243
That he visited the Crewe v Stalybridge match today
and that J. Roberts the outside left of Crewe Alexandra
played very well and was well worth further
consideration. That F. Roberts, Crewe's inside
right was too small. That Pearson the Stalybridge
left half was also a very good player and worth
further consideration.
The Secretary and John Fare reported their visit
to Shildon to see Cooper the outside right of Newcastle
United play but they did not see enough of his
play to warrant any recommendation.
Newcastle having telephoned that they would accept
£1000 for Cooper, it was decided to defer the consideration
thereof to next meeting.
Beare An inquiry having come from Burnley as to the price
of Beare's transfer, the Secretary was instructed to
negotiate with them at £1500.
On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Coffey,
Dr. Baxter having intimated that Wednesday night
was most unsuitable for him to attend the meetings,
it was resolved that future meetings be held on
Tuesday's at 7 p.m.
Mr. Kirkwood reported his visit to the International
match at Wrexham on Monday and that there was
nothing that would suit us.
The action of the Secretary in arranging to play
Woolwich Arsenal at Highbury on the 31st inst. on half
gross gate terms with a guarantee of £100 was
confirmed.
