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I Merthyr Amateur RUCby Notes. I Merthyr Thursdays and Troedyrhiw met at Troedyrhiw in ideal football weatlier last Thurs- day. Merthyr started in promising Cashiou. Tom I Davies scored a fine try. The homesters had more of the game after this, Zummerzet scoring a good try, which, being converted, found Trodder lead- ing by a couple of points at the interval. Play was bf an even character for some time after the restart. Merthyr eventually got a penalty in the home 25, and Griff Griffiths dropped a fine goal. There was more vigour than science attached to the remainder of the game, although Merthyr should have scored at least two tries more. In the end Merthyr won by seven points to five points. 'Ihe game was chiefly a forward one, the backs having few chances. The bit of feeling was shown as is usually the case when these near neighbours cross swords. Merthyr Amateurs intend finishing up the sea- son with the best match of the- year—tyith the Noath team (Mr Idris Jones), which will include most of the present champions, on Thursday, Anvil 2Ut, Tickets now on sale.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. I MERTHYR V. MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE. AN EASY WIN FOR MEBTHYK. '( fBy "llalf-Back."l Pine weather prevailed on Saturday, when Mer- J lliyr Town met the pick of the Monmouthshire I league ia a friendly encounter at Penydarren Park, before a moderate attendance. The choice of ends fell to Merthyr, the League men kicking off against the sun. Play opened quietly, being chiefly confined to mid-field, the homesters having rather the best of matters, but Lloyd and Pasemore, the League backs, defended well. Merthyr gradually asserted themselves. Fisher and Whittaker being responsible for some clever work, but Tagr* was watching the home left wing, and it was some time before Whittaker could get in a good centre. Bain- ton saved at the expense of a corner, which pro- duced uo good result. A spirited attack on the Monmouth goal followed, Davies, Capel and Savage taking an active part, and they were well support- ed the halves. Pemberton showing to advan- tage. but the raiders were eventually beaten off, and the men from Monmouth replied with a raid into the home half. where Bedford relieved. Mer- thyr were again aggressive, and forced several corners, which were not improved upon. D. W. Davies shot just wide of the post from a good cen- tre by Whittaker. Play was kept well in the visi- tors' half, only the sound defence of the Mon- mouth backs averting disaster. Two corners were awarded Merthyr. both of which Savage planted into the goalmouth. Fisher scoring a nico coal from the second. Merthyr kept up the pressure till half- time. but nothing more was scored. The visitors restarted the second half in better style, but found Walton and Bedford safe The Merthyr halves became more active, nlay beinrr carried to the Monmouth half, where Kelly got in a good shot, which only just missed the mark The homesters showed superior combination, but their shooting was inaccurate. Play livened up somewhat, each end being vilsited. Merthyr again settled down to the attack, and many corners were given, Bromley being prominent in heading out several well-placed shots. Pemberton came near scoring with a grand drive from 20 yards' range. Savage and Capel were raining in gdod centres, from one of which Fisher put on the second goal. A pretty combined attack by the home forwards again saw the Monmouth men in difficulties. Sav- age getting in a ripping shot, which Bainton cleverly saved, and a minute later tho same player put on the third goal. The Monmouth men could not get into their proper stride, and Merthyr re- tired easy winners by three clear goals. The League team was as follows .-—Goal. Bain- ton (Ebbw Vale); backs, Lloyd (EbQW Vale) and Passmore (Tredegar) half-backs, Tagg (Ebbw Vale), Bromley (Ebbw Vale), ind Williams (Trede- gar), forwards, Fry (Tredegat), Belvin (Blaina), Collier (Blaina), C, Williams (Blaina), and T. Brown (Tredegar). MERTHYR DRAW WITH TON PENTRE. A GOOD PERFORMANCE IN THE BHONDDA. tphfl previous meeting of Merthyr and Ton Pen- tre was at Mid-Rhondda ground in the semi-final of the South Wales Senior Cup, when Ton won by a goal to nil, and the match on Monday at Ton attracted a big crowd. Play opened at a fast pace, the homesters right wing breaking away. Roberts patesed out to Williams, who beat Lewis with a low shot early in the game. This reverse did not daunt the Merthyr boys, who replied with dash, Savage and Capel cleverly beating the home defenoe, but D. W. Davies shot out when in a nice position. The visitors were showinar good form their short passing being effective, often bringing play within shooting distance of the home citadel, but the finishing touches of the Merthyr uen were not deadly, several good chances being lost. The Ton men paid a visit to the Merthyr territory, where a penalty kick was awarded them for a foul by Bodfoad, from which Russell put on the second point for Ton. The visitors were still going gamely many really fine efforts narrowly missing a re- ward. At half-time Ton were leading by two goals to nil. The second half was more in favour of Merthyr, who gave a fine exhibition of high-class football, the short passing of the forwards and halves being much admired. Savage and Capel were soon mak- ing rings round the nome defence, a uice centre from the former enabled D. W. Davies to score. With only one goal behind the Merthyr boys set to work to equalise, Kelly striking the cross-bar with a terrific shot, which rebounded into play, where D. W. Davies got possession, but shot high over Ton's defence was hard pressed, but they de- fended well against the resolute attacks of the visi- tors for some time. Savage made a fine individual effort easily beating his oponents, and running close in, beat Percival with a ripping shot that gave him no chance. With scores equal, Merthyr made things hum round the Ton goat Fisher and Taylor putting in some useful work. Churchill and Kelly were in great form, and easily disposed of any at- tempts to break away by the homesters. The visi- tors kept pegging away in lively fashion, which quite disorganised the Ton defence, and though they kept up a continual pressure till the end of the game failed to gain the winning point. Mer- thyr throughout played a rattling game, especi- ally in the second half, where they had the hardest of luck in not gaining a substantial lead.

Aberdaro and District Notes. fBy "Wanderer."l Bristol City Reserves, who journeyed to Aber- dare on Saturday tp fulfil a Western League fix- ture with 'Damns' eleven, went- away with a lucky two points. The three goals which they scor- ed were obtained with a Considerable amount of tuck, for had Roderick, the home custodian, been more on the alert pach one could have bepn easily kept out. Abftrdare had m<5re of the game, and their two goals were well earned. The greater part of the second half they played with only ten men, Lewis having been obliged to retire on account of an injury to his knee. There was a good crowd. The Bristol team included Young, Clay and Hil- ton, first team men. Levi opened for the 'Dariaris towards the town end. The homesters were early aggressive, and Levi came near netting. A miskick by Lewis let the visiting forwards through, but the ball went behind. The pressure was kept tip by the Bristol men, and a corner was forced. This the Aberdare backs cleared, and after good placing by the halves < th# forwards.agaia^ecinn^aggrewlY^, lYeuag and Gorman, however, proved quite safe. Bristol were awarded a free for hands, but this did not re, t,lt in much ground being gained. McAllister, getting possession, centred beautifully, but there was no one to receive the bail, with the result that it was t sent down to the home goalmouth, Radford heading over the bar. Ere Aberdare cleared their line the same player beat Roderick with a low shot. Resuming, the home forwards pressed, and ob- tained a goal which the referee disallowed. After this the homesters pressed with increased vigour, •A shot from Levi striking one of the posts. Tippett made a pretty dribble, but was robbed of the ball when on the point of parting with it. Bristol were awarded a free, from which Cross scored. At the interval the Bristolians led by two goals. In the first minute of the second half Young handled iu the penalty area, and from the subse- quent kick Bradbury reduced the lead. After this success, the 'Dariaus were frequently seen to better advantage. The opposing backs were given an anxious time. Havnig cleared a corner, the visit- ing forwards changed the venue and Chapman beat Roderick with an easy shot. Towards the end of the game Levi scored for Aberdare, and the visitors won by the odd goal in five. Aberaman Windsors journeyed to Ystrad Mynacli to fulfil a fixture in the third division of the Glamorgan League. The Windsors kicked off with the sun shining brightly in their faces. A free-kick was awarded tho Windsors, and W. T. Morgan uusscd scoring by a few inches. Ystrad then got going and broke away, from which they scored through Stephens. In the second moiety play was of an even character, but the Windsors soon pressed and equalised with a good shot from E. Jones, and the game ended in a draw. A battle royal, upon which speculation had been rife, took Opiate at Alichael's field on Saturday af- ternoon. The contestants were the Abcraman Wan- derers, who had been engaged in football matches practically throughout the week, and Trecynou Windsors, who came with sanguine hopes of vic- tory. From the very start the Wanderers rushed away, and penetrated the Trecynon defence. Ere many minutes had passed, J. Masters found the net with a lovely cross-shot. Nothing daunted, the Windsors got away Splendidly, and'Monday was severely tested in goal. The Wanderers, however, chiefly through their haives, turned defence into attack. Their second goal was cleverly brought about. J. Masters passed right across the field to the left wing, whcnco. E. Batten put in a shot. with a lovely cross-shot. Nothing daunted, the Windsors got away Splendidly, and'Monday was severely tested in goal. The Wanderers, however, chiefly through their haives, turned defence into attack. Their second goal was cleverly brought about. J. Masters passed right across the field to the left wing, whence E. Batten put in a shot. This was repelled by Phillips, the custodian, but Penry Williams got possession, and did the final trick in fine style. Still another point came beforo half-time, Welsford putting in a loner shot. After the change of ends, the homesters seemed content with their lead, for most of the pressure was done by the Trecynonitas. Through a combined move- ment the forwards obtained a splendid goal from a shot by Tommy George. They continued to press but stern defence was shown by the home backs. Final score, Aberaman Wanderers, 3 goals; Trc- cynon Windosrs, 1. By virtue of this victory the Aberamanites are almost certain to head the Aberdare and District League. Apart from this, their first team are the virtual winners of the Tlurd Division of the Glam- organ League, even if they lose all their remain- ing fixtures. Besides, they havo reached tho semi- final stages of the competition for the Trehafod Charity Cup, aid the Aberdaro knock-out cup con- test. Should ail these honours finally come to Aber- aman, there be rejoicing indeed. The next desiderating wiil be a strong Second Division team next season, and a suitable field in which to plav. f Mountain Ash visited Ferndale last Thursday the game attraciing a large crowd. Ferndale press- ed, and n. Davies put in a beautiful run, but was pushed into touch in goal. On resuming a scrum was formed in front of the posts, and following this John droped a goal. "Buller" Jones then went away on the blind side, and scored an un- converted try. The home halves initiated a fine passing movement, and Billy Davies scored another unconverted try. Then It. Thomas scored in the far corner for Mountain Ash, and Ferndale won by ten points to three. On Saturday Mountain Ash receixed a visit from Penarth, the game being played before a fair crowd. The "Old Firm" suffered severely from absentees, their full-back, and the whole of the three-quarter line being Unable to turn out. Pen- arth, too, who had only just returned from a French trip, felt a little fatigued. Penarth kicked off, and Mountain Ash took up the attack. Off- side tactics by Regan penalised his side. Gaple's attempt for goal fell a trifle short. A rush by the Seasiders' forwards found D. A. Davies at fault, and Gunstone nearly scored. The homesters, main- ly through Davies, worked back to the centre, but the visiting threes with two good rounds of pass- ing were back again in front of the home posts. Here several efforts were made to score, and at last Gunstone dropped a goal. Fryer's drop out rolled into touch just outside the Penarth line, but the succeeding scrum ended in favour of Pen- arth. Benjamin recovered the loss, and Caple again had a shot at goal, which fell short. There was no scoring in the second half, and the Sea- siders won by four points to nil. A friendly match between Mountain Ash and Penygraig was played on Monday at Penygraig, before a fair crowd. Both tearns were poorly re- presented. Obtaining possession from a scrummage at half-way, the home quartette brought off a, fine round of passing, with the result that Ben Thomas crossed with an unconverted try. Peny- graig still kept up the pressure, and soon Howills again crossed, Hemmings having hard lines in not converting. The Mountain Ash backs lost a food chance through bungling. At the interval 'enygraig led by two tries to nil. On the re- sumption Farrow, stealing a pass, put in a sensa. tional run, but was finely overhauled by Danny Lewis. Penygraig made a final effort to increase their lead with a fine txyrt of passing, but Lloyd Jones intercepted and saved. The "Old Firm" failed to score, and were beatea by six points to nil.

Glamoraranahire Association League 1 Notes [By "the Now Boy."] After the galaxy of talen on view during the holidays last Saturdays engagements seemed of very little moment. However, one performance stands out by itself, namely the unexpected vic- tory of Trebarris at Ton Pentre, the significance of which will be realised, when Treharris are known to be running a neck and neck race for the Wes- tern League championship with Bristol City Re- serves. Indeed, present appearances point to the visit of the City Reserves to Treharris on April 30th being the deciding factor in the tourney. Al- though handicapped by the defection of both Bar- low and Timmins Treharris did not disguise their intention of making every effort to repeat Stokes' performance at Ton. The first half was very keenly fought out, although be it said both teams played a clean game. Fyfe eventually scored one of his characteristic goals for Ton, Phillips equalising prior to the interval for the visitors. Early after resuming Wallace Jones made the issue safe for T/charris although in the closing stages the defence of Smart, Steve Jones, and Tagg Williams was brilliant. The Second Division at present provides food for thought, as the four leading clubs are striving all they know in the race for honours. New Tredegar, the present leaders, strengthened their position im- mensely by their great victory over Treliarris Re- serves at the latter place. The visitors, who were accompanied by a strong contingent, opened at a brisk pace, and Lewis, the home goalie, was soon called upon. Directly afterwards, Scott, the visi- tors winger, secured, and beating Edgar Davies cheaply, passed back to Webster, who easily found the, target. Unfortunately, Lewis, the home cus- todian, in endeavouring to prevent Webster scor- ing, accidentally sustained a fracture to his leg, and had perfor to be carried to his home. Natu- rally, this sad event damped the ardour of the home brigade, and no one was surprised when the visitors quickly added another two points. After resuming, Treharris attacked time after time, but there seemed to be no sting. On the other hand the visitors always hodod danger, and the final score read five goals to nil in their favour. How far the absence of the home custodian affected the game it would be hard to say. As matters went New Tredegar won easily, and on this season's form they are undoubtedly the best side which have ever re- presented' New* Tredegar. i I Pontlottyn dropped a very valuable point in their home encounter with Nelson, the tramo ending with honours easy. Lou Jones scored Ponty's only goal during the first half, and Lewis, Nelson's right winger, equalised. Afterwards, Pont-y could shoot everywhere except into the net, thus the ineptitude of their qumtette on this particular occasion may -J -7 the championship. Bcon, wk-, assisted the home- | ] sters aftei a long absence, p'ayed splendidly, buf met with little support. Gilfach, after def-atBfcithdir, on Thursday, at home by the odd goal :i three, visited Britbdir for the return engagement. Both teams were f ir from foil strength, ?.n:j a very close contest favour- from foil strength, trij a very close contest favour- ed the visitors by (,r." ;r- ai to nil. I > « Trehafod, who defeated Troedyrhiw some few I weeks since, visited r latter place, and on this occasion suffered defeat by the narrow margin ot one goal to nil In the Third Division, Peniiebccb suffered their thirteenth defeat, truly an unlucky number, a the I hands and fed of iînlhdir Reserves, who were the I visitors. The visitor- rr<>•<>jm*Si.^e-d matters from the outset, and were soon iwo However, for an ot- fence in the sacred area, • th*v were penalised, and George Williams reduced thfe adverse lead. Later Brithdir were awarded like, favour, but Dudiy failed to turn it i-» > r.Tuni. The chief item after resuming was a spknaid goill by Dudley, who scor- ed from 50 yards' range. lflentr,,t)acli later added' their second goal from snotty< r penalty. For Brith- dir, Welsh (.back), .»:r; ."•tfgjfl.n and Muilins (halves), and Dudley (forward) tL pick, while for Pentrebach Jones (full-b&ckj) anJ Williams (half) were most in evidence. 1 yt New Tredeitar good per- formance in defeatGiihwh Reserves by tlheE: clear goals. W. Valiis and H Davie?, at fuli-back,. performed splendidly, forward, E. Martin and J,. T. Jones were b,.sl.. Aberfan accounted for < Abercanaid T'ni'.ed at': home by one goal io n.i. Truly- a narrow margin.^1 Quakers' Yard visited Hc-ilgerrig and completely: Pulverised tho homesters v the extent, of niiw goals to nil. In the Fourih Division A'oerbargoed surprised even their most rabid sunioorfers by vanquishing Pontlottyn Lads Brigade itt homn by the )"L "Y goal of the mar<'li. The Joss of these two valu- able points may lead to Ponty's undoing. >ash, the homo back, played a sterling same. Ystrad Mynach cncouutcred Aberaman Wind- sors at home. The visitors pressed nearly all the first half, but were very erratic near goaL lHtu. wards, Ystrad appeared to better advantage, and the visiting custodian, only partially clearing a lortg shot, Ivor Jones dashed in and scored..Followia«- litis, Ystrad Mynaeh missed nr-iy. glorious oppor- tunities, inereasii;? their lead. ^tr time, the vis- iting left winger" trapped tj.e ball, and equalised with a good shot Very hard lines on YstrSd after' holding tLc lead until practically the last second. 1 -v On Monday, the final of the Pontlottyn Third Di- vision tournament attracted a good attendance. Pontlottyn Juniors proved tho better opportunists and defeated Pengam Old Boys by four goals to one. Ystrad Mynach were due tr. appear at Pe:itreba £ h on Monday, but failed to put ill an appearance. The ordinary meeting was held at the Junction Hotel, Hengoed, on Thursday, Mr. M. Morgan, Nelson, presiding. Trebaris Ueyerves appealed lor a re-play in their match with Pontlottyn, owing to tho similarity of the ronrs, and the same was sustained. New Tredegar successfully protested against an ineligible player tho Nelson team which opposed them at the latter place, and the two points were awarded them. The following clubs were Cned 15s. each for non-fulfilment of fixturesTrehafod, Gilfacl) Treharris Reserves, and Aberdare Reserves. Ttelf.wis wrote asking the Leasee not to forward their charges against Nelson for poaching to lc Association, as they were quite satisfied with the sweess they achieved at the League enquiry, d it was agreed to com- ply with tb;, request. Ebtr.v Vale intimated their desire, owing to financial difficulties, to withdraw from the first division, but as they were indebted to the Leagne, and al- cwfd Mardy' a return engagement the application was deferred. The transfers of (t Stallard from Pontlottyn tow New Tredegar, and Lawcs from Tropdyrbivfuwch, to Gilfacb, >ere granted subject to certain conditions.

Tredego.r District Notts. rLy "Okl Indie."] A "League ¡'f;W was played at 1 redegar on Saturday, Cross Keys being the visi- tors, and it resulted in a WV hutuiliatinsr defeat of the homesters. It was really a rout, the like of which has nùt been witnessed on the ground for many seasons past. Tredegar were weakly repre- sented, but this in no ivi.y explains their crushing defeat. Ihey were hopelessly disorganised from the vffy beginning of the game, but bv lack more tharf skill the visitors were kept out during the first half, Early in the second moiety Wilfred Onions sus- tained a very bad injur;, to his hand, and had to retire. Then the homesters went to pieces. a.nd Cross iveys piled on 11 points, tries being scored by Bunstou, Evans and Pettlford. In every depart- ment Tredegar were routed hip and thiah, and if tho visitors had showed more finish their vigorous onslaughts must have ended in a huge Tre- degar Club indeed has fallen on-evil days. Great disappointment was felt at Brvnmawr on Saturday at the failure of Pill Harriers to fulfil a Monmouthshire League fixture. Several hundreds of people had assem-Wed near the entrance to the Brynmawr footbail ground, and when a wire was received from Newpori stating thai Pill had missed t je train expressions of indignation were heard on all sides, as the loss of the gate was a serious matter for Bryumawr, who are in "a very low financial state. There was no other match in the neighborhood.

Rhymney Valley Rugby League Notes. [By "the Old Wag."] Aberbargoed's chance of attaining to this sea- ?orl Sc ,ea^ue championship finished at Pontlottyn last Saturday, and now the issue is between Rhvm- ney and Pontlottyn at the latter, place to-morrow (Saturday). It need hardly be stated, some keen exchanges will he witnessed, and probably Ponty's previons gate records will be tested, which'fact they will doubtless eagerly welcome. Harking back to last Saturdays game; Aber started off as if they intended running their opponents off their legs, but Tom Davies, the homesters' last line of defence seemed like a veritable rock in defending his line, and drove them back repeatedly." After a succes- sion of hard fought scrummages, Aber made one or two dangerous bursts, and eventually scored. Nothing daunted by this reverse, Ponfy soon made tracks for the visitors' lines, and after some give and take play Lew Thomas secured, and dropped a goal, which gavo his side a lead, which they never afterwards relinquished. Resuming, both teams put in all they knew to win, but attack after attack made uo effect on the strong defence set up by both teams. Later, Ponty appeared to wear the visitors down, and a smart bit of play enabled Tommy Griffiths to round Ned Rees,' the extras failing. This ended the scoring, Poptlottyn being returned winners of a great game. For the win- ners Tom Davies, at full-back, played one of his best erames, of the remaing backs Sam Jones and Tom Griffiths were best. Forward, Hammonds Roberts and Mark Phillips appeared to be most in the picture, although there Were no shirkers among the remainder. For the visitors. Ned Rees (full- back), George Thomas and Tom Williams (three- quarters), Tiddler Taylor (half), and Ilayward and Davies eeemed most in evidence. Rhymney being without a League fixture met Rhymney United in friendly rivalry on the latter's own sward. The seniors, however, fielded a very unrepresentative side, but it may at once be stated they experienced but little difficulty in overcoming their fellow townsmen. Joe Howells scored the only success before the interval for the Seniors. After resuming, the visitors'were again soon in the ascendant, and a bout of passing between Vincent Jones and Ike Howells enabled the former to run through the United defence. To add further to the homesters' sorrow T S. Williams piloted the oval safely over the bar, which gave his side a clear lead of ten points. For the Town, Bevan at full- back, bar one error, did very well. Among the backs Iko Howells. Sam Vincent, Parry and T. S. Williams were the shining lights. "Forwards Joe Howell, the old vet-gran, Hennessy, and Git- tens were always to the front. Among the United, Percy Davies (full-back), McVicar and Morris Evans (three-quarter) were most noticeable. Newbridge anticipated meeting Blackwood at home, but to the intense annoyance of the home supporters the visitors failed to put in an appear- ance. On Monday, Aberbargoed visited Rhymney to oppose the United in the first, round of the knock- out competition. Both sides fielded very unrepre- sentative teams, and a very mediocre exhibition was witnessed. Even play marked the opening stages, but later a weak clearance by the home backs en- abled one of the visitjitg forwards to cross the ex- tras being added. The second half was of a very uninteresting" character, and no further score was registered.

Monmouthshire Association Notes. [By "the New Boy."] Owing to the select of the League having to meet Merthyr Town at the latter place very few mat-ches of any importance "were down for decision last Saturday. Ebbw Vale, with a sadly depleted side,, visited Abertillery, the 'Tilleryites also lack- ing the services of several of their cracks. In the first half. Boulter scored for the Valians, Gardiner eventually equalising. After resuming Aber .were continually in the ascendant, but missed chance af- ter chance of scoring. Eventually, however, Pike succeeded in steering the ball into the net, which enabled them to win by a narrow margin. Al- though Tillery won. Ebbw Vale put up a good fight. For Tilery Pike, Gittens, and Matthews were best forward. At half Pike and Flook work- ed bard, while the defence of Waites and Jas. Lloyd, at back, left nothing to be desired. -? On Monday the select of the second division opposed the Glamorgan League third division re- presentatives at New Tredegar, a splendid game being witnessed, which, however, favoured the home side by the odd goal in three. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE TABLE. Division I. Goals Pd. W. L. D. for ag'st. Pts. Treharris 6 5 0 1 21 4 11 Mardy a 4 3 1 12 14 9 Barry 7 3 5 1 10 12 7 Cwmparl- 6 3 3 o 14 11 6 Cwm 9 1 6 2 10 26 4 E bbw Vale 2 0 1 i 2 3 1 Division II. New Tredegar 16 11 4 1 51 19 25 Pontlottyn 13 8 3 2 27 16 20 Treharris Res. 15 9 4 2 24 33 20 Troedyrhiw 11 7 2 2 30 9 18 Gilfach 10 5 4 1 16 14 11 Nelson 13 5 6 2 20 27 11 Aberdare 9 4 4 1 23 20 7 Trehafod 10 3 7 0 16 28 6 Merthyr' Res. 11 ,2 8 1 16 30 5 Brithdir — 16 1 13 2 16 03 3 Division III. Aberaman Wan. 15 15 0 0 44 12 30 Llanbradach Rov 17 10 5 2 37 23 22 New Tred. This. 17 9 6 2 29 13 20 Cwmbach 15 9 5 1 42 18 19 Troedrhiwfnwch 14 7 3 4 25 14 18 Gilfach Res. 17 7 7 3 41 33 17 Aberaman Wind. 15 6 7 2 28 25 14 Pengam 16 5 8 3 22 38 13 Brithdir 18 5 10 :3, 26 40 13 Ystrad Mynach 15 1 9 5 18 33 7 Pentrebach 16 1 14 1 12 69 3 Section B.—Division Ill. Quakers' Yard 13 8 2 3 34 19 19 Mcrtbyr Vale 10 7 1 2 31 11 17 Nelson Reserves 9 5 1 3 21 10 14 Aberfan — 10 5 5 0 16 17 10 Abercanaid Un. 11 3 3 5 17 9 9 Abercynon 9 2 6 l 16 13 5 Mount. Ash Jun. 7 0 5 2 6 23 2 Heolgerrig 7 0 7 Q 2 36 0 Division IV. Pontlottyn L.B. 15 10 2 3 37 13 23 Rhymney Cres. 13 9 2 2 35 15 20 Greenfield Rov. 14 8 4 2 28 14 18 Aberbargoed 14 7 6 1 22 26 15 PhlJIipsiown 11 6 4 I 17 9 13 Abertysswg 15 6 7 1 25 23 J3 Bargoed .10 5 4 1 19 16 11 Troedrhiwfuwch 12 2 10 0 13 39 4 s_ J. RHYJfNEY VALLEY RUGBY LEAGUE TABLE. Division I. P. ,W. D. L. Pts. Rhymney 7 3 1 i Aberbargoed 20 Machen -r- 6 2 2.2 6 Pontlottyn 5 2 1 2 jf oerpiiilly 7 1 3 0 & Division II. Division II. New Trodcgat 6 3 2 1 9 Tredcgar 9 3 2 0 8* Beaufort f | Rhymney United — 6 3 o 0 2T points added. t Points deducted. =======================

CRICKET. HILL'S PLYMOUTH CRICKET CLUB. This week-end this club will start the season with a match, Married v. Single. A very success- ful season is expected as in both batting and bowline the team has been strengthened. A. S. Wbb, who has for many years assisted Ramp. shire will appear III the team. The teams for Saturday's match will probably be as follows: Married »• Watts, A. S. Webb, J. Williams, J. i> T)avey, II. Moore, F. Roberts, Iv. Harris, T. jIAwlley, W. Rod son. W. Home, D. 11. Joues. ]KTCkets pitched at 2 p.m. | iC EBBW VALE CRICKET èmm. PROSPECTS FOR SEASON 1910. We are within easy distance of the opening of the cricket season, and lovers of the great national game in Ebbw Vale can look forward to many pleasant matches on the Bridgend Field. Durintr the close season the officials of the club have not been idle. Extensive aJterations have been made to the playing area; besides re-laying the old nitch 3,000 square yards have since been added afld tbo ground is now second to none in the district' Mr. Sidney H. Irish has arranged a spielidid list of fixtures-the most ambitious that has ever been undertaken by the club. There is also a prospect of having a powerful cleveii. All last year's players are available, including Wright, Gibson. Clarke, E-ai Davies, Graham, D. J. Rich- ards, Bull, and it is rumoured that the services of Watkins, Abertillery, one of the best bats in the country, have been secured. The practice match Vill take place on April 30th. The fixtures of both elevens are as follow First Eleven. April 30.—Practice match Home May. 7.—Hill's Plymouth (Merthyr) Away 14.—Ynysddu Away 16.-Tredegar Home „ 17.-Hill's Plymouth (Merthyr) Home „ 21.—Brynmawr Home 28.—J. S. Barrie's Newport XI. Homo June 4.-Beaufort Home „ ll.-Ystrad Mynach « Away „ Ia.-Abergavenny Home Z5.-Newport Second XI. w" c. A w,.A v July 9.—Ynysddu lionic „ g.-Beaufori. Away „ 16.-Ystrad Mynach Homo „ 23.—Brynmawr Away „ 30.—Pontymister Home Aug. i,-Tredegar Away 6.-Cardi,f Camerons Home 13.-Newport Second XI Home „ 20.-Aber-,avenny, Away 27. -Beaufort Homo Sept. 3.-Pontymister Away „ 10— Second Eleven. April 30.—Practice match Home May 7.-Tredegar Seconds .-JT, Home ,,14.-Govilon Home „ 21.—Brynmawr Seconds Away 2B,-Tredegar Lilies Away June 4.-Tredegar Seconds v Away u ii.Nantyglo Home „ Ia.-Abergavenny Seconds Away 25.-Beanfort Seconds Home July -Govilon Away „ 9.-Hill's Plymouth 2nd XI. Home „ 16.—Beaufort Seconds .-v Away „ 23.—Brynmawr Seconds Home „ BO.—ChckhoweM Away Auff. i.-Breconshire Sports Club Away 6.-Gilwern I Awav 13.-Hill's Plymouth Second XI. Away „ 20.—Abergavenny Seconds Home „ 27.-Heaufort Seconds Away Sept. 3.-Pontymister Seconds. Away Sept. 3.-Pontymister F-eoonds Home SARON (TREDEGAR) CRICKET CLUB FIXTURES. iApriI 30.-Dei{!hton Iron Works w—Home „ 7.-Tredegar Lilies Seconds Home „ 14,-New Tredegar Lilies Home „ 17.-Cyfarthfa (Merthyr) '1' Home „ 21.—Ebbw Vale Away „ 28.—Twynyrodyn (Merthyr) Home June 4.—New Tredegar Lilies Away li.-Tredegar Wesleyans Home H ,13. Tredegar Lilies Seconds c. Away „ 18.—Rhymney Away 25.—Ebbw Vale Home July. 2.-Foelriw Away „ 7-St. Thomas C.C. (Sirhowy) Away 9.-Cyfarthfa (Merthyr) -„t Away „ 16.—Sirhowy Firsts Homo „ 23.—Tredegar Weslcyans Away „ 30.—Ebbw Vale Y.M.C.A. Away 'Aug1. 6.—Rhymney —'Home „ 8.—Sirhowy Firsts Away m 13.-Fochriw A Home 20.—Twynyrodyn (Merthyr) Away 27.-St. Thomas C.C. (Sirhowy) Home Sept. 3.—Rhymney sL.Away „ 10.—Ebbw Vale Y.M.C.A. Home „ 17,-rFochriw Away

BILLIARDSF Messrs. Riley, Ltd., the well-known billiard table makers, have arranged for Goorge Gray, the mar- vellous Australian billiard player, to pay a six months' visit-to this country. It is. anticipated that he will arrive in England in October, and wiH tour the country. Gray, who is only 18 years of age, has a marvellous record. He holds tite red ball record with a break of 528. This Whs made iu Mel- bourne on a standard table in 1908. He subsequently made another break of 545, being then his record, of this number 4û5 was off the -red ball. This in 1909. In September of last year, playing against Lindrum he made the world's record of 836 on a standard table, and for this achievement he was given a certificate by the Billiard Association, and also a gold medal. In this match, which was 16,000 up, his breaks were Two breaks of 800 and over three breaks of 500 and under 600, three breaks of 400 and \mder 5C0, five breaks of 300 and under 400, ten breaks of 200 and under 300, eleven breaks of 100 and under 200.

DRAUGHT NOTES BY T. BENNETT, SOLUTIONS. ProblemVjV'o." 63.—By J. H. Collins, Ystrad, Rhondda.—Black men on 9, 13, 14, 21. White man on 22; kings on 6, 3Cfc White to play and win. B 6-10 14- u 18—15 18-14 A14— 7 25—29 22—25 29—25 22—IS 5- 9 14-18 14- 9 17—22 29—25 13—17 25—22 10—14 9—14 15-10 9—13 22—25 25—22 25—29 White wins.7 A.-The two for one by 14-18 and 9-14 loses easily. B.—22-17 was Wyllie's move. Problem No. 64.—By Mystic.—Black men on 3,7; kings on 15, 22, men on 9, 10, 14, 19, 21, 31.—White to play and win, 9- 6 22-13 H-9 13- 6 15—24 31-26 7-14 2-20 "'1.-17 30-23 6-2- White wins. PROBLEMS.' No. 65.—By C. T. Jones, Merthyr Tydfil.- Black men on 2, 4,' 5, 6, 7, 20; king on 26.— White men on 11,.13, 16, 17, 19, 24, 27, 32.— White to play and win. A pretty bit fo play. Should be solved prior to moving a piece. No. 66.—By T. Bennett, Mountain Ash.- Black men on 7, 9, 23; kings on 24, 29, 31.— White men on 8, 15; 16, 18, 30; king on 22. White to play and win. Another of the author's favourite Slocum stroke ploblems. Pretty, but not difficult. ANSWERS TO COHBESPOKDEXTS. J. Craddock, Merthyr.—Aberaman will retain the cup. They have scored the greatest number of wins in the Merthyr and Aberdare Valley Draughts League. T. Davies, Cwmsyfiog.-Certainly, send them in. Shall be pleased to examine and publish, if worthy. T. Tarry, Treharria.-Your problem is not original. Can understand your dropping acci- dentally across the position in a game. These things do happen. J. H., Blackwood.—Your problem is not sufficiently problematical. A novice can see a two for three shot, such as you send in as a problem. Sorry, but there is nothing instructive in it. All communications should be addressed to T. Bennett, 56, Glyn-Gwyn-street, Miakin, Mountain Ash, and should bear the word Draughts" on the left-hand corner of the envelope.

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