The Archive · 1908

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Cup: ties have claimed the attention of Soccer" enthusiasts during the past fow days, Perhaps {t may be of interest to give the figures as to attendance and receipts at some of the matches, The Newcastle and West Ham match attracted 47,300 people and takings rare £1,704, while 35,000 were present at the Li y. Brighton and Aston Ville v. Hull City ties, the receipts amounting to over £1000 in case. Even these figures were dwarfed by the Glasgow Rangers and Falkirk replay, in the first round of the Scottish Cup. Ibrox Park was the venue and 45,000 people paid £1,560 to see the home side knock out Falkirk by 4 goats to 1.

As to the outcome of the matches in the second round of the F. A. Cup, the feature of Saturday's matches was the poor showing of First League

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