April 25, 1918 Reg Leck, the well-known and popular inside left of Tranmere Rovers F.C. for several season, is in hospital at Winchester (a friend
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The death of Dan Doyle
April 8, 1918 Daniel Doyle, one of the greatest full backs of all time, died yesterday afternoon in a Glasgow hospital. His demise was expected,
Season preview 1917-18: Clapton Orient F.C. (Sport Argus)
August 25, 1917 Clapton Orient are fortunate in being able to call upon practically the whole of the players who assisted them last season. The
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
Daniel Cunliffe wounded
Wednesday July 4 – 1917 Danny Cunliffe, the ex-international footballer, who has played for Liverpool, Portsmouth, Accrington Stanley, Heywood United, and Rochdale, has been wounded
Daniel Cunliffe wounded
December 12, 1916 Daniel Cunliffe (Royal Berks Regiment), the old Portsmouth International forward, has been wounded in his arm in the recent fighting near Salonica.
Manchester United player gassed
May 27, 1916 News has been received to the effect that James Montgomery, an old Manchester United player, has been gassed, and is now in
Unlucky assistant secretary of Liverpool
March 1, 1916 Is there an unluckier fellow than Mr. George Patterson? He’s the acting secretary of Liverpool F.C. Though looking strongly built, I know
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
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
The death of William Cox (killed in action)
November 6, 1915 The sad news was received at Blackpool on Saturday that William Cox a former well-known League professional footballer, had died earlier in
Footballer in hospital
Friday, October 1 – 1915 Duncan Ritchie, the Dumbarton, Derby County, Newcastle United and Renton forward, is in hospital in France. Duncan, who is a
Motor-cycle accident for John Hampson
August 7, 1915 John Hampson, the Leeds City half-back, had an exciting experience during the week, for, whilst proceeding with a motor-cycle and side-car to
Territorial charge with the bayonet – ex-footballer killed
May 3, 1915 The 5th King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (Territorial) during the hard fighting on the 23rd and 24th ult., when they acted in
Yuletide fighting – Was there a truce on Christmas Day?
Saturday, January 30 – 1915 Telling how he spent Christmas Day in the trenches, Private Joseph Jackson (28), 1st Royal Warwicks, of Ward Street, agreed
Andrew Hannah in hospital
November 7, 1914 Andrew Hannah, the old Renton back, is presently an inmate of the Glasgow Western Infirmary. Andrew is to undergo an operation shortly.
Alex Raisbeck in hospital
Thursday, December 25 – 1913 Alex Raisbeck, of Partick Thistle, has been removed to a nursing home to be operated on for appendicitis. (Dundee Courier,
Stoke joint Hospital Board
September 4, 1912 The monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Workhouse on Wednesday. Mr. A.P. Miller presided, and there were present Messrs.
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,
James Scott back for the reserves
Friday, November 11 – 1910 In the Liverpool Reserves team to meet Preston North End Reserves, at Deepdale, many League “stars” are included, while it
James Scott back from serious illness
Wednesday, October 12 – 1910 Supporters of the Liverpool club, and, indeed, footballers generally, will be pleased to learn that James Scott, the half-back engaged
Woolwich Arsenal v Liverpool 3-1 (League match: September 2, 1905)
September 2, 1905 Match: Football League, First Division, at Manor Ground, kick-off: 15:30. Woolwich Arsenal – Liverpool 3-1 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. A.W. Cooknell;
Alf West still in danger
July 29, 1904 Alf West, the right back of the Liverpool Club, who was accidentally shot by his trainer at Lytham on Wednesday when 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,
Dr William Whitford’s statistics
April 16, 1896 To the editors of the Liverpool Mercury. Gentlemen, – Everyone who cares for sobriety and the good name of the city owes
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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