ENGLISH CUP FINAL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19314, 3 May 1937, Page 10

ENGLISH CUP FINAL

WIN FOR SUNDERLAND FIEST TIME IN HISTORY ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES (Eluc. 'i'i'l. Copyright—United Press Assn.J LONDON, May I. In the Knglish Football Association's Cup final. Sunderland defeated Preston North End by three goals to one. The bus, st!'ik« did nol affect the attendance. Half ;in hour before the start the stadium was packed by 03X00 spectators, who engaged in community singing, led iry naval and military bands.

Ihilliaiit sunshine added to the genoral carefree atmosphere. The enormous assembly's, i-snlieraiu'e was stilled when the hands began the solemn chorus of "Abide Willi Mo," wliicli is now trnditionai on these occasions. The crowd stood bareheaded and joined in. Their Majesties, on arrival. were greeted with tremendous enthusiasm. The cheering was renewed when the King shook hands with the players. Preston North End led Ivy'one goal to nil ;il half-time. Frank O'Dunncl! having scored after snapping up a perfect pass from his brut-leer, Harry. Sunderland Dlaved more scientific football in the second half. Ctirney, Carter and Purbands scoring, enabling Sunderland to win the cup for the first time in its £0 years' existence.

The Queen presented the cup to Carter, captain of the Sunderland team, accompanying it with congratulations on his marriage on April 26, when Carter left his bride at the altar in order to resume his training. -The Queen added: 'You could not have had il better wedding present than the cup." The King also congratulated Carter.

THE SEASON ENDS PROMOTIONS AND RELEGATIONS (Elac. Tel. Copyright—United Prnss Ashii.) EON DON', May I. The soccer season has ended. Leicester City and Blackpool have boon promoted to the First Division, and Manchester United and Sheilichl Wednesday have been relegated to the Second Division.