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Islington Corinthians was founded in 1932 by Tom Smith, to raise money for local charities. The club was part of the London Professional Mid Week League, where they competed against the reserve teams of clubs such as
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Around The World In 95 Games – The amazing story of Islington Corinthians 1937/38 world tour
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Johnny Sherwood (Reading, Maidenhead United, Crystal Palace, Aldershot)
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J.K. Wright (Yorkshire Amateurs, Wimbledon, Dulwich Hamlet)
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Albert (Eddie) Martin (Tunbridge Wells Rangers, FC Antibes)
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In 1936 the Corinthians were selected to play against the
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Islington Corinthians and Dhaka XI team photo in 1937
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John Miller (Tufnell Park, Dulwich Hamlet, Margate)
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