sentences:  The sport first gained widespread popularity in the 1920s, and 1930s, being a relatively cheap hobby that could be enjoyed with friends socially.During this period pub cup competitions and league teams began to form in the country.During the 1970s, and 1980s, a period in Britain when darts was an extremely popular television sport, Wales provided popular professional players such as Ceri Morgan, Leighton Rees and Alan Evans.