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
Tag: WW1
Unhappy tidings of Harry Hampton
Monday, July 23 – 1917 It is reported that Harry Hampton (R.A.M.C.), the old International and Aston Villa centre-forward, has met with a severe accident
Military Medal for Wynn
Monday, July 16 – 1917 After Lieutenant George Latham, George Wynn. You will remember this young boy helping Liverpool last season on occasions. He was
Ex-Liverpool Lieut. Latham decorated
Friday, July 13 – 1917 After gaining highest honours on the football field, two well known Welsh footballers have further distinguished themselves on other fields,
Daniel Cunliffe wounded
Wednesday July 4 – 1917 Danny Cunliffe, the ex-international footballer, who has played for Liverpool, Portsmouth, Accrington Stanley, Heywood United, and Rochdale, has been wounded
Fred Pagnam operated for appendicitis
Wednesday July 4 – 1917 For some time Fred Pagnam has not been well. Army life, or something connected with the training, did him no
Lieut. Latham recommended for V.C.
Friday, May 4 – 1917 It is stated that Lieut. George Latham, Newtown, the well-known footballers, has been recommended for the Victoria Cross for his
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
Donald Sloan killed in action
Saturday, January 27 – 1917 I deeply regret to announce that another footballer has been killed. Although it must be seven years since Donald Sloan
South Liverpool helps out Liverpool
December 29, 1916 South Liverpool is becoming Liverpool F.C.’s nursery, as Stourbridge used to be the nursery for Aston Villa footballers. After Bennett, the successful
Fife mother gives seven sons to the army
Tuesday, November 28 – 1916 Mrs. Macdonald, East Wemyss, has to be congratulated upon the patriotism shown by her seven sons, the photographs of five
Alf West is home from the front
Thursday, November 23 – 1916 A big surprise came upon me when I learnt that Alf West, the former Barnsley, Liverpool, and Nottingham half back,
Friendly military battle at Anfield
November 21, 1916 The teams for Wednesday’s excellent game at Anfield are: – Lancs. and Cheshire R.G.A. – K. Campbell; Spalton, Clough; Gleeve, Fell, Leonard;
Southport Central v Liverpool 1-3 (League match: November 11, 1916)
November 11, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Haig Avenue. Southport Central – Liverpool 1-3 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. I. Baker; linesmen: Messrs. J. Sweeting
Fred Pagnam stationed in Gosport
Thursday, November 9 – 1916 Fred Pagnam, Liverpool’s crack centre and scorer, is in the R.G.A., and is stationed at Gosport, near Portsmouth. He is
Pagnam in the army now
Tuesday, November 7 – 1916 “Vin” writes: – Pagnam, in the words of the popularsongstress Vesta Tilley, “joined the Army yesterday,” his first “halt” being
Liverpool v Stoke 3-1 (League match: November 4, 1916)
November 4, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 15:00. Liverpool – Stoke 3-1 (2-0). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. A. Pellowe; linesmen: Messrs: D.
Taylor called for military service
Friday, October 20 – 1916 This morning the Notebook has exclusive news of the ending of the great triangle that has stood for Liverpool through
Sam Hardy to get his crop of produce
Tuesday, October 10 – 1916 Sam Hardy, the Notts Forest goalkeeper, and formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, applied to the Chesterfield Tribunal, to-day, for
Alfred West has been wounded in action
September 30, 1916 Alfred West, ex-Liverpool, has been wounded in action. A different shooting “accident” than that which happened him on the racing track during
Players handicapped through the war
Tuesday, September 5 – 1916 I have come across a number of players of worth who have been handicapped (editor input, through war service). Garratt,
Ahead of the season premiere
Friday, September 1 – 1916 There is good news for members of the Anfield fraternity. Tomorrow, when the opening of the season will be celebrated
Gunner Campbell for Southport Central
August 31, 1916 First, then, Kenneth Campbell, the gunner, is about to help Southport Central. Central will be glad. This stroke of fortune for the
Goalkeeper crisis ahead of season?
August 28, 1916 Many curious places have I been forced to use when writing this column, but surely today’s notes constitute the most novel. The
Local talent for Liverpool Football Club
August 17, 1916 Liverpool had a trial game this week and mainly concerned themselves with players of local reputation. That football will be carried on
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