Argus, Monday 1 May 1865, page 4
Now that the cricket season is over, active preparations are being mode for the revival of the game of football during the winter months. Six or seven years ago this game was carried on with much spirit and vigour, but of late years it has gone out of fashion. With a view of giving it that prominence which as a manly exercise it deserves, the Athletic Sports Commlttee have determined to offer a handsome challenge cup of the value of ten guineas, to be competed for by the various clubs of the colony, the winners of three consecutive games to become the proprietors of it. Overtures have been made to the Geelong Club (the winners of the last trophy of a similar kind), to play the first game on the Melbourne ground, on the Queen's Birthday, and it is believed they will accede to the request. The first game of the season will take place next Saturday on the Melbourne ground, and football players are invited to attend. After the match a general meeting will be held.
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