However , the application was unsuccessful as Crook Town and Darlington St Augustine 's were chosen to replace Howden - le - Wear .
The club applied for election to the Northern League in July 1895 as the number of clubs was being increased from nine to ten .
The application was unsuccessful as Crook Town and Darlington St Augustine 's were chosen to replace Howden - le - Wear .
The club applied for election to the Northern League in July 1895 as the number of clubs was being increased from nine to ten .