The 1928–29 Lancashire Cup was the 21st running of this regional

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competition.

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took the trophy for the 6th time, by beating

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by 5–4 in the final played at

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. The attendance was 19,000 and receipts £1,150.

Background

The number of teams entering this year's competition remained at 13 which resulted in 3 byes in the first round.

Competition and results

Round 1

Involved 5 matches (with three byes) and 13 clubs

Round 2 – quarterfinals

Round 3 – semifinals

Final

Teams and scorers

Scoring - Try = three (3) points - Goal = two (2) points - Drop goal = two (2) points

The road to success

Notes

* 1 This match was transferred to the neighbouring St Helens stadium due to the better facilities offered * 2 The official

archives give the score for the replayed match as 13-3 - the details given by "RUGBY LEAGUE projects" show the score as 10-2 * 3

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was the home ground of

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from 1889 to 1997

References

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