February 22, 1916 An inquest was held yesterday concerning the death of Robert William Benson, the well-known international footballer, who died on Saturday afternoon after
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The Reverend and the Archdeacon’s daughter
February 22, 1916 Rev. W.C. Jordan, vicar of St. Mary’s Widnes, who formerly played for West Bromwich, Everton, and the Liverpool, was married at St.
Oldham snatch victory at Anfield
February 21, 1916 Liverpool started well enough against Oldham, but they lapsed into a slumbering fashion, and finally were deservedly beaten. Neither inside forward played
Ted Taylor signs for Liverpool
February 21, 1916 Good news, my sirs! Liverpool F.C., who have lost Elisha Scott (loaned to the Irish club, Linfield), and are losing Gunner Kenneth
Sandy Young and his brother – Dramatic evidence in court
February 19, 1916 The first detailed account of the shooting tragedy in which Sandy Young, a former famous Scottish footballer, stands accused of the of
The death of Bob Benson
February 19, 1916 Bob Benson, the well-known Arsenal footballer, died very suddenly on Saturday afternoon from heart failure in the dressing room of the Arsenal
The Lincoln City captain married
February 19, 1916 Andrew Gardner, captain of the Lincoln City football team, was married at Lincoln on Saturday to Miss Florence Smallman, daughter of an
Footballers suspended by the FA
February 19, 1916 The Football Association have suspended for six weeks, from Monday next, Jack Scott, of Bradford Par Avenue, and Sandy Doolan, of Bradford
James McIlvenny’s distinction
February 19, 1916 Bradford City’s extraordinary game with Hull City established several new record and was a personal triumph for James McIlvenny (Jimmy McIlvenny). By
Manchester United player suspended sine die
February 18, 1916 George Anderson, Manchester United, has been suspended sine die by the Football Association for having played with Belfast United without the consent
South Liverpool face hefty lot
February 18, 1916 Tomorrow Glossop, the erstwhile Second League club, visit Dingle Park (3.30), and those who saw their team on the last occasion will
Preview: Stockport County v Everton
February 18, 1916 The selection of the Everton team is notable, because Fleetwood is to try his hand at centre-forward – he will face Fayers,
Preview: Grayson’s v Comets
February 18, 1916 Grayson’s and the Comets meet tomorrow for the Birkenehead Hospital Fund: – Comets: Saunders (Wirral Railbridge) or Gaynor (Port Sunlight), Dennis (Stalybridge
Preview: Liverpool v Oldham Athletic
February 18, 1916 Liverpool come back to Anfield with honours to-morrow because they trounced Southport Central at Southport last week after being two goals down.
The marriage of John McKenna
February 17, 1916 John McKenna, who in his time played for Liverpool F.C., has obtained a commission, and was married a week or so ago.
Bandsman Bradley’s band to play
February 16, 1916 Norman Bradley’s band – the 9th K.L.R. – will play selections at the match. Norman Bradley, it is good to know, is
A second view of Saint Cunliffe
February 16, 1916 Mainly Liverpool F.C. to-day, sirs. They are at home to Oldham Athletic, on Saturday, at Anfield, kick-off 3.30, and the nature of
The death of Harold Bache
February 15, 1916 News has been received at West Bromwich that Lieutenant H.G. Bache (Harold Godfrey Bache), the well-known amateur footballer, was killed last Tuesday
Fred Pagnam: A little history
February 15, 1916 Fred Pagnam, who scored twice on Saturday against Southport Central, used to play for the Shrimpers. He signed for Southport on June
Gold watch for a Fred Pagnam
February 9, 1916 First a little gossip about Liverpool F.C. On Saturday their centre forward, Fred Pagnam, was presented by an enthusiast of the club
Liverpool F.C. scramble home
February 7, 1916 History repeated itself in a way, because Bob Crompton was left languishing half the time by a player named Cunliffe, who has
A legend visits Anfield
February 4, 1916 Bob Crompton always draws the crowd. For long years he has been given up periodically as “on his last legs.” A veteran
War-wounds for Maurice Parry
February 3, 1916 All local and Welsh sportsmen will be sorry to learn that Maurice Parry, the Welsh international, who played many years for Liverpool
Desperate plea from Enoch West
February 2, 1916 Enoch West, one of the suspended footballers in the “scandal match,” has issued the following: – “£50 reward. – To all whom
William Lacey under protest in Ireland
February 1, 1916 News from Ireland states that Linfield have protested against their result with Belfast United standing, as William Lacey, ex-Everton and Liverpool, and
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