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1877: GENERAL MEETING OF HAMILTON ACADEMICAL FOOTBALL CLUB

President: W. J. Halley; Vice President: Rodger Allan; Captain: Alex Brown; Vice Captain; David Blaney; Minute Secretary: John Halley; Secy/Treas; Gavin Frame; Directors; Andrew Mitchell, James Lightbody, Thomas Miller, John Miller, George Smith and William McGhee. Patron: James Blacklock.

The word “Cricket” was dropped from the club’s title.

1885: South Avenue was the venue for the Lanarkshire Challenge Cup Final between Cambuslang and West Benhar. Kick off was at 4.30pm. Admission was 6d. Acas members must show their cards. The match was drawn.

2000: Don Givens, the Republic of Ireland Under 21 coach listed Gerry Crossley in his squad to meet Greece.

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