Saturday, December 22 – 1945 The Chesterfield Football team had an alarming experience on Saturday when the motor-coach in which they were travelling to Liverpool
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Four men killed in collision
January 15, 1945 Charge against lorry driver Accused of unlawfully killing Stanley Franklin on November 25, William Edward Bell, aged 18, motor driver, 74 Latimer
The funeral of Tommy Cooper
Saturday, June 29 – 1940 Football organisations were strongly represented at the funeral service at Littleover Parish Church to-day for Tommy Cooper, the former Derby
Cooper killed in an accident
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 One of the finest full backs English football has known and one of the nicest of men, Tommy Cooper, idol
Man killed by wheel rim
Saturday, December 30 – 1939 A verdict that death was due to laceration of the brain and shock, caused by his being struck on the
Mr. Bean in defence of Ephraim Longworth
Wednesday, February 10 – 1937 A Preston firm of haulage contractors, Messrs. Thomas Pickle and Son, were sued at the Liverpool Assizes, to-day, for damages
Everton’s assistant trainer killed in accident
Thursday, June 27 – 1929 Mr. Bertram Smith, of Liverpool, assistant trainer to the Everton Football Club, was found dead at Gronat, near Prestatyn, this
Harry Chambers’ bad day in court
Monday, November 7 – 1927 Harry Chambers, the Liverpool footballer, failed in an action at Liverpool Assize yesterday to recover damages for being knocked down
The Liverpool manager hit by a taxi
Saturday, December 1 – 1923 Unfortunately, the return journey from Sheffield was made without Matt McQueen, who had the misfortune to be knocked down by
Unhappy tidings of Harry Hampton
Monday, July 23 – 1917 It is reported that Harry Hampton (R.A.M.C.), the old International and Aston Villa centre-forward, has met with a severe accident
Alfred West has been wounded in action
September 30, 1916 Alfred West, ex-Liverpool, has been wounded in action. A different shooting “accident” than that which happened him on the racing track during
Change in Law 13
Wednesday, April 1 – 1914 The Council of the Scottish FA have agreed to lay before the forthcoming meeting of the international board a proposal
Sunderland v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: January 3, 1914)
January 3, 1914 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Palmer; linesmen:
Accident for John McConnell
August 12, 1912 Teams from the Aberdeen Football Club engaged in a practice game at Pittodrie last night before 5,000 spectators, and it was unfortunate
John Parkinson died from his injuries
December 20, 1911 The terrible scalding accident at the Blackpool Corporation Baths, Cocker Street, last Tuesday week, by which John Parkinson, the superintendent, and Isaac
Horrible accident for ex-Liverpool player John Parkinson
December 12, 1911 Accident at Baths Superintendent and Attendant Immersed in Hot-Water Tank Last evening a very serious accident occurred at the Blackpool Corporation Baths,
A new world record
June 2, 1908 The Cunard liner Mauretania, on voyage from Liverpool to New York, direct, has established a world’s record in ocean steaming. Although only
An injured referee
Saturday, October 28 – 1905 Mr. Fred Kirkham, the well-known referee, has been obliged to cancel his engagement in the Manchester City v. Liverpool match
In the firing line – Alf West
Saturday, March 18 – 1905 It is a pleasing task that falls to our lot this week in presenting a short sketch of one of
Starting XI not ready for Chesterfield clash
January 7, 1905 The team to do duty for Liverpool (against Chesterfield) is doubtful, as Richard Morris is ill, and Jack Parkinson has not recovered
Alf West not seriously injured
August 1, 1904 It transpires that the injury to Alf West, the Liverpool and ex-Barnsley footballer who was accidentally shot by his trainer, whilst preparing
Alf West shot by his trainer
July 27, 1904 Alf West, the well-known footballer, who has latterly played for Liverpool, met with a serious accident at Lytham last night. His trainer,
Mr. J.A. Brodie’s chauffeur in court
Monday, April 18 – 1904 The evidence at the inquest, on Monday, on Martha Plant, aged 70 years, who was knocked down and fatally injured
Accident at Central Station
Saturday, June 21 – 1902 About four o’clock on Saturday afternoon a train of empty carriages was being shunted through a tunnel into the Central
Narrow escape for Mr. John McKenna
December 14, 1895 Upon returning to Blackburn after the match the team, with Mr. John McKenna, had a narrow escape from a serious accident. When
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