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1934–35 Challenge Cup
The 1934–35 Challenge Cup was the 35th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. First round Second round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Castleford beat Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield 11–8 in the final at Wembley before a crowd of 39,000. This was Castleford Tigers, Castleford’s first Challenge Cup final win in their first final appearance. This was Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield’s first defeat in six Final’s appearances. References {{DEFAULTSORT:1934-35 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup 1935 in English rugby league, Challenge Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castleford Tigers
The Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England, that compete in the Super League, the top-level professional rugby league club competition in the Northern Hemisphere. The club have competed in the top division for the majority of their existence, having only been relegated twice in their history. They have won the Challenge Cup four times. Their most recent major trophy was the 1986 Challenge Cup. Castleford have a rivalry with neighbours Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity. The club has been based at Wheldon Road since 1927, after moving from the Sandy Desert in Lock Lane. The club's current home colours are black and amber. History 1896–1906: First Castleford club Castleford RFC joined the Northern Rugby Football Union for the 1896–97 season, its second and remained in the ranks of the semi-professionals until the end of the 1905–06 season. Not much is known about the original Castleford club, except ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Crossley (rugby League)
James "Jim" Crossley (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford ( Heritage № 136), as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. Background James Crossley was born in Normanton, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career County League appearances James Crossley played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1938–39 season. Challenge Cup Final appearances James Crossley played right-, i.e. number 12, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000. Testimonial match A joint benefit season/testimonial match at Castle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Sherwood
Herbert may refer to: People Individuals * Herbert (musician), a pseudonym of Matthew Herbert Name * Herbert (given name) * Herbert (surname) Places Antarctica * Herbert Mountains, Coats Land * Herbert Sound, Graham Land Australia * Herbert, Northern Territory, a rural locality * Herbert, South Australia. former government town * Division of Herbert, an electoral district in Queensland * Herbert River, a river in Queensland * County of Herbert, a cadastral unit in South Australia Canada * Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada, a town * Herbert Road, St. Albert, Canada New Zealand * Herbert, New Zealand, a town * Mount Herbert (New Zealand) United States * Herbert, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Herbert, Michigan, a former settlement * Herbert Creek, a stream in South Dakota * Herbert Island, Alaska Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * Herbert (Disney character) * Herbert Pocket (''Great Expectations'' character), Pip's close friend and roommate in the Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Watson (rugby League)
William Watson (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and coached in the 1940s. He played at representative level for England, Rugby League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Keighley and Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 9, or, 13, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Keighley ( A-Team assisted by Norman Foster). Background Billy Watson was born in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Billy Watson played for the Yorkshire League versus Lancashire League at Craven Park, Barrow on 23 March 1940, in a strong front-row with Hudson Irving (Halifax) and Frank Whitcombe (Bradford Northern). International honours Billy Watson represented Rugby League XIII while at Keighley in 1934 against France, and won caps for England while at Keighley in 1934 against Australia, and France. Challenge Cup Final appearances Billy Watson played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reginald Roberts
Reginald is a masculine given name in the English language. Etymology and history The meaning of Reginald is “King". The name is derived from the Latin ''Reginaldus'', which has been influenced by the Latin word ''regina'', meaning "queen". This Latin name is a Latinisation of a Germanic language name. This Germanic name is composed of two elements: the first ''ragin'', meaning "advice", "counsel", "decision"; the second element is ''wald'', meaning "rule", "ruler". The Old German form of the name is ''Raginald''; Old French forms are ''Reinald'' and ''Reynaud''. Forms of this Germanic name were first brought to the British Isles by Scandinavians, in the form of the Old Norse ''Rögnvaldr''. This name was later reinforced by the arrival of the Normans in the 11th century, in the Norman forms ''Reinald'' and ''Reynaud''. which cited: for the surname "Reynold". The Latin ''Reginaldus'' was used as a Latin form of cognate names, such as the Old Norse ''Rögnvaldr'', and the Gae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Davies (rugby League Born 1902)
David "Dai" Morgan Davies (5 May 1902 – 22 February 1992) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Amman United and Neath and after changing codes to rugby league (RL) he played at international level for Wales and at club level for Broughton Rangers, Warrington, Huddersfield and Keighley, as a . Dai Davies was on the losing side in four Challenge Cup finals with three separate clubs; Warrington (1928 and 1933), Huddersfield (1935), and Keighley (1937). Playing career Davies played rugby union for Amman United and Neath before changing codes from rugby union to rugby league when he joined Broughton Rangers in 1926. The following year he left Broughton to join Warrington, being paid a signing-on fee of £250, the payment of signing-on fees was widespread but not in accordance with Rugby Football League rules. Davies remained with Warrington for eight seasons, appearing on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwyn Richards
Ernest Gwyn Richards (22 December 1905 – 17 December 1985) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Bryncethin RFC, Bridgend RFC, Cardiff RFC and Torquay Athletic RFC, as a fly-half, i.e. number 10, and club level rugby league (RL) for Huddersfield,Robert Gate (1986). "Gone North - Volume 1". R. E. Gate. and Leigh ( Heritage № 445), as a , i.e. number 6. Background Gwyn Richards was born in Bryncethin, Wales, and he died aged 79 in Bridgend, Wales. Playing career International honours Gwyn Richards won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Cardiff RFC in 1927 against Scotland. Challenge Cup Final appearances Gwyn Richards played and scored a try in Huddersfield's 21–17 victory over Warrington in the 1933 Challenge Cup Final during the 1932–33 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 6 May 1933. and played in the 8-11 defeat by C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Markham (rugby League)
Raymond Joseph Markham (born January 23, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 14 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ... during the 1979–80 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1978 to 1984, was spent in the minor leagues. He currently is an assistant coach with the Orchard Lake St. Mary's high school hockey team in Michigan. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs External links * * http://www.olsmathletics.com/hockey/archives/coaching_staff_2010.htm 1958 births Living people Canadian ice hockey centres Flin Flon Bombers players Flint Generals (IHL) players Ice hockey people from Windsor, Ontario Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000) players New Hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Fiddes
Alexander Erskine Fiddes (2 January 1914 – 1998) was a Scottish rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and coached rugby league in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Hawick RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for British Empire XIII, and at club level for Huddersfield (captain) and Castleford, as a , and coached club level rugby league (RL) for Huddersfield and Batley. Family Fiddes was born in Hawick to John Fiddes, an ammonia worker, and Elizabeth Renton Erksine Fiddes. Playing career International honours Alex Fiddes represented British Empire XIII (RL) while at Huddersfield in the 15–0 victory over France at Stade Buffalo, Paris on Monday 1 November 1937. Challenge Cup Final appearances Alex Fiddes played at and scored a try in Huddersfield's 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1934–35 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idris Towill
Idris Arthur Towill (12 November 1909 – 21 September 1988) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Welsh Schoolboys and Glamorgan and at club level for Bridgend RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield, Keighley, Castleford ( Heritage No. 236) and Oldham ( Heritage No. 394) (World War II guest during the 1941–42 season), as a or . Background Idris Towill's birth was registered in Bridgend district, Wales, and he died aged 78. Early career A schoolboy international for Wales at rugby union, Towill captained his local rugby union team Bridgend and made four appearances for Glamorgan County before switching codes to rugby league when he signed for Huddersfield in January 1931. Rugby league career Huddersfield Towill played 94 matches for Huddersfield, scoring 20 tries, between 1931 and 1936 including a Challen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Mountain
Stanley James Mountain (third ¼ 1909 – death unknown) was a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Newport RFC, as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Rugby League XIII and Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a or . Background Stan Mountain's birth was registered in Newport district, Wales. Playing career International honours Stan Mountain won caps for Wales (RL) while at Huddersfield in 1935. Challenge Cup Final appearances Stan Mountain played on the in Huddersfield's 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1934–35 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000. County Cup Final appearances Stan Mountain played at , and scored a try in Huddersfield's 8–14 defeat by Leeds in the 1937–38 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Bell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Scourfield
Thomas Scourfield (26 February 1909 – 14 February 1976) was a Welsh dual code rugby international full back who played club rugby for Ynysybwl and Torquay as an amateur rugby union player and played professional rugby league with Huddersfield. He won a single international cap with both the league and union Wales teams. Rugby union career Scourfield was born in Pontypridd in 1909 before moving to Ynysybwl. In 1930 Scourfield was selected for his one and only appearance for Wales in a game against France as part of the 1930 Five Nations Championship. Under the captaincy of Guy Morgan, Scourfield made the trip to Paris to play the French at Stade Colombes. The game was an extremely bad-tempered affair from a French team well known throughout the 1930s for their rough play. The game took a turn for the worse when Scourfield collected a loose ball from the back and kicked it into touch. One of the French players who was chasing the ball, ignored the fact that the ball was cleared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
