Lancashire League Minute Book 1890-1897 (with side-by-side transcriptions by Anne Cochrane)

Resolved that if Enfield consent to the transfer of Hartley Thornton to Church, that player be allowed to play for Church. Moved that the following transfers be granted A. Ashworth Church to Colne Joseph Thornton Church to Acc Jas Ingram Rishton to Church J. Proctor Colne to Burnley Gaunt, L. Haslingden to Colne Scowscill Haslingden to Ramsbottom (Ramsbttm to Lowe?) Mr. W. Hamer read his balance sheet and Report. Resolved that Accrington & Church audit the same. Moved by Bacup, seconded by Enfield, that for season 1897 and following seasons, all League Clubs be restricted to play only 1 professional in League matches. An Amendment was moved by Burnley & seconded by Nelson that all League Clubs play not more than 2 professionals in League matches. The Amendment