April 16, 1908
In addition to Archie Kyle Blackburn Rovers have secured the transfer from Glasgow Rangers of John Bovill. He is a forward who plays equally well at centre or outside left. Bovill played last season with Strathclyde, a Glasgow junior club, and this season has figured once or twice in First League matches. He is twenty one, stands 5ft. 6in., and weighs eleven stone.
(Source: Manchester Courier: April 17, 1908)