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74 14 - Shields Gazette , Wednesday , April 30 , 1975 Coun . Murtagh Diamond , Mayor of South Tyneide , pictured with representatives of South Shields Mariners and Boldon CW football clubs who were given a civic reception at the Town Hall last night . With the Mayor ( from left to right ) are Billy Graham ( captain ) , Mr Martin Ford ( chairman ) and Bobby Elwell ( manager ) all of South Shields Mariners , and Mr Joe Park ( chairman ) , Jim Carney ( manager ) , Stewart Robson ( captain ) and Billy Davison ( secretary ) , all of Boldon . Shields to meet Boldon CW annually between the two top sides on South Tyneside . Martin Ford , chairman of the Shields club , and Billy Davison , secretary of Boldon and the Wearside League's longest serving secretary , both enthusiastically agreed to the suggestion , adding that such a derby clash should attract a bumper gate at Cleadon . ace and great favourite Le Smith who recently scored the 800th goal of his career . Another ex - Shields player in Boldon's ranks is Wally Carmichael who is enjoying a brilliant season . On display in the Mayor's Parlour last night was the enormous and magnificent Alliances Northern championship trophy which must rank as one of this country's finest cups . There followed some good natured banter between the clubs , each expressing complete confidence that the other would finish runners up , but everyone genuinely looking forward to a meeting described they " natural " . as You could almost get the FA Cup inside this silver masterpiece which was first competed for in 1890. The trophy will also be on display at Cleadon Recreation Ground Friday night when Shields their Alliance complete fixtures against Morpeth Town . on a The game will provide a welcome reappearance on Scuth Shields pitch of Boldon's former Shields goal SOUTH Shields Mariners , newly crowned champions of the Northern Alliance , and neighbours Boldon CW , currently leading the chase for the Wearside Leal e championship , are to meet in a special challenge match . It will be played at the Cleadon Recreation Ground on the night of Friday , May 16 , and all proceeds from the game will be in aid of the Mayoress's Charities . The invitation to both clubs to meet in this unique match came in a surprise announcement by Coun . Murtagh Diamond , the Mayor when of South Tyneside , players and officials of these sides were given a civic reception at the Town Hall last night in recognition of By Dick Kirkup their outstanding success this season . The Mayor congratulated Shields on winning their title in their very first season and wished Boldon good luck in their drive to bring a second championship to South Tyneside , after which came his invitation which met with instant agreement from both clubs . Coun . Diamond said : " 1 would like to suggest that both clubs meet in a special challenge match for the Charities Cup . Mayoress's The winners will receive the trophy and the losers will receive a miniature . " He added that this competition will be staged a ay , April 29 , 1975-11 eld raises cheer at nefit game rned up at Roker Park last nd beat Newcastle United he for former Ireland inter Suggett again as Mariners beat Bede 1-0 SOUTH Shields Mariners , who clinched the Northern Alliance title on Saturday , maintained their unbeaten home league record with a 1-0 victory over Bede College at Jack Clark Memorial Park last night . Alan Suggett , who notched a hat - trick against Newcastle University on Saturday , was the marksman , the goal coming in the 20th minute . Unfortunately five minutes after taking the lead full back Jimmy McDonald had to go off with a pulled muscle and , says manager Bobby Elwell " He will miss the Mariners last game of the on Friday night at Cleadon Recreation ground against Morpeth Town . season " The team's , performance was a bit flat , " said Bobby , " but this is understandable and they will be going all out to maintain their home record when Morpeth come to town . " 16 - Shields Gazette , Saturday , May 3 , 1975 The Mayor of South Tyneside , Coun . Murtagh Diamond , pictured with representatives of Northern Alliance champions South Shields Mariners and the championship trophy . With the Mayor are ( from left to right ) : chairman Martin Ford , skipper Billy Graham and manager Bobby Elwell . |
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