28 [Meeting held at Xchange Hotel, L'pool; Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 1947] Present:- Dr. C. S. Baxter (Chair), E. Green, W. C. Gibbins, W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp, H. R. Williams & Secy. Minutes of meeting of August 26th were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v M/c City £4088. 6.6 do v Blackpool. £4718.11.6 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise £2466.6. 2 Football League £37.4. 4 Blackpool F. C. £567.5.11 L'pool City Police £97.0. 9 Bank Balance £9562.5.2. Cr. Marks Mr. F. W. Lake & Secy. reported that they 26 could not in any way recommend this player on his display & had acted accordingly. Collins (Pollok) Mr. H. R. Pickering was strong in his & Robertson (Kirkinkiloch) praise of these player, I. R. & R. H. respectively. Rob Roy It was agreed that we move with a view to ultimately securing them. Hughes (Shrewsbury) Mr. R. Bentham did not recommend this 25 yrs. old outside-right but was impressed Windle (Denaby) with Windle, O. L., of Denaby Utd., 22 year old but very small. Teams These as proposed v Manchester City, Derby County & Aston Villa, away, were approved. Directors Away. To Manchester:- Messrs C. S. Baxter, E. Green, W. C. Gibbins, R. E. Searle, J. C. Sharp & H. R. Williams.