South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 31 October 1942
Montagu Cup
Denaby’s Surprise Defeat.
Denaby United crashed unexpectedly on visiting a Pontefract league side, Old Mill Hotel, who won 6-3.
Denaby took the lead after seven minutes, and UTLEY equalised with a good shot. From a penalty GIBBS regained the lead for Denaby, but the South Kirkby team drew level Immediately through UTLEY.
Within three minutes HAZEL put Old Mill In front, and just before the interval UTLEY increased their lead.
The Kirkby side were well on top in the second half, and UTLEY and CARTWRIGHT added further goals. Denaby replied with a third goal near the end.