53 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Tuesday, Apl. 27th 1954.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors except Dr. Baxter & Mr. Sharp who tendered apologies, Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Apl. 13th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Lincoln 6450.15.9 do v Birmingham 6569.11.3 do v Bolton Res. 219.15.0 do v Huddersfield Res. 271. 7.0 Lincoln City F. C. 20% 230. 1.1 Fulham F. C. 20% 435. 3.0 Chester F. C. re Fletcher 200. 0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Lancs. F. A. 139. 2.3 Customs & Excise 1332. 5.2 Football League 203.13.3 Birmingham City F. C. 806.15.9 Police 76.15.6 Wages 723. 7.7 Petty Cash 227.13.2 Bank Balance £7551.4.3 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Birmingham and of the 2nd Team games v M/c Utd. Res. v Newcastle Utd. Res. It was noted with satisfaction that the Championships of the Central League and the West Cheshire League had been won. Talent Money It was agreed that the talent money allowed by League Rules be paid to the players. Retain List It was agreed that all our