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Rushden Britons

Wellingborough News, 8th March 1879, transcribed by Kay Collins

FOOTBALL MATCHOn Saturday last a well-contested match was played, under the association rules, between the Rushden Britons and the Kettering Star Club, the latter winning by one goal.

CRICKET MEETINGOn Saturday last the annual meeting of the "Britons" was held in the Infant School, when, after some discussion, it was decided to level a piece of ground which the Rector has kindly lent to the club for that purpose. The following were elected as officers for the ensuing year: Captain, W. Munns; secretary, G. Wagstaff; treasurer, C. Sharp; committee: W. Lewis, W. Clayson, H. White, and W. Carvell.


Northampton Mercury 17™ March 1888
1888 team
Northants Junior Challenge Cup - Kettering Hawks v Rushden Britons - Score 0-4
Goalkeeper: C Lingard — Full backs: A Dickens, F Ambridge
Halfbacks: F Perkins, C Church, C Chettle — Left wing: O Claridge, J Parker (captain)
Right wing: W Evans, H Tomlin —Centre forward: F Maddams


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