18th February 1927 - Football - Buntingford v. Pirton Athletic

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Football

Buntingford v. Pirton Athletic

Tomorrow the town journey to Hitchin to replay the final of the North Herts. Benevolent Shield with Pirton Athletic, and judging from the play on Boxing Day they will have to go all the way to win.

Pirton have a fine forward line, and if the Town defence can only hold these in the first-half, Buntingford ought to pull it off, as they certainly lasted the previous game better than their opponents.

H.Pledger is suffering from influenza, so will be unable to play, otherwise the team will be at full strength.

The following are selected: Goal, R. Reed; backs, W. Hatchett and S. Thorogood; halves, H. Holmes, S. Howlett and E. Rayment; forwards, E. Moule, H. Birkett, W. May, E. Pledger and H. May.

Will supporters who are travelling to Hitchin please note that the bus starts at 1.30 sharp?

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Read the Hertford Town Juniors v. Aspenden side.

4th February 1927 - Whist (again)

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Whist

In response to several requests, the Town Silver Band held another Whist Drive at the George Hotel on Saturday evening.

There was a good company present and prizes, which were vouchers for goods to be purchased in the town, were won by the following:

Ladies - 1, Miss Marshall; 2, Miss E. Cutts.

Gents - 1, Mr H. Pledger; 2, Mr S. Pledger.

A Waltz competition was won by Mr A.B. Wallis and Miss G. Mean, while a Fox-trot competition was won by Mr J. Bishop and partner.

An excellent programme of music was provided by the Band, assisted by Mr J. Bishop (piano).

Mr Henry Clark for whist and Mr A.B. Wallis for dancing were the two efficient M.C.'s.

The judging of the dancing competitions was kindly undertaken by Mr H.M. Blakiston.

4th February 1927 - Whist

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Whist

There was a good gathering at the Assembly Rooms, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening, January 22nd, on the occasion of a whist drive and dance, organised by the Town Silver Band.

Mr T. Wornham was M.C. for both whist and dancing, and the prizes, which were vouchers for goods to be purchased in the town, were won by the following:

Ladies - 1, Mr H. Handy (playing as lady); 2, Miss Marshall.

Gents - 1, Mr S. Pledger; 2, Mr B. Dowler.

A spot dance prize was won by Mr Roberts and Mrs Case.

4th February 1927 - Football - Buntingford v Ickleford Social

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Buntingford v Ickleford Social

On Saturday last Buntingford entertained Ickleford Social in a North Herts League fixture, and being without Thorogood, Birkett and H. May, did well to win by three clear goals.

Ickleford won the toss, and set Buntingford to kick up the slope against a very strong wind. Both goals had narrow escapes, but nothing was scored in the first half.

With the wind at their backs, Buntingford had more of the play in the second half, and a goal was forthcoming through E. Moule, who, receiving a through pass from E. Pledger, scored with a low drive.

Howlett got the second following a melee in front of the visitors' goal, and E. Moule the third.

Under the conditions good football was out of the question, the high wind making the ball very difficult to control.

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Read the Hertford Athletic v. Aspenden report.