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the touring party. Dean was consequently included,
& it was decided that Britton; selected for the
Football Association tour of Scandinavia & Gillick,
chosen for Scotland to play in Austria & Czecho Slonaker
should eventually join our party at Copenhagen.
Confirmation was given to the selection of Britton &
Gillick by their respective Associations.
Reading F. C. Letter read from Club asking whether we
were prepared to part with Dean or Bell. Decided
that we should suggest a meeting between the Clubs
at the Hotel Victoria, London.
Results Reports were given of the matches:-
v Grimsby T. 0-1, v Tranmere 1-2, v Leeds Utd. Res. 2-1, v Hoylake 3-2, v Earlestown B. 0-0.
Officials Reports Dr. W. T. Davies & Trainer Cooke's opinions
of the physical condition of the playing staff, were given.
Team Selection The following team was chosen:-
v Oldham Athletic Res. (h) 1st May.
King, Jones, Thomson, Bentham, Edwards, Lindley,
Geldard, Cunliffe, Lawton, Bell, Trentham, Res. Leyfield.
Drs. to London Messrs Cuff, Green, Coffey, Gibbins, Evans & Percy.
Scottish Players Mr. G. Evans stated that McKennan had
played magnificently although not a forager. He was a
good shot & passes of the ball; -183/4 yrs, 5'9½" &
11½ st. He had the ability to control the ball quickly
& well. Mr. H. Hart agreed with each of these views
Mr. Hart also stated that Smith (C. F.) of Rangers had
played well & that Smith (L. H.) of Dundee had only
failed in defence & speed. He also reported well of
Buchar (I. F.) of Celtic. Mr R. Cochran was strong in
his praise of McKennan & Smith of Dundee.
Rossiter (Blyth) Mr. W. Laine gave a good report of
this R. B. but Mr. J. Fare was not impressed in the least by
his form.
Goalkeepers. Mr. F. W. Lake wrote to state that he
