September 2, 1918 Mr. John James Bentley, a former president of the Football League, died suddenly this morning at his residence at Fairhaven. Mr. Bentley
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Sandy Turnbull presumed dead
August 16, 1918 The wife of Sandy Turnbull, who lives at 17, Portland Road, Gorse Hill, near Manchester, has received an official notification that her
Manchester City/United XI v Leeds City 3-0 (Benefit match: April 27, 1918)
April 27, 1918 Match: Benefit for the Footballers War Fund, at Hyde Road. Manchester City/Manchester United XI – Leeds City 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee:
Famous player sentenced for conspiracy
April 12, 1918 “It is very sad at this time, when the existence of the country is at stake, that any man should be playing
Manchester United-footballer George Anderson arrested in Liverpool
March 15, 1918 George Anderson, the Manchester United-footballer, has been arrested, it is reported, and handed over to the Liverpool police. It is understood that
Taxis for footballers
February 18, 1918 Under the new Petrol Order, which precludes the use of petrol substitutes, or gas, for the conveying of players or spectators to
More like Liverpool
January 28, 1918 It was more like Liverpool to win by a two clear goals’ margin – this in spite of Ephraim Longworth’s continued absence.
Manchester United v Liverpool 0-2 (League match: January 26, 1918)
January 26, 1918 Match: Lancashire Section, Preliminary Tournament, at Old Trafford. Manchester United – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. J. Twist. Manchester United
The return of Ephraim Longworth
January 25, 1918 Liverpool won well enough once they got a move on against Manchester United, who set a cracker pace and could not live
Liverpool’s Ephraim Longworth looks on
January 22, 1918 Ephraim Longworth missed his first match this season through being unable to play against Manchester United at Anfield. His absence simply nerved
Liverpool trounce Manchester United
January 21, 1918 The Anfield game opened too hot to last. United went all ahead at the outset, and, in spite of the tricky, yet
Liverpool v Manchester United 5-1 (League match: January 19, 1918)
January 19, 1918 Match: Lancashire Section, Principal tournament, at Anfield. Liverpool – Manchester United 5-1 (1-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. J. Twist. Liverpool (2-3-5): Kenneth
An Irish idea of juniors
January 15, 1918 On Saturday in Belfast when the County Antrim Shield ties occupied attention, Belfast Celtic came back into senior football by virtue of
Kenneth Campbell in Charity Match
Thursday, November 1 – 1917 At the request of Mr. Alfred Martin, an official of the National Union of Journalists, Andrew Wilson, of Sheffield Wednesday,
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United 0-5 (League match: September 1, 1917)
September 1, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, Principal competition, at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers – Manchester United 0-5. Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. J. Davies. X
Liverpool’s fixture card 1917/18
August 16, 1917 Liverpool’s fixture would have been known a week ago, excepting for a slight upset with one club over a date that necessitated
Football Libel Case
Monday, July 9 – 1917 Judgment given against the pursuer The sensational football libel case in which Enoch James West, a professional football player, claimed
Jury “The match was squared”
Friday, July 6 – 1917 The hearing was resumed to-day in the King’s Bench Division of the libel action by Enoch James West, professional footballer,
Mr. Enoch. J. West in court again
Thursday, July 5 – 1917 A case of considerable interest in football circles was opened to-day in the King’s Bench Division, when Mr. Enoch James
Reports of a broken leg for Sheldon
Thursday, May 3 – 1917 “Bee” has word from the South announcing that Jack Sheldon, the former Manchester United and Liverpool footballer has broken his
The death of Lance-Corporal Walter Kimberley
April 22, 1917 The death has taken place under particularly sad circumstances of Lance-Corporal Walter Kimberley, of the Coldstream Guards, who for several seasons played
Liverpool v Manchester United 3-3 (War time, League match)
Saturday, January 20 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester United 3-3 (1-2). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. L.P. Hitchen;
Champion team home to Manchester United
Friday, January 19 – 1917 We had a sample of Manchester United last week. To-morrow there is a further view of Cottonopolis sport, the United
Arthur Gee to play for Liverpool
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Metcalf was damaged in Saturday’s game at Burnley, and Liverpool have made a surprising selection – no other than Gee,
Half a season’s return
Saturday, January 6 – 1917 The returns for the first half of the season with regard to the financial side of the game show that
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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