Silas Warwick (second ¼ 1879 – first ¼ 1937) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for

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and

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, and at club level for

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and

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, as a

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.Gate, Robert (2002). ''100 Greats - Cumberland Rugby League''. Tempus Publishing Limited.

Background

Silas Warwick was born in

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, and his death aged 57 was registered in

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, England.

Playing career

International honours

Silas Warwick won a

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for

while at Salford in the 18-35 defeat by Wales at

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(Athletic Ground),

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on Monday 20 April 1908, and won

s for

while at Salford in the 14-6 victory over New Zealand at

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on Saturday 25 January 1908, becoming the first player from

to play in a test match, and the 6-18 defeat by New Zealand at

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on Saturday 8 February 1908

County honours

Silas Warwick won

s for

, while at Whitehaven Recreation ARLFC he made his début for Cumberland against

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on Saturday 10 November 1900, and while at Salford scoring a try in the 21-9 victory over

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in 1907, and the 11-2 victory over

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in 1909.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Silas Warwick played as a

and was sent-off for fighting with Bradford FC's Harry Feather, in

's 0-5 defeat by Bradford F.C. in the

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Final during the 1905–06 season at

on Saturday 28 April 1906.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 11 – 1905–06". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a

Club career

Silas Warwick initially played for Whitehaven Recreation ARLFC, he made his début for

in the 17-3 victory over

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, Broughton on Saturday 13 September 1902, he made his début for

in the 6-11 defeat by

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on Saturday 24 December 1904, he played in the defeat by

in the 1907 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1906–07 season, scored his only

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in the 64-0 victory over York INL ARLFC the first-round of the

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during the 1909–10 season, and played in the defeat by

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in the

semi-final during the 1909–10 season, his last match for

was against former club

, Broughton on Saturday 9 September 1911.

Genealogical details

Silas Warwick's marriage to Mary (

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Lancaster) was registered during fourth ¼ 1906 in

district. They had children; Edith Warwick
birth registered
fourth ¼ 1917 in

district).

References

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