More info keeps coming in regarding James Houston.
Andy Boyd, of Arabzone, sends in some details which he reckons “might fill in some blanks for Peter Marr and his family.”
It was former Dundee FC owner Peter who asked for information on James, a family member from away back.
“On Tuesday, December 31, 1935, James was listed to play for the North of Scotland against North of England at Tannadice Park a few days later on January 3.
“Scotland lost 5-2.
“The Harris School Sports in June 1935 lists their Junior Champion (boys) as J Houston.
“James Houston won the 100 and 220 yard races for 12-14-year-olds.
“In May 1937, James Houston (then 15), of 175 Hawkhill, was injured (hurt his wrist) during the Boys Brigade gymnastic display at Baxter Park.
“I would think this is the same J Houston who appears in the Hawkhill School sports from 1932 and 1934.
“In May 1938, St Bernard’s (possibly a juvenile team) have two Houstons listed — F Houston and J Houston — with J Houston being a forward.
“However, I can’t locate anything for a James Houston for Everton.”
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