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Queen Mary girls football team play their first match, against a girls team from
Queen Mary girls football team play their first match, against a girls team from the Royal Exchange Assurance Co. The match was played at the Sports Centre, Southampton and ended in a 3 - 3 draw. The referee was Richard Dickie Davies, a reporter with ITN World of Sport. Pictured, referee Richard Dickie Davies is carried by the women after the match. 30th January 1966
Cooper
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southampton
Hampshire
England
DM W1186
Media ID 21768007
© Mirrorpix
Dickie Davies Female Richard Davies Southampton Team Womens 1966 Presenter
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Captured in this vintage print from 1966, the Queen Mary girls football team proudly takes to the field for their inaugural match against a formidable opponent, the girls' team from Royal Exchange Assurance Co. The Sports Centre in Southampton provided the perfect backdrop for this historic encounter, which ended in an exhilarating 3-3 draw. Adding to the excitement of the day was none other than Richard "Dickie". Davies, renowned presenter and reporter with ITN World of Sport, who took on the role of referee. Known for his expertise and passion for sports journalism, Davies ensured a fair and thrilling game. In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and appreciation for their esteemed referee's contribution to women's football, we see Davies being carried triumphantly by these talented women after the match. This image captures not only their joyous celebration but also symbolizes how far women have come in breaking barriers within sports during that era. The significance of this moment cannot be understated; it represents a pivotal milestone in female empowerment through sport. These determined athletes defied societal expectations and paved the way for future generations of female footballers. Preserved by Cooper at Memory Lane Prints, this photograph serves as a testament to both sporting achievement and gender equality. It stands as a timeless reminder that passion knows no boundaries when it comes to pursuing one's dreams.
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