ALAN WHALLEY'S WORLD

DID the Rochdale nightingale, Gracie Fields, ever take centre stage at a rugby match in St Helens?

The sporty query comes from Joe Jones of Irwin Road, Sutton, who vaguely remembers seeing a picture of Our Gracie kicking-off from the centre-spot during a 1920s visit by Rochdale Hornets.

"From what I can recall," adds Joe, "fun-loving Gracie wore Rochdale Hornets strip for the occasion."

NOW, he wonders if any reader can add further detail or perhaps produce a souvenir photo from that special day.

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