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Harold Osbaldestin
Harold Osbaldestin (20 February 1909 – September 1955) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Salford Red Devils, Salford, as a . Background Harold Osbaldestin was born in Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 46 in Swinton, Greater Manchester, Swinton, Lancashire, England. Playing career Salford Osbaldestin debuted for Salford Red Devils, Salford in October 1931. During his time at the club, he played in four Lancashire Cup (rugby league), Lancashire Cup finals; the 21–12 victory over Wigan Warriors, Wigan in the 1934 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1934–35 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1934–35 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 20 October 1934, the 15–7 victory over Wigan Warriors, Wigan in the 1935 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1935–36 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1935–36 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 19 October 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whelley
Whelley is an area of northeast Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Historic counties of England, Historically part of Lancashire, it is mainly a residential area, between New Springs and Scholes. In Whelley, there is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery, St Stephen's Church, Whelley, St Stephen's Church and a Labour Party (UK), Labour club. Whelley also had its own (non-acute) hospital which specialised in rehabilitation of the elderly, and was part of the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust. The hospital closed in 2009 and was demolished in late 2010. The site is currently being developed with numerous houses, flats and bungalows. In terms of local elections, Whelley is grouped with New Springs and Aspull, and is consistently a Labour Party (UK), Labour supporting area, as with the majority of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. Riley's Gym, popularly known as "the Snake Pit", was established in the area in 1948 by professional catch wrestler Billy R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilderspool Stadium
Wilderspool Stadium was a rugby league stadium in Warrington, England. The ground was Warrington RLFC's old ground before moving to the Halliwell Jones Stadium. History In 1898, Warrington RLFC moved to the Wilderspool Stadium. A 10-year lease was agreed with Greenall Whitley for land on the east side of their previous ground, a pitch previously used by Latchford Rovers Rugby Club. Warrington's previous pitch was used to build houses in Fletcher Street. Wilderspool Stadium was modernised and extended in the inter-war period, becoming one of the finest venues in rugby league, and being awarded host status for Championship finals, Challenge Cup semi-finals, and tour games. A new west perimeter wall and turnstiles were built at Wilderspool around 1921. In 1925 the supporters' club provided Warrington with covered accommodation on the popular side of the ground and two years later, they donated a scoreboard. In 1926, the perimeter wooden fence being replaced by a concrete wall. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Feetham
John Feetham ( 1909 – March 1968) 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, and Salford, as a or . 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; Joe Bradbury, Bob Brown, Aubrey Casewell, Paddy Dalton, Bert Day, Cliff Evans, Jack Feetham, Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Evans (rugby League)
Clifford Haudel "Cliff" Evans (14 July 1913 – July 1982) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and coached in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Salford and Leeds, as a , or , and coached at club level for Swinton, St. Helens and Salford. Background Cliff Evans was born in Resolven, Glamorgan, and he died aged 69 in Wiltshire. Playing career Salford Evans made his debut for Salford in October 1933. Evans 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; Joe Bradbury, Bob Brown, Aubrey Casewell, Paddy Dalton, Bert Day, Cliff Evans, Jack Feetham, George Harris, Barney Hudson, Emlyn Jenkins, Alf Middleton, Sammy Miller, Harold Osbaldestin, Les Pearson, Gus Risman, Billy Watkins and Billy Williams. Leeds Evans played in Leeds' 14-8 victory ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert Day
Hubert Charles Day (8 May 1908 – 27 June 1977) was a rugby football, rugby hooker who played rugby union for Newport RFC, Newport and rugby league for Salford Red Devils, Salford. He was awarded five caps for Wales national rugby union team, Wales under union rules and was part of the Welsh side that won the 1931 Five Nations Championship. At Salford Day forged a reputation as the greatest hooker to play for the club, his record 488 appearances for the club went unbroken for over 35 years. Background Bert Day was born in Griffithstown, Monmouthshire, and he died aged 69 in City of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Rugby career Day was first selected for Wales in the 1930 Five Nations Championship in a match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, Murrayfield. Day was one of two new caps in the Welsh squad alongside Swansea RFC, Swansea's Dai Thomas (rugby union), Dai Thomas. Wales lost the match 9-12, but Day was reselected for the next game of the tournament i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy Dalton
Patrick Dalton (summer – ?) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and English League XIII, and at club level for Salford, as a or . Background Paddy Dalton's birth was registered in Harrington, Cumberland, England. Playing career International honours Paddy Dalton won caps for England while at Salford in 1934 against Australia and France, in 1935 against France and Wales, and in 1936 against Wales, and represented English League XIII against France. Challenge Cup Final appearances Paddy Dalton played at in Salford's 7-4 victory over Barrow in the 1937–38 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley Stadium, London, in front of a crowd of 51,243. County Cup Final appearances About Paddy Dalton's time, there was Salford's 10-8 victory over Swinton in the 1931–32 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1931–32 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Satur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aubrey Casewell
John Aubrey Casewell (11 September 1909 – 26 May 1974) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and coached in the 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Salford, Leeds, Halifax and Keighley, as a , coached at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Hunslet Engine Company ARLFC, and he was the Secretary of the Leeds and District Rugby League. Playing career Salford Casewell was born in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales. He grew up in England, near Manchester, and was signed by rugby league club Salford after a successful trial. He made his debut for the club in August 1928. He played in Salford's 2-15 defeat by Warrington in the 1929 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1929–30 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 November 1929. In 1930, he joined the local police force, which limited his appearances for the club over the next two years. Casewell was one of the players who successfully toured in France w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Brown (rugby League)
Robert Brown (15 Dec 1907 – Feb 1987) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Wigan and Salford, as a or . Background Bob Brown was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Playing career County honours Bob Brown played on the in Lancashire's 7–5 victory over Australia in the 1937–38 Kangaroo tour match at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Wednesday 29 September 1937, in front of a crowd of 16,250. Les Diables Rouges Bob Brown 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; Joe Bradbury, Bob Brown, Aubrey Casewell, Paddy Dalton, Bert Day, Cliff Evans, Jack Feetham, George Harris, Barney Hudson, Emlyn Jenkins, Alf Middleton, Sammy Miller, Harold Osbaldestin, Les Pearson, Gus Risman, Billy Watkins and Billy Williams. Championship final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Bradbury
Joseph Bradbury was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Salford, Castleford and Huddersfield (two spells, including the first as a World War II guest), as a . Background Joe Bradbury was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Playing career Les Diables Rouges Joe Bradbury 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; Joe Bradbury, Bob Brown, Aubrey Casewell, Paddy Dalton, Bert Day, Cliff Evans, Jack Feetham, George Harris, Barney Hudson, Emlyn Jenkins, Alf Middleton, Sammy Miller, Harold Osbaldestin, Les Pearson, Gus Risman, Billy Watkins and Billy Williams. Championship final appearances Joe Bradbury played at in Salford's 3-15 defeat by Wigan in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934, and played at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Diables Rouges
The Salford Red Devils are a professional rugby league club in Salford, England. They play home games at Salford Community Stadium in Barton upon Irwell and compete in the Super League, the top tier of British rugby league. Salford Red Devils have won the League Championship six times and Challenge Cup once. The club's traditional home colours are red white and blue. They have a local rivalry with Swinton Lions and other significant rivalries with Oldham and Rochdale. 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 Traf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938–39 Northern Rugby Football League Season
The 1938–39 Rugby Football League season was the 44th season of rugby league football. Season summary Salford won their fourth Championship when they defeated Castleford 8–6 in the play-off final. Salford had also ended the regular season as league leaders. The Challenge Cup Winners were Halifax who defeated Salford 20–3 in the final. Newcastle dropped out of the competition. Salford won the Lancashire League, and Castleford won the Yorkshire League. Wigan beat Salford 10–7 to win the Lancashire County Cup, and Huddersfield beat Hull F.C. 18–10 to win the Yorkshire County Cup. Championship Championship play-offs Final Challenge Cup Halifax beat Salford Salford ( ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former Salford Town Hall, town hall, ... 20–3 in the final played at Wembley on Satur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 Lancashire Cup
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