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1937–38 Challenge Cup ...
The 1937–38 Challenge Cup was the 38th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by Salford and Barrow at Wembley in front of a crowd of 51,243. Salford won the match 7–4. The trophy was presented by Australian Test cricketer Don Bradman.Platt 1991, p. 60. First round Second round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Notes References * External links * Challenge Cup official website at Rugby League Project {{DEFAULTSORT:1937-38 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Challenge Cup The Challenge Cup is a knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, with the exception of 1915–1919 and 1939–1940, due to World War I and World War II respectively. It involves am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salford Red Devils
The Salford Red Devils are a professional rugby league club in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, who play in the Super League. Formed in 1873, they have won six Championships and one Challenge Cup. Their home ground since 2012 has been the AJ Bell Stadium in Barton-upon-Irwell, before which they played at the Willows in Weaste. Before 1995, the club was known simply as Salford, from 1995 to 1998 Salford Reds and from 1999 to 2013 Salford City Reds. History Early years The club was founded in 1873 by the boys of the Cavendish Street Chapel in Hulme, Manchester. Using a local field, the boys organised matches amongst themselves before moving to nearby Moss Side. In an attempt to recruit new members, the link with the school was broken in 1875 and the name ''Cavendish Football Club'' was adopted. They moved to a new base on the Salford side of the River Irwell at Throstle Nest Weir in Ordsall. Two seasons later, they moved again to the west side of Trafford Road to a gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Williams (rugby, Born 1905)
William Arthur Williams (29 December 1905 – 4 November 1973) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Crumlin and Cross Keys as a flanker, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Salford (captain), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Background Billy Williams was born in Crumlin, Monmouthshire, and he died aged 67 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. Rugby career Williams first came to note as a rugby player when he represented rugby union team Cross Keys. By the time he was selected for international duty, he was playing for unfashionable lower league team Crumlin. The fact that Williams was, and still is, the only player to be selected for international duty directly from the club is an indicator to the talen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Little (rugby League, Born 1911)
William Little (26 January 1911 – 17 December 2004) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Cumberland, and at club level for Barrow, as a , i.e. number 7. Background Little was born in the small mining village of Great Clifton, Cumberland, and in his early days he played for the village's club, and he died aged 93 in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Playing career International honours Little won caps for England while at Barrow in 1933 against Other Nationalities, and in 1934 against Australia, and France. County honours Little represented Cumberland. Challenge Cup Final appearances Little played , and scored a drop goal with his left-foot in Barrow's 4-7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley, London on 7 May 1938, and was a reserve in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by Wigan in the 1950–51 Challenge Cup Final at Wemble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Lloyd (rugby League)
Ieuan Lloyd (1914–1989) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at club level for Barrow, as a . Playing career Rugby Union Prior to signing for Barrow he played RU for Cross Keys, Penarth, Leicester & Rugby Lions. Barrow RLFC He signed for Barrow on 20 Sep 1935 from Rugby Lions RUFC, and made his home debut the following day on 21 Sep 1935 v Widnes His last game was on 30 Mar 1940 v Salford (away) 1935/6 season 37 appearances, 18 tries, 1 goal, 56pts 1936/7 season 40 appearances, 11 tries, 1 goal, 35pts 1937/8 season 45 appearances, 11 tries, 6 goals, 45pts 1938/9 3 appearances Injured for nearly all this season. 1939/40 season, 14 appearances, 3 tries, 9pts Challenge Cup Final appearances Ieuan Lloyd played in Barrow's 4-7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley on Saturday 7 May 1938. County Cup Final appearances Ieuan Lloyd played in Barrow's 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Thornburrow
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Des McDonnell
Des is a masculine given name, mostly a short form (hypocorism) of Desmond. People named Des include: People * Des Buckingham, English football manager * Des Corcoran, (1928–2004), Australian politician * Des Dillon (other), several people * Des Hasler (born 1961), Australian rugby league player-coach * Desmond Des Kelly (born 1965), British journalist * Desmond Des Lynam (born 1942), British television presenter * Desmond Des Lyttle (born 1971), English footballer * Desmond Des O'Connor (1932–2020), British entertainer * Des O'Connor, Australian rugby league player in the 1970s * Desmond Des O'Grady (born 1953), Irish retired Gaelic footballer * Des O'Hagan (1934–2015), Irish communist * Desmond O'Malley (1939–2021), Irish politician, government minister and founder and leader of the Progressive Democrats * Desmond Des O'Neil (1920–1999), Australian politician * Des O'Reilly (1954–2016), Australian rugby league player * Desmond Smith (general) (1911–1991) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Higgin
John Higgin was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Barrow, as a , i.e. number three or four. Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances John Higgin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Barrow's 4-7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley, London on Saturday 7 May 1938. County Cup Final appearances John Higgin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Barrow's 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1937. Testimonial match John Higgin's Testimonial matches at Barrow were shared with Bob Ayres, Val Cumberbatch, William Little, and Dan McKeating, and took place against Swinton on Saturday 27 April 1946, and against Oldham Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England, amid the Pennines and between the rivers Irk and Medlock, southeast of Rochdale and no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val Cumberbatch
Valentine "Val" Cumberbatch (14 February 1911 – 23 January 1973) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow and Liverpool Stanley, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Cumberbatch was inducted in to the Barrow Hall of Fame in 2019. Background Val Cumberbatch's death was registered in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours Val Cumberbatch won a cap for England while at Barrow in 1938 against France. Challenge Cup Final appearances Val Cumberbatch played , i.e. number 2, in Barrow's 4-7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley, London on Saturday 7 May 1938. County Cup Final appearances Val Cumberbatch played , i.e. number 2, in Barrow's 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie French
Frederick Thomas James French (17 April 1911 – 2 May 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played rugby union for the Sydenham club in Christchurch, before changing codes and travelling to England where he played rugby league for Warrington and Barrow as a or , i.e. number 1, or, 3 or 4. Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances French played , and scored a goal in Barrow's 4–7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley, London on Saturday 7 May 1938. County Cup Final appearances French played , and kicked two conversions in Barrow's 4–8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 23 October 1937. Club career French played in Warrington's 30–9 victory over Leigh Leigh may refer to: Places In England Pronounced : * Leigh, Greater Manchester, Borough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Todd
Lancelot Beaumont "Lance" Todd (26 May 1883 – 14 November 1942) was a New Zealand-born rugby league footballer and manager of the early 20th century. As a player, he represented New Zealand in 1907 and 1908 and played in England for the Wigan and Dewsbury clubs. He later became the manager at Salford and led the club to three League Championships and one Challenge Cup victory. Early life Todd attended Kings College which at that time was based in Remuera, Auckland, before later relocating to Otahuhu. After leaving school Todd became a tailor by trade. His father was John Todd who was a well known sporting identity in the Otahuhu area, particularly in horse racing. At the time of his death in October, 1920 he was the vice president of the Otahuhu Trotting Club. Rugby in New Zealand Originally he played rugby union in the Otahuhu area, with his senior debut being for the Suburbs club. They were a side made up of players who lived outside a 10 mile radius of the city centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Feetham
John "Jack" Feetham (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers ( Heritage Nº), and Salford, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Background Jack Feetham's birth was registered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours Jack Feetham won a cap for England while at Salford in 1932 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Kingston Rovers in 1929–30 against Australia, while at Salford in 1932 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1933 against Australia (3 matches). Les Diables Rouges Jack Feetham was one of the players who successfully toured in France with Salford in 1934, during which the Salford team earned the name "Les Diables Rouges", the seventeen players were; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Thomas (rugby, Born 1914)
Harold Watkin Thomas (19 February 1914 – 10 December 1989) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales and Wales XV, and at club level for his native town of Neath, as a lock, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Salford, as a . Background Harold Thomas was born in Neath, Wales in 1914. His father Tom played rugby for Neath, and his brother David was also capped for Wales. A metal worker by trade Thomas served as a regimental sergeant major in the maritime branch of the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. He saw action in the Atlantic, Russian and Indian waters, and at one time survived the sinking of his ship by a Japanese submarine. Thomas died aged 75 in Neath, Wales. Playing career International honours Harold Thomas won caps for Wales (RU) while at Neath RFC in 1936 against England, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
