The first book on football was printed in Florence in 1580. It was entitled “The Game of Kicking,” and the description it contained is stated to be remarkably like the soccer game as played to-day. Over 1,500,000 miles have been covered by Harry Hartwell, an engine driver employed by the London and North-Eastern Railways, who retired after 48 years’ service. He has been a) driver for 33 years.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 9, 8 December 1937, Page 14
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