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EVERTON ARRANGEMENTS
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, May 2, 1923
Bee’s Notes
The final of the Liverpool Senior Cup takes place at Anfield to-morrow evening, at 6.30, between Everton Reserves and Tranmere Rovers. The teams will be;-
Everton Reserves; Harland; Caddick, Livingstone; Brown, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Tranmere Rovers; Bradshaw; Thompson, Stuart; Campbell, Halstead, Sewell; Moreton, Beswick, Sayer, Hilton, Evans.
Everton’s team v. Preston N.E. (away), on Saturday, will be; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, Troup.
Everton Reserves v. Wolves Reserve at Goodison (3.15) will be; Harland; Caddick, French; Brown, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Virr, Harrison.
Aintree Excelsior Bowling Club now say “Regret to inform you that the Everton Football players cannot attend tomorrow (Wednesday evening), on account of a football engagement. Am endeavouring to arrange for Friday evening. Other arrangements regarding the ladies’ section hold good.”

EVERTON “A” 2 NEW BRIGHTON RESERVES 1
May 3, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
MEDAL COMPETITION
The County Combination teams met in one of the first round ties of the Medals Competition, when Everton “A” and New Brighton Reserves were in opposition at Goodison Park last night. There was an even and goalless first half, and when Bryson for New Brighton from a penalty awarded for a trip, it looked as though the visitors might win. Everton, however, had been playing the better football and eventually with only a little over ten minutes left, Virr with a header and a drive scored two goals within a minute of each other and won the game for his side. The Blues in the second half kept the New Brighton defence at full stretch for long periods, but Glover and Veas were on their best behaviour. For Everton Jeffs Virr, Young, and Alford were good.

EVERTON WITHOUT NOMINEE
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, May 3, 1923
Everton, for a wonder, have promise of a quiet annual meeting. There is not a single nomination for directorship of Everton F.C. save the retiring couple. Peace in their borders is the result. What deterring effects wrangling has in a football board was shown me this week, when a famed player said he refused to go to one club as “the board was all wrong.” Haggling directors cannot expect the best of signings.
THEY ALSO SERVE WHO STAND AND WAIT!
The turnstile attendants of Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs are holding their second annual hot-pot and social at the Sandon Hotel, Oakfield-road, on Monday 6.30 p.m. the committee have requested me to be present. I shall if I can. At any rate I wish them a happy evening.
SCHOOLS FOOTBALL FINALS
Goodison Park is to be the venue of two of the deciding ties in the Liverpool Schools Football Competitions to-morrow evening. At 6 p.m. Anfield-road meet Walton lane in the final of the Knock-out Competition. Following this game, St. Francis (Garston) will contest with St. George’s (Everton) for the magnificent shield to be presented by the Everton Football Club. A rousing game is assured, for St. Francis have done well in the Catholic Schools Leaguers during the season, and St. George’s won the McLachlan Cup final last week. Adults 6d; boys 2d.

BOBBY PARKER
Edinburgh Evening News - Friday 04 May 1923
Parker, the old Everton-Rangers centrte, has parted company with Notts Forest and is likely to return to Scotland. 

EVERTON RESERVES 4 TRANMERE ROVERS 2
May 4, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP FINAL.
The Final of the Liverpool Senior Cup was played at Anfield last night, when Everton Reserves beat Tranmere Rovers by 4-2 before 7,500 spectators. Within the first 21 minutes' Everton had a three-goal lead. The first was scored by Harrison, who beat Bradshaw with a great cross drive. The second followed three minutes later, Harrison lobbing the ball over to Miller, for the latter to score. Number three came from Forbes after passing with Williams. Tranmere had given the Everton side a good game, but found the sun a handicap. They reduced the lead after half-an-hour, Beswick beating Harland after a header from Sayer had hit the post. Four minutes after the interval a mistake by Thompson the Rovers right back, let in Williams and Forbes, for the former to beat Bradshaw. Beswick added a second goal for Tranmere following tricky work by Moretis. Tranmere, who were without Campbell and Hilton might have done better had they been at full strength, for there was just a trifle neglect of Evans, and the feeling was not all that it might have been. Everton deserving winners, if only for their marksmanship. Bradshaw in the Rovers' goal, was kept fairly busy, but gave a smart display. The cup and medals were presented to the players by Councillor Cross, who complimented both teams on their display. Everton: - Harland goal, Caddick, and Livingstone backs, Brown, Reid, and Grenyer, half-backs, Parry, Forbes Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Tranmere Rovers: - Bradshaw, goal, Thompson, and Stuart, backs, Campbell, Halstead, and Sewell, half-backs Moreton, Beswick, Sayer, Hilton, and Evans, forwards.

LIVERPOOL “A” 4 EVERTON “A” 0
May 4, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY MEDAL COMPETITION.
Played on New Brighton's ground. Liverpool were much the stronger team and at the interval led by three goals to nil. In the second half however, they slackened off, with the result that Everton were repeatedly on the attack though they never looked like scoring. At the beginning Everton faced the sun and the slope, and Liverpool, playing beautiful combination, early took the lead while later H. Wadsworth placed them further ahead when Gilhesphy swung across a fine centre. Before the interval Owens headed a third goal for Liverpool. Afterwards Everton had most of the attacking, but could not shoot with any promptness or direction, and just before the end Gilhespy went away on his own, and, beating three men, left Lawson helpless with a ground shot. Both goalkeepers made several good saves, and Caddick was the best back on the field.

THE LAST LEAGUE ACT
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, May 4, 1923
Bee’s Notes
Everton, who wind up at Preston, are like Liverpool, able to play their full strength. One does not forget that days gone by Everton wound up a season with a home match against North End and a penalty kick went astray. I don’t think any penalty kick to-morrow-if one is ordered by the referee-will fail to find its proper mark. By the way, Mr. Tom McIntosh, the competent Everton secretary, who grown deep into the real sporting circles of the city since he left Middlesbrough, has just been presented by the Shipping League with a delightful casket, silver, to remind him that they at least appreciate his work. The average club secretary, is at everyone’s back and call and gets many kicks. Therefore I commend the Shipping League’s action and congratulate the Everton secretary. These are the teams due at Deepdale;- Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Preston North End; Branston; Hamilton, Speak; Gilchrist, Marshall, Crawford; Rawlings, Woodhouse, Roberts, Laird, Quantrill.

FROM BARCELONA
May 5 1923. The Liverpool Football Echo.
Mr. Joe Manifold writes me: - Many thanks for your letter also for the information you give. Football in Spain is craze, easily out doing bullfighting for popularity. Barcelona Football Club, regularly get 20,000 spectators and at course there are many other clubs. They play extremely well always with a light ball on a hard dry ground. Two seasons ago Newcastle came out with a side including I think seven internationals. They won one game 3-2 and lost the other 2-3. Last season Notts County and St Mirren, and other well-known teams failed to win a match against Barcelona. Their trainer is an Englishman called Greenwell. They are a lot of Liverpool chaps here who will be delighted as I am to hear that Everton and Birmingham are coming out though they do not seen to have been doing so well this season. In so far as swimming is concerned, Spain has “come on” in leaps and bounds. Two years ago they went down badly to the Belgians but last summer they beat them easily. Austrian and Swedish polo teams are due over next month or in June. The Spaniards (to get back to football are very sick because they challenged, or invited a representative English team to matches in Barcelona and for some reason or other their request was turned down by the A.F.A. However, when Everton and Birmingham do play here, I shall send you the translation reports from the sport papers. It might interest Everton and Birmingham to known that they would be heartily welcomed at “the British” called Santa Anna 30 bies, when they here.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, May 5, 1923
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON AT PRESTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, May 5, 1923
FOOTBALL ECHO
No further issue of the “Football Echo” will be suspended until the next football season opens
GARSTON SCHOOL WINS THE EVERTON CUP
F.E.H’S DEEPDALE REPORT
NORTH END FINISH WITH THEIR AGE-OLD TRAINER
Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, Troup. Preston North End;- Branston; Hamilton, Yates; Gilchrist, Marshall, Crawford; Rawlings, Woodhouse, Roberts, Laird, Quantrill. Referee; Mr. H.W. Andrews, of Prestwick.
A DRAWN GAME
Everton were at Deepdale to day to bring the last match of the season to a conclusion. Evertonhave certainly raised themselves higher than most people imagined they would, yet one always felt they were a better side than their chart position suggested. But to imagine the club near the top rung was simply the dream of the ultra-enthusiast. The club’s cupfor schoolboys is mentioned elsewhere, but I should like to point out that St Francis's School, Garston, are the first to land the honour. Deepdale, which was visited to-day, had a bit of a shock when they learned that Jack Barton, for nearly thirty years trainer of North End, terminates his agreement with the club.
OTHER PRESTON CHANGES
Preston N.E. have retained eighteen players and put no fewer than sixteen on the transfer, while only three of the latter have free transfer. They are Dugdale, Latham and Iddon. The other men on the transfer list are Elliott, Speak, Doolan, Duxbury, Irving, Storey, Jefferies, Burnip, Holland, Sanders, Sullivan,Cowan, Shears. Of the retained men half a dozen have not yet re-signed. They are Quantrill, Marshall, Yates, Mercer, Ferris, and Marquis, all of whom have been offered terms. Some are expected to sign this afternoon. Quite a large army of supporters followed Everton to Preston for the concluding match of the season. It is a curious thing that Deepdale has always possessed a super-attraction for the Goodison Park players, and my memory readily carries me back to many notable encounters. To-day the chairman of the Everton  club and several directors travelled with the team. Preston, apparently, was rather lukewarm as to the issue of the encounter, for the attendance was distinctly on the spent side when the teams opened on a still well-grassed enclosure. The weather was dull, and the start was slightly delayed by the process, of the teams being photographed in public. However, both elevens appeared to be perfectly well satisfied with themselves, which is something to say at the end of a strenuous season.
COCK SCORES AND ROBERTS EQUALISES.
There were about 10,000 people present when North End opened the game in promising fashion, and there was an immediate liveliness in the air. The visitors were the first to show their determination, for they broke through splendidly in the person of Troup, who gave the ball to Cock. The latter judged the situation accurately, and netted at short range. This success occurred in the first two minutes, and it had the effect of increasing the pace. Preston went along in combined order, and Roberts, getting clean through, equalised with a shot that apparently left Fern guessing. This was a sensational start in all conscience, and North End for some time monopolised the pressure: their shooting, however, left something to be desired and Fern was not seriously troubled. Both Raitt and McDonald, however, were kept extremely busy and when Everton eventually made tracks towards Branston, Irvine was hurt in colliding with Yates.
COCK DISAPPEARS & REAPPEARS.
He was promptly attended to; but Everton's misfortunes were emphasised when Cock had to leave the field for a few minutes. Meanwhile Chedgzoy had tried his fortune at the inside berth, with Irvine on the outside, but nothing eventuated, and the balance was restored when the Everton centre reappeared. The home side continued to be aggressive, and Woodhouse twice got in shots which were deserving of a better fate. Troup made several admirable endeavours to give his side the lead, for he sprinted away in the liveliest fashion and centred well, only to find his efforts athletic example of " love's labour lost." The subsequent passages were ragged and inconclusive, though Quantrill once raised the crowd to a great pitch of excitement when he raced through and finished with a shot that was wide of the target.
RESOURCEFUL FERN.
Rawlings getting possession then raced down at top speed and finished with a hot shot, which was cleverly gathered by the ever-watchful Fern. The visitors in the succeeding stages of the game showed great determination, but Williams was at fault when he sent down a long,rising drive, which went wide of the objective. A spell of " booting the ball " about led to nothing, and the fact that Irvine kept to the outside right position—evidently the result of his shaking up—did not tend to improve the Everton attack. North End were very persistent for a time, and a very hot shot from Roberts was rather luckily intercepted by Raitt. Chedgzoy apparently could not settle settle down to the cramped position of an inside player, for he suddenly raced sway like a greyhound on the leash, but there was no one there to meet his centre. On the other wing Troup, as usual, was artful, but he was well watched by Hamilton and Gilchrist. Just before the interval Roberts made a supreme individual effort to get through, and he actually forced a corner, but this was safely cleared.
Half-time; Preston North End 1, Everton 1
When the game was resumed, Cock got clear through and ought certainly have scored when he put wide, Everton, however, were obviously out to gain the lead if possible, for they came through again in storming fashion, Williams gave the Preston custodian a tremendous handful which he only half cleared and Cock had another glorious opportunity of adding a second goal to his account when he put the ball over the bar. The visitors were now going great guns, and Troup sent in one of his wonderful centres which was permitted to run to waste. The competition between the opposing sides was now considerably faster than in the first half ; end-to-end play followed in quick succession, and the local supporters roared with disappointment when Roberts put the ball over the bar.
HOW WILLIAMS SCORED.
The pace became increasingly fast and concert-pitch reached its height when Troup dashed down the wing and gave the ball to Williams who scored with a shot that struck the inside of the far upright end glanced into the net without giving Branston the ghost of a chance of clearing. From this point upwards the game was contested at antargetable rate of exchange, which suggested anything but an "end-of-the-season" display. The Everton line of attack appeared to get fresher, but there was something lacking when the critical moment arrived. North End were all too anxious to draw level, and Roberts was twice at fault. It should be mentioned that the game had increased considerably during the interval, and the official return showed an attendance of 13,451.
RAWLINGS BEATS FERN
Towards the end of the game Preston put on a desperate spurt, and Rawlings nipping in beat Fern with a terrific shot, which the Everton custodian touched with his fingers but failed to save.
Final- Preston 2, Everton 2

EVERTON RES. V. WOLVES.
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, May 5, 1923
At Goodison Park. Everton's concluding fixture took place to-day, and the homesters played the same team with the exception of Jeffs for Brown, at right half, this team having done duty for the past two or three matches. Play opened in brisk fashion, and the Blues were early attackers, first Harrison and then Parry trying shots at goal. The Wolves were not long before they made an incursion of the Everton half, and Pickering sent in a shot which Harland cleverly saved. Lake shortly afterwards compelled the Everton keeper to clear, and at the other end the Blues missed a splendid opportunityof scoring, but Parry, after beating Watson, sent in a centre which both Forbes and Virr missed when only a few yards from goal. Everton were now playing a strong game, and, with the exception of a few raids by the Wolves forward, they enjoyed the bulk of the attack. Harrison cleverly got the better of Baugh and sent in a centre which travelled across to the right wing, and was immediately returned by Parry for Harrison to again get possession, and from the left winger's centre Miller opened the score after play had been in progress thirteen minutes. Afterwards fine work by Reid paved the way for Forbes to try a shot, which went wide of the post, and following this Virr also went close with a beautiful effort. The Wolves several times got into the Everton half, but their finishing touches were very disappointing. Consequently the home backs had no difficulty in holding the upper hand. French, who was being tried as left full, was giving a very good show of defensive work. On one occasion the Wolves right wing looked like getting the equaliser, but a fine header by French staved off disaster. Most of the shooting came from the Everton forward, and Harrison in particular never lost an opportunity when well placed. Several of his attempts went very close. The game towards the interval became rather one-sided and the Wolves were certainly fortunate in keeping the score so low. Half-time; Everton Reserves 1, Wolves Res 0.
No match report on Monday Echo of Everton match

PRESTON NORTH END 2 EVERTON 2
May 7 1993. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON DRAW AT PRESTON.
A FAST FINISHING GAME.
Everton concluded their season by maintaining the vastly improved form, which they have been showing for some little time past. The going at Deepdale a rather on the hard side, but a big crowd witnessed one of the keenest encounters that have been seen on this famous enclosure this season. No one, to witness the strenuous efforts of both sides, would have suspected that it was an end of the season match. On the contrary, both sides exerted themselves to the full, and an honorable draw was a very satisfactory conclusion to what had been a most exhilarating game. It is true, that the Everton forwards were occasionally disjointed, but this was accounted for in some measure by an injury to Cock, and a temporary rearrangement of the frontline. Generally speaking, however, the attack, well backed by the halves, was quite convincing and the defence was thoroughly sound. The game opened in the most exciting fashion, for it had not been in operation a couple of minutes before Troup put the ball to Cock and the Everton centre scored at close range. Preston replied immediately with an equaliser from the foot of Roberts, who beat Fern all the way. The remainder of the first period was full of good things, including some wonderfully clever work by Troup, but nothing had been added to the score when the interval came. In the second period two further goals –both good ones –were registered. Everton pressed strongly for a considerable period, and Troup put the leather to Williams, who scored with a drive that hit the inside of the post. Again North End rose to the occasion, for Rawlings beat Fern with a hard shot, which the Everton custodian got to but failed to hold. Teams: - Preston North End: - Branston, goal, Hamilton, and Yates, backs, Gilchrist, Marshall, and Crawford, half-backs, Rawlings, Woodhouse, Roberts, Laird, and Quaintrill, forwards. Everton: - fern goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, and Troup, forwards. Referee Mr. HW. Andrews.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 0
May 7, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Although Everton only managed to win by the narrow margin of one goal, scored by Miller after thirteen minutes' play, they were full value for more. During the first half play was fairly even, with Everton more dangerous at close quarters, Harrison and Virr being in great form on the left wing. The Wolves goal had some narrow escapes from Parry Forbes, and Harrison. During the second half although Everton were continually pressing, they failed to add to their score, and on one occasion French (a new left-back on trial) hesitated and almost brought about the equaliser for Lake, the Wolves' centre, shot hard against the upright, Caddick luckily clearing from the rebound. Everton: - Harland, goal, Caddick, and French backs, Brown, Reid, and Grenyer, half-backs, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Virr, and Harrison forwards.

A LIVELY FINALE
Lancashire Evening Post- Monday, May 7, 1923
EVERTON’S GRAND DEFENCE AT DEEPDALE
The liveliness of the concluding game at Deepdale made North End's supporters forget for the time being the local team's previous shortcomings, and they went home more or less content with the result. It was a better game than we expected in such close weather not because it was the last day of the season—and if North End had won as they seemed likely to do at many periods of the second half. Everton could not have complained. But the will to work did not result in the complete deletion from North Ends' game of the old faults in attack and defence: in other words their mettlesomeness did not discount their shortcomings in team blend and individual idiosyncrasies.  If their organisation had been as nicely balanced as Everton's there could have been only one result, for Everton at their best had not quite the same assertiveness as their opponents although individually their forwards were much more resourceful and self-reliant. North End had the determination but not the academic necessary to turn it into a margin of goals in their favour.
ROBERTS DISAPPOINTED.
Roberts, whose ambition was to bring his total of League goals for the season to 30, required three for this purpose when the game started, and if he had a partner to "weigh" on the backs as he himself did he would doubtless have accomplished it, and thus won the distinction of being the champion marksman of the First Division. As he only scored once he comes second to Buchan for that honour. Rawlings was the next best forward in the side, but the other three men had not the penetrative power necessary to beat Everton's finely-balanced rear-guard, a whose play was excellent all through a long period of stress. Both half-back lines were splendid. Marshall seemed to have much more work than any other half-back, and he got through it well, in spite of Cock's dashing methods. Yates strengthened the defence and played his best game since hurting his knee in December, while his volleying was excellent. Hamilton had a warm task in facing the Williams-Troup wing, which was the cleverest on view, but was not so successful against the dapper outside left front Dundee as in the previous game. Branston, like Fern distinguished himself. AJAX.

ABERDARE’S NEW MANAGER
Athletic News- Monday, May 7, 1923
We hear that Frank Bradshaw, of Arsenal, is about to leave the club, having accepted the position of manager of Aberdare, the ambitious club at the head of the South Wales valleys. Frank Bradshaw, who has had a long and honourable career with Wednesday, Northampton Town, Everton, and Arsenal, has been a player of many parts- an inside forward of almost international repute, a good half-back, and a clever back. To every club he has given excellent service. As a man of judgement and stability he should prove a shrewd and experienced manager. His conduct has redounded to the credit of the calling he has chosen, and we wish him success in his new venture. A task of some magnitude awaits him at Aberdare, for the club has been unfortunate during this season, and owing to accidents to players and other causes, will have to seek re-election to the Southern Section of the Third Division.

SEE-SAW AT PRESTON
The Athletic News- Monday, May 7 1923
EVERTON’S TWICE-EARNED LEAD REDUCED
PRESTON NORTH END 2 EVERTON 2
By Pavo
There was a refreshing snap about the game at Deepdale which was interesting to a degree. Twice Everton got the lead, and twice Preston North End drew level, ultimately to overplay the visitors, for whom McBain, Troup, and Cock played a fine part. The little wingman from Dundee did the spade work for both the goals his side obtained. The first came after three minutes' play. Hunter Hart slipping a pass forward parallel to the touchline, for Troup to leave Hamilton toiling in his wake, and push across a beautifully timed centre, which COCK had only to divert past Branston. The second point, scored after eleven minutes in the second half, was very similar, if not quite simple, for when Troup dribbled through the narrow space between Marshall and thegoal-line his centre was backward to WILLIAMS, who had to hook it to the right in order to beat the home custodian. There was distinctiveness about Preston’s goals. The first, which came only seconds 30 seconds after Cock’s, was a curious one. ROBERTS, dashing between the backs, took quick aim and hit the inside the near post, low down, the ball rebounding past Fern and striking the foot the other post before trickling over the line. The second equalising point was a first time shot RAWLINGS midway in the second half, and it took Fern by surprise, though the goalkeeper made an attempt to reach it. The ball slipped between him and the post.
Roberts’s Disappointment.
Roberts would dearly have liked to bring his total League goals to 30 for the season, and he would have done so if Raitt had not fallen back under the bar when Fern beaten by an oblique shot. Yet the result was a just one. Everton have a well-balanced team, and their forwards know how to run into
position without transgressing the offside law. When Cock got through twice in the first five minutes of the second half he should have scored at least once, but with all the goal to shoot at, and Branston on the floor after repelling Williams’s drive from close range, he lifted the ball high and wide. Williams, who took the place of Chadwick, fitted in with Troup excellently. Chedgzoy was fast and tricky, but not nearly so effective against Yates as against Speak the previous week, and the left wing was consequently much better one. The half-backs were splendid in supporting the forwards, and the backs were more effective than Preston’s. North End also were well served in goal. Yates played better football than at any time since his injury at Bramall Lane in December, and the club need have no fear regarding the left-back -position. Hamilton left Troup more room than he ought to have done. All the half-backs were splendid, and Marshall, whose feeding was good, worked finely in defence. Roberts and Rawlings were the pick of the attack, whose old fault of leaving the centre forward to go through unaided was not so marked usual. Laird played a brighter game, and Woodhouse was more attentive to position, though he still made a few mistakes through heedless running after passing to his partner. Quantrill started well, but afterwards lacked fire when challenged by opponents. Preston North End; Branston; Hamilton, Yates; Gilchrist, Marshall, Crawford; Rawlings, Woodhouse, Roberts, Laird and Quantrill. Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, Troup. Referee; Mr. H.W. Andrews, Prestwich.

BEE’S NOTES
Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, May 8, 1923
When Everton went to St. Edward’s Orphanage to play the boys they played their first team-Cock, Chedgzoy, Hart and so on.

TURNSTILE HELPERS
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, May 9, 1923
Bee’s Notes
The turnstiles attendants on the Liverpool and Everton football grounds held their second annual supper and social at the Sandon, when a most enjoyable time was spent. Mr. Corkill occupied the chair, supported by Messrs. McIntosh and Barker, Everton, and Messrs Mr. James Walters, Liverpool. The following artistes kindly gave their services;- Messrs. W. Matchett, F. Cranghan, F and J. Williams, C.W. Cameron, W. Parry, W. Colvin, W. Brandwood, G. Greenless, G. Walmsley, A. Hope, W.E. Williams, E and T Jones, also the Priory Glee and Quartette Parties. Conductor, Mr. Joseph Williams, Mr. Brandwood presided at the piano.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, May 12, 1923
By Louis T. Kelly

ATHLETIC NEWS
Monday May 14, 1923
A.S. Jeffs, Everton sign for Barnsley, 25 years old, 5f 10 1/2 ., 11st 4lbs.
Everton have re-signed all the players they required, but the list will not be published before the annual meeting, which will be held at the end of the month.

FROM SPAIN
May 15, 1923. The Liverpool Echo
Mr. J. W. Manifold, ex-Liverpoolian sends me a translation of the impression caused by Birmingham, who played at Barcelona on Sunday and Monday. They got an excellent reception from the crowd which is nearly always friendly to the visitors, inspite of the Spanish reputation for politeness, Ilford City (Isthmian League) lost to Barcelona football club 2-1 and Drew 2-2. Dundee are down here next week, and several others English teams are also touring Spain. They will not have the pleasure of seeing either Everton or Liverpool out these years; I am told that they asked for £2,500, which seems to be rather stiff.

WHY REGINALD FREEMAN SIGNED FOR MIDDLESBROUGH AND NOT FOPR EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, May 15, 1923
Bee’s Notes
Yesterday afternoon Reginald Freeman, the Oldham full back, joined Middlesbrough. This was a surprise turn-rated, for long weeks ago—the Cup anal date—l said that he would sign for Everton. Everything showed that way. Everything was practically settled. The whole bang-up from start to finish has been the question of Freeman carrying on his work at the Sevens Mills, Oldham. Freeman naturally looks to the future, and though he was yearning to come to Everton—he told me so himself-he  could not forsake that far-away-look, which reminded that football would not alwasys be everything to him. Everton, on the other hand, are adamant on the point that players must live in the city, and therefore it was question whether one or the other would break away. Days passed by without a sign of a break, and eventually Freeman informed me that he had accepted Middlesbrough's terms. He said, " I would far sooner have gone to my own town club, Everton but the difficulty of working could not be overcome, and therefore I had to make a choice elsewhere. I would have liked to have joined up with Mr. Mac  (McIntosh) and the Everton boys , but I could not get them to budge, and I didn't want to give up my Job." I am sorry my forecast has not turned out true, for Freeman would have been a real helpmate to Everton. There is no doubt about his ability. It has never been fully realised, because he has been " carrying” Oldham. However, the strength of the information cannot be gainsaid. Moreover,last night no one announced the important news, save the “Echo” I wish Freeman well wherever he goes, and join him in the sorrow that he has not come among us. We can do with good players and clean men.

FINANCE OF THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, May 16, 1923
NO NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD
The annual meeting of the Everton Football Club Company, Limited, May 24, 7.30. the directors recommend the payment of a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum, free of income tax, on called up capital. The retiring directors are Messrs. H. Banks, W.G. Gibbons, and W.J. Sawyer, who are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. No other nominations having been received, these three gentlemen will accordingly be declared elected.

BALANCE SHEETS.
May 17, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
The balance sheet of the Everton Football club, issued yesterday shows a loss on the year's working of £730.7s. The income amounted to £47,490, gate receipts, and proceeds of matches play away totally £16.772. On the expenditure side player's wages and transfer fee etc, total of £20,113, gate division to visitors amounted to £5.190 travelling expenses of £2713, while the entertainment tax absorbed £9,138. The directors recommend to payment of a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, per annual, free of income tax, on called up capital. The retiring directors are Messieurs H Banks, WG Gibbons and WJ Sawyer who are eligible and offer themselves for re-election, no other nominations have been received, these gentleman will accordingly be declared elected. The annual meeting will be held at the law association-rooms, cook street on Thursday next.


LEDDY JOINS GRIMSBY TOWN.
Hull Daily Mail-Saturday 19 May 1923
Chesterfield Town on Friday afternoon transferred Henry Leddy. the centre-half, to Grimsby Town. Teddy, who formerly played for Everton. recently brought an action against Chesterfield club to enforce a wages agreement, and won an appeal when the judge in the County Court decided against him. He is big, powerful player.

HENRY LEDDY JOINS GRIMSBY TOWN
May 19, 1923. Hull Daily Mail
Chesterfield Town on Friday afternoon transferred Henry Leddy the centre half, to Grimsby Town. Leddy, who formerly played for Everton recently brought an action against Chesterfield club to enforce a wages agreement, and won an appeal when the judge in the County Court decided against him. His is a big powerful player.

HERBERT YOUNG
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, May 22 1923
Bee’s notes
Herbert Young, the Everton “A” player, who also had a number of runs in the Central League team, has been signed by Aberdare, of which club Frank Bradshaw, the old Evertonian, is now manager. Young showed distinct promise when with Everton.

T. MAYSON AND HENRY LEDDY
The Burnley News- Wednesday, May 23, 1923
t. Mayson, who last season assisted Aberdare at inside left, who played for Burnley for several seasons, leaving in October, 1912, has been appointed manager of the Pontypridd club.
Grimsby Town on Friday afternoon completed arrangements with Chesterfield Town for the transfer of Henry Leddy the centre half back, whose wages agreement with the Chesterfield club was recently the cause of litigation. Chesterfield a few days ago announced that theycould not afford to retain Leddy, and Mr. George Fraser, the Grimsby manager, at once opened negotiations with the club and the player. Leddy was formerly with Everton, and his Chesterfield engagement was for a period of two years. He is 5ft 11in., and weights 13st.

NEW STAND TO COST £27,000
May 25, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
At the Everton Football Club meeting last night at the law-rooms, Cook Street, Mr. Archibald Leitch the football architect presented a model of the proposed stand to be built in a year time on the Bullens roadside of Goodison Park stands. It was explained that the new stand would accommodate 4,900 people seated and the underneath there would be convered accommodation for 10,000 people, which would mean a distinct gain to the club and comfort to the spectators. It was felt that the club should move as soon as possible, but owning to the lean year experienced, the directors had decided to wait for a year before proceeding with the work The shareholders through Mr. Wright passed a vote of thanks to the directors for spendid work they had done during the season.
Mr. W.C Cuff chairman was support by Messrs. AR Wade, WS Sawyer, A. Coffey, E. Green, J, Sharp, w. banks and w gibbons, Mr. cuff expressed sorrows at the loss of their director Mr. Charles Dickinson and a vote of condolence to the widow was passed. Mr. cuff outlined last season's work and said at one point they had collected 26 points from twenty-eight matches and afterwards, they took 21 points from fourteen matches, since the inclusion of Cock McBain and Troup the players welded into a fine team and they could look to the future with every confidence. Gate receipts had gone down through severe unemployment, but he was sure that next season their attractive side would draw large gates. He congratulated Liverpool upon their victory and said they had performed a remarkable feat. He congratulated Mr. jack sharp, their co-opted director up on his new post as captain of the Lancashire cricket. There was debit balance of £750 due to the amount of money necessary to buy new players. They had paid £126 journeys after players, and would always go for the right type and for the man who would fit the Everton style of play. The accounts were passed and a divided of 5 per cent declared. It transpired that the estimated cost of the new stand was £27,000 and that it was possible there would be parking for motor cars, on the present position where the team indulges in shooting practice. Mr. Tom McIntosh, secretary announced that the following players had been signed for the next season: -
Goalkeepers, Fern, Harland, backs, Raitt, McDonald, Livingstone, Downs, Weller, Caddick, half-backs Peacock, McBain, Hart Fleetwood, Brown, Reid, Grenyer, McCrea, Rooney, forward Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock Chadwick, Troup, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Williams Harrison, Wall, and Virr

FOOTBALL CLUB’S NEW STAND
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, May 25, 1923
EVERTON’S HAPPY ANNUAL MEETING
Everton F.C lost £730 on the year due to the excessive amount of money necessary for the purchase of new players. They are smiling, and judging by the happy state of affairs at the animal meeting last night they view next season's outlook with the greatest possible calm. They have no new players to report, and it was announced that they had gone 126 journeys and viewed over 400 first-class players. " but." Mr. Mr. Cuff. " we want players of the Everton stamp, and we want an attractive as well as a capable side." The meeting was novel in two ways. First, Messrs. Banks, Sawyer, and Gibbing were re-elected without a vote—a thing almost unheard of in the pestilential times of Everton annual meetings. Secondly, the meeting was asked to look on a model of the new Bullens-road stand, which is to cost £27,000. Mr. Archibald Leitch, the football architect, presented the model, to be built in a year's time. It was explained that the new stand would accommodate 4,900 people seated. and that underneath there would he covered accommodation for 10,000 people—which would mean a distinct gain to the club and comfort to the spectators. It was felt that the club should move as soon as possible, but, owing to the lean year experienced, the directors had decided to wait for a year before proceeding with the work. The shareholders, through Mr. Wright, passed a vote of thanks to the directors for the splendid work they had done during the season. Mr. W. C. Cuff, chairman, was supported by Messrs. A. R. Wade. W. J. Sawyer, A. Coffey, E. Green, J. Sharp. W. Banks. and W. Gibbons. Mr. Cuff expressed sorrow at the loss of their director Mr. Charles Dickinson, the shareholders stood in silence for a minute as a tribute to his memory, and a vote of condolence to the widow was passed. Mr. Cuff outlined last season's work, and at one point they had collected 26 points from twenty-eight matches, and afterwards they took 21 points from fourteen matches. Since the inclusion of Cock, and Troup, the players had welded into a fine team and they could look to the future with every confidence. Gate receipts had gone down through severe unemployment, but he was sure that next season their attractive side would draw large gates. He congratulated Liverpool upon their victory, and said they had performed a remarkable feat. He congratulated Mr. John Sharp, their co-opted director, upon his new post as captain of the Lancashire Cricket Club. The accounts were passed and a dividend of 5 per cent. declared. Mr. Tom McIntosh, secretary, announced that the following players had been signed for the coming season:— Goalkeepers'—Fern and Harland. Backs.—Raitt, McDonald, Livingstone, Down, Weller, and Caddick. Half-backs. Peacock, McBain, Hart, Fleetwood, Brown, Reid, Grenyer, McGrea, and Rooney. Forwards, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup, Parry, Miller, Forbes, Williams, Harrison, Wall, and Virr. The Chairman referred to the loss of their director. Mr. Charles Dickinson, and the shareholders stood in as a tribute to his memory. Another point is that Everton have a thought for making the present kicking-in portion of the ground into a park for motor-cars.

ALL WELL WITH EVERTON
Athletic News- Monday, May 28, 1923
As was the case last year there was not a jarring note at the annual meeting of the Everton Football Club. The agenda was completed in just over half an hour, and though the chairman, Mr. W. C. Cuff, reported a loss of £730 on the year working, due to heavy transfer fees for players, and £4,000 less gate receipts compared with the previous season, no questions, other than those of a helpful nature, were asked. Mr. Cuff expressed sorrow at the loss the Board had sustained by the death of Mr. Dickinson, and vote condolence was passed to the widow. Congratulations the Liverpool club on their great achievement, and the co-opted member of the Board. Mr. John Sharp, on his new post as captain of the Lancashire club, were warmly appreciated by the shareholders. Owing to the poor results of the early portion the season, the directors entered into competition for high-class players, and the transfer fees were responsible for the year’s adverse balance. The chairman placed before the shareholders scheme that they would embark upon the close season of 1924. A model of the proposed new stand on the Bullensroad side was on view. The new structure provides seating accommodation for 4,900, while underneath will be terracing to give an additional 10,000 to the present holding capacity of the ground.

A BONESETTER FROM GARSTON
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, May 31, 1923
RAMARKABLE CURES REPORTED FROM AMERICA
The remarkable bone-setting cures effected by a former Garston man, Mr. Wignall, are exciting a great deal of interest in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. and the Press there are devoting considerable attention to his work. Mr. Wignall, who left Liverpool for America in 1919, at one time acted trainer to the Garston Gasworks Football Club. Even at that time he gave evidence of his peculiar gifts, and his successful "cases” included Jewett, the Everton footballer. Since living in Newcastle (Penn.), however, his skill has become more widely known, and the avenue in which he lives is said to be filled with the automobiles of persons who come to consult him.
KIRSOPP FOR NEW BRIGHTON.
EX-EVERTON FORWARD FIXES UP WITH NEW LEAGUERS.
New Brighton, now having got their membership in the Third Division Northern Section, are setting their house in order for the coming season. W. Kirsopp, inside forward, and late of Everton, Bury and Grimsby Town, signed on for New Brighton this morning.

 

 

 

May 1923