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: 1895 The Sheffield Independent issued a special Saturday night football paper, The Football World. It was the first issue of its kind in England. This was eleven years after the Glasgow Evening News had introduced their first 'Saturday Football Special'.; 1934 Alex Wright, Charlton Athletic goalkeeper, died from severe spinal injuries which he sustained when diving into shallow water at Torquay. Two days earlier he had played for his club against Torquay United. Joined the London club in 1932 from Irvine Meadow and played in 65 League games for them.; 1935 After more than 500 matches for Swansea Town, left back Wilf Milne scored his first League goal in a Second Division game against Norwich City. In the last minutes he scored a second from a 40 yard free kick to give his team a 4-3 win. Joined the Swans in 1919 from Walker Celtic and remained at Vetch Field as a player until 1937 appearing in 585 League matches.; 1946 Tommy Walker, Heart of Midlothian inside forward, transferred to Chelsea. One of the great inside forwards of his time he made his debut for Hearts in 1932, and by the time the Second War started had made 20 appearances for Scotland. Remained with Chelsea until just after Christmas 1948 and then returned to Hearts. Made one farewell appearance as a player and became assistant manager and manager in 1950. In League matches he scored 108 goals in 236 appearances for Hearts and 23 goals in 98 appearances for Chelsea. Also scored many goals in the unofficial war-time leagues before serving in India.