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How Liverpool F.C. is the outcome of a football quarrel.

March 10, 1913 kjehan

March 10, 1913 The origin of the club. In the spring of 1892 there was a split in the ranks of the famous Everton Club.

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The F.A. tour of South Africa in 1910

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August 3, 1910 With the conclusion of the third Test match between England and South Africa, played at Cape Town, the official programme of the

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Billy Dunlop’s second benefit match

October 13, 1906 kjehan

October 13, 1906 To-day is Billy Dunlop’s second benefit, and a great day it will be with Liverpool people. He has now been connected with

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Match Programme Portrait: Billy Dunlop

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September 17, 1904 We make no apology for introducing our readers to the “doyen” of Liverpool players, – William Dunlop – one of the most

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Prelude to the international in Birmingham

May 3, 1902 kjehan

May 3, 1902 The teams that are to take part in the replayed International match, England v. Scotland, arrived in Birmingham last night. Up to

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Men famous in football: Hugh Dunn

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November 18, 1899 Estimate Hughie Dunn’s popularity according to his bodily bulk, and you have a correct idea on the point. The compliment conveyed will

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Small Heath v Liverpool 0-0 (League Test Match: April 20, 1896)

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April 20, 1896 Match: Football League, Test Match, at Coventry Road, kick-off: 17:45. Small Heath v Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Roulston Boarke;

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Liverpool v Small Heath 4-0 (League Test Match: April 18, 1896)

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April 18, 1896 Quick-note: Although losing the toss placed the Liverpudlians at a disadvantage they having to contend against a bright sun and wind, the

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Collapses in inglorious fashion

May 1, 1895 kjehan

May 1, 1895 The result of the test games leaves the number of Lancashire Clubs in the First Division unaltered, the only change being the

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The League Test Games

April 28, 1894 kjehan

April 28, 1894 Newton Heath v Liverpool. Brilliant weather favoured the meeting of these teams at Ewood Park, Blackburn, this afternoon, when about 4,000 spectators

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Advertisement: Liverpool v Newton Heath (Test Match)

April 27, 1894 kjehan

Friday, April 27 – 1894 (Lancashire Evening Post, 27-04-1894)

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Liverpool prepare for Newton Heath

April 21, 1894 kjehan

April 21, 1894 Liverpool’s last League match with Burslem Port Vale was characterised by anything brilliant. Certainly the Anfield lot won, but the score of

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Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: April 16, 1894

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April 16, 1894 The recent displays of the Liverpool team are not inspiring their supporters with any great hopes or jubilant feelings for the forthcoming

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Gerard Dewhurst, C. Carson and John Givens for Liverpool

March 10, 1894 kjehan

March 10, 1894 With a view of strengthening the team for that most unfair ordeal, the test match, Liverpool have got the signatures of no

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Gerard Dewhurst signs for Liverpool

March 7, 1894 kjehan

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

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Amateurs and professionals for Liverpool

March 6, 1894 kjehan

March 6, 1894 A Liverpool paper says: – Remembering the fatal experiences of Small Heath in 1893, the Liverpool officials have left no stone unturned

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Liverpool sign nine new players

March 5, 1894 kjehan

March 5, 1894 The Liverpool Club, not intending to lose the most important match of the year – the test match – by any display

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