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[At a Meeting of the Directors
held at the Bradford Hotel
Liverpool, on the 29th July 1919]
Present :-
W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the Chair)
H. Banks Esq. John Davies Esq.
Dr. J. C. Baxter J. G. Davies Esq.
A. Coffey Esq. R. T. Francis Esq.
The minutes of the proceedings at a Meeting
held on the 15th instant were read & confirmed.
Press Comments Referring to the Minute of last Meeting re
the Press Comments in the matter of an alleged fine by the League
the Chairman reported his further action in the matter
& intimated that the Solicitor's costs had been paid
by the Newspaper Proprietor. He had now the case of the
"Lancashire Post" in hand & suggested they should be asked
to pay £25 to the Football War Fund.
Resolved that this suggestion be approved.
Gatemen The interview between the Deputation of the
Gatemen & the Secretaries of the two local Clubs
was reported, & the scale of remuneration suggested
by the men given. The Board still consider that
the amount paid is reasonable for the services
rendered, but agree to leave the matter in the
hands of the Chairman & Secretary.
Fort The Chairman referred to the split between
the League & the Southern League, & suggested that
steps might now be taken to secure J. Fort.
Ordered that the Player be interviewed
without delay.
Football Assocn. A Letter was read from the Football Assocn.
asking for an explanation of the alleged irregularity
of paying 18 Players on the 26th December last, some
of whom did not play & the Chairman submitted
draft of a letter to be sent in reply thereto.
