40 Team Selections The following teams were selected:- v Portsmouth & Sunderland Sagar, Bocking, Cresswell, Clark, Gee, Thomson, Griffiths P., Dunn, Dean, Johnson & Stein. Res. Archer White also to travel to Portsmouth & if Dean not fit he to play in his place. v Birmingham Res. Holdcroft, Common, Lowe, McClure, Griffiths T., Macpherson, Critchley, Martin, White, Webster, & Rigby. Res. Britton. If White playing in 1st Team Martin to play C. F. & Cunliffe I. R. Directors to Portsmouth In addition to Messrs Coffey & Hayes. Messrs Sharp & Dr. Baxter to travel also. Reports re Players Mr. J. Fare reported that this player was McLuckie (Hamilton) injured after 25 minutes, but during that time had shown impressive form, typical Scotch inside forward abt. 5.8 & over 11st, 25 yrs of age. Meek & Turnbull Mr. J. McGill reported that he was much impressed Gateshead with these two players & considered them fit to play in better class. Capt. & Sub Capt. It was decided to carry on as at Reserve Team present. H. Harts duties It was decided that in addition to taking charge of the team on match days, he would attend meetings and give his report of the players and then give suggestions as to the team if asked for. House 221 Walton Lane After much discussion it was agreed to purchase this house up to £650, but to endeavour to get it for as much less than that amount as possible. Insurance of Directors Quotations from 4 Insurance Coys. were put & Secy. forward, and it was agreed to accept that of the Caledonian Insce. Co. at 30/- per head, less 15% allowance.