159 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Friday 23rd June 1961] Present:- Mr. John Moores (Chairman) and all other Directors. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of May 23rd were read and confirmed. FINANCE Receipts reported were:- Season Ticket Sales to date 21,238.0.0 F. A. Youth Cup S. F. & Final 1379.4.5 Bank Balance £11,087.0.2 Dr. FOOTBALL LEAGUE Mr. Sharp gave a report on the Football A. G. M. &c. League A. G. M. in London. TOUR A report was given of the Tour to 153 America, which was not a happy one, due to being badly arranged, poor Hotel accommodation and lack of adequate training facilities. From a playing point of view it was quite successful and we had won the 1st section of the Tournament and would have to return in early August for the play-off. The reasons for the sending home of Vernon as a disciplinary measure were discussed, and it was agreed that no further action be taken. It was agreed that offer for Vernon be quietly sought. It was agreed that the bonus of 1000 dollars received for winning the first section of the Tournament be paid to the players who played pro rata. PLAYERS It was agreed that the Manager 1 should be on the watch for a goalkeeper and left half or left full back to strengthen these positions. T. EGGLESTON It was reported that T. Eggleston had