October 16, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 15:30. Everton – Liverpool 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. Aaron Scragg (Crewe).
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I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Liverpool Reserves v Newton Heath Reserves 3-2 (League match: October 16, 1897
October 16, 1897 Liverpool Reserves – Newton Heath Reserves 3-2. XX
Gossage’s Soapworks Prize Band to play at Goodison
October 15, 1897 The important League match between Everton and Liverpool will be played on Goodison Park to-morrow (Saturday), the kick off being fixed for
Special tickets for the local derby game
Wednesday, October 13 – 1897 The directors of the Everton Football Club have arranged that a limited number of seats at 5s. each shall be
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 4-2 (Benefit: October 11, 1897)
October 11, 1897 Match: Benefit for John Somerville, at Burnden Park. Bolton Wanderers – Liverpool 4-2 (2-0). The goals: 1-0 Brown (penalty), 2-0 Paton, 2-1
Fairfield Football Club disbanded
Monday, October 11 – 1897 The Fairfield Football Club executive have decided to disband the club. Like many others, the officials have made a desperate
Liverpool v Stoke 4-0 (League match: October 9, 1897)
October 9, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Stoke 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Helme. Liverpool (2-3-5):
Berry’s Association v Liverpool Reserves 6-3 (League match: October 9, 1897)
October 9, 1897 Berry’s Association – Liverpool Reserves 6-3. XX
The reserves to play at the Athletic Grounds
Saturday, October 9 – 1897 The Liverpool committee acted wisely when they secured the Liverpool Athletic Grounds at Stanley for their Combination matches. Ever since
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: October 2, 1897)
October 2, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Deepdale, kick-off: 15:30. Preston North End – Liverpool 1-1 (1-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. John Lewis.
Liverpool Reserves v Preston North End Reserves 1-2 (League match: October 2, 1897)
October 2, 1897 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Athletic Grounds, Stanley, kick-off: 15:30.. Liverpool Reserves – Preston North End Reserves 1-2 (1-0). Referee: Mr. Sutcliffe (Burnley).
John Houlding and the freemasons
September 30, 1897 Alderman John Houlding is a persona grata in Masonic circles. He has frequently held high office in the craft, and his honours
Liverpool – light up your lights
September 29, 1897 The illumination of our streets by electric light is being carried out in an admirable manner, and this, whilst being a great
The new offices of the White Star Steamship Company
September 28, 1897 The palatial offices which have been erected at the foot of James Street for the White Star Steamship Company are rapidly approaching
The day Anfield twice burst
September 27, 1897 Never in the history of local football has the Anfield enclosure presented such a magnificent appearance as was the case on Saturday,
Everton Albion v Liverpool ‘A’ 4-2 (Liverpool and District Combination)
Saturday, September 25 – 1897 Amateurs, Liverpool & District Combination, at Strawberry Gardens, kick-off: 16:00. Everton Albion – Liverpool ‘A’ 4-2. Everton Albion (2-3-5): Liverpool
Liverpool v Everton 3-1 (League match: September 25, 1897)
September 25, 1897 Match: Football League First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 16:00. Liverpool – Everton 3-1 (2-1). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. Aaron Scragg (Crewe).
Burnley Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 2-4 (League match: September 25, 1897)
September 25, 1897 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Turf Moor, kick-off: 15:30. Burnley Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 2-4 (1-3). Attendance: 300. Referee: Mr. C.F. Roscoe (Bolton).
From the darkness into the light
Saturday, September 25 – 1897 Poor Liverpool! Their fall is great! N wonder poor Tom Watson is reported to have gone into deep mourning! The
The pioneer poacher – How George Allan signed for Liverpool
September 22, 1897 Mr. Peter D. Allan, of Dundee, the best known poacher of Scottish footballers for English clubs, has been interviewed by “Citizen” of
The Wednesday v Liverpool 4-2 (League match: September 18, 1897)
September 18, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Olive Grove, kick-off: 15:30. The Wednesday – Liverpool 4-2 (0-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. D. Hammond.
Liverpool Reserves v Turton 5-1 (League match: September 18, 1897)
September 18, 1897 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Athletic Grounds. Liverpool Reserves – Turton 5-1 (4-1). Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Matt McQueen, Billy Dunlop, Harry Mainman,
Let it be known as Villa Park
Saturday, September 18 – 1897 Aston Lower Grounds, the Aston Villa’s new home, has been re-christened, and will in future be known as Villa Park
Sensational scene at Blackpool
Friday, September 17 – 1897 Yesterday, shortly before noon, there was considerable consternation on the Central Pier, at Blackpool, when the sea was running very
Buton Swifts v Liverpool 3-2 (Bass Charity Cup: September 15, 1897)
September 15, 1897 Match: Benefit for the Bass Charity Association, at Peel Croft. Burton Swifts – Liverpool 3-2 (2-1). Attendance: 2,000. Burton Swifts (2-3-5): Richard
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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