Nearly 0,000 people were present Cardiff yesterday to see Wales, the holders of the wooden spoon, win the first. International Rugby match of the: season, defeating England, the champions, by 14 points (a goal, a try and. two penalties) to eight "a. goal and a try). At half-time the Welshmen ted by nine points Wales were the better-balanced side, Their strength lay in the speed Of their three-quarter line, where Idwal Rees and Bassett were out-
Conditions were far from ideal, there being a terrible wind and, the second half, a blinding rain.
Wales attacked for a spell until Sever relieved with & good kick. and Burnley Forge Ahead in F.A, Cup London, Jan. 11, Burnley defeated" " Shemcid Wednesday by three goals to one to-day in the third round of the Football Association Cup—Reuter. then Freakes came into the picture with a great tackle and clearance, After an English attack, along punt down the field left McCarley with a clean run and, although Freakes cut across, he could not prevent the Welshman crussing the line for on unconverted try. That was in the 15th minute, Encouraged by their success, the: Welshmen penned England in their half and for a long. period hela decided territorial advant Then England was penalized for a serum infringement, and Jenkins, with 'a magnificent kick from the touch line just inside England's half, sent the ball soaring between the posts for another three points.
After the ress for nicholson intercepted a Welsh pass in his own half and made a brilliant run, When ten yards from the Welsh me he transferred to Candler, who scored between the posts. The kick for the extra points, however, failed, Cranmer hitting the upright.
Wales fought back, and England were penalized for feet up. To the Joy of the Welsh spectators, Jenkins kicked another long-distance goal.
The Welshmen made a sensational start after changing over, scoring a surprise try in the first minute through a bad blunder by Freakes.
When Idwal Rees kicked ahead ind followed up, Freakes missed the ball completely, Tdwal Rees regained possession and raced over between the posts for Jenkins to convert.
Weston was nearly over from a me out, but Davey brought him down Davey's tackling was an inspiration to the Welshmen who, in addition to the wind, had to face a blinding rain.
'Another brilliant run by Sever caused anxiety, but he was foiled by Clit Jones, who had dropped back. 'The game' then developed into a fierce battle between the forwards.
One Englishman was warned after incident which resulted in Watkins going off with a leg injury. He quickly returned, but next Clement was carried off, The closing stages were full of thrills. "Bassett and Nicholson both Just failed, to score, and then, three minutes from time, Sever's persist fence was rewarded with a smart try, which Freakes converted—Reuter.
London, Jan, 15.
In County Championship matches to-day. Cumberland succumbed Durham at Kendall by eight points to nil, while Northumberland' lost to Cheshire at Neweastle by eight points to three. The restirs of Club matches Bat 5, Ca Manchester pion' London Walah
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