Monthly Archives: March 2015

The History of Sport – 1894

Some of the most notable events in sport from 1894: Liverpool complete an unbeaten season in Division Two of the football league, winning 22 and drawing six of their games. Sunderland FC make the first overseas tour by a football … Continue reading

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British Sports Hall of Fame 1928: Ronald Poulton, James and Phyllis Johnson, J.T.Hearne, Lily Gower

The choices for my Hall of Fame for 1928 are: Ronald Poulton (Rugby Union) –  the best English rugby player in the era just before World War I. He scored four tries for England v France in 1914, a record … Continue reading

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