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Dates: during 1927-1927
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...defeat. However, they were at times sorely pressed. One opposing goal-guard, an ingenious follow, lay down across the goal, blocking it effectually from one post into the other. The Bury Fenners had to extend themselves to win that game. But, as that illustrious captain of the Fenners, William Leeland said, "They was never beat by any town, and could do it with ease...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hockey Had Lowly Origin in England--Nineteenth Century British Lads Stickhandled Dead Cats Down London Gutters | 1/10/1927 | See Source »

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