luok pure and simple, but as the ) Innocents suffered the sarae fate before Xantymoel Excelsiors they are entitled to their share of the luek. Llanharran were the superior in the tight scrimmages and Blaen>garw in the loose. Evans, North, P-asoye. and Coghill, of the t iiitors, were simply great. Captain Sain Barkle was as slippery as an eel at half. Dai Jones, for his magnificent kicking, and the otner two Joneses, for their defensive work, merit praise. Pa-scce was capital as custodian. The Infants must change their diet—the "feeding bottle" mnst be re- plenished. i>d Pritchard and Edgar Bichards, of 'he showed form which should get them into the inter-league team. Walt Tucker at half, too, should be a snip. The other haoks were not up to form. The Lions cf Nantymoel journeyed over the mountain into the G-xrw Valley. On the picturesque Spion Kop gipnnd they relieved Pontycymmer of the points. A hotly con- ."tss ted gajne produced honour for the Lious, as Ponty are hot stuff on their "XoV." Players who deserve mention are Jack ChiU- cott. Jack Da vies, T. Williams, Glpn Palmer, H>d?rson. Boobyer, and Ools. Pontyoymmer were aports enough to praise the snr^eriority of the victors. Jack Owen came out of his retirement, and -,n.ve a perfect display at baoK for Pcnty. Others who deserve mention were Howells, Griffiths, Richards, Meyriok, and P<^arce. Bridgend Seconds must be considered a lucky gid-e to come f-rom Caerau with a league point, the re-ult cf a drawn game. The Seconds, as a-u.il, were poorly represented— there's a lack of interest by the players. A new club, Llangynwyd, has been ad- mitted to the* leazue. They gaw a creditable display at Maessteg, where they ran the renountable Bangers to 3 tries—a very satisfactory ?tr»rt. The new comers have a strong supporter in Tom Davies, the old Taff's Well three-quarter and W.F.U. referee. Suc- cess to the new club, and hopee tha-t Mr. Denies will assist the league by officiating as referee. Rhymney Valley Seniors. The two unbeaten cluhs-Fleur de-Lis and Rhymney Waterloo—at Rhymney produced great excitement. Rhymney had played five "games, won four; and drawn one, whilst Flear had won the three played. The gate numbered quite a thousand. M'Vicker's score was got through fine heeling in the li first five minutes. In the last five minutes of the second half the same player scored twice. The game opened and closed sensa- tionally. Beyond doubt it was the brightest and most open game played on the Rhymney fcronnd this season Considering that Pontlottyn journeyed down to Caerphilly with a very weak team, they did well. In the first half they held their own, but in the second lack of condi- tion told. Cardiff Old Boys. I Mr. Tom Jewell made an excellent chair- man of the Old Boys' meeting. Grange Hewellites made a doable appeal against the Central Stars, first, on the ground that some of the Stars were over-age, and, B??ondJy. that shJ/rt time w?a played in the game. Th? players were prove' to be under ae. but the game was ordered to be re- played in the Centrals' ground owing to the short period played. Cross appeals ware received from Cathays P.,ov-ers and Canton Crusaders regarding age. Both clubs have been ordered to prove the ages of certain players at the next meeting. Mesarsr. E. Gwyn Nioholis and W. V. Tumley I a.re endeavouring to arrange an inter-town match with the Bristol Old Boys. The next meeting will take place on Wed- nesday next. Old Boys. The ex-schoolboys league is an ont-?nd-out sut-eess. Already twelve clubs have jOined,¡ :wd others are applying. I am pleased to su.I.,Ceosst. hem are all f?. John, the hon. see. o-f hear from Mr. R. W. John, the hon. seD of the Union of Welsh Leagues, that he has seldom attended a more enthusiastic meeting than that held at Bargoed lasi Saturday. Mr. R-ees Jones and the committee of the 1 Rhymney League have worked hard to bring about such a success. The league will be divided into two divisions—North and South. Another meeting will be held next Saturday at seven p.m., whilst a referees' examination will be held an hour earlier at the Plas- newydd HoteL Bargoed. ithymsey Farmer Lilies Old Boys visited Pontlottyn Old Boys k?t atrday. and foand the homesters a much heavier and stronger lot than expected. Oochlin scored two tnes for Pontlottyn. and showed great dash. WilliAms and Carey also played finely. Eight clubs have joined the new league f^un 1"P<1 lyy Mr. Tom Bennett. and the Bridgend District League committee. The clubs win be allowed to play on the grounds cf the senior ciall-Il. I.,eague matches will commence almot immediaft?iy Two ne? clubs ha?e joined, and now there are a round doyen in the competition. One of the new entrants comes frcm Treherbert —a centre of professionalism. Unfortunately the strike at Llwvnypia has resulted in a couple of the local clubs failing to fulfil their fixtures last Saturday No pocket-money for train expel, gee appears a genuine exouse with these players. Rhymney Valley Juniors. Only one league match was played on Saturday last. A very cloee game was the result of this one. Abertridwr just defeated Rhymney Scarlets by a try. Thr-re are still three und,efeated clubs, viz., Bed was. Rhymney Seconds, and A bertridwr. Drawn games have robbed Bedwas of a point and Al>er of three, but Rhymney Seconds have netted every possible one. No 'league matches to-day owing to inter-league struggle wit-h Neath's league. The "Derby" of the valley between Maohen and Bedwas produced a surprise. Bedwas wee often est on the attack, but Maehen defeated their greatest rivals by 2 tries to 1. The -black and greens actually led at half-time by 3 points. Bedwas growl loudly over the refereeing. Letters to hand fthat "Gair Xioholas scored a legitimate Vy. which waa disallowed"; that "Oran < knocked cown te toucn-m-goal flag and should have been ruled in touch in goal"; and, finally, that "Maohen's second and win- ning try gained by a forward yards off-side. Tom Lewis has had hie transfer from Xa.ohen to his old love, and will play for Bedwas against Aberbargoed next Saturday. Merthyr and District. Saturday's trial was in view of tie match with Monmouthshire Valleys at Orumlin next month. Only three piuyera failed to turn cut. The game was good, considering the players were atrangetrs to each other's methods. Harry Miles led the Aberdare Valley pack. and ha-d the ball out far offener than the Merthyr Valley eighrt. The Merthy-r forwards packed poorly. Undoubtedly, the best player on the ground was Ben Daries, of Abera.man. closely followed by Bradford (Mountain Ash), Swatridge (Merthyr), and II HAMILTON LLOYD I- (CaPtaliu Bridgend Council School Rugby Team). A. Wiliiame, of Cefn. Fine fbrm was also shown by C. Lewis and Brya.nt. Phillips wals the best half, whilst Ash ford, Isaac, Hill, and Lewis glave great pro.nine. I very muoh fancied the play of Williams, of Cefn. He has a fine turn of speed, whilst his kicking was of great service to his side. He should make a fi.e wing. His form should have got him a place in the final team. The axe the players capped for the first round of the Welsh ahampionship: Back, E. Bradford (Mountair. Ash)- three- quarter backs, Ben Davies (Aberaman), M- Asliford (Mountain Ash), T. Iw.s (Aber- canaid), and B. Swatrkige (Merthyr); half- boaek. H. Lewis (Abercamaid) arid T. Phillips (Mountain Ash); forwards, H. Miles (captain) i(Aberaman), S. lewis T Warren (Moun- tain Ashi, E. Evans and T. Hill iAl>ercanaid), and J. R. Jones, S. Jenkins, and D. Evans (Merthyri. The reserves are Lewis; Mellish and W. Edwards; E. Davies and W. Williams; Kenrey, Stokes, and Bryant. West of Lianeliy The results of the lt few matches indicate the direction which the league cup is taking this ereaeon. The Welsh Regiment lead at present, with Neyland and Tenby a-s cl(y-,e rnrxiers-up, whilst Goodwick, Milford, Pem- broke Dock, and Langwm a.re not far behind. it is gra-.iiying to note that we have three teams at least down this part whieli would do respoctab-ly in the best elase of football. Neyland had p. pretty narrow squeak at Goodwiok, where a curiously-shaped field and some really "hot stuff" in the local fifteen make victory a great difficulty for any visiting team. Pembroke Dock have come on a lot Lately, whilst the p i<phers of Milford and the Oystermem of LJangwm have fought j stremious battles. We are glad to see that Pembroke hav; resuscitated tJieir old club, and that Haverfordwest Harlequins have stai-ted on a new leaec- of life. I Western Valley. It was a hard game at Garnvach against Rlaima. The hotne team thoroughly well deserved their win. The grouad has over bewn the (iowiifali of leagre kaders. tlrynmawr Stars show great pluck in ful- filing all their matches despite defeat after defeat. Elaenau Gwej;t piled up tiio agony to the tune of 20 points, but the Stars played a fine open, sporting game. They lack age and weight, but if the team is kept together it will become famous next =eas»on. Three j out of Gwent's quartette, scored, viz., Coats, Roberts, and Parsons—proof of the quality of the play. Namtyglo gave Newbridge, as expected, a close game. Newbridge only got the notches by a bare try. At a special meeting I of the lettg? Mr. W. Stone sent in his retigna.tioci as tmasuret of the league. This is due to the removal of j Mr. Stone from Cross Keys to "lerthyr. Mr. | W. Williams ilAtertiilery) was appointed his successor. Great regret was felt at Mr. Store's resignation. His services will, how- ever. be ytill available as referee—I may mention that he is now also on the W.F.U. list. Schoolboys. Although Newport has few schools in the league, t-hey have a great town side this season. Their two tries victory over the Bristol Boys was srualler than usual, but the citizens ware easily the best side which has represented the city against Newport. Ba-ker played a splendid gatne as cusrtcdian. Steward. Brittain, G. Thomas, and C. Thomas were brilliant. Nothing unusual in Cardiff surprise* came a,;OnR" last Saturday. Crwya-road re-taincl their unbeaten record, and pro<vod that their past victories have not flattered them by drawing with Victoria (Penarth). Swansea Schoolboys Four games took place at the "Rec." last Saturday. C'-iief interest centred round the meeting of Higher Grade and Industrial. The Latter had all the tetter of the first half, and scored twice through L?nd?rs. The Granites made the game T?o?e equal in the second half, but Industrial won by 8 point3 to nil. National gained a big win over Dyfatty by 5 tries to nil. The game was a grand ccue to watch. BrynmiH were in good form, and beat Bryn- hyfryd by 4 tries to nri I. Brynmill did most of the attacking. The maton between Dany- graig and St. Helen's ended in a pointless draw, although both teams deserved to score on more than one occasion. It was a very fast and exciting game. (Rhondda Valleys. I It was a red letter day. I hear from several, quarters of disappointments which will not occur again this season. In the first instance, Ystrad was ready to play Llwynypia United at the Partridge Grounds, but the latter failed to muster a team. Then we hear that Dinars Rangers travelled to lLhylJiûlin to find that the homesters could not raise a team. Now this ia "off." It is too late to send wires after the visiting teams have started their journeys. From what I hear this is not the first time for the Rangers to be led this dance, as the Treforest Rovers served them the same a few weeks ago. The rc-mc'tiy-whe,n you make your fixtures get these at home first. What's the matter, Pontypridd Cm ted? You lost the train and disappointed the Cam- brian Boys. Now this geems bad, as you did the saine Last seaaon. It meant a loss to Cambrian and yourselves. Is it true that your captain is on the point of leaving? Fernda-le Rovers obeyed ordora and went to Pentre, and after a good game made a draw. Please to keep cool. RoversYou cajxnot afford to have men om the duspenisaon list. You have got a. decent side, and your out-half would make a name if he could get rid of selfishness. It was Derby Day at Biaerillechau, as the Stars had for their visitors the evergreen 'QUiDS from Cilfynydd. A good tussle, and the Stars lost by 2 tries to mil. At forward the homesters have improved, but there w a lack of combination amongst their backs. This told the tale against a team that has blended talent. Never mind, Biaenlieehau, stick to your guns. Look out for Boxing Du..Y. There isla p.ro- ba.bLiity of the league having a match with Abeidare League, at Ponty >ud, if we can come to terms. This will serve as a tnaa for the inter-league team. The execnitive committee win mc-et at the Imperial Hotel. Forth, on Tuesday next., December 15, at 7.30 p.m. All clubs that have bad trancfom granted a.re reminded to senid their tanners to the secretaries of the leagne. Lewia-Merthyr, with a weak team, ttid weil at Treforest to run them to 2 tries. Their pet, Arthur Williams, was well watched by the boys from Trehafod. Sirbowy Valley. Argued axe still going strongly in the valley I this season, a.nd aigain last Saturday regis- tered another win at home, Georgetown being the unfortunates, who went with a mixed team. Hibernians had for their visitors Cwm Stars. The Hibernians showed improved form, and ran out w inners by 11 points to nil. The election of Phillips as captain, in pllace of Morris, seems to have the desired effect. His generalship is an improremejut, amd hie new place as outside half suits him. Cailan worked the scram in piace of Carthy, who is ill. Jimmy did his work well. The team should do well now pM go through undefeated, as the Hibernians refused to consider the United match. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. j T. H. T." (Cardiff).—The District Union tea.m has never defeateKi Cardiff. Possibly you are thinking of the famous Paet v. Pre- sent match, when the old fossils of the Car- diff Foot bail Club defeated the present. E. Parsons (OTitario).-P. E. Nioholis, who played for Wales against Ireland, is not a brother of Gwyn. Nicholls. He was a member of the Cardiff Quins. Glad to hear of your interest in Welsh Rugger, and that you get the "Express" still. A. Powell (Abertillery).—Received; will for- ward ae soon as possible. Constant Reader and Inquirer" (Ebbw V.tie).-S. Joubert, H. de Villiere, J. D. Krige, and J. A. Loubser were the quartette The other statement was wrorog. D. J. M." (Nelson).—It depends entirely as to whether the olub ha3 injured its players.
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I Personal Paragraphs THE WELSH RUGBY UNION have this sea- son given £g()4 to Welsh leagues and clubs to assist them. GEORGE HIRST, the Pontypool left wing, surprised the crowd last Saturday by kick- ing two beautifully-judged goals at difficult a.ngles. A good kicker has been badly needed in the team. "BEDDOE" THOMAS, Newport's popul-ar for- ward, has the dpep- sympathy of Uskside footballers and supporters of the team ,,erteT?s of the tt-am generally in the loss of his father. "Beddoe s" absence from the Newport oack against Bristol to-day was assuredly felt. CHARLIE PRITOHARD, the Newport skipper, has had hard lines as an international. With eleven We'-sh games to his credit, he might easily have besn captain of the side this season hut for the unfortunte "crocking" of hikl kmc, which has now «o> many times one that there appears TO certainty at all about "C. M." being a per- manent player ever again. THE WklLSrl MEMBERS of the Anglo-Welsh team speaks in high praise of the form show by J. P. Jones in the later matches of the Auf<trai;a«sian tour. They say t'lat the started fomewhat indifferently but iJn proved out of all knowledge, and in the la; t ewen cr eigiit garner was consister.tiy brilliant. It is the si-iicere nope of his com- patriots that he will reproduce that form next Saturday, and that he will prove hivn- cclf a worthy successor to G\vjm Nicbolls. P.C. WALLER, the Welsh International recruit, is quite a youth, bar-ey out of his I teens. Though a native of Lianeliy, he has a. res.dcTitial qualification to play for Somer- set by virtue of havicg peiii come years in one of the public schools in the cider eour.ity. Mr. T. D. Sehoficld, who referee'd tli3 match between tvomerset and the Wallabies was greatly imprereed by Waller's dashing play, and had no hesita- tion i'n supporting his claims to inter- national honoure. Captain M'Mahon, Mr. Walter Rees, and Dr. I Moran were the guests of the Lo-d Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman Ivewis -Nl-,rgan) i,ti-d the Deputy-Lord Mayor inir. J. W. Court is i at a little private lunch at the Royal on Friday. The ferll- Mayor accepted an i-n-Ata, tion to attend the dinner after the match. Some of the Wallabies profess to believe that if'Ca.be is cleverer on bj, feet than Percy Bush, but they did not pick him to play again«?t Wales. Of course, the Austra- lians' obvious retort is, "And you didn't pick Bash." IT IS ON RECORD tl-,at a young herculean -A-zoria.tio,n back. being hotly pressed by the oppjsin/g forwards, kicktd t;.e bail ior safety back to his goalkcet or. but at such a terrific rate that it took the latter's boot c'ean off. This srtory came from America, and the boots from Germany.
IWelshmen Up North .
I Welshmen Up North I SOME WELSH TEAM DOINGS Tommy Grey (Halifax and Swansea'' was born 23 years at Swansea, and has p I .y:d for the Swansea Premiers v. Merthyr. Since: joining Northern Union football he has improved greatly, and tb??S season was j t?l?cted for Yorkshire. He i? one of the! hardiest and best half-backs in Yorkshire, He gives the dummy pass to perfection, and never fails to give a pass at the right moment j when an opening is made. He hae never been left out of the Halifax team except thro-ugh injury, which is spying much, oon- TOMMY GREY. I' [Phow, GwaUow, Halifax I sidering the halves the club have at their I disposal. Standing 5ft. 5in., and scaling lct., Grey is of a genial disposition, a.nd his, friends hope he will secure his Welsh cap this season. On recent form, along with Hilton, the pair are the be&t in Yorkshire. Little John, of Salforxfc seems to have found his place at full-back. Against Swin- ton he gave a fine display, and showed much ability in getting his swe out of tight corners. Dai Rees also showed up well along wnith E. J. Thomas, the Newport and Pill Harrier forward. With Bucruer, this trio of Welsh forwards would be very difficult to beat. Claude James gave a glorious display at centre for Broughton against Rochdale, and was a thorn in the H*ornet«' side. Gunm, the old Treherbert full-back, who was transferred a short time ago from Brad- ford to Wigan, received a bad injury while playing for the first team. Gunn is a fine full-back, and Wigan are lucky in having such a man in reserve. Aberdare evidently have a lot to learn, as they were badly beaten by the weak Yoris team at York. Perhaps they have not yet mastered the rules of the game. In Baylies they seem to have a good three-quarter, and he scored a fine try at York. Jack Jones, one of the forwards, plays a very heady game, and is generally found where the ball is, and handles it like a three-quarter. Evains scored a ftne try for Ebbw Vatle against Hull Kingston Rovers, but generally they showed lack of finish, and a. good scoring three-quarter would be of immense value to them. They had as much of the play as their rivals, but broke down in scor- ing power. Jimmy Barry played well for the Rovers. Reg. Jones (Tredegar and Leeds) is now finding his form for Leeds. He had much to do with his club's victory at Bramley, and Leeds are evidently linding in Jones the one they have been seeking for. Warrirgton had to meet Wigan in the cup- tie without their four Welsh players, Thomas, Treharne, O'Neill, amd Dowell, who were not eligible to play. Jenkins, the old Ponygraig half, who plays for Warrington, I sooreda nne try for them by a dodgy r?n. Bert Jenfeins and Johnny Thomas con- tinue to play in good form for Wigan. Against Warrington, in the cup-tie semi-final, Jenkins made two certain tries, and Thomas. by his forcing runs, made a great impree- sion. According to report Mr. Glltinan, the Kangaroos'" manager, made a bet that Dai Thomas would not score against the Austra- lians, and put Heid-ke with special instruc- tions to th.a.t effect, but Dai swerved past three of his opponents in fine style and scored a glorious try. Tommy Grey went slick through their defence by feigning to pasts when he scored his try. It was regret- table to see O'Malley sent off, and the referee acted a bit too harsh in doing so.
I CARDIFF INSTITUTES' LEAGUEI
I CARDIFF INSTITUTES' LEAGUE I NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES. All Saints v. Settlement. Y. M. c. A. v. Canton Parish Church. Grange Liberals Y. Ely Paper Works. Llandaff W.M.C. v. St: Saviour's. Roath Liberals v. St. German's Grange Temperance, a bye. All matches at the rooms of the first- named institute. OARDIFF INSTITUTES. Points POint.! Plyd. for. sgst. I Canton Parish Church 8 ..40 8 Boeth Liberals 8 ;;0 13 University Settlement. 9 ..53 21 Grange Liberals 7 20 22 ■Ml Saints 7 19 25 St. 7 ..19 ..23 Grange Temperance 8 22 26 Y.M.C.A. 8 22 26 Ely Pa per Works 8 20 28 ,-t. T 15 Z7 Llandaff W.M.C. 7 12 30
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BILLIARDS WESTERN VAI/LEYS: DIVISION I. P. W. L. D. Pts. Abertillery Liberal Club.. 7 7 0 0 14 Buina Imst-,tute < 6 0 0.. 12 Abertiliery Institute 6 4 2 0.. 8 Six Bells 6 S 5 6 }fewhridK» 7 3 4 0.. 6 Cross Keys 5 2 3 4 Ebbw Va!e « 1 5 0.. 2 Risca 9 0 9 0 WESTERN VALLEYS: DIVISION II. P. W. L. D. Pts. Blaina 5 5 0 0.. It) Kisca 7 4 3 0.. 8 Abertillery Institute 4 3 1 0 6 cro-s Keys 4 2 2 0 4 Ebbw Tale + 1 3 0 2 Six Belb 4 1 34 0 Abertillery Liberal Club.. 6 15 0 2 SKITTLES CARDIFF AND DISTRICT. S. w. L. D. l'ts. Bute Docks 16 14 2 0 ..28 Holton (Barry) 16 14 2 0 28 Gr«yhoitn<l 18 12 4 0..24 Four Elms 17 11 6 0..22 Cardiff City. 15 10 5 0 20 Barry Central. 16 10 6 0 20 Roatii Liberal 16 9 7 0..18 Oddfellows 16 9 7 0.. 13 Canton Conservrttve 15 8 7 0 16 King William IV 17 8 9 0.. IS Plymoi^th Hook 16 7 9 0..1-4 New Park LiberaJ 16 7 9 0.. 1 Mi.se-.sm .16 6 ro 0 12 Mam<!v 16 6 9 1 13 e% Piih' 1 10 1:: f Irish Institute 15 5 10 0.. 10 Royal Oak 16 5 10 0.. 10 Penarth Dcck IS 6 10 .0.. 10 Central liberal 15 4 11 0.. 8 2 13 G-
ALL THE LEAGUES.* _
ALL THE LEAGUES.* I RUGBY WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP. The following are the positiona and øeoree of tht leading: South Wales amateur football clubs for matches played up to and including Saturday last:— Score Percentage P. W. L. D. F. A. oi wins. Swansea 15 12 2 1 173 43 83.33 Cardiff 13 ..10 2 1 ..119 65 80.17 Neath 12 8 3 1 ..114 27 70.83 Ho nelly 13 7 2 4 102 25 €9.23 Swport 12 3 4 0 ..109 60 66.66 P0nty pool ..16 ..10 5 1 156 65 65.62 45 50.00 Bri<i?eud 12 6 6 0 96 86 50.00 Th3 Swansea v. Pontardowe, Cardiff Captain's XV. Y. Aberavon, the Xcath v. Ystalrfora, and Wall&bje v. Neath and Aberavon combined tmm matches are not included 111 Lh" Abute table. MONMOUTHSHIRE. P. W. L. D. For. Ag. Pts. Abertillery 6 6 0 0 70 20 12 Erynmawr 6 3 1 2 39 24 8 ru.ina. 6 2 2 2 33 12 6 Pill Harriers 5 3 2 0 57 17 6 T rcdegw 5 2 1 2 28 15 6 Blaenaron 6 2 3 1 17 24 5 Oros? Key 6 2 5 1 21 18 6 ':br>Y. i 5 g 69 2 Pontnewydd 4 0 4 0 12 59 0 WESTERN VALLEY. P. W. L. D. FCT. As. Pts. Blaenau Gwent 5 4 0 1 35 0 9 Newbridge 6 4 1 1 37 12 9 J},al=. 11 7 2 3 2 12 26 8 Nan-tygk) 7 2 2 3 22 15 7 tiErnvaeii 6 3 2 1 32 23 7 Victoria 5 2 2 1 18 12 5 CwTEtiUcrv 5 2 2 1 22 12 3 Brynmawr II 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 Brynmawr Stars 6 0 6 0 0 70 0 BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT. P. W. L. D. For. A nr. Pts. Maeatec Rancrers 7 5 1 1 45 9 11 Nantymoel Excels. 9 4 4 1 20 23 9 Blnmsarw 9 3 3 3 24 20 9 Nantymoel 6 4 1 1 36 13 9 L-M-nliarran 6 3 1 2 24 10 8 Pnntycvinmer 7 3 2 1 14 23 7 Gilfach Goch 3 2 1 0 17 9 4 Cd, ('rib:r 5 1 2 2 12 23 4 Bridgend 11. 5 1 3 1 13 25 3 Cvprau United 3 0 2 1 3 24 1 Llanfraywyd .1 0 1 0 0 9 0 CARDIFF AND DISTRICT SENIOR. P. W. L. D. Pts. WVind^rers .10 9 1 0..18 Canton 8 6 1 1 13 Mackintosh 5 4 0 1 9 Grancrc-tro-n 6 4 1 1 9 Cardiff Quine. 1046a8 Adam»:own .r. 6 1 4 1..3 Cardiff Ro,er 7 1 5 1 3 2 1 1 0 2 I Whitchurctt. 7 0 6 1.. 1 Fruiterers 8 0 7 1 1 RHYMNEY VALLEY SENIOR. P. W. L. D. h. Rhymney 6 5 0 1 ..11 Fleur-de-LIs 4 3 10 6 Pontlottyn 9 2 6 1 5 Maciwn 3 2 1 0 4 Aberbarstoed 3 2 1 0 4 Caerphilly .I. 4. 1 2 1 3 Bargcod 5 0 4 1 1 RHYMNEY VAiLLET JUNIOR. P. w. Jj. D. Pts. Abertridwr 5 ? 0 3 7 Bedwas 3 2 0 1.. 5 Den. 4 2 1 1., 5 Rhymnev J,1. 2 2 0 0.. 4 Aberbar^of*! n. 4 1 1 2 4 M?rtbvr Juniors 5 0 3 2 2 Khvmnev jicSrlrts 5 0 4 1 1 NORTHERN UNION. Per- For. Agst. oent- P. W. L. D. G. T. Pts. G. T. Pts. age. Wigan 13 12 1 0 57 65 309 17 15 79 92.30 Oldham 12 U 1 0 39 53 237 14 13 67 91.66 Halifax H 10 1 0 27 45 1B9 8 14 58 90.90 Hunslet 11 8 2 1 22 32 140 16 18 56 77.27 Wakefield T. 13 9 3 1 28 59 233 19 21 101 73.07 Baftey 13 9 J 1 21 30 132 19 20 98 73.07 Runcoffn 11 8 3 0 14 29 115 15 13 69 72.72 Ebbw Vale. 14 9 4 1 22 45 17'9 23 27 133 67.85 Keizhley 13 8 4 1 36 49 219 14 28 112 65.38 Huddersfleld 15 8 5 2 24 40 168 26 27 133 60.00 Let-.b 12 7 5 0 22 25 119 19 15 83 58.33 Pnlford 1275024 29 136 22 24 116 58.33 Merthyr Tydfil.. 12 6 5 1 15 29 117 31 24 134 54.16 Hull .16 8 7 1 43 52 242 24 33 156 53.12 Leeds -M 7 7 0 26 39 169 24 27 129 50.00 St. Helena 12 6 6 0 25 31 143 29 33 1S7 5(1.00 Dewsoury 12 6 6 0 25 26 128 23 25 121 or, Swinton 15 7 8 0 20 23 109 16 33 131 46.66 Warrington 12 5 6 1 25 24 122 18 23 105 45.83 Hull K. R. 12 5 6 1 35 35 175 26 32 148 45.83 Drolthton B. 12 5 6 1 24 25 123 20 35 148 45.83 Bradlord 14 6 8 0 26 33 151 31 3J 179 42.85 Barrow. 11 4 7 0 17 16 82 24 35 153 36.36 Treherbert 12 4 8 0 13 13 65 1? 34 126 33.33 Mid-Rhondda 3138010 16 63 25 32 146 27.27 Widnes 11 2 S 1 14 17 79 21 27 1 23 22.72 York 13 2 10 1 23 23 115 34 54 230 19.23 Barry 13 2 11 0 7 14 56 40 73 2S9 15.38 Aber<Iar« 12 1 11 0 16 22 98 41 64 274 8.33 fiochd?ie H.12 1 II 0 7 12 50 29 33157 8.33 Bramley 12 1 11 0 11 16 70 38 70 286 8.33 ASSOCIATION SOUTH WALES: DIVISION I. r.W.L.D.For.'g.Pt? Mardv. 4 4 0 0 16 3 8 Merthyr 5 3 2 0 12 10 6 Milford United 5 3 2 0 11 9 6 Cardiff City. 4 2 2 0 12 9 4 CTvmpark 4 2 2 0 5 7 4 Ton Pentre 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 Barry District 3 1 2 0 5 6 2 c<»-an?ea 4 1 3 0 6 2 Jr.¡,i>w Vale. 3 0 3 0 318 0 SOUTH WALES: DIVLSIO-N I.I. P. W. L. D. For. Ag. Pts. Aberiant 5 4 0 1 17 7 9 Ton Pentre Rrrervoo 2 200 6 2 4 Mardy Reserve 4 1 2 1 611 3 Barry West End 3021 26 1 Barry Dock Albion.. 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 Oiersu 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 Cwmpark Resc-ires 2 0 2 0 3 5 0 RHTMNET VALLEY: DIVISION I. P. W. L. D. For. Ai. Us. Ten Pentre 3 3 0 0 9 3 6 Treharris  3^01 63 5 Aberd.m 2 2 0 0 61 4 2 1 1 0 4 4 2 Merthyr Town 3 0 2 1 0 6 1 Cwmpark 4 0 4 0 512 0 RHYMNEY VALLEY: DIVISION II. P. W. L. 1). For. Ag. is. Gllfach 4 3 0 1 11 4 7 Troedyrhiw 4 2 0 2 7 4 6 At,raman 5 2 1 2 6 1 6 Cwm .3 2 1 0 11 4 4 New Tredegar 4 1-21 4 9 3 Drdlinog 4 1 2 1 6 8 3 I)owlais 3 0 0 3 4 4 3 Nelson 2 1 1 0 4 4 2 Bargoed 5 0 5 0 7 15 0 Note—Treh*rris Reserve*' points deducted. RHYMNEY VALLEY: DIVISION III. P. W. L. D. For. Ag. Pts. Pontlottyn Reserves. 8 5 0 3 25 11 13 Abertvsswgr 8 6 1 1 25 10 13 Trehar-ris Juniors ..6 5 1 0 27 9 10 yt.r3d Myndch 9 5 4 0 30 20 10 Troedrhiwfwch 9 4 4 1 24 23 9 New Tredegar B. B 2 4 2 16 18 6 lAberbanroed 9 3-60 16 32 6 Dowlais Reserves 4 2 1 1 8 11 5 .^enghenydd 9 1 5 3 18 23 5 Brit-hdir 7 1 4 2 13 23 4 BedLnog Reserves 14 1 11 27 3 Note—Pootlottyn v. Bedlinog game deducted. ENGIMH DIVISION I. P. W. L. o. P. A. Pte. Everton 16 11 2 445 22 25 Newcastle United 16 14 325 22.. 21 34anoheker United 15 94 234 27 20 Shtmetd Wednesday 15 7 3 5 26 20 19 Sunderland 16 9 7 0 .38 22 18 Aston Villa 15 6 3 623 17 18 Blackburn .Ravens. 15 6 3 623 19 18 Liverpool 17.. 85 128 28 17 Bristol. City 16 55 6 19 24 16 Manchester City 15 66 3 29 27 15 Woolwich Arsenal. 16 6 7 321 21 15 Xott« County 14 6 6 2 18 15 14 Sheffield United .16.. 5 7 4 20 27 14 Chelsea .17.. 5.. II 423 35 14 Nottingham Forest .16.. 6 9 1 25 26 ..13 Freston North End 16 9 .2 19 21 12 Leicester Fosse 15 3 6 6 20 31 12 Middlesbrough 15 '¡ 7 5 20 27 11 16 4 9 323 40 11 Bradford City 15 29 5 12 22 9 CARDIFF WEDNESDAY. P. W. L. D. Pts. Thistles .?. 10 10 00 20 rlI!i" fl9 g. g Ponarth Parish Church 10 6 0 1.. 19 Pennrth Wednesday 10 6 3 1 "013 C13m-ga;den 10 5 4 1.. U Whartons .11 4 52 10 Barry Shop At.3 7 5 2 0.. 10 Canton 8 3 2 3.. 9 Barry Bomflly 123 65 9 1 vy 11 2 72 6 Caerphilly 10 2 71 5 Centrals 92 70 4 Maypoleona 9 1 7 1.. 3 IMrect Trading. 10 0 91_ 1 AIR RIFLE SHOOTING BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT. S. W. L. D. Pta. Y.M.C.A. (Bridgend) 5 5 0 0.. 10 Coytrahen 7 5 2 0.. 10 st. Ultyd's (Bridgend) 5 4 1 0.. 8 Merthyr.navrr 5 4 1 0.. 8 Ff*!dau Institute (Garw).. 6 3 V3 0 6 J G.W. R (Tondu) .? 5 2 3 0.. 4 J t. John's (Tondu) 6 1 5 0.. 2 St. Robert's (Tondu) 6 1 5 0.. 2 1,.Imtzl 2 1 1 0.. 2 Ew,ny 2 1 1 0 2 Hope Institute (Bridgend) 1 0 1 0 0 OARiDlLFF AND DISTRICT. S. W. L. D. Pts. .Atlss 13 12 1 0 24 Victoria .13 .12 1 0 24 Albert 13 11 2 0..22 Duke of York 13 10 2 1 21 Adelphi 13 10 0 20 Engineers 14 "8 5 1..17 Splott Conservative. 13 8 5 0 16 Tudor 13 7 6 0 14 Oak 156 7 1 11 La«<dowB0 .13 4 8 1 9 York 134 9 0 8 Stag 122 q 1 5 S-plotland .12 2 10 0 4 Cardiff Ctt? 13 0 H 0 0 i1a:tf 1 g U g:: 0 CARDIFF AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. S. W. L. D. lio. Birohcrove 12 12 0 0..24 Penarth P.g.A. 12 11 1 0 22 Grange Gasworks 11 9 2 0 18 Dowlaie 11 8 0 16 Llandongh 11 8 3 0.. 16 St. Peter's Social 10 8 3 1.. 13 Univ,bmity Settlement 12 6 6 0 12 Victoria. Institute 11 6 5 0 12 Grange Liberal Institute.. 10 5 4 1 11 Grange TcmpeT=ee 11 4 6 1.. 9 St. Peter's.?. 11 4 7 0? 8 St. Agnes 12 3 9 0 6 Hannah-street .11 2 8 1.. 5 S-aitrnee,d-haU 11 2 9 0.. 4 Qt. German's 12 2 10 0 4 T.M.C.A. 10 0 10 0 0 BARRY. S. W. D. L. Pts. Hibernian 10 8 0 2 16 Don 1080 2..16 Y.M.C.A, 10 8 0 2 16 Star 106 0 4 12 West End 10 5 1 4 11 R-A.O.B. 10 5 0 5 10 Bovai 10 5 0 5 10 Barry Dock CtonservaAtve.. 10 4 0 6 8 Cadeston Conservative 10 3 1 6 7 Liberal 10 3 0' 6 Workmen's Institute 10 2 0 8.. 4 Wyndkam .10 1 a 9 9 MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING WESTERN DIVISION. S. W. L. D. Pts. Maewteg 4 4 0 0 8 Ogrnore V:we 4 3 1 0 6 Bryn 5 2 3 0 4 UaneU? ? 3 1 2 0 2 St. Bride's and S'thernd'n 4 1 3 6 2 St. David's (Carmarthen). 3 0 3 0.. 0 CARDIFF AND DISTRICT. S. W. L. D. raa. St. Ffetgan's 4 3 1 0 8 Cadoxtoa 3 3 0 0 6 Bedwas 5 3 2 0 6 Barry 5 a 3 0 4 Birchgro^e 3 1 2 0 2 Wharton. 4 0 4 0 0 •The pontoons in the above tables do not incdiode to-dau^e amtahee. 40 # t: t
I Draws for Third Round.!…
I Draws for Third Round. I MR. J. R. DAVIES. Law 5 (The Throw-in).—When the ball is in touch a player of the opposite side to that which played it out shall throw it in from the point on the touch-line where it left the field of play. The player throw- ing the ball must stand on the touoh-line facing the field of play, and shall thro-w the ball in over his head with both hands in any direction, and it shall be in play when thrown in. A goal shall not be scored from a thrown-in, and the thrower shall not again play until the ball has been piayed by another player. This law is complied with if the player has any part of both feet on the line when he throws the ball in. Those two smart Cardiff clubs, the Mack- intosh and the United, attracted a big- crowd for their league match last Saturday, and gave the spectators a very fine exhibition. Two or three good judges whom I met after the game .8,aid that it was one of the finest games they had seen for some time. Juat my luck to miss it! By the death of Mr. J. R. Davies the game has lost one of its most enthusiastic sup- porters. The Rhymney Valley in particular will miss hint, for up to this season the genial presence of "Jack" could always be guaranteed at any function, particularly up Pontlottyn way. No one could have given more whole-hearted service whether for club, league, or in a wider field of operation. Fosaibly he was too generous of himself and his powers, and he will long be remembered by those who can appreciate a worthy co- worker. Mr. Davies lived to see one of his ambitions realised when Pontlottyn, the club for which he acted as secretary, won the South Wales Jnnior Cup after many disappoint- ments. He had not a little to do with the formation of the Rhymney Valley League. and for several years was a member of the c;>mm.ittee of the South Wales Football Association, where he was one of its most valued members. The code can ill afford to lose such a worker, and his memory will always be kept fresh by all who had the privilege to know him. Aberdare, Treharris, and Barry District were all away playing Western league matches last Saturday. Aberdare picked up a point at Weymouth, but the other two returned home pointless. The heavy defeat of Treharris wanted reading two or three times before one could realise that the Rove re' win was so decisive; but the three local clubs still hold very respectable posi- tions on the merit table, and may yet recover from the temporary set-back. It is a, long way yet to the end of the season, but the three are all doing very well at home, a.nd a few points picked up in away matches will tell a tale. Blaina have been doing very well this season, both in the matter of winning matches and of substantial financial support. From the treasurer's point of view the outlook is distinctly encouraging. Losing the cup-tie last week was a disappointment, but in Troedyrhiw they had opponents who have simply walked over the earlier opposition. Troedyrhiw sustained their fine cup form, but I will include a note from a friend who saw the giame, without knowing any of the players, and on whese judgment I can rely. A considerable amount of interest was evoked in the meeting of these teams in the second round of the junior cup. After the manner in which Blaina vanquished the Monmouth toani (6 to 1) in the last round, and being drawn at home again, their sup- porters had great hopes of their winning their way into the next round. On the other hand, Troedyrhiw Stars oame with a fine reputation that few clubs can boast of this season, and that is an unbroken record, and the people who turned up to see the great struggle were not disappointed, but had a good run for their money. The game right up to the finish was anyone's, so to speak, for although Blaina in the end were a goal in arrears, they stuck to their guns, and worked hard to make the scores level. The best goal of the match was Troedy- rhiw's first goal (the first of the game), being the outcome of a pretty passing movement I right up from their own territory, completely out-manoeuvring the home defence, and the beautiful drive the inside right scored with wae a fitting reward. Although somewhat lighter than the home team, the "nippy" little Stars for the first half an hour or so more than held their own. Before half-time Blaina scored their only go-al from a well- placed corner. In the second half one of the Blaina backs had the mortification of scor- in-g the second and winning goal for the Stars. Towards the finish the avoirdupois of the home club a.nd the heavy state of the ground and ball began to tell on the Stars, but they played up plnckilv until the end, and so won one of the best games, if not the best, I ha/ve seen this season. The match at Cwm, as was to be expected, was a big attraction, and the Albicns by beating Oaerleon now for the first time enter the third round of the cup, and the knowing ones whisper that the North Mon- mouthshire club will be seen figurine; in the final. That the ga.me is fast taking firm root in the Western vadêysis getting self- evident, and proba-bly a great deal of the present enthnsiasm is to the credit of Mr. Powell and his Monmouthshire league orsani-sation. Owm will now play the South WVales Borderers, who defeated Gilfach. There is a lot of uncertainty as to the correct ties for next round of the senior and junior cups. Throitgh the courtesy of the Association secretary I am enabled to give the "pairs" ae they came out of the hat at the meeting last Saturday. I SENIOR CUP. (On or before 23rd of January). Swansea United v. Merthyr Town. Lianeliy v Cwmparc. Mardy Corinthians v. Ton Pentre. I Aberdare v. Treharris. I JUNIOR CUP. I (On or before the 9th of January). CWlIl Albion v. South Wales Borderers. Troedyrhiw Stars v. Milford Reserves. Barry Island v. Cogan Old Boys. Bedlinog or New Tredegar or Brithdir v. Lewis Merthyr. I shall have more to say when the dates creep a bit nearer, but one cannot help referring in passing to the two games which will hold the attention at Aberdare and Mardy. The neighbours have been paired aa surely as if the area had been divided up into local districts. As the whole of the "gate" goes to the two competing clubs, Aberdare and Treharris will have a goodly sum between them. The same remark applies to Mardy and Ton Pentre. The pity is the ground will not so readily accommodate a big crowd, such as can comfortably be invited to the Aber- dare Athletic ground. And there is certain to be an attendance of some thousands desi- rous of witnessing this cup match between the Rihondda rivals. The Oogan-Splott Wesleyan and Barry Island-Lysa-gt's were two keen cup-ties, which resulted in wins for the home clubs, and the two will now have to qualify for semi-nnal position. No, the clubs were not t;emi-final p,Tii They were all put in the bat together, and drawn out in pairs.
SOUTH WALES LEAGUE-DIV I.…
SOUTH WALES LEAGUE-DIV I. —WHO'S WHO? I [By SOCCERITE."] I I EBBW VALE TOWN EBBW VALE TOWN" are also in Division I. Monmouthshire League. J. SUTHERLAND (prudent).—The genial host of the Forge Hammer. Soccer in Ebbw Vale has bcon kept alive through his efforts. C. G. NOBLE (oh-a irman).-Pregi des over a dozen oommitteemon with a strong hand. Devoted to his work. F. G. GUNTER (ma??er and treaauirer).— Engaged at the ste?I works. P???)-r, ?ith the preaid?t- ConseJ.en, and conducts his' ounces with exceptional &bility. > C. DAIN'lON (s^rctary•—rTrst x year as secre- t?ry. Pt?viom?ly idj entified with jum?or football. Delivers postcards to players, takes out club notices of matches him- self, to save expense. Working well against big edds. D. DAVIES and W: RICHARDS (trainers).- Stick to their gu-ns, and are corning oai as eicver masseurs- Both capable wortosrs. GOáL:- H BAINTdN.—One) of the old 'VàJåaœ. Not in his best form at Present. Traimem! Keep your eyes on the Old Firm. H. J. WEIGHT.-Plays vice Bamton occasion- ally. Very safe. FUlLBACKS AARON LL<)YD.-S]Pc"iY and resourceful.  b b?w VaUajas when Assisted the oris^n^'1 Ðhbw Valians when they worn the three oups. B. FRYERS.—-Playing rattling game at left. Pretty player. Worth watching. M. PlLCr (captain).Play at right or left. Very useful. Hardly up to his old form. HALF-BACKS. W. TAGG (right half) .-St-erli n,g player. Feeds his forwards. Knows where to place the ball. G. BKOWN (centre)-—Was very popular when with the old team. Plays a good game when he turns out. Business prevents him regularly playing- G. AUSTIN (Connah s Quay)..—The latest cap- ture. At left halt he is showing gireat promise. Keen and speedy. A. BDWKFI&-VerY -handy at centre or right half. "Plays the ball to the right man. at the right time. FORWARDS:— G. HUGHE& (Hereford City)-Good dribbler. Clever at ahort passes. Outside right suits him. T. W-HITCOMBE (inside rag>ht).—Son<ny is in great form. Dead shot. Has scored the majority of goale the team have had this season. y "LAURIE" WRIGHT (OODJtre forward).—Very fast. Follows the ball. Payees and shoots well. E. J. DAVIES (inside left).-yamtO lis a trioky little player. Although a dwarf, fre- quently bea.te big. burly opponents. W. BAILEY (outside left).-Has turned out in only two maXohes, but pleased the critics by his good exhibition. J. BROWN (Weyroouth).-Plays alternately with Bailey. Smart and "heady." Com- m* placer. WILLOWTOWN GROUND is a, poor pitch, and the gates an very small. The Northern
I THE LAMBS AIR RIFLE CLUB
THE LAMBS AIR RIFLE CLUB (Merthyr and District League Champions, 1907-08), Winners of the D. A Thomas Challenge Cup and Welsh Individual Championship Cup. RECORD:—30 MATCHES FIRED WiON, 30; LOST, NIL. TEAM'S AVERAGE PER MATCH, 371.1. Top Row:—J. Williams, G. H. Chamberlain, W. H. Baker, A. F. Berry, A. Jones, W. M. Maodoiiald, A. Drew. Second Row:—Evan Owen, B. T. Hlavard (captain), F. Chapman, Tom Jones. [Photo by Owen, 'Merthyr. Bottom Ro'w: J. Tthorne, W. Rowe. [Photo by Owen, MerthyT.
Air Rifle Notes.
Air Rifle Notes. [By BULL'S EYE." Cardiff and District League The first round of the Dewiar Cup, which was fought out this week, saw the finest aeries of matches yet decided on one night in the history of the league. While some of tho results were fotregroaiie conclusions, it was still interesting to see the good fight put up by the weaker ones, who in each case were drawn against one of the first rankers. Chief honours go to the Duke of York, who finished 383. the highest Walsh, score in a cup or league match this season. They were opposed by the Tudore, who with 347, made quite a respectable show against such phenomenally high scorimg. Starting off with a couple of 31e by ROBS and Fred Vowles, two 32's by A. Lee and BucAnill followed. This was going strong, but better was to follow, for the brothers Little tacked up 33 apiece, young Pete's effort being a fim one. The Tudors were now 17 behind, and with this big advan- tage the Duke boys slarted the second half in graaid style. Sid Grant opened with a per- fect poeaibde, and Atkins followed with 34. Then alter iieboai had returned 31, oame the loaders' first failure. Carter only beaxug able to aaoot 27. Jack Miliar (33) and Wait Wills (31) brought to a conclusion taie highest scor- ing' miatcli this seaj»on. The Oaks are always at their beet against the Atlas. When the teams met earlier in the season) in a league match, the Oaks looked wimnera all over unitil the tenth man. Nearly the same thing happened in the cup- tie—in fact, at this position the teams were level, and this after Harding had dropped three to Edgar Pritchard, the Atlas captaiu. With Morgan dropping Jive next man to W. Smith, all hopes the Oaks may have had of winning were dashed to the ground, for, thouigh Jack Powell is an excellent sihot, he could not hope to take nline from Lagm. licreover, thy old Windsor man, when it comes to the pinch., is a hard mam to ta-ke even a. point from, and this Powell iou-nd, for, though the Oaks captain was in irre- proachable form and returned a magnificent possible, Lagcs stuck to hdm like a leech, and fimiaibed 34. A truly great-"bout between the pair. The Yorks created a eurpause by knocking out Splott Conservatives from further com- petition, the final score being 349-348. The Conservatives were unlucky in having one of their best shott3 fail them, Simmonds being u«itable to get going. This. undoubtedly, cost the Conservatives the match, for Chamber'aiii was in his happieet mood, and gave his side a lead, which proved to be a w mnlllg one. The Victorias again beat 370, their oppo- nents, Cardiff City, aJao showing surprisingly good form for 343. W. J. Baker, A. Sprigsa, an<I Bill Millar returned nice 33s for the Victorias, while for the City Griffiths opened with 33 against Belmont's 32. Yet, again, the Lansdowne failed to raise a full team, the Alberts, who, in any case, would have won, having practically a wal'k- over. Tom Jones improved the shining hour by bettering his average with a neat 34, and Llew. Dickens put up a nice 33. Possibles seemed the order of the evening, for Fred Brown registed a third. The Adelphi were not pressed at any stage, for, with the exception of Mayo and P. Ward, Splotlands were not in their usual form. Of the week's league contests the Atlas-Duke of York stands, ou-t on its own. It was a verita-hle beattle of giants, the old warriors gaining the verdict by two points from the Duke men. The Atlas went right away at the start with a long lead, and it was only a ftne possible by Jack Millar, by which he picked up four from W. Smith, that reduced the winniimg majority. Tommy Parkin, Frank Lush, and Edgar PTitchard shot 33s for the As, Sid Grant (33), the 6rotbeqig Little, and Rebori giving Jack Millar material hetp. for the losers. The Alberts again scored well with 381 against the Engineers' 360. Fred Hill, J. Hoeie, and Ted Edwards finished 34s for the As, Burmip returning a like totaJ for the losers. Merthyr League The good. attendance at the league meet- Th,? go( ??ing a sustained intcM?st. Tbm Dancer, iate of CardHf. and now of the Vulcan, Merthyr, was co-opted on the Merthyr League Committee. Tom's experience shoufd prove valuable to the Merthyr League. The week's best match was between the undefeated Aberfan and the Macks at Dow- lais, Aberfan winning a fine matoh by five points—570-365. Thomas and A. Jones were the winners' best with 33 each. For the Macks W. Davies (1) had the hardest of luck with a splendid 34. Better luck next time, Bill! The Bees had a shoot-over, the Cow bridge beisreg defunct, but their total of 329 can easily be improved upon. The Gordons v. Volunteers ended in an easy win for the Kilts-361-331. For the Gordons Tom Beach and Hales with 33 each were best, Sergeant M'Nally and Smith making 31 for the Volunteers. Beach hae a fine average this season. The Mardy-Lambe match proved exciting. With two men to go the Lambs were leading I I by four points. A bad 26, however, sealed their fate, and they w-ore defeated, the totals being 347-344. Gay and Bryant shot 32 for the Mardys. Bryant's effort was a ftræ one, and worth 34. The M.E.Tù had an easy win over a weak Peintrebaeh team, the final being 344-324. Oaiby, juTur., was the w.?mers' be?? ?th 32, Edgar Watkins getting 31. Once more Golds- worthy heads the list for Pontrebach. Thi? has happened mry often this &eason. Good boy, J. R.! The Merthyr Conservatives had a rest this week, but will be out om the warpath agaiii next Tuesday. E. P. NASH (Treasurer). (T,b,e Lambs, Air Bifle Club). 11 1 ■ ■ 1 ■ ■" 1 ■ Next week's fixture, Aberfasi (the unde- feated) v. Gordons, is creating a lot of into- rest. Who will win? We shall know next Wednesday. Cardiff and District Association The chief topic this week is the defeat of the Pfemarth P.S.A. by the Birchgirove. Both sides shot splendidly, a.nd for Birch grove each man made 30 or more, with only one excep- tion. By failing to win t".PS.A. lost their three years' record. Birchgrove deserved to vin, and are now top ÍID: the table. LLaudough made their highest score of 364 against the CfraDge liberal; 559. Although no exceptional scores were niade, it is pleas- ing to note that every man shot well. The Liberals were very much off-colour. University Settlement only soraped thraa.gh with a score of 339 against St. German's, the Saints making 321. Their luck is in. ¡ The Gas Wors also came off best with a I very small score, omiy putting 0110 349 against I the Dowlais' 346. They will have to do better than this if they intend to win againet St. Paul's next week, who put on 359 againet the, Dowlais this week, and this score eeems abouit their average. Bridgend and District. I The Y.M.C.A. visited St. John's, the former winning by 22 poinits. Scores 354-352. The winners' best scores were 32 bv Bees Watts, and 31's by T. G. Llewellyn- and S. Simmonds; 30'a by H. Hughes, W. G. Beard, S, Randall, and A. A. Saunders were the losers' best. The G.W.R. failed to raise a team to shoot their match with St. Illtyd's, and conae- quenfcly St. Illtyd's shot off and claimed the points, the score being 361-thedr highest this season. The beet scores were 33'8 by J. A. Evans and D. R. Jamee, 32 by J. J. Thomas, a.nd 31's by W. Parkins, W. J. Vincerot, and F. W. Brown. Due credit must be given St. Illtyd's for this good score, but, at the same time, a different thing shooting without oppo- nents. Ffaltiau were at home to St. Robert s, and gained an easy victory351-312. Ffaldau's best scores were 31 's by H. H. Johnson, Idris Rogers, D. Willianw. acnd E. J. King, and 30's by F. W. Lougher, C. Burrows, and W. Lewis. J. Murphy was the only otue to reach 30 for the losers. This score (351) confirms wha.t I ga;d in last week's notes that the FfaJdau I are making good scores at home, but collapse completely when visiting. It is to be hoped I that in the near future this fault will be 1 remedied. Will club secretaries please return their scores to the league secretary as soon a.fter the match as possible. LAST NIGHT'S MATCHES I' BARRY LEAGUE. Hibernian.. Royal. J. M'Donald 4 5 4 4 4 4 5-31 J. Griffiths 4 4 5 4 4 5 4-30 J. Barry..3 445 35 4-28 W. "Winch.4 4 3 4 44 5—28 M. Carrol .4 4 4 4 44 f—28 H. Williams 4444443-27 C. Jtohnston '3443 44 4—28 A. Drew .4 4 4 4 4 4 4—28 i Mike Finn 4444444-23 J. Taylor ..3 3 344 5 5—27: W. Belt .5-45 4 5 3—30 W. Lane.. 5455444-31 M'Aleavey ..4 34 4 4 4 4—27 C. Palmer ..4 5'4 3 4 4 4—28 W. Phillips 4 4 5 5 5 4 4—31 J. Palmer ..3435454-26 G. Giggs .4545544-31 J. Parry .4454 3 45—29 W. Thomas 4454444-29 W. Rmdo ..5 45454 4—31 W. Lewis ..4 5 3 5 5 4 4—30 T. Buckler 445444429 O'Donnell..44 4 4 3 3 5-27 C. Griffiths 54 4 544 3O Total slie Total. 344 "Don. Barry West End. A. Harding 4 4 4 5 4 5 4-30 T. Harris ..4 3,5 3 4 4 3.-26 A. Williams 4343443-25 J), "Williims 4454545-31 E. Davies ..4 4 4 4 54 5—50 J. Lewi-s ..4 4 4 4 445—29 W. Oliver ..4344343-25 W.Tapscott 454334 4—27 A. Dunn .5 4 4 5 4 4 4—30 W. Scott ..4 3,4 2 3 4 4-24 H. Jones ..5 4 5 4 4 5 3—30 J. C. Morris 3 4 4 4 4 4 4—27 C. Bice 44 45 5 5 5—32 A. Lee 44 5 4 4 5 4—30 E. Walters 5 5 4 3 4 4 5—30 J. Harrhy ..54 5 45 44—31 W. Wet?.11 5 5 4 5 4 5 5-M O. Thomas 4 4 4 5 4 44—29 'F. I?ge ..5444454-M J. James ".5454444-30 T. Cook 5 5 4 4 3 4 4—29 1. -E?a?is 4 4,3 4 5 4 4-2s D. Arthurs 4 5 4 5 4 4 4-30 W. Coles ..544444'4-29 Total 354 Total 341 .Hatry Y.M.C.A.-R. White, 27; A. Webber, 30; D. Johnson, 26; H. White, 30; G. Morgan, 28; T. Tarrant, 27; A. S. Davies, 28; G. Badcwhafe, 39; J. Isaac, 31; S. J Howell, 29; 1 .D. Harries, 30; G. Jenkins, 29-total" 344. ¡ Barn- Dock Con?rratiTes—G. Dainton, 28; T. Pea,rso?, 27; W. PaUner. 26; J. Pearce, M; C. Tillcry, Pearson, Storm. 30; W; Ha.i?.29; A. Dunn, 28; A. 26; F. Lewis, 28; H. Butler, 28; A. Denning, 28* J. W illiams, 26—total, !!4.. BhONDDA VALLEYS LEAGUE. I *Ferndale Conservatives—D. J. Jones, 26; W. VVatk'ns, 27; J. Herebrt, 25; H; Clarke, 29; H. Palmer, 26; E. Stone, 29; D. J. Jones, jnnior, 27; P. Palmer, 25; W. Brown, 31; J. M'Devilt, 27; F. Lo«ke, 32; W. Head, 27-tota.1 331. • Hibernians—P. Power, 28; G.. H. Thomas^ 29; W. Elston, L6; F> Davies, 22; J. Davies, 23; G. Evans, 14; P. Coughlin, 28; W. O'Brien, 31; J.gtngg, 23;. E. Elston, all, T. Baynham, 28; B. Kelly, 34- 1 total, 317. ♦RoyaJ—D. Davies, 32; W. Thomas, 28; J. Evans, I 3o; C. Conner, 32; G. Webber, 26; W. illiams, 28; D. L. Davies, 32; W. Roberts, 32;, J. Blow, 32"; G. Thomas, 29; F. Thomas, 33; T. Roberts, 35-total, 369. Piomsr—R. Hammond, 32; J. Davies, 30; T. Davies, 32: E. Dav'es,. 27; D. E. Williams, 31; H. H. Big, 31; 0. Thomas, 29; W. Thomas,, 27; T. Price, 29; W. Scott, 31; J. Murray, 31; J. Williams, W-total, 363. -G-obe-R. Edwards. 33; G. Woods, 30; W. Millard, 28; T. Keefe, 28; J. Williams. 29; J. Bassant, 30; A Bessant, 31; S. Evan?, 32; T. Hampton, 31; A. Davies, 30; F. CounseH, 32; H. ka,m: 4. Davies, Pentre Band-R. Pritchard, 29; F. Collier, 33; D. Lewi-s, 27; J. Robinson, 31; W. Powellstone, 27; S. Phillips, 32; W. Jenkins, 31; G. Evans, 25; T. Morgans, 33; M. Davies, 24; J. Bailey, 29; J. Jones, 551. 30—total, LICENSED VICTUALLERS' LEAGUE. CARDIFF BarbaTians-R. Allison, 30; E. Lewis, 26; T. Davies, 27; B. Hurford, 32; E..Jones, 27; L. Hepenstall, 31; T. Wade, 27; H. MatthewsJ 30; F. Spry, 28 ? H. Davie, 33; F. Proaeer, 32; B. F.' Stain, 29—total, 352. »Anglesea—H. Hill, 31; J. Shaw, 27; J. M'Guinnoss, 30; F. James, 27; F. Proctor, 28; W. Young, 22; T. Ellis, 55: H. Richards, 27; J. M'Carthy, 28; E. Shea, 29; J. Smith, 32-total for 11 men, 306. ♦Anchor—W. Burris, 31; J. Bryan, 30; F. Preedy, 33; w. Pritchard, 31; C. James, 29; J. Hill, 31; J. Ludftick, 32; E: Edwards, 30; J. Marrs, 32; O. James, 25; D. Davies, 29-total, 364. Bristol aud South Wales-G. Evlott, 30; T. G. Egers, 26; D. Wood, 28; W. 28; F. Farr, 25; A. Hood, 30; A Moss, 25; E. Brown, 27; L. Lewis, 28; H. Cox, 30; J. Williams, 30; G. Nicholls, 29— total, 336. W. H. MORGAN (Secretary). (The Lamlhs Air Me Olub). CARDIFF ASSOCIATION LEAGUE. Llandongh—B. F- Loirman, 30; T. Burge. 31; G. H. Cole, 32j! W. Jptiah, 28; David, junior, 32; G. Hill, 31; W. Fowler, 31; J, David, senior, 31; H. Howe, 32; T. Bennett, 30; V. Wllkins, 26; W. Ackland, 30— total, 364. -Orange Liberate—B. Phillips. 26; T. Beddoe, 28; B. Carnell, 26; G. Hancock, 29; E. Smith, 29; G. Cleverly, 31; E. D. Beable, 29; T. Porter, 28; J. W. Vau?han, 29; W. Sharman, 27; F. C. Bullock, 28; G. Lloyd, 29—total, 339. BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Y.M.C.A.—A. L. Ward, 27; C. Harris, 30; C. Da.vies, 30; A. W. Hardwick, 27; J. M'Lellan, 30; T. G. Llowellytt., 31; Rees Watts (captain), 32; H. X. fi-pyntzyk, 28; S. Simmonds, 31; D. W. Edwards, 30; W. G. Simmonds, 29; E. J. Thomas, 2.1-total, 354. •St. John's—A. J. Bailey, 24; n. Hughes, 30; S. J. Lewis, 28; J. Richmond, 27; J. Thompson, 29; P. Richmond, 26; W. B. Beard, 30; E. Rock, 21; Alf. Beard, 30; S. Randall, 30; W. Mottram, 29; A. A. Sahders, 30-total, 332. *St. Illtyd's—W. Thomas, 30; H. B. Hutchison, 29; J. A. Evans, 33; F. James. 29; R. Evans, 29; W. Parkins, 31; W. J. Vincent, 31; J. J. Thomas, 32; D. Jones 26; F. W. Brown, 31; D. James, 27; D. R. James (captain), 33—total, 362. I G.W.B. failed to raise a team. •Ffaldwu—F. W. Laugher, 30; Wm. Thomas, 29; H. H. Jobmson, 31; Idris Rogers, 31; Tom Lane, Z7; W. Jaoob, 26; C. Burrows, 30; D. WHJriams, 31; A. Whit- taker, 26; E. J. King, 21; Bees Samt (captain), 29; Wm. Lewis, 3O-total, 361. St. Robert's—D. Maloney, e3; T. Davies, 27; F. Feeley, 24; M. Griffin, 22; R. Fodoy, 26; J. RIley, 28: E. CDonaeil, 27; T. Kinsella, 27; M. Healey, 25; J. Butler, 25; P. Soite, 28; J. Murphy, 30—total, 312. i ABBBDABE LEAGUE. *I,amb and Flag Abemman-W. Price 30 J. H .T5 ndD.Fd 24; M. Bro;?n, '22; uanning, 27; H. Harper, 29; A. Howells, 9; A. Roach, Z3; D. Davies, 9; G. Allen, 27; J. Stanton, 29; G. Roberts, 30-total, 334. Band Institute, Aberdare—T. Jenkins, 28; J. Manley, a; L Lawrance, 28; F. Compton, 25; D. Cottle, 27; Fe, 21; J, "21; B. Munden, 9 ;Pr;, 25; J. Arkright, 17; J. Edgeler, 21; D. Howells, 25— total, 30.).
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Miniature Rifle Notes. By -22 I The mmiatare rifle shooting movement achieved no greater snocees than when it penetrated the War Office Buildings. A rifle razig-e has just been erected for the use of I the War Office Staff ia Whitehall, and practi caily every member of the War Office Staff is a member of the 0100. In addition, the club has adopted the aperture sigiit, and, surely, this indicates that in the near futures rifle shooting may supersede musketry even at the War Office headctua/rtera. It will be interesting to watch how the authorities at Hythe School of Musketry regard the use of aperture sights at Whitehall. South Wales clubs with ranges oif 100 yards anighit well try the latest dodge of one of the best known clubs in England, who, weather permitting, hold a monthly shoot b:\< moonlight. The secretary of the club referred to tells me that the target was often xnissed at the November shoot. The highest score made (N.R.A. marking) was 25, and the lowest score was 12. A typical card, and one which, took the third prize, was 0-0-2-2-3-2-2-5-2. The Lianeliy club are to be congratulated on fa;tling into line with the majority of clubs in the country by adopting aperture Eights. The difference in the interest taken by club members is marvellous, and now no less than five tihoueand rounds of ammuni- tion are used by the club—a bigger quantity than is used by the majority of clubs in twelve months. Mr. H. S. Burn, the ener- getic secretary, is justly proud of the flourishing state of his club. The number of shooting, members is large enough for the club to have formed nine teams, who shoot matches against one another- on the league principal. Only one other club in the kingdom—the Midland Railway. Club—is able to do this. Mr. Burn hopes to shortly organise ail open competi- tive meeting at Lianeliy. the chief individual competition having a prize-list- of X10. Newport were disagreeably surprised with the result of their return league match at Blaina. They found the hiltoen at their best, and, with Page and Tannery each putting on possibles and Pitman helping himself to 99, Newport were beaten by no leas than 31 .points—their biggest defeat for a number of year's. Purnell was their highest scorer with 98. Cwmbran have lost each league match fired this year. Ex-sergeant-instructor Munday, who is one of the stalwarts of the club, informs me that their defeats are due simply to the ma>rveilous-ly-im,proved shooting of their opponents., Abersrychan., who' visited Cwmbran this week, fairly staggered the locals by putting on 796 out of a possible 800. There is no doubt- that 4.. E. Morton's help is proving valuable to Abersychan, who, if they ca.n keep up their present form, efhould secure th-e Welsh Championship this seaoon. In reply to a number of inquiries, the statement published in. a London newspaper last week, that the Welsh Miniature Rifle Meeting. 1909, would be held on May 31 and June 1. is incorrect. June 1. matter of fact. th? We?sh Miniature Rifle Association at their meeting to-night will consider the reports from Mountain Ash and Maesteg. and will probaJtvly fix the venue and date. 1 EAST MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE. 96; B. Brans, 95, 0. Mitchell, 91; W. Price, 98; T. Devon, 97; J. J. Daviea, ;98;. S. Cu.erleon-A. Bolton, 70; T. Oakley, 69; A. Fudge, 72; C. Kennett, 61; A. Duffield, 90; G. R. Bennett, 95; W. H. Marsh, 86; A. J, Mornø,OO-total, 663.
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I. BILLIARDS. 11.— CANNONS IN BAULK. By RISO LEVI (Copyright). Dlagrom 560 sthowis position for a run through cannon, and the intersected lines show how, by means of a good-strength stroke, the .red may be left in position for an easy pot and the object white in position for an in-off after the red has been potted. DLVGRAM 560.A run-tbrougt cannon doubling tht red ocross the table to the vicinity of the pocket, to leave a pot, to be followed by an in-off from the white. Bed ball llin. from the baulk cushion and 23jin. from the side cushion. Object white 13iin. from the baulk cushion and 13in. from the side cushion- Cue ball on the central line of the table and 12iu. from the baulk cushion. In order that the white may be left favour* aibly placed as the result of the cannon, the cue ball should cannon gently on to the white. Accuracy of contact with the object white ie not so essential as when the cannon has to be followed by an in-off from this ball, for the pot-when the red is left in position for an easy stroke—will, as a rule, afford a means of getting position for an in-off from the -white,, irrespective of the manner in which the cue ball has taken this ball—pro- vided always that the contact with it in the caaiinon which pireoeded the pot has been a gentle one. Sufficient strength must, of course, be used to cause the red to travel across the table to the opposite corner pocket, but ae with the same strength of stroke the cue ball will, after its fulliah contact with the red, travel on to the white with much more pace when it has been struck high up than when it has been struck only a little a.bove the centre, it is possible, in strokes of the same strength, to regulate the pace at which the cue ball will cannon on to the white, by the heigftit above the centre at which the cue ball is struck. In fact, when the cue ball is a consider" able distance from the first object ball it will follow on after a full or nearly ful. contact, notwithstanding that it may havt been struck at the centre or even well below the centre. But though a run-through stroke ca.n be played without any top, and even with bottom, when the cue ball is not toe near the object ball, the cue ball will not for the same strength of stroke follow 1 through the object ball with nearly as much speed when hit below the centre as it will when hit above the centre, so that in many positions it is quite possible to make the first object baJl travel a considerable dis- tance and yet at the same time only cannon gently on to the second object ball. Diag-ram 561 shows the balls in position for a simple ball-to-ball cannon. Such a stroke, although it could leave the cue ball and the object white well situated for an in-off, would Diagram 50. tluu caimou OIL tiic ieu leaving the red close to the pocket for a pot, to be followed bv an in-off from the white. Red ball 5& inches frortl the side cushion and 104 inches from the baulJt cushion. Object white 164 inches from the side cushion and 2I inches from the baulk cushion. cue ball 1 inch from the sido cushion and 174 inches from the baulk cushion. 'I_ cause the red to re-Wuno too tar trom iw botom cushion to leave a pot. If instead of playing the cannon by means of a direct stroke it is played as a cushion stroke—aa shown by the continuous line on the diagram -the contact with the red ha? to be very ?much thinner than half-ball, consequently very little pace need be imparted to it, and thus it is quite easy to leave it well situated for the pot which should foLlow the cannon. Mr. Levi's articles appear every Saturday in the Evening Express." No. 1 of this series appeared on October 3.
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Union ground would have been better for the Socoor oiub whem. the Northern Union team was away, but the price ( £ 40) wias too high. FINANGI.vLLY the club is in a bad way. Perhaps the South Wales Association will come to their aid. It's a geMuine case. WHERE ARE the supporters of Soccer foot- bail who used to rally round the old club? Surely, there are sufficient, left to Stoiiport the present, club. THEIR LUCK is out, as tbe record shows. It is: Played 8, wen 1, lost 5, drawn 2. There will soon be a turning point. ASK ANY of the players if they are down- hearted, in spate of the low water in which tte club is, and they will answer with no uncertainty, NO. "Soccerite-'s" League Forecasts, PROBABLE RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED SATURDAY, DECBMBE.B 19. FIRST DIVISION. Woolwich Arsenal v. *Manehe-tfr United ♦JTotts County v. Bradford City. •Xewcastle United v. Blackburn Bovorg. ♦Bristol City v. Chelsea. •Preston Xortli v. Sunderle-lid. "liddh"Sl>roug-h v. Notts Foreet. Mtmchester City v..As,oB Villa. .Liy,,pool v. 8hffield United. •Sheffield Wednesday v. Bury. Leicester Fosse v. 'Everton. SEOOXD DIVISION. ♦Birmingham v. Glossop. ♦Bo.'ton Wanderers v. Clapton Orient. Bradford v. Burnlev Y. "Il,,u City. -F-ulb.m v. Derby County. ♦Gainsborough Trinity v. Chesterfield. Grimsby Town v. Blackpool. ♦Oldham v. Leeds City. »We.st Bromwic-h A]hi{)n v. Stockport. ♦Wolverhampton y. Barnsiey. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. ♦JSrig'hitoii v. Norwich. ♦Crystal Palace i. Watford. Brentford v. Bristol Covers. ♦Luton v. Coventry. •Swindon v. Seuthend United. •-Portsmouth v. ifillrvall. ♦Exeter v. New Bromptoo. West Hani v. R""(!;ùg. Piymouth Y. *Nortl1i1ptn. Leytjn v. ♦Southampton. Played, on the grounds of the first-named clubs. Asterisk denotes prof/able winner. Draws are left opan.