Patriotic Match: Carlton vs Essendon for Merchant Navy Service

Patriotic Match - Carlton Versus Essendon Saturday, April 24th, 1943, Proceeds in aid of Merchant Navy Service' rare programme for this football match. Thirty-six players are listed as the Carlton Team (including Jim Francis, Jack Wrout, George Gneil & Bob Atkinson) with thirty-five players listed for Essendon (including Dick Reynolds, Jack Cassin, Tom Reynolds & Allan Hird). The back cover advises other activities for the day: a Baseball Match between a U.S. Services Team and a V.B.A. Team, and a half-time ball throwing/kicking competition.