274 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday 28th July 1953] Present :- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors excepting Mr. Balmforth who tendered his apologies. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of the A. G. M. of 25th June and of the Board Meeting of 26th June were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were :- Sale of Season Tickets 1700. 0. 0 F. A. Cup Pool 1063. 9. 0 Cheques were signed for :- Doncaster Rovers F. C. 494.12. 8 M. A. N. W. E. B. 381.14. 3 L'pool Corporation Rates 570.10. 1 Football Association TKTS 50. 1. 1 G. Lewis Benefit less Tax 346.10. 0 Dividend 80. 6. 8 W. Dickinson Salary 64. 8. 4 H. R. Pickering Salary 53. 1. 0 Wages 521. 3. 7 Bank Balance £22,394.15.5 Dr. 168 Managers It was reported that Stewart had Reports arrived from Canada, and had signed amateur forms, and indications were that he would be a useful acquisition. Captain 185 It was agreed that Fanell should remain Captain for the ensuing Season. Hickson It was noted that Hickson was now due for a Benefit, and agreed that application be made to pay him £750.0.0. Luton Town It was reported that Luton Town had offered £9,000 for Fielding or £11,000 for