75 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday, Sept. 7th 1954.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors, Manager & Secy. in attendance. The Chairman Warmly welcomed Dr. Baxter on his return to meetings after his recent illness, and Dr. Baxter expressed his thanks & appreciation. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 24th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Arsenal 7043.12.3 do v P. N. E. 7765.19.6 do v Newcastle Res. 110.17.6 do v Sh. Utd. Res. 157.12.0 Arsenal F. C. % 550.17.0 Burnley F. C. % 434.11.3 Sale of Season Tickets 934.10.0 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 5.6.6 Charity Allocations 719.4.8 Directors Expenses 93.8.0 Wages 697.19.7 Petty Cash 170.0.0 C. S. Britton Salary 147.7.10 Tysons Ltd. on a/c 900.0.0 Bank Balance £4562.13.2 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team games v Arsenal, (Home & Away). Preston N. E. and Burnley, and of the 2nd Team games v Stoke Res. Newcastle Res. and Sheffield Utd. Res. A letter was read suggesting a match in Jan. with Grazer Sports F. C. (Austria) and it was agreed that this be refused.