William Newton Stirling (died 13 November 1914) was a Scottish

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player, who played as

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and

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. He was top scorer in the championship of 1897.

Career

Born in Scotland, Stirling began his career with Lomas Athletic Club in 1891. With Lomas, he won his first title in

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. He would win a total of five championships in 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897 and 1898, always playing for Lomas.Lomas Athletic Club: A 120 años del primer campeón de AFA"
by Denis Fabricatore, ''Clarín'', 25 Aug 2013

Death

Stirling had been living in

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, Argentina. He drowned at sea in 1914.

Titles

; Lomas A.C. *

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stirling, William Newton Scottish men's footballers s Footballers from Buenos Aires Scottish emigrants to Argentina Year of birth missing 1914 deaths Place of birth missing Deaths by drowning People who died at sea Men's association football forwards