SSFC V Blyth Spartans 5th Oct 1957-06
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OFFICIALS Chairman : Mr. Alderman J. W. Mitchell , J.P. Vice - Chairman : Mr. Alderman M. M. Barbour . J.P. Manager : Mr. C. Thomas . Secretary : Mr. Alderman R. Bainbridge , J.P. , Board of Directors : Mr. Councillor I. Caplan , Mr. E. Crozier , Mr. J. J. Grant , Mr. Alderman E. Hill , Mr. G. Laws , Mr. W. Little , Mr. W. Porteous , Mr. S. S. Robson , and Mr. J. A. Young , M.B.E. , B.Sc. EDITORIAL To - day finds us engaged in a quest for the Durham County Challenge Cup , a trophy which we have secured twice during the past few years . Our record since the War , however , in this competition , apart from season 1945-46 , has been unimpressive . For the benefit of those who like to delve into the past , below is our record : Season 1945-46 . ● 1st Round v Stanley United . 2nd Round . v Horden . 3rd Round , No. 4 I.T.C. ( lost 3-0 ) . No. 4 I.T.C. went on to win the trophy . Season 1946-47 . Season 1947-48 . 1st Round v Easington C.W. ( lost ) . 1st Round v Ferryhill . 2nd Round v Consett ( lost ) after replay . Craghead , who operate in the Durham Central League , are at present head of the League , and possess the very enviable record of only having once been defeated this Season . Whilst the standard of football in that League is not so high as the North Eastern , Cup Ties always have the tendency to level things up . It must not , therefore , be supposed that the game to - day will be a sinecure . Under - estimation of opponents is always fatal . Our displays of recent weeks have been in and out and a pronounced victory would materially restore the balance which has been lacking . The only change from last week is Sammy Harkness for Borthwick . Sammy , who was injured in the Ashington game , has had his arm x - rayed but no fracture was revealed . Neither side have a game on Christmas Day , but on Boxing Day , the senior eleven travels to Blackhall , whilst the Reserves are engaged at Dawdon . New Year's Day . - North Shields at Horsley Hill - 2 p.m. Jan. 3rd - North Shields at Appleby Park . 2 p.m. |
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