London, Aug. 3.
'The question of compensation for players whose earnings are too big for them to come under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, has brought the Football Players' and Trainers' Union into the limelight. They are determined to maintain the rights of all players, though it is hoped that there will be no need to bring a test ease, 'The unfortunate position of Frank Newton, the former Futham and Reading contre forward, who broke leg in a match between Fulham and fan Austrian side at Craven Cottage in December 1934, has brought the question of players' compensation into prominence, and it is hoped that some provision will be made for the more highly pald players, The Union has a membership of 1,100, The only noted clubs whose players are not members are Arsenal and Everton—Reuter,
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