September 6, 1909 The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Herbert Pratt, who, some seasons ago, was one of the most brilliant forwards in Ireland. A
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Oxford University v Cambridge University 4-1 (University match: February 15, 1908)
February 15, 1908 Match: University match, at Queen’s Club (West Kensington). Oxford – Cambridge 4-1 (3-0). Referee: Mr. P.R. Harrower; linesmen: Messrs. W.U. Timmis and
Maurice Parry selected for Wales XI
February 15, 1901 Wales v Scotland. The following players have been selected to play for Wales in the above international match at Wrexham on March
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
The Oxford and Cambridge boat race of 1897
April 3, 1897 (Sporting Life: April 3, 1897) Boat race, Oxford, Cambridge XX
England beat Ireland at Trent Bridge
February 22, 1897 As nearly everybody expected, the English Eleven at Nottingham on Saturday were altogether too good for the Irishmen. Playing with easy precision
Gerard Dewhurst signs for Liverpool
March 7, 1894 It is stated that Mr. Gerard Dewhurst, of Oughtrington Hall, near Lymm, has signed a League form as an amateur, and will
Triumphs of the football field (Aston Villa / Archie Hunter)
Saturday, November 1 – 1890 Narrated by Archie Hunter (the famous Aston Villa captain). Chapter IV – “The rise of the Aston Villa”. “As I
How far football is made a business
June 3, 1891 To those interested in the game of football and our footballers especially, whose exertions – though last Saturday scarcely as we should
Bootle v Liverpool Ramblers 3-1 (Liverpool Cup Final: April 14, 1883)
April 14, 1883 Match: Liverpool Cup, Final, at Liverpool College Ground. Bootle – Liverpool Ramblers 3-1 (1-1). Bootle (2-3-5): S.W. Jones, Robert Sloane, C. Evans,
North v South 1-2 (International trial: February 19, 1881)
February 19, 1881 Match: International trial, at Bramall Lane (Sheffield), kick-off: 15:30. North – South 1-2 (0-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. W.P. Dix; umpires: Messrs.
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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