Mr. White, chairman of the Beecham Trust, who has bought Wembley, intends to convert it into a world sports centre. The colossal scheme includes the Stadium, which will be the permanent home of the Association football cup tie. It is also hoped that international Rugby matches will be played there instead of at Twickenham. Furthermore, international athletic meetings will be catered for.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1926, Page 7
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62Mr. White, chairman of the Beecham Trust, who has bought Wembley, intends to convert it into a world sports centre. The colossal scheme includes the Stadium, which will be the permanent home of the Association football cup tie. It is also hoped that international Rugby matches will be played there instead of at Twickenham. Furthermore, international athletic meetings will be catered for. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 143, 18 June 1926, Page 7
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