There have been two interesting changes in nomenclature in connection with Merseyside Rugby clubs. Doubtless as the result of the war the Club known as the Aliens has resolved to change its name to Sefton, which is a popular choice. The other old team with a new name is Port Sunlight, until this season the Cosmopolitans.

Tyldesley visited the Aliens' ground on Saturday, and scored 22 points to Aliens (now Sefton) nil. The wet ground made play very scrappy at times, but tackling was very keen on both sides. Tyldesley started, but up to quarter-time the score stood at nil. Dowling, for Tyldesley, opened the score with a fine try, Anderson failing with the place kick. Immediately afterwards Quinn added another, the kick failing. Tyldesley then assumed the aggressive and only keen tackling on Sefton's part saved further scoring. Dowling added another try a minute before half-time, Hodson kicking a goal. The score at the interval was Tyldesley 11 points, Sefton nil.

Tyldesley monopolised the game in the second half, but there were some good attempts by Hodgson, Stephen Crawford, and Hutchings, who were the best on the Sefton side. Buffey and Almond added tries, the place kick failing in both cases, and five minutes from full time Dowling ran over and converted. On Tyldesley's side Dowling, Hudson, Carr, Quinn and J. Anderson played very finely, and Tyldesley fully earned their victory.

Under the auspices of the Bristol arid District Rugby Combination a smoking concert was held at the Crown and Dove Hotel last night, When Mr. W. J. Smith, the late honorary secretary of the organisation was the recipient of a handsome present. Mr Smith who left Bristol a few months ago to take up an important position at Liverpool was well-known an local Rugby and Cricket circles and there was a large attendance at the concert which was presided over by Mr J. Milburn, president of the Gloucestershire County Rugby Union and Chairman of the Combination. Those present included Messrs E. S. Bostock- Smith (Chairman of the Bristol Rugby Club), J. Gates (secretary Bristol Combination), A. Harris (treasurer, Bristol Combination), E. Seymour-Bell (Clifton R.F.C), J. Tucker, F. Crooks, F. Feltham (Bristol Rugby C1ub), C. Browning and J. Feltham (Bristol Referees' Society), and many other gentlemen well-known in Rugby circles. There was an excellent musical programme which was much enjoyed.

Mr. Milburn in presenting to Mr Smith a handsome solid silver tea service, said the recipient was worthy in every way of the good wishes of Rugby enthusiasts. He had worked long and well and had played the game as well as worked for it. Every club in Bristol was represented that evening and that was a good sign for he had done all the drudgery work for some years. The fact that the presentation was subscribed for by the members of the local clubs spoke in itself of the appreciation they all had of his services. He was on the County Selection Committee and the County Executive and on those bodies he was missed. Mr. Seymour-Bell, secretary of the Clifton R.F.C. spoke of the work Mr Smith had done and eulogised his services to the Rugby code. Mr Smith who was received with musical honours, returned thanks for the splendid presentation and reception accorded him. It was big wrench to leave Bristol. All he had done was a labour of love, and he had received splendid support from everyone. He urged them to keep the Combination going at its high standard. His service with that body had been of extreme happiness.

Mr. W. J. Smith, who for some years past has been actively identified with local Rugby, is leaving Bristol in order to take up a lucrative appointment in Liverpool. He goes with the best wishes for his future from every lover of the sport in the city and county. He will be hard to replace. He has been an ideal secretary to the Bristol Combination, combining enthusiasm with tact and wise judgement. For years he has been a member of the Bristol Club, and before the war, as last year, played regularly for the premier team. He was the Combination representative, with the President, the Gloucestershire County Union, and wherever he has worked he has been held in high esteem. Good luck, "Billy " !

New Brighton 2nd benefited by a greater knowledge of the game in the match with Sefton at Rake-lane, and won by three penalty goals (9 points) to nil. All the goals were kicked by Luya, who played strongly as full-back. Jackson, an old Irish international, turned out for New Brighton for the first time.

The forwards on both sides had most of the play, and throughout the first half there. not much to choose between them. The only points scored before the interval came five minutes after the start front Luya's first penalty goal. Kay was coming into prominent notice on behalf of Sefton, but a few minutes before the whistle went he was pulled up while making a determined attempt to reach the line, and had to retire injured. O'Donnell, one of the forwards, did useful work, and Hutchings' kicking baffled the New Brighton men several times.

Turner and Armstrong (three-quarters) and Turnbull and Taylor (forwards) did well for the home side, whilst Luya's accurate shooting and vigorous defence proved of considerable service.

Daily Courier 11/10/1920

Sefton were beaten by the Old Salfordians at West Derby by nine points to nothing. The margin of three tries between the teams did not represent the visitors' superiority. The Sefton men were somewhat lacking in finish, but at the same time tribute must be paid to the fine work of Stewart, the Salfordians' full back whose play was a feature of a hard and always interesting game. Sefton had the better of the play in the first half, but they could not get the all important points. In the second half Salford did most of the attacking and tries were scored by F. Hampson, Balderstone, and Howarth. The tries generally were the outcome of lose rushes and in this respect the Salford eight were very good.

Result: Old Salfordians, 3 tries (9 points); Sefton, nil

Had Fylde had their full complement in their match with Sefton at West Derby, they would undoubtedly have carried off the honours. As it was they battled throughout with thirteen men in a rather scrambling game which ended in a pointless draw. Fylde are a fairly good side and their superior weight aided them considerably in their uphill fight. In the first half Martinez made Sefton's best effort, but Rothwell downed him at the finish. On the other hand Wilkinson narrowly missed dropping a goal for the visitors. In the second half, Fylde struggled gamely with their depleted forces and twice were all but over the Sefton line. The end came, however, without a solitary point being registered. Bellamy, Martinez, Streddon and Stephens were prominent for Sefton, while for Fylde, Rothwell at full-back was very sure and tackled well, and Heap, Parkes, Hopewell, Robinson, and Wilkinson were the best of the others.

At West Derby. The School had much the best of matters in the opening half, and, playing downhill, gained tries through Moore, Bone, Farrel, and Emerson, but none was converted. Crossing over with a 12 points lead, Bone added a further try, but his place kick fell short. Robinson responded with a meritorious try for Sefton, who were beaten by 15 points to 3.

Sefton were not well represented for their match with St. Helens Old Boys, who proved too good for them, especially in the back division. Davies dealt with many rushes by the Sefton forwards and played a capital full-back game. Milligan opened the score for St. Helens, and then led up to a try by Howell. In the second half St. Helens improved on their score of 11 points, Lyon registering four tries, and the final score was 23-nil in favour of St. Helens.

Daily Post 25/10/1920

For the major portion of the game at Victoria Park, where Sefton were the visitors, there was only one team in it. In the first half Sefton were rarely out of their own territory. This was not so much the result of Southport's play as of the inefficiency of Sefton. Scott was the first to get over, but the goal-kick was from an extremely difficult angle, and J. Twynne was not to be blamed for failing. Before the interval, Scott and Guest scored between the posts, and Gifford easily added the extra points. Sefton did better in the second half, Bellamy grounding the ball behind the uprights. Miller, however, placed wide. Irving put Southport further ahead with a drop goal, but Gifford and Twynne failed from tries by Walker and Buck. In all departments Southport were the cleverer side. Result: Southport, 23; Sefton 3.

The above teams met at Pembroke on Saturday last in the first round of the Knock-Out Cup competition, where, under excellent weather conditions, and before a large attendance Pembroke, after a hard game, qualified for the second round.

Llangwm set the ball rolling, for Hutchings to return to touch at mid-field. From the line out Llangwm gained ground, and soon had play in the homesters' 25. Pembroke soon returned, and play was up and down the field, both sides at times appearing dangerous. Pembroke were eventually let in by Morgan, Llangwm's outside half, misfielding a high kick; the homesters were quick to take advantage, and Weir crossed with a try, to which they failed to add the extra points. After the drop out Llangwm returned to the attack, and kept Pembroke busy defending, several scrums ensuing in Pembroke territory, from which both teams had a share of the ball. Llangwm, however, were smart breaking up, and never gave the homesters a chance to clear. Shortly from a scrum just outside the Pembroke 25 line, Pembroke heeled, but failed to get the ball away, the visitors' winging forwards dribbling the ball away for Morgan, their outside half to pick up the ball, and swerve past the full back, and drop near the posts with a good try, which they failed to convert. After the drop out Llangwm returned to the attack, and were again looking dangerous, when J. Powell cleared for the homesters with a fine dribble, enabling them to bring play into Llangwm territory. A free kick eased the situation for Llangwm, and they soon brought play to the home line again, where they kept up an attack for a while, until Pembroke gained a little, when some long exchanges ensued eventually finding touch about mid-field. From the ensuing line out, Llangwm, regained a little, but were held up for a scrum, heeling from which they got going, and a try looked imminent, the visitors' wing having no one to beat, his centre having drew the defence, but he failed to take a very bad pass. Shortly after a free kick eased the pressure on the home line, and enabled them to attack. They, however, let themselves get penalised, and the kick brought play back again, when one of the Pembroke backs mis-fielding, a race for the ball ensued, and Lewis, for Pembroke, just managed to save a try by kicking the ball out of play behind the home goal. In the ensuing scrum Llangwm were penalised, and this enabled Pembroke to get out of a tight corner just before the whistle sounded the end of half with both teams a try each.

From the start of the second half Llangwm played a losing game by drawing two men from the scrum. Pembroke were easily able to control the scrums against six men and they early brought play into Llangwm 25, where the visitors being penalised for "feet up" Lewis made a good attempt for goal from an awkward angle. Pembroke now kept up the attack, and made several attempts to cross the visitors' line by opening the game but their attempts at passing were poor. Hutchings, who was now playing at outside half, being the only one of their backs who showed any idea of giving a pass. Llangwm gradually forced play to mid-field, but the homesters soon returned through J. Powell breaking through, and making for the line in fine style, was forced to touch near the visitors' line. Shortly after this Llangwm were penalised twice within five minutes, and both kicks were from easy positions for kicking a goal, but Phillips punted instead, thus Pembroke lost a chance of obtaining a lead earlier. Pembroke now tried some more bouts of passing, and one excellent opening made by Hutchings enabled them to get going in fine style, and a try looked certain, but Weir on the wing fumbled an easy pass. Pembroke continued attacking, except for a few breaks by Llangwm, but they failed to get into the home territory more than once, but Pembroke soon forced them back, and a scrum ensuing under the posts, Llangwm were penalised for not putting the ball in the scrum straight. This enabled Pembroke to add three points though Lewis. Shortly after the whistle sounded with Pembroke 1 try 1 penalty goal (6 points); Llangwm, 1 try (3 points).

Llangwm held their own in the first half, the game was anybody's up to half time. Mistaken tactics in the second half was the cause of their defeat. In Rugby, attack is the best de fence, but Llangwm apparently thought otherwise. At the start of the second half they put Pembroke in a position to keep up an attack, and themselves in a position of being unable to attack, by drawing two forwards from the scrum. They meant, apparently, to keep their line intact, but if so, they were continually placing themselves in danger by several times getting penalised inside their own 25. If they had had a lead there might have been some sense in these tactics, but under the circumstances, and in view of their play first half, one finds it difficult to understand their method, unless they wanted to bring Pembroke to Llangwm by making a draw.

There was not much to choose between the teams in the first half. Neither sets of backs were great, but Pembroke were slightly better in defence. Morgan for Llangwm and Hutchings for Pembroke, were the best of the backs. In the second half Hutchings played a great game at outside half. He tried to set his backs going and made some good openings, and the way he got down to rushes many times stopped Llangwm breaking away. Both full backs fielded and kicked well. Of the forwards, J. Powell for Pembroke, and Bryant for Llangwm, were the best. The packs as a whole were evenly matched until Llangwm started playing nine backs. Pembroke, however, both at attack and forward, were given too much to fly kicking. Twice in the first half they nearly let Llangwm through by it. Pembroke deserved to win, on the day's play, but if Llangwm had adopted different tactics a different score might have resulted.

Force of circumstances compelled the Sefton organisation to migrate to the northern side of the West Derby village, and their new pitch is far removed from being an ideal playing field. Notwithstanding this handicap, and also that of playing one man short, Liverpool "A" were victorious to the extent of 5 tries (15 points) to 1 penalty goal 2 tries (9 points).

The visitors were the cleverer in the three-quarter line, where Gedge was very successful in turning to good account the clever work of his confreres. The Liverpool pack were slow in breaking up, whilst the Sefton halves were inclined to hold the leather too long and stultified the efforts of their forwards.

Sefton opened the score through Ellis, who landed a goal from a free kick. Liverpool replied with a forward movement, succeeding which Maxwell made a try. Shortly before the interval Brown regained the lead for Sefton by registering a try. Clever handwork by the visiting three-quarters enabled Gedge to score a try. Forster next dashed over the Sefton lines, whilst Gedge scored another try, but no goals were kicked.

The game between Sefton and Heaton Moor, at West Derby, was scrappy in more senses then one, both sides exhibiting undue heat. Play throughout was almost wholly confined to the forwards, neither line of threes showing anything like cohesion. In the first half Ellis kicked a penalty goal for Sefton, but Ramsden replied with two tries for Heaton Moor which, however, remained unconverted. Both sides were level at halftime with 6 points each. There was little between them in the second half until Hallet ran over and gave Heaton Moor victory by 9 points to 6 after a rather poor game.

 Daily Post 13/3/21

Bidston beat Sefton A in a hard-fought game on the latter's ground by a goal and two tries (11 points) to a try (3 points). In the first half Sefton were superior in attack and Perrin scored a try. There would have been more scoring but for some resolute tackling by Parry, the Bidston full-back. In the second half, however, Bidston improved, and tries were scored by Galloway, Price, and Woodward, the latter also converting.

The visiting three-quarters were a better lot than Sefton's in that their handling was much superior and their running stronger, while Price and Poe showed a good understanding. Among the forwards Pavillard, A. Taylor and Cooper were prominent. Dr. O'Sullivan, at full-back for Sefton, played a sterling game, and in the second half undoubtedly saved his side from defeat. Bayliss gave his rear division the ball on numerous occasions, only to see it lost through faulty handling. The home forwards were outplayed in the loose, but worked hard, especially Perrin and Ledger. During the scrums the ball was rarely brought out cleanly, a general fault of second-class rugger.

Result:- Bidston 11 points, Sefton A. 3 points.

Teams.-Sefton A: Dr. O'Sullivan; Thompson, Millington, Hudson, Davey; Bayliss, M'Gibbon; Ledger, Perrin. Williams, J. A. Cass, Rimmer, Mackenzie, Martinez, Jenkins.

Bidston-Parry; Burns, Ellam, Woodward, Galloway; Price, Poe; Cooper, Hudson, Pavillard. Williams, Rylls, H. Taylor, A. Taylor, Hinson.

 Daily Post 4/4/21

Tyldesley 3-5......30 Sefton 0-0.......0

TYLDESLEY continued their winning Sefton, whom they by 30 points to nil. Early Tyldesley asserted their superiority, and maintained it throughout, although they had to face the stiff breeze in the second half. Tyldesley showed much better combination than in their previous matches, the passing of the backs being an outstanding feature of the game. Tries were scored by Lawson (2), Kenyon (2), Higham (2), Ratcliffe and Quinn, and Hindley kicked three goals.

  Daily Post 19/9/21

The start made by Sefton will not discourage the officials of the club. The enthusiasm is there, as is shown by the fact that probably four teams will be out regularly, and the players are nearly all young. Only sound coaching is needed and I believe that department is in capable hands. We may hear much more of Sefton in a year or two.

Opening play in the match at Bebbington between Port Sunlight and Sefton was dull. A bad kick across the field by a Sefton back gave Lockhart possession with a clear field, and he registered an easy try. Martin took the kick, the ball striking the goalpost on the wrong side. Lockhart soon afterwards again got over, the place kick failing. After the interval the home team monopolised the play, Sefton backs being unable to get going. After a try by Gordon, Martin scored a penalty goal. Lockhart followed with a fine drop goal. Then Gordon again got through, Marsden this time took the kick and the ball hit the post for the second time. Corkhill added two further tries. Result: Port Sunlight 24pts., Sefton nil.

    Daily Post 14/11/21

Heaton Moor met Sefton at Heaton Moor. Early in the game a try was scored by Thompson. Nelson scored a try which Y.Holloway converted. In the second half Talbot scored a try and Hallet and G.Holloway each added improved tries.

Result:- Heaton Moor, 1 goal 3 tries (14 points); Sefton, 1 try (3 points).

   Daily Post 21/11/21

Liverpool Football Echo 26/11/21

Liverpool had a strong side out, including Batty and Storey of the county. The ground was covered with snow, and the game started late. A somewhat scrappy first half ended in favour of Sefton, Dalton scoring the only try, which Perrin converted.

Half time Sefton 5 pts., Liverpool 2nd 0.

Final -Sefton 11 pts., Liverpool II. 0.

At Riversdale-road. Nelson immediately broke through, and was pulled down on the Liverpool line. Scotson from a scrum picked up and scored with a fine try, Foggo missing with the kick. After this the game became very fast, Maybury being brought down by Damsell when appearing dangerous. A few minutes after Wynn Evans got a fine try and equalised matters. Taylor missed with the kick. Finegan and Munce, in a fine passing bout, ran through, when the whistle sounded.

Halftime.----Liverpool 3 points, Sefton 3 points.

On resuming a stiff battle took place without either side scoring.

Final.-Liverpool III. 3 points, Sefton II. 3 points.

A fast game was seen at Riversdale-road in spite of wretched conditions, and a draw of a try each fairly represents the run of the play. Taylor and Maybury led several dangerous attacks for Liverpool but were held up by an excellent defence. From a scrum Scotson secured and dashed over the Liverpool line for a try, which Foggo failed to convert. The try was scored equalising by Wynn-Evans, who eluded all the opposition. In the second half both sides played well, but the defences prevailed.

At Aigburth, Liverpool fielded a strong A team, which included Batty and Storey of the first team, but they failed to adapt themselves to the conditions, and Sefton won.

It could not be said that the visitors played good football but they kept together and took the ball with them whereas Liverpool adopted the wrong tactics and fed the backs, who were helpless on snow-covered ground. Dalton scored the first try and Perrin, who was an outstanding figure, converted it, kicked the penalty goal, and scored the other try.

Result:- Sefton 11 points, Liverpool II. 0.

Daily Post 16/1/1922

At West Derby. Play opened evenly, but Sefton gradually obtained the upper hand. Outhwaite crossed, but lost possession. Brown made amends shortly afterwards by crossing at the corner. Perrin failed at goal. Daulman (junior) added a second try, which Hutchings converted with a fine kick.

The major portion of the second half was spent in the vicinity of the Sunlight line, but some very fine defensive work by Gordon kept the homesters out. Browne eventually added another try, the goal-kick failing. From the centre line Gordon broke away, transferring to Lockhart, who, running equally well, scored a fine try at the corner. The same player converted with a magnificent shot.

Daily Post 30/1/1922

The representatives of the colliery village visited West Derby and defeated Sefton by 5 tries (15 points) to 1 try (5 points).

A strong forward line enabled the visitors to gain the victory, although in the later stages of the game the home back division weakness enabled the visiting threes to augment the score. Tyldesley were first to attack, and Cheetham picking up smartly sent out to Blood, who made a try. Dowling failed at conversion. Perrin, a Sefton forward, showed considerable command of the ball in dribbling over the Tyldesley line and registering a try, which, however, he failed to convert. Just before the interval J. Lewis scored a try for Tyldesley from a forward movement, the goal kick again proving futile.

Play in the second half ruled mainly in the visitors' favour, and tries were made by Kenyon (2) and Lawson, but all three goal kicks were unsuccessful. Hutchings narrowly missed kicking a penalty goal for Sefton.

The defeated side were weak and indecisive in their tackling and whilst Herring kicked well at full-back he failed to stem the rushes the opposing forwards. Redhead was clever at the base of the scrum, and Browne the best of the three-quarter line. Perrin and G. W. Brown were the most prominent forwards. Tyldesley were best represented by Fearnley at full-back, Kenyon and Blood in the three-quarter line, and Dowling and Jack Quinn in the forwards.

Daily Courier 20/2/1922

Playing Sefton II., Bidston, the local senior side ran up a score of 1 goal 5 tries (20 points) to 1 try (3 points). The visitors, although mostly overplayed, kept their opponents' first-half score down to two unconverted tries by Price. After the resumption, Bidston had all the play and scored tries through Woodward, Parry, Pavillad, and Porter, whilst Price placed one goal. Nearing the end, Sefton made a big effort to score and recorded a try

Result :-Bidston 20 points, Sefton II. points.

Daily Post 20/2/1922

Although Sefton beat Kersal at West Derby 1-1 (8 pts.) to 1 try (3 pts.) the score does not represent the run of the play, which was for the most part in favour of the visitors. They played but 14 men throughout the game, and this disability probably lost them the game, as their three-quarters were cleverer than the Sefton quartet, who were lacking in cohesion. Herring defended well for Sefton, and Scotson was clever at half-back, whilst Perrin and Brown were outstanding players in the pack. Sefton were quickly placed on the defensive, but a forward carried play to the Kersal territory, where Simons sent out Thompson, who made a try. Perrin failed to convert. Sefton were awarded a penalty, but Perrin's kick went wide of the mark.

Early in the second half clever hand work enabled Brown to make a try, which Perrin converted. Kersal were seen to better advantage at this stage, and Howarth was held up when within a few yards from the line. He scored a try a few minutes later from a passing movement by Dawber, Barker, and Harris. Robinson failed at conversion.

Daily Post 27/2/1922

These teams met at Meadow-lane, West Derby, on Saturday. The visitors fielded a fairly strong side, but Sefton, whose performances have greatly improved on previous seasons, were able to stem the visitors' attacks and win by the only score of the game. In a bustling first half neither side scored, but soon after the resumption H. Perrin, a forward, got over for Sefton, the same converting with good kick. St. Helens Old Boys tried hard to get on level terms, but the Sefton defence held. Both sides mulled some good openings. Keen tackling was one of the chief features of a good game.

Result:- Sefton 5 points, St. Helens O.B. nil.

Daily Post 27/2/1922

Sefton journeyed to Ashley to meet Bowden Rangers, and suffered defeat, after a strenuous game, by 9 points to 8. Bowden opened strongly, and after pressing heavily Fare kicked a penalty goal. Bowden continued to press, and Waite scored an unconverted try. Sefton gradually got the advantage towards the interval, and Perrin scored a try, which he converted. On restarting Sefton had slightly the better of the play, and Perrin early gave them the lead with an unconverted try. Towards the close Bowden redoubled their efforts, and an unconverted try by Pearce again placed them ahead.

The game, though strenuously contested, was lacking in the finer points. Both sets of forwards seemed more or less content to keep the ball at their toes, and it was rarely the backs got a chance of showing their merits. Bowden had the advantage forward, but in what little was seen of the three-quarters Sefton were superior. Forward, Sefton were best represented by Brown, Perrin, and Dalton, while Hutchings and Redhead played well at half-back, and Croxford and Thompson were the pick of the three-quarters. Herring was very safe at full-back.

Daily Post 13/3/1922

The game opened with a number of midfield scrums in which the 'Hoppers, the quicker-moving side, were superior. The home forwards, however, were held in check by the strong visiting backs. In spite of the wretched ground and weather conditions the game was being well contested. Wiseman made a good run half the length of the field, but was brought down. Two minutes later Wiseman secured cleverly, and left the Sefton backs far behind in a good dash for the line, but the kick at goal failed. Wiseman scored a further try, but again the kick failed.

Towards the end of the half a good passing movement by Preston ended in A. Miller getting over, but Bowden failed badly with the kick.

Half-time--Preston Grasshoppers 0-3-0. Sefton nil

There was no scoring in the second half.

Lancs Post 8/4/1922

Sefton visited Preston on Saturday, where they were again defeated by the Grasshoppers, who fully deserved their win considering that both weather and ground conditions were bad, a fairly high standard of football was given, both teams showing speed and strength, but the slippery ball naturally made passing difficult, so that combination suffered. There were, however, several quite good concerted movements, particularly by the "Hoppers," who ought to have gone further ahead. The home forwards were specially active in the early stages, when only the strong defence of Sefton prevented tries. The "Hoppers" failed to convert each of their tries secured by Miller and Wiseman, and though the victors tried hard to wrest an advantage from some of the inaccuracies of the home men, they were unable to score. Sefton in the circumstances gave quite a creditable display.

Liverpool Daily Post 10/4/1922

In opening their programme against Tyldesley at West Derby, on Saturday, and, incidentally, leading the way in the new season's Merseyside "Rugger," which does not begin in earnest until this week-end, Sefton faced as heavy a problem as they are likely to be called upon to tackle during the next few months. They faced it bravely, and undo a good fight up to a point, but they were no match either in speed or skill or condition for a very well-balanced and capable opposition. Tyldesley won by 5 tries, scored by Hodgson (3), Smith and Hindley, to 1 try, by S. Brown, the St. Helens Old Boys, Lancashire, and North forward, who is helping Sefton in a match or two, and the margin fairly accurately represents the difference between the teams.

Sefton had one piece of very bad luck during the second half, when H. C. G. Webley and F. Porter, trying to field a high ball, collided with such force that the former had his eye cut open and the latter's nose was so badly damaged that he could take no further part in the game. It was during the absence of those two players that Tyldesley scored a couple of their tries though the visitors were at the time playing with such confidence that cou1d probably have beaten down the defence in any case. Confidence was one of the essentials Sefton lacked. They did not quite believe in themselves, and failed to finish at least two very promising movements by hesitancy when the opposition appeared to have been beaten. Possibly the knowledge that they lacked speed in part explained this wavering when the goal-line was in sight, but a clear weakness in attack was exposed.

Within a couple of minutes from the start Nichol picked up smartly from the heels of the pack, and after Lawson made ground Hodson ran in a try near the corner flag. A forward rush again jeopardised the Sefton lines, and Hodson gathered the ball and again scored a try. Dowling hit the upright in his essay at the goal kick. Just prior to the interval the Sefton forwards dribbled in promising style, and from a subsequent line out Brown dashed over with an unconverted try. The second half served to emphasise the superiority of the visitors, not only in play but also in condition, the Seftonians showing evidence of leg weariness. The Tyldesley forwards dominated the game with the result that Smith and Hindley registered tries, whilst a round of passing, in which Quinn, Hindley, Nichol and Hodson participated, enabled the last-named to make another try.

Result- Tyldesley 15 points, Sefton 3 points.

The Tyldesley men were the more experienced and more adaptable side. Their forwards were stronger in the scrummages and at the line-out, and in the open J. Anderson was allowed so much latitude that he was continually opening out the game for his backs. As a consequence Nichol and Lawson at half-back, and a lively three-quarter line had quite a merry afternoon of attacking work, and Fearnley, at full-back, had little opportunity to show the powers that have commended him to some members of the Lancashire Selection Committee.

But Sefton will not be discouraged in falling before a side they could hardly have expected to hold. The forwards, some of whom are rather raw, would soon be developed if a man like Brown, who stood out from the whole field, were able regularly to take charge of them, and there is some good material behind the scrummage. Webley, an old Cheltenham Town boy, played a capital game at stand-off half-back. N. W. Hutchings, if a little short of speed, was sound at centre, and W. D. Herring, is a full-back of promise. On a few occasions W. B. Croxford, playing on the left wing, showed his old qualities, but the pace of other days had gone. H. J. Thompson, on the right wing, is very young, and was too inexperienced successfully to face so smart a winger as Hodgson, who gave one of his cleverest displays. Match practice will remedy some defects in the home team's play, and Sefton should do fairly well with a playing membership of over a hundred, but at present they cannot hope to do more than make a fight with a side of Tyldesley's quality. Teams:-

Sefton.-W. D. Herring, full-back; H. J. Thompson, N. W. Hutchings. H. S. Hutchings and W. B. Croxford. three-quarter backs; H. C. G. Webley and H. W. Scotson. half-backs; J. V. Stephens, S. Brown, F. Porter. H. S. Damsell. J. C. H. Daulman. S. Kay, W. H. Scott and Chadwick. forwards.

Tyldesley F Fearnley, full-back; J. Hodgson, A. S. Hindley, James Quinn and S. R. Kenyon, three-quarter backs; W. C. Nichol and F. Lawson, half-backs: J. Anderson, W.E. Dowling, R. Carr. John Quinn, W. Dutton, J. Leyland, J. Lewis and G.Smith, forwards.

The handling code on Merseyside made its debut at West Derby, where Tyldesley defeated Sefton by 5 tries (15 pts.) to 1 try (3 pts.). The superiority of the visitors was a marked feature of the game, and it was only at full back that Sefton could claim equality. In the forward line Tyldesley were much faster and kept closer contact, whilst the threes exhibited greater speed than their opponents in addition to being more resourceful. W. B. Croxford, the ex-County player, again donned the Sefton jersey as wing threequarter, and whilst his work was clever much of it was notified by his lack of speed. The keen tackling of the Tyldesley brigade prevented the home threes from indulging in many passing movements. At full back W. D. Herring was particularly good, tackling with rare precision and finding touch with long kicks. Scotson and Webley behind the scrum were weak in combination, and the first-named was slow to getting the ball away. Brown and Stephens were the best of a rather light set of forwards. The cleverness of Nichol and Lawson at the base of the scrum, combined with Hodson's strong running, were the main factors in the score of Tyldesley's tries. Fielding was safe at full-back, and Dowling and Leyland strong leaders in a pertinacious and speedy forward line.

The fine spirit which the Rugby game encourages is well illustrated in the case of the Sefton club. Rugger is played in very primitive conditions at West Derby, and has but meagre support from the district, though there is nothing to pay, and all are welcome. Yet Sefton can run four teams, and has a playing membership of a hundred or so keen young enthusiasts.

The club owes much to the untiring work for the game of W.B.Croxford who took the lead in reorganising Liverpool Rugger after the armistice was signed, and who has had a couple of seasons of arduous work as a member of the Lancashire County Selection Committee. With more freedom this term, he is taking a hand in the game again, and his experience must be very valuable to a young side that has learnt not to be discouraged by defeat. A strong feature of Sefton football is the loyalty of the players to their club. Such loyalty merits better fortune.

At the beginning of the season a prominent official of the Tyldesley club did me the honour of saying that the arrangement of certain new fixtures was largely due to the advocacy of the claims of the club. If that be so Tyldesley have not let me down yet. I had the pleasure of seeing them play on the little, out of the way, primitive ground at Sefton last Saturday and, as in each of their previous matches I have attended, they played a fast, clever, and eminently sporting game. "They are keen, but what do you want in a Rugby game ?" said one of their beaten opponents to me after the match.

Manchester Evening Football News 23/9/1922

One of the best achievements in Merseyside Rugger last week-end was the victory of Sefton on the new ground of the Old Salfordians, for the Salfordians have built up a great reputation for home victories during the past two seasons. Though they were without the assistance of S. Brown, who was playing for his own club, St. Helen's Old Boys, Sefton were able to include in their pack Laker, formerly of Sunderland and the Old Whitgiftians, and the forwards played a capital game against their heavier opponents, while the backs utilised their opportunities very smartly, Norman Hutchings being in especially good form.

There has been some little misapprehension as to the reference to the Sefton club's ground at West Derby as "primitive." The playing piece is well enough, and big enough, but it is a field among fields with no appointments save the goal posts and touch flags. The allusion to primitive conditions was made with the idea of showing how admirable the sporting spirit of the members is in face of difficulties.

Liverpool Daily Post 27/9/1922

At the annual meeting of the Sefton R.F.C., Mr. F. Outhwaite, a long-service member of the club who has frequently appeared in Lancashire trial games, was the recipient of a gold watch and chain from the officers and members of the club, on the occasion of his departure to take up an appointment in South Africa. The presentation was made by the new club president. Mr. W. J. Smith, who as senior vice-president succeeds Mr. R. Leigh Knipe, who has held the position for the allotted span of two years.

Sefton will as last year field four fifteens, N. Hutchings, who was the Liverpool District full back in 1920, and who played last year with Ebbw Vale, will lead the first team. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons, from August 22nd to September 16th. The match season opens on the latter date, when Tyldesley visit West Derby.

Daily Post

Dr. F. H. Anderson, ex-captain of Manchester University and Lancashire County Rugby XV., has lost very little time in making his mark in African Rugby football circles. Soon after his return to that country he led his club-the Wasps Wanderers of Pietermaritzburg-to victory in final of the Murray Cup; and the Blue Riband of Natal Rugby. That was on September 24, 1921, the last Saturday of that season.

On May 6 Dr. Anderson played in a Natal trial match for the Rest of Natal v. Combined Durban. Durban won by 18 points to 12 (thanks to superior kicking), but so greatly did the Doctor impress that he was not merely selected to partner W. H. Townsend, the Springbok half-back, but he was actually, on his first selection for Natal, appointed captain of the team in succession to H. W. Taylor, the South African cricket captain, who has now retired from active participation in Rugby football.

The distinction which has accorded Dr. Anderson will be understood better when it is explained that the Natal team selected contains no fewer than five members of the South African side which visited New Zealand last year and of those five one is a former captain.

The Natal team was due to sail from Durban on May 19 for the purpose of playing three Currie Cup matches in the Cape Province, their opponents being the Border, the Eastern Province, and. the Western Province.

To play these three matches the team will have to travel over 2,400 miles, and will be away from Natal 13 days.

Athletic News (F.Hessey Anderson, who occasionally played for The Aliens)

Having won all their matches Hoylake expected to defeat Sefton II. who on their own ground kept the Meols Club in check and effected a draw. The play was of an interesting kind, the teams pulling up a good sporting tussle, whilst scoring was frequent. Schofield got a try for the visitors early on in the game for Rycroft to place an easy goal. Levy responded for Sefton, but the goal w as missed by Morrisey.

The locals were very keen at this point, and Hoylake had to put up a stout defence to save their line. Eventually Glass relieved the pressure, and just on half-time Williams crossed the Sefton line with a try. After the interval Snape got a good try for the home team, but Glass retaliated for Hoylake, and a fast game ended in a draw.

Hoylake II 1 2 11 Sefton III 0 3 9

Daily Courier 9/10/1922

Sefton gained a handsome victory over Prestwich at West Derby and were quite full value for the difference in the score. Prestwich had to field six substitutes, and as a consequence their attack was lacking in cohesion whilst their defence left much to be desired. Sefton on the other hand showed a marked improvement in their tactical work and the Brothers Hutchings had a field day.

During the first half S. Hutchings scored a try whilst his brother Norman registered a try and dropped a goal. Two tries each were made in the second half, one of which Norman Hutchings converted. Rigby made a splendid effort to score for the visitors, who, however, were outclassed.

Sefton II. 41 pts., Prestwich II. 0-0-0.

Courier 16/10/1922

The Old Boys proved too good for Sefton, at Prospect Park, their forwards being heavier and quicker in getting the ball from the scrums. Smith was soon prominent, and after a clever breakaway scored for the Old Boys. The goal kick failed. The Old Boys attacked again but found Herring, the Sefton full back, a hard nut to crack; however they were not to be denied and Arrowsmith forced his way over the line to score an unconverted try. Hoggins, the Old Boys' full back, followed up a long kick and scored, the goal kick failing. Walkden next cut through the Sefton defence and scored, Hoggins converting. From the replay Smith broke through, and, beating half a dozen opponents, scored. In the second half the Old Boys could make no impression on Sefton, who came near to scoring, but Garner's speed saved the situation on one or two occasions. There was no further scoring.

Daily Post 23/10/1922

Played at West Derby, ending in a pointless draw.

Teams:- Sefton "A": Kidd, Ovey, Scotson, Morrisey, Fraser, E A. Martinez (captain), G. Martinez, Kay, Darbyshire, Cornick, Simpson, Snape, H. W. Jones, V. Jones, and Price.

Wigan Old Boys 'A': F. Payne, I. Dodson, G.Scott, H. Scott, H. Booth, J. H. Roberts, H.Baxendale, A. H. Crawshaw, W. Lang, A. R. Martland, J. Lea (captain), H. Peacock, H. Leyland, E. Lupton, and A. Goodyear.

The Wiganers were up against a stiff proposition in that their opponents had not lost a match this season. The game was of a gruelling nature, and only the determined tackling of the visitors kept Sefton out. The brothers Martinez were a clever combination and took a lot of stopping. The Old Boys certainly deserved all praise, especially as they had two tries disallowed.

Wigan Examiner 24/10/1922

The visit of Sefton to Hoylake was productive of a hard game, and although on the losing side Hoylake put up a gallant resistance to the more experienced opposition. For a long time after the start Hoylake were dangerous, and only the keen tackling of the Sefton backs kept them from opening their account. Before the interval Dalton got a try a for the visitors, and, in reply, Schofield was over for Hoylake, being tackled near the line. The play in the second half was fought on similar lines. Sefton made their second try a rather lucky point in some scrambling play. Glass at back gave a creditable display for the losers, whose defeat was due to the superior weight of the opposition.

Courier 30/10/1922

The Old Boys entertained their old friends from Liverpool, and although the game did not reach the usual high standard of play, there were several smart movements, but a strong cross-wind somewhat interfered with accurate handling and kicking. A remarkable feature of the game was that all 17 points were scored in the first half. Teams

Old Boys: A. R. Hoggins, S. H. Garner, V. Bradshaw, N. K. Smith, J. A. Owens, H. Sawbridge, J. Walkden, P. Wild, F. Atherton, J. Hodgkinson, J. Newbie, F. Booth, A. E. Saunders, R. T. Ball, and C. Arrowsmith.

Atherton was soon to the front with a good kick to touch. Following the line out, Bradshaw was off at rare speed, but the move broke down. Sefton went back with a rush, but Sawbridge relieved. The Wigan forwards were getting the ball with Saunders strong in the loose. A clever bout of passing by Sefton looked dangerous for the home side, but the line was saved. A free kick to Sefton further harassed the Wiganers, but Walkden got the ball away, Arrowsmith and Smith got off on their own account, but without the desired result, the Sefton full-back playing a sound game. The visitors again handled the bail nicely, but failed to get over, The Wiganers now had a look in, but smart tackling upset their intentions, the visitors driving back hard, narrowly missing with a drop at goal. The home forwards worked the ball down, Saunders breaking away, and Smith, getting hold, raced over for the Wiganers' first try. Hoggins failing with the kick. From the restart the visiting forwards went with a rush, but Bradshaw picked up, and was only stopped by heavy tackling, appearing to be somewhat shaken up as the result. Garner was looking dangerous when bundled into touch. Following forward work, Booth rushed over for the second try, the place kick again failing. Shortly afterwards Hoggins got in a high kick, and following up at top speed, charged down the reply of his vis-a-vis, and dribbled the ball over for a smart try. Bradshaw went through with a brilliant burst, and handing over beautifully to Smith, he scored his second try, Hoggins narrowly missing the goal. The Sefton forwards got to work and in stopping a rush Sawbridge got a nasty knock on the nose, he having to receive the trainer's attention. The visitors' continued to have more of the game, and got close to the Wigan line, but Newbie kicked out. Half-time found the home team 17 points ahead.

On the resumption, Sefton tried a forward rush, which Sawbridge stopped by finding touch, the line out enabling the home team to open out the game, Bradshaw and Smith indulged in a very smart repassing movement, but Sefton stopped this and counter-attacking with vigour, nearly scored. The home defence was hard put to it. Play getting back, Owen was pushed into touch when close up. Smith came near with a strong effort, but the Sefton backs defended well, the full-back relieving with a powerful kick. Ball was laid out with leg trouble, the game having to be stopped. The Sefton forwards were smart in the loose, putting the Wiganers' again on the defensive. Hoggins carried the ball up, and giving the "dummy," nearly got over. No further score resulted. Result :

Wigan Examiner 24/10/1922

At Riversdale-road, Aigburth, a large attendance witnessed a good game. The teams in the early stages played an even game, but later Liverpool owing to several smart passing bouts by their forwards, were the superior side, Leach scoring two tries. The kicks at goal, owing to the strong wind, were poor.

Daily Post 6/11/1922

The young Sefton Club is now playing five teams almost every week So far the "A" team has the best record, the new Hoylake Club alone having pierced their defence this season. The "Extra" XV has still a few open away dates. On Saturday Preston Grasshoppers will be entertained, and a capital game should be witnessed at the home ground, Meadow-lane, West Derby.

Daily Post 9/11/1922

The meeting of Sefton and Preston Grasshoppers at West Derby provided a rather ragged game, in which the Grasshoppers in the second half were easily the better side and fully deserved their win of a goal and a try (8 points) to nil. Play in the first half was fairly even, and the interval arrived with no score, although Preston always appeared the more likely to score. In the second half the Grasshoppers improved, and Wiseman, who was always prominent, easily ran over a try and a converted try later. Apart from Wiseman, Wilson, Short, and Bone were good for Preston, and Atwater was an outstanding forward. At back for Sefton, Herring, despite the heavy amount of work thrown on him, played steadily and tackled well. Arrowsmith and Hutchings put in some clever individual touches. The forwards were moderate, and the Preston pack mostly beat them for the ball in the scrums. Teams

Sefton.-W. D. Herring; E.O. Dubourg, C. G.H. Webley, W. K. Arrowsmith, J. F. Dalton; N. W. Hutchings (captain), C. A. Redhead; C. H. Mackenzie, H. Brownbill, H. S.Damsell, W. N. Laker, K. S. Bradshaw. J. C.H. Daulman, H. W. Jones, W. H. Dubourg.

Preston Grasshoppers-Wilson; Newsham, Rotheray, Short, Wiseman; Bone; Gardner;

Daily Post 13/11/1922

Until quite close to the finish this match had every appearance of being a pointless draw but in the last few minutes Wiseman, the wing three-quarter of Preston, twice dashed over the Sefton line with tries, one of which was converted. With the exception of the individual brilliance of the player named the sides were evenly matched with neither fifteen showing great aptitude for the passing game. Sefton deplored the loss of N. W. Hutchings who has returned to Aberdare and his absence disorganised the home rear division. W. Herring at full back did not display his usual confidence and the forwards were weak in the scrums. Preston's outstanding players were Wiseman, a three-quarter and I. Wilson at full back and Atwater in the forwards.

Courier 13/11/1922

At Preston. Sefton's unbeaten record was broken at Preston, where, playing two men short, they were defeated by the clever Preston side. A hard and interesting game resulted in a score of 1 goal, 1 dropped goal, and 2 tries to a try. Dixon scored for Sefton, and Snape just failed to improve at a very difficult angle.

 Courier 13/11/1922

At Meadow-lane, West Derby, St. Helens Old Boys winning a keen game by 8 points to 0. If any advantage lay with the home for wards it was nullified by the visiting three-quarters, who passed better than the home lot. A splendid movement started by Thewliss opened the Old Boys' score, Davies running over for a try, which Bridge converted. Sefton were often in the visitors' territory, but movements broke down through weak passing and the resolute tackling of the St. Helens backs, Bridge finding touch well on several occasions. Sefton were penalised for scrum infringements, but Hutchings on several occasions was successful in relieving pressure. In a forward rush in the second half Williams scored a second try for St. Helens, the kick failing. Despite rushes by the home forwards no further score resulted, the visiting defence being too good for the Sefton forwards.

Post 20/11/1922

In their game at Victoria Park, Southport, Sefton won a useful victory by 6 points to 3. Broadbent early on kicked a penalty for the home team and Hutchings succeeded in getting over for Sefton, and although he was not able to convert the try, he made up for the failure a few minutes later by obtaining a goal from a penalty. At half-time the score stood at 6 points to 3 points in favour of the visitors. After the interval no further points were obtained by either side.

Post 27/11/1922

The game at Victoria Park, Birkdale, where Sefton were the visitors, resulted in the small total of 9 points forming the aggregate of both sides put together. Of these Sefton obtained 6. Southport fielded a fairly strong fifteen. J. T. Walker, chosen as back, was transferred to the three-quarter line, H. B. Noon and T. L. Smith officiating at back in the first and second halves respectively. Sefton also made several rearrangements.

Although facing a stiff breeze and bright sun, Southport were the first to achieve anything definite, J. Broadbent converting a penalty soon after the start. Play then favoured Sefton for a time, Dubourg being conspicuous for good work. Eventually N. W. Hutchings got over for a well deserved try, which was not improved upon, and the same player added three more points from a penalty. There was no scoring in the second half, during which Southport held the upper hand. The passing on either side was of uneven merit, the Southport three-quarters especially alternating between smartness and slackness. They certainly showed two or three admirable efforts, in which the ball was swung from wing to wing without mistake, but more often the handing on was faulty. Sefton also showed varied form. The keenness of the tackling on either side left little scope for delay or inaccuracy. There was not much to choose between the packs, the home side possibly being quicker in getting the ball. Broadbent's penalty against the wind was beautifully taken but other similar chances were missed by both sides.

Courier 27/11/1922

The visit of Kersal to West Derby produced a hard and keen game. Kersal attacked strongly for a time, Hutchings on several occasions bringing off timely tackles. The Sefton forwards, well led by J. C. H. Daulman and Bradshaw, rallied, and Kersal were gradually driven back to their own "25." The visitors pressed through both wings, Maddock and Howarth passing well until the latter was pushed into touch. Bond, of Kersal, also picked up smartly from a rush by the home forwards. Hutchings, finding touch well, initiated a movement which resulted in Sefton being awarded a penalty, from which Hutchings put Sefton 3 points ahead before the interval. Jacks, the visitors' scrum half and captain, had his nose injured in a collision. A feature of the second half was the recovery of Kersal after Hutchings had put his side further ahead with another penalty goal. Kersal equalised through Maddock and James, the resultant kick from the latter's try hitting the crossbar. Jacks did not resume, the visitors accomplishing a smart achievement with only fourteen men.

Post 4/12/1922

The Old Boys played the return fixture at West Derby, and were able to put a stronger team in the field than for the past few weeks. The Sefton forwards were a hard playing lot, and struggled grimly to keep the ball from the Wigan backs. Sefton.-N. W. Hutchings, E. O. Dubourg. J.A.Williams, E. R. Mawdsley, H. C. G. Webley, C. A.Redhead, T. F. Scotson, H. S. Damsell, J. C. H. Daulman, H. W. Jones, W. N. Laker, C. H. Mackenzie, H. Brownbill, K. S. Bradshaw, J. F. Dalton. Wigan Old Boys.-A. R. Hoggins, S. H. Garner, N. K. Smith, J. Walkden, F. Hampson, H. Sawbridge, V. W. T. Bradshaw, F. Atherton, A. H. Crawshaw, J. Hodgkinson, J. E. Newble, C. Davies, R. T. Ball, H. Layland, C. Arrowsmith.

The home forwards went off with a tremendous rush, as if they intended to sweep their opponents off the field, and Hoggins making a poor return, the line out was dangerous for the Wiganers. Smith cleared, but Hutchings again his side on the attack, but Dubourg was grounded. Sawbridge relieved the tension with a smart return. The Wigan three-quarters came along in good style, but Garner knocked on. Getting the ball out, the visiting backs again handled nicely, but the home defence hung on. Layland was prominent with a powerful rush, but lacked support. The Wiganers began slinging the ball to some purpose, and Hampson ran over, but the pass was ruled forward. A further quick movement by Bradshaw, Smith and Walkden saw the latter collared on the line with his winger unmarked. With a. rush from a loose scrum, Layland put his side in front, the place kick failing. From the restart Hutchings was prominent, gaining ground with a lovely kick to touch. From a Wigan rush Davies forced the home back into touch, bringing the visitors well down. Play was stopped, Newble getting his face kicked. Forcing the pace, Layland again looked likely to score, but hauled down. The home side got away, but were penalised, Walkden getting well up with the kick. Sawbridge shone with smart defensive work. The ball going back to Hutchings, that player put his side in front with a powerfully dropped goal from nearly the half-way line, an effort which was loudly cheered. Both sides played strenuous football, but half-time arrived with the home side one point in front.

Hoggins had to mark for safety, the home forwards playing with great dash. Ball showed up with a flying tackle that materially helped his side. The Sefton pack were striving to keep the ball from the opposing backs, with Bradshaw endeavouring to open out the game. Redhead was very quick behind the scrum, and caused trouble in the Wigan camp repeatedly. Walkden shot off at top speed, but his pass was intercepted. The home backs retaliated, but Hampson was very watchful. Both teams were urged on by the yells of their supporters, and the pace became a cracker. It became evident the Wigan backs would win if they could only get the ball. Bradshaw cut through in brilliant fashion, but Hutchings luckily ran into his pass when a score looked certain. Hampson knocked-on at a critical moment. Play was stopped for an injury to Sawbridge. The Wiganers were handling cleverly against a desperate defence, Hutchings again saving his side by a quick mark. The visitors now went in front, Walkden going through in great style, the place kick again failing. Following a brilliant movement by Bradshaw, Walkden, and Smith, three parts the length of the field, saw Garner fatally hesitate at the last moment, a splendid chance being lost. A splendidly contested game ended:-

Wigan Old Boys, 2 tries (6 points), Sefton, 1 dropped goal (4 points).

The Sefton forwards saved their side from a much heavier defeat, whilst Hutchings, at full-back, played a great game. Redhead had an afternoon out. Sawbridge was unprotected by the wing forwards. No doubt Smith was glad to have Bradshaw and Walkden back again, for the Wigan back division was more like what the club's supporters are accustomed to. The forwards also packed down much better after a shaky start. Somebody took a strong fancy to Hodgkinson's jersey. Hampson is great in defence, whilst Garner's speed would carry him past the opposition without any attempt at cutting in. After much anxious waiting, it was reported a motor car and three bodies had been washed up on the shore of Pearson's Flash.

 Daily Post 11/12/1922

At Standish. Teams:-Old Boys' "A."-F. Payne, T. McKnight, J, Owens, I. Dodson, H. Booth, Gordon Scott, H. Baxendale, H. Holt (captain), H. Peacock, J. Lea, E. Lupton, A. H. Martland, W. Lang, H. Scott, R.B. Mitchell.

Sefton "A." -Redhead, J. Finnigan, J. H. Morrisey, H. S. Kidd, F. N. O'Hara, E. A. Martinez (captain), H. W. Scotson, H. P. Maskell, D. Simpson, V. Jones, J. McCormick, J. H. Bryan, W. H. Scott, W. D. Price, R. K. Dixon.

A keen game was witnessed, a feature being the excellent tackling. Dodson was soon in the picture with some strong runs, and eventually forced his way over for a try. Martinez, Finnigan, and Morrisey figured in a nice passing movement, but the home defence was good. Baxendale broke through on two occasions, only to be brought down on the line by Redhead, whose tackling was magnificent. The Old Boys were not to be denied, however, and from a scrum Gordon Scott through and scored, Baxendale kicking the goal. Although Sefton pressed hard in the second half, they were unable to score. Bryan and Dixon were of great help to their side, whilst Holt, Martland, and Peacock played well for the Old Boys. Result:

Wigan Old Boys' "A," 8 points; Sefton "A," nil.

Wigan Examiner 12/12/1922

Liverpool Football Echo 30/12/1922

An interesting game at West Derby ended in favour of the visitors by 3 tries (9 points) to 1 goal (5 points). Sefton had a weakened side, the most prominent absentee being N. W. Hutchings, for whom L. Redhead dropped to full back. The bad state of the ground militated against good handling and running, it being essentially forwards' day. T. F. Scotson captained the home side. Liverpool got their first try through J. H. Lloyd, who slipped through the Sefton defence to score, the p lace kick failing. L. Redhead let in Hoole, who scored a second try, which was unconverted.

Despite Laker's absence, the Sefton forwards played well, and after they had got a footing in Liverpool's 25's H. C. G. Webley ran through for them rather unexpectedly, the same player goaling. C. A. Redhead made a good attempt shortly before the interval to drop a goal, but was unsuccessful. In the second half play was very even, H. Carson shortly before the end getting Liverpool's third try. Sefton made several good attempts to score again, but the Liverpool defence was equal to the occasion.

Daily Post 15/1/1923

At Riversdale-road, Aigburth. The visitors after ten minutes' play gained the lead, Martinez scoring a fine try. The goal kick, failed A fine passing bout resulted in Parsons crossing the Sefton line. A. H. Broad added the extra points with a capital place kick. The Sefton forwards, despite several promising attempts, were beaten for possession by the tackling of the Liverpool backs, whose defence was a feature of the game. Liverpool soon proved their superiority, and again scored through Stewart-Brown. Broad, whose fielding and kicking were of great assistance to his side, converted. The visitors continued to gain possession in the scrums, but a few minutes before the end Greenwood added another try, W. A. Smith following with a further try, the kick failing.

Daily Courier 15/1/1923

Birkenhead Park II. were at home to Sefton, who put up a poor defence, from which the Parkites took heavy toll. T. E. Bangor Jones, Yates, Davies and Morris were prominent among the Park scorers. In the first half the home team recorded 14 points, and a further improvement after the interval gave them the preponderance of the attack.

Port Sunlight avenged the defeat sustained at West Derby in December by defeating Sefton by 1 goal (5 points) to 1 try (3 points). Sefton fielded a weak side, and N. W. Hutchings, their captain, is likely to be absent for a long time.

In the first half Sefton had the advantage of a strong wind, and opened the scoring through K. S. Bradshaw, who accepted a chance from a line-out near Port Sunlight's line to cross, the kick failing. The Port Sunlight forwards were the heavier pack and pressed hard in Sefton's 25 for the rest of the first half, but were unable to drive home their advantage.

Port Sunlight had the misfortune to lose two of their forwards after the interval, Dyson and Hughes having to leave the field owing to injuries. Despite this handicap, Port Sunlight, aided by the wind, scored through Bresner, Smith kicking a good goal. Port Sunlight deserved their narrow victory.

Daily Post 5/2/1923

In the return game at West Derby the visitors won by 1 goal 2 tries (11 points) to 1 goal (5 points). Sefton have had a difficult task to find a winning side since the beginning of the year, but they had hoped to inflict a second defeat on South-port. The only score of the first half came in a curious way, Sefton were pressing, and the ball was kicked over the Southport line. J. Finnigan raced over the line to touch down, the Southport players making no attempt to prevent him scoring, evidently assuming he was offside. Mr. R. W. Cubbin, the old Cheshire County player, awarded the try. H.C.G. Webley kicked a splendid goal. This unlucky reverse put Southport on the attack, but up to the interval they failed to again penetrate the Sefton defence.

The visitors outplayed Sefton after the interval, tries being scored by T. Gore (2) and H. B. Noon, C. E. Gibbs converting the latter's try. H. E. Snape led the Sefton forwards well, the weak link in the home side being at three-quarter. Southport's forwards, led by J. Broadbent, played well, Walker and Guest being outstanding players in the three-quarter line. C. A Redhead gave up a good display at scrum half for Sefton, but he was well watched by R. Hayes. Southport deserved to win for their second half rally.

Daily Post 12/2/1923

Sefton were powerless against New Brighton 2nd at Rake-lane on Saturday, and the result was a farcical display of wasted effort. Sefton are a heavy team, and nothing else. They have little or no idea of the game of Rugby football. The ground was in a greasy condition, and it was obvious that progress could only he made by footwork. Sefton had different ideas; each of their men clung to the ball as if it were a bag of gold, and resorted to the roughest of methods to get through the ranks of their opponents. New Brighton were too quick for their friends from the Park, and dealt with them promptly. It is a great pity that Sefton do not combine better, for they have the weight and perseverance.

Early in the first half Sefton pressed heavily, but Pitts saved the situation twice with well-judged kicks. Well into the first half Sefton held the upper hand with sheer force, but eventually the tension was relieved and the New Brighton line was rarely threatened throughout the remainder of the match. Linaker opened the score for New Brighton, but Luya failed to convert. Armstrong came along later with a well-deserved unconverted try. The score at half-time stood at 6-0 for New Brighton.

Play in the second half was more rough than should have been the case. Armstrong and Elkes each scored an unconverted try. Once Sefton rushed the ball over the home line, but in attempting to score one of the visiting forwards fell and missed touching the ball down by inches. Result-New Brighton 2nd, 4 tries (12 points); Sefton. nil.

Wallasey Paper 19/2/1923 (Sefton are a very disappointing side these days Liverpool Echo 19/12/1923)

Applebee's footnote - New Brighton enjoyed game thoroughly according to their Captain McCann and several others of the team

Liverpool University first fifteen had a rest on Saturday, but the second team opposed Sefton II., at Calderstones, and crossed the line on four occasions, Sefton II. being beaten by 12 points to nil. The ground was very heavy and the conditions favoured forward tactics. Liverpool University had the better of all matters through, the home pack working very effectively. Forward rushes brought two tries in the first half, J. S. Logan and J. Proster crossing, neither being converted. In the second half, C. W. Healy got over twice, and Sutherland, the capable scrum half of the University was pulled down on the line after a fine individual effort. Sefton put up a good fight, but were up against superior combination. C.A. Wells, G. H. Mitchell, W.Dodd, and Sutherland were fine for the University, Sefton being best served by J. S. Kidd, J. Morrisey, S.J. Kay, D. K.Simpson, and J. Martinez.

 Daily Post 5/3/1923

The game was played under very bad conditions. N. W. Hutchings made a welcome reappearances for Sefton after an absence of many weeks, and made his presence felt at right centre three-quarter, the ending in a pointless draw. Play in the first half favoured Oldham, whose three-quarters would have probably scored, given better weather conditions. After the Oldham right wing had made a splendid effort to get through, play was mainly confined to work by the respective packs, the Sefton octet, though lighter and weakened by the absence of several players, holding their own.

Arrowsmith had a grand opportunity to score late on in the second half, when he intercepted a pass and had only Thornbarrow, the Oldham full back, to beat. The latter held him up, however, and the chance was lost. Oldham were unlucky in having men off at different times for attention. Sefton gave one of their best displays.

   Daily Post 5/3/1923

The ground at the Upper Park was very heavy, and Sefton with a good forward line commanded the play. In tackling, the Extras were often seen to advantage. Morrisey was very useful for the visitors, scoring two excellent tries and assisting to hold the Park at bay. Scott also recorded a try, and for home side Harvie registered a try.

Sefton gave a very creditable display against a strong Park II. side, despite the fact that they were defeated by 19 pts. to 4 pts. (1 dropped goal). The visitors advantage lay in their three-quarter line and at half-back, and Hutchings and Finigan had a heavy task to stop Robinson and Somerfelt. Park led at the interval by 8 pts. to 0. Robinson opened their scoring, the kick being charged down. Baty got over the left for a second try, Harding this time scraping the inside of the upright, the ball going over. After the interval Ather got a further try for the Park, Somerfelt also ran in a good try between the posts, the place kick being converted. Hutchings who had been probably Sefton's outstanding player, showed a little of his old opportunism when during one of Sefton's raids he picked up smartly and with splendid judgement dropped a well placed goal. A further try to for Park completed the scoring, the score on this occasion being more favourable towards Sefton than that of the previous meeting at the Park.

 Daily Post 12/3/1923

Without Hutchings and others of their usual fifteen, Sefton gave a moderate display against Kersal at Stretford, and after holding the home side to 3 points up the interval they were beaten by 27 points to nil.

Sefton had the assistance at the start of a powerful wind, but their pack found itself over-weighted in the scrums, a circumstance that the side never looked like triumphing over. However, in the first half Sefton had quite a good share of the game, and Barnard the home full-back, once saved from a trio of advancing Sefton forwards, and Dubourg lost a possible chance by essaying a cut-in instead of going straight ahead. Spibey, for Kersel, forced his way over from short range for an unconverted try.

Sefton were clearly out of it in the second half, but their defeat could have been minimised had the general tackling of the side been better. Too often an attempt was made to stop an opponent's progress by head-tackling, and some of the Kersalians took full advantage of this. Jacks (2), Meyron-the best try of the game-James, Howarth, and Barnard (the full-back) crossed the Sefton line in this half, Gourlay kicking two goals.

    Daily Post 19/3/1923

At Meadow-lane, West Derby, Sefton II. were beaten by 3 goals and 2 tries to 1 try. Hoylake were especially forceful in the work throughout the opening half. Bland ran splendidly for a try near the corner flag, and with a long kick Rycroft placed a goal. -Another passing bout gave Holt a try, and, although Sefton rallies, the strong Hoylake forwards, led by Nott, L.T. Brown, and S. Hulme, were the deciding factor. Before half-time Duke put Hoylake further ahead with a fine try, and Rycroft placed another goal. Holt increased the score, and although Sefton made a try in a forward rush, Bland completed a useful victory with a try converted by Rycroft.

Hoylake II., visited Broughton Park III. at Chorlton, where the home team won a well-contested game by 9 points to 3.

Hoylake III., who were at Sefton III., lost by a goal kick, Sefton converting a try against Hoylake's unimproved try scored by Worrall.

  (Liverpool Post 19/3/1923)

Sefton, who were at home on Saturday to St. Helens O.B., gave a very good display forward, and with a little more weight might have won, being only beaten by 2 tries to 1. The heavy going militated against speedy handling, but the visitors had an advantage in the front rank, where Swire, Boardman, and Knowles kept the Sefton forwards on the move. St Helens' first try came following a splendid bout of passing by the O.B. threes, Williams, a forward, taking a pass and going over between the posts. The kick failed. Sefton equalised just on the interval, H. E. Snape, the home captain, converting a penalty kick. The visitors took the lead after the resumption through their fly-half, Cook. Sefton fought hard to gain an equalising try. The visiting threes were were better than Sefton's, the difference forward and at half being very slight. C. A. Redhead, who generally plays scrum-half, had to fall to full-back, where he gave a creditable display.

Daily Post 26/3/1923

In this final article of the season it may not be inappropriate to touch upon the work of some of the junior clubs that are apt to be overlooked during the busy football period. Sefton were the last of the Merseyside clubs to finish their season. They concluded, as they began, with a defeat at the hands of Tyldesley, in a game played in such an admirable sporting spirit that only one free kick was given in the match and that for a scrummage infringement. The Sefton season has not been quite satisfying from the point of view of results.

The first team won only seven and lost twenty-two of the thirty-one matches I played, and had an adverse balance of 182 points. The best work, indeed, was done by the fourth team, who had thirteen victories against nine defeats.

Four teams have been run regularly and a fifth when grounds have been available, so that the club is by no means short of playing members, but injuries have sadly upset the smooth working of the first team, and the difficulties that have had to be faced may be gathered from the fact that of the fifteen players in the first match of the season only two were available for the last match.

A feature of the Sefton club is the youthfulness of its playing membership, a membership that has included during the season representatives of such schools as Ampleforth, Rossall, St. Bees, Liverpool College, The Mount (Chesterfield), Blackrock, Birkenhead, Glasgow High, Whitgift, Denstone, Kingswood, Giggleswick, Merchant Taylors', King William's, Lancaster Grammar School, and others, and of the Universities of Oxford, Liverpool, and Manchester.

With players from so many great Rugger schools steadily gaining in experience the future seems bright enough, especially as they are under the eye of keen, practical, and enthusiastic committee.

That section of the football public which affects to sneer at the bona fides of amateur Rugby clubs will no doubt he interested to know exactly how good-class junior organisation is run. The club in mind plays on a ground on which no gate money can be taken; it runs four teams regularly, and occasionally five and running expenses for the season amount roughly to £150.

This sum is provided almost entirely out of the pockets of the who regard the playing of Rugby Football as so well worth while that they pay all their own expenses and a guinea subscription. In the case of the bigger, "gate" attracting, clubs out-of-pocket expenses are possible, and in some instances the allowances are fairly liberal, but the gibes at "sham amateurism" in Rugby Union football looks very cheap to those who know the finincial sacrifices that are made every week of the season by thousands of young men to whom the delights of playing Rugby football are a more than sufficient reward for the outlay to which they are committed.

Tyldesley registered their twenty-eighth win of the season in accounting for Sefton. The game never reached a high standard, and was for the most part a tame affair. Both sides were weakly represented, Tyldesley being without the County full-back (Fearnley), Hodgson, Dowling, and I. Smith, while Sefton had to solicit the services of two Tyldesley men. During the first half Sefton had the advantage of a stiff post-to-post breeze, but made little use of it, and were content to follow Tyldesley's tactics of keeping the ball tight. They managed to keep Tyldesley out until nearly half-time. When Tyldesley had the wind advantage they completely overran the Liverpool men, and scored no fewer than 27 points. Rarely in this half did Sefton get in their opponents' territory. Morrisey at full-back was safe, and Saunders and Webley were conspicuous players. Tyldesley trygetters were Leyland (2), Ticker, Quinn. Hoskins, Haddey, Lewis, and Blood, and Higham kicked two goals and Prescott one.

  Daily Post 23/4/1923

Sefton were the first of the Liverpool clubs to open the Rugby season on Merseyside, and they are the last to complete their programme. They are due to visit Tyldesley next Saturday, and, though they are not likely to emulate the feats of Sale and Workington, the only clubs that have won on the Well-street ground since football was resumed after the war, they are assured a warm welcome and a good sporting game.

Though they are given the credit by every club that meets them of playing clean and wholesome and usually clever football, the Tyldesley club have lost the whole of their Merseyside connection with the exception of Sefton, who, it has to be admitted, are not quite good enough for them. Since the war Tyldesley have met and have beaten Birkenhead Park, Liverpool, Waterloo, New Brighton, Port Sunlight, and Sefton, but each of the first five clubs have dropped their fixtures.

Port Sunlight are the latest of the Merseyside clubs to decline matches, their explanation being, it is understood, that they are giving up long-distance games. And yet the Cheshire club have arranged with the Old Salfordians and Manchester Y.M.C.A. ! It would be interesting to learn the real reason for the ostracism of an undeniably clever side by the clubs of Merseyside.

At Manchester. Play was very fast, and after some good work by Bradshaw, Prentice got over for a fine try, Webley converting. Prestwich came near to levelling matters, Pendlebury and Pickup going very close but brilliant defence by Pierson and Herring kept them out. From a line out Prentice got possession and ran over for another try, Webley missing the kick at goal.

The second half was hotly contested, play chiefly consisting of loose forward rushes and scrums. Both packs fought hard, and from the Sefton 25 Palmer obtained possession and got over, Pickup converting with a good kick. The final stages were very exciting, both packs playing a fine sporting game. Prentice and Forsyth were the most prominent forwards, while Herring played a brilliant game at full back. Pendlebury at scrum-half for Prestwich was very effective.

(Liverpool Post 1/10/1923)

Sefton entertained Old Salfordians in their first home fixture of the season at West Derby, and a very even game resulted in a win for the visitors by 2 tries (6 points) to nil. Play throughout was of a scrappy nature, neither side showing any combination, the few passing bouts being by the visitors threes. It was from one of these movements that the first try came, Eagles, Williams, and Hurd handling, the last-named getting over at the corner. The same player failed with a difficult kick. Sefton forwards were good, but heeled badly, H. C. G. Webley, this season's captain, and Redfern working hard but with little success. Quinney, for the visitors opened play well on several occasion with swinging passes, the ball coming out of the scrum more often to Ridgeway than Redhead. In a scramble Timms secured a second try for Old Salfordians, which clinched matters, Sefton being unable to reduce the deficit despite some splendid attempts.

(Liverpool Post 8/10/1923)

At Standish. Sefton started well, and for the first few minutes were on the home team's line, being unlucky not to score. The Old Boys, however, soon rallied, and attacked practically the remainder of the game. Sefton backs were weak in attack, and did too much kicking. But for excellent tackling their defeat would have been much heavier. Herring at full-back tackled well, but Hoggins kicked better. Tries were scored in the first half for Wigan by Layland, Hampson and Smith (2); Walkden converted two. In the second half further tries were added by Ross and Walkden.

(Liverpool Post 29/10/1923)

The visitors to Aigburth lost on account of their inability to score in the first half, when, with the wind behind them, they were unable to pierce the Liverpool defence. The home team, chiefly through its forwards, went rapidly ahead after the interval, and won by the margin of 21 points to 3 points. For the score, the Liverpool threes, who were weakened by first team calls, could not thank themselves, for all their tries with the exception of the last, were scored by the forwards. Needham had a great share in the work, for he converted three tries, kicked a penalty goal, and also scored a try. Sefton made their only try when H. C. G. Webley dribbled past Rycroft and transferred to H. S. Kidd, who followed up for a try, which was unconverted. Other tries for Liverpool were scored by Davies, M'Moran, and Brodie, the work of both sets of forwards being very good.

(Liverpool Post 5/11/1923)

In this match at West Derby the Liverpool side opened the scoring with a try by Scott. Sefton replied with a try, the outcome of a clever run by Gibbs. The half gale of wind was responsible for some erratic play, but eventually Sefton went ahead with a try by White, converted by Foggo, and the visitors were well beaten.

Liverpool_IV. 16 Pts., Sefton III. nil.

(Liverpool Post 5/11/1923)

Sefton were the visitors at Ribbleside this afternoon Both teams were somewhat below normal strength. The Hoppers were without Holland and Hartley. Teams:-

Preston Grasshoppers.- L. Curtis; R. Leeming, A. W. Newsholme, H. Harris; R. H. Wiseman; B. D. Bowden, S. W. Gardner; H. Newton, A. Reid, H. W. Pomfret, E. Attwater, R. R. Rainford, C. H. Cottam, G. C. Wilson and C. H. Kain.

Sefton- C. A. Redhead; H. S. Kidd, McInytre, Finnigan, T. W. Taylor; K. S. Bradshaw, C. H. Webley; J. R. Taylor, Prentice, McCormick, Maskell, Mackenzie, Stead, White, and Lockier.

The visitors were the more likely side in the opening stages, but the 'Hoppers were soon dangerous on the right. They found it hard to combine effectively against the quick movements of the Sefton men.

After a period of scrappy play in the Preston half the home left made a pretty advance for Wiseman to be checked just in time. Some well fought midfield play followed, in which both sets of forwards tackled admirably.

The 'Hoppers were now playing a strong game, and several well-developed advances were at last crowned with success when Wilson smartly scored a try, Newton converting. This success came after 20 minutes. Five minutes later Boden converted a try by Rainford.

Sefton, who attacked strongly, could not reduce the lead, and the 'Hoppers were again advancing when the interval came.

Half-time-----Preston Grasshoppers 10pts., Sefton nil.

The 'Hoppers again pressed determinedly on the resumption, but after one or two movements on the left, in which Attwater and Newsholme figured, the standard fell away somewhat, and for a time their play remained scrappy.

Sefton were showing to advantage at this stage, but although their men kicked well their movements generally lacked smoothness, and chances were missed.

In the closing stages the game was fought out at a hot pace, but in spite of the desperate Sefton efforts to reduce the arrears, the 'Hoppers never loosened their grip. Wiseman was applauded for a left-wing dash, which led to Reid's scoring the home side's third try. Boden failed with the kick.

A few minutes from the end Reid got over again, but Boden was unable to improve the try.

Result-PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, 2-2-16; SEFTON 0-0-0..

(Lancashire Post 12/11/1923)

Preston Grasshoppers were full value for their comfortable victory of 18 pts. to nil over Sefton at Ribbleside, Preston. The home team were superior in tactics, but the Liverpool men were a shade unfortunate not to be able to score a single try. The visitors worked hard throughout, but after starting well they were unable to live up to the standard reached by the Grasshoppers, who were strong in combination and tackling. Sefton played a plucky and strenuous game but missed chances. Both teams were below normal strength.

(Liverpool Post 12/11/1923)

Now that they have got security season, tenure of their ground for this season, the Sefton club are concentrating on getting together a workmanlike side and they are certainly making progress. When they were so heavily beaten by Tyldesley in their opening match, which they had to undertake without a preliminary practice, the prospects seemed far from bright, but that beating no longer looks so terrible when Tyldesley's record of 178 points to 8 in their first six matches, including games with Kendal, Broughton Park, and is taken into account. Since their severe

introduction to the season's football Sefton have beaten Prestwich away, lost to Old Salfordians at home, and beaten the clever St. Helens Old Boys by a try to nil in a tremendously keen struggle in which the Sefton forwards, a young and speedy pack, played a very important part. With the whole season before them the Sefton officials will, it is to be presumed, leave no avenues unexplored in their search for a new ground. A fine club must not again be left in the predicament that faced them at the opening of the present season.

Despite bad conditions a good game was witnessed at West Derby, the visitors winning by 11 points to nil. Sefton were six points down at the interval, due to two good tries, the first by Harding, and the second by Morris, the place kick, in each case taken by Lewis, being unsuccessful. In the second half E. K. Marsh, an ex-Birkenhead Park player, was successful in crossing the Sefton line, Lewis converting. Sefton's forwards, who are a rapidly improving lot, made determined efforts to reduce the leeway, but without success.

Old Birkonians II. were visited by Sefton II., and on heavy ground and in a gale of wind the Old Boys won by 8 points to nothing. In the first half Greggains made a try, and Rothery placed a goal, and before the finish Rothery crossed the Sefton line with a try.

Birkenhead Park III. 32 Pts., Sefton Extra nil.

Warrington II. 11 Pts., Sefton B 3 Pts.

Sefton C. 20 Pts., H.E.S.O.B. nil.

(Liverpool Post 19/11/1923)

Sefton's third win of the season, at West Derby, on Saturday, against the Hoylake team, was very welcome, and though the visitors were trifle unlucky not to score the home side was full value for a victory by 2 goals (1 dropped) and 2 tries (16 pts.) to nil. A rearranged side saw C. A. Redhead at full-back in place of W. D. Herring, who went to right-wing three-quarter. There was not much to choose between the respective packs. Sefton forwards holding the advantage in the loose.

Sefton's first try came through a solo dribble by J. Finnigan, whose effort was unconverted by H. C. G. Webley, T. W. White, who played a splendid game forward and kept the Sefton pack moving, registered the next two tries, one before the interval which Finnigan failed to convert, and another after fifty-five minutes' play, Finnigan on this occasion adding the goal points. Redhead had followed up very close to his forwards, and seizing his chance he dropped a splendid goal. Sefton kept up the pressure mainly through their forwards, A A. Lyons, H. Hulme, and W O. Williams put in some good work for Hoylake, who held a slight superiority behind the scrum. Redhead played well for Sefton at full-back,

(Liverpool Post 26/11/1923)

At Meols. Sefton started with series of strenuous rushes which the Hoylake defence were smart in checking. After some fifteen minutes the home team had their opponents well in hand, and after making headway with the ball at their feet Hoylake scored through Kennedy, Rycroft failing with the kick. Following loose play near the half-way line Rycroft got away and scored., Walthew failing to convert. The visitors were unlucky in missing two attempts at penalty goals, one in each half. A third penalty against Hoylake resulted in Foggo scoring with a good kick. Among the halves, Symington, Rycroft, and Walthew were prominent, while Arthur, Kent, Sutton, and Goodwin were the pick of the forwards.

(Liverpool Post 26/11/1923)

Sefton were beaten by Furness at Barrow by 33 points to nil. Owing to heavy rains the ground was sodden, but pace, for the most part, was fast. There was, however, only one team in it throughout the first half tries were scored by Brigg, L. Hodgson, Woodham, and F. Bowker, Randall kicking a goal. In the second half tries were added by G. Hodgson (3) and L. Hodgson (2), G. Hodgson and Randall each kicking goals.

Whilst Furness were undoubtedly the better side, and served up the finest football, there were times when Sefton showed up well, and for part of the second half they had Furness penned on their line, only stubborn defence keeping them out. For Furness the brothers Hodgson played a great game, and for Sefton O'Hara and Francis were triers behind and Fortise forward.

Result Furness goals 6 tries (33 pts.) Sefton 0.

Sefton II. 15 pts., St. Edwards 0.

Warrington II. 6 pts.. Sefton III. 5 pts.

(Liverpool Post 10/12/1923)

Following upon their improved play of recent weeks, Sefton defeated Bidston by 2 tries (6 pts.) to a goal (5 pts.). The home forwards were the main factor in the narrow win. Sefton played W. D. Herring at stand-off half, where he performed creditably against an experienced player in Price, the visiting captain. The first try came when Thompson broke away and passed to Bradshaw for the latter to score near the flag. Finnegan failed with a difficult kick. Duggan then crossed the Sefton line, and a fine kick by Price gave Bidston a lead of two points, which they held to the interval.

It was not until late in the second half that Lockier put Sefton ahead with a scrambling try, Finnegan failing to convert. Despite lusty work by Bidston, the Sefton defence held out. Bradshaw at scrum-half for Sefton worked hard, and the home forwards were splendid, while Webley did many good things in the threequarter line. Bidston forwards, though lighter, packed well, and Price and Cross showed up in the back division.

 (Liverpool Post 17/12/1923)

In the match at Bidston between Sefton II.and Bidston II. the locals held the advantage in the scrum and the backs had several opportunities to score. Boote ran strongly for two tries and Milne also crossed the Seftonians' line. For the visitors, Foggo got his usual try, but Bidston II. won by 9 points to 3.

Sefton B 9 Pts., Bidston III.

H.E.S.O.B. 22 Pts., Sefton C 3 Pts.

(Liverpool Post 17/12/1923)

What might have been one of Sefton's most attractive matches of the season was spoiled by the weather. Notwithstanding this, the play was good, the result being a draw of 3 points each. Sefton had a following wind in the first half, but were unable to score until, following a line-out, Jones secured the ball and carried it over the line. Finnigan took the kick and had hard luck, the ball hitting the crossbar. Southport met with a much sterner defence in the second half, for the Sefton forwards, ably led by Stephens and Jones, attacked well. Howlett, however, scored an equalising try for the visitors, which was not converted. All the home forwards were good, Stephens and Jones standing out, while Bradshaw, Redhead, and Finnigan played well. Southport held a slight advantage in their three-quarter line, but the conditions were against them.

Result :-Sefton 3 pts., Southport 3 pts.

(Post 24/12/1923)

Playing at Southport, Sefton II. gave a capital exhibition and won by goals 2 tries. Southport had the advantage of the elements in the first half, but Sefton reached the interval with a goal, Bacon scoring after a long dribble, and Cawthra added the major points. After the resumption the Sefton forwards played in fine cohesive style, and Francis got over the home line with a try. A further try by Russell gave the visitors a strong lead and before the finish Cawthra completed round of passing to score a try behind the posts and place the goal.

Sefton III. (h.), 24 pts; Southport III., 13 pts.

Birkenhead St Edward's (h.), 9 pts; Sefton Extra, 0.

(Post 24/12/1923)

At Meols. A very wet field caused both teams to play with the ball at their feet. Amidst one of the strenuous rushes Watson Jones for Sefton managed to touch down, and Finigan failed to convert. Just before half-time Kidd was successful in tearing his way through and passed the ball behind the Hoylake line. This time Morrison converted.

Half-time .-Sefton 8 Hoylake nil.

(Echo 26/12/1923)

One rather interesting result of the inquiries I have recently made concerning the early history of some of the junior clubs has been the revelation that in several cases, thanks to the intervention of war and numerous changes of officials, there is no accurate record of the early history of the clubs. Present secretaries are doing their best to piece the stories together, and it is to be hoped that they will succeed, for it is good to look back into the years and review the struggles of early days and honour the names of those who planted the seeds of success. The Sefton Club, which earned an unbooked-for place in the limelight last week by playing sixteen men against Southport for half a game, is fortunate in assessing in its secretary, Mr. F. J. Applebee, a glutton for work and detail. His written record includes teams which appeared in every game played by the club since its foundation as The Aliens in 1907, every point scored and its scorer, and cuttings of all references to the club and its games. Mr. Applebee was one of the founders of the club, and has been its only secretary - a record of service only exceeded in Lancashire by Mr. W. Parlance, of the Manchester Club.

In its early years The Aliens was a schoolmasters' club, and during that period Mr. J. G. Legge was its president. Starting with matches against third fifteens of the senior clubs, rapid progress was made, and when 1914 arrived first team fixtures had been secured with Birkenhead Park, New Brighton, Heaton Moor, Furness, Vale of Lune, Liverpool University, and Eccles - a strong side which was not revived after the war. Every player who could pass the doctor served in the forces, the majority from the early months, and many went under. There is something tragic about the fate of the men who played fullback for the club between 1907-1914. They numbered eight in all. Six were killed, one died of wounds, and the eighth returned so broken in health that he has since gone under. Six of the eight were members of the scholastic profession.

Eight players reported fit in 1919, and a fresh start was made. The old name no longer seemed suitable, and the present name - Sefton - was adopted. First team results have not been very thrilling, there having been a sad lack of weight and height, but there are now signs that these defects will shortly be remedied, and with a playing membership of about 120, and a general level of ability through the five teams which the club now puts regularly in the field, the outlook is bright. N. W. Hutchings, the captain of the side, has been missing most of the season for business reasons, and his absence has been badly felt. Of the present side, Arrowsmith, in the centre, and Sorenson forward, are the most promising. Foggo, the stand-off half, is a splendid kick with very good hands, who only needs resolution to make him a very fine plover.

The club is in a sound financial position, and with the knowledge that the need for a permanent ground is the greatest of the present handicaps, a start has been made with a ground fund, to which, thanks to the energies of the treasurer, Mr. J. Milbourn, and the president, Mr W. J. Smith, the old Bristol and Gloucestershire forward, substantial contributions have already been made. A club dance held at the Embassy Rooms on Tuesday last, at which over 300 members and friends were present, should result in a further addition to the fund.

Old players of the club still take a very active part in club legislation. R. A. O'Donnell, the Lancashire forward, is very keenly interested in the St. Edward's Club; F. P. Arthur, a founder and secretary of Hoylake, still plays, and F.Outhwaite, who was reserve for the Lancashire scrum in 1921, was chosen for the Western Province SA.trials last year, but stood down to give younger men a chance. With an enthusiastic body of young players, and the steadying influence of an imposing group of vice-presidents, not the least honoured of whom is Mr. R.K. Mackenzie, the founder of the Watsonians, there are signs of an advance in the near future.

Sefton II. at home, were easily beaten by Old Salfordians by 26 points to nil. The visitors monopolised play throughout the game, Georgeson. Howarth (2), M'Kay, Laithwaite and Robertson getting tries. Howarth dropped a goal, Laithwaite a penalty goal and Black converted a try. It was a good hard game but Sefton failed through hanging on to the ball too long. The Old Salfordian three-quarters combined well, and Peel, at scrum-half, did particularly well.

 (Post 22/9/1924)

Playing a hard game at Birkenhead, the Sefton Club defeated Bidston by a successful shot at goal. The teams were well matched but in the early stages Finnegan got a good try for the visitors. The point was improved and although Bidston made many attempts to get on terms Sefton tackled well, and it was nearing the end before Bidston indulged in passing which gave Shipley a try. Both sets of forwards maintained a good pace, and in the end Sefton won by a goal to a try.

Sefton II. 7 pts.. Bidston II. 6 pts.

Bidston III. 3 pts., Sefton 3 pts.

Sefton Extra 25 pts., Bidston Extra nil.

Sefton 3B pts., Hightown 8 pts.

(Post 10/11/1924)

Shooter scored Liverpool's first try, which was unconverted. A fast game ensued, Cottier, Smith, and Massiter being prominent in fine work for the Sefton pack. Kay, from scrum, ran through and scored for Sefton, Marsden failing with the kick at goal. The game continued fast.

Half-time.-Liverpool III. 6 pts., Sefton III. 3 points.

The Sefton teams were seen to good advantage in their week-end games. The first team, against Cammell Lairds at Rock Ferry, encountered a stiff opposition, and both sides made the most of their opportunities. Cammell Lairds displayed good bustling forward tactics, and against two tries by Sefton eventually forced a draw.

Sefton II. met Higher Elementary School Old Boys at West Derby. In the first half Gibbs and Humphreys scored tries for the home team, and late in the game Robinson completed the victory with a try which made the score: Sefton II, 9 pts., H.E.S.O.B. nil.

Sefton B, 24 pts., H.E.S.O.B. II nil.

(Post 31/12/1923)

Play in this match at Bebington Athletic Grounds was very fast and well contested. The forwards were evenly matched, but Port Sunlight got more of the ball in the scrummages. Tozer was the first to score, the home team leading at half time by 3 points to nil. Sefton started the second half well, Kay equalising with a splendid try. Beer, for Port Sunlight, snapped a nice pass to score far out, Sugden converting, and Nelson added a further try for Sefton, the home team winning by 1 goal 1 try to 2 tries.

(Post 7/1/1924) 

In a capital game Port Sunlight secured a well-deserved victory over Sefton at the "Oval," Bebington, by 3 tries to nil. Port Sunlight had the visitors on the defence for ful1y three parts of the game. It was a duel between the forwards, but Port Sunlight were much quicker in getting the ball out and far superior in the loose play. H. L. Smith stood out prominently, being best supported by Powell, Morisson, and Dyson. Of the Sefton pack, Wicks, Taylor, and Prentice did very well, Jackson on the one side and Finegan on the other were conspicuous three-quarters, and put in some very useful work. Sutherland and Smith were particularly smart behind the scrum, and made several openings in clever fashion.

The first portion of the game was point-less, H. L. Smith opening the score in the second half from a forward rush, Jackson added a second try after a brilliant movement, Hagman confirming Port Sunlight's superiority with a further try. A feature of the game was the splendid tackling on both sides. Hallam and Kidd, the full backs, being very sound.

(Post 7/1/1924)

The ground at Victoria Park was heavy after the snow, and a high standard of play could not be expected. The only score was a try by Bradshaw for Sefton after fifteen minutes, Finnigan took the kick but was beaten by the conditions. He made a gallant effort, but Gibbs stopped with his hand the ball in its flight. Sefton who had been the more aggressive, continued to exert pressure, and Pennell, for Southport, again proved his worth as a resourceful full-back.

There was, on the whole, nothing much to choose between the teams, whose handling was indifferent as much through the state of the ball as anything else. Both sets of forwards showed promising initiative but finished badly. For Southport W.L. Smith, C.E. Gibbs, Houghton, and Guest were as prominent as any, while for Sefton W.H. Prentice, White, and Wickes were noteworthy.

(Post 14/1/1924)

Sefton were the visitors at Shotwick, where a hard and fast game ended with the scores level at three points each, All the scoring was done in the first half. Kidd was prominent early on, and Munce, who came in at stand-off half, was also good. R.A.F. were the first to score, Cocks, their full back, handing off several men before he scored a try at the corner, the kick failing, Munce started the movement which enabled Sefton to equalise, Mackenzie accepting a pass from Jones and crossing the R.A.F. line, Webley's kick failing.

Both sides at tacked strongly in the second half, but no further score resulted. Mackenzie was the best of the Sefton forwards, though all played well, the back division being good at times. The R.A.F. forwards were good, and the three quarters handled well.

Sefton A 27 pts., R.A.F. II. nil.

Sefton B 8 pts., Hoylake B 3 pts.

Sefton C 6 pts., New Brighton Extra 3 pts.

In a very stubborn struggle Port Sunlight, minus five of their regular team, were able to defeat Sefton at West Derby, on Saturday, Hagman notching all the points for the Southenders, his judicious kicking all through the game being a marked feature of the contest. Sefton were very unfortunate to lose the services of Kidd in the first few minutes of the game, the clever threequarter twisting his ankle, which will necessitate his not being able to play for some weeks. In the first half Port Sunlight monopolised the play and came very near scoring on many occasions, their backs being cool, quick, and very clever, and played with good understanding, the mistakes being very few, and when mistakes were made they were quick to retrieve them, The first rea1 test of the game came when Morisson, with a Herculean effort, almost forced himself through, to be followed soon after by a masterly effort on the part of Bimpson, who failed in his attempt by inches. The crowning part of the first half, however, was the brilliant footwork of Hagman who not only scored a try after a free kick taken by himself, but also converted against a powerful wind. The penalty kick, in which he also was successful in guiding over, was a piece of fine judgement on his part, and he was heartily applauded for his success. No doubt Sefton were badly handicapped by the loss of Kidd, but they could not get going at all, Bradshaw, at times, making poor use of the many opportunities he had behind the scrum. The fear was that the local forwards would not be able to with stand the weight of the opposing pack, but that fear soon became groundless although there were some anxious moments towards the finish in the many scrummages that were formed near Port Sunlight's line. They may not have got possession so frequently at the scrums, but at the line outs, and in their strong rushes and dribbles, Port Sunlight were very effective Sefton, in the second half, played with great determination, and on more than one occasion Munce should have made better use of the opportunities afforded him, Webley and Morrisey giving him some very useful passes. Herring was very conspicuous in his clever kicking, and at times he was so badly pressed that he was compelled to touch down. It was an excellent game all through, Mr. H. Schofield (New Brighton') handling the play in a very able manner. Teams -

Port Sunlight.- A. Hallam; J. S. Gilyead, R. J. Segger, H. Hagman, A. Bimpon; W. Smith (capt.), J. Sutherland; H.J.Smith, L A Griff iths, A. Morisson, W. R. Greatbanks, C. M. Irvine, G. A. Toft, P. Roberts, C. B Clarke.

Sefton.-W. D. Herring; C. H. Munce, H.S. Kidd. W. Webley, J. Taylor; K. Bradshaw, J. Morrisey; A. White, J. R. Taylor, H. McKenzie, W. Bulmer, W. Prentice, T. Wicks, J. McCormick, T. Jones.

Port Sunlight won the toss and chose to play against the wind, a stiff breeze blowing across the ground at the time. The visitors were penalised in the first few minutes for offside. Port Sunlight were early in attack, Segger, from a neat pass by W. Smith, gaining ground in a solo run, finding touch in the home half. Bradshaw snapped up from a scrum, but was quickly tackled by Gilyead and well held, Morisson shortly afterwards dribbling into the home 25. Offside against Port Sunlight enabled the home team to gain a little ground, Taylor. in attempting to break away, being forced into touch. Munce and Kidd effected a neat movement, the last-named in an effort to cut through, coming in contact with Hagman, and twisting his ankle, which necessitated his retirement from the game. The visitors further pressed, the game being mostly in the home half. Bimpson finding touch with a neat kick. Webley was again prominent in a movement on the left wing, but his effort was not a complete success, Bimpson kicking to touch after a splendid tackle. Sutherland stopped a dangerous rush of the home forwards, following which Toft carried the game in Sefton's half with a useful dribble. Good work on the part of Sutherland, Morisson, and Gilyead enabled the visitors to force the play, the game at his period being in the proximity of the home 25, several scrums forming close to the line. Herring was prominent in a long kick, Hagman returning, play again ruling for a time in Sefton's half, Webley coming to the rescue with a huge punt to touch, Sefton were penalised, Hagman taking the kick, the ball going dead. From the drop out J, Taylor snapped up the ball and was well away, but was tackled by W. Smith and brought down. Further pressure on the part of the home team resulted in Hallam effecting a great save by falling upon the ball, the visiting full-back afterwards finding touch with a long kick. Then Port Sunlight forwards indulged in some good work, spreading across the field. Toft making great efforts to force himself through, W. Smith, a few moments later, nearly getting over, being tackled by Herring close to the line, the full back, in attempting to gather soon afterwards, being tackled by Toft, who, along with Morisson, made a grand attempt to break down the home defence, Herring having a particularly warm time of it, but stood the test well. Port Sunlight were having most of the game, and, for a while the ball was hovering dangerously near the home line, Bimpson grounding a few inches short. From the ensuing five yards' scrum Sefton came away, being penalised for offside. Hagman took the kick from the 25 line, and following up was able to tackle Herring just on the point of clearing. the home full back fumbling, leaving HAGMAN with a grand opportunity of scoring which he was quick to take advantage of, the same player converting. This reverse seemed to wake the home players up a little, and for a time play was confined in the visitors' half, Taylor and Webley being very conspicuous in some neat exchanges. Toft was again prominent in a good dribble, Herring clearing with a judicious kick. The full back soon afterwards being well beaten after some brilliant passing by Sutherland, W.Smith and Bimpson, Munce coming the rescue and saving the situation by kicking to touch. Sefton's defence continued to have a warm time of it, and after Hagman had picked up the ball he got nicely away, handing to Bimpson. and the last-named, still travelling, looked all over a try-getter, but Herring was not to he caught napping again, making a wonderful tackle, and clearing when hard pressed, Sutherland quickly following, forcing the home full back to touch down. Sefton broke away, Hallam relieving, and after further pressure on the part of the visitors, Webley made a fine clearance with a long kick to touch. From the line out the visiting "threes" indulged in some fine passing.. Hagman took the ball on the bounce, and handed on to Segger, who passed to Gilyead, the winger, in his effort to race through, going into touch. Sefton were again penalised, and from the kick HAGMAN scored a beautiful penalty goal. Following the kick-off Port Sunlight were quickly in the home half, Gilyead making a fine attempt to get through, Herring bringing off another great save with a timely tackle and transferring play to the visitors' half, where play ruled until the sound of the whistle for half-time, the visitors leading by 8 points to nil.

On resuming Port Sunlight were the first to show prominence, Morisson gathering very smartly and handing to Bimpson almost on the touch-line, Munce bundling the winger into touch. After Webley had made some ground from the line out he was able to give to Munce in a splendid position, but the winger, in his excitement, seemed to lose control of himself, and was quickly tackled by Sutherland and brought down, Hallam gathering from a forward rush soon afterwards and sending to touch. Sefton were now having far more of the game than their opponents, and for a time the visiting defence was sorely tested, Morrisey and Munce in particular indulging in some pretty passing, the latter again experiencing very hard luck after a brilliant solo run, offside against Sefton eased the pressure. Several times Sefton tried to get their passing going, and after Taylor had received from the scrum he was able to send Webley away with an excellent pass, but the latter had not gone far, however, before he was tackled by Hagman, and well held. Another fine movement on the part of the visiting forwards ended in Greatbanks narrowly dribbling through, Herring smartly picking up, and with a huge punt finding touch well up. Another round of passing on the part of Munce, Webley. and Taylor saw the former in possession, but he was handicapped for room, and ran into touch. By easy stages the visitors again assumed the aggressive, and following some fine exchanges on the part of Seggar and Gilyead the latter was tackled by Morrisey and well held, Hagman, a few moment's later, saving a certain try by tackling Taylor close to the line. Port Sunlight were penalised for offside. Morrisey took the kick, Hagman catching, and running well in transferred to Seggar, the last named tapping the ball over Herring's head, Port Sunlight being pulled up for offside when a try seemed certain. Following another brilliant forward rush Sutherland gathered very smartly effecting a fine pass to Hagman, the latter knocking on and spoiling another glorious opportunity. From this Sefton attacked strongly, Munce being particularly prominent in another solo run, Morisson bundling him into touch close to the visitors' line. Sefton continued in their attack, and following a fine forward rush WEBLEY crossed over after a grand attempt on the part of W. Smith to avert the disaster the visiting captain receiving a nasty kick on the chest forcing him to drop the ball. Morrisey failed to convert. From the kick off Sefton were soon again in the visiting half Gilyead kicking to touch when hard pressed, Hallam directly following returning a long kick from Herring, the ball dropping into touch in the home half. Aided by the wind, Port Sunlight put on a little pressure, Herring having great difficulty in keeping his line from being penetrated after another rush by the visiting forwards, Griffiths being very prominent. Hagman was next seen in a fine run, Munce effecting relief, the latter player, along with Herring, forcing play in Port Sun light's 25 by some neat passing. W. Smith and Sutherland initiated some fine movements behind the scrums, from which Port Sunlight gained considerable ground, Bimpson having very hard lines when in a good position, Taylor making a timely tackle and saving the situation. Webley transferring play again in the visiting half with a huge punt. McKenzie narrowly missing dribbling through, Hallam saving, kicking to touch. Port Sunlight broke away. Herring saving under great difficulties, Gilyead making a sensational run towards the finish, Herring having to touch down to save his line, the whistle sounding for full time, leaving Port Sunlight the victors by 2 goals (1 penalty), 8 points, to 1 try, 3 points.

With Morisson back in the forwards Port Sunlight played brilliant football, H. J. Smith leading a good pack, who were dangerous right through the game, opening out the play in brilliant fashion. Sefton's forwards were never really dangerous, always being held in check, McKenzie and Taylor being the pick of the line. The home three-quarters were seen to better advantage in the second half, Munce and Webley giving the host displays. Bradshaw and Morrisey, behind the scrum, did not work with that cohesion as is necessary to the initiation of good movements and were frequently tackled before being able to get the ball away. Herring, at full back, was very sound, and in defence was in direct contrast to the weakness of the other backs, his one mistake, however, in fumbling the penalty kick, costing his side a goal. The visiting defence was sound in every department, W. Smith and Sutherland both being excellent defenders. Of the threequarters Hagman was in every way the best on the field, and seldom made a mistake, and was ably assisted by Bimpson on the wing. Hallam, at full-back, was very safe, his tackling and kicking being very effective.

Port Sunlight "A" secured a fine win over Sefton "A" on Saturday, the match taking place at the Oval, Bebington. Port Sunlight were early in attack, SUGDEN opening the score for the home team from a penalty kick. H. J. SMITH added a further try which SUGDEN converted, the locals leading at half-time by 2 goals (1 penalty) to nil.

Sefton, in the second half, improved immensely, but could not withstand the attack of SUGDEN, who added two more tries, in which he also converted one. NELSON and FOGGO obtained tries for Sefton, the final score reading:-Port Sunlight "A" 4 goals (1 penalty), 18 points; Sefton "A," 2 tries, 6 points.

In this match at West Derby, the locals third string were very unfortunate in not winning, leading up to eight minutes from time by 8 points to nil through tries obtained by GIRLING and HEALEY, the first try being converted by SHAKESHAFT. Towards the finish Sefton made a desperate attack, and through the successful efforts of tries by A. L.ROBERTS and S. KAYE, with the addition of Bateman at kicking a goal, they were able to make draw, the final scores being -Port Sunlight 3rd, 1 goal 1 try (8 points); Sefton 3rd, 1 goal 1 try (8 points).

At West Derby the visitors were a little better than Sefton in all round play, but the home forwards fought strenuously to check the opposition. A mistake by Dodd let in the Liverpool backs, and a converted try before the interval gave them a useful lead.

In the second half McKenzie got a try for the home team, and Foggo was unfortunate in not levelling the points, a well-judged place kick passing inches wide.

St. Edwards 11 pts. Sefton A. 6 pts.

Liverpool III 23 pts., Sefton III 3 pts.

Sefton were short of a couple of forwards on Saturday when they visited St. Helens Old Boys. Play in the first half was chiefly confined to the forwards. Bridge kicked strongly from the full-back position, and dashing up to Heming the Sefton fullback, caused him to bungle and the ball rebounded into the hands of Winstanley, who scored. Bridge missed the goal-kick, as well as a fairly easy penalty shot. In the second half play was more open. Monk burst through and scored under the posts, but Foggo failed to improve. R. E. Woods, who played smartly in the halfback position, scored for Old Boys, and kicked the goal. Winstanley ran over again, and W. Davies scored a clever try after good passing. Lyon goaled.

Later Bridge, the home full back, joined in a passing movement, and being the extra man scored a try and kicked the goal. Dodd played well at scrum-half for Sefton, but good tackling by the home backs kept the score down. Grime, Dodd. and Blashill were good among an enthusiastic set of forwards.

Sefton II., on their own ground, West Derby, were much too strong for St. Helen's Old Boys II. A fine pack of forwards laid the foundation for some forceful attack, and Cawthra, Nelson and Evans scored tries, while Redhead kicked a penalty goal.

Sefton B 13 Pts., Preston Grasshoppers III. 12 Pts.

A close game was expected in this match, at Oxton, but with a clever exhibition the Old Boys were a vastly superior side. Sefton were fairly good forward, but behind the scrummage they were beaten for pace, and in the first half especially the Old Boys had matters all their own way. G. A. Williams opened the scoring with a try, and before half-time Morris, Waterhouse, Harding, Lewis, and Shaw made tries, and G. H. Smith placed two goals. Sefton's two tries were made by Brownbill, and in the concluding half Thomas and Waterhouse were brilliant in running and passing. Thomas put on two further tries, and G. H. Smith forced his way over the Sefton line for a try.

At Meadow-lane, West Derby. N. W. Hutchings made a welcome re-appearance for Sefton, and did some good work in the three-quarter line. The visitors won by 9 pts. to nil. Tackling was very keen on both sides. A. Foggo made a good but unsuccessful attempt to drop a goal for Sefton. The visitors' three-quarters were very quick on the ball, the forwards being well matched. C. H. Cottam followed up to score Preston's first try, which was unconverted, this being the only score up to the interval. R. Leeming and R. H. Wiseman scored further tries for Preston Grasshoppers in the second half, following good passing movements.

 (Post 23/2/1924)

At West Derby, Sefton entertained the formidable Tyldesley. A late start made. The visitors were two men short and Sefton pressed them hard, from one line out Thompson nearly scored, but Sefton got a penalty goal through Hutchings.

The latter missed later from an easy position. Gough was prominent in a Tyldesley rush, but nothing accrued. The visitors were fighting sternly, but did not draw level up to the interval.

Full-time.-Sefton 3 points, Tyldesley 3 points.

At West Derby, on Saturday, Sefton entertained Tyldesley, and the result of a keen game was a draw of three points each - a penalty goal to a try. The visitors only had thirteen men, but the Sefton team was also below strength. With weight and numbers forward Sefton pressed hard, very spirited and effective tackling preventing a crossing. The points came from a penalty kick taken by Hutchings. In the second half Leather equalised with a well-worked try near the flag, the kick failing. The visitors handled well, being particularly smart in dashing away from the line-out, and long high punts were keenly followed up. Redhead, the Sefton back, was cool and sure. He also just missed a drop goal in a hot attack at the close. Hutchings and Munce (halves) did finely for Sefton, and Thompson and Bulmer were good. Blood (back), Leather and Dootson (left wing) were good for the visitors, and special merit was shown at times by their young scrum half, Mountford behind a beaten pack.

Sefton II. were in good form against St. Edward's, at Birkenhead, where a hard game favoured the visitors by 12 points to 5 points. Parsons opened the scoring for the visitors, and in the second half Hemingway, Dixon, and Cawthra made further unconverted tries. The Saints' only score was a try, recorded by Philips.

Widnes Secondary School defeated Sefton "B" team by 28 points to 13 points.

Rainhill, at home, defeated Sefton by 2 goals, 1 try (13 points) to nil, the victory being well deserved. In the first half Ikin crossed, the kick failing, whilst in the second half Dr. Ainsworth carried four men over the line to score, and then added the extra point. Then Horn cut through the ground under the post, Dr Ainsworth again converting. Webley and Thompson came near scoring for the visitors and a couple of penalty goals should have been registered from easy angles. The team work of the visitors was generally faulty, and sporadic raids stood no chance against the well-knit defence of Rainhill. Near the close, the visitors lost J.Taylor through a knee injury. In a team of merit, Rainhill's forwards did excellent work , C.R. Ikin, J. Storrer, and J. L. Jones being notable. Dr. Ainsworth and T. Airey were good in the three-quarter line, and I. Cherry sound at back. For Sefton C. A. Redhead (back), J. Taylor, and E. Heenan (forwards), and G. Nelson and H. S. Damsell (three-quarters) did good work.

Sefton II. 18pts., St Edward's 3 pts.

Sefton B 12 pts., H.E.S.O.B. 6 pts.

Sefton C 11 pts., Hoylake III. 8 pts.

(Post 10/3/1924)

The Sefton team, at Birkenhead, were inferior to the Park II., who kept up some consistent scoring, and in the end were victors by 1 goal, 7 tries to 1 try. In the first half the visitors defended well and also maintained some strong forward play, but the pace of the Park backs, particularly Merson, accounted for a total of 9 points. Sefton weakened considerably in the later stages, and at the end were badly beaten. Jefferson (3), Godfrey (3), Harrison, and Moss scored tries for Park, and Shaw negotiated one successful place kick.

(Post 17/3/1924)

The meeting of these teams at Prenton productive of a close contest. Sefton had good forwards, and for three-parts of the game they kept the Old Boys in their own half. After the change of ends the visitors fell off in their attack, and the home backs were occasionally dangerous. The only score of the match was made by Cornforth, who dribbled over the Sefton line and made a try which was not converted.

At Meadow-lane, West Derby, Wigan Old Boys won a hard game by 2 goals 2 tries (16 pts.) to 1 penalty goal (3 pts.) The game was interesting, but was spoiled by constant stoppages for free kicks. The visitors were a man short, and played seven forwards, but their bustling tactics and clever passing proved too much for Sefton.

The first try was scored in the early stages, Hutchings's kick being charged down by Ross, who ran over to score between the posts, Titherington converting. The same player scored a second try, which was also unconverted. Webley reduced the lead with a penalty goal from an away position. Immediately following this, the Wigan forwards went away again, and Martland crossed the line far out for an unconverted try. Some good opportunities were lost by Sefton after the resumption, Hutchings having a number of attempts to land goals, but without success. Owen ran over the Sefton line, but was pulled up for some infringement. Walkden later scored between the posts for Titherington to convert.

Result. - Wigan Old Boys 16 pts., Sefton 3 pts.

The hard turf at Bidston curtailed the usual robust play in their meetings with local clubs, but in the end the home team fully deserved their victory by 1 goal and 1 try to nil. The first score accrued in the opening half when Evans slipped through the Sefton defence and made a try, which Price converted. After the interval Sefton put in several line rushes, and at times the Bidston backs were hard pressed to stave off defeat until Price gained a try and settled the issue.

Bidston II. and Sefton II. tried conclusions and after a somewhat one-sided tussle the Seftonians won by 19 points to 5.

The visit of the Sefton team to Manchester where they met the Old Salfordians, prevented the visitors fielding their best side, and in the end they were defeated by 2 goals, 1 penalty goal, and 1 try to nil.

Hutchings played a hard game for the visitors, and on one occasion he missed dropping a goal by the merest margin. Salford gained three tries, mainly by forward rushes, the outstanding effort of play being seen when Love made the opening score. Webley played well at full back for the visitors, his defence staving off several rushes, and Forsyth was prominent among the forwards.

 (Post 22/9/1924)

By reason of their polished back play, Sefton won a hard and evenly fought game by 6 points to 3, the two tries by Damsell remaining unconverted. For a greater part of the game the forwards monopolised play, and here Sefton showed great understanding. The Prestwich forwards were not less clever, but their three-quarter line failed them on two occasions when inviting openings occurred. The Prestwich backs were reliable in defence, but in following up they were outplayed by the home defence, who were keen to make good use of every opportunity.

Result :-Sefton 6 points, Prestwich 3 points.

  (Post 29/9/1924)

The Sefton second team pack at Prestwich were much stronger than their opponents, and were responsible for a useful victory. Francis scored for the visitors before halftime, and from near the touchline Bacon kicked a great goal. Prestwich tried hard to get on terms, but a good defence prevailed.

   (Post 29/9/1924)

On a September afternoon, in the season of 1920. several old local Rugbeians with a team of young players, invaded West Derby. The young players were the Bidston Club, who on the afternoon in question were playing their initial game of Rugby, and their opponents were a club of pre-war formation - the Sefton Rugby Club. Well, the game was played, and in the end the Bidstonians were defeated by the small margin of three points. The youngsters, were delighted with their showing, and the "old heads" were all agreed that they had collected the right material and that in due season their efforts would bear fruit. And in this they were not out in their estimate, for near the end of the same season the Bidstonians appeared at West Derby to play the Seftonians once again. On this occasion a different result was forthcoming, for the Bidston lads had made such progress that they beat their opponents somewhat easily. So well did they play that the then Sefton secretary (Fred Applebee) met the writer of this article when leaving the field, and after a shower of compliments then and there offered the Bidstonians first team fixtures for the following season. I have pleasure in recording this sporting offer of "Fred's," as it only goes to show how much he had the Rugby game at heart and how anxious he was to give a helping hand to a new club. Well, since that eventful Saturday afternoon the teams concerned have met each other every season, and the games played have always been of the finest, both from the playing and sporting aspect. It was thus no surprise to me when I entered the Upper Park on Saturday afternoon last to find a large muster of spectators and two teams again ready to carry on the traditions of the two clubs in the same sporting spirit, as on all previous occasions. To me, it was a real pleasure to be present, and my mind went back to that memorable Saturday afternoon when, in conjunction with several other old "Rugger" men, we introduced the clubs to each other. Although these games were only started in September, 1920, it is a surprising fact that not one of the players who represented Bidston on Saturday last took part in the initial match between these two teams. With but two exceptions the same holds good as regards the Seftonians. This only goes to show how very soon the personnel of a team changes in a junior organisation. The players that lined up on Saturday were

Bidston.-F. Donaldson; W. Shipley, N. Hughes (capt..). W. Baines and G. Warburton; H. D. Porter and W. James: N. Blackburn. F. B. Walker. T. Ryalls, A. L. Taylor, E. V. Moore. J. W. Fearon, J. T, Williams , and C Morland.

Bidston started a game of two thirty-fives and play was confined to midfield at the start, both sets of forwards putting plenty of dash into it. Then Sefton took a hand in pressing, but Porter drove them back twice in succession with profitable touch-finding. But Sefton returned to the attack and only smart work by Hughes held up Nelson on the line. Then Bidston came away with a great forward rush, but Cornforth gathered beautifully and sent the ball well up the field and also found touch. From the ensuing line-out Alec Taylor came away for Bidston with a splendid dribble, but he was not backed up, and Balmer gathered the ball and landed to touch, right on the Bidston line. Here Sefton missed a great scoring chance by reason of a knock-on. Porter brought relief by a strong run, but Hughes missed his pass and there was a series of scrummages at the centre. The Bidston backs got moving again, and a drop at goal by Hughes hit the upright and a dead ball resulted. From the drop-out, Sefton got away well, but Porter regained the ground by a fine touch-finder. Shipley made a great effort for Bidston, but was eventually bundled into touch. Sefton's forwards then went away in a body, and Donaldson, at full-back, made a great save for Bidston, after which Hughes kicked splendidly to touch in the Sefton twenty-five. Following some loose play, Hughes picked up and went away with a strong run; drawing the Sefton defence he sent over a fine pass to Warburton, who knocked-on, and thus spoilt an almost certain score. Half -time arrived with tie score, and, taken generally, Bidiston, by virtue of being more frequently in possession, could be said to have had most of the game and ought to have had something on the score sheet. Sefton's defence, however, had been good, and on all occasions they prevented anything in the nature of a score.

The game was restarted by Sefton and their opening play was good. Foggo got away for them with a good run and a neat kick to touch, then following several hard scrums in the Bidston twenty-five, smart exchanges between Hutchings and MUNCE ended in the latter scoring a beautiful try right under the bar; Foggo took the kick and landed a neat goal, thus giving Sefton a clear five-point lead. Restarting, forward play was the order, and several storming scrums ensued near the centre line; for an infringement Sefton were penalised and Hughes almost landed the goal. Then, from the drop-out, Nelson got away on the Sefton wing and was hauled down near the line; here several exciting scrums took place, Sefton appearing to be going stronger than formerly, and having a lot of the game. Hughes, the Bidston skipper, hereabouts parted with an important part of his wardrobe and was smuggled away to the backwoods for the purpose of an exchange. In the meantime Porter had driven off a Sefton rush with a beautiful touch-finder, only to find the Seftonians back again in the next minute. The Bidston skipper now returned, after extensive repairs, and almost immediately got away with a strong run, then when near the line he handed on to Shipley, who took the ball beautifully, but could not get through, being held up just outside. Sefton got relief through Hutchings, but in the effort he had the misfortune to twist a knee and was carried off the field. A man short, Sefton were hard pressed, for Bidston were now all out, and on the Sefton lines; a few minutes before the close a miss-kick by the Sefton back put the ball into the hands of SHIPLEY; he dashed away in great style and scored for Bidston, far out. The kick, a difficult one, was taken by Hughes; he made a valiant attempt to save the game for his side, and although his kick had good length and direction, a strong wind took it across the upright and landed it just outside. Almost immediately the whistle blew for the termination of the game, with the score sheet showing as follows:- Sefton 1 goal (5 points), Bidston 1 try (3 points).

   (Post 10/11/1924)

A hard game at Meadow-lane, West Derby, resulted in a win for Sefton by a goal and 2 tries to nil. Good forward work won the match for Sefton, the home halves linking up well and giving the three-quarters plenty of chances. Forward, passing, however, spoilt many promising movements. Neither side claimed much advantage until, following a movement on the right, Sorenson opened Sefton's score. Foggo failed to goal from an awkward angle. This was the only score before the interval.

Wood made a fine run after the resumption, and in some loose play Sorenson scored his second try, which was unconverted. Owing to Hutchings being unable to play Damsell was brought into the three-quarter line, and was successful, in scoring Sefton's third try. Foggo on this occasion kicking a good goal. Ackroyd and his partner, at half, got the ball well out of the scrum, but Sefton's pack broke up quickly and, combined with good tackling, kept the home line unbroken.

Result: Sefton 11 pts., Cammell Lairds 0.

St. Edward's 14 Pts., Sefton II. 0.

Sefton III. 49 points, St. Edward's II. 0.

 (Post 17/11/1924)

The Upper Park being vacant in consequence of there being no first team fixture, the "seconds" match with Sefton was transferred to Birkenhead. At the outset play was even, but the home team became more aggressive, and before half-time Kelly, Moss, and Edington scored tries, and Kelly also converted one try. Sefton improved after the resumption, and, although the Park were the more dangerous side, the visitors' defence was active. In some good passing bouts Kelly and Shaw got further tries for the Park.

Park III. and Sefton II. met on the former's ground, and a one-sided game favoured the "thirds" by 29 points to nothing. Hanson (5), Dunn, Pullin, Godfrey, and Ross made tries and Dutton was successful with one place-kick.

  (Post 24/11/1924)

Sefton, at Prestwich, were beaten by a penalty goal and a try to nothing in a keenly contested game on a wet and greasy ground. The forwards were evenly matched but Prestwich's superiority behind was marked. Prestwich opened their score through Harrison with a Penalty kick and Arnold almost crossed the line after a good run.

The visitors' backs then set their forwards going and Hughes was prominent in several good dribbles, Harrison, the home full back, checking all the dangerous attacks. Webley, at full back, played very soundly for the visitors and Nelson, at three-quarter, was very prominent on several occasions. After the change of ends Sefton fell off and Prestwich showed marked superiority. Their combination was excel lent, and but for the visitors' three-quarter line a much heavier score would have been recorded.

Moorson, Horsley and Arnold, of the home fqrwards, were prominent, and some good runs were effectively checked near the visitors' line. Prestwich showed great determination and forced several scrums and after some nice passing Pendlebury picked on in the loose and scored an unconverted try just before the close.

Result: Prestwich 6 points, Sefton nil.

 (Post 1/12/1924)

A good game at Meadow-lane, West Derby, resulted in a win for St. Helens Old Boys by four tries to a dropped goal and a penalty goal. Sefton played two men short which caused some disorganisation, but the visitors, apart from this advantage, were slightly the superior side. Bridge opened the scoring for the visitors after a combined movement by the three-quarters, an easy kick at goal failed. Jennion scored try after a fine run. Foggo kicked a penalty-goal early on in the second half and also dropped a fine goal for Sefton. St Helens added two further tries through Davies and Foggo. Sefton put up a good fight in the early stages, but the visitors three-quarters showed more combination, while both packs were well matched.

Result: St. Helens Old Boys 12 Pts., Sefton 7 Pts.

 (Post 8/12/1924)

The Old Birkonians, in their match at Oxton with Sefton, were short of several first team players, including Brabner, who was playing for Cheshire against Durham in the County Championship match. In the circumstances a score of 1 goal 5 tries to nothing was quite a good result. The forwards were very evenly matched, but in loose play the Old Boys were better and used their feet to advantage. Playing against the wind, Sefton, in the first half, dropped 8 points. Baker and Harding scored tries for the Old Boys, and Lewis converted the former's try. Sefton, although operating with the wind and rain, weakened considerably in the later stages of the play. M'Neill (Oxford) ran in a try for the home team, and Woodhouse, Harding, and G. H. Smith got over the Sefton line to score well-earned tries. Result:

Old Birkonians 20 pts., Sefton 0.

Old Birkonians II. 11 pts., Sefton II. 8 pts.

Old Birkonians III 6 pts., Sefton III. 0.

  (Post 15/12/1924)

Southport, a very much improved team, and, like their opponents, fielding a changed side, Easily beat Sefton at Sefton by 32 pts. to nil. The game was very one-sided, and the margin was not a fair reflex of the play, for Southport overwhelmed the Liverpool side and should have won by a greater number of points. Had it not been for the fine defensive work of Hemingway, Sefton's defeat would have been more pronounced.

Only on half a dozen occasions Sefton were allowed in the Southport half in the first half, but on those few occasions they never looked likely scorers, Southport were superior in all positions, their three-quarters, Noon, R. Gore, and Biggs being much too quick for the home lot, and their forwards pushed much better than Sefton. Although the game was so one-sided, it had its interesting parts, chief of which was the combination of the Southport left wing, from which most of the tries came. Tries were scored by T. Gore (2), Kendall (5), Wilson (1), and converted by T. Gore (2) and Warrington (2).

Result :-Southport 30 pts., Sefton nil.

 (Post 22/12/1924)

There was a surprise result to the visit of Sefton to Warrington yesterday. Sefton found themselves unable to withstand the vigorous tactics of the home men, and were defeated by 17 points to nil. Occasionally, owing to the weakness of the Sefton defence, Warrington were presented with openings of which they took advantage. The visitors' forwards played a splendid game, their footwork being strong, and they gained a fair amount of possession from the scrimmage. A dribble by the Warrington forwards was followed by a breakaway by Connor and after short passing Gibbs scored a try in the corner. Carruthers added a second, while Connor put Warrington further ahead. In the second half Connor again scored, and Creighton finished up the scoring with a try, which Healey improved. Connor put Warrington further ahead.

Result: Warrington 17 pts.. Sefton nil.

  (Post 28/12/1924)

Hoylake, in a scrappy game at West Derby, beat Sefton by 1 goal and 1 try to 1 goal. Sefton only had themselves to blame for the defeat, their three-quarters lacking combination, and relying too much on solo efforts. Sefton played with great dash at the start, and Hoylake were well held. Hoylake were the more dangerous side when attacking, and Pedder just beat Prentice in a scramble for possession, the goal kick, from an easy position, failing. Most of Sefton's best work came from the left wing, and only resolute tackling and good packing kept the home side from opening their score.

In the second half, following several raids, Todd put his side further ahead, and from an awkward angle Stephenson kicked a good goal. Sefton attacked, and close dribbling by the forwards enabled Bulmer to open their scoring. Foggo kicked a goal.

 (Post 29/12/1924)

A hard and keen game between two well-matched sides at Meadow-lane, West Derby, ended in favour of Preston Grasshoppers, who beat Sefton by the narrow margin of one try to nil. The heavy ground and wind upset both teams, and it was not until late in the second half that Preston gained the advantage, Barton scoring an unconverted try after a combined forward movement. Sefton had a splendid chance of scoring after this, but though they came near their movements lacked finish. In the first half play was very even, the display of Wiseman, at left wing three-quarter, for Preston being a feature. Sefton forwards played well, but the three-quarters were disjointed and relied too much on individual efforts. The visitors' backs were more dangerous, and only good tackling kept them out on several occasions.

Result: Preston Grasshoppers 3 Pts.; Sefton nil.

   (Post 5/1/1925)

Sefton put up a very good fight at Bebington, but Port Sunlight were the better team. After scoring in the first few minutes through V. Smith, the home side fell away, but later took the upper hand.

Redhead was fortunate in his drop at goal, the ball grazing the bar; and, though gaining the lead, Sefton were soon dispossessed by a brilliant penalty goal from Hagman, the home side at the interval leading by 6 points to 4.

The second half saw Port Sunlight play a great attacking game, and Corkhill, Nicholson, and Hallam crossed the Sefton line, Hagman converting one of the tries. Port Sunlight's defence towards the end was sorely taxed, but Davies fielded brilliantly and was never at fault all through the game.

   (Post 12/1/1925)

Playing one man less in the scrimmages contributed considerably to the downfall of playing one man less in the scrimmages Sefton at St. Helens on Saturday. With the extra weight the Old Boys gained possession for the majority of the game, with the result that their rear division was constantly an attacking force. The entire failure of the visitors' defence to withstand these repeated attacks in the first half is emphasised by the scoring. 21 of the 27 points being recorded during the first period.

The second half was of a more even nature, though slightly in favour of the Old Boys. Arrowsmith made a magnificent run for Sefton which terminated in him registering the only score for the visitors. The home backs played well together and gave a good all-round display. The scoring came from Davies (2), Lyon (2), Horrocks, Puston, and Winstanley, whilst the latter scored two goals and Lyon one goal.

Result.-St. Helens Old Boys 27 points. Sefton 3 points.

(Post 19/1/1925)

The interest in the meeting of these teams at Birkenhead was increased by the reappearance of R. Robinson, the old North half-back, who turned out after an absence of several months. Robinson stood the strain of an injured knee extremely well, and it is probable that he will be included in the Park senior team at an early date. Park II. were usually the stronger side. Sefton made some strong attacks, one of which ended in a score. Park, however, were well served by Robinson. Ludlow, and Kelly, who made tries. Kelly also dropped a goal, and in the end Park won by 1 goal, 1 dropped goal and 3 tries to 1 try.

 (Post 26/1/1925)

In beating Liverpool II. by the only try scored, Sefton showed a better control in bad conditions than did their opponents.

Woods scored the deciding try, catching the defenders at a disadvantage and running across, with little opposition. On several occasions Sefton looked like improving their score, but the difficulty in handling an elusive ball prevented them finishing off some good advances. On the other hand, Liverpool rarely looked dangerous, but Ashcroft, at full back, played a capital defence. Sefton were best at half back, where Foggo especially did well under the circumstances. In the forward ranks there was little to choose between the sides, though Liverpool at times showed the better footwork.

 (Post 2/2/1925)

Owing to the Grasshoppers' ground at Farringdon Park being water-logged, this fixture was transferred to the Leyland Motors' ground. After twelve minutes' play the Grasshoppers took the lead, Leigh running over after a good dribble by Cottani. Pollard failed with the kick. Sefton subsequently had the best of the play, and just before the interval Jones made a brilliant run but was successfully tackled near the line by Burton. Ten minutes after the resumption Fowge equalised for Sefton from a penalty. Sefton had rather the best of some gruelling exchanges, but neither side could gain the verdict.

  (Post 9/2/1925)

An interesting and amusing feature of the match at Victoria Park, Birkdale, between Southport and Sefton was the fact that the visitors played sixteen men throughout the first half. It appears that on their arrival Sefton thought they were a man short, and a Southport second team player consented to a request to assist them. The fact that they were actually at full strength was not definitely discovered until the interval, when the Southport man withdrew.

Once more the ground was in a bad condition, and the exchanges developed into a forward game. In the first half the defences on either side prevailed, but in the second half Noon obtained a try which he converted, and Kendall twice got over, but was only successful in one instance in improving upon his effort. The home full back, Cockill, had little or nothing to do, the three-quarters handled well and as far possible conquered the conditions, but speedy movement was greatly handicapped by the mud.

The forwards played hard, but packed very loosely; there were too many wing forwards. The Sefton wing three-quarters ran well but were effectively held. The forwards gained advantages through the defects of the home pack in generalship.

Result: Southport 13 points, Sefton 0.

(Post 16/2/1925)

A close game resulted in a win for the visitors by 8 points to 3. A sodden ground and greasy ball impeded movements of promising character. Bidston gained ground more frequently, but were well held by Sefton's defence. During one of their raids Duggan, of Bidston, sustained an injury to the eye. From a penalty kick Hughes opened Bidston's score. The second half saw Hutchings equalise with a penalty kick. Bidston forwards rushed the ball over and Taylor converted the try.

 (Post 23/2/1925)

Sefton won comfortably at West Derby, though the score hardly does justice to the Widnes team, whose forward work was worthy of better results than were attained. Elsewhere, Sefton held a decided superiority, but in the packs Widnes displayed a slight advantage, and were unfortunate on occasions by letting slip opportunities owing to the lack of support from their back division. The try by Ankers was an excellent affair of trickery. He "sold the dummy" to a nicety and touched down in a very good position. The Sefton backs rendered a good account of themselves and displayed plenty of dash, best among the home side being Hutchings, Foggo, Nelson, and the wing three-quarters.

Result: Sefton 17 points, Widnes Old Boys 3 points.

(Post 16/3/1925)

A good game was witnessed at West Derby, where the Old Birkonians defeated the home team by 3 goals and a try to 2 penalty goals. Sefton played fourteen men up to the interval, holding the advantage in loose forward play, though the visitors' three-quarters were superior. Harding and Roddick were prominent in the back division, and gave the visitors plenty of chances.

Howard's try, which Lewis converted, for the Old Birkonians, was the only score in an even first half, Sefton being unlucky to be in arrears. After the interval Brabner (2) and Baker made the issue safe with fine tries, two of which Lewis converted. A final rally by Sefton led to Hutchings kicking two well-judged penalty goals in quick succession. The leeway, however, proved too much to alter the result of an interesting game.

Result: Old Birkonians 18 pts., Sefton 6 pts.

Old Birkonians II. 6 Pts., Sefton II. 3 Pts.

Sefton III. 26 Pts., Old Birkonians III. 17 Pts.

 (Post 23/3/1925)

v. Mona

The Sefton(Liverpool) touring team, who were defeated be Mona yesterday, visited Castletown today to oppose the new club, and as the Association team had cancelled their match with St. Georges, the home side was strengthened by the inclusion of Preston at full-back. The match attracted considerable interest in the Southside, and there was quite a decent turn-up to witness this exhibition of the handling code by an English side. In the first half, Murphy and Henchy scored tries for Castletown, and Henchy improved one of the tries, Castletown leading by eight points at the interval.

Murphey scored three more tries in the second half, Allen improved one of them. The game was fast and open, and was greatly enjoyed by the spectators, Castletown playing fine football.

v. Mona

Result

Castletown, 2 goals, 3 tries, (19 pts.).

Sefton: Nil.

In this game at Meadow-lane, West Derby, both sides were weakly represented and each played several men short. An interesting and keen game was seen, with Warrington holding the upper hand and winning by 3 goals 3 tries to 4 tries. Some good tackling was done by Sefton and Warrington swung the ball about freely and found this the best policy. The visitors in the first half scored a goal and two tries by Bennett and Lee to two tries for Sefton by Bacon and Lee. Bagot, who showed promise, scored a line try in the second half for Sefton, Lee being the other scorer. Against this, however, Warrington scored two further goals and a try, among the scorers being Allen and Worsley (2).

 (Post 13/4/1925)

Sefton v Old Caldeans at West Kirkby 3.15

C.Jones, RE.Howard, NW.Hutchings, J.Bagot, GN.Morgan, HGC.Webley, TJ.Lake, JR.Taylor, T.Davies, CH.MacKenzie, J.O'Connor, H.Wickes, FH.Crease, L.Harrison, AN.Lockier

Sefton II v Old Caldeans II at West Derby 3.30

H.Gough, G.Nelson, FC.Cawthra, G.Kelly, JB.Dodd, HJ.Thompson, EG.Robinson, JM.Hughes, NT.Biddulph, Rev. AB.Lavelle, AW.Jones, GJ.Bulmer, D.Simpson, SG.Bacon, J.Whitehead

 (Courier 11/9/1925)

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Rugby Rules changed

(Courier 11/9/1925)

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Sefton 0 Prestwich 5 at Prestwich
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/9/1925)
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Sefton 3 Birkenhead Park II 14 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/9/1925)
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Sefton 11 Old Caldeans 11 at Caldy
Sefton II 23 Old Caldeans II 0 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/10/1925)
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Sefton 13 Dick Kerrs 6 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 10/10/1925)
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Sefton 0 Liverpool II 1dg 1t 
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/10/1925)
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Sefton 0 St Helens OB 33 at St Helens
(Liverpool Daily Post 24/10/1925)
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Sefton 0 Warrington 11 at Warrington
(Liverpool Daily Post 31/10/1925)
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On Saturday, when Sefon were the visitors, Healey, the old Liverpool University skipper, who leads the side, was on the line nursing an injured hand, but even without him they were far too good for Sefton. Without being particularly strong in any one department, Warrington played like a team. The forwards, among whom Derbyshire was a glutton for work, played soundly, if rather inclined to kick too hard when dribbling, the halves opened up the game well and kicked with judgement, and much of the handling of the three-quarters was really good. Gibbs and Jeacock made a good wing, and Lee on the other flank looked likely, but his partner, Knowles, the most powerful of the backs, was over anxious to break through single handed, and his his wing man did not see much of the ball. McLaren, at full-back, looked the part, and kicked soundly, but he was not very highly tried on this occasion. The Sefton fifteen were a disorganised force, which is hardly to be wondered at, as about half of the chosen players were missing. Hutchings, the Sefton captain, is a fine player with lots of experience of Welsh football, but he cannot hope to make much of the promising young players he has at his disposal until the bulk of his team make a more serious effort to overcome the obstacles that are at present allowed to interfere with the regular appearance. Sefton's trouble is not an uncommon one at the moment, and I would name several other clubs which are suffering in the same way. It is a hopeless task.

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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 33 at Bebington
Sefton III 9 Port Sunlight III 3at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/11/1925)
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Sefton 4 Old Birkonians 14 at Birkenhead
Sefton II 0 Old Birkonians II 3 at Birkenhead
Sefton III 3 Old Birkonians III 21 at Birkenhead
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/12/1925)
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Sefton 6 St Helens OB 0  at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 2/1/1926)
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Sefton (King's) 9 Preston Grasshoppers 0 at West Derby

The game was keenly competed, and the play was hard with strong forward rushes and good tackling. Sefton were the slightly superior fifteen in their methods and eventually Parkinson opened the score after a spectacular run. At a later period the same player added a second try, while Thompson crossed over for a third. The kicks at goal failed.

(Liverpool Daily Post 9/1/1926)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 16/1/1926)
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Sefton 0 Southport 27 at Southport
(Liverpool Daily Post 23/1/1926)
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Sefton 0 Liverpool II 22 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 30/1/1926)
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Sefton 3 Port Sunlight 11 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 20/2/1926)
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Sefton 20 Bidston 15
(Liverpool Football Echo 27/2/1926)
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Sefton 3 Wigan OB 16 at West Derby

Birkenhead YMCA 21 Sefton II 4

Sefton Extra 8 Hightown 35

(Liverpool Daily Post 6/3/1926)
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Sefton 3 Old Birkonians 26 at Birkenhead
(Liverpool Daily Post 13/3/1926)
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Sefton 5 Old Salfordians 11 at Salford
(Liverpool Daily Post 20/3/1926)
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Sefton 0 Prestwich 3 at Prestwich

Waterloo II 33 Sefton II 0

(Liverpool Daily Post 27/3/1926)
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Sefton14 1g 3t Ramsey 0 at Ramsey
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/4/1926)
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Sefton III 0 Oldershaw OB 17 at Wallacre Park
(Liverpool Daily Post 9/10/1926)
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Sefton 9 Liverpool II 10 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 16/10/1926)
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Sefton 6 Prestwich 0 at Prestwich
(Liverpool Daily Post 23/10/1926)
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Sefton 8 Old Caldeans 4 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 30/10/1926)
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Sefton 8 Old Caldeans 4 at West Derby
Sefton II 14 Old Caldeans II 3 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 6/11/1926)
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Sefton 0 Hoylake 16 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 13/11/1926)
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Sefton II 0 Collegiate OB 4 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 20/11/1926)
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Sefton 5 Preston Grasshoppers 24 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 27/11/1926)
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Sefton 0 Bidston 3 at Bidston
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/12/1926)
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Sefton 0 Wigan OB 12 at West Derby
Sefton II 10 Collegiate OB 31 at Finch Lane
(Liverpool Daily Post 11/12/1926)
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Sefton 41 (7g 2t) Bidston 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/1/1927)
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Sefton 3 Old Lerpooleans 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 8/1/1927)
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Sefton 11 Birkenhead Park II 3 at West Derby
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 22/1/1927)
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Sefton 9 Hightown 0 at Hightown
(Liverpool Daily Post 29/1/1927)
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Sefton 3 St Helens OB 17 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/2/1927)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/2/1927)
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Sefton 0 Ormskirk 32 at Ormskirk
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/2/1927)
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Sefton 0 St Helens OB 50  at St Helens
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/2/1927)
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Sefton 25 Hightown 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/3/1927)
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Sefton 6 Port Sunlight 0 at Bebington
Sefton III 0 Port Sunlight III 16 at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/3/1927)
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Sefton 12 Hoylake 5 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 2/4/1927)
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Sefton 3 Old Salfordians 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 9/4/1927)
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Sefton 10 Southport 0 at Maiden Lane

(Liverpool Daily Post 24/9/1927)
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Sefton 0 Didsbury 8 at Didsbury
Sefton III 3 Balmoral 6 at Ormskirk
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/10/1927)
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Sefton 0 Pretwich 8  at Prestwich
Sefton II 20 Pretwich 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 8/10/1927)
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Sefton 11 Hoylake 17 at West Derby
Sefton II 15 Hoylake IV 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 15/10/1927)
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Sefton 3 Liverpool University 6 at Mather Avenue
Sefton II 11 Liverpool University III 0 at Mather Avenue
Sefton IV 16 Liverpool University Extra 3 at Mather Avenue
(Liverpool Daily Post 22/10/1927)
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Sefton 14 Old Lerpooleans 13 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 29/10/1927)
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Sefton 9 Warrington 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/11/1927)
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Sefton 0 Hoylake 19 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/11/1927)
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Sefton 3 Chester College 11 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/11/1927)
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Sefton 8 Hightown 10 at Hightown
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/11/1927)
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Sefton 3 Preston Grasshoppers 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/12/1927)
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Sefton 5 Southport 8 at Southport
(Liverpool Daily Post 10/12/1927)
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Sefton 6 Wigan Mining College 8 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 7/1/1928)
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Sefton 6 Old Caldeans 0 at West Derby
Sefton II 3 Old Caldeans II 0 at Caldy
Sefton III 14 Old Caldeans III 0 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/1/1928)
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Sefton 9 Hightown 6 at West Derby
Sefton II 11 Hightown II 0 at Hightown
Sefton III 9 Hightown III 3 at Hightown
(Liverpool Daily Post 21/1/1928)
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Sefton 9 Liverpool II 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/2/1928)
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Sefton 0 Preston Grasshoppers 18 at Preston
(Liverpool Daily Post 11/2/1928)
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Sefton 8 Old Caldeans 14 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/3/1928)
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Sefton 19 Didsbury 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/3/1928)
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Sefton 'A' 5 Kirkby Lonsdale 6 at Kirkby Lonsdale
(Liverpool Daily Post 24/3/1928)
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Sefton 5 Wigan OB 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 31/3/1928)
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(Liverpool Daily Post 10/11/1928)
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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 17 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 22/11/1928)
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Sefton 3 Hoylake 6 at Hoylake
Sefton III 13 Hoylake III 9 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/12/1928)
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Sefton 0 Hightown 3 at Hightown
(Liverpool Daily Post 29/12/1928)
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Sefton 6 Chorley 0 at Chorley
(Liverpool Daily Post 2/2/1929)
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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 11 at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 23/2/1929)
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Sefton 5 Old Lerpoolians 29 at West Derby

(Liverpool Daily Post 6/4/1929)
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Sefton 15 Kirkby Lonsdale 3 at West Derby k.o 3.15 (14/9/1929)

Sefton: H.L.Jones, H.J.Thompson, T.C.Gosling, T.J.Llewellyn, J.Birchall, W.H.N.Blake, J.C.Parkinson, A.C.Kilburn(capt), D.S.Leghorn, F.L.Paisley, F.O'Connor, L.Lewis, F.Howard, C.E.Dean, J.B.Dodd

Sefton opened the season with a fixture against Kirkby Lonsdale, this being the first match on their new ground at Thornhead Lane, West Derby.
A great deal of work on the ground has been carried out by the members during the Summer months. 
A.C.Kilburn succeeding W.Howard as captain of Sefton, led a strong side but the visitors fielded a weakened team. 
In the first half Sefton scored through J.Birchall (2 tries) and T.J.Llewellyn (1 penalty goal), the first named player scoring two further tries in the second period, his work being exceptionally good. 
After the interval Kirkby Lonsdale gained their only try through K.Sill, the kick failing.
(Liverpool Daily Post 16/9/1929)
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Sefton 6 Shrewsbury 3 at Shrewsbury
(Liverpool Daily Post 23/9/1929)
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Sefton 16 Didsbury 3 at Didsbury
(Liverpool Daily Post 30/9/1929)
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(Liverpool Football Echo 5/10/1929)

Sefton 3 Old Caldeans 9 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/10/1929)
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Sefton 13 Prestwich 13 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/10/1929)
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Sefton 12 Southport 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/10/1929)
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Sefton 3 Bidston nil
(Liverpool Echo 16/12/1929)

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(Liverpool Echo 20/12/1929)

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(Liverpool Daily Post 7/1/1930)
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Sefton 'B' 11 Wigan OB 'B' 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 21/1/1930)
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Sefton 6 Chorley 0 at Chorley
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/2/1930)
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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 11 at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 25/2/1930)
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Sefton 0 Old Caldeans 10 at Caldy
Sefton 2nd 11 Old Caldeans 2nd 14 at West Derby
Sefton 3rd 9 Old Caldeans 3rd 11 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 18/3/1930)
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Sefton 14 Douglas 3 Tour of Isle of Man
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/4/1930)
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Sefton 3 Old Lerpooleans 29 at Meadow Lane
Mr T.J.Bradburn, Lancashire County Secretary refereed the game
(Liverpool Daily Post 8/4/1930)
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During the season, 1929-30, five teams were regularly run, with the following results.

1st    ..    ..    32    22    7    3        336            131
2nd    .    ..    29    20    9    0        328            166
3rd    ..    ..    29    19   10   0       307            192
4th    ..    ..    22    19    3    0        347            112
5th    ..    ..    19    7    11    1        141            232

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Sefton 17 Didsbury 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 27/9/1930)
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Sefton 8 Old Caldeans 3 at Caldy
Sefton 3rd 6 Old Caldeans 3rd 29 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/10/1930)
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Sefton 8 Manchester YMCA 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 11/10/1930)
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Sefton 5 Southport 16 at Hillside
(Liverpool Daily Post 18/10/1930)
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Sefton 8 Warrington 18 at Warrington
(Liverpool Daily Post 25/10/1930)
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Sefton 11 Old Caldeans 5 at West Derby
Sefton 2nd 8 Old Caldeans 2nd 14 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/11/1930)
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Sefton 6 Bidston 8 at Bidston
(Liverpool Daily Post 22/11/1930)
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Sefton 22 Hoylake 3 at West Derby
Sefton 2nd 15 Hoylake 2nd 0 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 29/11/1930)
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Sefton 3 Old Widneseans 16 at Widnes
(Liverpool Daily Post 6/12/1930)
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Sefton 3 Hightown 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 13/12/1930)
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Sefton 13 Shrewsbury 17 at Shrewsbury
(Liverpool Daily Post 20/12/1930)
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Sefton 0 Southport 11 at Hillside
(Liverpool Daily Post 27/12/1930)
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Sefton 6 Hoylake 3 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/1/1931)
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Sefton 3 Bidston 8 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/1/1931)
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Sefton 0 Brighouse Rangers 8 at Brighouse
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/2/1931)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 28/2/1931)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 7/3/1931)
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Sefton 6 Hoylake 14 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/3/1931)
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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 17 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 28/3/1931)
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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 17 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/4/1931)
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Sefton 2nd 0 Ormskirk 2nd 26 at Ormskirk
(Liverpool Daily Post 18/4/1931)
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SEASON 1931-32

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Sefton 3 Port Sunlight 5 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/9/1931)
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Sefton 12 Bidston 6
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/9/1931)
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Sefton 5 Old Caldeans 28 at Caldy
Sefton 2nd 8 Old Caldeans 2nd 18 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/10/1931)
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Sefton 15 Kersal 8 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 10/10/1931)
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Sefton 3 Southport 12 at Hillside
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/10/1931)
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Sefton 18 Warrington 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 24/10/1931)
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Sefton 13 Old Caldeans 22 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 31/10/1931)
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Sefton 8 Shrewsbury 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 7/11/1931)
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Sefton 3 St Helens OB 6 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/11/1931)
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Sefton 25 Oldham OB 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 28/11/1931)
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Sefton 16  Prestwich 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/12/1931)
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Sefton 9 Old Widneseans 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/12/1931)
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Sefton 11 Police 6 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/12/1931)
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Sefton 3 Hoylake 0 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Echo 2/1/1932)
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Sefton 8 Old Lerpooleans 5 away
(Liverpool Daily Post 9/1/1932)
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Sefton 10 Southport 6 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 16/1/1932)
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Sefton 6 Kersal 4 at Kersal
(Liverpool Daily Post 23/1/1932)
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Sefton 3 Shrewsbury 10 at Shrewsbury
(Liverpool Echo 30/1/1932)
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Sefton 3 Bolton 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 13/2/1932)
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(Liverpool Echo 19/2/1932)

Sefton 15 Hoylake 5 at West Derby
Sefton 2nd 9 Hoylake 11 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 20/2/1932)

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Sefton 9 Old Lerpooleans 11 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/3/1932)
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Sefton 7 Bidston 9 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/3/1932)
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Sefton 3 St Helens OB 16 at St Helens
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/3/1932)
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Sefton 13 Old Widneseans 14 at Widnes
(Liverpool Daily Post 2/4/1932)
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Sefton 3 Port Sunlight 8 at Bebington
Sefton 3rd 11 Port Sunlight 3rd 9 at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 16/4/1932)
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Sefton 11 Bolton 8 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 10/9/1932)
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Sefton 23 Old Widneseans 5
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/9/1932)
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Sefton 5 Port Sunlight 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 24/9/1932)
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Sefton 9 Preston Grasshoppers 11 at Farringdon Park
Sefton 2nd 3 Preston Grasshoppers 2nd 8 at West Derby
Sefton 3rd 12 Preston Grasshoppers 3rd 15 at Farringdon Park
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/10/1932)

(Liverpool Echo 8/10/1932)

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Sefton 14 Hightown 3
(Liverpool Daily Post 8/10/1932)
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Sefton 7 Kersal 19 at Flixton
(Liverpool Daily Post 15/10/1932)
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(Liverpool Echo 22/10/1932)

Sefton 18 Bidston 0 at Oxton
Sefton 2nd 3 Balmoral 3
Sefton 3rd 0 Balmoral 23 at Ormskirk
(Liverpool Daily Post 22/10/1932)
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Sefton 0 Old Caldeans 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 29/10/1932)
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Sefton 23 Hoylake 0 at West Derby
Sefton 5 Hoylake 3 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 5/11/1932)
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Sefton 16 Wigan OB 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 12/11/1932)
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(Liverpool Echo 19/11/1932)

Sefton 10 Old Lerpooleans 10 at Mather Ave
(Liverpool Daily Post 19/11/1932)
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Sefton 18 Bidston 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 26/11/1932)
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Sefton 0 Collegiate OB 0 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 3/12/1932)
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Sefton 11 Hoylake 3 at Hoylake
(Liverpool Daily Post 10/12/1932)
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Sefton 6 Port Sunlight 21 at Bebington
Sefton 3rd 8 Port Sunlight 3rd 12 at Bebington
Sefton 5th 3 Port Sunlight 5th 13 at Bebington
(Liverpool Daily Post 17/12/1932)
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Sefton 3 St Helens OB 0 
(Liverpool Daily Post 31/12/1932)
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Sefton 8 Warrington 0 at Warrington
(Liverpool Daily Post 7/1/1933)
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Sefton 0 Old Caldeans 25 at Caldy
Sefton 3rd 8 Old Caldeans 3rd 11 at Caldy
(Liverpool Daily Post 14/1/1933)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 21/1/1933)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 28/1/1933)
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Sefton 3 Prestwich 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 4/2/1933)
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Sefton 0 Wigan OB 9 at Wigan
(Liverpool Daily Post 11/2/1933)
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Sefton 0 Hightown 3 at Hightown
(Liverpool Daily Post 18/2/1933)
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Frost
(Liverpool Daily Post 25/2/1933)
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Sefton 3 Old Lerpooleans 13 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 11/3/1933)
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Sefton 11 St Helens OB 0 at St Helens
(Liverpool Daily Post 18/3/1933)
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Sefton 11 Bolton 14 at Bolton
(Liverpool Daily Post 25/3/1933)
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Sefton 14 Southport 3 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 1/4/1933)
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Sefton 11 Brighouse Rangers 11 at West Derby
(Liverpool Daily Post 8/4/1933)
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Sefton opened the Merseyside Rugby Union season at West Derby.

Sefton 3 Wigan O.B 25 at West Derby 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/9/1933)

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Sefton 17 Bolton 5 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/9/1933)

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Sefton 0 Port Sunlight 3 at Bebington 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 23/9/1933)

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Sefton 3 Southport 28 at Hillside 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/9/1933)

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Sefton 8 Hightown 34 at West Derby GOOD REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/10/1933)

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Sefton 13 Old Lerpooleans 11 at West Derby  

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/10/1933)

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Sefton 0 Old Caldeans 18 at Caldy 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/10/1933)

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Sefton 2nd 3 Egremont 2nd 3 at West Derby 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 4/11/1933)

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Sefton 3 St Helens O.B 31 at St Helens

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/11/1933)

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Sefton 8 Bidston 5 at West Derby 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/11/1933)

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Sefton 24 Crewe and Nantwich 11 at West Derby 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/11/1933)

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Sefton 2nd 8 Blackpool 9 at West Derby 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 2/12/1933)

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Sefton 0 Wigan O.B 24 at Wigan

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/12/1933)

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Sefton 2nd 0 Port Sunlight 'A' 14 at Bebington

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/12/1933)

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Sefton16 Wigan Old Collegeans 0 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/12/1933)

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Sefton 3 Hoylake 5 at Hoyake

 (Liverpool Daily Post 6/1/1934)

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Sefton 17 Prestwich 0 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 13/1/1934)

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Sefton 7 Rhyl 17 at Rhyl

 (Liverpool Daily Post 20/1/1934)

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Sefton 3 Southport 6 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/1/1934)

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Sefton 2nd 0 Old Widneseans 2nd 3 at Widnes

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/2/1934)

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Sefton 6 Old Salfordians 10 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 10/2/1934)

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Sefton 6 Wigan Old Collegeans 3 at Wigan

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/2/1934)

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Sefton 3 Old Widneseans 9 at Widnes

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/2/1934)

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Sefton 8 Wrexham 0 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/3/1934)

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Sefton 20 Hoylake 5 at Hoylake GOOD REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/3/1934)

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Sefton 0 Hightown 30 at Hightown

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/3/1934)

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Sefton 2nd v Old Caldeans 2nd at Caldy

 (Liverpool Daily Post 31/3/1934)

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(Liverpool Echo 7/4/1934)

Sefton 0 Bolton 20 at Bromwich St

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/4/1934)

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Sefton 13 Bidston 0 at Bidston

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/4/1934)

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The first of the Merseyside clubs to get into harness is Sefton. Practice took place on Tuesday and Thursday last week and there was a full practice match at West Derby on Saturday in view of the visit of Wigan Old Boys this weekend. 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/9/1934)

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Sefton v Bolton at Bolton

Sefton 2nd v Bolton 2nd at West Derby

Sefton 3rd v Birkenhead YMCA at Birkenhead

 (Liverpool Daily Post 15/9/1934)

Sefton 5 Bolton  25 at Bolton

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/9/1934)

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Sefton v Rover Scouts at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 22/9/1934)

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Sefton 3 Southport 20 at Southport

 (Liverpool Daily Post 29/9/1934)

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Sefton 3 Hightown 6 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/10/1934)

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Sefton 1t 3 Brighouse Rangers 6t 4g 1dg 29 at Brighouse

 (Liverpool Daily Post 15/10/1934)

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Sefton nil Vale of Lune 11 at Lancaster

 (Liverpool Daily Post 22/10/1934)

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Sefton 13 Old Lerpooleans 5

 (Liverpool Daily Post 29/10/1934)

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Sefton nil St Helens O.B 13 at St Helens 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 5/11/1934)

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Sefton nil Hightown 24 at Hightown 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 12/11/1934)

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Sefton 5 Old Caldeans 16 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 19/11/1934)

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Sefton 6 Bidston 5 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 26/11/1934)

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Sefton 9 Crewe and Nantwich nil at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/12/1934)

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Sefton 0 Wigan OB 9 at Wigan

 (Liverpool Daily Post 10/12/1934)

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Sefton 3 Old Widnesians 9 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/12/1934)

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Sefton 4 Value of Lune 13 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/12/1934)

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Sefton 2nd nil Birkenhead YMCA 3 at Holm Lane

 (Liverpool Daily Post 31/12/1934)

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Sefton 3 Old Lerpooleans 11 away

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/1/1935)

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Sefton 6 Old Caldeans 19 at Caldy GOOD REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/1/1935)

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Sefton 19 Old Widnesians 6 at Widnes

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/1/1935)

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Sefton 5 St Helens OB 9 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/1/1935)

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Sefton 3 Hoylake 26 at Hoylake

Sefton 2nd nil Hoylake 2nd 3 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 4/2/1935)

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Sefton 5 Kersal 11 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/2/1935)

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Sefton 13 Hoylake nil 

Sefton 2nd 13 Hoylake 2nd 3

Sefton 3rd 11 Hoylake 2nd 3 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/2/1935)

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Sefton 6 Brighouse Rangers 6 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/2/1935)

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(Liverpool Echo 9/3/1935)

Sefton 6 Port Sunlight 5 at Bebington

Sefton 3rd nil Port Sunlight 3rd 11

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/3/1935)

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Sefton 10 Bolton 8 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/3/1935)

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Sefton nil Southport 24 at West Derby

Sefton 2nd 3 Southport 2nd 23 at Hillside

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/3/1935)

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Sefton nil Kersal 28 at Kersal

 (Liverpool Daily Post 1/4/1935)

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Sefton nil Prestwich 4 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/4/1935)

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Sefton 6 Bidston 3 at Bidston

 (Liverpool Daily Post 15/4/1935)

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Brighouse Rangers 5 Sefton 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/9/1935)

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Bolton 5 Sefton 4 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/9/1935)

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Hoylake 13 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 23/9/1935)

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Warrington 0 Sefton 8 at Warrington REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/9/1935)

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Oulton 14 Sefton A 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/10/1935)

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Old Salfordians 6 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/10/1935)

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 (Liverpool Echo 16/10/1935)

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Port Sunlight 6 Sefton 0  REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/10/1935)

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Brighouse Rangers 9 Sefton 3 aat Lane Head GOOD REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/10/1935)

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Southport 23 Sefton 0 at Southport REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 4/11/1935)

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Old Caldeans 5 Sefton 0 at Caldy REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/11/1935)

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Hoylake 8 Sefton 7 at West Derby REPORT

Hoylake II 6 Sefton II 11

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/11/1935)

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Bidston 3 Sefton 3 at Noctorum REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 2/12/1935)

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Wigan OB 6 Sefton 0 at Prospect Park REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/12/1935)

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Old Widnesians 3 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/12/1935)

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Old Lerpooleans 3 Sefton 3 at Allerton REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/12/1935)

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Southport 9 Sefton 3 at West Derby REPORT

Southport A 8 Sefton 13 at Hillside

 (Liverpool Daily Post 6/1/1936)

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Old Caldeans 3 Sefton 5 at West Derby REPORT

Old Caldeans II 6 Sefton II 6 at Caldy

 (Liverpool Daily Post 13/1/1936)

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FROST cancels Merseyside rugby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 20/1/1936)

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Warrington 3 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/2/1936)

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Old Rockferians 3 Sefton II 3 at West Derby REPORT

Oulton High School 25 Sefton III 6

 (Liverpool Daily Post 2/3/1936)

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Old Lerpooleans 0 Sefton 5 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/3/1936)

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Old Salfordians 6 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/3/1936)

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Bolton 9 Sefton 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 23/3/1936)

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Old Georgians 10 Sefton 5 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/3/1936)

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Crewe and Nantwich 6 Sefton 6 at Crewe REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 6/4/1936)

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Wigan OB 9 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/9/1936)

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(Liverpool Echo 19/9/1936)

Port Sunlight 8 Sefton 8 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/9/1936)

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Brighouse Rangers 21 Sefton 4 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/9/1936)

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Sefton 8 Old Salfordians 3 at West Derby REPORT

Sefton II v Old Salfordians II at Pendlebury

Sefton IIIA v Ormskirk II at Ormskirk

Sefton IIIB v Cammell Lairds at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/10/1936)

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(Liverpool Echo 10/10/1936)

Port Sunlight 25 Sefton 0 at Bebington REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 12/10/1936)

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Port Sunlight 20 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

Port Sunlight A 13 Sefton A 0

Port Sunlight IV 24 Sefton IV 0

 (Liverpool Daily Post 19/10/1936)

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Southport 20 Sefton 12 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 26/10/1936)

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Sefton 3 Old Lerpooleans 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 2/11/1936)

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Eccles 6 Sefton 11 at Eccles REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 9/11/1936)

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Bolton 20 Sefton 0 at Bolton REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 16/11/1936)

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St Helens OB 21 Sefton 8 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 23/11/1936)

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St Helens OB 46 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 30/11/1936)

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Old Caldeans II 6 Sefton II 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/12/1936)

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Old Widnesians 11 Sefton 3 at Widnes REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/12/1936)

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Warrington II 26 Sefton II 11 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/12/1936)

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Southport 21 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 4/1/1937)

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Old Caldeans15 Sefton 5 at West Derby REPORT

Old CaldeansII 13 Sefton 0 at Calday

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/1/1937)

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Old Lerpooleans 15 Sefton 15 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/1/1937)

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Old Widnesians 6 Sefton 19 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/2/1937)

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Police 8 Sefton II 11 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 22/2/1937)

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Eccles 6 Sefton 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 1/3/1937)

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Old Salfordians11 Sefton 5  REPORT

Old Salfordians II 5 Sefton 6 at West Derby

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/3/1937)

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Shrewsbury 5 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 15/3/1937)

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(Liverpool Echo 27/3/1937)

Wigan OB 14 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 29/3/1937)

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Warrington 17 Sefton 8 at Warrington REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 5/4/1937)

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(Liverpool Echo 10/4/1937)

Sefton 9 Brighouse Rangers 11 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 12/4/1937)

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Sefton 5 Brighouse Rangers 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 13/9/1937)

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Sefton 6 Port Sunlight 14 at West Derby  REPORT

Sefton A 3 Port Sunlight 44

Sefton IV 17 Port Sunlight 6

 (Liverpool Daily Post 20/9/1937)

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Prestwich 25 Sefton 5  REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/10/1937)

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Southport 30 Sefton 0 at Hillside REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/10/1937)

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Sefton 3 Tydesley 3 REPORT (who turned up 4 short)

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/10/1937)

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Warrington 12 Sefton 9 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 1/11/1937)

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Port Sunlight 16 Sefton 0 at Bebington REPORT (Williamson played for Cumberland last week)

Port Sunlight III 3 Sefton 16

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/11/1937)

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Warrington 32 Sefton 9 at West  Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 15/11/1937)

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Southport A 3 Sefton A 11 at Hillside REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 22/11/1937)

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St Helens 26 Sefton 8 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 29/11/1937)

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Old Lerpooleans 13 Sefton 6 at Allerton REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/1/1938)

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SCRUM LAWS TIGHTENED

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/1/1938)

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Old Lerpooleans 13 Sefton 6 at Allerton REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/1/1938)

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Sefton 9 Collegiate OB 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 31/1/1938)

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Old Widneseans 16 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/2/1938)

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St Helens OB 10 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/2/1938)

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Eccles 21 Sefton 5 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/2/1938)

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Old Lerpooleans 3 Sefton 0 at West Derby REPORT

Old Lerpooleans II 6 Sefton II 5 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/3/1938)

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 (Liverpool Echo 19/3/1938)

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Sefton 21 Prestwich 13 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/3/1938)

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Sefton 3 Brighouse Rangers 14 away REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/3/1938)

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Sefton 3 Old Warringtonians 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 4/4/1938)

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Wigan OB 12 Sefton 3 at Prospect Park REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/4/1938)

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Tyldesley 22 Sefton 0 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 18/4/1938)

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At West Derby, players turned up for practice full of enthusiasm, and are fortunate in again having the services of W.A.Mawson as captain, with W.Williamson as vice-captain. Most of last seasons players were in attendance, with several promising newcomers engaged in running and passing as a preliminary, notably two hookers, Miles and Lloyd. The former played in Ireland, and Lloyd from Old Caldeans.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 5/9/1938)

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From the form displayed in the practice match on Saturday Sefton are likely to have good sides this term. W. Williamson of Whitehaven, was outstanding as a wing forward and GP.Jones, last seasons stand-off half, was also prominent. AL.Stephens, an ex-captain returned from Central Africa, B.Wall, SJ.Scott,WD.Bowen, Shelton and MacAulay displayed good form. Promising players are: EP.Jones, ex. Oulton School, MacNabb, Luckin, Dignan, Durkin, Spry, Evans (scrum), Hanson (fly-half), Montgomery, Hull, full-backs, showed fine form and J.Gibbins, S.Fenimore at three-quarter and centre, were noticeable. Three teams will be fielded.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 12/9/1938)

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Sefton 8 Port Sunlight 6 at Bebington  REPORT

Sefton III 3 Port Sunlight III 15

 (Liverpool Daily Post 19/9/1938)

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Sefton 28 Prestwich 8

Sefton III 28 New Brighton Extra 14

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/9/1938)

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(Liverpool Echo 30/9/1938)

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Brighouse Rangers 45 Sefton nil REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/10/1938)

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Collegiate Old Boys 15 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/10/1938)

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Sefton 16 Old Salfordians 6 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 24/10/1938)

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Sefton 5 Warrington 3 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 31/10/1938)

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Sefton 6 Port Sunlight 8 at West Derby REPORT

Port Sunlight 'A' 16 Sefton 'A' 3

Port Sunlight IV 26 Sefton IV 3

 (Liverpool Daily Post 7/11/1938)

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Sefton 9 Old Lerpooleans 6 at Mossley Hill 

 (Liverpool Daily Post 14/11/1938)

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St Helens OB 22 Sefton 6 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 21/11/1938)

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Sefton 9 Collegiate OB  0 at West Derby REPORT

Bromborough 9 Sefton IV 0 at Bromborough REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/11/1938)

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Old Caldeans 9 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 12/12/1938)

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Wigan OB 11 Sefton 0  REPORT

Wigan OB II 8 Sefton 'A' 0 at West Derby REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 19/12/1938)

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Old Lerpooleans 13 Sefton 3 REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 2/1/1939)

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Sefton 5 Old Widnesians 6 at West Derby  REPORT

 (Liverpool Daily Post 28/1/1939)

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SEFTON v Warrington, at West Derby

C.Montgomery; H.Carr, GP.Jones, A.Foster, R.Harper, K.Jones, CB.MacFarlane; H.Wilkinson, SJ.Scott, RK.Lloyd, FR.Barry, JF.Macaulay, E.Jones, WA.Mawson, W Williamson.

 (Liverpool Evening Express 17/2/1939)

(Liverpool Echo 24/2/1939)

 (Liverpool Echo 25/2/1939)

 (Liverpool Echo 3/3/1939)

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Sefton v Tyldesley at West Derby

A.Foster, R.Chrystie, M.Parry, GP.Jones, H.Carr, K.Jones, CR.MacFarlane, C.Montgomery, SJ.Scott, WE.Caldecott, JF.Macaulay, FR.Barry, W.Williamson, WA.Mawson(Capt), EP.Jones

Sefton II v Tyldesley II at Tyldesley

HKS.Grannell, FJ.Ward, HW.McCabe, A.Jones, R.Harper, HB.King, JC.Parkinson, H.Shelton, RH.Jarrett, L.Wilkinson, B.Wall, RK.Lloyd, K.Keelan, T.Dignan,  GF.Harrison

Sefton III v Waterloo XV at Waterloo

 (Liverpool Daily Post 11/3/1939)

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(Liverpool Echo 25/3/1939)

B.Scott, the Moseley centre 3/4 may turn out for Sefton v Brighouse Rangers, GP.Jones will go to the wing.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 25/3/1939)

Fine conditions favoured the meeting of these two old rivals, and Sefton were the first to score, EP.Jones going over for a unconverted try. Shortly afterwards Mawson added to the score with a penalty goal. Wigan impressed, and quickly drew level by virtue of tries by Ball and Hampson, which were not improved. Sefton took command in the second half, Montgomery scored a penalty goal and Parry a unconverted try. Good three-quarter work by Sefton and at times brilliant defence by Wigan.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 3/4/1939)

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 (Liverpool Echo 6/4/1939)

Sefton II v Old Rockferians at West Derby
Sefton III v ICI at Widnes

 (Liverpool Daily Post 8/4/1939)

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                                                            OLD ROCKFERIANS 14 SEFTON 12

Packing down a man short in the scrum in the first half, Sefton, with few chances in the backs, were rather overwhelmed by the Old Boys. When Sefton were at full strength, they improved and came with two points of the Old Boys. Sefton scored through EP.Jones, Chrystie and Keenan. A.Jones adding a penalty goal.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 10/4/1939)

 (Liverpool Echo 14/4/1939)

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LIVERPOOL POLICE 5 pts SEFTON II 12 pts (PROBABLY SEFTON'S LAST REPRESENTATIVE GAME BEFORE WW2)

In the opening stages at Aigburth Sefton were the more pressing pack, although the Police had there chances, but their half-backs were weakened by the oppositions strong forwards. The scorers for the Police were a try by Stores converted by Cameron, while Lodder (2) and Parry were the visitors scorers.

 (Liverpool Daily Post 17/4/1939)

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