156 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1945.] Present:- Mr. W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., G. Evans J. P., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of the 11th inst., were read & confirmed. M. McDonnell 188 Secy. reported the situation with regard to this player who had signed professional for Earlestown F. C. It was noted that he was safely registered with us by the Football League. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v P. N. E. £1822.10.6 L'pool F. C. Share of Gate £345.2.1 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £711.4.1 Football League 2% £21.12.2 Preston North End F. C. Share Gate £310.6.9 Bank Balance £20,654.15.6. Dr. Results of Matches The following were reported:- v L'pool 1-2, v P. N. E. 1-1, v Bolton Res. 0-2. Teams 155 Secy.'s suggestions re forthcoming games, were noted. Fielding A. W. 155 Secy. reported notice of enquiry by Football League into signing of this player as a professional, to be held in London on 27th inst. Ashcroft L. 151 Mr. W. C. Gibbins reported that having seen this player, he felt that he would be an acquisition to our team. It was agreed that Secy. should impress Tranmere Rovers with our ultimate interest in the man, pending our decision. Constantine 151 Mr. A. McArdle having reported unfavourably on this C. F. it was decided that