The Aberdare Leader

Among the Locals. [BY MUDDIED OAF."] At a meeting of the Committee of the LEADER Medals Competition held on Monday week, the Greenhill Rovers were disquali- fied for having players who exceeded the age limit. The protest issued by Cwmbach against the Aberaman Windsors was nulli- fied. The First Round is now concluded. The winners are the Crescents, Aberaman Stars, Aberaman Windsors, Trecynon Lilywhites, and Hirwain Stars. The Aber- aman Stars and Lilywhites won through protests. -0- Aberdare Crescents v. Aberaman Stars. Played at Michael's Field on Saturday last. Both sides were well represented. In the first moiety, the Stars opened the scoring through Joe Wrentmore. The Crescents, in turn, negotiated goals through Tommy Behanna. The Stars played pluckily in the second half, but could not penetrate the admirable defence of the Crescents, who further scored, through Behanna and Pritchard, from a good shot by Cliff Brain. The Final Score was Crescents, 3 goals Aberaman Stars, 1. -0- The Stars were very prominent in the open, but lacked in combination. Dai Davies and Joe Wrentmore sustained injuries. Charlie Williams is a wonderful full back, and he acquitted himself with grace th8tt day, especially towards the end, when the one-back game was prevalent, Verily, the game was the revival of the old form of the Crescents, who played well, and were distinctly the better team. The assistance of their new men, namely Joe Lewis, Joe Harris, and Billy Milk," was also an im- portant factor in the success of the team. Tommy Jenkins, the returned custodian, played well in goal. Ned Wrentmore played a very creditable game in goal for the Stars. -0- Cwmaman v. Cwmpark. This match, under the auspices of the South Wales and Monmouth League, took plaze last Satur- day at Cwmpark. Early in the Season, the Rhonddaites defeated Cwmaman by a goal or so. But in the away match Cwmaman were determined to retaliate, and they trounced the Cwmpark Soccerites to the tune of 4 goals to 1. Truly, the visitors deserved their victory, for their combina- tion, together with their defence, were unequalled that day. The -Scorers were Harry Rees and Danny Thomas, and young Jack Griffiths (2). Clarke notched the point for Cwmpark. Cwmaman are now inspired to try to regain their lost ground in the League. -0- Greenhill Rovers v. Cefnpennar. Played at Cefnpennar. In the initial stage of the game D. T. Williams, the Greenhill skipper, was twice injured, and was followed by Dai Sam Evans, who also sustained an injury. The proceedings were enlivened by Ash- man netting for Cefnpennar. Play was now hotly waged, and the ball was trans- ferred from end to end with great rapidity. Edwin Jones equalised for Greenhill juf < before the interval. On the resump*' Cefnpennar smartened up, and b pressing, and Collins and Wellman played a champion defensive game for the visitors. Tommy Rees was well tested between the sticks but Dai Sam Evans added another goal. Cefnpennar were now dangerous, and scored from a melee in front of goal, but the point was disallowed. Flukey equalised matters for Cefnpennar. Final Score: Greenhill Rovers, 2 goals; Cefnpennar, 2. Ashman, Dudden, and Flukey led for Cefn- pennar and Edwin Jones, D. S. Evans, Collins, and Wellman, were the pick of Greenhill. Tom Rees was, as usual, safe in goal. -0- The Moss Price benefit match was played at Cwmbach last Saturday, between the Cwmbach Lilywhites and Aberdare Corinth- ians, Although the visitors were minus four of their regular players, they gave a good account of themselves. Cwmbach also played a hard game, and Mog John Davies, W. R. Jones, George Davies and Gilbert Davies were prominent. Evan R. Williams was not asleep in goal. The pro- ceedings terminated in a draw of a goal each. The scorers were George Davies for Cwmbach, and Evan Pugh for the Corinth- ians. W. J. James, Pugh, Clements and Davies were nippy for the visitors. -0- The Excelsiors entertained the Hirwain Stars at the Park on Saturday. The home- sters continually forced matters and Hirwain had to defend, but owing to darkness setting in they only played for 20 minutes, and nothing was scored. Prominent for Hir- wain were Marsh, the left wing, right back, and Parry. Northy in goal, Archie Lewis at back, Snow, Rosser, Davies and Morgan led for the Excels.

-0- The Aberdare Leader Junior Medals Competition. The following teams have been drawn to play in the second round on the dates men- tioned below. The matches are to be played on the grounds of the first named clubs November 26th ABERAMAN WINDSORS v HIRWAIN STARS. Referee, Mr Abel Richards. December 10th, ABERDARE CRESCENTS v TRECYNON LILYWHITES. Referee, Mr T. J. Morgan. December 26th (Boxing Day), ABERDARE CORINTHIANS V ABERAMAN STARS, Referee, Mr J- G. Havard. The secretaries of each team should within seven clear days of the date of the matches furnish me with a list of their players, to. gether with their positions on the field. -0- Aberdare County School v Merthyr C.S. Past and Present. Merthyr won the toss and elected to play with the wind. Tom Jones kicked off, and a fine run by Price followed, the Merthyr goalkeeper being called upon to save, which he did in fine stvle. G. A. Jones and Dai Roderick were the backbone of the homesters. From a run up the field, T. M. Williams shot a lovely goal, the Merthyr custodian having no chance to save. After having centred the ball, the Merthyrites made a fine run, but were prevented from scoring by Roderick, who placed nicely to his forwards, and Dewi Jones scored their second goal. The same player added another shortly afterwards. At this stage two of the A.C.S. masters ap- peared on the field, and, for some unaccoun- table reason, insisted upon the game being discontinued. The homesters were rather disappointed at this because they expected to pile on a heavy score against their oppo- nents. We understand that Dewi Jones has resigned his position as captain of the team, owing to the stopping of this match.

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Mountain Ash Cage Bird Show. This show was held at the Workmen's Institute on Thursday. The judges were Messrs J. H. Payne and F. J. Mills. The hon. sec. was Mr G. W. Millar. The show stewards were the committee and Messrs T. L. Castree, J. H. Jones, J. Thomas, G. Gregory, A. Jones, T. Close, H. Stone, G. Coxen, G. Bradford, T. Brooks, M. Fuge, E. Robinson, T. Griffiths; head steward, Mr W. H. Cooling. CANARIES, Norwich clear yellow—1, T H Veal; 2, Wm Booth; 3, J Sandiford. I Norwich clear buff-I, J Sandiford 2, H Essery; 3, M J Daly. Norwich ticked, &c., yellow—1, J Sandi- ford 2, F J Eynon 3, J Trengrove. Norwich ticked, &c., buff-I and mem- hers' special, J Sandiford 2, J W Clemin- son 3, H Essery. Norwich unflighted, yellow 1, F. A. Redwood; 2 J Trengrove 3, H Essery. Norwich unflighted, buff—1, J Houghton; 2, T H Veal; 3, W Booth. Norwich hens, clear, &c., yellow—1 and 2, J Sandiford; 3, E A Redwood. Norwich hens, clear, &c., buff-I, J Sandi- ford 2, J Trengrove 3, F W Heaton. Norwich natural colour—1, A Hay 2, W Booth 3, J W Cleminson. Crest-2, F Kearle 3, W Wilkins. Crest bred-2, F Kearle 3, F S Dymond. Yorkshire clear yellow—1,M Lewis; 2, A Fryer; 3, E Parnell and Son. Yorkshire clear buff-I, Sidney C Arthur 2, W C Flyn 3, E Parnell and Son. Yorkshire ticked, &c, yellow-1, special and members' special, F Bate 2, E Parnell and Son 3, F Bate. Yorkshire ticked, &c., buff-2, E Parnell and Son; 3, C G Fellows two members' specials, T Evans. Yorkshire hens, clear, &c., yellow—1, E Parnell; 2, C G Fellows 3, G Penny. Yorkshire hens, clear, &c., buff 1, J Matthews; 2, E Parnell and Son 3, W R Morgans. Yorkshire, natural colour-2, E A Lovell; 4, T L Castree. Scotch fancy, clear-2 and members' special, J H Jones 4, Williams and Davies. Scotch fancy, ticked, &c.—1, Williams and Davies 2 and 3, J H Jones. Cinnamon—3, G Bradford. Border Fancy, yellow-I and 2, D Jen- kins 3, A Hay. Border Fancy, buff-I, A Hay 2 and 3, R H Jones. Any other variety not mentioned—2, J H Jones 3, J Pritchard. Non-tailed and unflighted, any variety— 1, J H Jones 2, J Pritchard 3, G Gregory. Matched pairs, any variety—1, D H Tedstone; 2, Williams and Davies; 3, F J Eynon. Single or pairs, any variety 1, F J Eynon 2, J Matthews 3, P Jenkins. Single, any variety—1, A Hay 2, S Davies 3, J Pritchard. Canary mule, clear, &c.-2, C Prior; 3, E James, Canary mule, dark—1 and 2, R Jones; 3, W H Truscott. Any other variety hybrid-3, M Evans. OTHER BIRDS. Goldfinch-I, Camden and Longden 2, C Prior 3, H Essery. Bullfinch-3, A P Hurst. Greenfinch-I, S J Nicholas; 2, C Prior 3, Camden and Longden. Chaffinch-3, Camden and Longden. Linnett—1 C Prior 2, E J Davies; 3, S J Nicholas. Siskin, Redpole, &c.—1, S J Nicholas 2 and 3, C Prior. Any other variety larger than Hawfinch -1, H E Smith 2, A Jones 3, A G Nutt. Thrush, Blackbird, &c.—1, W Williams; 2, A Jones 3, T L Castree. Any other variety soft bill not larger than Skylark-3, T Griffith; 4, A Jones. Any other variety larger-3 and two specials, A C Brotherhood 4, A Jones. Bullfinch-3, Camden and Longden; 4, T L Castree. All Parrots, &c.-I and special, J Roberts; 2, W Edwards; 3, W G Miller. All species seed-eating-2, A Jones 3, T L Castree. All species of soft bills, &c.-3, A G Nutt. Norwich, any variety—1 and members' special, D Lewis 2, J Ellison 3, G Brad- ford. Yorkshire, any variety—1, Thomas Close; 2 and 3, W A Hobby. Canary, any other variety-3, G Bradford. Mule, any variety—1, H Jones 2, W A Truscott; 3, H Sperring. British, any variety—1, W Williams 2, Thomas Close 3, T Griffiths.

FOOTBALL BOOTES. By "SPECTATOR." Association. The Aberdare Thursdays were to have met Pontlottyn at the New Athletic Grounds, but owing to the visitors' unaccountable failure to make the journey the match was of course declared off. This was rather rough on the homesters, who were ready togged for the tussle. Ben Berryman was brought into the back line in order to strengthen the defence. A practice match was, however, indulged in, the whole eleven turning out. -0- A scratch team was selected on the ground, Jacky Griffiths and Ivor; Davies being included. After a pleasant game in which both sides showed glimpses of good form, the Thursdays won by 1 goal to nil. Harry Williams scored. -0- On Saturday, the Premiers were at home to a smart eleven from Crewe. The Darians fielded without Saunders at back, and Richards in the front line. Archie Davies turned out at back, and the old war-horse," Shenton, played left half. The play in the early stages was rather sensational. From a corner kick beautifully placed by Yoxall, Mason headed through the first goal for Crewe. The homesters retaliated, but good defence by Stoddart in goal, kept them out. Shenton all but scored with a swift low shot. This was however cleared, a fruit- less corner resulting. Bennett, with a good kick, sent play to the other end, and Mason was again successful. This second reverse was the means of Aberdare putting more dash into their work, with the result that McGuigan beat Stoddart with a lovely shot. Just before the interval Billy Reed equalized. -0- The second half opened with a rush by the visitors to the home end, where the Dare defence was called upon to clear. Parker relieved the pressure, and dribbled to the other end. The ball was sent across, and Wedlock meeting it with his head, placed it out of the reach of Stoddart. With a lead of one goal, the home forwards kept on the aggressive, and Billy Ingham succeeded in adding the fourth goal. The fifth goal was about the best of the match. Good combination between Harry Roberts and Billy Reed ended in the leather being sent across the field, where Llew Grant met it. and without any hesitation beat the .Crewe custodian with a brilliant shot. Billy Ingham found the net from a corner taken by Roberts, the outside left. This was soon afterwards followed by another from the same player. The Darians kept up a hot bombardment on the visitors' goal, but through the coolness of Stoddart, they were unable to add further to the score. Final score: Aberdare 7 goals, Crewe 2 goals. -0- The display of the Aberdare team was good, at times exceptionally so, but there is room for great improvement yet The play of McGuigan at inside right gives one the impression that he is an outside winger. His passes to the centre are of course very pretty, and oftentimes very effective, but it seems a pity that such a clever exponent of the soccer code as Llew Grant should be so much ignored. Those who have seen Grant at inside right are fully aware what a dan- gerous man he is in that position. The committee would do well to give the old Porthite a trial at inside right, and play the Scottie on the wing. -0- Sammy Parker was in one of his happiast moods. The play of this clever half has not deteriorated in the slightest degree, as his opponents will admit before the season is out. The perfect understanding which exists between Sammy and his captain is one of the outstanding features of the Aber- dare half-back line. -0- G. N. Shenton, who figured for so many seasons at left half, again donned the jer- sey against Crewe. With a little more speed, George would undoubtedly make a splendid reserve half for the Darians. He is at present engaged as trainer to the team.

Rugby. Aberdare were away at Tredegar on Sat- urday, and returned beaten by 3 points to nil, after a struggle in which both teams attacked in turn. The Aberdare forwards, who were the heavier pack, excelled in the scrum, but were inferior to their opponents in the open. -0- On Saturday the famous Llanelly team is due at the Athletic Grounds, when a close game is anticipated. The following fifteen will do duty for the New Firm Back, A. N. Other; three-quarters, Luci- more, S. O. Else, Tommy Arnold and Austin Davies; half-backs, Dai Rees and Mog Be van forwards, Dai Jones (captain), Jack Jones, Griff John, Will Bevan, Joe Eynon, J. Thomas. Geo. Wrentmore, and P.C. Arch. -0- The local Thursday Rugby fifteen played at the Aberdare Park on Thursday versus the Aberdare Crusaders. After a very one- sided game. in which each member of the Crusaders team wished to act as referee, judging by the number of disputes which arose, the Darians won by 1 goal 3 tries, to 2 tries. Mr Jack Vaughan had rather a trying time as referee. Dai Griffiths, Owen Williams, Trevor Flooks and Jones were the scorers, Dai Griffiths converting 1 try.

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CYCLING Li MOTORING NOTES. II In a week's time, the Stanley Cycle Show will have tbrown open its doors. In some parts of Scotland, the morning's nnik is delivered by girls on bicycles. New Zealand Imported 4,283 bicycles during the first three months of this year, au increase of over one and a half thousands. The life of a tyre is enormously increased if thf3 cyclist periodically gives it an overhauling. Clemi out all cuts and cashes and fill them in with Dunlop" tyre stopping. A discharged soldier has just been sentenoed to six years' penal servitude. In the cycle stealing line he had been remarkably success- ful, no less than seventeen thefts having been, traced to him. The number of motor cars and motor cycles registered by the London County Council up to October 22nd last, amounted to the large total of 7,8(35 vehicles, made up of 4,643 cars and 3.222 cycles. This steady increase show., how motoring is extending. In the Motor Age we learn that the fatal accident in the Vanderbilt motor race was not the sudden result of a puncture, but that the driver continued to speed along his car after one of the tyres had become punctured, with the result, that when taking a sharp turn th& other tyre gave way and the car overturned. A cyclist who unfortunately rode over a dog,, was set upon by the owner in such a manner as to induce the wheelman to take out a sum- mons for assault, and at the Westminster Police Court had the satisfaction of seeing th& defendant pay a fine of 20s. and costs. The judgti ke,.i that the dog owner ought to be thankful that he was not sent to prison, indeed, he had hesitated as to whether he should give the option of a fine or not. An example of what a motor bicycle is capable of in the matter of hill climbing has been provided by Mr. J. Edge, of Liverpool, in a successful ascent of the Great Orme'a Head, Llandudno. On a cycle fitted with a 4 h.p. motor, this driver made a start from the rail- way terminus with a gradient of about 1 in 12, which steepens to 1 in 3J and then to about 1 in 8 lip Itll old quarry road. He then took a cart track and finished the climb over a grass slope. The length of the climb is about 1 mile and the gradients vary from 1 in 20 to 1 in 3. Already the Austrian Automobile Club are moving in next year's International Motor- Cycle Race, with the object of putting together so good a team as to bring them from the second position which they secured this year, to the first. Certainly the arrangements for this year's race were done all in a rush, and only one firm of Austrian motor cycle manu- facturers entered machines. All the firms are now being circularised and it ia expected they will respond so generally to the appeal as to necessitate the Club holding eliminating trials. The failings of a motor car was the subject of an action in the King's Bench, the owner of the car Riling the makers for 1,550 for breach of warranty. The owner complained that the- car would never go at any speed. Once, when driving a party of ladies down to Folkstone, a one-legged cyclist overtook the car and passed them, indeed, he said the only good point in the car was that it never could reach the regulation speed. On one occasion, the steer- ing gear collapsed and the car made for a butcher's shop, causing damage both to the premises and the vehicle itself. A motor cyclist who was driving along between Faversham and Whitstable was some- what surprised to find himself flying soma yards through the air and landing heavily on the ground. On collecting himself, he found that the accident had been caused by a gate across the road, which is always kept closed at night, no doubt to keep cattle from straying on to the marshes. 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