289 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Sept. 15th 1953.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) & all other Directors except Messrs J. C. Sharp, T. C. Nuttall & C. E. Balmforth who tendered their apologies. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Sep. 8th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Liverpool Res. 401. 9.0 Gate v Doncaster R. 6101.11.3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax 1250.14.6 Football League 4% 209. 7.0 Doncaster Rovers F. C. 20% 751.12.9 L'pool Police 63. 9.0 Pro. Footballer Golf. Ch. 20. 0.0 Wages 679.15.7 Petty Cash 169. 5.8 Bank Balance £14,369.16.3 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Doncaster Rovers and of the 2nd Team game v Blackburn Res. It was reported that Notts County had enquired re McNamara and other players. Floodlit Match It was reported that Aldershot 281 could not guarantee £200, and under present circumstances it was agreed not to accept their invitation. It was reported that Leyland had a boil, but should be fit, Lewis was to have a manipulation & Farrell was doubtful.