Mexborough and Swinton Times July 21, 1917

Three sons of Mrs Ball, 188, William St, Swinton, have been wounded, and are making favourable progress.

Private Joseph Ball (York and Lancaster) is convalescing at Ripon.

Private Charles W Ball (Lancashire Fusiliers) is in hospital in London with a wound in the right arm.

Private Albert Ball (York and Lancaster) a well-known local footballer, who used to assist Mexborough Town, is in hospital in France with wounds on the right leg and left thigh.