EVERTON NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 11 August 1913
All the Everton players turned up at Goodison Park and started training in earnest on August 2.  Last Thursday the players together with several of the directors, journeyed on a motor chara-abane to Bettws-y-coed, and the trip was thoroughly enjoyed.  The first public practice game has been arranged for Saturday next, the 16th, inst., when all the new players will be on view.  Judging from the appearance of the men, there seems to be little need for training, for nearly all are already fit.  There will probably be a preliminary canter in private before Saturday’s public display. 

EVERTON AT PRACTICE.
August 19, 1913. The Liverpool Courier.
SOME PROMISING NEW MEN.
Without paying any of the fancy prices now demanded for first class footballers. Everton have secured several new men who should prove of good service to the club. This at least, was the opinion of many of the club supporters who witnessed the first practice game at Goodison Park last night. First in order of prominence was Palmer, the outside left from Bristol Rovers. This sturdy player has more than speed to commend him. He is tricky and determined, and a feature of his play was his well-placed centres. Fulton, the new Scottish back, had many admirers. Physical he is almost of ideal build. He is not lacking in speed, and quick in recovery, and he kicks with great force. Everton's prime need is a first-class goalkeeper. Hodge gave some most reliable displays last season, and many preferred him to Caldwell. Much is expected from Turner, the new keeper from Pontypridd, but last night's game did not provide him with a real test. He allowed two goals to go through, one of which he might have saved, but, on the other hand, he made one or two good clearances. Thompson, the new right back from Leicester Fosse, and Harrison, the outside left from the same club, was by no means unsatisfactory, and Nuttall, late of Manchester United, also put in some useful work. One of the most prominent of the younger players was Challinor, who proved himself a most resourceful right half, and T. Page, who led the Whites' attack, is a bare worker. Last season's regular players, with out unduly exerting themselves, were found to be in good trim.
BROWELL IN FORM.
It was pleasing to see Tom Browell quite recovered from the serious injury he sustained to his ankle towards the close of last season. His leg seemed perfectly strong again, and the three goals he scored put him on good terms with the crowd. Special mention might also be made of Beare, who showed up well in the second half. There would be fully 10,000 spectators present, and a really interesting game was witnessed. The Blues team consisted of most of last season's regular players, with Turner and Palmer. Quite early in the game Palmer caught the eye with his clever sprints and accurately placed centres. It was a pass by Palmer that enabled Bradshaw to head over to Browell, who opened the score with a capital drive. Three goals were added in quick time. Weller equalised for the Whites with a close range shot, and after Wareing had scored for the Blues Turner was again beaten with a low shot from Page. This was all the scoring in the first half, and neither of the custodians had much to do, both sets of backs more than holding their own. The Whites had certainly had a fair share of the attack, the younger players generally showing keenness. In the second half the Blues had much the better of the argument, and Beare was repeatedly cheered for clever sprints. It was from one of his centres that Browell added a third goal, and the fourth goal by the same player was the result of a fine individual effort. The Blues finally won by four goals to two. The teams were : - Blues: - Turner goal, Stevenson, and Macconnachie (Captain), backs, Harris, Wareing, and Grenyer, half-backs, Beare, Jefferis, T. Browell, Bradshaw, and Palmer, forwards. Whites: - Hodge, goal, Thompson, and Fulton, backs, Challinor, Weller, and Kirby, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Nuttall, T. Page, Johnson and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON.
Athletic News -Monday 25 August 1913
By Junius.
MANY changes have been made at Goodison Park in the hope of obviating a repetition of the disappointing experiences of last season. No fewer than twelve new players have been engaged by the club since the advent of May, while a similar number of old members were notified that their services would not be required. In more than one respect last winter was a disheartening one for the club’s supporters. Repeated reverses at home were attributed, in some quarters, to the lack of harmony on the directorate, and during the past four months some significant changes have occurred on the board of management. Every Evertonian is now hopeful that better things are in store for them during the coming campaign. Chief interest is, of course, being centred on the new comers. Two goalkeepers have been secured in G. Turner, who played for Pontypridd, and F. Mitchell, from Motherwell.' One season sufficed for Caldwell, but Hodge and Bromilow have been retained. The full back department has also received attention, three defenders —J. Fulton, Greenock Morton, R. Thompson, Leicester Fosse, and W. Stalker, Dunipace—having been signed. Each man has displayed promising form in the practice games, and the club has certainly plenty of choice for this division. In the half-back line, Louie Weller will resume after a season at Chesterfield, and much will be expected from Chaloner, obtained near the close of last year from Witton Albion, after his fine displays in the preliminary trials. Kirby-a local—hailing from Egremont, Is a useful player, and all the old favourites are available for places in the first team. The list of forwards has been almost entirely rearranged, for Davidson, Uren, Smith, Gourlay, Gault, Robinson, Graham, and Murray have all departed to fresh pastures. Palmer, of Bristol Rovers, and Harrison, Leicester Fosse, have been engaged for the outride left berth, and Nuttall, formerly of Manchester United, as an inside forward. T. Page is a local youth who  played for Rochdale at centre-forward, and  amongst those secured during the second half of last season are Houston, from Linfield, L. Johnson, Blythe Spartans, H. Johnson, local, and W. Wright, Egremont. A young amateur from Switzerland, Lewin, has also offered his services to the club.  There is abundance of material here, and Everton appear to be better equipped as regards players than they were twelve months ago.  Amongst the players who have departed are Holbem to St. Mirren, Gourlay to Greennock Morton, Davidson to St. Mirren, Uren to Wrexham, and Gault to Stockport County.  Caldwell has returned to the South, while McCulloch and Graham have recrossed the Border.  Smith and A. Browell do not appear to have obtained situations.  As usual the ground is in splendid condition, no alterations have been found necessary.  The complete list of players engaged is as follows;-
Players - Birthplace, Position, heights and Weight.
W. Hodge, Kilwinning (goal) 5ft 8-11st 8lb
W. Bromilow, Liverpool (goal) 5ft 11- 9st 10ib
G. Turner, Bolton, (goal) 6ft -13st
F. Mitchell, Elgin (goal) 5ft -8 11st 7lb
W. Stevenson, Accrington (Right back) 5ft 9-12st
J.Macconnachie, Aberdeen (Left back) 5ft 9, 12st
J. Fulton, Glenfield (Right back) 5ft 8- 11st 7lb
R. Thompson, Scotswood (Left back) 5ft 8 -10st 7
W. Stalker, Brig of Allan (Right back) 5ft 8-10st 7
J. Page, Liverpool (right back) 5ft 8lb- 11st
R. Simpson, Redcar (Left back) 5ft 5lb- 9st 13
V. Harris, Dublin (Right half-back) 5ft 8- 10st 8
W. Warering, Southport (centre half-back) 5ft 9- 11st
T. Fleetwood, Kirkby, (centre half-back) 5ft 8-11st 13
H. Makepeace, Middlesbrough (Left half-back) 5ft 7- 11st
A. Grenyer, North Shields (Left half-backs) 5ft 11, 12st 2
L. Weller, Stoke (Left half-backs) 5ft-10- 11st 10lb
F. Kirkby, Seacombe (Left half-back) 5ft -7-11st 5
S. Chaloner, Middleswich (right half-back) 5ft 10-11st
W. Wright, Liverpool (Inside forward) 5ft 7- 11st -10
G. Beare, Southampton (Out-right) 5ft-5- 10st
F. Jefferis, Fording Bridge (Inside right) -5ft 8- 10st-13
T. Browell, Walbottle (centre forward) 5ft-9 -11st 7
F. Bradshaw, Sheffield (Inside left) 5ft-8 -10st -13
S. Chedgzoy, Ellesmere Port (Outside-right) 5ft-8- 10st 5
J. Houston, Belfast (outside-right) 5ft-6 -9st 12
J. Brannick, Manchester (Inside right) 5ft 5- 10st 3
L. Johnson, Blythe (Inside-left) 5ft-6- 9st 11
T. Page, Liverpool (Centre-forward), 5ft 6-9st 4
T. Nuttall, Manchester (Inside-right) 5ft -7- 10st 4
W. Palmer, Barnsley, (outside left) 5ft -8 11st -8
G. Harrison, (Outside left) 5ft -7- 11st -2
H. Johnson, Liverpool (Inside right) 5ft 9-10st 4
J. Levin, Switzerland (Inside forward) 5ft 7- 12st-2

EVERTON BEATEN BY RESERVES.
August 25 1913. The Liverpool Courier.
MITCHELL'S CLEVER GOALKEEPING.
Everton hold their second practice game at Goodison Park, on Saturday, and curiously enough what might be described as the full League team was beaten by the own goal in three by the Reserve eleven, which included most of the new men. It would be quite wrong, however, to say that the Whites were the better team. Their success was not so much due to a brilliant all-round display, but rather to the individual excellence of several of the players. The Whites had largely to thank their custodian for their avoidance of defeat. It was the first appearance of Mitchell, the young Scottish keeper, and he certainly came up to the highest expectations. Everton's prime need at the present time is a first class goalkeeper, and while Turner has yet to prove himself worthy of the position, Mitchell gave a most encouraging display on his first appearance. He is of much lighter build than Turner, but exceedingly ligther and quick in his movements, and absolutely fearless. On Saturday he saved all manner of shots from Browell and his colleagues, and he was only beaten by a storming penalty shot from Macconnachie. The Whites were also particularly well served by the two new backs. Thompson and Fulton, both of whom were sturdy and resourceful. The 14,000 or 15,000 spectators present were provided with a most interesting display. The clever footwork of the Blues forwards was pretty to watch, even though no goals were forthcoming. Beare, Jefferis, and Harris worked together with a captial precision, and Browell was a sound leader, putting in a number of fast shots. Palmer, the new outside left, was not so prominent as in the first practice game. No fault could be found with the halves, and backs, but Turner was not seen at his best. Both of the Whites' goals were scored by Page, who, although lacking in weight, is a hard worker and always on the alert for openings. Houston, at outside left did nothing notable until near the end, when he several times outwitted Macconnachie and sent in some well-directed shots. It was from one of his centres that Page gave the Whites their winning goal. Fleetwood once again demonstrated his usefulness, and Challinor was a capable right half. The Whites were the first to score. Turner had rushed out, but failed to get the ball when Page placed into the net. Macconnachie equalised from a penalty kick awarded through Thompson handling when Browell seemed a certain scorer. Page added a second goal for the Whites, who won by two goals to one. Teams: - Blues: - Turner, goal, Stevenson and Macconnachie (Captain), Harris, Wareing, and Grenyer, half-backs, Beare, Jefferis, Browell, Bradshaw, and Palmer, forwards. Whites: - Mitchell, goal, Thompson, and Fulton, backs, Challinor, Fleetwood, and Kirby, half-backs, Houston, Nuttall, Page, Johnson, and Harrison, forwards.

Derby Sign Henderson
AUGUST 28, 1913 Nottingham Evening Post
J.T. Henderson, an inside-left, who hails from Bootle, has played for Everton Reserves, is 5ft 8ins, in height and has a displacement of 10st 10lb.