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EBBW VALE V. BLAINA. I At Blaina. The visitors opened nst a very strong wind. Blaina soon attacked, and Taylor put through the first goal m two minutes. Shortly after Green added another. Davies was prominent for the visitors, and contributed nice bits of play. A. movement hy Stone and Bull ended in the latter tting a third goal for the homesters but the visitors rallied, and Davies scored, with a ong shot. Taylor put on another before the intervaJ. The wind bothered the players a rreat deal. «.. < Half-time Rome. uoaus. Blama .r:œ' j Ebbw Tftlo -T, i

South Wales Cup Finall TON PENTRE V MERTHYR TOWN The final contest in the South Wales Chal- Ilenge Cup Competition took place on the Mid-Rhondda Athletic Ground this afternoon between Ton Pentre and Merthyr Town. The [ champions are in their third season in the competition, and out of the three games played Ton have been victorious on one occasion, winning by two goals to one, whilst the other two matches have been drawn. Merthyr, on the other hand, aire in their first, season, and have achieved the remarkable record of reaching the final at the firet trial. The weather was favourable, there being no sun and only a slight wind blowing. Con- sequently a very keen contest was antici- pated. Ton was the most experienced oombi- uation, and were expected to win by a narrow margin. The ground was in an excellent condition. 'rea,-ni!s Ton Pentre: Goal, Coleman; backs, A. Curtis and W. Buasell; half-backs, A. O. Grant, H. Williams, and W. Jones; forwards, Fyfe, T. Bees, J. Williams, Parry, and T. Davies. Merthyr: Goal, W. W. Williams (captain); backs, W. Carrier and W. Davies; half-backs, F. Pemberton, G. Martin, and T. Brooks; forwards. Griff Williams, Wooton, D. W. Davies, T. Talbot, and W. Jacobs. Referee: Mr. Roberts, Crewe. THE GAJdE. ? 11 -I,- | Tnere were luiiy t;,tYJU spectators present when the teams fielded about 4.30. The initial I stages were in favour of Ton Pentre. who visited theor opponents territory, where Parry was ssen to advantage. W. Jacobs and Wooton, by gcod footwork, put the Ton line in danger. Coleman, however, was safe, and easily stopped a shot by Merthyr. Merthyr continued to have the best of; matters, and good footwork by D. W. Davies should have been fruitful had not Griff. Williams slipped in the mouth of the goal. Merthyr were keener, and combined better than their opponents. Woottoii and D. W. Davies being particulaily smart, and gave Coleman plenty to do. Ton, indeed. lacked the clevernessin footwork, and relied chiefly on long kicking. 1). W. Davies received an injury to the kg, but pluckily kept tn. Curtis and Parry combined well for Ton, but. all their efforts were nullified. A splendid effort by Fyfe, who nearly headed into the .1.,et, save Ton more encouragement, and the venue was changed Talbot relieved with a capital dribble, whioh was supplemented Halt-time eeore. Coals. I Ton P?ntre 0 I t: t.. g I

WELSH CUP. Amateur Semi-Final Replay CARNARVON V ABERYSTWYTH These teams which drew last Saturday at Towyn, played this afternoon at Portmadoc in wet weather before 1,600 spectators. Car- narvon combined well and scored through R. H. Roberts in the first eight minutes. Hugh Roberts registering a second a few minutes later. Then Aberystwyth asserted themselves and Austin Jenkins scored a lovely goal. Half-time score. Goals. Carnarvon. 2 xt;t1i" î

MARDY V. RADSTOCK. Great interest was taken in this match, played at Mardy, owing to a keen desire to see how the South Wales League strength compared with that of the Western LC- ague. The visitors arrived with It strong team. t,ea.m., fielded as follows:— Mardy: Goal, Morris; backs, Hugh Jones and Golding; half-backs, Cox, hill. and Jones; forwards, Woolacott, Williams, Abley, Lewis, and Holland. Radstook: Goal. B. Sawyers; backs. Y oling and Parlitt: half-backs, Coleman, Lippiatt, and Sawyers; forwards, Moore, Lt,teham, Hyman, Moon, and Golledge. Refores: Mr. W. Godd. Mardy. ?ttnnz wiil d The homesters had to face a strong wind, and right from the start they pressed, but Hill misSed a glorioUS chance right in front of goal. A splendid pass by Josh Williams gave Hill another opportunity hut he shot weakly. A minute later Holland dribbled through on his own and gave Sawyers no chance to stop Mardy's first goal. Woolacott got away with a line dribble, but his centre came to nothing. Aby. when well placed, steadied himself, but shot over the bar. Then Hill put through, but was ruled offside, and Holland and Tom Jones were pulled up for a similar reason. "1- nau-timo eeore. uoaus. Mardy 1 :d£6('k'" :rM. I With the wind in their favour Ma,rdy pressed, and Abley erotred. Six corners in siijoeession were gained by he homesters, from o? of which Hugh Jones neady scored by a terrific dtrive. Holland uhima.?iy scored the ?ird goal, amd Abky enabled the saane nLayer to score the fourth. Final score. Goals. I Mardv 4 Radatock Q

CAERLEON V. ABERTILLERY. Absrtillery made their first appearance at I Caerleon to-day in a Monmouthshire League match. More than ordinary interest was taken in the game owing to the bold bid Caerlean iverk, Mitkirlg for championship honours. A conbined run by the Abertillery forwaj?ds resulted in the ?igdtcTS forcing a cor- ner in '?h? ittt few minute?, but this was oa?Hy de'ard. Just afterwards Flooks sent in a stiff shot, whi?h the home custodian only just managed to ciMT. Later Euford and Ddx wer? kept busy by the Abertillery forwards, &nd :i:w:.z ,e J=.t; away for the hornesters, and only just missed scoring by inches. nay now bsoame very j fa?t Puck .m&de a splendid -run for Caerleon, but was bowled over by Burgess. B?ok a-??in m?.d? a. splendid opening, ?t J(m?s shot wide. He :mado attends later, however, by sending in a t&rrinc shot., which completely beat Prat ley. Caerlc?n now pressed, a.1?t wa? only the Iin? goal-keeping of Pratlcy that prevented a score. Half-time score. 9OHJ6. Caerleon 0^ Ab?rtiU?ry 0 Final: Caerleon, 3 goals; ?beTtjIl?ry, ml. ¡

The Western League PAULTON V. BARRY At Pa-tilton before a very small attendance of spectators. Teams:— Paulton: Goal, Wyatt; backs, Barter and J. Banfieid; half-backs. Dury, Pratten, and W. Bourton; forwards, Raikes, T. Bourton, H. Banfieid, Salvage, and G. Banfieid. Barry: Goal, L?wellyn; ba?ks. Bryant and Bilston: ha.Iv?. Prince, Johnston, and man; forwards, Thomas, Thornhn?i, Stal- worthy, lies, and Mason. Referee, Mr. F. Ourtis, of Bristol. The weather was fine and very little wind prevailed. ?Irr?had the slope favouring them. They got away well. but Carter ?structed Thorn- hill's shot. Still, Barry pressed, but their united shots were weak. Bryant cleared from G. Banfieid, who later shot over. ?Iv around the goal, Paulton fought strenously around the goal, and Llewellyn saved brilliantly from Ban- field and Salvage. The game ruled evenly for ROme time. Barrytook  a. corner, and pretty placement found Stalworthy well placed, and hsoP?? the score. Paulton went to their opponents citadel, and fought strongly. A free just outside the fro-at of the penalty line was abortive. Then another free to the left of the pen?ty area ended in a free 'ns1^ dreaded area. Uewellyn saved brilliantly from Carter. Paulton put on pressure, but Barry's defence was keen. naJi-ume score. Ba,rry .ø.r., uI'1 Paulton "0' 0 Final: Barry, 2 gt8 Paulton, ml. 

Rhymney Valley League TREHARRIS V. ABERDARE This Rhymney Valley J?eague encounter wM olayed at Treharris thM aft4E:??=t in flue weather a?d before a. g-?d ,mwd. Treharris: Goal, Ernest Brownhill: backs, Tim T?c'ma? and ?8teve Jones (oaT'tain),haH ?s Fr?l Pickett, Tag? William, and ?t ?1 ?a.?is- forwards, Tom Barlow, 0. Bowell. "S\lbne^rhd" aref' Mew Na?h and J. Tite. Tn lt oke ?beM?? ??L H. Carter; backs "Sl?h" Pritchaixl and Joe Lewis; half-baoke, Watts, T. Farringdon, a,nd Sam i?-kej(?Ptain); forwards, L. Tipp?tt A. ?o?. Evan Jones, T. D. Jonos, and AibeArt?  ??? ti?.'?re st?rtMl. The opening stages were  and Francis gave way a Corner ^but H?wkins placod 6r.?ly. enabling r? » T. 1? ? ? &ooe fr?n a scr??ble. From th" ii^dn BovveU centred, and Bwrlow ? ??"r?ow ?nt Carter saved and, unfortunately, '? Wh ,a«ureed in the attempt. Emm the ?ai-  ?L?rre e -at a.?y. ?t? Steve Jones kick Ab- ?b? Bro-,vn h?Ill saved, and from muskick-d, Ey.an  for Aber m??.rk?iebkM?rnd n j0ne.- scored for Aber- dare. Ste\e Jons a.g.am away a corner whiOli TipP?M P'??1 ?r Graves, ?diust ?ide. Soon afterwards AJb«rdare were rewarded M penalty ?T !b&nds by io<M wi!liaro>c, ??? T. D. Jo?e? ?red the third go,oi for Aberd?re. 9C?I"e con?tnu?e.t to have the ?tter of matters. Farrington sendIng to Hawkins, the latter put in a dan-?erous shot and Brown- latt er P?.?? over ?hebar. Treh?rrisnow ?'" dangerous, Barlow closing into the M-emed ?ero  B? rl? clo?ng into the goal the Tisitm? defence pre- va^ iledr, fEvvlanni Ton? fOQtmg well out.  ndeely. a-nd T. D. J<?e6 took a ertrot, wh^^ Btrowinhnll c.I?er!y raved. Tre-  ?w bri?em?d up, and Ty te pat m j  C3.II1tor 8R. ?.??r?O?t? ?-ed.  H&it-um? c-??-  1\100 d TC 3 ? .I. I V T?-Bt.a-rtfd. ?" wre awarcea 4?b T,?M_ ? h.?? ?'?d?si??? but & iDJ?m?r- stand.,ing 3|if t ??<-? M?d ??M' <Aa.n<-?. J. Th,us in ^ne ?y.i ?? 80cm after Thomas  c?TiapicTious. and put B?w?U m a fin^e Xt^Ch Carter saved ?t the vrn<;r, which Barlow placed ?tpemM of a. ^i,. but J. Lewis r?ev?d into ???M? T!m-?-«TLa.rt?t. time c?C?     goa3s w Dil.

Y.A VERFOR.DWES'f V. 1st WEL8H MAVER?RJ??, ? ???H nn" +kn I At Haverfordwest "I y,U<-<I¡,J.tiU< ttic" t?ea?s m??t in r? ? ? r<n?dcft? Pem- tearns the ??p<,t?on. After brokeslure R S t n h?''???. the Army defence by lin? and CMlard champions reache th<1 interval Th-omas scored a try^ R?mnin?, th? Welsh broke away\ a^d Thomas eoo^l two aPjok  .ø n.. t>'t,Q ruMi"——-  W??h R<?iment .—— j. 4 17 I Haverfordwest 1 6

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THE "ALL WHITES" DEFEATED BY NEATH Cardiff at Gloucester THE WELSH SIDE IN FORM [By PENDRAGON."] With all the portents pointin.g to a de*p?rate struggle for victory between Cardiff and Gloucester on the King^holm ground to- day, much deeper interest than usual was centred in the game. Quite ea.rly in the afternoon tse crowd began to assemble, and it was evident that the attendance was going to be a big one for the Gloucester arena. The turf was in admirable condition, but a gusty wind blew across the ground from the direction of the cathedral. Louie Dyke was ab-clll from the Cardiff team, through an influenza cold, and the vacancy was filled by R. T. Gabe, who oon-ientod, after some pm-sure, to turn out. In the visiting for- wards Daley played instead of Westacott. Except that Elliott was unable to play at three-quarter, Gloucester turned out at full strength. The teams wtre.— Cardiff: Back, F. Wood; three-quarter backs, J. L. Williams, W. S'piller, Ii.. T. Gabe, and R. A. Gibbs; half-backi-, W. L. Morgan and P. F. Bush; forwards, F. Smith, J. Powell, J. A. Brown, F. W. Gacccn, J. Pugsley, J. Daley, J. P. Casey, and G. Yewlett. Gloucester: Back, C. Cook; three-quarter backs, F. Smith, W. Hall, H. Smith, and H. Barnes: half-backs, D. Gent and J. Stephens; forwards, G. Vmus, W. Johns, H. Berry, B. Parliaxn, A. Hollands, J. Wyburn, G. Griffiths, and (i. Hoi ford. Referee, Alr. II. G. Smith (Bristol). Easily the biggest, crowd of the I -ea:o.()n was present when the teams fielded at a quarter to four. It is interesting to recall that except Bordeaux, the only other game in which Rhys Gabe has played for Cardiff this season wa's that against Gloucester on the Cardiff Arms Park in October, when his daTnaged kmee gave way before the match was over, while it was at Gloucester last seasin that W. Spiller sustained that nasty injury to his leg which him out of the I field for many weeks. 1 THE CAME The wind gave no advantage to either side, and a.ll the conditions favoured a fast, open game. Pugsley replied nicely to the opening kick of Vears, and Cardiff got the ball from. the first scrum, but the passing broke down. The Gloucester forwards piay?d with despe- rate energy, and made a dangerous rush, ? wh ioh Gabe failed to etop, but Frank Wood came to the rescue, although in doing so he received a nasty kick on the head. From a free Percy Bush kicked up to the Gloucester goal, but the home forwards ealne back to the centre with a great rush. From here Percy Bush got away after receiving from Morgan, aud made a marvellous run through the home backs. He had rounded Cock, but I ip slowing up he was tackled from behind by Barnes and HaJI. Cardiff were dloing reaUy well, and a scrum on the Gloucester 25 line w-an quickly broken up by the visiting for- wards. John Brown and another dribbled away, and Brovui took the ball over and scored a wide try, which Percy Bucah failed to convert. This success when the game was ten minutes old was gratifying. by the strength of their forwards Gloucester reached the Carditf 25, whera Cook nearly kicked a goal. Gloucester attacked hotly for ten minutes. and Kmith lost a glorious chance when he doubled back and punted to touch instead of passing out to the centre, just at a moment when Gloucester would have had four men against Spilier and Gibbs. Relief came to Cardiff through an injudicious kiok by Hall, who sent the ball dead. Johns and Holford ran i)i,illiaii,tly for Gloucester, and nearly put Barnes over. Galve replied with a magnificent, run to beyond midfield, where he handed on to W. Spilier, who was not- able to get the hall away properly to Gibbs, the latter failing to get near it. However, Jack Powell ca.me up a.t top ispoed and turned the ball prettily with his foot towards the centre of the field, and this clover bit of opportunism nearly pi-o- duccd a try. Indeed, the hail was taken over by Yewlett, but the referee whistled for off- side. Cardiff were now going great- guns, and 30 yarde out Willie Morgan threw a fine pass to Percy Bush. It was Cardiff football at its best which followed. Bueh and Gabe received a,nd took their passes well, but J. L. Williams still had Cook to beat when he was given possession. However, the wing man foa-d plenty of room to move in. and did the trick stplendidly. Prom a wide position Percy Bush was unable to convert. Cardiff still attaoked hotly, and IV. I, Mor- gan made a smart run up to the line, where Percy Bush just failed to take an a.w-kward Pass when a try was a certainty. Still the play went in favour of the Cardifflane, and in all phases the blue and blacks were prov- ing superior. u Halt-time score: G. T. Pts. I Cardiff 0 2 6 gte' 0 0 g With their lead of two tries Cardiff seemed in a 'perfectly safe position when play was resumed. Soon after resuming Percy Bush wa-s pe'ia-lised for holding Gent when he was dribbling away from a,scrum. The Gloucester threes were given a couple of chances by their halves, but the home quartette showed only mediocre form. The home forwards made an inonrsion i«i>to th-o Cardiff half, -b,at Spilier, drove therm back with a fine kick to touch. Although the visitinsr forwards were not heeling too well, play continued to go in favour of Cardiff, and indications pointed to another score ere long. M organ and Gabe made a .pretty dribble, and the former •gathered the hall five' yards from the, line, hut was immediately taekled. Cardiff had hard lines when Gook was held on the line amd lest the ball, but he managed ito get, back and concede a minor. The play was not nearly so interesting as in, the first half, and there were few incidents of note for quite a quarter of an hour. Fra.nik Wood was injured in a heavy tackle, and had to leave the neld. Spill a went full back. Gibbs to the centre, and Yewlett on the right wing. With only seven forwards the Cardiff pack did not improve in their heeling, but on one occasion Morgan got the ball away nicely to Bush, and Gibbs, Gabe, and Williams passed cleverly, the wing man only being plopped just in Then Morgan slipped ,stopped jti--t in t i -ie. away cleverly and passed to Percy Bush, who made a dashing run, and got aoross, but just grazed the corner flag in doing so. This was a bit of really hard luck for Car- diff. Casey was penalised for picking the ball out of the scrum, and warm play in the centre was witnessed till the finish. ,Final score: G. 'l.-fts. Cardiff 0 2 6 Gl<)ii,ce-st,?? g Õ g- COMMENTS. -1 I- i Cardiff played really good tootnaii to-uay, amd are to be warmly congratulated upon their triumph. In the ifirsit half especially one oould fancy it was the Cardiff team of three or four years ago that was playing, Gnd there were numerous sparkling bits of work. At the same time, Gloucester had hard luck at the time, and in that ten minutes ,f desperate agressive work in the Cardiff 26 In the initial half they deserved to score at least one try. This they, undoubtedly, would ha.ve done had the home threes been of average standa.rd, but they were easily tha weakest department of the Gloucester team. Given many ohanoes by their halves, they were quite unable to rise to their oppor- tunities. and all they seemed able to do was to kick to touch, and that badly. Cardiff played well all round, bl} t.he for- wards had rather the worst of th*- heeling, especially in the second haJf. Still, it was a great struggle between the forwards, about which there was no "beg pardon." Every man in the Cardiff rear division played splendidly, and Percy Bush strove heroically from beginning to end. As a, skipper he sets the men a good example, and contributed many fine piecce of play. Rhys Gabe turned as an emergency man. but he took a big part, in sec-uriner the victory, and it is perfectly safe to say that he was quite at his best. Thais the Cardiffians once agiain had tlheir strong left wing in operation, and betiter service was consequently secured from J. L. Williams. The Latter'i? try was a beatnty. He took the baU well and diddled the full- back in charming styile. j The best forward on the field was Johns, the English international, but Brown, Powell, One of the best of the Cardiff backs was Willie Morgan, who, despite his damaged shoulder, played very finely all through, and was the superior of G4ht on the day's form. Very little work travelled to Spiller and R Gibbl" Ving, but no serious mistake was made I on that side of the field. and Pugsley played gallantly for Cardiff, the former particularly doillP.:well. On to-day's form Cardiff should certainly I retain the elsh Championshil). THREE RIBS FRACTURED. SERIOU INJURY TO FRANK WOOD. I The accident to Frank Wood in the second haK proved serious. Wh-enexamined by Dr. W. G..Williams it was found that he had three ribs fractured. Wood played excellently, and his mishap is much to be deplored.

SOUTH WALES JUNIOR CUP. I COGAN OLD BOYS V. TROEDYRHIW. After two re-plays, Cogar Old Boys met Troedyrhiw on the Barry District ground in the semi-final tie for the South Wales Junior Cup. Mr. Kendin (Ebbw Vale) referee'd. Gogan started play down the slope, and Sackrel placed them on the attack, but Hersey took the ball to the oentre. Troedy- .rbiw were awarded a corner, which the Old Boys bad the greatest, difficulty in clearing, and Godfrey, running to the other end, made i;,<x>r attempt to oentre. Ackland, the Tioedyrhiw goalkeeper, however, was com- pelled to fist from Vizard. Vizard again took t.be ball away on his own, and centring well, Kvans scored. Rushing back to the Cogar Halt-time score. Uoals. Troedyrhiw 2 Cogaii Old Boys 1 In the second Giddings equalised for ,COsai' Id Boys, but Heatrosy from a penality a.ind D- J- Thomas scored £ <m"ther goals for nvrwtfl vrihdw. Final score: Goals I Troedyrhiw 4 I oogua Old Roye 2

NEW TKEDEGAR V. BLACKSTONE-ROAD I (CARDIFF). .L.- _H Th? ma ten was rwrwf?m xne aouooiooys of New Tredegar, Tirphil, and Illiot6 N combined, against the Blaokstone-road (Car- diff) boys, and ended in a win for the former combination by six goals to three. George I, Morga-n. Moyle, and Jones were conspicuous for New Tredegar, and Allen for Blackstone- road. scored his three go ale in rapid suc- cession, e, l

Neath Triumph I SWANSEA LOSE BY FOUR POINTS I Great Struggle Many Accidents I The return match between Neath and Swansea waa played on the Gnoll Enclosure this afternoon. The previous match resulted in a win for Swansea by nine points to hve. Great interest eetrd in to-day's game, there being about I-),OW spectators present. Neatri posssssed a .ground record which they were naturally anxious to preservt. Local apinion, however, faviured Swansea's cuaiices, lor the latter were understood to be cleverer behind. Teams:-— SwanseaBack, J. Bancroft; three-quar- tene, P. Hopkins, Trew, Bryn Lewis, and Tott; half-oaeks, Owen and Jones; forwadirs, Tnomas. Edgar Morgan, 'lorn iviorgan. Hay- ward, Hunt, Williams, Davies, and Grifhuis. .Neath :—Back, Edwards; three-quarters, Duvies, Rees, G. Jones, and Arthur Williams; halt-backs, Shon Evans and Brennan; tor- wards, K. Davies, Lloyd, David, Puiimore, Thomas, Rev. Morgan, and W. Lee. â Referee, Mr. '1'. L. Williams. -Neath won the toss and elected to play with the wind. Hayward kicked oil, and Swansea had a little th? better of the open- ing exchanges. ?eath heeled out from the first scram, and Shon Rvans got smarny away, b?t the pass to the right went wrong, and a hue-out followed in tHe ngion of the neutral line. Swansea, without obtaining distinctly tangible advantage, were playing rather better than Neath, until Shon Evans got cleverly away in midfield, and parted over Jack Bancroft's head. Matters then looked serious for Swansea, but their threes got well around and saved the situation. The Swansea forwards brought off a great rush, and quickly changed the venue to Neath. It wa.s a ding-dong game, but. unfortunately, a shadow was casó over it by an injury to Trewf who had to retire. Immediately fol- lowing this, Jack Bancroft's kick was charged down and Pullman raced over with the ball at his toes and scored a try, which Edwards failed to goal. Neath continued rushing Swansea, and Bancroft ha dto Kick dead to avert a score. In fact, the all blacks were playing better than expected, and Swansea were having a warm tongue of it until Ivor Morgan broke through Jrrettiiy and changed the venue of operat ions to half- way. Swansea improved their position, and Hunt made a determined and nearly success- ful burst for the line. Then Neath rushed back to the attack, and Brennan had rather hard luck in failing to drop a goal. Neath continued to attack, and Jack Bancroft just managed to avert a score by touching down. Half-time score: G. T. P,ts. -Newth 0 1 5 Hwa.nsea, g 5 g It transpired at half-time that Trew had strained the muscles of his s houlder, and at the interval it was also noticed that Harry Hunt and Toft were hurt, but Hunt was able t.) resume just after the resumption, when Swansea opposed Neath with thirteen meri. A few minutes later Toft returned, his com- ing being greeted with loud Swansea cheers. Swansea played up with great vigour, al- though Neath sternly contested every yard of ground. It was a veritable battle of giants. Owen was penalised in midtield for offside play, and Neath again found a foot- ing in Swansea ground. Fc-eling ran high, and accidents were many and frequent. Tom Reason was the next man "nocked out, and while he was recuperating the Swansea trainor called Toft oti the ground, the Swan- sea three-quarter being apparently dazed. Fine back play by Neath resulted in the all blacks crossing, but they were called back, though the try seemed a fair one. Imme- diately after Gwjlym Jones burst over for Neath and Jack Brennan majorised amid a scene of intense enthusiasm. Then Swansea attacked, and Bryn Lewis nearly scored on atta-eked, There was a stoppage through Shon Evans being knocked out, and it looked quite deliberate, too. Swansea pressed towards the finish and Jack Bancroft dropped a fine goal. Nothing further was scored, and Neath won a great fight hy eight points to four. Final score ?. t. 1 ts. Neath. 1 1 8 Swansea 1 0 4 COMMENTS. 1 0 "io -ame was her disafppoin?in? in the ?Mt? stages. Trew was inj?r?d. and he had to retire. This was decidedly bad luck for Swansea, but ei-tn in, the presence of their captain they probably would not have won, for the all blaoks had risen, to the occa?,kn, and they held the leading lia;nil practically throughout. Pullman's tiry m the first half ga,ve additional proof of this forward's •cleverness, and Gwilym. Jones s score in the second half marked him as a rare op.por- tunist. Swansea straggled to ftem the tide of defeat, but it was a vain struggle, althorugh Jack Bancroft made amend.s for his hkinder in the fiTst 'lialf in dropping- a lovely goal from near h,a,lf.wtay. The game was an. exceedingly rough OIKI, an dnot in keeping with the traditions of either club.

Penarth v Pontypridd THREE PLAYERS ORDERED OFF A good attendainre was spoiled at Psnarth this afiternioou by the h,t'e arrival of P-oniy- pridd. lih-e condttiiwis were perfect. Teams: Peiuari'h: BaicJf, P: HawelLs; three-quarter backs, W. H. Guns one, C. Bryant, C. W. Norton, aind G. Heslop; naif-backs, Randall Davies a«nd 1'nomas; forwards J. Blafrtlett, Thomas, R. Sims, C. Thomas, A. Bryant. W. ltomag, J. Hill, and .1'.U Howcl Ponityipind1! -tiu.oK, 8 Davies; three-quarter f. T. Harris, E. M'Gregor, and baioks, Otorsei.duett.; half-backs, P. lrMey and F. J. Rees Will"ia'mfi; forwards*, J. Davies, T. Levis, A. M'-Gxeg"Jx, L. Williams, R, Muars, M. Grif- fiths, G. "Tide, a-nd F. Kelland. Penarth started operations. Heslop, follow- ing up a rUtö11 of his forwards, first tackled Harris »nd then Davies, the Pontypridd cus- todian. Ihe I enaxtrh iorwards, heeling out. cent tii«ar .ba«« £ B oft with a, nice tout of transfers, in which Davies, Thomas, and Norton, .,dled, the last named rounding the upriqhtf, for Hooper Thomas to convert. Penarth were soon again at it, and Hooper Thomas, getting P\osæ,ion from a line-out, ,got ov?r ? the corn.?r, but he just fail d to convert- Pena.rth kept the pace up in gr?t style. and were all over the visitors. The latter coma not get away from tneir own and w. H. Gunstone added to the territory, dropping a beaujtiful goal, worthy of score by a "Percy tiush achievement. Pcntypridd fit last got into their stride, but Rees getting in a long kick from his own 25, which tooK play to about ten yards from the Penarth line, and Erie M'Gregory, dribbling away fromi ensuing scrum, .helned I.. Williams to notch a. try aga-inst Penarth. M. Griffiths made a latile effort to majorise. Pontypridd then appeared to put more sting in their rrnlav. whilCil set^ tled down in neutral eroun<l Half-time score: T T. P'ts. penarth *? ? ? pontypridd 0 1 3 I  .013I I dropped. Penar„ ta kept A going well in the eeoond half, ,viid their norwards oontrolling the scrums gave their three-quarters plenty of work. W. Gunstone was nearly over on a coupne of occasions, but elected to paes instead of goinjr over■ on his 0.?,? Rogers brought much naodod i*elief by a ru.sh. and found touch near we Plenarth line, putting the latter on the defensive. THREE MEN ORDERED OFF. A .l'e'W "Jtniutes from the finish a melee occurred, several players taking part. The circumstances were obscure, but it was alleged a Penarth player had been kicked. Three men wc? ?i-d?red off in consequence -A,' Grifbths ^L. Williams (Pontypridd) and ?- Thomas (Penarth). i C. On the rumptionr the Penarth three- quarte^i"s got away, and Duns.tam- scored. ?malacore. G. T. i'te. „ Penarth 2 2 ?g PcxntypTidd 0 13 COMMENTS. penarth won easily. Their forwards were much the superior. Hooker Thomas, C. Tnomas, and J. Hill bei -ii:g most prominent. punst an, Hyslop, and Bryamt did well behind, and P. Ho wells was very safe at full-back. As iegards Pontypridd, Davies played a good game at back. ETic M Gregor was the best of tu>* timee- quartera, and T. Lewis and I.. Williams c'is- tinSaisned themselves among the forwards.

MAESTEC V BRIDCEND I These teams, both of which were well rep- resented, met at Maesteg this afternoon. Up to date the matches had resulted in one dra.w and one defeat each. Teams:— Maesteg: Back, Hackerman; three-quarter backs, W. Gunn, G. Davies, Bailey, and W. Thomas; half-backs, S. Bayliss and E. Evans; forwards. J. Owen, J. Griffiths, D. Mort, T. James, W. Wells, N. Gilbert, H. Evaus, and A. Rees. Bridgend: Back, A. T. Thomas: three- quarte,r backs, Lewis, Jenkins, Leyshon, and Hopkins: half-backs, Cook and J. Hookius; forwards, Gronow, Parry, J. Ham, H. Ham, W. Gronow, Griffiths, Deerman, and F. Evans. Referee, Mr. T. England (Newport). Half-time: -Maesteg, nil: Bridgend, nil. Mort started for M aesteg against a strong: wind. Poor play by Ivlaesteg put the visitors 11 an attaeloig paaition, but Gilbert drihlbled out. Gralia.m Davies brought off a ,good save. JVIaesteg at,taoked strongly. Maes- teg were afforded all chances, completely controlling the scrums, but something always went wrong. Clem Lewis made a igood effort to Ibreak throug)h, but he was I well tackled. Numerous penalties were given the homesters, but they were of 110 advan- I tage. Gtronow made a good opening, but Watkins gave his wing a very 'poor pass. Half-time 6core: G. T. P'ts.  Maesteg  0 0 0 f- Bridg?nd 0 0 0 un tne re-s-tart play was taken to the Bri-dgend 2J. A certain try was lost to the homesters by Thomas, the wing man, failing to pass. Receiving from the scrum, E\ all Evans made a good opening, but Gunn lost the ball, the movemnt being thus spoilt. Evans again broke through the defence, but his transfer was lost. Several attempts to cross wera made by the homesters, but the defence was good Final score: G. T. P'ts. I Bridgend 0 0 0 illae,-te.I. 0 0 0

LYDNEY V. PONTYPOOL. I At uytuiey. Tne game opened in good style and Ell away was early prominent for a good break through from the scrum.- The visitors defence, however, was sound. The visitors passed well, but Miles saved by a good tac-kle. ?The 1-y?ney m?n a.gain went strongly and tilk?B scored a real ?ood try, whkh Ellaway iled to convert. Half-time score: o. T. P'ts. I Lydney 0 1 3 I;gr:'i" g à g

TKFORKY V. PFOCORn At Treorky. Brigstock opened the scoring for the homesters, and Daly James COll- verted. This was followed by Chris. Evans getting over, and Da.ly James again aug- mented. Half-time score: G. T. Pts. I Treorky 20 10 Pencoed. 0 0- 0

Aberavon v. Llanelly The fourth and last match of the season between the above teams was played on the Port Talbot Central Athletic Ground to-day. In the three previous matches the first was a pointless draw and the second and third were won by the scarlets by a try and a dropped goal and a try respectively. Each of the games produced a good, f spirited struggle and bright football. The following were the teams :— Aberavon: Back. Dick Hughes; three-quar- ter backs, Willie R. Thomas (captain), Maurice Walsh, Donovan, and Arthur James; half-backs, Tom Thomas and Jestyn Thomas; forwards, Will Jones, W. J. Davies, George Vickrey, W. Douse, Tom Davies, W. Gregory. E. Pugh, and Gwyn Jones. Llanelly: Back, E. R. Evans; three-quarter backs, W. Thomas, W. Griffiths, H. Thomas, and Bob Edwards; half-backs, Willie Arnold and Dai Lloyd; forwards, Tom Evans, Wal- ters, "Fishguard" Thomas, Stacey, Cole, Ike Lewis, Stagg, and Rees Williams. Referee, Mr. W. Best. The Game. li el ore a moderate crowd Vic-kery started, and E. R. Evans replied to touch on the scarlets' 23. Tom Evans and "Fishguard" Thomas dribbled back to the home 25. Willie i Arnold tried to dive through, but he was well tackled. Jestyn Thomas got in a smart kick up the field, and from a scrum Willie Arnold and Lloyd got off and passed to Bob Edwards, who ran to the home 25. W. Grif- fiths now made a bold bid for the line, but was grandly held up on the line by .ill Jones. The scarlets still pressed, but a fine kick by Jestyn Thomas and a good tackle b" Jim Donovan relieved the pressure. In a mix-up Lloyd essayed a goal-drop, but failed to rise the ball su oiently. Afterwards Llanelly were penalisel and Dick Hughes made touch at the division line. Tom Evans secured and passed to Howel Thomas, who carried well across the field. A combined movement by Aberavon. in which Tom Davies and Willie Thomas showed prominence, worked the game to the 1 Janelly 25, where a good chance went astray. At last Jestyn Thomas broke away and passed to E. Pugh, who grounded. Smart, work by Jestyn Thomas, and a beautiful kick by the Llanelly back left play again inside the visitors' 26. From a. scrum Willie, Arnold again went away splendidly, but E. Pugh got the ball in fins stylo when right n tne line. A claim was made for a try for Aberavon, but it was d tallowed. Jestyn Thomas tried to drop a goal, but the ball went wide. Loose play by the Aberavon full-hack allowed Llanelly to get in their ground, and a scrum wasordered on the 'Avon line. but A. Thomas made a magnificent burst to half-way. E. Pugh grounded between the posts amid cheers which were changed to hooting when the referee ordered the ball back for a, .for- ward pass, and for some time Aberavon kept play inside the Scarlets' 25. Again I?styn Thomas -ot away ;ind sent a pass to Morns White, but the latter player was agam called back -for ,a, forward pass, amidst shouts of Play the game." Aberavon now attacked right on the Llanelly line. iSmart work by Willie Arnold relieved the pressure, and some fine exchange of kicking ensued between Harold Iniomae, and Dick Hughes. A penalty to Aberavon found Jimmy Dono- van finding touch near the Llanelly line. Fishguard Thomas broke away, but Dick Hughes came to the rescue, and a smart kick sent play to the Scarlet 25. So far there was little to choose between the two sides. A kick bv Morris White forced a second minor for Aberavon. iialf-time t;corc: G. T. Pts. Aberavon 0 0 0 Llanelly 0 3 0 Tom Avails re-started for Llanelly, and play settled down in the Aberavon 25. A good hurst by Morris Walsh carried play to the oentre. An exchange of long kicks followed. From 11e noxt. tOcrnm Llanelly were penalised and Dick Hughes brought off a fine kick to touch. Aberavon v.ent off in grand style. M-om a scrum Jestvn Thomas handed to Morris White, who went off with fine speed, but, he was brought don. The 'Avon for- wards dashed off, and Jestyn Thomas getting possession, scored in the corner. Dick mtghes failed to convert. Thist inciden caused mtense excitement. Some blundering among the 'Avon backs enabled Willie inoj?a.s to s<?re. and HaroM Thomas con- vertcd Llanelly ?!? prising, and tricky ?'L? h ? ?JUn. Arnold made an opening kicking out to W. Urimt.hs. the ?tter trans- ferrJl1g' to 1"10 Thomas, who w.as tacked by ? Donovan. and ? ?rtan trv lost. -Final ecore: G. T. P'ts- I T,Ian,pl] .7 0 5 Aberavon 0 13

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CUP. I ?inaI&Mre: G. T. P'ts. Lydney 0 1 3 Cind'.M-ford 0 0 0 J :}ifrït:h"'iÖi{(1)O°in1S 0

PONTLOTTYN V. CAERPHILLY. The a4bme (senior league match, whioh was • arranged to ha.ke place Pontlotrtyn to-d ay, i has ben cancelled owing to Caerphilly having bean drawn to play in Itihe first round 01 tihe Glamorgan Cup in the Rih.ooadda Valley.

ITREDECAR V. PILL HARRIERS! PiU took a ??tron? t?nn to Trede?ar. as the reauit?i the match was ot great im- portance to their cihar.es for the champion- ship. Tredegar were without Onons. Teams: Jlill: Ba-c?,, Pill: Back, rd three-quairter backs Ry,an, Seer. Young, and .Moses; li-ilf-bicks, I Saunders and Travers; forwards, Webb, Wetter, Emerson, S. Saund.ers, Hathaway, (Marlecihy, and Trump. Tredegar: Back. Baker; three-quarter backs. Barrow. Arthur, Jones, and Ham- mond; iialf-backs, Bevan and Adams; for- wards, Davies, Lippiati, Jones, Nash, Jaanes, Evans. Clifford, and Watkins. Half-time: Pill Harriers, nil; Tredegar, nil. !ABERTILL'k:-RY V. PONTARDAWE Pontardawo paid their first visit to Aber- tillery to-day, and brought over a strong side, but Abertillery lacked the services of their captain. Teams: — Abertillery: Back, J, Hodges; three-quar- ter backs. J. Webb, Bo won, Bichardson, and H-arpur: half-backs, Cannon and Poltz; for- ward?, .f. Webb, Joe Howell, J. Blackmore, T. Williams. A. Jones, Powell, F. 0. Pose, and another. Pontardawe: Back. R. Moore; three-quar. ter backs, F>ewis, Kilt, Thomas, and V. Thomas: half-backs. Davies and Rapsey; for- wards, Phillips. Williams, T. Williams, G. Smith, Davies, Thomas, Jones, and G. Davies. Referee, Mr. 5. H. Smith, Newport. DAXYGRAIG V. BRITON FERRY. Played at Danygraii? in windy weather. With the elemnts in their favour the visitors were early in evidence, scoring through Griffiths, after five minutes. Danygraig then attacked hotly, coming near scoring on two occasions. T110 Fery were kicking too hard and losing many chances. Ward ran strongly and' nearly put Shefford over. Interesting play followed to the interval, but there was no further score. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Briton Ferry. 0 1 3 Danygraig 0 0 0 Re-opening, Danygraig assumed the aggres- sive, but play was desultory. Baker -e-qualise-d for Danygraig, Wa.rd later placing a penalty goal and coring a try from the full-back position. Danygraig was now much superior, Morris i-eorilig, and later Moulton, Ward converting cD-e. Danygraig won easily. Final iscore: G. T. P'ts. Danygraig 2 3 17 Briton Ferry. 0 1 3 CENTRALS V. CANTON ROVERS. ROVERS WALK OFF THE FIELD. The-so teams met at Jubilee Park in the semi-final of the Cup. In the first I half there was no sci-'re.—John, one of the Rovers, was order,c-d off for chargging an opponent after the ball had gone. In the second half, from a free kick, Bobby Jones kicked a goal. The Rovers alleged that the ball went ide. and that their touch-judge l I was not behind the uprights. The referee, Mr. J. Norris, refused to alter his decision, and the Rovers, refusing to continu,e left the field. .Final score: G. T. P't& I I Cardiff Centrals 1 0 3 Canton Rovers 0 0 0

I ABERAVON ST. MARY'S V. ABERAVON EXCELS. The third round of the Aberavon-Port Tal- bot Junior League Cup competition was played on the Port Talbot. Central Athletic Ground to-day prior to the Aberavon-Llanelly game. The teams in this rournd were—Aber- avon St. Mary's (wiho had only received one defeat during tihe season) and Aberavoin Exoels, another smart junior organisation. The game was characteristic of a cup com- petition. There were no quarters given or taken. After a ding-dong encounter, half- time CK-me wit.h no score. The Excelsiors, thanks to their forwards foroilng matters, had a,11 advantage which, however, was counter- balanced by the smartness and resource of the St. Mary's hacks, and to this extent the second half was a duplicate of the first. Moiety, the Excelsior forward, again forcing matters. Willie Davies, of St. Mary's, was given the ball and very smartly broke through, and when he waa almost being tackled by the opposing fouU-bad, he quickly pasised inside to Dai Rees, who scored a remarkably smart, trv. The Iciek failed. ]?i,n ai s-e-or- -c' j?ts. e-'t.. Mary's. o 1 3 Excelsiors 0 0 0

CHEPSTOW V. NEWBRIDGE. AT, tuiepstow. The visitors opened, and even llay followed for a time, when Chep- stow assumed the aggressive, but lost several chances. However, from a serum, Hobbs dropped a goal for the homesters. The second half was devoid of scoring. Half-time soore: G. T. Pts. Chepstow 10 4 Newbridge 0 0 0

RISC A v. TALYWATN Risca visited Talywain to-d-a-y-- in a league contei-t. The visitors had an unbroken record. There was a gate when the hooneeters kicked off. Davids saved a rush. Halt-time .wore: U. T. Pts. .RTtsca. 0 0 0 Tal7wain. g g g

PONTYPRIDD SCHOOLBOYS" LEAGUE. Catholic v. Mill-street Scihool.—Talis match, whioh was played at the Peaple s Park, resulted in a, win for the Catholics by one dropped, goal end a try to 3iil.

CANTON Y. CARDIFF FRUITERERS. This league mat oh took place at Jubilee Park. Windsor opened the scoring with a try, which he converted for the Fruitmon. Canton it once got on the aggressive. Brook- ml.I! scored tv.;ce ind Morris c.nice, the latter being converted by Blel-v,. Whapham Jones added to this with a clever try. Final score: G. T. Pts. OaiI1¡ton 1 3 14 Fruiterers 1 0 5

Newport v Bristol I The match was played at Newport to-day, in fine weather, before a moderate attend- ance. There were eome change-s in the teams Oil both sides. Teams:— Newport: Back, Stanley Williams; tbree- quarter backs, D. P. Jones, F. W. Birt, H. J. Rowlands, and Baker; half-backs, T. H. Vile (captain) and W. J. Martin; forwards, E. Thomas, J. E. C. Partridge, E. Jenkins, J. iSmythe, H. J. Pritchard, A. E. Hockey, J. Adams, and C. E. Evatt. Bristol: Back, F. W. R. Johnstone; three- quarter backs, T. S. Spoors. W. Boddie, A. Harris, and J. Kingston; ha.lf-backe, G. Spoors and H. E. Shewring; forwards, W. Fry, N. Moors, Down (captain). F. Chivey, Mayell, F. V. Feltham, S. Carey, and W. Frost. Referee, Mr. F. W. Miller (Mountain Ash), The Came Soon, after the kick-off by Thomas, Harry I Rowlands made a pretty opening to the Bristol 25, and sent the ball out to Ponty Jones on the right wing. Pbnty, however, failed to take his pass, or it would have been a try. A minlite. later Partridge got to the line with a rugh and looked like going over with a try, but the ball turned away. Newport were attacking all the time, though t,he Bristol forwards did useful work. Eaker was nearly in with one of his daring dashes. Shewring did some very useful tack- ling. Bristol halves at length, by a couple of use- ful kicks, sent play out to mid-field. This was followed by Kingston punting up to the right wing, forcing a scrum only a few yards out. Stanley Williams had to touch down by a kick over by Harris. Newport were still penned in in their own 25, and the Bristol halves getting out to the advantage of their three-quarters. Harris and Kingston made a few sprints for the line, but were held. Kingston at length took a drop at goal, which went wide, and Etanley Williams a.gain touched down. Newport forwards quickly followed in attack smartly aided by Harry Rowlands and Vile with clever marks. Whilst scrummaging hard in the visitors' 25. the homesters were penalised, and Shewing sent the ball from the line-out. the home for- wards making a fine break away, headed by Smythe. The ball was sent over the line, and Vile, following up well. fell on it and grounded a wide try, frcm which there was no goal. A clever cross punt by Burt put Newport in a favourable position outside the Bristol 'g'OIIi.I. In the serum which ensued G. Spoors, the visitors' scrum half, was penalised, and Vile dropped a goal. Froanthe centre kick Bristol went away with a. forward rush, and Doon sent a long kick to touch in goal at the Newport end. The Bristol backs had some good in them; they handled nicely, and Harris, the right centre, inter- eptin a pass from Rowlands, made away In excellent style. He looked like forging his way over the Newport lire until Ernie Jen- kins rushed aoross amd smothered man and ball in most approved fashion. Bristol were still making good use of the touch-line, but Hockey at length got across, and s-ent the ball out to mid-field. Half-time soore: G. T. its. Newport.—    Brist?.—- 0 0 0 Down, the Bristol captain, re-star tea, ana the visiting forwards did some useful bud- Jing. Bristol were penalised in their own 25, and Vile, from near the touch-line, took a shot at goal, but it went wide. Shortly afterwards Bow lands had a try for goal, but again the ball went wide. Newport madea few mulls, which allowed Bristol to prLay down to the centre. Stanley Williams gathered from a shot bv SlwwrÏng, and, drop- ping for goal, sent the ball wid? N. 3100 ['(. with a fine b?t ?t to the Newport 25, The game was bright and open, but there was not much ecienoe in it. Baker cross kicked to the month of the Bristol goal, and the Newport three-quarters were given a couple of good chances. There was a lack of sooring, however. Harris, the Bristol right ?n?re. made ? fine run from h?f-way. but he w" tackled by Stanley  A yig?raus battle followed in the Newport 2o' Johnstone, the visitors full-back, eaAedi a I dengerous situation just before the end. Final &core. U. r A>< T??wport.—-? Bristol.——- 0 0 "? OOMMENT. It was a much more evrn game tnan was expected. Th? Bristol forwards ivere a ?ter- Hns ]<?. whilt S?wng, the outside half, did good work. Newport lacked finlih. and threw away chances. Rowla.nds at times did some very smart work. Dr. Smythe was very prominent, and Stanley Vtllliams played a .sound and useful game at full-back.

PLYMOUTH Y. MOUNTAIN ASH. At Plymouth in fine weaather and before a small crowd. Teamis:- Plymouth: Back. Masking: three-quarter backs, Oonybearo, Dean, Moore, and But- che-ts- half-backs, Richards and Peters; for- wards, Knight, Robinson, Willcocks, Wise, EdwaixLs, Yandell, Hey wood, arM Martin. Mountain Ash: Back, Thomas; three-quar- ter John, Aineworth, Donovan, and Thomas; half-backs, Jones and Benjamin; forward's, Oaple, Sheppard, Bevan, Davies, Elierry, Hill, Prier, and Jenkins. Play opened quiet, nothing being done in the early iPtages. Both teams showed fine form, a.ntd though Plymouth liad most of the iday. the defence wa.s always too good for the attack. The visitors shaped well at tinIQ6 but there was 110 sting in their hack play, the ru-eon appearing very slow on the heavy turf. Plymouth tdien played finely, and, com- pletely outpointing the Ash,ltes, ran in five tries, four goals being kicked. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Plymouth 4 3 23 Mountain 0 0 0 In the second half the visitors showed fine form forward, but outside the scrum they could do nothiing right. Plymouth played with great d.ush, and scored sensationally. Peters, Moore, and Butcher scored in ten jumutas, while to show they we.re not done with the Ashites p1d. then further triM were &cor€d by AVi'loocks and Butcher. Final score: G. T. P ts. Plymouth  7 3 44 Mourutain Ash. 0 0 0

SWANSEA SKCONDS V NLATH SECONDS. iNeath got possession from the scrimmages frequently during the opening stages, and put in several bouts of passing, one of which almost ended in a score. Meager dribbied well for Swansea, and carried play over the half-way line. Neath again attacked, and iSwanisea were forced to concede a minor. The home quarters passed in turn, and changed the venue to the Neat.h 25. Xeath and oa.rried the ball over the home line, and quick succession. Half-time score: G. T. Pte. Swansea Seconds. 0 0 0 Jseaih Seconds 0 0 0 On the re-start each side attacked in turn, but for some time no scoring accrued. Dick Davies, the Neath custodian, took a penalty kick in a good position, but failed to kick a goa,l by a few yards, and Fred Bees cleared. A forward rush by the Swansea men, in which Saunders, Meager, and Alfred John were prominent, ended in the la.st-named player sooring an unconverted try. Neath1 retaliated with several rushes, carried I play near the Swansea line, but a minor brought relief. The homesters got to the other end of the field, and Gough kicked the ball over the line, and it subsequently went out of bounds. Final score. G. T. Pte. Swansea Seconds 0 1 3 Neath Seconds 0 0 0

RHYMNEY V. MACHEN. On to-day's contest hung the all important point as to ghether Rnymney would be declared league champions or runners-up Considerable i-ntersst was, therefore mani- fested in the meeting of these clubs at R-hyinn-ey. Earlier in the season Rhymnev proved successful at Maoheai by a very narrow margin, but since then to-day e Yisi. tors have improved considerably, while Rhymney have lost- a,t Ca-c-r,pbidv, and drawn with Aiberhargoed, both home and away. Teams :— Rhymney: Baok. Lewis Davies; three- quarters, Parry, Benjamin, M'Vicar, and Ford; half-backs, Beddoe and Lloyd; for- wards, Vincent, Jomss, D. Jones, A Cross Ike Howells, J. Lewis, F. Gittinfi, J. Hennes- I' sey, and R. Benjamin. Maohen: Ba/ok, Lewis; three-quaaiters, liuc.a.-< Phillips, Jenkins, and Jones; half- Lucas, Willett and Smith; forwards, Kellow, backs, Hill, Anthony, Bersron, Hoekins, Oran, Bent,I ham, and Jones. Beferee, Mr. D. H. Bowen, Llanelly. I Machen attacked from tshe kick-off and penned the "homesters in thei rown 25. For off-side tactics Rhymney were penalised and Smith nearly put over. Eventually Parry intercepted and relieved the pressure. The visitors again vigorously attacked and only determined defeuce prevented them crossing. I Half-time ccore: G. T. P'ts. Rhymney 0 0 0 Machen .I .I. 0 0 0

HOCKEY. BARRY V. WHITCHURCH. The Barry hookey team finis-hed their lis-t of home fixtures when they met Whitchurch. A late start was made owing to the visitors not a,rriving to time. Barry got the ball away, and immediately attaoked, but the visitors;' backs were sound in defence. Both sidee in turn attaoked, and Whitchurch soon after the start scored through Kenny Rees. Barry had, perhaps, the bet-ter of the play for some time, their forwards being stronger, but their advantage ill this department was neutralised by the superior play of the visi- tors back. The Rov. J. O. Roberts was sound In the Barry goal, and saved on several occa- sions. Percy Adams was neglected on the wing, but when a chance came his way he was not found wanting. Jim before half-time Charlie -ileggitt scored for Barry. The second half, like the first, was very fast. Whitchurch had the better of matters, and scored their second goal through Johns after a rush down the field. In Whitchurch team were four i n.tf .rnationals. u- pun, Final score: Goals. WhitchaiTch 2 Barry 1 ALIiEN&BANK V. ALBANY. Phtyoo t'he Roaith Pu-rk. Goah; were scored for Albany by Etliel Tanner (2h and Lillian Griffiths (1). Allensbank bcdng thus defeated by 3 goals to nil. During the season Albany has only lost (flI,e match out of ten played. BARRY AND PENARTH SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. GLADSTONE V. HANNAH-STP-LET. A closely contested game at the Buttrills resulted in la-vour of Gladstone by a goal to nil. A. Mordecai. the Welsh iiit-ematiotiai elect, was the scorer. CADOXTON V. HOLTON. Cadoxton won by a goal to nil. W. Harris Cardiff, 7 goals; Uanisben, 0. Scorers: Bulmor (4), J. Turabull (2), B. Turcihuil and H. Sweet^fisoofct. Half-time: -Baarry-lLk 1-goal; CatrdiJEF II., 1.

CARDIFF II. V GLOUCESTER A There was a very small attendance at the Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon. The tea me lined out at 3.50 as follows:— Cardiff iieserves: Back, R. Williams; three- quarter backs; W. A. Jo nets; T. Reardon, D. Furniss, and W. Parker; half-backs, T. Rhys and C. Culverwell; forwards, E. Smith, T. Buck, G. Lewis, J. Ward, T. Deans, W. Casey, R. Shepherd, and T. Groves. Glooieester A": Back, IL Hancock; three- quarters, G. Day, G. Stephens, J. Hamblin, and II. Smith; half-backs, W. Dicks and W. Eggerton; iorwards, W. Hawker, F. Pegler, J. Hall, H. Asten, W. Nelmes, F. Welshman, C. Wesitbury, and J. Wheeler. Referee, Air. W. Gamblin, W.R.U. Cardiff started, but good work by the visit- ing forwards carried play to the Cardiff 25, where a series of scrummages roaw tne home pack beaten for possession, but the Glouces- ter backs faiied to take advantage of the openings given them. Idris Rhys brought relief with a fine dribble haJf the length of thefield, but a misfield by Reardon lost the advantage, and Hamblin raced up to Bobbie Williams, who brought him low with a tine tackie. So far Cardiff hau. had al ltlie wordlt of the game, but their forwards now played up better, and a breakaway carried play to the Gloucester 25. Then came a sensational five minutes, the homesters scoring three times in just as mamy minutes. The first try came through a umart piece of oppor- tunism by W. A. Jones, who picked up very smartly, a.nd running through a crowd of opponents he gave at the right moment to Tommy Reardon, who rail behind the post. Jones had his kick charged down. Right away from the restart Cardiff again got down, and Culverwell dribbling down lacked o-ver Hancock's head, and beating him in the race for possession, scored wide cut. The kick agli-in failed. Betfore the visitors had recovered from the surprise of these two quick scores Cardiff- were over again, this time through Rhys, who doubled through prettily with a try which Bobbie Williams converted. Close on the interval Parker again crossed. .Calf-time ecore: G. T. P'ts. Cardiff Reserves 1 3 14 Gloucester A 0 0 0 r. "£'r_- -t. uirectiy 011 tne re-ei.ari tariu nea.me « unm an aee of sioring. Reardon was held up on the line, and Furnish tried a shot at goai, but the kick charged down. Culvorweil got away prettily on the blind side, but his transfer was forward. Culverwell was play- ing a great game, putting his backs in motion time after time, but the visitors tackling was keen. After Parker had been thrown into touch rigjht on the line, Rhys threw out a long pass to Reardon, who crossed, wide out. Parker was temporarily injured. Cardiff pressed right to the end. Final score G. T. P'ts. Cardiff Reserves. 1 3 14 Gloucester A 0 0 0 COMMENTS. in tne early ptages 01 tne game (.Glou- cester more than held their own, but after Oardiff first score they seemed demoralised and quite failed to check the smart move- ments which followed. Hamblin and Stevens did good work in the third line. Their for- wards wf, re a strong, robust lot, but tired towards the end. After their first score the homesters were in irresistible form, and. the score should have been much greater. At full-beck Bohhie Williams was much the superior of Hancock, while in the third line Jones was the best of a good quartette. Cul- verwell and Rhys always had the best of tho argument with Dicks and Wren.

Northern Union Game MERTHYR V BATLEY. With the Merthyr Soecerites contesting for supremacy with Ton-Pent re for the cup, foot- ball of importance in Merthyr to-day was confined to the meeting of Bailey and Mer- th.vr for the Northern Union Cup on the College Field. The visit of Batley war; regarded las of considerable interest, inas- much as they are in close running for first place in the league, and, moreover, compara- tively few teams from the North have despriirted themselves in, Merthyr district this season. The encounter proved to be a big atlnaction, and a crowd of about 4,000 spec- tators, which waR being augmented at every moment, lined the ropes at the time of the kick-off. This wds despite the raw, nippy weather, and the fact that Merthyr had (iuc- cumbed to their n-eighbcmring- riyals, Ehbw Vale, as recently as Thursday last, whioh put the homesters ^practically out of the running for the Welsh Ijeague Champion- ship. Merthyr were weakens j considerably by the absence of Piaddii=on at fiui-hack, Wyatt Reed at tbree-cfuarter, and Harrison at :half, all of whom were crocked. In con- sequence experimenting had to be resorted to. Dan Lewis was taken from the pack to partner Harris at half; C. P. Lewis (Cardiff) filled the vacancy in the third line, and Syd James groin to the rear, M. Vaughan, a recruit from the local amateur Bugbyites, was introduced into the vanguard. The teams fielded as fotlo,ws:- Merthyr: Back. Syd James; three-quarter backs, Ponty Thomas, J. Cowmeadow, W. Smith, and C. P. Ijewis; half-back*, Harris and Dan Lewis; forwaiyis, W. D. Thomas, W. Thomas, D. B. Davies. Ted Jenkins, W. Be van, and M. Vaughan. Batley: Back, Wattie Davies; three-quarter backs, Senior, Langcver, Lacey, and Ward; ihalf-backs, Thomas and Oatlead: forwards. Gar,th, Hirst, Moseley, Settle, Kil&on, and Fitzgerald. Referee, Mr. Moy (St. Helens). The Came. The visitors stai-tcd up the slope, and the opening play ruled even. A good deal cf loose kicking was indulged in before tho game settled down to business. Ponty Thomas gained a slice of ground with a long drop, and then Cowmeadow missed a. canital chance at getting through by failing t-o take the transfer, after a pretty bout of passing amongst the backs. Fouls by Merthyr gave the visitors an advantage through a couple of free-kicks. From a mark Watty Davies almost placed a goal, tae ball going just wide. In the subsequent play Bevan twice came into prominence through smart follow- ing-up, but Batley returned to the attack. Hard scrimmaging on the line threatened danger for several minutes, but relief was obtained by a penalty against Oakland for off-side. A second penalty enabled Morthyr to cross the centre, but Langster and Watty Davies regained the lost territory. Batley ma,de resolute rushes for the line, and, after Watty Davies had struck the cross-bar with a free-kick, Kitson got over and grounded under the posts. This time Watty Davies made no mistake, and scored a fine goal. The game was contested in a determined spirit. Langster and Teddy Jenkins took u,) a fighting attitude, but did not come to blows, and were promptly ordered off the field by the referee. As a consequence Garth went to the three-quarters, and D. B Davis and C. P. Lewis changed positions. The visi- tors continued to press, and there "was no further scoring up to the interval. Half-time ecore: G. T. p'ts. Batley 1 1 5 Merthyr 0 0 3 Immediately on the resumption Batley took play down the field, and a penalty against Merthyr in a good position was suc- cessfully negotiated by Watty Davies. The oome team worked into an attacking posi- tion. but the passing broke down repeatedly. Eventually Smith got an opening, and scored a splendid try, with half-a-dozen opponents hanging on. 8yd James's kick at goal hit the post. Nerey crossed with a try, Watty Davies converting, and Syd James scored a fine goal from a penalty for Mer- thy:r. Just on time Nerey again scored, but it was not majorised. ;core: G. T. P.ts. Final score: G. tT. P ts. Batley 2 3 13 Merthyr 1 1 a

EBBW VALE V. MID-RHONDDAI TiJJ" mat-oil, in the Welsh league, was .played at Ebbw Vale, before a good attend- ance. Teams: — Ebbw Vale: Back, Dai Davies; three-quarter backs, Llewelyn, Harvey, fcjnah, and Syd. Jenkins; half-backs, W. Higgins and Shiglo Thomas; forwards, Hitciiings, Eustace, Johns, Edmunds, launders, and Burcham. Mid-Rihomlda: Back, Griffiths; three-quarter backs, Jones, Wrontmore, Edwards, and M. Jones; half-backs, H. Reed and E. D. Reed; forwards, Matthews, Bevan, Barrett, Jones, Hughes, and D. Williaans. Referee: Mr. Lewus, Merthyr. Mid-Rhondda started up the ground, and 1 soon took up ail attacking position, but Jen- kins reiievtd, and went up the line at a good speed, but was forced into touch. Llewelyn became conspicuous, and put in some excellent ruins, but poor following up lost several chances. Mid-Rihoridda were play- dng a great game, and gave the homesters a deal of trouble. From a rush Llewelyn received, and looked very much like scoring, buit he was forced into touch. Smith, one of the ubbw Vale centres, was playing splen- didly, and Llewellyn was occasionally con- spicuous for smart work. A ru-.h by the home forwards nearly ended in Jenkins get- ting over. Ebbw vale were awarded a free, but Jenkins failed. Smitli received the ball outside the Z5 line, and dropped a lovely goal. Ne-d R-ees was injured, and had to retire, but he soon returned. The game was very rough, ai<? Higgms was also injured and had to be taken off. Ebbw Vale were given a free kick 111 front of goal, but Harvey made a poor attempt to score. Half-time score: G. T. Pts. Ebbw Va-Ie 1 0 2 M.id.Rhondda. 0 0 0 Final score: G. T. Pts. Ebbw Va!e 2 4 16 Mid-R3iondda 0 0 0 I The scorers were Bitrgham (2), Llewellyn oaTh d ILiggÜlgS. Two of the tries being oon- vert.ed by Dai Davies.

NEWPORT BOYS V. CARDIFF BOTS. At the conclusion 01 the .Reserves match at the Cardiff Arm., Pa.rk. the schoolboys of Newport and Cardiff took the field in one of the irhter-ftown matches for the Dewar Shield. In the first half play was lairlyeveii was la-*rlyev-eil until Foley, intercepting, rounded Edwards, and scored a splendid Vil- after running nearly t,he length of the field. Ou the re start Jones ran tinough a bunch of Usksiders and scored a lovely try- This was the only scoring until the in/terval..Early in the second half Corniisb was prominent with a trioky run, and scoied. The "Usksdders tried hard to equalise, but found tihe defence ot the Oity boys too strong. Cardiff then pressed hard, and Jones soared just bafoix; the final. ,Final eiore: G. ,T. P'ts. I Cardiff Boys 0 3 9 Newport Boye 9 1 3

jSOCCEH FOOTBALL. -0 CONFERENCE OF SECRETARIES. I Next Season's Fixtures. The annual conference of (secretaries pro- moted by fittie Football Association was held tiliis morning at the Crystal Palace, for the purpose of arranging fixtures for next season. Fixtures far 1909-10:- INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. 1910. February 12—Ireland v. England, in Ireland. March 5—.Scotland v. Walts, in Scotland. March 14—Wales v. England, in Wales. Miarch 19—Ireland v. Scotland, in Ireland. April 2—Scotland Y. Scot-Land, in Scotland. April 11-Wal;eis v. Ireland, in Wales. F.A. AMATEUR INTERNATIONALS. 1909. November 20—England v. Ireland, in Eng- land. 1910. February 10—England v Wales, in England. International Federation matches will be pla-ye-d by England v. Holland, in England; v. Belgium, in Belgium; and v. Germany, in Germany—dates to be fixed. LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL. lOctober 9, Football League v Irish League, in England. 1910—February 21, Scottish League v. Irish League, in Scotland. February 26, Football League v. Scottish League, in England. OTHER FIXTURES 1909. Sept. 4.—Scottish Qualifying Cup (first round). 'pt. 9,-8utfolk v. Essex, at Lowestoft. Sept. 11.-Glasgow Cup (first round). ?-ept. 13.—Glasgow v. Sheffield, a.t Glasgow. Sept. 13.—Birmingham Cup (first round). ?pt 18—Fooi.b?ll Association Cup ( PW44imi- nary round). Sept. 13.8coHish Qualfying Cup (second round). I Sept. 20.—Mayor of Birmingham's Charity l Cup. Sept. SO.—Staffordshire Senior Cap (first i roundl. 22.—Kent v. Woolwich Arsenal. Sept. 25.—Glasgow Cup (second round). Sept. 25.—Ijondon Senior Cup Qualifying Competition (first round). Sept. 27.—Lancashire Cup (first round). Sept. 30.—^Middlesex v. Household Brigade. Oct. 2.—Football Aasociaton Cup Qualify- ing Competition (first round). Oct. 2.—Scottish Qualifying Cup (third round). j Oct. 7.-Middl,e.sex r. Herts (Southern Coun- ties' Amateur Championship). Oct. 9—Amateur Cup Qualifying Competition (first round). Giasgaw Cup (final tie). London Oharity Cup (first round). Surrey Senior Cup (first round). Nottinghamshire v. Iveicesterehine. Middlesex Senior Cap Qualifying Competition (first round). East of Scot,lamd Shield (final). Staffordshire Senior Cup (second round). Lancashire Cup (second round). Oct. 13-Kenit v. London. Oct. 16-F.A. Cup Qualifying Competition (second round). Scottish Qualifying Cup (fourth round). London Senior Cup Qualifying Competition (second round). Oct. 23—Amateur Cup Qualifying Comp?tdtion 'secomd round). W?lsh Amateur Cup (ni?t preliminary r?und'. Oct. 25—Birmingham Cup (second round;, lancaslhire Cup (third ro?nd?. Oct. 27-Bcrks v. Hert?, in Bucks. Surrey v. Sussex. Oct. 28—Essex Y. Norfolk, at Colchester. Oct. 30-Scottigh Qualifying Cup (fifth round). Oct. 30—T.ondon Charity Cup (second round). Oct. 30—Essex Senior Cup (first round). Oct. 30—Sussex Senior Cup (first round). Oct. 30—Welsh Cup (preliminary round). Oct. 30—Middlesex Senior Cup Qualifying Competition (second round). Oct. 30—Kent v. London (Juniors). I Nov. 1-Staffordshire Senior Cup (third round). Nov. 6—Football Association Cup Qualify- ing Competition (third round). Nov. 6—Amateur Cup Qualifying Com-epti- tidn (third round). Nov. 6—London Senior Cup Qualifying Competition (third round). Nov. 6-Snrrey Charity Shield (first round). Nov. 6—Welsh Amateur Cup (second pre- liminary round). Nov. 6—Middlesex Charity Cup (first round). Nov. 10-lonflon v. Surrey. Nov. l'cottish Qualifying Cup (sixth round). Nov. 13—Sussex Senior Cup (second round). Nov. 13—Welsh Cup ifli,st round). Nov. 17—Dorset v. Sussex. Nov. 17—Berks and Bucks v. Middlesex. Nov. 20—Football Association Qualifying Com- petition (fourth round). Nov. 20—Essex Senior Cup (second roun)- Nov. 20—Surrey Senior Cup (third round). Nov. 20—Middlesex Senior Cup Qualifying Competition 'third round) Nov. 22—Lancashire Cup (semi-finals). Nov. 24—Hampshire v. Surrey. Nov. 27-Arnatcur Cup Qualifying Competi- tion (fourth round). Nov. 27—Scottish Cup Qualifying Competition (final). Nov. 27-London Senior Cup QuaJifving Com- petition (fourth round). Nov. 27-La-nc"a.chire Junior Cup (final). Nov. 27—Welsh Amateur Cup (first round). Dec. 2—Middlesex v. London. Dec. 4-Flootball Association Cup Qualify,inn- Competition (fifth round). Dec. 8-Rwrrey Juniors v. London Juniors Dec. 8—Sussex v. Hants. Dec. H.-Essex Senior Cup (third round). Dec. H.—Welsh Cup (seoTid round). Dec.. 11.—Middlesex Senior Cup Qualifying Competition (fourth round) (first round). and HaHaanshire Cup (first round). Dec. 13. Lancashire Cup (final). Dec. l?-:London Senior Cup (first round qualifying competton). Relish Amateur Cup (second round) Dec. 28.—Worcestershire Senior Cup (semi- final). IK>e.. 29-Norfolk v. Suffolk, at Ipswich (oo^th^ern Countes* Amateur Cup). 1910. Jan. 1-—Surrey Senior Oup Competition Proper (first round). Jan. 1. (Middlesex Senior Cup Compettion Proper (finst round). Jan. i.-Keii,t Senior Cup Competition Proper (first round). Jan. Cup (semi-finals). Jan. o. r o,otball Association Cup Competi- tion Proper (first round). Jan. Cup (third round). Jan. is.— Football Association Cup Competi- tion Proper (first round). Jaon- 15. London Senior Cup Competition Proper (first round). Jan. 15.-Hertti Cup (second round). Jan. 19. Surrey v. Berks and Bucks, in Surrey. Jan. 20.—Middlesex Juniors v London Juniors, n Middlesex. Jan. 22. Football Association Amateur Oom- petmon Proper (second round). Jan. 22.—Scottish cup (first round). Jan. 22.-Welsh Amateur ozip (third round). Jan. 22.—i&urrey Senior Cup Competition Proper tlinst round). Jan. 22.—Middlesex Senior Cup Competition Proper (second round). Jan. 26 .—Ox fords hi re v. Middlesex, in Ox- fordshire. Jan. 29-,Sussex Senior Cup (third round). Jan. 31-Househoid Brigade v. Ixindon in Loneou and Staffordshire Senior Cup Final, leb. 2—Dorset v. Surrey, in Dorset. reb. 5-Football Association Cup Competi- tion Proper (second round). Feb. 5—Scottish Cup (second round). Feb. 5—Essex Cup (fourth round). Feb. 5—Surrey Senior Oup Competition Proper (second round). Feb. 5—Irish Cup (first round), teb. 0— Middlesex Charity Cup (semi-final). Feb. '—Birmingham Cup (third round). Feb. 7-Mauchester Cup (first round). Feb. 10-Essex Juniors v. Surrey Juniors at Leytonstone. Feb. 12-Footbail Association Amateur Cup Competition Proper (third round). Feb. 12 London Senior Cup Competition I Proper (second round). Feb. lWelsh Cup (fourth round). I Feb. 12—Liverpool Shield (final). Feu, 12-We8t End Football Association Y. I Londou Juniors, in London. Ij3! 12-Weloh Amateur Cup (fourth round). Feb. 12—Shropshire Senior Charity (final). Peh. 12-Perthshire Cup (final). Feb. 12-Notts Senior Cup (semi-final), rJ ep. 14.—Welsh International Trial Match Feb. 16.—Surrey v. Household Brigade, in Sur- rey. Feb 19.—Football Association Cu.p Comneti- tion Proper ,third round). Teb. 19.—Scottish Cup (third round), Feb. 19.—Herts Cup (semi-final). Feb. 19.—Surrey Senior Cup (semi-final) Feb. 19.—Surrey Charity Shield (semi-final). Feb. 19.—Middlesex Senior Cup (semi-final), Feb. 19.—Middlesex Juniors v. Keut Juniore in Middlesex. Feb. 19.-I,rish Cup (second round). Feb. 19.—Kent Senior Cup (semi-final). Feb. 19.-Northum be,rland Cup (semi-final). Feh. 24.—Essex v. Sussex, at Ilford. Feb. 26.—London Charity Cup (final tie). Feb. 26.—Essex Senior Cup (semi-final). lia,i,ch 2.—Surrey Y. Kent, in Surrey. March 2.—Middlesex Juniors v. Berks and Bi cks. in, Berks or Bucks. March 5.—Football Association Cup Competi- tion Proper (fourth round). March 5.—Football Association Amateur Cup Competition Proper (fourth round). March 5.-Lon,don Junior Cup (semi-final). March 5.—Essex Senior Cup (seini-final). March 5.-g-t-affoidshire Junior Cup (final). March 5.—Herts Charity Cup (finalj. March 5.—Welsh Cup (semi-final). March 5.-Irish Cup (semi-final). Ala-roli. b.-Suc-f;ex Senior Cup (semi-final). March 5.—Middlesex Senior Cup (semi-final). Al,zjjl ell 5.—Surrey Senior Cup (semi-final). March 5— Kent Amateur Cup (semi-final). Mareti 5.—Ijeiceste-rt?hii'e Senior Cup (semi- nnai). M,)' 5—WaI?a'l Cu? (i-fin3J). March 5,-Ikrk6 ;J,nd Bucks Junior v. Surrey Juniors, in Berks or Bucks. March 5.—Forfarshire v. Perthshire, ait Dun- dee. March 7.—Manchester Cup (semi-final). Al ai-eli 9.—Essex v. London, a.t Gray's. March 9,-Hertc-; v. Surrey, in Herte. Mlarcii 9->s.cGrt:¡¡:¡!h Cup (fourth i-ouiwl). Ixmdon Senior Cup (semi-final). Norfolk Senior Oup (eemi-fijia.il). Berke a.rul Bucks Juniors v. London J undo re, in Beirks or Bucks. Sussex Senior Cup (seniii-nnail). Cheshire Senior 9u}) ,seml-finals,. Irinh Junior Cup (final). Sheffield and HaJlamshaire Oup (final). ■Nottej Senior Cnp (semi-final). Marvlh 14—Birmuigiham Cup (semi-finals). Miarch 16—Middleeex v. Strrrey, in Middlesex. Maxoh 1/ rrtah Intermediate Oup (final). March ly 1 .A. Amateur Cup iapmi.fi,naJrf ixmdon Senior Cup (semi-fiiiaisi. Herts Senior Cup (final). Welsh CuP \-semi-finaji. Scottish v. lrisih j uniors, in Sootdamd Norfolk Junior Cup (final). North of Scotland Cup (final). Onewnire Amateur Cup (final). Sussex Junior Cap tfinal;. Liverpool Amateur Cup (final). Shropshire Junior Charity Cup ifinAT),,r" Hinckley Charity Cup (final). Leicestershire medals (tLna4b). Ayrshire Cup (final). March 24-Nots Senior Cup ffinal). March 26—F.A. Cup (eemi-fiinaj ties). Surrey Charity Snield (final,). Surrey unior Cup (final). Irish Oup (final). Nor,hampt'onshire Junior Cup (finaj#. Hull Charity Cup tfinal). Welsh Amateur Cu (semi-finals). Middlesex Junior Cup (final). Ijoaghborougth Chanty Cup (final). Durliani Senior Cup (final). Maroh 2&-Welsh Cup (final). Ixmidon Junior Cup (final). E&ex Senior Cup (final). Herte Junior Cup (final). Surrey Senior Cup (final). Middlesex Senior Cup (final). Derbyshire Senior and Minor Cups (finals). Sutsercx Senior Cup timal.). Bedfordshire Cup (final). Kent, Senior Cup (final). Kent Amateur Cup (final). March 28-Kent Mid-week Cup (final). Marcn. 28-Keut Junior Cup (final). Marea Z.8-liddleæx Mid-Wl"Ck Cup (finals March 23—Notts Junior Cup (final). March 28—Shropshire Senior Cup (final). i-Liiir Cup (final). March 28—Apsley Charity Cup (final). Afareh 29—Worcestershire Senior Cap (final)- March 29—Coarueive Charity Cup (final). March 31—Notts Thursday Cup (final). April 2—Birmingham v. Scottish Juuiars, U Birmingham April 2—West Ham Charity Festival. April 2-Northami-) ton sbi re Cup (final), April 2 ire Junior Championship April 2—Manchester Amateur Cup (final). Anril 2—County Antrim Shield (final). j Anril 4—Walsall Senior Cup (final). | April 4—Manchester Cup (final). April 6—Gloucestershire Senior CUT) tfinal). April 7-London Juniors v. Essex Juniors, 1f London. April 9—Scottish Cnp ffinali. April 9-Hirming-ham Cup (final). April 9—London Senior Cup (final).

Results at a Glance RUCBY. Danygraip. 17 points; Briton Kerry, 3. Sw.i'ii-ea sooends, 3 pointf; Xenth Seconds, ail. Dunvant, 3 point. Port Te-nn, nil. St. Mary's, A:>era.von, 3 points; Kxcdsiorei, nil. Buimney Athletic, 1 goal (5 (points); aCrdiff Lttt-on, l try 13 points;. Half-time scoi-e.-Briton Ferry, 3 points; Danygraig. nil. Richmond, 22pts; London Scottish, lopte. Plymouth, 47pts; Mountain Ash. nil. Birkenhead. Bark, 26pts; Manchewtei-, Spta. Newport, 6pts; Bristol, nil. Gloucester, nil; Cardiff, 6pts. Devonport Albion, 54pts; Biack^heath, nil. Neath. 8pts; hwansea, 4pts. Ammanford, 9 points; Amman United, nil. Dinatr Pow is, 13 i>oiuts; Taff Junior. nil. St, 1 eilo's, 8 points; st. liermanV. 6. Cardiff \\Vit,h, 3 guali, 2 dropped; Canton liarwo qml1- nil. Hartlepool HOïe-r" 9 points Durham City, ail. NORTHERN UNrON. Wigan, 3pts; Hull, 21pts. H uns let, i6pts; Salfo rd, ipts Keignley, 27pts: Bradford, 8pts. York, 27pts; Hull Kingston Rovers, llptS- Warrington, 24pus; Barrow, 7pts. Widnes, l&pts; Kocjidale, cpta. Wakefield Trinity. 15pw; i.roils, 12Pts. Dewsbury, nil; Halifax, 9pts. Oldha.m. 21pts; H?Yx'o?rn, opts. Leigh, 3pts; Broughton Bangers, 18pts. Ha.lf-tdm?: Ebbvr Vale :N.( .) 1 goal (2 poin. Mjd-luliondda, nil. ASSOCIATION. Gabia.lifa Stars, 2 goals; Longoroft JuxuhmL^ Morrtetop, C; Briion Ferry, 1. Mo-nd Work.>, 2 JWnmblPw ;Allnoiis, 0. ]'ark Villa, 3; 6th Co. Newport Brigade, Q. Ma;ndee Albion, 2; Lysaghts E.\ce!y;ois, 0. Ayddu Oddfellows, 7; Oak fie ;d United, 1. Clytlia Vill.i, 2: st Mary's Inslitue, 0. Bryiyloe Rangers, 2; Archihald-rtreet Mission, 0 Barry Juniors, 7; Barry Uounty Schools Betserves, 0. Pyke-etreet Harry Old Boys Keserves, 5; RomUlii Old Move, o. St. Caitherine's. 3: Wvverians, 0. Falkland Athletic. 5; St. Luke's.2. Cardiff United, 2; Orange Old Boye, 1. ENGLISH LEAGUE MATCHES. DlVISIOS I. Woolwich Arse nil, 0; Chelsea, 0. Notts Countv, 0 ;f Sunderland, 0. K<ewca«tle LlQited, 1; Notts 1. Bristol City. 0; Aaton ilia, 0. Preston i\ortli End, 1; Sheffield United, 1. Middlesbrough, 0; Bury, 1. Leicester Fosse, 2; Blackburn Rovers, 4. Kvert<-m. 0; Bradford City, 1. Sheffield Wednesday, 2: ManGhetr United, 4 Manchester City, 4; Leverpocl. 0. DIVISION II. Birmingham, 1; Derby County, 1. Bolton Wanderers, 2; icssop, 0. Bradford, 0; Clapton Orient, 1. Burnley, 0; ],dF City, 0. Fuiliam, 2; Barnsley, 2. Gainsbrough Trinity, Z; Hull City. 0. Grimsby Town, 1; Tottenham Hotspur, 2. Stockport, 2; Chesterfield, 0. "Tet Bromwich, 5; Blackpool. 1. Wolverhampton W.. 1; Oldham Athleitic,, L SOUTHERN West Ham, 0; Bristol Royrrs, 2. Brighton and Ilove, (,),,Nentrv City, 1. Queen's Bark Rangers, 1; Crystal Palace, U Brentford, 4; iiillwall. 2. Luton, 3: New Brompton, 0 rSiwindon, I Northampton, 0 Portsmouth. 2; Exeter Citv 0 Ley ton, 0; Watford, 1 Southampton, 1; Norwich City, 0 Plymouth Araylo. 1; Reading 1

BLAENAVON V. BLAINA. This friendly game was played at Blaesna von to-day. Teams:— Blaeinavon: Back, Peain: thrce-awairtei backs. S,ui-ridge, Johnson, Ijewis, and Wil. liams half-backs, Prcxtheroe and Keefe; foT- wairds, Iiiidson, Dibble, Broom, Giles, Davies Powe.!L Skus, and Da vies. Blaana Bo cli, Thomas; th,rce-p-,iaxtt-r backs, Parry, iHiaans, Hillier, and Ednitwids; half- backs, P?ilhps &md Another; forward? George, Fcni, AV?I'i?ms. Simmands. BLaok- • Morgan, Beyand Jenkiins. E?r?, 'Mr H??uc. C?r(Hif. Blaenavon sta,r?d. and Bta?? had a narrow shave for a try. Bla-enavon attacked and Kcefe scored an TinoonTerted try. Enoch Da vies scored the seoond try for Blaena\xm after good passing, a.nd Jonson added a third. Blaenavon were on the attack continually, and should have addpd to the score Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. Blaenavon 0 3 9 Bla,ina. o 0 0

CARDIFF RACES. EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL 12 and 13. [e484 NEWPORT ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 12, At 2.33 p.m. £ 90 VALUE PRIZES. HANDICAP and SCRATCH RACES, HIGH JUMP and HURDLE EVENTS. ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, APRIL 3M. Entry Forms from Hon. Soc., Cambrian. chambers. e4U TAFF VALE PARK, FONTYPRJDD. The Pontypridd Athletic Club, tbrotifh fecurlnr a long Jeate on the Tm Vale Park, have tpeot u enormous own m eiuarsrtng the *eoomiao<UtlM &oM lmpxennz for the coralort of the pubha The PONTTPBIDD ATRI-STIC CLUB will HolU tbl1. NLK'lJtl ANNUAL EASTER ATTRACTIONS. On EASTER MONDAY-Boys' Foot ,[? ObiUal* &Me? Old Mo.'s F-t Races CveUue (Ata?teur ?.C. O .). OrJ8 ¿tI;' tYhtt ':=: EASi^Ii Haccs and Ooen Fla Handicap, Cycliug (frofessiouai, N.C.U.L WrwtliM1 Competition, and Whippet ilaudicap. BIG PRIZES GIVILN BOTH DAIS. Admission, Sixpence Each Day. Furtbur particulars see Poster, or Apply Eeoratu* Greytiound Hotel, Pontypridd. took Out for the MARATHON (Ajnateux1) vipc Newport to Pontypridd, Whit-Monday, <&M' EASTER MONDAY, AT CARMARTHEN PARK. BRASS BAND CONTESTS" CLASS A—S E-NTRtES. CLASS B—6 ENTIU". CLASfi O—5 ENTRlEa. CYCLE "REVENGE" MATCH EETWEEX VIC JOHNSON (World's Champion, 1908), BERT ANDREWS (E-e-appearance of this Favourite after his accident, at the Stadium last year). W. J. BAILEY (World's Record Holder). AMATEUR CYCLE RACES (N.C.U. Rules). PROFESSIONAL FOOT RACES* FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE DAYTON FAMILY (12 Performers). THE MILFORD BROTHERS (In their IncompaaaWe Trapeae Act). CONCLUDING AT DUSK WITH A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS. OLD RUNNING GROUNDS, TREFOREST. The 120 Yards Sprint will tafce place on SATOHOAY APRIL 10th, end not GOOD lfRlUAY. Competitoia pleaae NoW First Hent- 4.30—W» i-I.l.WF.i i v y. ijeoretary.