August 25, 1945 Next in my parade is Elisha Scott, of Belfast. Friend and schoolmaster John Murray had met him, and his first words were,
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Sweeping victory for Newcastle
January 1, 1934 Liverpool opened the New Year programme at St. James’ Park this afternoon and having won at Anfield Road a week ago, Newcastle
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December 26, 1891 The Christmas Day attraction-no other could have been greater at Anfield was the return League match between Everton and Sunderland, the previous
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Sketch: John Murray (Sunderland)
October 2, 1890 John Murray, Sunderland. (Source: Glasgow Evening Post: October 2, 1890) XX
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