8th October 1926 - Whist Drive

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Whist Drive

Twenty-five tables were occupied at a whist drive held at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening in last week in aid of the Town Football Club funds.

Other persons came in later for dancing, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent by all.

Mr H. Clark was M.C. for whist, and prizes were won by the following:

Ladies - 1 Miss Cannon, 2 Mrs Cornwell, 3 Mr Hatchett (playing as lady).

Gents - 1 Mr C. Smith, 2 Mr Hutchins, 3 Mr A Dray.

Highest score first-half - Mr E.E. Dennis (94).

Lucky ticket - Mr W.T. Budd.

For the dancing which followed, Mr Leslie Smith was an efficiant M.C.

The music was supplied by the Standon Orchestra, and gave every satisfaction.

8th October 1926 - Aspenden Football Club

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Aspenden Football Club

To raise funds for the Aspenden Football Club, a whist drive took place at the George Assembly Room on Wednesday last.

Nine tables were occupied, with Mr Dennis as M.C.

Prizes were won by the following:

Ladies - 1 Mr R. Pledger (playing as lady), 176 (7/-); 2 Mr G. Holmes (playing as lady), 170 (4/-).

Gents - 1 Mr T. Martin, 171 (7/-); 2 Mr A. Clark, 170 (4/-).

Refreshments were served at the interval, and a pleasant time was spent.

1st October 1926 - Football - Allenburys v. Aspenden

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Football

Allenburys v. Aspenden

Played at Park Road, Ware, on Saturday last, Allenburys defeated Aspenden by five goals to one in a clean and sporting game.

Aspenden scored first, but a penalty again them for hands soon put the 'Bury level.

Soon afterwards the Aspenden left half, in trying to stop a shot, had the misfortune to put through his own goal. Allenburys added two more goals before half-time.

The second-half was very evenly contested, with Aspenden doing most of the pressing, but unable to score.

Just before the end the 'Bury added one more to their lead by a fine long shot.

10th December 1926 - Football - Greg Cup

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Greg Cup

Buntingford 4 v. Odsey 2.

On Saturday, Buntingford went on step further in the Greg Cup Competition, when they defeated Odsey by 4 goals to two.

The first-half was an end-to-end battle with scrappy play, and ended in a blank score sheet.

The second-half was a little better. Buntingford had the better of the exchanges, and Thorogood opened the scoring with a first-time shot.

Play improved, and Birkett, H. May and S. Pledger added goals. H. May, on the left wing, played a good game, and it was through his accurate passes that Thorogood and Birkett were enabled to score.

Towards the finish the visitors attacked strongly and scored two goals. The sky was now becoming very dark, and so was Odsey's outlook, the final whistle sounding with the town attacking strongly.

Sawbridgeworth provide the opposition tomorrow in the fourth round of the Herts. Junior Cup, and Buntingford will have to go all the way if they hope to win.

The final of the Benevolent Shield (Buntingford v. Pirton) on Boxing Day, will be played at Hitchin. Special buses are being run, and anyone wishing to travel must give their names to Mr S. Howlett as soon as possible.

The fare is 2/6, payable when the seat is booked.