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[Meeting of Directors held at
6 Castle Street Liverpool
Wednesday July 8th 1931]
Present Messrs W. C. Cuff, H. Banks, A. Coffey
W. C. Gibbins, C. Hayes & A. R. Wade.
Match v The Chairman reported the attendance of
Austrian the Secretary at Highbury on Saturday last
International when at a Meeting convened by Mr. H. Chapman
XI. of the following Clubs; Arsenal, Aston Villa,
Everton, Glasgow Rangers, Heart of Midlothian
and Sunderland, a proposal by an Austrian
International XI. to play 3 or 4 matches in
Gt. Britain in November & December upon a
Guarantee of £3000, was considered.
That the meeting resolved that a
counter proposal of £3000, for 6 Games, with
50% of nett receipts over £1000, per match
be made; and that all gates be pooled:
That all the Clubs represented except Aston
Villa & Everton were willing to play the
Austrian XI, on the terms stated.
After considerable discussion it was resolved
(5 votes to 1) that we do not entertain the proposal.
Coggins It was reported that the improvement
in the condition of Coggins was maintained
and that it was hoped he would be able
to leave the Nursing Home next week.
New Players Crawford, Blackburn Rovers, declined to offer
Tremelling, Birmingham do.
Hacking, Oldham Athletic, £2000, do.
Gibson Hull City do.
Holdcroft Darlington enquire Height, Age, Character
etc. Confirmed as Correct
W. C. Cuff
Chairman
