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[Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool,
Tuesday, Feby. 19, 1946]
Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., G. Evans,
J. P., T. Percy, Capt., R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C.,
F. W. Lake & Secy.
Minutes of Meeting of 12th inst., were read
& confirmed.
A. Owen 202 It was noted that this player had signed
professional forms on the match payment basis.
Lancs. County Cricket Club Dr. C. S. Baxter & Secy. reported on suggestions
made to the interested authorities to help the Fund to
rebuild the Club & it was noted that further news
would be received & reported.
Finance Cheques were signed for:-
Customs & Excise Tax £7.4.10
Theo. Kelly Wages & Xes. £400.0.0
Bank Balance £1286.6.4. Cr.
McMahon 202 Mr. W. Laine gave further good report.
Later, it was agreed that Mr. E. Green see the player,
with complete powers to negotiate his transfer if
satisfied with his ability.
Teams Secy.'s suggested teams v L'pool & Newcastle
were approved.
Directors to Newcastle Messrs G. Evans, R. E. Searle & F. W. Lake.
B. A. O. R. Match 200 It was agreed that the Chairman, Secretary,
Trainer with players Burnett, Jackson, Greenhalgh,
Mercer, Humphreys, Watson, Stevenson, Wainwright, Catterick,
Fielding, Boyes & Bentham make up the party of 15.
Mr. F. W. Lake was deputed to go into
the matter of Insurance of the Members of the Party
on the basis of a £60,000 maximum figure.
J. W. Davies It was decided to offer this player £6