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Reports re Players Messrs W. C. Cuff & J. Sharp reported upon
Luton Players their visit to Luton & interview with club officials.
Tait (23) £1500, Kingham (23) £1000 had played well. Fraser
(24) £750 was not good enough & Turner (21) was very good
but the price, £2000 was too high. The Chairman read a
letter received, quoting £1250 for the last named. The
Secretary was instructed to write offering £750 for
this player. The deputation gave Turner (IR) Crystal Pal an excellent report.
Russell (Strathclyde) Mr. E. Green gave a good report of this R.H. & it
was decided that Mr. Fare be empowered to secure him,
if satisfactory, up to £300.
McIlwaine (S'ampton) Mr. C. Hayes was not satisfied with this player, who
was poor, but Arnold (O.L.) was very good.
Chester & Cardiff Mr. A. R. Wade gave a poor report of the Cardiff
Players forwards, Robbins being far from suitable as an O.L. but that
Bennett (R.B.) 5'9" 12 st was an excellent player & Hedley
(O.L.) though small was very good. Mr. Hart gave a similar report.
Leyland (Chorley) Mr. H. Hart gave a poor report of this C.H.
Ireland v Scotland Mr. J. Fare reported Weir (Albert Rovers) to be very good,
(Junior International) Dale (Kilwinning Rangers) was 5'9", young & a good shot, &
Donnelly, Irvine Meadows aged 24, was a big, good player.
Newton (Whitchurch) Mr. W. Clarkson gave a poor report of this inside forward.
Shuttleworth (Gt. Harwood) Mr. J. McGill reported favorably of this player.
Halliday (Doncaster) Mr. W. Laine gave a poor report of this I.L.
Lift & Lavatory Secretary produced plans for this scheme & was
instructed to write Archd. Leitch & Co. to supply
alternative estimates.
Newcastle Utd. F.C. Decided to agree to this club's suggested date
of March 16th failing which, the match to be played
between April 23rd & May 7th.
Directors to Trial Match Messrs W. C. Cuff & A. Coffey were deputed to
attend this match at Huddersfield.
Reading F.C. Secretary reported this club's offer of £500
for Martin.
