Dewsbury’s  Joe Lyman shakes hands with Wigan’s Jim Sullivan before the kick-off

A great photo from the 1928 fixture where Dewsbury took on Huddersfield

In 1922, the Crown Flatt was visited by the Australian touring party – they took on Dewsbury (billed as the Australasians) in front of 6000 supporters. Dewsbury won the match 13-6, although Australia would soon out the defeat behind them and win their next 6 fixtures on the tour. The touring side were especially impressed with Yorkshire and the hospitality … Read More