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The funeral of Richard Birtwistle
December 19, 1929 The funeral of Mr. Richard Birtwistle, of Lytham, a founder of the Blackburn Rovers F.C., a player, referee, club chairman, and county
The funeral of John Lewis
January 16, 1926 The funeral at Blackburn of Mr. John Lewis, the well-known football legislator and social worker, who passed away on Wednesday, took place
Harry Chambers (Liverpool F.C.): What football needs most
March 14, 1925 Outstanding events of the current season. Perhaps nothing more clearly demonstrates one of the big needs of English football at the present
Famous old-timers: William McOwen (Liverpool)
January 17, 1925 Of the original playing members of Liverpool F.C. not the least illustrious was William McOwen, who distinguished himself under the bar in
Who were the “Liverpool Twins”?
April 21, 1923 The souvenir programme of the War Memorial Fund match on the Baseball Ground on Wednesday contained some interesting information about players, and
Kenneth Campbell thrilling narrative – Part III
Saturday, May 21 – 1921 The debt I owe to Sam Hardy, and how I displaced him in the Liverpool team By Kenneth Campbell. “Kenneth
Season preview 1918/19: Blackburn Rovers F.C. (Lancashire Evening Post)
August 31, 1918 There was a fear, after their not very encouraging experience of last season, that the Rovers would not consent to go through
Liverpool win the rubber
February 28, 1916 Liverpool for the third time this season beat Everton “Twice” the League game have gone their way by handsome margins – 4-1
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
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
Liverpool v Blackpool 1-0 (League match: February 5, 1916)
February 5, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, principal tournament, at Anfield, kick off: 15:15. Liverpool – Blackpool 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 17,000. Referee: Mr. H.T. Yates; linesmen:
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
Injuries behind Blackpool defeat
November 8, 1915 Liverpool, at Blackpool struck a chapter of obstacles. Elisha Scott’s injury kept him off the field while two goals were scored by
Everton v Blackpool 4-2 (League match: September 18, 1915)
September 18, 1915 Match: Match: Lancashire Section, principal tournament, at Goodison Park. Everton – Blackpool 4-2 (2-2). Attendance: 16,500. Referee: Mr. H.H. Taylor; linesmen: Messrs.
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 4-2 (League match: September 21, 1914)
September 21, 1914 Match: Football League, First Division, at Ewood Park, kick-off: 15:30. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 4-2 (3-0). Attendance: 15,000. Blackburn Rovers (2-3-5): Arthur
Blackburn Rovers for next season
Wednesday, April 29 – 1914 Blackburn Rovers have signed the following players for next season. Goalkeepers, Alfred Robinson and Jimmy Crabtree; backs, Arthur Cowell, Fred
Scotland v England 3-1
Saturday, April 4 – 1914 Match: International, British Championship, at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:00. Scotland – England 3-1 (1-1). Attendance: 127,307; gate receipt: £6,000. Referee:
Football League meeting (April 4, 1914)
April 4, 1914 The Management Committee of the Football League met in Glasgow today prior to the international match. Mr. John McKenna (Liverpool) presided. The
English League v Scottish League 2-3 (Inter League: March 21, 1914)
March 21, 1914 International: Inter League, at Turf Moor (Burnley). English League – Scottish League 2-3 (2-0). Attendance: 38,000. Referee: Mr. H.H. Taylor (Altrincham). English
Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers 3-3 (League match: December 27, 1913)
December 27, 1913 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:15. Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 3-3 (2-0). Attendance: 30,000; gate receipts: £1,100. Referee: Mr.
Irish League v English League 0-2 (Inter League: October 1, 1913)
October 1, 1913 International: Inter League, at Grosvenor Park (Belfast). Irish League – English League 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. A.A. Jackson (Glasgow); linesmen:
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 6-2 (League match: September 6, 1913)
September 6 – 1913 Match: Football League, First Division, at Ewood Park, kick-off: 15:30. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 6-2 (3-1). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. I.
Liverpool F.C. Theatrical Gala 1913
April 23, 1913 LIVERPOOL THEATRICAL GALA Time was when the Liverpool-Theatrical Gala football match was attended by many and varied shows and even a parade
Liverpool’s big charity match
April 21, 1913 Football has ever been to the forefront in the cause of charity, and the Liverpool Theatrical Gala promoters have disbursed during their
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