May 30, 1916
The annual report and statement of accounts of the Stoke Football Club shows a most successful season’s working. On a total income of £3,546 the club returned a net profit of £882.
The actual profit was much greater, as the club paid the £300 for entrance to the Football League and the £250 fine inflicted by the Southern League for leaving that body contrary to rule, entirely out of revenue.
(Source: Birmingham Daily Mail: May 30, 1916)
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