[Ads-l] Earlier U.S. Citation for "Soccer" / "Socker"

[Bill Mullins]

This slightly earlier usage is found in a US newspaper, but is quoting a British one.

1893 Buffalo Courier 1 Dec 8/3

London Truth gives a few brief definitions of the distinguishing features of football.  In England the Rugby game is known as the "Rugger" and the Association game as the "Socker."


https://www.newspapers.com/image/354442995/?match=1&terms=%22association%20football%22%20socker

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