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From: "J T Walton" <>
Subject: Fw: [PAWASHIN] McDonald Rovers Unknown date 1897 McDonald PA Outlook
Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 08:51:55 -0400


Hi listers,
Sneding this article along from a Pennsylvania list. Hopefully, someone
you know is here.
Best regards,
Jeannette
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From: "Victoria Hospodar Valentine" <>
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Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 8:20 AM
Subject: [PAWASHIN] McDonald Rovers Unknown date 1897 McDonald PA Outlook


> By the kindness of "Scotch" of Pittsburgh, we give the above photograph of
> the McDonald Rover Football Club, the champion association club of
> Pennsylvania, holding now the championship silver cup. (Note: Photo
> missing from article) Last season's cup games of this club were: With
> Jeannette, 1-1 and 3-1; Homestead, 1-0 and 5-1; Laurel Hill, 1-0. This
> team has had a wonderful record, and is known from one end of the country
> to the other as the champion football organization. Moreover, the
> gentlemanly conduct of the Rovers is well known. As "Scotch" says, "Any
> club that journeys to McDonald is always sure of good treatment."
>
> Following are sketches of those who are pictured above:
>
> Hugh ROBERTSON, goalkeeper, was born in New Cumnock, Ayrshire,
> Scotland, and has been playing with the team ten years. He is 32 years
> old, and stands 6 ft. 1 high.
>
> Wm. WILSON, right full back, was born in Greenock, Scotland.
> He is 21 years old, and stands 6 ft. 2. Has only played with the team
> last season, when helped win the cup.
>
> R. SMITH, left full back, was born in McDonald, where he
> learned all the points of the game. Has been with the club four years.
> He is 25 years old, 5 ft. 10 ½ in height.
>
> Wm. GARDNER, left halfback, is a product of Slamannan,
> Scotland. He has played five seasons with the team; is 30 years old, and
> stands 5 ft. 10.
>
> James ANDREWS, center half back, was born in Gaston, Ayrshire,
> Scotland. He has played five seasons, is 27 years old and 5 ft. 7 high.
>
> Wm. CROWLEY, right half back, is a native of Kilwinning,
> Scotland, and has played six weeks, is 33 years old, and stands 5 ft. 9.
>
> R. COOK, outside right wing, hails from Oakdale. He played
> three years with the second eleven, and two years with the first eleven.
> His age is 25 years, his height 5 ft. 6.
>
> R. MCKINNEY, inside right wing, was born in Lugar, Ayrshire,
> Scotland, and has played with the team three years. He is 28 years old
> and stands 5 ft. 8.
>
> Jas. MCVICKERS, centre forward, has been captain of the team
> for three years and has played for eight years. He was born in Ruthglen,
> Scotland, is 28 years old, and stands 5 ft. 8.
>
> A. MCVICKERS, inside left wing, is an Ayrshire lad, having been
> born in Old Cumnock 22 years ago. He has been with the team six years,
> height 5 ft. 7.
>
> C. H. MCVICKERS, outside left wing, is a native of Kilwinning,
> Ayrshire, and has played with the team eight years. He is 26 years old
> and stands 5 ft 9.
>
>
>
>
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