WEST BROMWICH ALBION AND THEIR PLAYERS.
May 1, 1893. The Liverpool Daily Post
We are informed that Groves and Reynolds, of the West Bromwich Albion, will probably be seen in the Everton team next season, and it is stated that Fred Geary, of Everton, wishes to join the Albion. Groves has been offered every inducement to stay with the Albion, but he appears to have made up his mind to join Everton, who have offered the Albion £50, for his transfer, which has been refused. Reynolds, it is stated, is also desirous of joining the same club.
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 01 May 1893
By The Loiterer
Preston North End and Everton met once more, but the game on Monday evening was in direct contrast to those the team have played previously. It is a good job it was a warm evening, or some of the players would have caught cold. A much better game was played on Wednesday evening with Sheffield United, for the play was that keen that two of the players got at loggerheads. The game all through was well contested, but the latest addition to the League had to put up with a defeat of three goals to one.
Everton occupied the Bootle ground on Tuesday, when the Combination team was strengthened by the inclusion of some of their new men, one of whom, Lindsay, had the misfortune to break a small bone in his shoulder. The composition of the Bootle team did not give satisfaction, and many thought that Jones and Carthy, of the reserve, ought to have been inclined, instead of McLafferty and Brandon. The game was rather in favour of Bootle, but Jardine was in good form in goal, whilst Whitehead was only moderate. Hartley, too, played a grand game for Everton, and in the end his side won by two goals to one.
The protest brought by the Everton Club against the “personal incompetency of the referee” in the Cup-tie last Saturday came before the Liverpool Association on Monday last, and was dismissed. Mr. Clayton took exception to my remarks last week re this protest, and said that I had prejudged the case. Now I at all times take good care not to go into the merits of any case that is sub judice, and in this instance I did not enter into the question as to whether the referee ought or ought not to have given a penalty kick. I characterized the protest on the grounds of general incompetency of the referee as utter bosh, and I repeat it, and Mr. Clayton himself did not attempt to substantiate his objection. There was really no grounds for protesting at all, for it must be patent to everyone that the only person who can decide whether a penalty kick should be given or not is the referee, and as he did not see it he could not give it. Mr. Arthur was perfectly clear in his statement and his subsequently action in throwing up the ball was good and according to rule. I cannot stand a gentleman like Mr. Arthur being charged with incompetency when he has played the game going into teens of years, and has attained the highest rung in the ladder on the field of play, especially when this action is the outcome of disappointed aspirations more than any ground for complaint. The Everton Club have come out very badly in this case. All through the piece they have cut a ridiculous figure, and, after insulting the Association and the Liverpool Club by placing such a team on the field, they are not sportsmen enough to take defeat with a good grace. Fancy Mr. Clayton posing as an authority on football when he does not know even the elementary rules of the game, and putting himself in the beam against such a man as Arthur, who had won his spurs years before Mr. Clayton was heard of in connection with the game.
EVERTON V SUNDERLAND
May 1, 1893. Yorkshire Herald
At Everton, before 12,000 people. The game opened in favour of Everton, who scored after eight minutes, Chadwick beating Doig with a shot from long range. Play then ruled even, each goal being the scene of spirited work, and at length Gillespie got one past Williams, the score being one each at the interval. Williams, the score being one each at the interval. Ten minutes from the finish Gillespie scored a second, and J. Hannah added a third. Result;- Sunderland, 3 goals; Everton, 1 goal.
EVERTON v SUNDERLAND
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 01 May 1893
For-the last match of the season Everton had provided an excellent attraction, the League champions appearing at Goodison Park to engage in friendly combat with the runners up of the English Cup. Sunderland were fully represented, whilst on the Everton side Gordon played outside right vice Latta. Though a strong wind prevailed the weather was fine. At the time for starting there would be about 10,000 spectators present. Everton won the toss, and Campbell started, the homesters having the advantage of the sun, the wind blowing across the ground. The homesters were first to attack, a shot from Geary going outside. From a throw in D. Hannah got off, and had a shie at William’s charge, but the home custodian was equal to the emergency, and cleared capitally. Then the home left sailed away, and Chadwick, taking deliberate aim, scored a fine goal eight minutes from the start. Play ruled in favour of Everton after the restart. J. Campbell and the Sunderland left wing made tracks for Williams but Howarth prevented any danger. Geary then received from Gordon, and sent in a terrific shot, which brought forth all the resources of Doig to clear. The Sunderland right wing pair then made a raid on Williams’s charge, and after D. Hannah had compelled the home custodian to clear, Gillespie beat him with a splendid shot. After this play ruled fairly even, and both goals were the scene of some spirited work; but nothing further was scored up to half-time, when the score was 1 goal each.
Sunderland restarted, and at once made for Williams’s end, Campbell overrunning the ball when a splendid opportunity presented itself. Chadwick was beaten by Wilson, and Porteous put his van in possession, and after a corner had been cleared by Stewart J. Hannah shot in to Williams, who only partially cleared, and Stewart was compelled to give a corner, which, however, proved barren. Everton were pressing somewhat severely, and taxed Sunderland’s defence to the utmost, Everton’s numerous attempts all proving futile. Each side were awarded a free kick without any advantage to either side. Milward was applauded for a brilliant run up the wing, but the ball travelled too fast for him, and went over the line. The Sunderland forwards then indulged in some very effective movements, and for several minutes the Everton defence was subjected to a severe ordeal. They came through this successfully, and at once made tracks for Doig’s end, where some very fine play culminated in the ball being sent over, Geary having particularly hard lines. The game continued of an even character, but towards the close Sunderland assumed the upper hand, Gillespie and J. Hannah each putting on goals.
Final result; Sunderland 3 goals, Everton 1 goals. Teams;-
Everton.- Williams, goal; Howarth (captain) and Kelso, backs; Stewart, Holt and Boyle, half-backs; Milward, Chadwick, Bell, Gordon, and Geary, forwards.
Sunderland.- J. E. Doig, goal; Porteous (captain), and Smellie, backs; Wilson, Auld, and Gibson, half-backs; J. Gillespie, D. Hannah, J. Miller, and J. Campbell, forwards.
STOCKPORT COUNTY v. EVERTON COMBIANTION
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 01 May 1893
Played at Heaton Norris, before a fair number of spectators. The County won the toss, Everton kicking off and taking the ball down the field. Play was taken to the other end, Entwistle sending in a good shot, Jardine saving splendidly. The County were awarded a free kick in goal, the ball just topping the crossbar. The result was a draw, neither side scoring.
SUNDERLAND v EVERTON
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 01 May 1893
VICTORY FOR SUNDERALND
The legitimate football season was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, Sunderland winding up with a friendly match against Everton, on the specious ground of the latter in Goodison-road, Liverpool. was the THIRD HATCH of the season between these prominent clubs, the first two being League fixtures, both which were won by Sunderland, one at Liverpool on October 8, 1892, by the decisive majority of 4 goals to1, and the other at the Newcastle-road ground on January 3rd of the present year, a much closer struggle, by 4 goals to 3. In the latter match the "Toffees " were three goals behind at half-time, but so well did they play up that the Wearsiders were lucky to avoid a draw, and might easily have been defeated. Both clubs were anxious to finish the season with a flourish and might therefore be relied upon to do their level beat. The teams were as follows :—
Sunderland Goal, Doig; backs, Porteous (captain) and Smellie; half-backs, Wilson, Auld, and Gibson; forwards, Gillespie, D. Hannah, Campbell, Miller, and Hannah.
Everton : Goal, Williams; backs, Howarth (captain) and Kelso ; half-backs, Stewart, Holt, and Boyle forwards, Millward, Chadwick, Geary, Bell, and Gordon
THE GAME.
It was generally conceded by all Liverpudlians that no better fixture could have been made for the last day of the season than that with Sunderland, and it was felt that Everton had foemen worthy of their steel. The public, too, paid a flattering compliment to the Wearside men by turning up in their thousands. Indeed, it was estimated that there were present no fewer than 10,000 spectators when the teams faced each other. There was a strong breeze blowing across the ground when Sunderland, headed by Porteous, were led on the field. They were heartily cheered, as was Everton later on. Campbell started for Sunderland, Everton having the advantage of the sun, Chadwick got the ball and passed Auld, but Porteous pulled him and cleared. There was some pretty passing witnessed between Bell, Chadwick, Geary, and Milward, these players swarming round the posts. Chadwick culminated the effort with a brilliant shot, which scored
THE FIRST GOAL.
Restarting, Everton raced away, evidently intent on business. Chadwick came down with a spurt, Gibson robbing nicely and transferring. A corner to Everton appeared ominous, Chadwick just dropping over the net. J. Hannah and Campbell were neatly disposed of by Boyle and Holt. Smellie, in attempting to save an onward movement, was unfortunate, and let in Gordon, who had an ineffectual shy at Doig. He, however, retrieved his honour later by a well-directed kick, which placed his forwards in dangerous proximity to Williams. Holt transferred the play, and Geary, getting the leather at his feet, sent in a terrific shot, which brought Doig to his knees. The Sunderland custodian, however, saved the point. In some measure to compensate themselves for the danger experienced, the visiting forwards got on the wing, and Gillespie defeated Williams with a beauty. The Sunderland men went away with a good combined movement, but Howarth dispossessed them, and the Everton man returned in Doig's direction, Geary making another attempt. Wilson
ASTONISHED THE SPECTATORS
with his superior throwing-in powers, a goal almost being recorded from one of his efforts. Sunderland now pressed, the danger only being relieved by the ball travelling outside. From a shot from Campbell hands was given against Everton close in. The ball was well got rid of by Kelso, who sent forward to Milward, he and Geary playing to each other, Porteous stepping in to send them back to midfield. A terrific bombardment upon the Everton citadel then took place, a free kick relieving, while a similar attack took place at Doig's end, Chadwick nearly notching a second point.
Half-time— Sunderland 1 goal, Everton 1 goal.
Both goalkeepers were awarded a round of applause on crossing over. A little time was lost in kicking off. D. Hannah robbed Bell, and an onslaught on Williams was made, both Campbell and Miller having shots, while Wilson thrice had an opportunity of showing his throwing properties, the last one being quite equal to a corner. The Evertonians cleared the danger and returned to midfield, but the Hannahs and Miller returned, and Campbell sent in
A STINGING GROUNDER,
which Williams only just placed outside the post. The corner was well taken, but nothing resulted. Sunderland continued to hold the position, Gillespie eventually striking the side of the net. Milward and Chadwick again rushed up, the former sending a beauty across the goal mouth. Geary missed badly, but Bell was even worse, as he allowed Smellie to take the ball from his feet when nothing could have prevented him scoring. Fouls against each side in turn followed, Everton having the worst of the argument. They managed, however, to turn the scale by the aid of Howarth and Milward, but Geary MISBKABLY FAILED
when called upon. Hostilities quietened down, and the only noticeable point was aeffort by Miller, who was prevented from scoring by Kelso. Holt was playing with conspicuous ability, but the defence was impregnable, and Doig saved in brilliant style. Bell without Latta was like a ship without a rudder, although no disparagement to Gordon, his partner, Porteous repeatedly robbing him. Milward centred very nicely to Geary, but Campbell, crossing, spoilt the business. The visitors, however, troubled Williams, and that player had several shots to negotiate. The pressure was kept up for some time, until Milward broke away, and sent across to Bell, who kicked outside. Gillespie scored the winning goal, a third soon following.
Final— Sunderland ... 3 goals, Everton 1 goal
GOODISONIA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 May 1893
Sunderland Win For The Third Time This Season
By “Black Rock.”
Once more have the League champions defeated our pets of the proud Park. On October 8th they won by 4-1 after a grand exhibition on both sides of all-round play, if I except the then Everton keeper Pinnell-who was surprisingly and disappointingly weak. Again on January 3rd at Sunderland, had our men to knuckle under, but only after the toughest fight by a single goal -4-3- and last week end by 3-1, after a rather sorry show by the usual scorers in the shooting line. The first half was very evenly contested, as the score 1-1 at half time testified. If there was any advantage, no doubt the visitors may fairly claim to have had it. A strong and variable wind militated against what would have been very scientific play, and North End might easily learn a lesson from the thorough earnestness and business-like manner of the champions, who evidently appreciate their reputation by always trying to sustain it. Their forwards never relaxed, for they tired not, their halves were wonderfully quick and persistent, and Porteous, Smellie, and Doig were as reliable as they were bent on winning. One of the features of the game-if not the chief-was the dash, method, and general performance of Hugh Wilson at right half, who earned commendations of no mean order. Now was he seen bringing up Milward and Chadwick –especially the former in a manner too abrupt to please-who appeared extremely small before the towering personality of their opponent. Then was he having a shy, which we call a try, at him who has not failed since Fallowfield. Milward wound up in the worst manner, and, as for his shooting, it was simply ludicrous. Bell and Gordon were no great shakes, the late acquisition being a vacillating as business good, dull, and “awful” while the reserve had but one good quality, viz., his centres –that’s all. The former missed such a chance that a schoolboy would have turned to account. Let us hope that by application to strict training during the summer, he will consistently prove a shining light, and not a mere flash to dazzle ad deceive. He certainly can if he will. Boyle was the best of the home halves, sending back the advances of Miller and J. Hannah. The turf will have to be seen to, as it appeared that Bell, Gordon, and Smellie were playing a game of Amercian Skittles. The backs on both sides were equally good, and it will be the greatest of pities if Kelso will not make up his mind to remain. Doig had more shots than Williams but the quality of the latter’s was much superior to those of the Sunderland custodian. Great interest is centred in the forthcoming balance sheet and to say the least of it, will surprise even the natives. The public, and players, have sighed for the usual summer rest, the public for they have had a surfeit of the ball during the past delightful weather, and, the players, as they are entirely worn out with the Plethora of matches. The game has died hard, but it has been killed badly. Try the spice of variety in cricket, and whilst you are ruminating, on the fullness of the green sward under the benign smile of Old Sol, bestow a thought whether Everton will land the English pit in 94. Then, till next September, adieu!
EVERTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 May 1893
By Richard Samuel
To a great extent the public bestow their favours on the Everton Club alone, and this is hardly to be wondered at when one considers the accommodation they provide for those who can only afford the popular sixpence. From various causes, but especially the want of a reliable goalkeeper, the team did badly up to Christmas but since the advent of the New Year they have a splendid record in League matches and English Cup-ties. The three hard tussles they had with the North End team in the latter will live long in the memory of “Dicky Sam,” as will the collapse at the finish. The Everton team have done a
Shade better than last season, but are a long way short of the performances accomplished in their championship year. The turf at Goodison Park, thanks to the favourable weather has done fairly well, but is not what it should be, and the directors have a big job in hand in dealing with it this summer.
The Exodus
There was quite an exodus of football players from Exchange Station on Monday morning. Several of the Bootle players had gone home at midnight, but the bulk went by the 9.45 a.m. train, a saloon being attached for them. Most of the Liverpool players left by this train, whilst Everton men and the defunct “Callies” made the number up to about 17.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 May 1893
Only Sunderland and Burnley defeated Everton in both engagements during the past season; whereas they have been double victors over Newton Heath, Derby County and Notts County.
A FAMOUS FOOTBALL TEAM.
Million - Saturday 06 May 1893
This week we publish portraits of the celebrated Everton Football Club. The success which has attended this club since its inception a dozen years ago has not been surpassed in the annals of the winter game. From a small beginning it has progressed with rapid strides until now the club occupies a foremost place amongst the Association teams of the kingdom. Its headquarters at Goodison Park Road, Liverpool, will accommodate 40,000 spectators. It is seldom, perhaps, that the accommodation is inadequate to the demand, but the "gates" of this club have averaged no less than 16,500 for the twelve leading matches this season. The club finds employment for thirty professional players, most of whom are Scotchmen. In fact, football has become such a serious and expensive pastime that clubs like Everton require no less than an income of £10,000 a year to keep up their organisation. The portraits we publish are those of the players who took part in the English Cup final at Manchester. They are from photographs by Hinchcliffe, of Cazneau-street, Liverpool.
EVERTON NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 08 May 1893
Although they have not won any cups, the Everton Club has done very well, and especially since Christmas. With the advent of the New Year they pulled themselves together in wonderful fashion, and, as is well known, entered the final for the English for the English Cup. The attendances have been enormous, and the energy displayed in providing one of the best grounds in the kingdom has been amply repaid. We are not aware what the exact balance in hand will be, but should not be surprised to find its amount to £3,000. We mean to say the club is actually worth that sum, but that the profits on the year will be somewhere near it. The expenses of making the ground and erecting the stands will, of course, more than absorb it, but that is expenditure on capital account that ought not to be included in the ordinary receipts and expenses.
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 08 May 1893
By The Loiterer
Everybody seems to be glad that football is having a well-earned rest. We have had our share of the game in Liverpool, and the thing was over-done in the last week. Everton have a very satisfactory statement to show, the first team having factory statements to show, the first team having played 62 matches, won 32, lost 18, drawn 12, goals for 147 against 108. Considering the poor show the team made previous to Christmas this is capital. The Combination record is even better, for out of 57 matches played, 47 have been won, lost 5, and drawn 5, goals for 269, against 32. It is a pity this team cannot get into better company than the Combination, for, with the exception of Stoke Swifts, the clubs have invariably proved easy victims. On several occasions the team have scored double figures, and it seems strange that Chester, a club that that suffered a ten goals to one defeat at Everton on September 10, should twice beat them at Chester. Beyond the Combination play, Everton have nothing to show for the above results, but I should think they have a good balance at their bankers, and this is something. The same team will take the field next season, as far as we can see at present, the only charge being that Stewart will be absent. Groves has been talked of, but I hear there is some hitch in the proceedings at the eleventh hour.
We are likely to have a change in our representative on the Lancashire Association, as Mr. Heard has resigned. Mr. Barclay is in the field, and I have not heard of any opposition so far, thought it is not likely Everton will allow him to have a walk over.
EVERTON NEWS
Scottish Referee - Monday 08 May 1893
Rumour has been busy at Liverpool about the capture and releasing of players one being that Trainer, for a consideration, had been permitted by the North End to be transferred to Everton; whilst the brothers Ross had been declined. There will be some eight or nine changes at Everton. Bell, Walker, Reay, and Lindsay have been already secured, and also Groves it is said, West Bromwich Albion receiving £75 for their assent. Reynolds is also anxious to come; so is Adams, of Heart of Midlothian; so that Kelso, if he has not yet done so, had better quickly make up his mind whether to accept Everton’s terms or otherwise.
PROFESSIONAL FOTOBALL IN SCOTLAND
South Wales Echo - Friday 12 May 1893
The Scottish Football Association has at last recognised and legalised professionalism. This is the most important decision which has been arrived at in the world of football since the English Association took that step some years ago. One can only regret that the Scottish authorities did not sooner come into line with England. Open and controlled professionalism is infinitely preferable to a secret and uncontrolled system of paying players. As I once heard Mr Molyneux, the secretary of Everton, remark, he much preferred to pass a player his money over the table instead of underneath it. A veiled professional has the club in his power. The secretary who can be straightforward is the master of the situation. There is no doubt whatever that professionalism has existed in Scotland for years, with the result that the clubs have been corrupt, and the so-called amateurs have been the rulers of football across the Tweed. Now all this is to end. Scotchmen are to be honest once again, and we all know that honesty is by far the best policy. But this is not all. By allowing the Scottish clubs to employ professionals-openly and avowedly—surely the supply of Caledonian hirelings for the English organisations is cut off. At any rate, there can neither be the same necessity nor temptation for Scotch players to come South. They have now no excuses to hie to "foreign lands" in pursuit of "fortune's slidd'ry ba'a," as Burns has it. What I cannot for the life of me understand is why the Scottish Association did not protect themselves in this manner from the English poachers years ago, Although Scotchmen came to Darwen and the Blackburn Rovers as far back as 1878, the importation of players to England did not actually begin until 1883. Nicholas John Ross, the famous Preston full back, arrived in that Lancashire town on July 17th, 1883. So rapid, however, was the movement, that by the ensuing October there were nine Scotch footballers at Preston. In 1884 theScottish Football Association actually published a black list, giving the names of 55 men whom they regarded as outlaws and banished from the playing areas of Scotland. Since then some hundreds and hundreds of men have been "procured" for England, and the Scotch Association has virtually remained inactive. Now, however, the braw young men in the Land o' Cakes will have every inducement to stay at home. The result will be that English League clubs will probably turn their attention to English young men of muscle and ability. Surely the success of Wolverhampton Wanderers should encourage the cultivation of native talent. This will, probably, do more for football in England than anyone dreams of. I should much like to see the League competition confined to English players.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 May 1893
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB ATHLETIC SPORTS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 19 May 1893
The valuable and elegant prizes which are to be given in connection with the Everton Football Club Athletic Sports comprise numerous articles of plate, cutlery, 7c., all of which have been supplied by Mr. R.C. Oldfield, Old Post Office-place. It will be seen from an announcement which appears in another column that the prizes are displayed in the window of the premises, 41 Castle-street.
GROVES
Athletic News - Monday 22 May 1893
The Grove case was on far different lines. He and Reynolds went to Everton, and asked for an engagement. The Everton secretary wired for permission to negotiate with them, and this was immediately given. Mr. Molyneux then proceeded to arrange terms with Groves and also with West Bromwich and on April 29 forwarded the Albion a cheque for £60 as their solatium for the release of the accomplished celt. On May 1 Mr. G.B. Ramsey appears on the scene, gets a sort of permission from Mr. L. Ford, and interviews Groves. Then on the following day the secretary of the Albion was seen, but refused to grant permission as they considered themselves bound to Everton; but notwithstanding this, Mr. Ramsey takes Groves away and signs him both on the League and Association forms.
That is the brief outline of a case which occupied three hours, the evidence being of a conflicting character, but there seems little doubt that Mr. Ramsey placed too much reliance on what he understood Mr. Ford to say, or he was willing to run a little risk. The sub-committee declined to give a decision, and will report to the League meeting next Friday. If places Groves and the two clubs in a rather peculiar position, for, as the matter now stands, he is a member of the Aston Villa Club, and if the League considers that the Villa have infringed their rules by approaching him without the consent of the Albion, then they have done something they had no right to do, and have practically robbed Everton of a player, for previous to seeing Mr. Ramsey, Groves was perfectly willing to join Everton. At the same time, he had not signed for them, and Everton are really not officially connected with the case.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 May 1893
A meeting of the Sports Committee was held in the Stewards'-room, Goodison Park, last evening, to make final arrangements for the great athletic festival to be held on the Everton Football Ground next Saturday : Mr. E. Bainbridge was in the chair. After Mr. Molyneux had read the minutes of the last meeting, the Prize Committee reported that handsome prizes had been presented for competition by Messrs, H. C. Oldfield, Old Post Office-place ; T. Bush. St. John's lane; and W. Parle, Walton lane. The rest of the prizes had been purchased from Mr. R. C. Oldfield and Messrs. Charles and Co., and are now on view in Castle-street. —The Secretary informed the meeting that Mr. Walter Piatt, hon. sec. N.C.A.A.. had promised to officiate as referee and timekeeper: and that Messrs. F. T. Parry. N.C.U., Inspector Churchill, and R. Lythgoe as judges. The entries for the different races are good, and include amongst others the following:— J. T. Magee and L. M. Magee (Dublin), C. A. Bradley (Huddersfield). F. G. Bacon (Ashton). A. W. Harris (Leicester), F. P. Jones (New Brighton), G. Campkin (Liverpool), A. J. Cherry (London), A. Osborne and C. Souch (Notts), C. P. Glazebrook (Ashton), P. Waring, G. Stewart (Liverpool), &c. It was decided that sports commence at two o'clock prompt.
EVERTON F.C.
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 May 1893
The annual amateur athletic sports promoted by the Everton Football Club Co., Limited, were brought off this afternoon at Liverpool in good weather. There was a large number of officials. Mr. Walter Platt being handicapper, timekeeper, and referee, the judges being Inspector Churchill (then whom the Police Athletic Club could want no harder and more enthusiastic worker), Mr. F. T. Parry (of the National Cyclists’ Union), and Mr. R.E. Lythgoe (of Liverpool football fame), Mr. E.A. Bainbridge was starter and amongst the other well-known figures who were announced to be present were Treasurers A.T. Coates and J. Davies, along with the indefatigable Hon. Sec, R. Molyneux. Amongst the rules and regulations special attention was called to the last, viz., that none but bona-fide competitors would be allowed in the competitors’ enclosure and tent. This is a decided step in the right direction, and what a crying evil it is to allow “supporters” of entrants to be at their heels throughout the afternoon is best known by those who are intimate with sports. The band of the training ship “Indefatigable” was in attendance to supply varied selections of music. There were considerably over 200 entries, special interest being centred in the competition for the handsome shield under special conditions laid down by the Committee, the club whose representatives scored most points being declared winners, the first man home counting three points, second two and third one. The seventeen events were brought off with a commendable degree of promptitude, and some good racing was witnessed, which was naturally expected, seeing that some of the best known sprinters and cyclists of the day had entered as for instance in the one mile bicycle, including such cracks as Osborne, of Notts; A.E. Barlow, Anfield, T.H. Carr, Southport; “Mat” Bailey, St. Helens; E. Harrison Ainsworth, Everton; C. P. Glazebrook, Manchester; A. W. Harris, Polytechnic, London, &c., &c.
ONE MILE BICYLE
The first and second in each of the four heats ride in the deciding heat.
Final
M. Bailey, St. Helens C.C., 140 yds. 1
A.T. Dainteth, Warrington C.C. 170 yds 2.
G. Campkin, North Liverpool C.C 135 yds 3
This was a finely contested race. The Polytechnic crack above-named was placed on scratch by the handicapper, his nearest opponent being Osborne, of Notts Castle, who was conceded 55 yards. Time, 2mins. 48 1-5 sec.
Half-Mile Flay (Handicap)
There were seventeen entrants, F.E. Bacon being put down as virtual scratch (5 yards). The result was
Travis (A), Bolton Gymnasium Harriers, 58yds. 1
E.S. Friend, Croxteth C.C., 52yds 2
R.H. Walker, late Ashton Harriers 46yds 3
The winner got home with plenty of spare room, the second and third only separating each other by three yards. Time, 1m. 59 4-5s.
Two Miles Bicycle (Scratch)
Of the 12 entrants all except Harris and Osborne were Lancashire riders, and included some of the cream of the shire. There was only one heat, but the time was not good.
Result
A.W. Harris, Polytechnic C.C 1
A.J. Cherry, Electric C.C 2
E.H. Ainsworth, Everton B.C 3
Won by 15 yards. Time 7mins, 9 3-5 secs.
One Mile Flat (Handicap)
A fund of enthusiasm was thrown into this race, the finish being voted as fine.
Result
G.B. Fincler, Beehive Rangers F.C., 90yds 1
C.H. Goble, Manchester Athletic Club, 75yds 2
P. Shay, 130yards 3
120 Yards Flat (Handicap)
C.A. Bradley, of Huddersfield, who last Saturday ran level time with records in three races, entered for this event, and was put and scratch. There was quite a host of other sprinters known well in the athletic world.
Final
Ryelsworth (A) Liverpool Harriers, 10yds 1
Laybourne (A) New Brighton F.C 10 ½ yds 2
Winrow (A) 11 ¼ yds 3
Won by a foot; same distance between second and third. Time, 11 3-5th secs.
MR. JACKSON RESIGNATION
Athletic News - Monday 29 May 1893
We are sorry to hear that Mr. Jackson has decided to send in his resignation as a director of the Everton Football Club. Mr. Jackson is about the only old member left in office, and it is on business grounds that he wishes to be relieved of taking active part in football matters. Mr. Jackson retires after thirteen years’ active service, having been treasurer for several years, and has always been in office of some kind. The value of Mr. Jackson’s services to the Everton Club cannot be over-estimated, for, at the time of the unfortunate split, he went with the majority, along with Mr. Currier and Mr. Molyneux, and there is no doubt that his action at that time strengthened the position of the club to an extent which cannot now be fully appreciated.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Athletic News - Monday 29 May 1893
The spacious and well-appointed grounds of the Everton Football Club at Goodison Park, Walton, was on Saturday the scene of the annual athletic sports promoted by the famous Liverpool organization, and as fine weather graced the proceedings, a large crowd, estimated between seven and eight thousand, patronized the fixture, and were rewarded by witnessing an interesting though somewhat lengthy afternoon’s sport. A fairly numerous entry had been obtained and though Bradley failed to put in an appearance for the Sprints, the spectators were consoled by seeing Bacon, Souch, A.B. George, and Waring in the foot events, and Harris in the cycle races. Two capital finishes were witnessed in the 130 yards and Mile Handicaps, the later in particularly being a most exciting affair. Nancarrow (135) led until entering the last lap, when Finclear, of Dublin, went to the front and going up the back stretch took a lead of six yards. Here, however, the veteran Liverpool runner, Paddy Shay, made an effort, and running strongly he got to within half a yard of the Irishman entering the straight. The virtual scratch man, Goble, of Altrincham (75), than ran to the heels of the leaders, but Fincler just managed to hold his own to the end, winning all out by half a yard from Goble, who passed Shay in the last few strides. The spirit was secured by the successful local runner, Wigglesworth, who got home, after a desperate finish, by a foot from A. Leybourne, of the New Brighton F.C., the latter being a few inches only in front of Winrow of Ormskirk, and Purcell of Formby. A shield competition open to members of football clubs, was included in the programmed, the events being 120 yards. Quarter Mile, and Mile scratch Races, the scoring better by points. Widnes F.C., and Tuebrooks F.C., tied with eight points each, but as the Widnes representative won the Miles, they were, under the rules of the competition entitled to the Shield. It may be stated that a capital grass track, five laps to the mile, had been staked out, and no accidents occurred in the bicycle races. These latter were hardly as interesting as they might have been, and no comment on the racing is necessary. The meeting was excellently managed.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS
May 29, 1893. Liverpool Mercury
The annual amateur athletic sports in connection with the Everton Football Club took place on Saturday on the grounds of the club, Goodison-road. The day was beautifully fine, and consequently here was a large gathering of spectators, who watched the events with the keenest interest. Prizes to the value of £165 were offered. The officials were President; Mr. Geo. Mahon, Handicapper, Timekeeper, and Referee; Mr. Walter Platt. Judges; Inspector Churchill, Mr. F.T. Parry, (N.C.D), and Mr. R.E. Lythgoe. Starter; Mr. E.A. Bainbridge. Marksmen; Messrs, Bush, Griffiths, Linaker, Ravenscroft, Savage, and Worthy. Call Stewarts; Mr. Green, and Mr. Leyland. Press Stewart; Mr. P. Nelson, Field Stewarts; Messrs W. Wilson (cheif) W. Ashcroft, J. Atkinson, H. Bernie, J. Davies, jun, J.H. Maxwell, H. Smethurst, A.E. Talbot, R. Wilson, and A. Yates. Hon Treasurers;- Mr. A.T. Coates and Mr. J. Davies. Hon Secretary; Mr. R. Molyneux. During the afternoon selections of music were played by the band of the Training ship Indefatigable. The results were as follow;- 120 yards Flat Race Handicap (run in eight heats); 1, A. Ryelsworth, Liverpool Harriers; 2, A. Laybourne, New Brighton F.C.,; 3, A. Winrow, time 11 3-5secs. One Mile Bicycle Handicap; 1, M. Bailey, St Helens C.C,; 2, A.T. Dainteth, Warrington C.C.; 3, G. Campkin, time 2 mins 48 4-5 secs. 120 yards' Flat Race scratch; 1, R. P. Waring, Tuuebrook F.C.; 2, H. Webster, Warrington F.C. ; 3, J.S. Craig, Widnes F.C., time 12-3 secs. Half-mile Flat race Handicap; 1, A. Travis, Bolton Gymnasium Harriers; 2, F.S. Friend, Croxteth C/.C.; 3, R.H. Walker, late Ashton Harriers, time 1 min, 59 -4-seconds. Two miles Bicycle (scratch); 1, A.W. Harris, Polytechnic C.C., A.J. Cherry, Electric C.C.; 3, F.H. Ainsworth, Everton B.C.: time, 7 mins, 9.3 secs. One Mile Flat Race Handicap; 1, G.B. Fincler, Bective Rangers F,C.; 2, C.H. Goble, Manchester Athletic Club; 3, P. Shaw; time 4 mins 29 secs. Three miles Bicycle Handicap; 1, M. Bailey, St Helens C.C.,; 2, W. Watson, Liverpool Wheelers; 3, H. Brown, Leigh A.C.,; time, 9 mins 50 2 secs. Quarter mile Flat Race (scratch); 1 C.H. Stewart, Tuebrook F.C.; 2. J. S. Craig, Widnes F.C; time, 57 3 secs. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap; 1, F.P.Jones, Swinton F.C., 2 A. J. Mottran, Warrington Gymnassium; 3 H. Webster, Warrington F.C; 1, E. Gordon, Widnes F.C., 2 G. Wright, Widnes F.C., 3, T.C. Orchardson, uesbrook F.C; time, 4 mins 48 secs. Four Miles Flat Race (scratch); 1 F.E. Bacon, Ashton Harriers; 2. J.J. Crook, Blackburn; 3, C. Souch; time, 20 min, 49 secs. The challenge Shield top be held for twelve months by the football club whose representatives scored most points in certain of the competitions, was secured by the Widnes Football Club. As a matter of fact that club tied with the Tuebrook Football Club, but as Widnes Football Club. As a matter of fact that club tied with the Tuebrook Football Club, but as Widnes won the longer distance events, it, according to the rules, gained the shield. At the close of the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Griffiths.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 30 May 1893
RETIREMENT OF A DIRECTOR
We hear that Mr. Jackson has sent in his resignation as a director of the Everton Football Club. Mr. Jackson is about the only old member left in office, and it is on business grounds that he wishes to be relieved of taking active part in football matters. Mr. Jackson retires after thirteen years’ active service, having been treasurer for several years, and has always been in office of some kind. The value of Mr. Jackson’s services to the Everton club cannot be over-estimated, for, at the time of the unfortunate split, he went with the majority, along with Mr. Currier and Mr. Molyneux, and there is no doubt that his action at that time strengthened the position of the club to an extent which cannot now be fully appreciated.