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Team Selection The following teams were chosen:-
v Middlesbrough (h) Apl.13th.
King, Williams, Cresswell, Britton, White, Thomson, Geldard,
Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein Res. Clark.
v Birmingham Res. (a)
F. White, Jackson, Jones, Mercer, Gee, Archer, Leyfield, Dunn,
Dickinson, J. Hannon, I. Sandham. Res. Kavanagh.
v Skelmersdale Utd. (h) S. F. Geo Mahon Cup.
Left to Mr. H. Hart.
Director to B'ham If Mr. G. Evans unable to go, Mr. J. Fare
Report re International Directors present at this match were agreed that
(Scotland v England) the England XI had given a poor exhibition & that Walker
(Hearts) had played well.
East Fife Players Mr. W. C. Cuff reported interview with the club,
who were not prepared to send Sutherland & McCartney for trials.
Walmsley (Rochdale) Messrs A. R. Wade & H. Hart could not recommend
this Goalkeeper, who was poor.
Harper (Chorley)} Mr. J. Fare gave a fairly good report of this
& } amateur G. who was 23rd 4 & 5'10".
Shrewsbury Players} He could not specially recommend
any of the Shrewsbury players.
W. Laine's Report This Scout reported that Ainsley (I. F.)
of Sunderland had a good reputation.
Deferred Business The following items were deferred until
next meeting for consideration:- Dunn, Scottish Scout;
& New Brighton F. C.
Tour in France Acceptance of the offer from Mr. Otto Dobbs
for 4 matches at a minimum guarantee of £1400 & 50/50 of
gates exceeding £700, was confirmed. Mr. A. Coffey & Dr. Baxter
his
signified their intention to accompany the team.
Gwladys St. Tenants Decided that Miss Bedford who had
vacated the premises at No. 20, being sent the sum of £25.
Bullens Rd. Painting Estimates were received as attached list.
Decided to accept that of Messers A. Allsop & Co. at Ninety Pounds.
