The England v. Scotland soccer match drew a gate of £22,000. Of this huge sum, the players were paid £132 —£6 each. The Scottish footballers demanded an increase in pay, which was refused; but they are receiving plenty of support. In fact, the Scottish authorities are in favour of an increase—to £B. The arrangement for the English internationals is that they receive £6 or a gold medal to the same value.
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Southland Times, Issue 23254, 17 July 1937, Page 20
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