Wellingborough News, 15th September 1883, transcribed by Kay Collins
RUSHDEN FEAST
CRICKET CLUB ATHLETIC SPORTS
THE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS
In connection with the above Club,
Will take place on
Feast Monday— September 24th. On the Cricket Ground, Wymington-road.
The following is a list of events: —
1.—120 Yards Handicap Flat Race (Professional). First Prize £2; second 15s.; third 5s.
2.—440 Yards Handicap Flat Race (Professional). First prize £1 10s.; second 10s.; third 5s.
3.—120 Yards Handicap Flat Race (Amateur). First prize value 30s.; second value 10s.; third value 5s.
4.—440 Yards Handicap Flat Race (Amateur). First prize value 80s.; second value 10s.; third value 5s.
5.—1 Mile Handicap Bicycle Race (Amateur). First prize value 20s.; second value 10s.; third value 5s.
Entrance Fee for each event 6d.
6.—200 Yards Flat Race for Boys under 13, six yards allowed for each year under that age. First prize value 7s. 6d.; second value 4s.; third value 2s. 6d.
In addition to the above Races
F. WOOD, THE CHAMPION BICYCLIST,
Will be present and will ride an exhibition race.
THE RUSHDEN NATIONAL SCHOOL BAND, Under the leadership of Mr. W. Bridgford, will be in attendance, and after the Sports will Play for Dancing.
Admission to the Ground, from Two to Five 6d.; after Five 3d. Reserved Enclosure 6d. extra. The Grounds will be opened at 1.30.
Handicapping Committee : Messrs. F. Knight, J. Claridge, and S. Colson. Judges: Messrs. J, Claridge and S. Colson. Referee : Mr. C. H. Simpson. Starter : Mr. F. Wood.
Entries close Friday, Sept. 21, (Thursday night's Post in time), and may be made to Mr. R. Tooby, "Plumber's Arms," Northampton, or to C. Claridge, Hon. Sec., of whom Entry Forms and further particulars may be obtained.
REFRESHMENTS on the ground at moderate rates.
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The Rushden Echo, 24th June 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
RUSHDEN TOWN WHIST LEAGUE—The Athletic Club Whist team met the Trade Union Club on Tuesday evening at the Athletic Club, the Athletes winning by 25 to games 15.
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J. Pruden
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J. Dickens
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J. Green
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F. White
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C. Colton
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W. Eayres
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G. Walker
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H. Boswell
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H. B. Warren
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W. Codgbrook
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T. Draper
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H. Clayton
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H. Freeman
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W. Sanders
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B. Gates
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W.Clayton
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G. Jeffries
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E. West
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F. Smith
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W. E. Knight
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W. Rickardson
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C. Jaques
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G. Allen
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T. Minney
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W. Burditt
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C. Robinson
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H. Martin
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H. Bull
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A. Garrod
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H. Cooper
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E. Garrod
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Mr. W. Clayson was captain of the victors and
Mr. J. Green captained the Trade Unionists.
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The Rushden Echo, 24th June 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
WHIST- Last night in the Rushden Town Whist League, a match was played at the Athletic Club with the Conservative Club. The latter won by 22 to 18. Scores:-
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4
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J. Dickens |
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| H. Alderman |
W. C. Knight |
| W. Checkley |
1
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W. Codgbrook |
4
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| H. Tye |
F. White |
| A. Willis |
4
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H. Clayton |
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| J. Smith |
J. Minney |
| A. Warner |
2
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W. Sanders |
3
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| G. Alderman |
F. Ball |
| F. Warner |
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E. West |
2
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| E. Dawson |
H. Boswell |
| S. Sanders |
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A. Foreman |
4
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| E. Howes |
H. Cooper |
| F. Alderman |
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W. Darnell |
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| H. Dilley |
W. Clayton |
| A. Willmott |
3
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C. Robinson |
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| C. Bollard |
W. Eayres |
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Mr. E. Dawson was captain of the visitors
and Mr. W. Clayson of the losing team.
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The Rushden Echo, 22nd April 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
ATHLETIC CYCLING CLUB—The members had a run to Kimbolton on Saturday. Sixteen members attended. They went by way of Newton and Yelden and returned through Stanwick.
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The Rushden Echo, 24th June 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
A Dance was held at the Athletic Club on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance. Mr. Cobb was the pianist, and Mr. Tear was the M.C. A pleasant evening resulted.
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The Rushden Echo, 29th April 1898
BILLIARDS — A full-sized billiard table has been put in this week at the Athletic Club.
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The Rushden Echo, 24th June 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
SKITTLES — A trip over to Kettering on Saturday, on the part of the Rushden Athletic Club Skittle Team, did not result, as hoped, in the Athletes carrying off points in the Northants Skittle League. They met the Kettering W.M. C., who came off victors by eleven games to five.
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Rushden Echo, Friday Oct 7, 1898 transcribed Sue Manton
A smoking concert was held at the Athletic Club non Saturday evening, Mr. R. Langford presiding. Mr. F. Cobb was the pianist. Songs:-
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Mr. F. Dexter |
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"One of the racing boys …. |
Mr. Raymond |
| "He had a little drop" |
Mr. Raymond |
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"Her bright smile …. |
Mr. Dexter |
| "Tom Bowling" |
Mr. Dexter |
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"They all come back to me" |
Mr. Raymond |
| "Oh, tonight" |
Mr. Raymond |
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"She wore a wreath of roses" |
Mr. Dexter |
| "Alice, where art thou" |
Mr. Dexter |
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"Good old London Town" |
Mr. Raymond |
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Rushden Argus, April 1903
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Rushden Echo, Friday October 7, 1898 (Sue Manton)
A Dance was held in the large room of the Athletic Club on Monday night. Mr. Cobb was, the pianist, and there was a large attendance.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 12th Oct 1906, transcribed by Kay Collins
Athletic Club – On Saturday night two favourites were engaged–Miss Daisy Reed (serio and dancer) and Mr. Jack Roberts (descriptive), both of London. Mr. H. Boswell occupied the chair, the vice-chairs being taken by Mr. H. Whiting and Mr. J. Holmes. Mrs George was the pianiste.
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Rushden Echo Friday, July 16, 1915, transcribed by Sue Manton
Athletic Club – The games team of this club, who were joined by the cycle club and Harmonic Society, were entertained on Saturday by the general committee. A number of members of the Bedford South End Club, who were paying their annual visit also joined in the party. An excellent dinner was provided in the large room, about 150 sitting down under the chairmanship of Mr. D. Baldrey. The President Mr. G. Miller C.A. was unable to be present through public business. After dinner Mr. Frank Cross, games secretary, gave a brief report on the season’s games. In the Club Union Whist Competitions they had won the cup, beating Wellingborough W.M. in the final. In addition to the cup, they had won a money prize of £2 10s, which had been devoted to a roll of honour to their members who were serving in His Majesty’s Forces. In the district Air Gun League they had come second, winning the runner-up medals, which was a creditable performance, as some of their best shots were using their skill in the service of their country. There had been numerous handicaps and tournaments amongst the members of the club in which 868 had taken part.
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Rushden Echo, 1st January 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Concert—There was a large attendance at the concert in the Athletic Club lecture room on Saturday. The artistes were Madame Laura Taylor, Mr Wallace Taylor, and Mr J P Preston, of London, who each gave much appreciated vocal items.
Children’s Treat—Over 500 happy youngsters, the children of members of the Athletic Club, were taken to the Palace as a special Christmas treat on Saturday. Each child received a new penny and two oranges. All who were unable to attend were recipients of the gifts.
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Presentation of Wheel Litter 1912
Rushden Echo, 14th July 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Rushden Athletic Club Harmonic Society (conducted by Mr. A. E. Smith) paid a visit to Chelveston Working Men’s Club on Sunday and gave a much-appreciated concert. Mr. J. James presided, and moved hearty thanks to the visitors, which was carried.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 8th Jan 1932
Miss Nita Rosslyn, the cyclist entertainer who is to tour the world, has visited the Athletic and Windmill Clubs at Rushden.
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Athletic Flower Show undated - named as Jack Smith, Mr Peak, Mr Bates
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Jubilee Dinner 1948
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