THE 1941 JERSEY CUP FINAL

11 April, 1941 at Castle Ground Deddington

Bicester Harriers (2) 4 -  Stoke Lyne (2) 2

Referee: R. Renn Linesmen: Unknown

Bicester Harriers: E. F. Holt C.H. Grimsley W. Botley A. Campin R.F. Mansfield A. Scarrott J. Egerton G. Allett A. Ferguson E. Scarrott T. Clifton

Bicester Harriers Scorers: T. Clifton 2 J. Egerton 2

Stoke Lyne: A. Tanner Nichols F. Jeacock F. Winfield B. Winfield T. Jeacock, J. Dickenson F. White J. Hillesden A. James J. Jeacock

Stoke Lyne Scorers:  J. Dickenson 2

On the Deddington Castle ground on Saturday last, Bicester Harriers and Stoke Lyne met in the final tie of the Jersey Cup. The ground was in fair condition and there was a goodly number of spectators present.

Stoke won the toss, kicked with the wind in their favour, and obtained the first goal through Dickenson, in a scrimmage. From the kick-off Bicester attacked, and E. Scarrott, gaining possession, centred after some neat play to Clifton who made a good shot, which took effect.

As soon as the ball was in play again Clifton obtained possession and passed to Egerton who breasted it through. Bicester attacked again and Egerton once more sent the ball between the posts. Dickenson later made a good shot to bring the score two all. Half-time was called, no further point being added to the score. Stoke re-started the game, but he Harriers were far to powerful for their opponents and set to work. Egerton again succeeded in making a good shot but this was disallowed. Bicester then obtained a free kick for “hands,” and Grimsley kicking the ball off, Clifton sent it through the posts, making a third goal for Bicester. Clifton then made a sharp run and on well centring Egerton made a successful shot, thus making the score Bicester four; Stoke Lyne two.

No remarkable play was witnessed after this and at the call of time ringing cheers were given by the onlookers. It should be mentioned that the Harriers were admitted to be far the best team, and the play of Clifton and Egerton should be commented upon.

The Harriers were thus successful in carrying off the Jersey Challenge Cup for the first time, each player of the winning team being presented with a bronze medal.