South Yorkshire Times, September 8th, 1933
Mexborough Fail to Counter Penalty Goal
Gainsborough 1 Mexborough 0
Two wingers, one of whom hails from Mexboro’. while the other has played with the local club, were the main cause of Mexboro’s downfall at Gainsboro’ on Saturday. They were George Tepper (picture), a Mexboro’ youth who was last season with Blackpool and has recently been signed by Gainsborough, and Coleman, who played for Mexboro’ a season or so ago and has since been with Gainsboro’ and Bradford. Tepper was always a thorn in the side of the Mexboro’ defence and Coleman scored the only goal of the match from a penalty.
The first half was one of continued attacks and counter attacks with the home team slightly superior. In the early stages Dennett brought Wilkinson to his knees with a good shot while at the other end Moxon tried several shots. After 28 minutes Gainsboro’ scored what proved to be the only goal of the match. Tepper went through and was in a fine scoring position when Barrow, the Mexboro’ right half, pushed him from behind. The referee immediately awarded a penalty and COLEMAN made no mistake, scoring with a fierce drive that gave Wilkinson no chance. A. few minutes later the ball again appeared to enter the Mexboro’ net from a terrific drive from Tepper, but it came into play again and despite appeals the referee waved play on.
In the second half the game deteriorated and the players appeared to be feeling the effects of a fast first half in the heat. After six minutes Mexboro’ had an opportunity of levelling the score. During a spell of pressure at the Gainsboro’ end Moxon was fouled and a penalty awarded. Wilbourne took the kick, but his shot was a feeble effort and went straight to the goalkeeper, who cleared. Subsequently raids were made on both goals, the defences prevailed. Mexboro’ were well served by Burkinshaw, who pulled the defence out of several tight corners and fed his forwards well. Winstanley and Chapman got out of position on several occasion and better understanding among the home forwards would probably have brought more goals. The two wingers played well and were concerned in some good movements but lacked understanding with the men in the centre. Taylor had a bad day. The Gainsboro’ defence was very firm and the goalkeeper made several spectacular saves. Forward, Tepper and Green were outstanding, while Foxall also did well.