Saturday, August 29 – 1942 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Racecourse Ground, kick-off: 15:15. Wrexham – Liverpool 3-4 (2-2). Attendance: 2,500. Referee: Mr. A.C.
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Liverpool’s chosen against Wrexham
August 28, 1942 Liverpool had hoped to include both Jack Balmer and Willie Fagan in their attack to oppose Wrexham but neither of them is
Liverpool “A” against Randle at Anfield
August 28, 1942 Liverpool “A” (v. Randle, at Anfield) from: Morris, Kenneth Seddon, Richard Kirwan, Bob Arnold, George Kay, Battersby, Jack Macdonald, Willie Hall, Jack
Jim Harley on leave
Thursday, August 27 – 1942 Jim Harley, the Liverpool FC full back, who is in the Royal Navy, took part in the raid on Dieppe.
Liverpool’s strength
August 26, 1942 Liverpool are certain of strong representation for their opening soccer game of the season at Wrexham on Saturday, although the exact composition
Liverpool’s opening
Tuesday, August 25 – 1942 Liverpool open their season with a visit to Wrexham at the Racecourse. Their task is no easy one, but they
Big football games
Thursday, August 20 – 1942 The Football League have arranged four representative games with Services sides next season. They are: October 17, v Northern Command,
Keen to assist Liverpool
Tuesday, August 18 – 1942 Liverpool F.C will have the services of another England international next season. He is Eric Keen, the Derby County star,
Local talent on view
Tuesday, August 18 – 1942 Liverpool will not hold any public trials this season, but tests are progressing apace in private games. Another of these
Ex-red amateur’s wedding
Monday, August 17 – 1942 Leading Aircraftman Joseph Donnachie, only son of Mr. Joe Donnachie, Scottish international footballer, and former Everton player, now licensee of
The death of George Hedley
August 16, 1942 The death took place yesterday at Wolverhampton of George Albert Hedley, one of the best players who ever appeared for Wolverhampton Wanderers,
Anfield trials
Thursday, August 13 – 1942 Liverpool will not hold a public practice game, but the try-outs of amateur continues in private trials. The Anfield club
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All articles about Bob Kelso on PlayUpLiverpool. About Bob Kelso: Born: October 2, 1865: Cardross (Dunbartonshire), Scotland. Passed away: August 10, 1942. Position: Right back.
New football rule
Monday, August 10 – 1942 A new ruling has been decided on by clubs of the Lancashire Football Association. At the meeting held at Bolton
News from Anfield
August 6, 1942 Here is some news from Anfield. In the first place I can tell you that Liverpool, next season, will include among their
Invites for the Lancashire Cup
Tuesday, August 4 – 1942 When and how the Lancashire Senior Football Cup Competition is to be played this season will be decided at a
Kane’s “Knock Out” victory at Anfield
Monday, August 3 – 1942 Sgt. Peter Kane, RAF, won the final Northern area eliminating championship contest by knocking out Joe Curran, Liverpool, in the
Kane v Curran at Anfield
Monday, August 3 – 1942 At the Liverpool Football Club’s ground at Anfield this afternoon (3.30) the boxing tournament is sure to attract a large
Liverpool getting ready
Monday, August 3 – 1942 Mr. George Kay, manager of Liverpool Football Club, is back from a short rest, busy preparing for the new season,
Anfield boxing approved
July 23, 1942 A magistrates’ licence was granted to Mr. Ralph Knowles Milne, on behalf of Mr. John Best, at the Liverpool Police Court, today,
Liverpool prepare for next season
July 21, 1942 Merseyside football clubs are wasting no time in building-up first class combination for the next Soccer season, which opens on August 29.
The directors of Liverpool F.C. get down to business
July 16, 1942 Events are moving swiftly towards the dawn of the another football season. Yesterday the clubs of the Football League received their fixtures
No extra railway facilities
Thursday, July 16 – 1942 The Ministry of Home Security have informed the Football Association that, subject to the usual proviso, though a change in
Next season’s big games
Wednesday July 15 – 1942 The Football Association yesterday issued a list of representative matches arranged for the 1942-43 season. War charities will benefit from
Potted biographies: William John Harrop
July 15, 1942 Councillor William John Harrop. – Native of Liverpool. Educated at the Liverpool Collegiate School. Comparatively new to municipal life, but a stalwart
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