From the archives: The oldest match report

"Last Sunday, the above teams met for the scheduled championship match at the Sportplatz an der Dhünn. The two teams present themselves to the referee punctually at 4 o'clock. Leverkusen, with a new line-up, played against the wind at the start. The Black and Reds besieged the opposition goal. The goalkeeper and defenders had a hard job on their hands but and again and again skilfully managed to bring the ball away from the danger area in front of goal. Urbach gradually picked up. But their powerful attacks broke down against the solid Leverkusen defence with Bartsch today producing an outstanding performance. It was goalless when the two sides changed ends.

After the first half, the Black and Reds took full control but were unable to make the breakthrough initially. Then – with 26 minutes to play Bönnen received a good pass but he was fouled. The ensuing penalty was easily converted. Urbach tried with all their might to draw level. Their outside left again and again took the attack forwards. With ten minutes left, Koll handled the ball in a goalmouth melee. Penalty. The spectators were highly excited and the heavy rain did not drive them from the pitch. But the penalty was fired over. 'A new penalty!' Decided the referee because there was encroachment in the penalty area. The crowd grew even more excited. The shot comes in but Nagelschmidt saves to thundering applause. Shortly after that, the referee ends the game. It was a battle with the better team winning."

This match report appeared in the newspaper on 27 September 1919, almost a week after the match.