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71 Sports Nant thrash Banc H. T. Morgan – A fine innings


Nantgaredig Penybanc


26 0


League 3 West B NANTGAREDIG moved into


second place in the league after an excellent 26-0 win against Penybanc on Saturday (Jan 21). Early pressure resulted in the back


row combining with Gavin Orson carrying and releasing Tom Eldred to charge 20 metres and score the opening try.


When Nantgaredig failed to capitalise


on a number of first half penalty awards, this allowed Penybanc to lift their game and pressure the home side within sight of their own try line.


Nantgaredig's defensive line held out, as it did for the remainder of the game. Some keen words were given to


the Nantgaredig team by coaches Derek Thomas and Mike King at half time, resulting in an improved performance whilst the opposition continued to be penalised from infringements and ill- discipline. The win was secured with a try by


second row Carwyn Davies and a superb individual effort from the halfway line by wing forward Rhydian Davies. Man of the match Meirion Davies kicked three penalties and two conversions. On Saturday (Jan 28), Nantgaredig


are away at Bettws while Penybanc are at home to Lampeter Town.


Crymych edge out table toppers Crymych


Kidwelly


22 20


League 1 West KIDWELLY were narrowly


beaten by a superb Crymych side on Saturday (Jan 21), a result which is just their second loss of the season. Dion Gibby scored Crymych’s


only try of the game and Rhys Davies added the extra two points. Davies then added a penalty


before Lee Evans replied with a penalty of his own for the league leaders. Kidwelly pressed forward and


they were then given a penalty try by the referee and Evans’ conversion levelled matters at 10-10. Crymych’s Davies then added


another penalty to put them back into the lead but the league leaders had the last say in the first half as Sion Pearce crossed the line and Evans added the


extra two points. That gave them a 17-13 lead


at half time in what was a thrilling encounter between two top teams. They added another Evans penalty


to the scoreboard in the second half but that was all they could muster as Crymych defended excellently to keep their opponents out. At the other end, Kidwelly wilted


under the pressure from Crymych and gave away a number of penalties. Davies took full advantage for


Crymych to slot three more penalties through the posts and put them into a 22-20 lead. Crymych held on for an excellent


win which sees them move up to fourth in the table. On Saturday (Jan 28), Crymych


will look to build on their win when they travel to fifth placed Penclawdd. Kidwelly will look to get back


to winning ways as they welcome Waunarlwydd on the same day.


Bowled over by council merger


Cricketer Howard Morgan: Passed away on Monday Arsenal.”


Continued from Back Page “He was always interested in


sport and went to see the Swans from age nine. He was the longest-serving captain of the Dafen first team. He worked at Thomas and Clement and Margam Steelworks. He was an only child but his home was always full of children. He moved to Dafen because his best friend, Peter Davies, was playing there. He met my mother through Peter and they married in the 1950s. Peter went on to play for


Howard’s first experience of


cricket at Dafen was when his father would take him to Dafen Park during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Clearly, watching the likes of Gwyn Treharne, Rhidwyn Daniel and Bernard James left a positive impression on the young man from Tyisha and he set his mind on playing cricket for Dafen. Lisa said: “Dad was offered


a contract with Glamorgan but he didn’t take it up because of having


me as a baby and needing to earn a living. They soon had twin boys and his commitment to us outweighed his commitment to sport. As a family man he was kind, generous and would help anyone. He could talk to anyone and charm them. To Neil, David and myself he was our dad and we loved him dearly. He went as he wanted to go: not in any pain and not after a prolonged illness.” The funeral took place at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday (Jan 26).


Meeting at the Old Vicarage:


Members of Llanelli and the surrounding area’s bowling clubs THE OLD VICARAGE in


Llanelli played host to members from the numerous bowls clubs in the Llanelli area on Friday, January 13, as Town Mayor and County Councillor Bill Thomas threw open the doors of the Old Vicarage for a get together. Addressing the gathered guests, the mayor said that he was happy to see so many representatives of the bowls fraternity together in one place. He said: “We have hosted a


number of events here for community organisations and I believe that the important thing is for them to come together to share knowledge, ideas and resources.” He then went on to outline


the work of his chosen charity, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Guests were also treated to drinks


and a buffet. The Herald spoke to a number of


bowlers during the evening and they all appeared to be optimistic about the future of bowls in the town since the Rural and Town Council agreed to take over the lease of many of the recreational spaces, which house the bowling greens. The Town Council also has responsibility for the Selwyn Samuel Centre, which is home to numerous bowlers and cabinets containing enough silverware to keep David Dickinson happy.


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