EVERTON ALL PRESENT
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, August 3, 1922
By Blackstaff
The Everton players reported for training yesterday, and all were present and fit who have signed on. The annual picnic will be held on Saturday to Windermere and Grasmere. Season tickets will be on sale from Tuesday next, 8th inst (excepting Saturday) at the office between the hours of 10 a.m, to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BOB THOMPSON TO TRANMERE
Bob Thompson late of Everton and Millwall has been appointed player-manager to Tranmere Rovers. This is a step that should do the Rovers a tremendous amount of good, and no more popular man could have been chosen for the job. Bob is a big, fast full back and will be a distinct acquisition to the Rovers in the field as well as in the dressing room. He left Everton to go to Millwall in June, 1921.

BLACKSTAFF NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, August 5, 1922
By the time these notes appear I shall be well on my way with the Everton F.C on their way to the Lake District.

EVERTON’S DAY OUT
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, August 7, 1922
By Blackstaff
Superstitious or not, most of us like to believe success at the outset of an enterprise is a happy augury. Therefore, if Everton’s fortune during the coming season is marked by the same harmony, good feeling and smooth working as the annual panic was on Saturday, they will have a very successful season indeed. The party was one of forty-nine, and included Chairman Cuff, Directors Coffey, Wade, Gibbons, Sawyer, and Banks, and Secretary McIntosh. The journey to Newby Bridge was made by train, and there mine host of the prettily-situated Black Swan had ready a generous and well-prepared luncheon, the appetising invitation of which had a hearty response. A short walk through the hazel groves brought us to Lakeside where the trim steam launch Cygnet waited to take us the whole length of Windermere. With the nice weather, this was one of the nicest parts of the trip, and Mr. Cuff’s racy anecdotes of adventures among the distant mountains, confirmed by Mr. Jack Fair, created piquant interest in the journey. At Waterhead the party joined motors, which took them through Ambleside and Rydal to Grasmere, where afternoon tea was had at the Rothay Hotel. There was time here to make acquaintance with the relics of Wordsworth, but pressure of time forbade a sight of that quaint and pretty festival, the Rushbearing, which was to have begun at a later hour. The return journey found all highly satisfied, many of the Scotsmen with us finding in the lakes at least a suggestion of homeland, and appreciating it the more. High tea was had at Newby Bridge, and with a storm in the offing, we re-entered the train and made a lively and entertaining return to Liverpool. There was not a hitch in the whole outing, which was enjoyable from start to finish.
THE EVERTON CAPTAINCY
During lunch at Newby Bridge, Mr. Cuff welcomed the three new players -Forbes, Williams, and Raitt, and went on to say that the directors had decided to give their players the opportunity of choosing the captain and sub-captain themselves. This, he thought, was a unique action among League clubs, and he hoped it would meet with the players’ approval. He went on to say that the prospects of Everton were never brighter, if only they could maintain harmony, both on and of the field. There was harmony among the directors and he trusted that the harmony and good feeling which was evident among the players then would not be easily upset. He wanted them to understand clearly that the directors would do all that they legitimately could do for them. At tea, Jock McDonald intimated that the players had decided to leave the choice of captain and sub-captain to the directors. Mr. Cuff, in acknowledging this information, said he took it as a sign of complete confidence in the board and felt sure that the directors choice would have the loyal support of the other players, remarks which were accorded hearty applause.

EVERTON DECIDED UPON THEIR TRIAL TEAMS
The Liverpool Echo Tuesday, August 8 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton trial match teams for Monday next, at seven o’clock. Blues; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison. White; Salt; Raitt, Weller; Brown, Fleetwood, Reid; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, and Alford.

CHEDGZOY COMES OUT OF THE U.S. “SHELL.”
The Liverpool Echo, Saturday, August 12, 1922
Bee’s Notes
For some time the local air has been charged with rumours regarding Sam Chedgzoy, the long service member of the Everton club; therefore imagine my surprise this morning to receive from him the following letter;-
Montreal, Canada, July 30, 1922
Dear Bee. "—From the various insertions that have been in the Liverpool papers during the summer, there appears to be a great deal of mystery as to my whereabouts.  Why that should be I don't know, unless it is became I have not fixed up with the Everton club. I am not going into details, but the club know that I don t want to sign again for them, and that I would very much like to be put on the transferlist. I have spent a very pleasant holiday, and expect to return to England within the next few weeks. I think the enclosed will clear away all mystery.- Hoping you are “in the pink,” yours, &c., Sam Chedgzoy.
There you are, than; there you are! Sam wants to leave Liverpool; and this bears out the many stories told of Blackburn Rovers and Chedgzoy last season. Nothing can happen, however, until Sam comes back and till he gets in touch with his club. Everton doubtless are not anxious to keep any player who is not anxious to play for them, but there are other matters to be considered first. It is a thousand pities that Chedgzoy does not want to stay at Everton, for he has graced the outside right berth thoroughly well since Sharp vacated the place, and his selection in the first team was an automatic one. Steve Bloomer landed back from Canada yesterday, and I had hoped Chedgzoy would have been a passenger on the same boat. We must await developments.
EVERTON BACK FOR TRANMERE
Rex Leary, the Everton “A” half-back, has been signed by Tranmere Rovers. He is not a big boy, but he is cute and promising.

EVERTON’S NEW GOALKEEPER
Athletic News- Monday, August 14, 1922
Everton have done well to sigh John Gough the Brantwood (Belfast) goalkeeper as a professional. For the past two seasons he has kept goal for the Irish Intermediate League and during that time gained inter-league and junior international honours playing last season against Junior Scotland. He kept goal for the 17th Royal Irish Rifles during the ar. Gough stands almost six feet, and has youth on this side. It is said he goes on trial to Everton, but he should make good.
CHEDGZOY EXPECTED TO SIGN FOR EVERTON
The Everton club have arranged for their first public practice game this evening, commencing at seven o’clock, while a second has been fixed for Saturday next. Much interest will be centred in the appearance of new recruits in Forbes, Raitt and Williams. Neither Grenyer not Chedgzoy have, as yet signed, but the latter who has been in Canada during the summer is on his way to Liverpool and will probably be found among his old colleagues ere the season opens.

EVERTON TRIAL TO-NIGHT AND A DENIAL TO-DAY
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, August 14, 1922
Bee’s Notes
You have to go away from home to get the news of home and away. Well, it was a letter from abroad (Montreal) that brought news of Chedgzoy, I published the letter on Saturday, and can now add that the letter and the player may have come to England on the same boat! Everton are reputed to have gone to Ireland for Gough, the Branston goalkeeper, but there is no truth in this statement. Gough is an Irish junior international, a big fellow and youthful, but he does not follow the Scotts, Lacey, Harris and Houston in leaving Ireland for Everton. Certainly Goodison Park looks to the on-coming season with a brighter eye than lasts season, when the men went on in a spirit that suggested they did not believe they could beat anyone. There is a new feeling in the players and board-rooms and the effect will be seen are many weeks have gone by. I am not suggesting by this that Everton have no faults. Only the playing of the games can show this and tonight we shall be able to size up some of the chances as at 7 o’clock. Referee Cahill will line up the following rivals elevens;- Blues; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. Whites; Salt; Raitt, Weller; Brown, Fleetwood, Reid; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, Alford.

EVERTON SHOW THEIR PACES.
August 15, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
PLAYERS WHO DID WELL IN LAST NIGHT'S TRIAL.
Everton appear to possess a very capital set of players, and it is probable that the Goodison club will enjoy a more successful season than was the portion in 1921, and 1922. The first of the club's trial matches was held last evening when 14,000 spectators thoroughly enjoyed an interesting game in which a good standard of football was shown. Fern, the premier side's keeper, had hurt his thumb while at practice last week, and though the hurt is not serious, it was deemed advisable that he should not turn out in this trial. In his place was a local youth named McIlroy who showed great promise in stopping a number of forceful drives. Williams, the new inside left, created a favorable impression, as also did Forbes and Raitt. The better known players demonstrated that they are in the pink of condition, and their play was refreshingly virile and skilful. The forward play of the Blues' side, which was constituted mainly by last season's League exponents, took the eye, Fazackerley, however, did not turn out, and his place was taken by Spencer. The Blues won by 4 goals to 3, the points for the winners being recorded by Williams, who obtained two capital goals; Peacock and from a centre by Jones, McIlroy put through his own goal. Forbes (1), and Jackson (2) were the marksmen for the Whites.
THE WINNING SIDE.
On the winners' side Salt kept a capital goal, while Downs was as usual a conspicuous figure, and Livingstone also displayed judgement and skill. Peacock and Hart were capital halves Jones and Spencer made a splendid wing, and Williams, Irvine, and Harrison were very earnest in their endeavours. Prominent players on the “Whites” side were Alford, Reid, and Jackson. Fleetwood also was forceful and seemed untiring in his efforts. Teams: - Blues: - Salt, goal, Downs, and Livingstone, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Jones, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Whites: - McIlroy, goal, Raitt, and Weller, backs, Brown, Fleetwood (captain), and Reid, half-backs, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, and Alford, forwards. Referee. Mr. Cahill.

HOW THE EVERTON SCOTS FARED
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, August 16, 1922
WILLIAMS, THE MARKSMAN
WHY SOME OF THE CRACKS WERE ABSENT
Bee’s Notes
Everton have made their “appointments.” They have settled on George Brewster as captain, and Hunter Hart as deputy-captain. Both are Scots. The reserve team’s choice has been left over. It will be remembered that the directors offered to leave the choice of captaincy to the players and the players said “As it pleases your worships.”
It was not a very happy start to find Tom Fern looking on, Fazackerley unable to play, and others on the stand instead of the field, when Everton held their first trial game. Fern’s injury is not a heavy one. “Thumbs up,” say you? Rather! As a fact, it is a case of thumb-up that keeps Tom from playing at the moment. He had a bang during a kick in period and was advised that it was better not to play. In view if that we had Salt and McIIroy (Name is McGlynn-note Blue Correspondent) on view, and the lesson has doubtless been learned by the 12,000 spectators who looked on the bright entertainment. Got me? No? Well, I’ll explain. Salt is an able, big goalkeeper. He makes merry when he is heavily engaged. But there is a trace of uncertainly at times. It was revealed when he failed to pick up a centre, Forbes scoring. McIIroy is a boy, and it would be harmful to say much of his first work. This much can be said; he was charged through goal early on and that shock his confidence. Later on he made a save from Irvine that was a perfect gem. The boy simply wants sharpening up. So much for the goal-portion. As at Anfield, each man had plenty to do, as the score 4-3 for the Blues, indicates. The forwards were on their toes, hence the busy defences. For Fazackerley (down with a cold) Spencer played, and he and jones did fairly well as a pair, but I thought Jones the better, for his centres were nice strength and useable Spencer was probably not “fighting fit.”
ON YOUR MARKS
That is the cry of the flat-race starter. It should be the cry of the Everton folk to their forwards. Williams has given is the cue. He scored a couple, refused to be shaken off, and hit the ball hard and fast time and again . This is the way to get goals, and the boy should be encouraged to keep his head and continue his tactics. He did not always get the ball full in the face, but one can forgive him this, as he was hitting out so many times, and was not chancing being covered up. When Irvine and Williams worked together they showed understanding, and therefore I want them both to study one feature that got them the offside whistle from Referee Jack Cahill. They eye the man too much and do not give sufficient thought to the ball. Keep your eye on the ball should be their maxim, for if you are behind the ball no offside verdict shall interfere. There were occasions last right when they worked up the field together, and the man requiring the pass went in front of his comrades. That is wrong, tactically. Keep alongside or just behind for preference, when the backs are spread-eagled and the two if you are “for it” Alford had the good wishes of the younger generation, and he and Downs had some admirable duels, just as Livingstone found Parry (a double of old Kirwan of loved memory) a ticklesome forward. At full back and half back there are stout challengers for every place, and I make out Reid as well fitted o the half back place, while Peacock and Hart promise to make some merry little moves- quite off the beaten track of football patterns-for which many thanks, but please do not show them to excess; that’s all. Of the newcomers, Raitt stood out on his own, as a dour, wise full back; and good with head and both feet. Forbes, the centre, did not get under way in his new class of football, but there were, of course, many who were not to be judged on last night’s showing. Give us the practical game ere we make decisions. Certainly, however, Miller at inside right looks a player to come, and Jackson is a desperate trier. So much for the Everton test. The gate last night amounted to £410. The teams for Saturday’s practice match will be chosen on Thursday, kick-off 3.30.

FOOTBALLERS IN RACES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, August 16, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton play at New Brighton’s ground Rake-lane, to-night.
The public of to-day have little remembrance of the old dribbling contests that used to obtain in the old days of football. I am not an old man, thanks, but I do remember the time when obstacles were placed around a field and footballers got prizes for dribbling round them, without knocking them down, in the fastest time. It always went to the man who “tied the ball to his foot” and could dribble on a threepenny bit. Now I learn from that live wire Mr. Councillor Walker that they are having a footballers’ dribbling contest at the Trams Ground on Monday, for the local players. The annual race between Everton and Liverpool players will take place, and there will be at last season, the big-punt contest, which if I remember aright was won by Salt, who was much expected. Who is the fastest footballer in our city? This is a question that is oft-times debated. Well, go to Green-lane on Monday and see for yourself. The entries so far are as follow;-
Everton; T. Fleetwood, F. Forbes, D. Raitt, L. Weller, E. Salt, W. Miller, F. Alford, G. Harrison
Liverpool; H. Beadles, W. Wadsworth, F. Mitchell, E. Scott, E. Longworth, D. McKinlay, P. McKinney, H. Chambers.
I got the corrected name of the Everton “A” goalkeeper too late for publication yesterday. The boy is McGlynn, and he is employed at Messrs Price Bros, bakers, Old Swan for whom he played last season.

EVERTON CRICKET MATCH AGAINST LIVERPOOL
August 18,1922, The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
There were some interesting incidents in the match between Everton and Liverpool footballers at the Wavertree club ground, where Everton players had in the previous year beaten the Liverpool player. Much amusement was caused when Wadsworth appeared at the wicket in a silk hat, which he finds very inconvent for rungetting. Lacey give a capital display with the bat and his 51 included five four's, put for vigorous batting parry was an easy winner for he also got five four's in his 24. Liverpool whose total reached 103, looked to have a capital chance of reversing last season result, for Everton lost seven wickets for 67, then McCrea joined fern and a separation was not effected till the total had reached 94. Everton success was undoubtedly due to the patient and steady play of fern, whose partnership with McCrea added 27, of which the latter contributed 3. Fern with the assistance of Brewster went on to win the game, with a splendid cut to the boundary for 4. Fern stated his effort with the total at 34 for four and was not out, with 49 when the end came.
Liverpool, Lacey b Weller 51, Longsworth run-out 2, Bromilow b Caddick 2, Camberth b Caddick 0, Shones Lbw b Caddick 1, Lewis b Caddick 0, Mitchell b Fern 7, Parry run out 24, Pearson b Young 0, Rogers not out 13,Wadsworth b Weller 1 Extras 2, total 103
Everton, Caddick b Bromilow 7, Jeff's c Lewis b Shone 11, Jones ibw b Bromilow 4, Mellor b Shone 1, Spencer Bromilow 20, Fern not out 49, Weller b Bromilow 0, Williams b Bromilow 0, McCrea b Wadsworth 3, Brewster not out 0, Jones didn't bat extras 9 total 106 for 8 wickets

GOUGH ARRIVES AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, August 18, 1922
Bees Notes
To-morrow we get busy again with a football test, and Everton have doubtless been sitting up and thinking out the last game played on Monday. Downs I learn, got an injury in the first game, and will not play tomorrow, but we shall see at 3.30 the re-appearance of McDonald, Fazackerley, Caddick, and others. The name in the reserve team goalmouth is Gough, who was wrongly reported a few days ago as having signed a pro. form for Everton. As a mater of the fact the boy is only on trial, and only landed down here yesterday from Ireland. The teams, with referee J. Cahill in the middle read;- Blues; Salt; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. White; Gough; Raitt, Weller; Brown, Caddick, Reid; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, Alford.
FOOTBALLERS AT CRICKET
There were some interesting incidents in the match between the Liverpool and Everton footballers at the Wavertree Club’s ground, where Everton players had in the previous year beaten the Liverpool players. Much amusement was caused when Wadsworth appeared at the wicket in a silk hat, which he found very inconvenient for run-getting. Lacey gave a capital display with the bat, and his 51 included five 4’s but for vigorous hitting Parry was an easy winner, for he also got five 4’s in his 24. Liverpool, whose total reached 105, looked to have a capital chance of reversing last season’s result, for Everton lost seven wickets for 67. Then McGrae joined Fern, and a separation was not affected till the total had reached 94. Everton’s success was undoubtedly due to the patient and steady play of Fern, whose partnership with McGrae added 27, of which the latter contributed 3. Fern, with the assistance of Brewster, went on to win the game with a splendid out to the boundary for 4. Fern started his fine effort with the total at 34 for four, and was not out 49 when the end came. Scores;-

ENTRIES FOR FOOTBALLERS’ RACE
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, August 19, 1922
CHEDGZOY IN AT EVERTON
A DESIRETO RESUME OPERATIONS AT WALTON
Bee’s Notes
Sam Chedgzoy’s the “Echo” is exclusively informed, has been to the Everton offices, and has expressed a desire to resign and play for his old club. It will be remembered that he wrote to me saying that he did not want to play for Everton.
THE FOOTBALLERS’ RACE DERBY
Everton and Liverpool players are very keen on the athletic meeting on Monday at Green-lane. There has been much discussion as to who will pass the post first in the spirit, and the dribbling contest of 100 yards is also creating great interest. It is expected that Mr. Fred Geary, the old international, will judge the dribbling competition. There is greater interest in the long kick competition, and the new players are all anxious to show their skill. Last year there was a record gate, and to suit the convenience of those who are anxious as to whether they would be in time to see the big events, it has been arranged that the footballers’ events will commence at 7 p.m. Additional runners;-
Everton; J. Peacock, W. Jackson, J. McGrae, C. Parry, W. Chadwick, A. Jeffs, R. Caddick, R. Downs, J. Irvine, J. McGivney.
Liverpool; C. Gilhespy, T. Bromilow, F. Hopkins, W. Lacey, R. Johnson, E. Parry, J. McNab.

EVERTON WON AFTER BEING FOUR GOALS DOWN
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, August 21, 1922
CHEDGZOY’S GROSS LUCK
FEARS OF A BROEN ANKLE HAPPILY UNFOUNDED
Bee’s Notes
He in this case is Chedgzoy, Sam of that ilk, who appearance at Goodison Park on Saturday was quite dramatic. I envied Chedgzoy his reception. It must “feel nice” to walk out into a critical crowd and find them greeting you in really comradely manner. It was a striking tribute to a man whose clean and good play has led him to the heart of the football spectator. The tragedy of the whole thing was that not long since Chedgzoy said he would not play for Everton, that he wanted to go elsewhere. He had not signed on for the summer-pay, and when he revoked his decision and signed on for Everton at the week-end he had the mortification very late on to run into a severe injury that many feared was a broken ankle. He was carried off, and during the week-end I heard from one quarter that a break had been the result of the injury. However, it is reassuring this morning to learn that the injury, while severe and sure to keep him out of the game for weeks, has not entailed a broken bone.
FOUR DOWN AND SEVEN TO GO!
The average trial match is a dangerous business, as one famed goalkeeper has found, for he caught a ball and did not look for a rusher, when a youngster came up and caught his studs in Mr. Goalkeeper’s stomach! Bradford, the Birmingham centres, got four goals in a trial at the week-end, Flood did likewise but a few seem to have taken notice of the boy Williams scoring four for Everton, in a game that was perhaps thew most remarkable trial game I have ever witnessed. Imagine the reserve capering off and hitting the ball with such heartiness and accuracy that they led four-nil until a moment before half-time. That was only the beginning of the real fun. Everton’s first team then helped themselves to six goals on the run, and Miller late on spoiled the sequence by bring the total to 6-5-there’s a turn up for you. The goals of the first half were very special ones. This is how the register rose;-
Forbes scored for Whites. Forbes should he could do this sort of thing again. Jackson spoiled the hat-trick by notching one here. Forbes then came to his third goal. Blues down 4-0 and Irvine drove in a goal. Half-time and the Blues wondered whether they could reduce the leeway. Williams answered the question by scoring four times. Irvine squee-jeed another goal; and then Miller thought the crowd would like the 11th of the day. Forbes scored his first through Alford’s swift determination to centre, his second through Alford shooting and Salt edging the ball out, Jones having done the preliminary work. The right wing also helped the allying and never-tiring Jackson to a goal. Up the middle passes are rare things, but Forbes got one from Caddick, who played a grand game, and finally Irvine got his point through a quickly-taken free kick, Hart being the man to seize the chance of pass upward and onward. We could do with more of these decisions. Williams got his first from Chedgzoy, the backs being surprised. Harrison hit the post, and Williams always well up, converted the chance. Irvine got a perfect solo goal that as the more beautiful because Fazackerley, varying his passes, made a back pass to the centre-forward that opened out the game as if Jerry had dropped a bomb on that part of the field. Irvine will need to look hard and often on the pass that may “come back.” Williams got his third from Chedgzoy and his four from Harrison. Now, at half-time the spectators could only see one attack for the first game at Newcastle. But how can the spectators ignore the side that arose from the depths of 4-0 to score 6 on the run?
GOUGH’S FRISKY GOALKEEPING
In the first half the Whites were on their mettle. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and Forbes revealed his best shooting. He was aided by admirable half-backs and wingers who centred at a reasonable pace. Moreover Jackson played particularly well, and the brains brought some of the points for others, and also one goal to his own record. A tall, tireless Scot, he is the sort of forward who must forge his way to the front. At full back McDonald, and especially Raitt, performed ably, and behind them a new Irish boy, Gough, who was on trial, used his height and his anticipatory powers to the full. He was unlucky late on to find the agony piled on by forwards who drove in quickly and with strength. Gough looks like developing into a class goalkeeper, and one who will lend some enjoyment to the game with his mannerisms. All the half-back work was good, even if Brewster did not pass well at times. Reid, Caddick, and Brown make a strong and splendid trio, and Hart and Peacock revelled in neat footwork, and found time to make well-judged passes. The extreme wing work was below form, and the Blues right will do better when the serious business is at hand. Fazackerley was constantly flicking the ball and back-tapping it. If not overdone his artistry counts for much. The game was referred by Mr. McAleer. Teams; Blues; Salt; Downs, and Livingstone; Peacock, Brewster, and Hart; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. Whites; Gough; Raitt, and McDonald; Brown, Caddick, and Reid; Jones, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, Alford.

EVERTON
August 22 1922. Athletic News
Last season was the most disappointing over experienced by the Everton club, but although there are few changes to record in personnel, the outlook for the coming campaign is regarded more hoperfully. Notable recruits in Raitt, Forbes, and Williams have been signed on during the close season, while a sensational announcement may shortly be made of further additions. David Raitt is a fine stamp of full back from Dundee; Fred Forbes is a typical Scottish centre from the “Hearts” with a good shot in either boot; and W.D. Williams, an inside-left, who comes via Blackburn and Darwen scored 81 goals for the latter club during the past two seasons. The players who have not been retained are Crossley, who has gone to West ham; Yarwood, to Oldham; Fare to Wigan Borough; Garrett and Leddy to Chesterfield; and Leary, to Tranmere Rovers. With a view to encouraging local talent, the directors have taken over a ten-acre field in the neighbourhood and divided it off into playing pitches for junior clubs. The whole is enclosed, and will accommediate 12,000 spectators. This will be the headquarters of the “A” team, who are entered in the Liverpool County Combination. The return of S. Chedgzoy has given great satisfaction to the supporters of the club. He only arrived back from Canada during the week, and appended his signature to the necessary forms on Saturday, when he returned out in a practice game. He had the misfortune to meet with an injury to his ankle in a heavy collision with Macdonald and had to be assisted from the field. A. Grenyer is still unsigned. Mr. W.C. Cuff, the former secretary of the club, has been elected chairman of directors and Harry Makepeace has been re-enagaged as coach. The roll-call is as follows; Players; Birthplace; Position, height and Weight

T.E. FERN, Worksop (G.) 5-10ins, 13st
E.Salt, Walsall (G) 5-11ins, 12st
R. Downs, Middridge (R.B) 5-56 ½ 12st
D. Livingstone, Dumbarton (R.B) 5-8, 11st
D, Raitt, Buckhaven (R or L.B) 5-8 ½ -11st 4
R. Caddick, Bootle, (R.B) 5-9 ½ 10st 12
J. McDonald, Dykehead (L.B) 5-10- 11st 10
L.C Weller, Stoke-On-Trent (L.B) 6-0. 12st 2
J. Peacock, Wigan, (R.H.B) 6-0, 12st 2
T Fleetwood, Kirkby (R.H.B) 5-10 -11st 12
T. Brown, Cambuslang (R.H.B) 5-8, 11st 6
G. Brewster, Aberdeen (C.H.B) 6-0, 12st 9
D. Reid, Glasgow (C.H.B) 5-9, 11st 6
H. Hart, Glasgow, (L.H.B) 5-9 ½ -11st 7
J. McGrea, Bootle (L.H.B) 5-9, 11st 7
A. Jeffs, Liverpool (L.H.B) 5-8, 11st 4
S. Chedgzoy, Ellesmere Port (O.R) 5-7 ½ -11st 2
G.W Jones, Crook (O.R) 5-7 ½ -11-7
F. Parry, Seaforth (O.R) 5-9, 11st
S. Fazackerley, Preston (L.R) 6-0, 11st 9
H.G. Spencer, Ash (Kent) (L.R) 5-8, 10-7
R. Irvine, Lisburn (C.F) 5-9, 11st
F.J. Forbes, Edinburgh (C.F) 5-7 ½ 10st 10
A. Moffatt, Lochgelly (C.F) 5-8, 11st 6
J. McGivney, Liverpool (C.F) 5-10,- 11st
A. Virr, Liverpool (C.F) 5-10, 11st
W. Chadwick, Bury (C.F) 5-10, 11st 7
W.K. Jackson, Jamestown (C-IB) 5-8, 10st 9
A. Wall, Liverpool (I.L) 5-9, 11st 7
W.D. Williams, Blackburn (I.L) 5-7 ½ 10st 10
H. Young, Liverpool (L.L) 5-7, 10st
H.J. Miller, Preston (LL) 5-8, 11st
G. Harrison, Church Gresley (O.L) 5-8, 11st 10
F. Alford, Swindon (O.L) 5-6, 10st 7
* Thanks to Kjell for this article

THE “FASTNESSES” OF FOOTBALLERS
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, August 22 1922
Bee’s Notes
So vast is the appeal of football to the masses nowadays that well-known players become almost gods in the eyes of the average devotes of the game, hence it was no surprise to find at the Tramway ground last night that all interest was centred in four events which were confined to players from “The Big Four” of the local football clubs. Many of the players whose names figured on the programme were absentees, but there were enough to satisfy, and Cyril Gilhespy, the Liverpool reserve outside right won the 100 yards sprint from quite a representative field. His time was returned as 10 3-5 secs., and this makes Gillespy, who won a handicap up North a few weeks back, to be more than useful. He can now call himself “The fastest local footballer.” He showed his versatility by making up a leeway of 20 yards in the replay race and winning the last lap, which was half a mile, as he liked. The dribbling contest was something of a fiasco, for “kick and rush” was the order of the day, and the methods adopted by most of the players last night bears out what many of the critics are saying about the present day style. Joe McGivney one of Everton’s numerous centre forwards showed that by keeping the ball at his toes he could get along just as quickly, for he won his heat easily. W. Chadwick of Everton and Bob Thompson, now with Tranmere Rovers beat him in the final, but by no stretch of imagination could their work be called dribbling. Ernest Salt the Everton goalkeeper again won the long distance kick with a punt of 60 ½ yards, and Harry Chambers who found that a slow approach and a loft with the toe was the best way, was second with 56 yards.

JACK SHARP A DIRECTOR OF EVERTON F.C.
August 23, 1922. The Liverpool Echo
Surely there is nothing in football history locally more quaint than the Everton board. Of course, it is natural that a big spilt should in the course of time bring curiosities, but this morning I am able to announced that Jack Sharp has been co-opted a member of the Everton board, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. CE Dickenson. Does this not read extraordinary in view of the fact that the old board declared at their meetings. Last summer the name of Sharp among the prospective candidates for their side. You may remember that Sharp wrote to me and said definitely that he did not give permission for his name to be used, and, more over that he would join no party. We know Jack well enough to be assured that, whatever board he sits upon, he will be an independent man, for thanks goodness he knows the game from A to Z, knows what he wants and what he believes in, and no party will ever pull him down from his verdicts.
AN ACQUISATION.
He should be a decided acquisition to the board, and it is pleasant to notice that, as with other clubs, Ever ton are inclined to take the practical mind. It will be recalled that Mr. Matthews McQueen joined the Liverpool board, and this was years after the Villa and the Albion had the benefit of ex-players on their board. Now Everton have ex-footballers in Messrs. Sharp, and Green, and it is worth mentioning that they also have ex-players as coaches in Makepeace and Danny Kirkwood, while an ex-director with a very keen eye is their “scoutmaster.” I refer to Mr. Jack Fair. Add to this collection good spirit in boardroom and dressing room, and capable secretarial work by Mr. Tom McIntosh, and you will see how much the Everton season should be as compared with the last two or three seasons.
The one surprise in the selection sheet is that McDonald gets the position at full back, as opposed to Livingstone. Both are Scotsmen, and both have in practice match, and in public proved dour. I though at the last practical match I saw that McDonald looked fresher and more reserved in his rushes than usual; therefore the selection does not surprise me. Williams was an automatic selection, likewise Jones. Teams Sheets; Everton v Newcastle, Leave Friday Lime Street (2-10) –Fern, Downs, McDonald, Peacock, Brewster, Hart, Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison. Everton Reserves (at home to Leeds Central League (3-15) –salt, Raitt, Livingstone, Brown, Caddick, Reid, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, and Alford. Everton “A” open season at Marine's ground.

EVERTON'S PROSPECTS.
August 25, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
BLUES CONDIDENT
CHAIRMAN'S FAITH IN THE OLD GUARD.
What are the prospects of Everton, Mr. W. C. Cuff, the popular chairman of the club, a Courier representative found him optimistic. “We face the season with confidence” he said. We recognise that our early engagements are of an exciting character, but we hope that with good play, coupled with a modicum of reasonably good fortune, we shall show a big improvement on the last two seasons. We recognise that we, in common with all other organisations, have to pass through lean times. We think we have hope, and are now looking forward hopefully to basking in the sunshine of success. “We have not gone in this season extensively for new players. We have set our faces against the payment of big transfer fees. Although last season was unsuccessful from a playing point of view we regard that as very largely attributable to misfortune in the shape of injuries. It was due to this that the team found itself in its lowly position, and later in the season that low position made the players over anxious, and in consequence unable to do themselves justice. The cause was certainly not due to lack of ability, and our confidence is shown by the fact that we have re-engaged the great majority of the players.” The new players are; David Raitt, a right full back from Dundee; WD Williams; inside left, from Darwen; Fredick J. Forbes, centre forward, from Heart of Midlothian; W.K. Jackson, inside left from Vale of Leven; Wilfred Chadwick, centre-forward, from Rossendale United; Henry J. Miller, inside right, from Leyland, and Albert F. Virr, centre or inside from Chester.
Mentioning the splendid support which the public have accorded the club in the recent practice games, and which he said was greatly appreciated, Mr. Cuff, said it was unfortunate that Chedgzoy's debut, for everyone though he had ceased his connections with Everton; should have been associated with an accident so near to the opening of the season. He was, however, progressing very satisfactorily, and they do not think he will be out of the game very long.
TOWNS END LANE.
A point of special interest mentioned by Mr. Cuff was the close attention, which the Everton Club are paying to promising talent in the district. “We have,” he said gathered together what we consider an excellent “A” team, from whom, under the supervision of Mr. D. Kirkwood, good results are expected. We have taken a lease of a ground in Towns End Lane, and have enclosed the pitch for the 18 matches in the Local league. We have also acquired three other pitches, which have been sub-let to local teams. It will thus be seen that we are not underrating the needs of local football. Though we did not succeed in winning the Central League championship, last season, we are hoping to make amends this season.
HARRY MAKEPEACE
The services of Harry Makepeace have again been retained at the capacity of supervisor of the training and general tutor, and his knowledge and tact will be of great service. The players have all returned fit, and well, and the utmost harmony prevails in the dressing room, and amongst the staff and the directors, who are a united body, and whose one aim is the advancement of the club, and the provision of the first-class sport for their very numerous supporters.
DEATH OF MR. C. E. DICKINSON
The death of Mr. C. E. Dickinson is greatly regretted by the directors, to whom it has meant a keen loss. Mr. Jack Sharp, as already announced, has been invited to fill the vacancy on the board, and has accepted, and his election is certain to receive the cordial approval of the shareholders and the public generally.

A. JACKSON
Fleetwood Chronicle-Friday, August 25, 1922
Fleetwood to fill the position of centre-forward vacated by Joe Fryer, a player of ability and promise has been engaged, viz., A. Jackson, of the Everton reserve team, who was transferred from Bacup to the Merseyside Club last season. This player refused good terms offered by Everton in order that he might be permitted to follow his employment.

CHANCES OF EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, August 25, 1922
Bee’s Notes
When I saw the fixture list and remembered Everton’s finishing touch last season I felt sorry that the boys were called to go so far, and to a side that rarely yields points to anyone- friend or foe. However, Newcastle’s side was published, and reading over the names one came to the conclusion that Everton’s initial chance was not as black as the name Newcastle suggested. It is known that Newcastle have not been satisfied with their team in recent years, but have not quite got the blend. They have never really replaced the Veitch-period of forwards. In defence they are trying out Sandy Mutch for the first time, and we all remember that, nice fellow though he is, he is not infallible with a swerving shot. Moreover he is inclined to hug the ball, and doubtless Irvine will bear this factor in mind and be ready to deliver a charge. I think Everton have a nice chance of finishing with a draw or something better, because Newcastle have framed their defence in such a way that all the old yeds get together in the rear-guard. That, to my mind is fatal-in the long run. However, we know the stalwartness of the Newcastle middle line and also the ability of Neville Harris to forge his way through- hand on heart and hand to ball, too, if needs be. The question therefore arises whether the Everton defence can cope with the home attack. It is a big task, but not beyond anyone of the three. Let the Everton forwards to a man shoot at every available opportunity and we will forgive them the twenty shots put outside, for we shall know some have gone behind the post and others behind Mutch. May it be so. Teams; Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. Newcastle; Mutch; McCracken, Hudspeth; McIntosh, W. Low, Curry; J, Low, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Seymour.

JOCK McDONALD AND A DUNEE STORY
The Liverpool Football Echo -Saturday, August 26, 1922
OFFICIAL STORY OF THE LEDDY CASE
Bee’s Notes
You may remember that Barson had trouble with the Villa through things he said about directors in the Everton dressing-room, when they would not let Fazackerley go in the room.
I have a wire from Glasgow that Dundee are contemplating a big coup by the transfer of Jock McDonald from Everton in exchange for a prominent forward in the Dundee first team. This is officially denied by Everton. Everton say; “Not likely; we are not going to lose Mac.”
You may remember that quite a lot has been written lately about a former Everton player, Leddy, who was said to be taking action at law about his football contract. No; here’s the one reliable answer to the whole business;-
A paragraph went round the Press last week, and was repeated after the Players Union meeting, and proceedings had been commenced in a test case, Leddy v Chesterfield F.C. The Chesterfield club know nothing of this. I can definitely say that no such action has been commenced. An action would not be commenced until the League and F.A had been communicated with by the Players’ Union, and the consent of the F.A to the action obtained, even if the Union decided to proceed with it.

EVERTON’S TEST
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, August 26, 1922
A VISIT TO THE COMPACT ST. JAMES’S GROUND
F.E.H’S SPECIAL REPORT OF THE OPENING GAME
NEWCASTLE WIN 2-0
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison.  Newcastle United; Mutch; McCracken, Hudspeth; McIntosh, W. Low, Curry; J. Low, Smailes, Harris, McDoanld, Seymour. Referee; Mr. A. Schooley, of Sheffield. Everton, at Newcastle today, faced a number of the older type of pros. One such was Wilf Low, who played because Mooney, the pivot, had hurt himself in trial games, Everton chose McDonald vice Livingstone, otherwise there was only the automatic selection of Jones for Chedgzoy (latter injured-possibly a small bone break in the ankle). Everyone was looking for a better season than last season-it could not be worse-and everyone was pleased to know that Mr. Jack Sharp had been co-opted a director of his old club. The long and tiresome six-hour journey to Newcastle-on-Tyne was made yesterday, the teams being accompanied by Mr. Cuff, the new chairman, director Sawyer and Green, and Mr. Secretary McIntosh. After a quiet evening the men went out in good time this morning and fully enjoyed the keen north-east air, which was warmly tinged by a kindly autumn sun. The Evertonians had as co-partners in the County Hotel the Southampton team, who have come from the South to meet South Shields. Allen Grenyer, by the way, popped over from his native village to pass the time of day with his old-time colleagues. I hear that there was no reopening of negotiations between the famous half-back and his old employers. St. James’s Park never looked better. The verdure suggested mid-summer, and the great crowd perspired in the close atmosphere, which was more suggestive of cricket than anything else. There was no change in the respective elevens.
FIFTY THOUSAND
As was to be expected, the opening game of the season, especially between such old rivals, created great interest in the Tyneside capital. There were 50,000 people present to witness the combat. When Brewster led his men into the arena the visitors met with a cordial cheer, which was renewed when the Magpies fluttered on to the field. Everton won the toss, but a slight breeze was of little advantage to either side. Newcastle down the hill, and Seymour, dashing along the wing, had Peacock beaten when Downs came to the rescue. Everton at once returned the compliment with a breakaway on the part of Harrison and Williams, but McIntosh checked cleverly. The visitors returned on the left, and the ball was passed smartly across, but both Irvine and Fazackerley missed it, and the next bit of interest was a brillaint breakaway by J. Low. His square pass was followed by his namesake pressing a corner, but this was cleared after an exciting struggle. Everton were again busy on the left but they were well held by McIntosh and McCracken. It was not long before the United forwards were again hammering at Fern’s charge, and a long drive by Harris was missed by Brewster, but the backs were on the lookout, and the game veered round for a time in favour of Everton.
SHAKING THE CITADEL
Their attack, however, was confined to the left wing pair, and a promising opening culminated in Harrison putting behind with a pretty swift shot. Then the home vanguard rallied strongly, and the visitors defence was badly shaken by shots from the three inside men.  A long drive from Smailes went just wide of the mark. The pace was agreeably fast, put there was obvious over anxiety on the part of both teams with the inevitable result that many fine openings were either missed or mulled. At length the Everton right wing pair got a move on, and Fazackerley was well on the target with a low swift shot, which was intercepted, and then an effort from Jones passed harmlessly outside. Everton made periodical efforts to force the pace, but the home defence was not only sound, but thrustful, and one McIntosh put the leather over the bar from long range.
DOWNS ON HIS METTLE
Everton made ground through the halves, and from a free kick Harrison put the ball to Jones, who failed to take advantage of the opportunity offered. The home attack continued to be rather a determined factor, especially on the left, as Downs once earned the plaudits of the crowd with a brilliant clearance from McDonald and Seymour. The Magpies forced a couple of corners in quick succession, but they easily disposed of them, though Harris sustained a cut head in trying to convert. Low and Smailes were next in the picture with a clever spurt, but Hart and McDonald offered a stubborn resistance. After half an hour play quietened down considerably, though it still went in favour of the Tynesiders, and Seymour on one occasion electrified the spectators with a lightning-like dash down the wing and rounded Everton’s defence, he had two shots at goal but without success. Still Newcastle pressed, and McDonald over reaching himself in bringing off a pretty bit of defensive work, had to be attended to by the trainer. Ten minutes off the interval Everton made a desperate effort to forge ahead, but Jones, when well placed, was adjudged offside, and United tackling Fern’s charge. Seymour was particularly dangerous with his swinging centres, and one of these was well saved by Brewster at the cost of a corner. Harrison and Williams made smart but ineffective play, but the danger ultimately came through McCracken, who out the ball back to Mutch, who almost failed to gather it.
McDONALD SCORES FOR UNITED
The visitors came away again in business-like order, and Williams wriggling through beat two men, only to finish with an effort which lacked direction. Everton were now more then holding their own, and for the first time began to display something like combination. They could not get through, however, and just before the interval Newcastle opened the score after a fierce bully in front of goal, and Low put in a trying cross-shot, and this was driven in by McDonald at a tremendous pace. Downs got to it, but it rebounded off him into the net. This success led to further keen pressure on the part of United, and Smailes came within an ace of scoring a second goal with a glorious drive. Everton yet made another gallant attempt to get on terms, and the home defence was temporarily hampered. The shooting of the three inside men was badly directed, and therefore unproductive. Hudspeth stepped in just as Irvine was about to shoot, and Newcastle were still pressing when the interval came. Half-time; Newcastle 1, Everton 0
There can be no doubt that the home side fully deserved their lead, for they had enjoyed the bulk of the attack, and but for mistakes the score might have been heavier. The Everton forwards seemed quite unable to get the whip hand of the Newcastle defence whose halves were as aggressive as they were safe. Irvine and Co, really never got going properly, though there were occasional glimpses of clever play on both wings. On restarting the visitors got moving, the left wing pair being aggressive, but unfortunate.
McDONALD’S DOUBLE
The Tynesiders then moved along, and Harris centred with such judgement that Seymour hit the post and before Fern could recover himself McDonald netted at close range. This came two minutes after the resumption. For a time after this there was no holding the United, who simply penned the Evertonians in. fern saved a hot one from Harris nimbly, and then  Smailes sent the leather flying high over the bar. United proceeded to elaborate their plan of campaign with great dexterity, and from a long drive by McIntosh the home centre just failed to get his third goal home. Good work by Peacock put Jones in possession, but the latter closed and put the ball to Irvine, who had a grand opening, when he allowed himself to be dispossessed. Williams also was at fault when well placed, and subsequently the same old story of Newcastle aggressiveness was renewed. Fern dealt adequately with several fine shots from Harris and his colleagues. Everton eventually raised themselves again, and the front line moved down with distinct cleverness, and Jones sent in a swinging oblique shot which Mutch ran out to clear just as Irvine bumped into him.
A FATAL HESITATION
A moment later the visitors had the benefit of a free kick, but this was punched clear before any damage was done. Still the visitors persisted and Irvine, coming through have the ball to Williams, who had only the home ‘keeper to beat. The Darwen youth, however, hesitated and Mutch, jumping out, cleared in fine fashion. In the closing stages some feeling was introduced into the contest, and McCracken and Harrison were in conversation with the referee. Everton then asserted themselves, and after Williams had just missed getting through Irvine hit the post with a shot which Mutch scarcely saw. The leather rebounded into play, and Harrison sent the ball just over the crossbar. The visitors were now obviously on their metal, but the home defence did not look  like losing the lead. Final; Newcastle 2, Everton 0

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, August 26, 1922
EVERTON v  LEEDS UNITEDAT GOODISON
At Goodison Park. The Everton team which finished third from the top last season, was much strengthened by the inclusion of their latest Scottish captures, Raitt and Forbes, for the opening game with Leeds United to-day, and therefore two points were fully anticipated. Neither side made changes from the advertised team. Everton won the toss, and the opening exchanges were even. Leeds advanced on the right, and Noble gave Armitage a good opening, but his shot went high over. A faulty kick by Livingstone again let the visitors in, and the situation was only cleared by the home side gaining a free kick. The first five minutes’ play was certainly in favour of the United, and afterwards good work Forbes, Caddick, and Alford ended in the latter just missing his final kick. A few minutes later Down saved a good header from Forbes, and also a good shot Miller. The Leeds forwards were lively and gave the home defence a lot of trouble, Salt being severely tested. Everton gradually gained the upper hand, and good work by Reid placed his forwards in possession. Miller, receiving from Parry, tricked Potts, and placing the ball to Forbes, that player scored the opening goal from close range after 13 minutes play. After this reverse the Leeds team enjoyed a good share of the game, Armitage in the centre being a great thorn to Raitt and Livingstone, but still Salt was never in serious difficulties. Caddick retired to the touchline for attention and during his absence Powell equalised through a faulty kick by Raitt, and two minutes later the same player gave the visitors the lead. The advantage was fully deserved, as the visitors had been enjoying most of the pressure. Forbes by good shooting almost got the equaliser, and Down on one occasion brought off a great save as the ball was entering the corner of the net; and Jackson also had a good attempt charged down. Half-time; Everton 1, Leeds United 2
Three-quarter time-Two goals each. Final; Everton Res 2, Leeds 2.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, August 26, 1922
By Louis T, Kelly

• Sam Chedgzoy seems destined to be in the limelight
• Transcendentally brilliant; getting badly crocked and winning Cap honours have all in turn been in his day’s work
• Saturday’s sensational return was almost marred by tragedy. For he came within an ace of a broken limb for the second time in his career.
• We saw Everton’s winged winger wearing a slipper and hobbling along with the aid of a stick in the early part of the week
• Of the players who were on Everton’s senior books the year that war broke out, the following are still in the club’s service; Fern, Fleetwood, Chedgzoy, Harrison, Brown, and Weller.
• Gough caught the eye as a goalkeeper of “possibilities” out Goodison way on Saturday
• Raitt also greatly pleased the crowd, whilst young Caddick did surprisingly well at centre half- his original position
• Everton are one of the comparatively few clubs who can turn out a capable half back line of Scots and then have an extra man of like nationality in reserve. Jackson, the Blues promising inside left or centre is a native of Jamestown.
• Including Jackson, Everton have seven centre-forwards on their books
• Shall we discover a John Southworth out of this lengthy string?
• Forbes should turn out one of the real leadership acquisitions that are so scare nowadays.
• Everton only lost the full points to three clubs last winter
• Newcastle United were one of these. What of to-day, then in the far North?

FIRST BLOOD TO UNITED
The Sunday Sun- August 27, 1922
WELL EARNED VICTORY IN OPENING GAME
McDONALD’S DOUBLE
By “Hereward”
From United point of football was of view the opening of the football season was an eminently satisfactory business. They scored two goals, one in each half, against Everton at St James's Park and by steadfastly declining to allow the opposition consolation of a goal, secured their first brace of League points.  Without going into ecstasies over the quality of the play, one can unhesitatingly affirm that this victory was thoroughly earned for Newcastle were certainly the superior side and it was only in the closing stages on the game that Everton attained anything appertaining to equality. Ten they all but scored, and only rank bad luck beat them on one occasion when a great drive from Irvine hit the angle of the cross bar and the post. An inch or so lower and Mutch could not possibly have saved. The game had been lost and won long before this incident, however, and a good deal of the credit for this can be apportioned to the home half-backs. No more than five minutes ahd elapsed before they took a grip of the opposition attack and with McCracken and Hudspeth furnishing adequate support, the Everton forwards were allowed very little opportunity of settling down to a combined game. In this respect the Tynesiders were far ahead of their opponents. The half-backs saw to it that the men in front were kept well supplied with the ball, and as a consequence the Everton intermediate line was kept so busy attending to the assaults on their goal that they had neither the time nor the opportunity to purvey to their own forwards. It is distinctly to their credit, and that of the backs, that they kept the goal intact until the interval was almost reached, and only eight minutes of the first half remained when McDonald found the breach in their defensive structure from which the first goal emanated. This forward was also responsible for the second goal, and both were excellent samples of the opportunist’s art. His dual success stretched the long arm of coincidence almost out of its socket, for in the opening game at Huddersfield last season McDonald scored the two gaols which gave Newcastle their victory. Apart from his goals, however, the inside left played fine football and there was nothing better in the game then the triangular work in which he, Seymour and Curry participated.  Harris did not get a goal, but he was the initiator of the movements which led to only McDonald's double, first by a well-judgedcross out to the right wing and the second time by a run through and centre from the goal-line, which no wingman could have done better. It was impossible to fault any of the forwards, however and if the shooting of Smailes was not on a par with that of his colleagues it must be said that most of his attempts were made first time drives when steadying the ball was an impossibility. The part played by the half-backs I have already referred to. They were excellent alike both in attack defence and behind them McCracken and Hudspeth never set a foot wrong. Mutch got few opportunities of showing his skill, but two of his saves at close range were very cleverly effected. Everton were more hard-working than the impressive, in the football sense. It was not until the last half hour that the forwards really came into the picture and Irvine was generally the most dangerous of the quintette. The half-backs were a dour trio, more effective in destructive work than constructive effort and Downs and McDonald came through a worrying ordealwith distinct credit, while Fern did all that was humanly possible to avert disaster. Though not unduly packed, there was a large crowd at the start, and a roar of welcome greeted Everton as they entered the field, the volume of sound intensifying when Hudspeth led the Newcastle team on to the field. The first concerted attempt at combination came from the home attack, but James Low’s attempt top centre was diverted for a corner which he did not place so well as he might have done. It was some time before the crowd got anything to be enthusiastic over and then they were disappointed, for Smailes, taking a first time shot, sent the ball wide of the post. McIntosh was no more fortunate when he tried a volley from 30 yards range, his shot sailing a yard above the bar. A first time tackling Everton defence generally kept the Newcastle attack at a respectful distance from Fern, and the chief menace came from Seymour and McDonald, who quickly established that understanding which was so striking a feature of their play last season. With Curry behind backing up, they gave Downs a lot of trouble, but the old Barnsley man was very steady, and earned the plaudits of the crowd when he beat both wingmen and cleared finely. Thrilling incidents in front of goal were strangely lacking but McDonald almost brought about Everton’s downfall with a drive along the ground which his namesake kicked away a yard from the line. Everton’s best attempt at scoring up to this stage came from Williams, who ran the ball to the feet of McCracken before losing possession. Without showing any pronounced superiority Newcastle had always been just a little better together than their rivals, but it was not until 37 minutes of the game had elapsed that the first goal of the season arrived. Harris swung the ball out to Low, who promptly returned it well inside the penalty box. Here Downs charged down the first shot, but McDonald secured the rebound and shooting first time left Fern with no chance of saying. It was a well taken goal and the crowd gave it an uproarious welcome. Smailes almost got another before the interval, but by a tremendous effort McDonald slid at the ball inches in front of the Newcastle player. This goal separated the teams at half-time, but two minutes after the resumption McDonald increased the advantage. After Everton’s first assault had been repulsed Harris wandered over to the right wing, where he centred almost from the goal line. Seymour, closing, headed the ball against the cross-bar, from whence it rebounded to McDonald, and the inside left had little difficulty in repeating his previous success. The cheering had scarcely subsided before Seymour, this time in conjunction with Smailes, almost worked a third goal. Again the outside left headed in, but Smailes’ shot went over instead of under the bar. With a two goals lead to inspire them Newcastle were plainly the superior side now, and the Everton attack was held in subjection by the fine work of the United halves. Only on rare occasions could Irvine and his comrades elude their vigilance, but once the centre forward broke clean through and racing into goal forced point blank at the advancing goalkeeper. Mutch clutched the ball and held it, but he was well beaten a few minutes later by another fierce drive from the Everton centre.  Fortunately, from the Newcastle point of view, the angle of the post and bar intervened and when the ball rebounded Harrison shot harmlessly over the bar. These incidents were the prelude to an Everton revival, which would probably have been more effective had the visiting players maintained more control of their tempers. McCracken and Harrison engaged in an argument which called for the intervention of the referee before peace was restored, and a minute later Hudspeth and Fazackerley were exchanging “confidence.” The exploitation of the offside game by both sides also tended to rob the play of interest in the closing stages, and the game petered out in rather tame fashion. Newcastle United; Mutch; McCracken, Hudspeth (Captain); McIntosh, Low (W), Curry; Low (J), Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Seymour. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. Referee; Mr. A. Scholey, Sheffield. 

NEWCASTLE UNITED 2 EVERTON 0
August 28, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
SPOIL SPORT TACTICS.
TOO MUCH WHISTLE AT NEWCASTLE
EVERTON NOT DISGRACED.
The average spectator would not look on the game at St. Jame's Park as a great exposition of the code, but there was much to admire in the play. Newcastle are recognised as experts at the close passing game, but they discard these methods against Everton, and went in for long swinging passes, which the forwards and halves executed with deadly precision and accuracy. It was this phase of their general plan of campaign, which resulted in the overthrow of Everton. The Tynesiders deservedly gained the points, as the Blues were second best all the time. Yet Everton did not play badly, and after all it is no disgrace for any team to be beaten on the famous Tyneside enclosure by two clear goals. The Blues certainly deserved to score, and only the woodwork prevented one shot from taking effect, for Mutch was completely beaten by Irvine's shot in the second half.
McCRACKEN'S USUAL.
It became more apparent than ever in the game that the tactics usually adopted by McCracken and Hudspeth are irritating to their opponents, and measures adopted spread, with the result that at one time the whistle was continually blowing for offside, both sets of backs indulging in the “spoil sport.” Undoubtedly such tactics reduce the game at times to a farce. On Saturday the wing halves of the Blues had little or no room in which to work, and so frequently were good passes negatived that it must have been very discouraging. But so long as the rule stands as it does such tactics will be employed. Newcastle's goals were obtained by McDonald –a rare forward –one just prior to the interval and the second immediately afterwards. The forward line generally was full of vim, and the vanguard moved along with easy grace and speed. The Georgies were also strong in the middle line, while McCracken and Hudspeth wear well, and kicked as strongly as ever. Mutch had little to do.

BLUES' WEAKNESS.
Everton were seen to best advantage in defence. They still require a couple of good trustful forwards. The halves, it must be acknowledged, however, was too busily employed to give the men in front the support they needed. But when the team settles down it may do better, as there is no doubt that the players were over anxious on Saturday. Fern had no chance with the shots that scored, and Downs and McDonald tackled and kicked strongly. Hart and Peacock were splendid halves, but Brewster was not at his best. Williams was the most enterprising forward, and with support this player is likely to make his name. On this occasion the Everton attack and the middle line did not link up quickly enough, but I have the idea that the men will achieve success when they thoroughly settle down and become more acquainted with each other's play. Teams : - Newcastle United: - Mutch, goal, McCracken, and Huspeth, backs, McIntosh, W. Low, and Curry, half-backs, J. Low, Smallies, Harris, McDonald, and Seymour, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, McDonald, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Jones Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. A. ScHoby.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 LEEDS UNITED RESERVES 2
August 28, 1922. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton entertained Leeds United at Goodison Park, before about 5,000 spectators. In view of the form displayed in the trial games, and with the assistance of their two Scottish captures, Raitt and Forbes, it was expected that Everton would have a comfortable win, but their play proved disappointing and they were rather lucky to escape defeat. For the first ten minutes Leeds were much the superior side, and the Everton goal had several narrow escapes. Armitage and Powell being very prominent for the visitors. The first goal, however, came to Everton after good work by Reid, who transferred to Miller. The latter, after tricking Potts, placed the ball to the foot of Forbes, who netted. Caddick received a kick in the face and had to receive attention. During his absence the visitors scored two goals, though Powell, in quick succession, and Leeds led at the interval by 2 goals to 1. Restarting, Everton were not long before they equalised, Parry scoring from a free kick. Both goals afterwards had some narrow escapes, but in the last second Everton were saved by defeat by the referee blowing his whistle prior to the ball entering the net from a shot by Robson. The Leeds players appealed strongly for a goal, but Referee J. H. Horne ruled otherwise. Everton: - Salt, goal, Raitt, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, Caddick, and Reid, half-backs, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Jackson, and Alford, forwards.

UNITED WIN
North Star (Darlington) -Monday August 28, 1922
INTERESTING PLAY AT ST JAMES’S
McDONALD’S “REPEATER.”
By “Black and White”
Newcastle United got what one predicted-a brace of goals out of Everton. Such is the only satisfactory feature in a most unsatisfactory game witnessed by some 35,000 spectators. The latter expected to see science. Instead they got scraps. Taken all over neither team did themselves justice, and a more mediocre display by such football stalwarts it would be difficult to imagine. Still, Newcastle won, and to thousands that was the soothing salve. To the few, it is apparent that the “Magpies” will have to greatly improve on Saturday’s display if they are to figure in the same position in the League as they did last season. Forward they were more or less important, otherwise the result would have been different. Neither Seymour nor McDonald played the expected game. Harris strove manfully with disconnected wings. Smailes at inside right was erratic, and he and J. Low do not make an ideal wing. Times out of number the defence saved the situation-W. Low, McCracken and Hudspeth in particular. It was a coincidence that Tommy McDonald should score the opening two goals this season for the United as he did last in the match with Huddersfield at Leeds-road.
THE TWO MAGS
The great game started with a slight Everton attack which McCracken countered. The ball sped to Seymour, who was charged down before he had a chance. Almost like an aeroplane, the sphere travelled to the Everton half-backs, and then to their left wingers. The two “Macs” then came into the picture. McIntosh checked the way, and McCracken finished in admirable fashion. Fast travelled the ball after this, and had Smailes and Harris been more alive, the Everton goal would have been more endangered than it was. Their shooting, especially an effort by Smailes, was too wild for words. The question here arose; Are the United to lose points by recklessness in front of goal? So far it looked like it. The shooting by the “Blue Toffees”- the few shots they got in so far- was decidedly superior to that of the United. A fast travelling movement followed by the Everton right in the course of Curry and Hudspeth who helplessly saw a shot sent in that Mutch had to clear with care. This was not to the liking of the 35,000 spectators and no wonder voices arose around the arena; “Come on, Newcastle, what are you playing at?” The answer came in a left wing attack in which Seymour and McDonald did more then their bit. They failed, and the ball spun to McIntosh who in desperation, had a shot at goal and missed by yards.
SCIENCE ABSENT
The science one expected was entirely absent. Everton were often too drastic in action. In fact the team’s play was not up to the standard of the past three seasons. Hustle substituted science on the “Toffees” side, and they found the “Magpies” quite ready to adopt the same tactics. It was not satisfactory to the crowd to see Newcastle force fruitless corners twice in succession. J. Low tried one of his own. It ended in him being grassed but the ball from his final effort was just cleared by Custodian Fern. It was a near squeak for the Everton goal, one of those saves that might be deemed lucky. A long shot to Mutch saw him clear with his one big fist. Three-fourths of the play so far had bene in possession of the United. Score they could not, and the reasons, that too patent last season, was that none of the Newcastle quintette had yet found their shooting boots. It was tantalising to see such scoring chances going abegging. And it was worse to the defence, who kept the “Toffees” on their side of the line only to see chances frittered away. At length Seymour raised hopes. His centre was great. Harris tried hard to get the ball into the net and pardonably failed. This was easily the best bit of work by the Newcastle forwards so far. McCracken the clever veteran, single handed staved off an Everton attack. Mutch was in fidgets in goal, and he smiled broadly when he saw “Mac” rob two men of the ball and send it sailing safely down the field. These were but incidents in a dull game.
McDONALD’S FIRST
Then came life., J. Low worked an opening and after the sphere sped among the Everton’s defence for some time it finally came to McDonald. He made no mistake this time, and piloted the ball into the net 37 minutes from the start. It was a goal that out life into the “Magpies.” But it also enraged the “Toffees,” whose attack was desperate thereafter. After two fruitless corners Everton were driven back and once or twice Newcastle troubled Fern. There was little vim in the home forward attack, and half-time found Newcastle leading by one goal to nil. Things became lively in the second half right from the start. Had the United forwards received a severe lecture from the “powers that be” they could not have shown such a change. They came along with precaution and precision, and after Seymour had struck the post, McDonald rushed in and scored the second goal three minutes after the restart. Twice after this Fern saved miraculously and after Mutch had saved with one of his single-handled efforts, Newcastle were sent on the run again. Nothing materialised. Then Fern was kept busy again and had Smailes not shot over the post a third point might have been recorded.
HELP WHIP HAND
The game was interesting but benefit of the science one usually expects from a meeting of these teams. The “Magpies” continued to hold the whip hand but could not lash home the blows enough. Harris tried to screw in a shot with the cranium and nearly unscrewed his head in the effort. Mutch once or twice was tested, but he dealt with the opposition in a large handed way. One save was particularly clever. A brilliant attack by Everton saw Irvine hit the post, and when the ball rebounded into play Harrison,  much to the joy of the home spectators, sent the ball over the cross-bar. Mutch seemed equally satisfied with the result, although he was jumping about in eager readiness. Everton were now exerting themselves to the full, and they showed some fine passing movements in the latter minutes. An unsatisfactory game ended in a  2-0 victory for the United. The home side did not do themselves justice by any means. Forward with rare exceptions, the men were erratic and lacked cohesion. The home defence was again the mainstay. What the forwards want is more ginger in their methods.

WELL OFF THE MARK
Newcastle Daily Chronicle -Monday, August 28, 1922
UNITED OVERPLAY EVERTON IN OPENING GAME
SCORING COINCIDENCE
To begin the season with a victory is the ambition of every football club and so far as Newcastle United is concerned this was achieved without great difficulty on Saturday.They conquered Everton by two goals to none in the presence of a fine crowd at St. James's Park, and in doing so earned the just rewards of superior endeavour. After the first five minutes few of the club's following could have felt any anxiety as to the ultimate result, for the Newcastlehalves and backs assumed complete command of the opposition attack, and it became then merely a matter of time before this domination produced the inevitable goal. That Everton succeeded in holding out until eight minutes from the interval is the best testimonial one can pay to the soundness of their defence, in which the veteran, "Dickie” Downs McDonald and Brewster were shining lights.  When they did capitulate it was as the result of a quickly executed movement which would have beaten most rear guards. Harris was quick to gauge the possibilities resulting from a Newcastle attack, and promptly swung the ball out to James Low, left in splendid isolation on the right. The winger lost no time in his return, and after one shot had been charged down McDonald drove the ball along the ground past a knot of players into the back of the net before Fern had time to sight it. Though the goal was only the just reward of superior play Newcastle’s football up to this point had not been quite convincing so far as the attack was concerned, but they were quite at their best in the opening 10 minutes of the second half. During this period they scored again, and with ordinary luck would have got two more goals. Harris was again the initiator of the movement which led to the goal. He chased away to the right in pursuit of a ball which looked like going out, and centred almost from the goal-line right to the head of Seymour. The upright to the goalkeeper's assistance but from the timber the ball dropped to the feet of McDonald, who promptly proceeded to emulate his achievement in the opening game of last season, when he scored both United's goals at Huddersfield. An Everton revival came in the last 10 minutes, but it was too late, and Mutch, McCracken and Hudspeth were equal to all demands when the haft-backs showed signs of flackering. The Newcastle United directorate has expressed its appreciation of the play of the team by selecting the same eleven to Meet Birmingham this evening, and the spectators as a whole will endorse this decision. There were, of course, some players who stood out above their colleagues, but for an opening game the standard was eminently satisfactory, even if it was slightly below the recognised Newcastle pattern. Newcastle United; Mutch; McCracken, Hudspeth (Captain); McIntosh, Low (W), Curry; Low (J), Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Seymour. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, Harrison. Referee, Mr. A. Scholey, Sheffield.

EVERTON’S ATTACK
Athletic News- Monday, August 28, 1922
FAILS TO DISTINGUISH ITSELF AT NEWCASTLE
HART’S POLISHED PLAY
NEWCASTLE UNITED 2, EVERTON 0
By Tynesider
There have been better first displays seen on the St. James’ Park than that of Saturday, when Everton helped Newcastle United to inaugurate the season, but as the Tynesiders won their supporters had little room for complaint. Play opened tamely, reached the climax between the fortieth and fiftieth minutes and faded away again to mediocrity. During the first half hour the half backs on both sides largely dominated the operations, and it was not until ten minutes before the interval that the opening goal arrived. A centre by James Low was directed goalwards by Harris, to McDONALD, who took it on the volley and put Newcastle ahead. Three minutes after the restart Newcastle’s inside-left got an identical goal, beating Fern after Seymour had nodded Harris’s centre against the crossbar. Newcastle might have gone further ahead, for in the next few minutes Everton’s defence wilted under severe pressure. They weathered the storm, and matters finally quietened down.
IRVINE’S FINE SHOT
The home defence gave nothing away until the closing stages, when a little laxity nearly cost them a goal. Irvine picked up a stray chance to flash in a fine shot which struck the post with Mutch obviously beaten, and Williams shot inches too high from the rebound. Newcastle were unquestionably worth their win, yet they did not touch the best form of which they are capable so that their victory was more a reflection on Everton’s deficiencies than on their own absolute superiority. Individually, the Tynesiders were good, but the sultry atmosphere, which caused numerous casualties amonga crowd of 35,000 had obvious effect. The half-backs on both sides did well, the Mersey trio being especially effective as destructive agents except in the first five minutes of the second half. In aggressive movements their lack of success was due, not so much to their own shortcomings as to the inability of the forwards to sustain an attack. It was not often the Everton forwards eluded the vigilance of the home half-backs, but on the few occasions they did so they played right into the hands of McCracken and Hudspeth by endeavouring to manoeuvre too close in to goal. The Newcastle forwards were certainly the more progressive line, and their adoption of the open game was responsible for much of their success. Their extreme wing men had much better chances than those of Everton. Seymour, in particular, touched his best form. He was splendidly served by McDonald, and the wing stood out in marked relief. The other forwards on the field worked no less hard, but they were not on quite such a high level as the home left wing pair.
THE DEBUT OF MUTCH
There was little to choose between the respective defences. Mutch, who made his first appearance in the Newcastle goal, gave no cause for anxiety. He was not seriously tested, but on two occasions his fine anticipation relieved a tense situation. He could not, however, have saved Irvine’s shot had it been inside the post. McCracken and Hudspeth were as sound and dependable as ever, and one could not give them higher praise. The home half-backs have been seen to better advantage, but they were quite equal to the task in hand. McIntosh was inclined to delay his passes on occasions with the result that he was dispossessed, but he, as did Curry, co-operated finely with his wing forwards. Wilfrid Low kept a tight hold on the opposing inside forwards, and did not relax it until a nasty kick made him go easier in the last ten minutes. As has been stated, Seymour and McDonald were the most prominent forwards, the latter in particular being a tireless worker and a brilliant opportunist, as his two goals testify. Harris had not an easy task to circumvent a pivot of the calibre of Brewster, but without enjoying the best of luck he fully held his own. James Low was a speedy and tricky wing player, and Smailes worked hard without meeting with reward. The work of Fern, Downs, and McDonald in the Everton defence was admirable and though frequently harassed they came through the ordeal well. As off-side specialists Downs and McDonald were almost able to show McCracken a trick or two. The half-backs lost grip of the home attack for the first five minutes of the second half, but otherwise Hart, Brewster, and Peacock were splendid. Brewster was a great centre, and Hart’s footwork was frequently brilliant. Everton’s big failing was forward, where the inside men could not keep the wings going nor turn to account good work by Jones and Harrison. Irvine was too well watched by Low, and both Fazackerley and Williams did well in midfield, only to fail near goal. Newcastle United; Mutch; McCracken, Hudspeth (Captain), McIntosh, Low (W), Curry; Low (J), Smailes, Harris, McDonald, and Seymour. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Jones, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison. Referee A. Scholey, Sheffield.

JOHN SHARP’S HONOUR
Athletic News- Monday, August 28, 1922
The directors of the Everton Club have co-opted John Sharp to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles E. Dickenson some few weeks ago. The choice is popular, for Sharp, as a player won the esteem of all sportsmen by his clean and brilliant work during his long association with the club. He went to Everton from Aston Villa in 1899, was in the side that won The Cup in 1904-5 against Newcastle, and in the Final against The Wednesday of Sheffield in 1905-6. Twice capped, he maintained his position as outside right until business calls demanded his retirement from the game he adorned. Possessing a full knowledge of the sport, and of the requirements of those who take part in it, Sharp’s election should do much towards stabilising the position of the Goodison Park club.

EVERTON’S GAME
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, August 28,  1922
By F.E.H
Everton, who have Newcastle as visitors on Saturday, went under at the first attempt but they have plenty of time and opportunity before them to rise to victory. The Evertonians got off the mark rather badly on Saturday, but I see no earthly reason for indulging in any jeremiad over their discomfiture at St. James’ a Park. There is, of course, no blinking the fact that Newcastle United were the superior side and that they fully deserved their victory. Yet the work of the Evertonians was by no means wholly without merit- and in any case the season is young. On the form displayed the “Magpies” look like being very strong “on the wing” to draw an ornithological simile this season. They were at their best in every department, though the goalkeeper- Mutch-had very little to do and Everton’s defeat might easily have been heavier. In the first half play ran almost entirely in favour of the home side, but they only led by a single goal at the interval. Then they suddenly swooped down on Fern in massed formation and a second -rather lucky-goal was registered by McDonald, who drove a rebounding ball into the net. Everton’s subsequent play showed clearly that the team, with a little more balance and judgement should hold its own in the competition. As it was the forwards, poorly fed for the most part, never really got going until it was too late. In the last ten minutes they gave the home defence something to think about, but their ventures failed to materialise. Williams was the most hard-working of the forwards and this Darwen youth should come on. Both Harrison and Jones flashed down the wing occasionally, but their efforts were not adequately supplemented, while Irvine simply could not get away from the tenacious Low. The half-backs’ were so busy in breaking up the Newcastle attacks that they often ceased to be feeders-and here, in my opinion, lay the crux of the struggle. The backs and keeper had an anxious time in which mistakes were made, but the comparative paucity in the number of goals scored stands to their credit. My quiet tip- if such are allowed in this column-is keep your eye on the Magpies.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, August 29, 1922
Everton “A” will entertain Chester in a friendly at Goodison Park tomorrow night (6.15) and will select the team from the following;- Kent, Roche, Spicer, Helsby, Dresser, Robinson, McGrae, Lloyd, McGivney, Chadwick, Birr, and Young. Chester will field the following; Pugh; Roberts, Johnson; Hyde, Lewis, and Timmis; Shepherd, Robinson, Dodd, Rothwell, and Connor. Reserves; Carline and E. Roberts.

EVERTON MAKE CHANGES TO MEET NEWCASTLE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, August 30, 1922
FORBES TO LEAD THE ATATCK
SAM CHEDGZOY RETURNS TO OUTSIDE RIGHT BERTH
Bee’s Notes
Everton have made important changes to their forward line for the return match with Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Saturday. Chedgzoy is recovered and is expected to be fit for play against the Magpies. Then Forbes has early justified his inclusion in the first team. He played a good game with the Reserves against Leeds United Reserves on Saturday, and was for ever edging for goal. He led the line with ability, and with a repetition of the same form will add penetrativeness to the Everton vanguard. The team as chosen is; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison.
Fazackerley whose place is taken by Irvine, is reported to be suffering from muscular rheumatism.
Caddick sustained an ankle injury in the opening game with Leeds United Reserves and is unable to appear in the return match at Leeds. The Reserves team for Saturday will be; Salt; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, Fleetwood, Reid; Parry, Miller, Chadwick, Jackson, Alford. The match to-night at Goodison Park, 6.30 between the “A” team and Chester is a County Combination game, and not a friendly as stated yesterday.

SECOND PRACTICE MATCH
August 31, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CHEDGZOY RE-SIGNS FOR EVERTON.
WILLIAMS SCORED FOUR
Another curious game was the result of the Everton trial meeting on Saturday. The Blues won 6-5 after being four goals down a minute from the interval, after which a remarkable change came over the game. The juniors failed to last the pace they had set, with the result that the seniors had the better of the subsequent exchanges. Irvine scored a beautiful goal just before half-time, and then Williams helped himself to four goals. Irvine got a further point from a solo effort, and Miller got the Whites fifth point late on. The match was noteworthy for the unexpected appearance of Chedgzoy, the International winger, who has been to Canada and had written to explain that he did not want to sign for Everton or to play for them. He, however, re-signed on Friday night and was drafted into the team. It was unfortunate that right on time he should receive a severe ankle injury that may keep him out of the game for a time. That his popularity with the crowd of 20,000 spectators is not diminished was shown by the applause, which greeted his appearance and play. In the first half the Whites were on their mettle. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and Forbes revealed his best shooting. He was aided by admirable half-backs and wingers who centred at a reasonable pace. Moreover Jackson played particularly well, and his brains brought some of the points for others, and also one goal to his own record. A tall, tireless Scot, he is the sort of forward who must forge his way to the front. At full back McDonald, and especially Raitt, performed ably, and behind them a new Irish boy, Gough, who was on trial, used his height and his anticipatory powers to the full. He was unlucky late on to find the agony piled on by forwards who drove in quickly and with strength. Gough looks like developing into a class goalkeeper, and one who will lend some enjoyment to the game, with his mannerisms. All the half-backs work was good, even if Brewster did not pass well at times. Reid, Caddick, and Brown make a strong and splendid trio, and Hart and Peacock revelled in neat footwork, and found time to make well-judged passes. The extreme wing work was below form, and the Blues right wing will do better when the serious business is at hand. Fazackerley was constantly flinking the ball and back-tapping it. If not overdone his artistry counts for much. The game was refereed by Mr. McAtear. Teams: - Blues: - Salt, goal, Downs and Livingstone, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Whites: - Gough, goal, Raitt, and McDonald (captain), backs, Brown, Caddick, and Reid, half-backs, Jones Miller, Forbes, Jackson, and Alford, forwards.

EVERTON “A” 7 CHESTER RESERVES 1
August 31, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
CHADWICK SCORED “SIX”
A shower of rain at the start of the Everton “A”, and Chester Reserves County Combination match, at Goodison Park, last night, made the turf slippery, and the lighter Everton team found the opposition so weak that the final score was 7-1 in their favour. The Blues introduced several newcomers to the side that did so well last season, and the forwards, led by Chadwick, were too good for the Chester defence. The three inside players were all centre forwards, but Virr and McGivney adapted themselves successfully to their new positions, and Chadwick was given so many opportunities that he helped himself to six goals –one from a penalty. McCrae was the most prominent of three good halves and Spicer the better of the two backs. Kemp, with coaching and experience should do well. Chester were completely outplayed by more experienced players, Shepherd scored their only goal while Pughes, despite the number of times he was beaten, made several good saves. Teams: - Everton “A”: - Kemp, goal, Roche, and Spicer, backs, Helsby, Jeffs, and McGrae, half-backs, Lloyd, McGivney, Chadwick, Virr, and Young, forwards. Chester Reserves: - Pugh, goal, Roberts, and Johnstone, backs, Hyde, Kelly, and Timmis, half-backs, Shepherd, (late of Harrowby), Robinson, Dodds, Rothwell, and Connor, forwards.

A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH ALLAN GRENYER
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, August 31 1922
Bee’s Notes
Old friend was Alan Grenyer, the former Everton servant who is not re-signed. “What about it, Alan?” I asked. He replied; “I have not re-signed, and I want to play with Blyth Spartans in the North=Eastern League, but Everton have put the bar up. I think they might let me off. I was a loyal servant for many years, and the time has come when I want to be near home. There is no complaint against me, and I feel Everton might respect my desires.” “Why not ask them,” said I, “Well, came the answer, “I saw them at Newcastle a week ago, and could not move them.” There the position stands, Grenyer wants to leave, and I wonder if Everton will prove adamant.
Chadwick of Everton scored six goals for the “A” team last night, who beat Chester Reserves in a County Combination match 7-1.