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NEWCASTLE CHARM BUT FADE IN STAMINA - McDonald scores just after the start and in the last but one minute to give United victory. They are the better side in the first-half and defend well against a spirited rally from the Yorkshiremen after the break.
Huddersfield - Leeds Road - 25,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Smailes, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: McDonald (2) - Swann
Hampson and Ward (both knee) and Wilson (groin) are still out.
04m - MCDONALD (1-0)
Half-time: Huddersfield 0 Newcastle 1
63m - SWANN (1-1)
89m - MCDONALD (2-1)
Full-time: Huddersfield 1 Newcastle 2
Position: 2nd
TYNESIDERS TRIUMPHANT IN GREAT DISPLAY - The visitors give a very moderate display on a greasy pitch and United should have won by more. Their understanding and footwork are much superior and the halves once more nullify the opposition. Low’s deputy Mooney is the star.
Everton (15th) - SJP- 40,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Paton (2), Harris
39m - PATON (1-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Everton 0
54m - HARRIS (2-0)
75m - PATON (3-0)
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Everton 0
Position: 1st.
SENSATIONAL WIN FOR HUDDERSFIELD- United concede twice in the first quarter and although McDonald pulls one back with an excellent solo effort it is not enough. Newcastle have far more shots than the visitors, but are generally off-key in every department.
Huddersfield (19th) - SJP- 50,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: McDonald - Jones, Wilson
06m - JONES (0-1)
23m - WILSON (0-2)
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Huddersfield 2
61m - MCDONALD (1-2)
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Huddersfield 2
Position: 5th
UNITED SCINTILLATE AT GOODISON PARK - The weather is very warm and terribly close. In the first-half the United treat the fans to one of the nicest exhibitions of combination one could hope to see and take a three goal lead before the home side pull one back just before the interval. United slacken off in the second-half and the game falls to pieces somewhat. After the game the party travels to Latham where they will stay in preparation for the game at Burnley.
Everton (16th) - Goodison Park - 30,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: McDonald (2), Harris - Davies, Blair
27m - MCDONALD (1-0)
40m - HARRIS (2-0)
42m - MCDONALD (3-0)
45m - DAVIES (3-1)
Half-time: Everton 1 Newcastle 3
BLAIR (3-2)
Full-time: Everton 2 Newcastle 3
Position: 3rd
NEWCASTLE WALK A HARD ROAD AT TURF MOOR - A strong wind and glaring sun make things difficult and it is a disappointing and scrappy game. United lose largely because of the forwards’ lamentable weakness in their approach methods. However, they are handicapped by an early injury to Mooney which deprives him of his usual elasticity.
Burnley (4th) - Turf Moor - 30,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Anderson (2)
45m - ANDERSON (0-1)
Half-time: Burnley 1 Newcastle 0
65m - ANDERSON (0-2)
Full-time: Burnley 2 Newcastle 0
Position: 7th
The Scottish League Champions play a very strong side whereas United include a number of reserves. Harris gives the Magpies an early lead and they are the better side in the first forty-five. The Scots dominate after the break and deservedly equalise before Hudspeth grabs a winner. It is a fine exposition of the game.
Rangers - SJP - 15,000
Scorers: Harris, Hudspeth - Cunningham
04m - HARRIS (1-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Rangers 0
63m - CUNNINGHAM (1-1)
HUDSPETH (2-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Rangers 1
NEWCASTLE WIN AGAINST GREAT ODDS - The Novos press throughout and deservedly beat the League Champions and leaders despite playing for the last thirty minutes with ten men including Paton who is a virtual passenger. The visitors use their poundage rather too much.
Burnley (1st) - SJP - 48,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harris (2) - Cross
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Burnley 0
46m - HARRIS (1-0)
60m - Seymour is carried off.
78m - HARRIS (2-0)
86m - CROSS (2-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Burnley 1
Position: 4th
NEWCASTLE’S WELL EARNED DRAW - An interesting game played in sweltering heat between the two well-matched sides is fairly drawn.
Sheffield U (6th) - Bramall Lane - 35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Finlay, Aitken, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris - McCourt
15m - MCCOURT (0-1)
Half-time: Sheffield U 1 Newcastle 0
46m - HARRIS (1-1)
Full-time: Sheffield U 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 4th
”BLADES” GET THEIR DESERTS - A hard, bustling game which is waged at a lively pace. During the first period there is a nasty feeling prevailing amongst some of the players and the referee has to speak to a number of them. Mooney is badly injured after only ten minutes and has to be carried off. He was elbowed in the rib by Sturgess who is “jollied” by the crowd so much he is eventually put right off his game. Mooney bravely returns on the wing and manages to head in United’s equaliser.
Sheffield U (8th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Low W, Swann, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Mooney, Smailes - Johnson
Swan replaces the injured Aitken and Low comes in for Finlay who is dropped.
05m - JOHNSON (0-1)
42m - MOONEY (1-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Sheffield U 1
53m - SMAILES (2-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Sheffield U 1
Position: 3rd
UNITED'S CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS - The weather is scorching and the ground is bone-hard. Harris gives United an early lead but the Pensioners equalise just before the break. Both teams lose a player to injury in the second-half, with McDonald departing for the Magpies. It is an equitable result on the balance of play. United were brilliant for the first thirty minutes, but their play fell to pieces after the interval. Photos in the Daily Mirror and Sunday Illustrated.
Chelsea (20th) - Stamford Bridge - 35,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Finlay, Aitken, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris
08m - HARRIS (1-0)
HODDINOTT (1-1)
Half-time: Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 4th
VERY MODERATE FOOTBALL AT NEWCASTLE - A very poor game in which the combination of both sides is ragged in the extreme and the shooting of the Londoners is beneath contempt. Photo in the Daily Mirror.
Chelsea (19th) - SJP - 40,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Aitken, Smailes, Harris, Hagan, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris
Hagan comes in for the injured McDonald (ankle).
11m - HARRIS (1-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Chelsea 0
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Chelsea 0
Position: 3rd
NEWCASTLE CONQUERED BY CULTURED PLAY - A well-balanced and cultured performance from the Lancastrians brings them their deserved success. The weakened Magpies play a strong game, but there is a marked wont of finishing power and their pretty footwork is rendered ineffective on the heavy, sodden ground.
Preston (10th) - Deepdale - 12,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, Smailes, Harris, Hagan, Mitchell
Scorers: Quinn, Roberts
32m - QUINN (0-1)
Half-time: Preston 1 Newcastle 0
ROBERTS (0-2)
Full-time: Preston 2 Newcastle 0
Position: 5th
Newcastle’s League team are beaten by a team organised by comedian George Robey who plays himself at inside-right. Buchan (Sunderland) and Elliot (Middlesbrough) are two of his guests. Gate receipts plus programme sales raise £762 and the comedian augments the total to £800 for the unemployed of the City. The Lady Mayoress accompanied by the Lord Mayor kicked off. Both Harris and Smailes suffered injuries.
George Robey XI - SJP - 15,000
Scorers: Harris (2), Smailes, Russell - Elliot (3), Buchan (2), Martin, Robey
HARRIS penalty (1-0)
BUCHAN (1-1)
MARTIN (1-2)
ELLIOT (1-3)
SMAILES (2-3)
HARRIS (3-3)
ELLIOT (3-4)
Half-time: Newcastle 3 George Robey XI 4
ELLIOT (3-5)
Harris and Smailes both have to retire.
ROBEY (3-6)
BUCHAN (3-7)
RUSSELL (4-7)
Full-time: Newcastle 4 George Robey XI 7
It is decidedly windy and there are some equally forceful challenges which bring a host of stoppages for treatment. United are a thrustful and enterprising combination and it is arguably their best performance so far this season.
Preston (9th) - SJP - 40,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Aitken, Paton, Pyke, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: McDonald (2), Curry - Woodhouse
Although Harris and Smailes are ruled out; Paton, Mooney and McDonald are all fit again.
12m - WOODHOUSE (0-1)
19m - CURRY (1-1)
29m - MCDONALD (2-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Preston 1
83m - MCDONALD (3-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Preston 1
Position: 4th
SPURS IN GREAT MOOD - United are well beaten in the Metropolis with some of the home side’s football making the Novocastrians look like very small beer. In all departments they are superior and United’s attack is palpably weak.
Tottenham (18th) - White Hart Lane - 34,448
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Aitken, Paton, Pyke, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Seed (3), Grimsdell
35m - SEED (0-1)
SEED (0-2)
Half-time: Tottenham 2 Newcastle 0
60m - SEED (0-3)
65m - GRIMSDELL (0-4)
90m - Seed’s penalty is saved by Lawrence.
Full-time: Tottenham 4 Newcastle 0
Position: 7th
HOTSPUR TRIUMPHANT AGAIN - in the first-half Newcastle reveal a complete restoration of their wonted prowess, with swift, elusive manoeuvres and good marksmanship. But they fail to score and there is a complete reversal after the break with United losing all cohesion and balance after Spurs score on the hour.
Tottenham (15th) - SJP - 30,000
Lawrence, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Aitken, Paton, Pyke, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Seed, Lindsay
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Tottenham 0
61m - SEED (0-1)
82m - LINDSAY (0-2)
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Tottenham 2
Position: 9th
BRILLIANT EXHIBITION OF FOOTBALL ON TYNESIDE - A game fought at a terrific pace on a treacherous ground. United score twice in the first six minutes and, with the Wearsiders down to ten men for much of the first forty-five, they dominate. After the break the Wearsiders fight back for a hard-earned point.
Sunderland (3rd) - SJP - 46,000
Lawrence, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Aitken, Hagan, Dixon, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: McIntosh, McDonald - Buchan, Marshall
03m - MCINTOSH (1-0)
06m - MCDONALD (2-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Sunderland 0
49m - BUCHAN (2-1)
55m - MARSHALL (2-2)
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Sunderland 2
Position: 9th
A DOUR STRUGGLE - the game is fiercely contested from the start and it is not long before some bad feeling is introduced. Sunderland are hampered by Stephenson’s lameness after the interval. the attendance sets a new record for the ground.
Sunderland (3rd) - Roker Park - 49,483
Bradley, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Aitken, Hagan, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Lawrence is dropped.
Half-time: Sunderland 0 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Sunderland 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 9th
MASTERLY DISPLAY BY THE MIDDLESBROUGH DEFENCE - In a ding-dong struggle both sets of defenders are keenly tried, but neither goalkeeper is called on for a big effort. Harris has a bad day, missing numerous chances and on one occasion missed three open-goals in succession.
Middlesbrough (5th) - SJP - 50,000
Bradley, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Hagan, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Middlesbrough 0
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Middlesbrough 0
Position: 10th
THRILLS AT AYRESOME PARK - A grand even contest full of sparkling play and clean football, it is one of the best games ever between the two sides.
Middlesbrough (5th) - Ayresome Park - 36,000
Bradley, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald,Mitchell
Scorers: Harris - Birrell
20m - HARRIS (1-0)
33m - BIRRELL (1-1)
Half-time: Middlesbrough 1 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Middlesbrough 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 9th
Representative teams compete for the Ingham Infirmary Cup (first game) and though United play with the wind before the break Shields are much the better side and score thrice. The home side also have to play with ten men after the first thirty minutes.
South Shields - Horsley Hill - 6,000
Scorers: Smith, Woods, Hall/Hawes
05m - J SMITH with a first-time shot from a centre (0-1)
15m - WOODS with a fine goal from short-range after a good run (0-2)
30m - Shields captain Woods has to depart with a knee injury (1-0)
36m - HALL or HAWES from just inside the area (0-3)
Half-time: South Shields 3 Newcastle 0
Full-time: South Shields 3 Newcastle 0
NEWCASTLE OUTPLAYED AT ST. JAMES’ PARK - United’s display is of keen disappointment to the many followers as at no point do they do themselves justice and are flattered by the narrow margin of the score. A westerly gale Is the dominating factor and United’s failure to build-up a lead in the first-half proves their undoing.They have a brilliant display from Bradley to thank for sparing their blushes. Thain gives a creditable display on his debut.
Aston Villa (8th) - SJP - 30,000
Bradley, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Thain, Hagan, Harris, McDonald, Mooney
Scorers: Mooney - Walker, Dickson
Dixon, Low and Mitchell are all out injured, amateur Thain makes his debut.
28m - MOONEY (1-1)
31m - WALKER deflects a corner in with his nose and requires treatment as a result (1-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 1
63m - DICKSON (1-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 2
Position: 10th
STALWART DEFENCES - Although the ground is treacherous and there are many slippings, the game is played at a fast pace. It is an even match in which the defences prevail.
Aston Villa (7th) - Villa Park - 32,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Low J, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Dorrell
McCracken returns from injury.
Half-time: Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0
69m - Although Bradley catches DORRELL’s shot there is so much spin on the ball that he cannot hold on (0-1)
Full-time: Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 0
Position: 11th
Despite the heavy ground and high wind both sides play clever football in a fast game with spells of brilliance. Newcastle, aided by the wind, are the better side after the break, but the leaders score five minutes from time.
Liverpool (1st) - Anfield - 36,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Low J, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Chambers
Harris has to be carried off, but returns.
Half-time: Liverpool 0 Newcastle 0
85m - CHAMBERS (0-1)
Full-time: Liverpool 1 Newcastle 0
Position: 12th
CORINTHIANS UNLUCKY - An exciting friendly with the “Lads o’ Mettle’s” played in wretched weather which forces the players off the field for ten minutes during the first-half and results in the game being abandoned after eighty minutes.
Corinthians - SJP - 5,000
Bradley, Russell, McLachlan, Wake, Mooney, Finlay, Low J, Smailes, Dixon, Paton, McDonald
Scorers: Paton (2), McDonald (2), Dixon - Phillips (2), Hegan, CT Ashton
03m - MCDONALD (1-0)
06m - HEGAN (1-1)
PATON (2-1)
PATON (3-1)
MCDONALD (4-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 4 Corinthians 1
47m - PHILLIPS (4-2)
50m - CT ASHTON (4-3)
57m - DIXON (5-3)
- PHILLIPS (5-4)
Full-time: Newcastle 5 Corinthians 4
NEWCASTLE AT LAST GALLOP AGAIN TO VICTORY - Although the conditions are terribly heavy the Magpies are immeasurably the better side throughout the game against the struggling Mancunians and the play all favours the home side.
Man. Utd (21st) - SJP - 50,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Dixon, Harris, Paton, McDonald
Scorers: Harris (2), McDonald
04m - MCDONALD (1-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Man. Utd 0
47m - HARRIS (2-0)
Silcock has to retire for the visitors.
70m - HARRIS (3-0)
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Man. Utd 0
Position: 12th
LEADERS OVERPLAYED AT NEWCASTLE - The visitors have the benefit of a strong wind behind them in the first-half and take an early lead. Newcastle subsequently have the better of the play. After the break Harris equalises almost immediately, but despite terrific pressure Scott is brilliant in goal for the league leaders. The referee, complains to the Liverpool captain, Ephraim Longworth about the amount of time being wilfully wasted, and said that unless he desisted he should order him off the field. Long-serving Longworth has never even been called to order and was very much disturbed by such a warning. He was so hurt that his club manager enquired of the referee why the player had been cautioned.
Liverpool (1st) - SJP - 43,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Forshaw < /p>
06m - FORSHAW (0-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Liverpool 1
48m - HARRIS (1-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 1
Position: 12th
NEWPORT EASILY MASTERED - Although several of the Newport players have been, or are, suffering from influenza, they still have a decent side out. United take the lead half-way through the first period and have the majority of the play. The Third Leaguers defence puts up a stern resistance until the last thirty minutes when they crumble.
Newport (D3S: 15th) - SJP - 28,507
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Dixon (2), McDonald (2), Harris, Mooney
24m - HARRIS (1-0)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Newport 0
62m - DIXON (2-0)
65m - MOONEY (3-0)
68m - DIXON (4-0)
MCDONALD (5-0)
MCDONALD (6-0)
Full-time: Newcastle 6 Newport 0
NEWCASTLE’S DEFENCE TOO SOUND FOR OLD TRAFFORD BRIGADE - The home side are at the foot of the table. After play starts tamely on a treacherous ground, McDonald scores and both sides are let down by erratic finishing. Although the home side have much the better of the play after the break, United’s defence is very sound.
Man. Utd. (22nd) - Old Trafford - 20,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Paton, Dixon, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: McDonald
10m - MCDONALD in off an upright (1-0)
Half-time: Man. Utd. 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Man. Utd. 0 Newcastle 1
Position: 11th
BIRMINGHAM BEWILDERED BY BRILLIANT FOOTCRAFT - The home side are beset by injury and influenza and have little chance of success when they are reduced to ten men within the first twenty minutes. United’s forward play is reminiscent of their glory days and its outstanding feature is its picturesqueness.
Birmingham (17th) - St. Andrews - 20,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Finlay, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Hudspeth (p), Dixon, Finlay, Low W,
09m - Low is felled by Barton and HUDSPETH’s penalty hits an upright and rebounds across to the opposite one and crosses the line (1-0).
After a violent collision with Harris, McClure is carried off having severely injured his groin.
23m - DIXON cleverly eludes the defenders and finishes with a delightful oblique shot (2-0).
Half-time: Birmingham 0 Newcastle 2
67m - FINLAY traps a clearance and drives the ball into the net without hesitation (3-0).
Wilfy LOW strikes a hard shot from forty-yards which goes in off the underside of the bar (4-0).
Full-time: Birmingham 0 Newcastle 4
Position: 10th
Although United take the lead and play the better football, they lack the staying power, tenacity and finish of the Lancastrians.
Preston (12th) - Deepdale - 34,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hampson, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour - Woodhouse, Roberts, Rawlings
Curry returns after his knee injury whilst Hudspeth is confined to his house.
05m - SEYMOUR scores whilst right-half-back Duxbury is lying on the ground (1-0).
18m - Little WOODHOUSE dodges around the legs of the defenders before crashing the ball into the net (1-1).
Half-time: Preston 1 Newcastle 1
63m - Bradley appears to be unsighted as ROBERTS breasts into the net from a free-kick (1-2).
RAWLINGS breaks through to score (1-3).
Full-time: Preston 3 Newcastle 1
HRH AT HAPPY HIGHBURY - HRH, The Duke of York, attends the game and is presented to the teams before kick-off. Although the ground is very muddy due to the snow the game is fought from first to last at a terrific pace. Arsenal are the better side all through and deserve their victory.
Arsenal (20th) - Highbury - 30,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hampson, Mooney, Low W, Curry, Low J, Woods, Dixon, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: McDonald - Toner, Boreham
30m - When TONER attempts to find a colleague Mooney’s intervention bamboozles Bradley who let’s the ball from slip through his hands (0-1).
Half-time: Arsenal 1 Newcastle 0
BOREHAM heads a fine goal from Rutherford’s corner (0-2).
80m - MCDONALD converts an easy chance (1-2).
Full-time: Arsenal 2 Newcastle 1
Position: 10th
FOOTBALL THAT LACKED THRILLS - The ground is frost bound on the wings and soft in the middle making for a treacherous surface and play is not very lively for long periods. Newcastle have the better of matters before the break but waste chances due to too close passing amongst the middle-trio. The struggling visitors adapt to the conditions better and deserve their success. There is nothing to give the crowd any satisfaction.
Birmingham (20th) - SJP - 22-25,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low W, Finlay, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harvey
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Birmingham 0
70m - HARVEY scores his first goal with a beautiful shot (0-1).
Harvey fires a tremendous shot against the bar.
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Birmingham 1
Position: 10th
UNITED BACK TO FORM IN REVENGE VICTORY - Despite the pitch being as sticky as bird lime and the ball as heavy as lead, it is a much improved performance in which ornamentation is replaced by thrust and dash. It results in a clear-cut and decisive victory.
Arsenal (20th) - SJP - 30,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harris (2), McDonald
McIntosh is recalled in place of the dropped Finlay.
05m - HARRIS heads a long pass over the goalkeeper (1-0).
11m - A judicious pass from Seymour puts MCDONALD in and he scores from short-range (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0
61m - James Low sets off on a brilliant run and centres, goalkeeper Williamson dashes out and misses the ball and HARRIS finishes (3-0).
62m - RUTHERFORD with a long dropping shot (or centre) from wide-out close to the goal line. Bradley is charged by White and injured (3-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Arsenal 1
Position: 9th
ROVERS MASTERED AT GALLOWGATE - Jack Carr’s Rovers are well beaten and would have conceded more if Newcastle’s shooting had been less erratic.
Blackburn (15th) - SJP - 30,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Low J, Woods
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Blackburn 0
62m - James LOW's first shot is charged down by Wylie, but he lashes in the rebound which glances off the back before leaving Sewell well beaten (1-0).
85m - WOODS scores with a nice drive after his initial venture was blocked (2-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Blackburn 0
Position: 9th
ROBERTS PLAYS BOLD GAME AGAINST NEWCASTLE DEFENCE - The pace is fast and the play vigorous throughout. All the goals are scored in the first-half and the Magpies cannot complain as they are overplayed. Although they are often clever on the ball, they do not move it quickly enough. Bradley is excellent even though he had suffered pain from a gathered hand the previous night. Roxburgh had an unhappy afternoon, he neither kicked or tackled well and appeared to lack confidence.
Bolton (5th) - Burnden Park - 22,000
Bradley, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low W, Curry, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris, McDonald - Roberts, Butler, Smith (p).
04m - ROBERTS intercepts Roxburgh’s attempted back-pass to Bradley (0-1).
12m - HARRIS gets through and hits a fast well-directed shot (1-1).
21m - Low centres perfectly and MCDONALD heads past Pym from close-in (2-1).
Bradley saves from BUTLER who puts the ball in again and the prone custodian can only help the ball into the net (2-2).
42m - Roxburgh is found guilty of intentionally handling and SMITH’s penalty is past Bradley in a flash (2-3).
Half-time: Bolton 3 Newcastle 2
Full-time: Bolton 3 Newcastle 2
Position: 9th
NEWCASTLE BEAT THE ROVERS AT BLACKBURN - Although Blackburn have the wind behind them and dominate the first-half United lead 1-0 at the interval and double their advantage in the second-half.
Blackburn (14th) - Ewood Park - 20,000
Lawrence, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Finlay, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour, Harris
SEYMOUR (1-0).
Half-time: Blackburn 0 Newcastle 1
65m - HARRIS with a clever goal (2-0).
Full-time: Blackburn 0 Newcastle 2
Position: 9th
SPENCER’S PROMISING DEBUT - In the first-half United’s open methods have the opposing halves in a puzzle and they could easily have scored more than the two goals they secure. Bolton improve dramatically after the interval and their robust methods keep United on the defensive for long periods. Debutant Spencer impresses, particularly with his clearing and tackling. Towards the end Roxburgh is knocked out by a terrific drive from Smith which is heading for the goal.
Bolton (4th) - SJP - 30,000
Lawrence, Roxburgh, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Spencer, Curry, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harris, Curry
16m - HARRIS (1-0).
40m - CURRY (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Bolton 0
50m - SMITH from a free-kick (2-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Bolton 1
Position: 8th
STEERING TO SAFETY - A vital and deserved point for the struggling Lancastrians who defend gallantly. McIntosh has to retire injured midway through the first-half and though he tries to return it is short-lived. Certainly this contributes to United‘s play lacking its wonted cohesion. A fast pace is kept up throughout. although there are numerous stoppages due to injuries caused by rough play.
Oldham (19th) - SJP - 30,000
Bradley, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Low J, Woods, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Pilkington
24m - McIntosh injures a knee and has to retire.
25m - PILKINGTON (0-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Oldham 1
64m - HARRIS (1-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Oldham 1
Position: 8th
A BLANK DAY AT BOUNDARY PARK - A well-conteste, scrambling game in which two sets of strong and stubborn defences dominate. Both sets of forwards appear under the impression that the last thing they should do is shoot and as a result neither custodian is seriously extended.
Oldham (19th) - Boundary Park - 15,600
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Half-time: Oldham 0 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Oldham 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 7th
WELSH WOES ON TYNESIDE - The Citizens, who are visiting St. James’ for the first time are significantly weakened by international call-ups. In contrast, McCracken is the only absentee for United and the supporters are greatly disappointed with their performance, with the forward line in particular being too bad to be true. The match is a benefit for Bradley.
Cardiff (5th) - SJP - 28,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Cardiff 0
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Cardiff 0
Position: 7th
KILLING THE GOOSE - A poor game littered with free-kicks as the Cardiff forwards are continually caught offside by McCracken. The better-balanced home team deserve their victory.
Cardiff (6th) - Ninian Park - 30,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Aitken, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Davies
13m - DAVIES (0-1).
Half-time: Cardiff 1 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Cardiff 1 Newcastle 0
Position: 9th
Newport - - 10,000
Scorers: McDonald (3), Smailes (2)
Half-time: Newport 1 Newcastle 4
Full-time: Newport 1 Newcastle 5
WINN A WINNER - The attendance reflects the fact the game is played in the worst possible conditions with torrential rain making for a treacherous playing surface. Newcastle’s performance is not much better.
Bradford C (18th) - SJP - 15,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Dixon, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris - Chalmers, Winn
23m - CHALMERS (0-1).
40m - HARRIS (1-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Bradford C 1
56m - WINN (1-2).
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Bradford C 2
Position: 11th
NEWCASTLE IN FORM - In direct contrast to yesterday’s miserable display the Tynesiders overplay the visitor’s in every department and the scoreline in no way flatters them. Renewed keenness throughout the team is the major factor.
West Bromwich (12th) - SJP - 28,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Spencer, Mooney, Low J, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris (2), Mitchell
22m - HARRIS (1-0).
41m - MITCHELL (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 West Bromwich 0
85m - HARRIS (3-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 3 West Bromwich 0
Position: 10th
NEWCASTLE GET REVENGE IN A FINE RECOVERY - After a goalless first-half in which Bradford play well against a strong wind, it looks all over when the home side score twice and lead 2-0 with a quarter of the match left. But in an amazing turnaround United hit back to win.
Bradford C (19th) - Valley Parade - 25,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Wake, Spencer, Curry, Low J, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Harris, Low, Smailes
Half-time: Bradford C 0 Newcastle 0
47m - LOGAN (0-1).
58m - WINN (0-2).
69m - SMAILES (1-2).
75m - LOW (2-2).
86m - HARRIS (3-2).
Full-time: Bradford C 2 Newcastle 3
Position: 8th
NEWCASTLE'S REVIVAL AT WEST BROMWICH - With the wind behind them Albion take the lead through centre Davies who then instigates a bit of unpleasantness. The Newcastle defenders show resentment when he barges Bradley over and they ventilate their feelings against him causing the referee to intervene. United come from behind to win once again.
West Bromwich (12th) - Hawthorns - 5,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Spencer, Mooney, Low J, Smailes, Harris, Hagan, Seymour
Scorers: Curry, Harris - Davies
17m - DAVIES (0-1).
Half-time: West Bromwich 1 Newcastle 0
60m - HARRIS (1-1).
65m - CURRY (2-1).
Full-time: West Bromwich 1 Newcastle 2
Position: 7th
CUNNINGHAM’S BENEFIT AT IBROX - A Benefit game for Rangers captain Andy Cunningham. United are well worth their half-time lead. In the second-half the Scots are much better and Celtic player Gallagher equalises.
Rangers - Ibrox - 20,000
Scorers: Harris - Gallagher
HARRIS (1-0).
Half-time: Glasgow Rangers 0 Newcastle 1
GALLAGHER (1-1).
Full-time: Glasgow Rangers 1 Newcastle 1
McDonald is the first hat-trickster of the season as United overplay the Lancastrians. New goalkeeper Archibald does well.
Manchester C (10th) - SJP - 34,000
Archibald, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Hagan, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: McDonald (3), Hagan (2)
12m - HAGAN (1-0).
16m - MCDONALD (2-0).
MCDONALD (3-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 3 Manchester C 0
60m - INGHAM (3-1).
HAGAN (4-1).
90m - MCDONALD (5-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 5 Manchester C 1
Position: 5th
NEWCASTLE SUCCUMB TO LEAGUE XI - There is a disappointing crowd for the Testimonial game for Jack Carr. It is interesting rather than exciting.
Rest of League XI - SJP - 7,000
Archibald, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Low W, Mooney, Low J, Hagan, Smailes, Woods, McDonald
Scorers: Hagan, Smailes
HAGAN (1-0).
MOORE (1-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Rest of League XI 1
SMAILES (2-1).
SIMMS (2-2).
SIMMS (2-3).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Rest of League XI 3
There is an atmosphere of staleness about both sides, though City are to be commended as they have to play with ten men after they lose crowd idol Max Woosman after 25 minutes.
Manchester C (10th) - Hyde Road - 25,000
Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Spencer, Mooney, Low J, Hagan, Smailes, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Browell
Half-time: Manchester C 0 Newcastle 0
70m - BROWELL (0-1).
Full-time: Manchester C 1 Newcastle 0
Position: 7th
Proceeds from the second leg of the Ingham Infirmary Cup will go to the Newcastle RVI. Shields retain the trophy on goal average.
South Shields - SJP - 12,000
advertised: Bradley, Russell, Hudspeth, Curry, Spencer, Mooney, Low J, Hagan, Harris or Smailes, McDonald, Mitchell
Scorers: Aitken, Swan, Hudspeth (p)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 South Shields 1
Full-time: Newcastle 3 South Shields 2
A match played in Oslo. Frigg were winners of the Norwegian League last year.
Christiania XI
Scorers: Smailes (2), McDonald, Dixon, Finstad (og)
Half-time: Christiania XI 0 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Christiania XI 0 Newcastle 5
Oslo
Christiania XI
Scorers: Smailes
Half-time: Christiania XI 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Christiania XI 0 Newcastle 1
Goteborg
GAIS
Scorers: Smailes, McDonald, Dixon,
Half-time: GAIS 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: GAIS 1 Newcastle 3
IFK Goteborg
Scorers: McDonald (2), (og), (og)
Half-time: IFK Goteborg 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: IFK Goteborg 0 Newcastle 4
Copenhagen XI
Scorers: McDonald, Dixon
Half-time: Copenhagen XI 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Copenhagen XI 1 Newcastle 2
Copenhagen XI
Scorers: McDonald, Dixon
Half-time: Copenhagen XI 0 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Copenhagen XI 1 Newcastle 2