"A very
large concourse of spectators assembled at Wolverhampton to witness
the international match between Ireland and England, which took place
in fine though dull weather, and on ground which was in almost perfect
condition. Five changes were made in the teams as originally selected,
Brodie, of Wolverhampton Wanderers, playing in place of Tattersall, of
Accrington, and the alterations in Ireland's team were Morrison,
Whiteside, M'Cabe, and M'Ilvenney, the back division remaining as
strong as first devised, but the combination of forwards was weakened.
England kicked off, and for a moment Ireland pressed, but the superior
strength of their opponents soon asserted itself, and the right wing
proved that they were capable of doing most effective work. Ireland's
defence was quickly taxed, and 10 minutes from the opening Cotterill
from a pass by Brodie, opened the account for England, and a minute
afterwards Henfrey put on a second point. Shortly after Rose had to
repel two stinging shots right under the bar, bur he proved himself a
most capable custodian throughout the game, and a word of praise is
due to Clugstone, who was repeatedly called upon and saved grandly. A
long, low shot by Bassett was well stopped, and Stanfield then struck
the bar. Peden failed to take advantage of the opening, and Lindley
headed over. England's defence was grand, Marsden being a tower of
strength, kicking with much judgement, and Rose was not often called
upon in consequence. Clugston saved several shots in miraculous
manner, and just before the whistle blew Lindley scored a third goal
out of a scrimmage. In the second half the game was quiet for a time,
Lindley then scored. Whiteside put on the first point for Ireland a
minute later, and immediately after Bassett registered a fifth point,
Ireland for a time played with vigour, and endeavoured to increase
their score, but were repeatedly baffled. Cotterill missed several
openings, and but for Clugston's skill England's score must have been
largely increased. Towards the close Ireland only broke away in a
spasmodic mannar, their opponents having the best of the game. Lindley
broke through the back division, and, with only the goalkeeper before
him, scored again. The remainder of the play was mainly in favour of
England.
"Although the matches between
England Ireland have been invariably uneven, the attendance at
Wolverhampton on Saturday, when the tenth annual game took place, was
large. In this instance England again won, which brings their number of
victories to ten and their goal record to 71 against five. Before
half-time Cotteril, Henfrey, and Daft scored for England, while
afterwards Lindley added the fourth and sixth and Bassett the fifth
goals. Whiteside kicked a goal for Ireland, who were beaten by six goals
to one..."
- The Times, Monday, 9 March 1891
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Scotland won the rugby
union 'Triple Crown' for the first time when they defeated England, 9-3 at
Richmond. It was on 7 March 1891
that a dispute between two doctors on the streets of Wheeling in West
Virginia ended in 31-year-old Dr. George Garrison, the City Health Officer
shooting dead Dr, George Baird, thirty years his senior, who was also
carrying a gun. The pair had disagreed over alleged health violations and
they had clashed in public, six months earlier, with Dr. Garrison knocking
his former friend to the ground. Although he was found guilty of
second-degree murder, an appeal reduced his sentence and he returned to his
medical practise, less than two years later. |