The Jersey Cup

Launton: S Sansome F. Tompkins J. Marriott J. Ancil A. Jeacock H. Sansome J. Jeacock J.Penn J. Phipps L.Massey F. Massey

Launton Scorers: J. Jeacock 1 J. Phipps 3

Wootton: R. Butler; J. Oliver, J. Johnson A. Hawkins A. Hall A. Day H. Parsons T. Casey L. Saunders G. Butler V. Day

Wootton Scorers:

The Jersey Cup final at Middleton Park attracted over 700 spectators. Launton, who have won the trophy on four previous occasions and also been joint holders for one year, were well supported by many local enthusiasts. There were two players in the Launton eleven who were in the last cup winning side, vix, “Paul” Jeacock and Jack Jeacock. Wootton were considered a “dark horse” side and this was their first appearance in the final.

Wootton had the assistance of the wind in the opening half. Launton almost scored an early goal when J. Jeacock shot in, the goalie charging the shot down. Sansome cleared at the other end, but a return by Wootton almost gave them the lead, V. Day hitting the post, the ball rebounding to the feet of Saunders, who missed from a few yards out. After ten minutes play Launton opened the scoring, H. Sansome dropping the leather into the center where Penn passed on to his partner on the wing and Jeacock shot a lovely goal. Wootton raided their opponents goal twice, but their forwards were weak and Sansome was not troubled. Launton, however, were always dangerous when they got moving and the brothers Massey were a source of trouble to the Wootton defence, likewise Phipps, who was a rare worrier. It was the last named player who put Launton two up by accepting a fine center from F. Massey and shooting well out of Butler’s reach.

Half-time Launton 2, Wootton 0.

The second half commenced in a fierce hailstorm, which practically finished the game from an onlookers point of view. Launton, however, were not affected as Wootton, whose goal had some narrow escapes. In this half, Phipps completed the “hatrick,” with two individual efforts and he also went close on other occasions. When Wootton did advance they found a rare stumbling block in Marriott, the Launton captain, who played a fine defensive game throughout.