it was resolved that a cheque for £261.16.10 their share of gate & travelling expenses be sent to them. Booth & Abbott The Secretary reported that these players were selected to play v Scottish League on March 14th. March 10th 1903 James C. Baxter [Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park March 10th 1903.] Present Dr. Baxter (Chair) Messrs Davies, Kelly, Kirkwood and Whitford. Minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. Reports on the Cup tie were made by trainer & Dr. O'Hagan Dr. Baxter reported on this player & it was resolved that if Dr. Baxter is satisfied with his physique &c he be empowered to sign him on up to 40/- per week. Team v Sunderland - Whitley, Balmer, Crelly, Wolstenholme Clark, Makepeace, Sharp, Taylor, Settle, Sheridan, Bell. Padiham Kitchen, Balmer, Wildman, Clayton, Russell, Chadwick, Rankin, Boardman, Brearley, Dixon, McEwan. Calvin This player having applied for a trial as right full back the Secretary was instructed to sign him on and arrange for his trial in our first home match. Mr. Turner to go to Padiham. No one to accompany Booth & Abbott to Scotland. Balmer & This matter was deferred pending a reply Wolstenholme from the F.A. Bowman The transfer of Bowman to Blackburn Rovers for £220 confirmed.