Saturday, January 27 – 1917 I deeply regret to announce that another footballer has been killed. Although it must be seven years since Donald Sloan
Liverpool v Blackpool 2-2 (League match: January 27, 1917)
January 27, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Blackpool 2-2 (1-1). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. R. Eccles; linesmen: Messrs: H. Malden
Jimmy Nicholl for Hamilton Academical
January 27, 1917 The Academical have signed on James Nicholl, the Morningside lad; he played for the Lanarkshire Junior League against Ireland in season 1906-7.
Fourth brother to fall
Friday, January 26 – 1917 The relatives in Belfast of Private Donald Sloan, Black Watch, the well-known League International footballer, have received official intimation that
Surprises in the Liverpool selection
Thursday, January 25 – 1917 Liverpool have selected the following team to play Blackpool on Saturday: – W. Scott; Longworth, Lucas; Bradley, Bamber, Mackinlay; Goddard,
Ted Taylor in charge
Wednesday, January 24 – 1917 Ted Taylor (ex-Liverpool goalkeeper) is quite well, and seems to be comfortably fixed up at Norwood. He has charge of
Memories of a great comeback
Tuesday, January 23 – 1917 Today my (BEE) memory goes back to the Liverpool – Newcastle game at Anfield. The reason is not hard to
Liverpool v Manchester United 3-3 (War time, League match)
Saturday, January 20 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester United 3-3 (1-2). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. L.P. Hitchen;
Champion team home to Manchester United
Friday, January 19 – 1917 We had a sample of Manchester United last week. To-morrow there is a further view of Cottonopolis sport, the United
The mystery player Billy Connell
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Connell, he is playing for Richmond, was the “unknown player” in the Liverpool v. Burslem match, on Christmas Day. He
Arthur Gee to play for Liverpool
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Metcalf was damaged in Saturday’s game at Burnley, and Liverpool have made a surprising selection – no other than Gee,
Benjamin Warren (Ben Warren) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Ben Warren on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Ben Warren: Born: May 7, 1879: Newhall (Derbyshire), England. Passed away: January 15, 1917: Newhall (Derbyshire), England.
In financial aid of Bury
Monday, January 15 – 1917 In reply to the S.O.S. signals of Bury and other poverty stricken clubs, Liverpool, Everton, and Manchester City have each,
Burnley v Liverpool 0-1 (War time, League match)
Saturday, January 13 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Turf Moor. Burnley – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 7,000; gate receipts: £130 15s. 5d. Referee: Mr.
Swann with a broken bone
January 12, 1917 Swann, who it was hoped would help Liverpool to-morrow, has broken a bone in his ankle. Liverpool. – A.N. Other; Longworth, Lucas;
The suggested pooling of gates
Friday, January 12 – 1917 Mr. J. McKenna, president of the English Football League, occupied the chair at a meeting of that body in Manchester
Alexandra F.C. the Liverpool talent club
January 12, 1917 Alexandra F.C. play Everton “A” on Saturday. Alexandra supplied Liverpool with such players as John Bamber, Tommy Lucas, Robert Waine, and Billy
Jack Hunter in train smash
Monday, January 8 – 1917 Jack Hunter, the clever Preston North End centre half of former years, was in the train smash at Ratho Station,
Liverpool v Preston North End 3-1 (War time, League match, January 6 – 1917)
Saturday, January 6 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Preston North End 3-1 (0-1). Attendance: 11,000. Referee: Mr. T.
Half a season’s return
Saturday, January 6 – 1917 The returns for the first half of the season with regard to the financial side of the game show that
Champions at home to Preston North End
Friday, January 5 – 1917 It was a fair number of seasons back that Preston so poorly that really one did bother about their visits
Extra cash for the Cameron Benefit Fund
Thursday, January 4 – 1917 The match played by the leaders of the Midland and Lancashire Sections – Leeds City and Liverpool – at Newcastle
Donald Sloan (Don Sloan) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Donald Sloan on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Donald Sloan: Born: July 31, 1883: Rankinston (Ayrshire), Scotland. Passed away: January 1, 1917: Arras (Hauts-de-France), France
Liverpool v Leeds City 4-0 (War time, benefit match)
Monday, January 1 – 1917 Match: Benefit for the widow of the late Mr. John Cameron, at St. James’ Park, Newcastle, kick-off; 14:30. Leeds City
Oldham Athletic v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: December 30, 1916)
December 30, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Boundary Park. Oldham Athletic – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. W.J. Heath, linesmen: Messrs. J.W. Oates
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