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THE COMBINATION. RHYL v. TRANMERE ROVERS. HOME TEAM'S FINE VICTORY. (BY VEDETTE.") Rhyl played their second home match of the season on Saturday, when they opposed Tran- mere Rovers, on the Belles Vue Ground. Rhyl had made a poor start in the competition, whereas their opponents had done brilliantly. The Roversi had won their first two Combination matches with the greatest of ease, and as re- cently as the previous Saturday they had over- come Chester in a cup-tie by six goals to mI. The visitors proved a good ",draw," the at- tendance being quite out of the ordinary. The fixiture was favoured by glorious weather, and the field of play was in excellent condition. Rhyl were represented by their best team, and the Rovers were at. full strength, with the excep- tion of their captain, D. Muir, who is on the injured list. The players lined up as follows: Rhyl: J. Smith, goal; N. Roberts and W. Williams, backs; A. Carter, A. Roberts (capt.), and G. Morris, halves; A. Warburton, D. Hughes, S .J. Frost, T. Harrison, and B. Jones, forwards. Tranmere Rovers: R. Jones, goal; J. Jones and E. Jones, backs; W. (Myers, J. Lee, and F. Milner (captain), halves; C. Jones, T. Smith, Fishwick, H. Hilton, and Butler, forwards. Referee: Mr Yates, Chester. Rhyl were aggressive at the start, and their left wing was prominent with a fine run. R. Jones was soon called upon to clear from a centre by Warburton, and he punched away in capital style. A free kick took play once again into the visitors' half, and an exciting scrim- mage was witnessed in the goalmouth. Eventu- ally the ball was cleared, only to be driven back ,hard over the bar. The visiting halves tackled well, and at last succeeded in giving their for- wards possession. These latter, aided by the fact that the home backs were playing well up the field, swooped down, and after some clever passing,' which entirely discomfited the oppos- ing defence, Fishwick scored a simple goal. This reverse stung the Rhyl men to renewed efforts, and they repeatedly attacked. Some good shots were somewhat luckily charged down, but the continued pressure was bound to meet with success. ISoo-n Warburton and Hughes made a pretty run, the former putting in a centre which Harrison experienced little diffi- culty in converting. A series of the most excit- ing incidents ensued, and the crowd frequently burst into applause at the skill of the home side. The Rovers, wfho hitherto had been out-played, in spite of the fact that they had managed to score, now had more of the game, and once looked like getting through. But Smith was pulled; up for offside a couple of feet from the goal-line. The home right wing were largely responsible for the attacks on the visiting goal; but Warburton once played very wildly when he might have run right in and scored. Tranmere brightened up, and clever play by their centre and right wing, following a centre by the outside left, resulted in 'Smith scoring from close in with an oblique drive. Rhyl thus) found themselves once again in arrears, but they speedily drew level, Frost heading a goal from Warburtoirs centre. As half-time drew near, both teams made desperate efforts to secure the lead, but failed, the score remaining Rhyl, 2; Tranmere Rovers, 2. The start of the second half was most sensa- tional. Within the space of a couple of minutes Rhyl put on two -goals, both of which were scored by Hughes. On each occasion the ball was worked down by magnificent combination!, the Rovers' defence being quite helpless to. with- stand the speedy runs and clever footwork of the home forwards. Play continued to be most interesting, and for a time the exchanges favoured neither side. Rhyl next pressed at in- tervals, and were evidently desirous of increas- ing their lead. The visitors, however, were by no means disheartened, and their halves initi- ated a movement, which; took the Rovers into the home half. There they remained for some minutes, and the backs were seen to advantage by (the way in which they checked any break- away by the Rhyl men, and returned the ball to their forwards, worrying around the home goal. Presently, Rhyl asserted themselves, and their left wing transferred play to the other end. The players were beginniin.g to feeli the effect of having contested the game in, so spirited a fashion, and play slackened considerably. To vary the monotony, two players got at logger- heads, and were Isoothed by the referee, but on the whole the match was singularly free from offences against the rules, and the injury causedl to R. Jones was a pure accident. The home forwards had left the opposing backs far behind, and three of them ran, close in. A goal seemed certain-, but Jones left his charge, and throwing himself at the ball, punched clear as he fell upon his knees. 'Twas well done. Un- fortunately, the knee of an onrushing forward struck him with considerable force, and he was carried off the field in aj very dazed oondiition. He resumed some minutes later, and was cordi- ally cheered by the Rhyl supporters. Shortly before this, Tranimere had! been awarded a pen- alty for bands," which Lee easily converted. Nothing further was registered, though Tran- imere once appeared to heaJoout to draw level, Smith throwing away very smartly. Result: Rhyl, 4; Tranmere Rovers, 3. COMMENTS. 'The crowd were delighted at the fine pliay shown by the home team, and cheered heartily at the close. A Tranmere supporter was- heard to cynically remark that it) was very rarely the Rhyl football public had- anything to. shout about! But if the present team can be kept to- gether, and they continue to show such form as on Saturday, then they are assured of finish- ing in a creditable position in the Combination. Last year, it will be recalled, Rhyl were at trie bottom, with but sixteen points for thirty matches. They found the net on only thirty- seven occasions, whereas their defence was pierced no fewer than 113 times! A debit aver- age off nearly four goals a match. Tranmere were one of the strongest teams and garnered in thirty-five points. I was told on. Saturday by one of their officials that they are every bit as strong this year, and are very hopeful of the championship. The form shown by Rhyl was a revelation, and there seems little doubt but that the team will train into one of thej best that has repre- sented the club in recent years. Brief notes on the match, will be found in Vigilant's" column.

DENBIGH v. WHITCHURCH. DENBIGH'S DISAPPOINTING EXHIBI- TION. (BY CLWYDIAN.") For the third time Denbigh appeared before their own supporters on Saturday last, when they had Whitchurch as visitors. 'In their open- ing engagements the latter team, have done ad- mirably well, both Rhyl and Chirk falling vic- tims to. them on their own ground. Great praise is also due to them for the very creditable man- ner in which they dismissed Witton Albion from the preliminary tourney of the English Cup. Therefore, the home team had a big task before them. The committee decided to make an al- teraltion. in, the team to the one which did! duty on the previous Saturday. D. W. Jones (" iSooner ") was expected to pivot the team on this occasion1, J. E. Edwards -partnering Berwyn on the left, and R. Thomas going to thei half- back line instead of Tommy Davies, whose ser- vice was not requisitioned. However, after giv- ing the matter further consideration, Sooner" (who, by the way. has not played since his seri- ous illness two ,seasons ago) decided that he would not re-enter the football arena at the pre- sent time at any rate:, Dick Griffiths filling up the breach. When the game commenced the teams were as follows:- Denbigh: Goal, Sam Griffiths; backs, Dig- gins and Smith; half-backs, H. Evans, T. A. Davies, and R. Thomas; forwards, R. M. Evans, E. E. Davies, J. E. Edwards, R. Griffiths, and D. Berwyn Davies. Whitchurch: Goal, Bingham; backs, Broch- ley and Dodd; half-backs, Stanley, Thomas, and Foster; forwards, Vaughan, Bettley, Row- lands, Hughes, and Bull. Referee Mr Tom Jones, Holywell. The visiting captain was successful in naming the coin, and placed his men with their bacKs to a strong sun. At 3.1-5 Edwards set the ball in motion, Sand Denbigh got going on the right; but in, the first few seconds R. M. Evans was called to account for fomling Stanley, but no advantage accrued from this. Denbigh moved towards the Whitchurch quarters, and T. A. Davies, put E. E. Davies in an. advantageous position, but Stanley soon pounced upon him and robbed him. Soon afterwards Berwyn Davies finished what appeared to be a very pro- mising movement by sending the ball wide of the mark. A foul against the visitors very near-

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NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE COLWYN BAY v. CONWAY. CRUSHING DEFEAT OF THE BLUES. (BY RAMBLER.) Colwyn Bay opened their season last Satur- day, when Conway were the visitors in a League ,fixture. There has often been witnessed some keen matches when these rivals meet, and last season saw the Jackdaws capture three of the four points. After their fine game the previous Saturday, when they defeated Llandudno, it was expected that Conway would accomplish a like feat against the Bayites. But such was not the case, for they met with an unexpected check, and :finally retired with a crushing defeat of six goals to one. However, it must be said that the condition of the field was against the Conway- ites, for they could make no headway in the long grass, not having been used to heavy ground. But the Bayites, on the other hand. seemed quite at home, on the pitch. The referee did not give universal satisfaction judging from the remarks made- by some of the spectators. The day turned out to be beautifully fine, there being an excellent attendance, a good mus- ter] having travelled with the Blues. Mr. Wil- liams, of Denbigh, had charge, and the teams were composed as follows — Colwyn, Bay Goal, Charlie Hallwood backs, D. Roberts and H. C. Water house; halves, R. C. Morris, Tom McCann, and Dick Rowland's forwards, W. E. Roberts, W. Southern, Stanley Hughes, W. Kay, and H. Pritdhard. Conway: Goal, Joe Hughes; backs, Tom Jones and O. Ellis; halves, Sam 'Hughes, W. Evans, and Ted Evans forwards, Tom Craven, Atherton, D. O. Davies, Wilson, and Sam Parry: Tom Jones, who acted as the home skipper, defeated McCann in naming the coin, and de- cided to play towards Rhos, having the assist- ance of a strong sun behind him. Stanley Hughes started the game, which turned out such a surprise to the visitors. The home centre cleverly back-heeled the ball to his skipper, who in turn punted up the field, and in less time than it takes to write the ball had been netted. This success, coming before the game was a minute old, was the means of putting Conway at once on the defensive. They gradually gained ground, but Sam Parry spoilt a good chance by getting offside. Hands against the Bay proved of no value to the visitors, D. Ro- berts clearing the' ball into touch. Craven came away from the throw in, and 'sent in a beauti- ful centre, which isam Parry trapped, and, taking a steady aim, defeated Hallwood all the way, thus equalising the score. From the centre the Bayites again came away in a line, Stanley Hughes and Southern being most conspicuous. The first named ran round Ellis, and it looked as if Stanley had the goal at his mercy, when Ted Evans rushed up and cleared. Atherton next tested Hallwood with a rasping shot, but Charlie was all there. During a melee in the home goalmouth one of the homesters handled the ball, but the referee ignored the claim. How- ever, the visitors were having their full share oi the game. D. O. Davies was next seen in a beautiful solo run, finally passing out to Sam Parry, who sent in a teaster, but Davies, in his ,eagerness to score, fouled the Bay custodian. From the ensuing free kick Pritohard raced away, and, getting past both Hughes and Tom Jones, centred accurately into the goalmouth, where Stanley Hughes, stoocl in an offside posi- tion, and was penalised. The visiting forwards again made tracks towards Hallwood, Wilson committing a blunder by passing to Sam Parry, who was offside. Craven again got going, send- ing a grounder across the home goalmouth, only to see Davies, Wilson, and Sam, Parry miss a glorious chance of drawing ahead. The game now went in favour of the visitors, Atherton being pulled up for offside—a questionable, de- cision. Sam Parry was well fed by Ted Evans, who a few minutes later gave Hallwood a couple of hot shots, but Charlie could not be beaten. After a creditable attempt by Ted Evans which went sailing over the bar, the Bayites re- turned to the attack, Southern, giving the home- sters the lead. After this success there was no holding the Gulls, W. E. iroberts all but defeat- ing Joe Hughes, who seemed very shaky. From a free kick taken by McCann Hughes, was obliged to concede a corner, which was cleared by Tom Jones, and with the game raging, furi- ously the whistle sounded for 'half time with the score: Colwyn Bay, 2; Conway, 1. The second half siaw the homesters in grand form, and it 'was on very rare occasions the Jackdaws troubled the home defenders. Only twice during the second moiety was Hallwood called upon: once by Atherton and once by Craven. The hero of the day was undoubtedly Stanley Hughes, who scored four goals in the second half. D. O. Davies, for Conway, once had an open goal at his mercy, but he lifted the ball high over the bar. Try as the visitors would, they could make_no headway, owing to the) strong defence opposed to them. Craven tried hard to get through, but Dick Rowlands was too good for Tommy, and with the Bayites thirsting for more goals the game ended with the score: Colwyn Bay, 6; Conway, 1. COMMENTS. I have no hesitation in saying that the best team won, but Conway suffered by one or two adverse decisions. Taking everything into con- sideration, there was no comparison between the teams. Colwyn Bay were superior in every department, and I must congratulate them on this, their first, display. They have a good all- round eleven, and I will not attempt to single anyone out for praise, with the exception of Stanley Hughes. All I can say of him is that he was brilliant. The Conway team gave a poor exhibition. They were weak from goal to forward line. Tom Jones and Ellis were only moderate, whilst the half backs were very weak. The forwards lacked cohesion, quite the best being Davies, who played with determination.

c LLANRWST v. HOLYHEAD. ANOTHER CROW OF VICTORY BY THE ROOSTERS. (By INIGO.") The visit of the Sealarks to Llanrwst is al- ways hailed with delight, 'the game affording as a rule an excellent exhibition of football. Although, up to Saturday, Holyhead had not put in an appearance in the League, Vigilant" predicted that they would prove hot stuff, and quite worthy of the past history of Holyheadi- onia. Unfortunately for the visitors, they were a iman short, and that one individual was no one less than the great custodian, Collier. The home side, on the other hand, was com- pletely disorganised, the front rank being minus Cleeve and Chisholm, while the backs were with. out Carter, the fleet half back having a trial with the -Rhyl Combination team. In conse- quence of these absentees the whole team was at a great disadvantage. The turf was in spendid condition, and Re- feree Walter J. Parry lined hisi men up in tiie following order:- Llanrwst: Goal, Gillett; backs, Will Owen and W. Trevor Jones; halves, Humphrey Ro. berts, R. D. Richards, and France Williams; forwards, J. P. Williams, Salisbury Roberts, A. Richards, Howell Roberts, and Dennis Jones. Holyhead: Goal, Hugh Williams backs, O. Morgan; halves, Rowland Williams, Dick Ellis, and W. T. Jones; forwards, Salisbury Owen, 0. E. Williams, L. McNeil, R. C. Jones, and Johnnie Jones. The visitors won the toss, and played with the sun at their backs, both isides at the commence- ment playing ten men. The opening moves were decidedly lively, both ends were visited in quick succession, the backs defending stubborn- ly. The homesters were the first to look like scoring, when J. P. Williams (who, by the way, is a full back but was requisitioned to the front rank at outside right), sent in a long oblique shot, the ball soaring high over the bar. The home left wing were conspicuous by a clever bout of passing into the visitors' territory. The couple aided by France Williams forced play in- to close quarters, where a corner was conceded. The placing was -good, but the visitors at once breaking away and outmanoeuvring Will Owen, the goal seemed in imminent peril. But the veteran Trevor nipped in and cleared his lines. The game then settled down in midfield, neither side showing to much advantage. The play at this time was fast, with a tinge of roughness. R. C..and Johnnie Jones pressed the home backs, the ball rolling out of play near the corner flag. For a while neither side was able to get within shooting range, but R. C. and Johnnie Jones made another effort, the outside man showing extra smartness. The pair, however, failed to penetrate the defence and the home left wing, Dennis and Richards, simply making rings around the visitors' defence. The latter made a beautiful shot a few inches over the bar. This invasion was the beginning to a series of at- tacks on Williams's charge. Humphrey Roberts was the first to send in a hot handful to the custodian, which he cleared with difficulty. Howell Roberts, Dennis Jones, and Arthur Richards indulged in a passing movement, a corner being the result. Howell next sent in a rasping shot which William cleared. By way of diversion the attack was renewed at the other end, where McNeil tested- Gillett, the Rooster clearing -splendidly. From the goal kick the Roosters at once made tracks for Williams, J. P. and Salisbury forcing matters on the right. the latter shooting into Williams's .hands. R. C. Jones and McNeil got to work, and the former, running close in, sent a rasping low shot which Gillett cleared amid much cheering. A second later McNeil repeated the dose, -but Gillett was all there, and his charge was kept intact. Salis- bury Owen was next in evidence, only to be robbed by Will -O-wen, when well up the field. R. D. Richards and Dennis Jones took part in a passing movement, and a shot from the latter rebounded off one of the visiting backs right into the goalmouth. Here it was at once seized upon by the little winger, who banged the leather into the corner of the net, far out of Williams's reach. Hardly had the cheers sub- sided when Arthur Richards, beat Morgan, and J. P. Williams, rushing up, scored a second for the Roosters. This had the effect of rousing the Seal arks. Johnnie Jones at once testing Gillett with a beauty; the same player sending in a second shot a few minutes later, which was nicely disposed of. Clearly, the home custodian was in great form. Hugh Williams at the other end cleared from Howell Roberts, the score at half time being: Llanrwst. 2; Holyhead, o. The restart saw the visitors at once swinging down on Gillett's charge, R. D. Richards com- ing to the rescue, and changed the scene of operations to the other end. Arthur Richards and Dennis Jones got clear away, but their last effort wag? -extremely weak. This was followed by Salisbury Roberts failing at an open goal, the home side at this period asserting them- selves. The Sealarks' defence was sorelv tried, the home left wing being the chief factor in con- tinually breaking through the line of defence, but the same pair failed on two or three occa- sions when a good opening offered itself. On one occasion Johnnie Jones and R. C. Jones got within range, the former .sending over the bar. This was followed by a pretty move by the home forwards, and the visiting defence being quite outwitted, Salisbury Roberts gave to J. P. Wil- liams, who secured the third goal for the Roosters. From the kick off the visitors broke away on the left, but were checked by the sturdy Trevor, and the home left again got away, Den- nis Jones scoring number four with a low shot. I This was followed by a penalty being awarded the home side. Arthur Richards was entrusted with the shot, his effort beating Williams for the fifth time. From now to the close of the game the visitors were penned in their own half, and the final whistle sounded with the score: Llanrwst, 5; Holyhead. o. COMMENTS. It was extremely unfortunate that Collier was away from the Sealarks' goal. Williams, how- ever, filled the gap with credit and saved many difficult shots. Of the defence, W. T. was far and away the best. In the front rank, the right wing .started well, but fell away somewhat as the game went on. The left wing was often con- spicuous, and some clever moves were initiated by Johnnie and R. C. For Llamwst, Gillett acquitted himself with credit, his save from Johnnie Jones on one oc- casion being the best I have seen this season. Trevor and Owen at back were sound. True it is that Owen missed his kick on several occa- sions, but he fully made up for his mistakes by fine clearances. In the half back line, Hum- phrey Roberts was in great form, and is much happier as a half than as a forward. The iront line did some brilliant work, and no finer left wing can be found on the coast than that pos- sessed by the Roosters. If Richards continues in his present form, with Dennis Jones as his partner, they will develop into the finest left wing the Roosters have possessed for many sea- sons. Whilst speaking of the wing in this strain, I do not mean to reflect on the remaining three, who worked with a will, and had a large share in a brilliant victory.

BANGOR v. LLANBERIS. THE HOMERS OPEN THEIR HOME SEASON. (BY VIGILANT.") There is, a slump even in football. The Ban- gor enclosure so. early in the present season has seen two Combination encounters which raised the enthusiasm of the spectators to concert- pitch. The causes of this were the visits of .Saltney and Crewe Alexandra, and in the latter, the Homers had a very hard nut to crack, which they failed to do; but not without a grim struggle, and it may be said that it is possible that Crewe will be the stiff-est task for Bangor in their Combination tourney. Well, that enthusiasm had evaporated on Saturday, when the new entrants to the League circle—Llanberis—made their debut at Bangor in a League match. Spectators were slow to come and see the Perisians do battle with the Homers. And still before the game was very old, there was a capital gate for a League match. Llanberis had been doing none too well in their two previous meetings with rivals away and at home, and the result of those con- tests had been decisive defeats; that took a deal of interest out of the event, for everyone m Bangor thought it was merely a question of by how many goals will the Swallows be beaten? Well, as it is true, that the unexpected generally happens, so it did in this case. The Swallows of Llanberis proved in an. emphatic manner that they have material-if some of it is in a crude state at present—for the making of a good team. I was more than surprised with their display. There was vigour, determination, a complete absence of funk, and elements in their display that won the admiration and ap- plause of the crowd. Hlcxw I do like to hear applause from home spectators for what is meritorious on the opposite side. That is the spirit of true sport and engenders ,such a happy feeling all round. Mwy o'r ysbryd yma syddl eisiau. There were three brothers playing in the Llanberis ranks, -the Hughes's; and they were worthy members of the team. Mr J. B. Morgan, of Portdinorwic, was the referee in c(tmmand of the following players:- Bangor: H. R. Williams, goal; D. J. Thomas and T. Ireland, backs; Arthur Owen, H. J. Davies, and 'T. A. Griffiths, halves; Rowlands (Continued on page 10.)

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ly proved disastrous to them, when Berwyn, again getting the lead on the left, centred, T. A. Davies just shaving the crossbar with a well- timed shot. From Ithekickj out Whitchurch, through Bent- ley, initiated a move which looked very danger- ous for the homesters, and the tension was only relieved by Vaughan sending the ball behind. Whitchurch, however, were soon again in the home quarters, Rowlands, was gradually push- ing his way through the Denbigh; lines, Smith only frustrating his attempts just in time. The next move on the part of Denbigh was crowned with success.' E. E. Davies, receiving the ball from Smith, passed to his partner, and Morris Evans, racing up on the right, crossed the ball well in front of the visitors' goal, and Edwards found no difficulty in tipping the leather into the net within five minutes from the start. This success of the home team, coming so early in the game, had a very sensational con- sequence, and their lead was only of a tempor- ary nature. After the ball was centred Denbigh paid their attention to the visitors' quarters, but Evans was pulled up for offside. Then Whit- church made an onslaught on the home defence, Vaughan and Bettley being successful in. making a breach, Bettley finally centreing the ball, which '(Rowlands failed to intercept, but Hughes was near at hand, and put his side on equal terms in about two minutes. Whitchurch again became dangerous, and Smith was penalised for fouling within the pen- alty area. Hughes took the kick, but was wide of the target. The visitors, however, continued to press, and the home custodian was obliged to leave his charge to clear a shot from Hughes. 'Soon afterwards Rowlands finished a neat run by placing his side ahead. Whitchurch after- wards became masters of the situation, and but for an occasional break away by the home for- wards, continually hemmed them in their own quarters right to the interval. 'The only thing noticeable. during this conglomeration of the home team in their own goal was the tricky passing of the Whitchurch forwards and the sound work of the Denbigh defence. When the Denbigh forwards got towards the vVihitchurch goal the culpability of E. E. Davies spoilt them of several promising movements. Time after time this player showed gross selfishness when his partner had much better chances. On the' other wing Berwyn, who made several plucky attempts for his side, is to be sympathised with for the inability of his partner to be of any help to him. The visiting forwards made strenuous efforts to increase their lead, in which the left wing was perhaps seen to better advantage in this respect. Vaughan proved himself very cumbersome to !H. Evans, but the latter on sev- eral occasions dealt with him in his wonted good style. When half time arrived the score was Whitchurch, 2; Denbigh, 1. On resuming, R. Thomas changed places with R. Griffiths. The game at once became exciting, and Denbigh soon got. within shooting range, Brockley clearing a very hard drive from R. M. Evans but this only proved a temporary re- lief to the visitors, however, and E. E. 'Davies, passing to R. Thomas, the latter sending behind. From the kick out Bull made a very neat in- idividuat run, and finally crossing to Rowlands. Diggins, however, cleared before the latter player could derive any advantage from the winger's fine work. At this stage the game be- came more evenly contested, both sides having a fair share of th-algame, and both custodians were alternately called upon to save. A clefver and determined attack by Hughes and Bull was also cleverly checked by Smith. Afterwards at the other end, R. M. Evans experienced hard lines, Bingham1 saving well. If towards the end of the first half Whitchurcn had & rather easy time of it, now the tables are turned upon them, and the Denbigh team taxed the visitors' defence to their utmost. The visi- tors, looking much done up-so much so that their trainer takes the very unusual course of stopping the game to refresh them with stimu- lants, and! so great is the rush for this by the players that some of them are forced to do the bottle trick "insJtead of the hat -trick. But this did not seem' to have the necessary effect upon the players, and the home forwards to the end continued to press the visitors, and had it not been for their cursoriness, they would no doubt have managed to equalise towards the end. After Berwyn had made several attempts to break through, the game ended with no fur- ther goals having been scored, the result being: Whitchurch, 2; Denbigh, 1. COMMENTS. The (game was the poorest so far seen on the Denbigh ground this season, the reason for which no doubt was on account of the superior- ity of the visitors over the home team. Their passing was quick and neat. There was also complete understanding between the players, a lesson Denbigh can with advantage take to heart. Whitchurch fully deserved both the points that they obtained, and that by a heavier margin than one goal. They were very unfortunate that Hughes missed the penalty. Denbigh started well, but they slowed down after the first fifteen minutes, owing, no doubt, that they lack the nepessary stamina to hold out against such a well-trained team as Whitchurch. Thsq Committee have found out for themselves the advisability for theteam to keep themselves in training if they are to attain any degree of distinction in the, Combination, and have ap- pointed Mr. Edward Wynne, an old North Wales sprinlter, as their trainer. I do not think it was wise on the part of the Committee to play Dick Griffiths, inasmuch as he is only a bird of passage, as it were in the town. I hope that in future, when they find that they are short of a player, they will give the younger element of football in the town a chance of showing their abilities. I think there are plenty -of them about. I hope nobody will think me vindictive to- wards Dick when writing in this strain. Far from it. We remember the time when we would have to go many a mile out of Denbigh to find his equal as a half back. Since his departure for the South he hag. not had much practice at football. Every credit to him for coming for- ward to fill the gap and doing his best for his old team. Of the Denbigh team, Berwyn wa-sl by far the best of the forwards, whilst H. Evans was far ahead of the other two at the half back line. Smith and Diggins gave a very creditable ac- count of themselves, but were inferior to the two visiting backs. I have never seen E. E. Davies play so bad as he. did on Saturday. His selfishness spoiled his side of a great many chances. He seemed too anxious of reaching the Pole" first, and was continually losing the ball before he had almost crossed the first parallel. I noticed that he and his brother at centre half look very much done up early in the game, although the latter played a fair game he was not up to his usual, form. Edwards im- proved on his form of last week, and Dick Thomas did better on the wing than at half back, whilst for Sam Griffiths, no blame is at. tached to him for the two goals that passed him, and as to R. Griffiths, he was altogether a failure. Of the visitors, the two backs were excellent and safe. The three halves also gave a very creditable display of their abilities, especially so Stanley. Of the forward line it would be hard to decide which of the two outside men took priority to one another, unless Vaughan was a shade better than Bull. Hughes also was good, with Rowlands following closely on his trail. A very unique feature of 'this game was the very little work that both the custodians had all through the game, which reflects credit upon the defence of both teams. Another outstanding feature of the game was the way, for the last twenty minutes of the first half, the Denbigh lot were literally penned in their own goal, whilst for the same period in the last half the Whitchurch brigade were like- wise penned in by the home lot.