Sheffield Independent – Monday 28 April 1919

Barnsley Hospital Cup,

Bolton Rovers 2 Dearne 2

These teams met Oakwell, Barnsley, in the replayed final of the Barnsley Beckett Hospital Cup, but though extra time was played a third meeting will be necessary on Wednesday evening next.

Hardwick and Finney scored for Bolton during the first half. Subsequently Brown and Eeatherstone (from a penalty) equalised.

Star Green ‘un – Saturday 26 April 1919

Beckett Hospital Cup.

Bolton Rovers 2. Dearne 2

This replayed final was played today in cold and showery weather and before only a poor company.

Bolton won the toss and had the benefit of strong breeze. Despite this, Dearne were soon aggressive, but Bolton’s defence held firm. The latter replied, and Thompson saved a strong shot from Finney. From a lofty centre by Eaton, Thompson had to clear again.

After 25 minutes, after a good movement the left wing, Hardwick secured, and, tricking the defence, scored for Bolton with fine shot. Dearne replied and went near from a scrimmage in the Rovers’ goal-mouth. Play was fairly even till just before the interval, when Benfell conceded a corner and from this Finney put Bolton further ahead.

Half-time: —Bolton Rovers 2 Deame 0.

In the second half Brown and Featherstone (penalty) scored for Dearne, equalising the scores, and thus extra time was entered upon.