January 19, 1920 Last night, the Hull City secretary-manager signed on the full back, James Middlehurst who before the war was developing into a fine
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The death of John Roscow
August 6, 1918 Mr. John S. Roscow, Bolton, one of the oldest of football legislators, died yesterday at the age of 77. He was one

Wilfred Watson @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Wilfred Watson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Wilfred Watson: Born: 1892: Atherton, (Lancashire), in England. Passed away: July 24, 1917: Belgium (killed in action).
John Cox keeps on bowling
October 6, 1915 Commencing on September 8, and having engaged between 400 and 500 players for not only Northern Counties, but the Midlands as well,
Turton Football Club disbanded
February 20, 1915 The war has played havoc with football clubs in Lancashire, and the latest to go under is the Turton Club, the disbandment
Police dogs in Liverpool
May 2, 1914 The use of police dogs in Liverpool district is commented on by Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Eden in his report on the police
The funeral of the Titanic bandmaster
Saturday, May 18 – 1912 Thousands of people honoured on Saturday an heroic son of England – Mr. Wallace Hartley, the bandmaster of the Titanic,

Personalia – Ephraim Longworth, Liverpool F.C.
Saturday, October 29 – 1910 Capable full backs have been needed at Anfield since the days of Billy Dunlop and Alf West, before his unfortunate
John Wallace Stephenson (Jack Stephenson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jack Stephenson on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Jack Stephenson: Born: February 8, 1877: Leigh (Essex), in England. Passed away: January 18, 1908: Much Woolton
John Cox on the green
August 10, 1907 The Liverpool players, and especially John Cox, have been distinguishing themselves on the bowling green. Mr. Tom Watson tells me he is
A busy week in the football world awaits
June 7, 1909 This week will be a busy one in the football world, and for more than one club it will be big with
100 yards footballers’ race
August 4, 1905 Great interest is being taken in the 100 yards footballers race to be run at Dens Park, Dundee, to-morrow afternoon. The entrants

Biography: John Hughes (Liverpool Football Club)
April 29, 1905 That there are capable players in the Liverpool reserve team is amply demonstrated by the position which the club has gained in
“Dicky Sams” and “Yellow Bellies”
Saturday, December 5 – 1903 Why the inhabitants of Liverpool should be called “Dicky Sams is not very clear, says “T.A.F.” Some say that the
John Waddington transferred to Glentoran
July 15, 1903 Glentoran Club have signed on Tommy Tierney, who played two seasons ago for Blackburn Rovers, and last season for Luton Town, and
Daniel Cunliffe for Portsmouth
Thursday, May 2 – 1901 We are informed that Cunliffe and Turner have been signed on to play for the Portsmouth F.C. during next season.

Famous men in football, No. 35: Jack Plant
April 28, 1899 In the magnificent series of cup success byw hich the name of Bury has beenw ritten large on the scroll of fame,

Famous men in football, No. 9: Jack Sharp
October 28, 1899 Before the present season is over I hope to see the modest head of Jack Sharp decorated with an international cap. To

Famous men in football, No. 6: Peter McIntyre
October 7, 1899 There were times last season when those most intimately acquainted with Peter McIntyre felt intensely sorry for him. As a lad of
Alderman Houlding on industrial pursuits
Tuesday, May 23 – 1899 Yesterday Alderman John Houlding opened the fifth biennial three-days industrial exhibition of Aughton and district in the Christ Church Schools,

How Liverpool prepare for the FA Cup semi-final
March 16, 1899 Liverpool F.C. and the English Cup. Preparing for the semi-final. The players in splendid trim. Details of the training. The brilliant exploits
No mid-week League for Liverpool
June 17, 1897 A meeting of the English League Clubs of Lancashire was to have been at Blackburn last night to consider the formation of

Meeting of the Football Association (March 1, 1897)
March 1, 1897 Mr. John Charles Clegg presided over a meeting of the Football Association`s council, held at the offices, 61, Chancery Lane, London, yesterday
“No” to liquors at football matches
December 23, 1896 The Church Temperance Society of the Liverpool Diocese has issued a circular letter to all the county and borough Magistrates in the
County duty for Cleghorn
Thursday, November 5 – 1896 At a meeting of the Lancashire Football Association Selection Committee, at Blackburn, the team to represent Lancashire in the match
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