A FINE AREA.
The ground is of such quality and convenience of situation, and is capable of such improvement, that- it -will probably in a short time constitute a serious 'rivalry with Lancaster Park in the public mind and patronage. Situated within the twopenny section, and directly facing tho Cranford street tram line, tho ground is well placed for receiving; tho patronage of tho public. Indeed, it will come as a eurpriso to many peoplo to know that such an area—approximately four and thrceouarter acres—of playing area is available so near the centre of the city. Much -work has alren-'y been done to equip the jrround niul moke it a fitting home for the great Knslish game. It was about, six or eiaht months ago that the Association secured control of the p'-rmnd. and bf>«an preparing it for u«e tMs *pa«ou. The plj»v»«e mv»a was plouL'liecl. narrowed, ami leveled., and a neat niekofc fe?io oreere<l. Care was tnkon to mnke the."round a welldmitied- area 1)V ronetitntinir n, slone of nior'hteeti i"ol'<"i f''om one side {-o of her. Ou< side the r>'"cV«t brmkinor r>o'wn'' T ><vlnHor> for +bo convptvon' , '' of +'•<> sw+ntors bas lw»" pi-nvidVl. jiml flo erection of a grandstand is already in r*rocress.
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Press, Volume LI, Issue 15268, 3 May 1915, Page 4
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203A FINE AREA. Press, Volume LI, Issue 15268, 3 May 1915, Page 4
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