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1885: The draw for the Lanarkshire Junior Cup was made in Cameron’s Hall, Hamilton. The Avenue XI were drawn away to Blairhill Juniors. There were 17 teams in the draw.

1944: It was decided to offer the job of groundsman to Davie Wilson at a wage of £4 -10/- per week. It was also decided to pay a bonus of £7-10/- to certain players, ten in number and also the trainer.

1993: A report in the Sunday Mail said that an American, Lyle York, was to begin a four week trial at Hamilton. He had played in the Olympic Games and had been a member of the American national squad at Under 20 level. He was not allowed to play by the Home Office as they don’t issue work permits unless players can prove that they are of full international standard.

1993: George Fulston, Accies Chairman elected as Scottish League Treasurer. Alistair Duguid replaced Airdrieonians David Smith as Chairman of the Lanarkshire Football Association thus allowing him to represent the Association on the SFA Council.

1995: There was no programme issued for the Scottish League match at home to Airdrieonians.

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