The two chief events in football on Saturday were England v Scotland (Association) and Blackheath v Newport (Rugby Union). The international match at which the attendance numbered over 33,000 was won by Scotland by two goals to one after a splendid game. Newport easily defeated Blackheath.
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Blackheath, 03 April 1897 
In its column headed, LONDON, MONDAY, April 5th, the Daily News of 5th April 1897 reported:
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