Leicester Daily Mercury: Saturday 4th January 1896

Vulcan Rovers v. Albion: On the Victoria Park: The ground was in fair condition for a fast game and both sides had representative times. Vulcan kicked off and the first minute the Rovers were penalized and George Evans all but landed a goal. … (description of match) … Albion one try, Vulcan Rovers nothing. … Vulcan Rovers: T. Smith, full back, J. Hyde (captain), J. Castle, H. Pincent, and T. Selby, three quarters; W. Tyers and J. Stevenson, half backs; W. Gamble, W. Baker, W. Weston, W. Butler, T. Loydall, F. Neal, H. Pratt and J. Stevens, forwards.


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