[3] He continued playing for Kent whilst at Cambridge University where he attended Queens' College, graduating in 1902.

[4] Described as a "stylish batsman",[3] especially on the off-side, Day played 128 times for Kent between 1897 and 1919, scoring 5,893 runs.

[5] Day was an inside forward and played once for Cambridge University in 1901, although he also captained the Queens' College side.

[3] He went on to play amateur football for Old Malvernians and made 108 appearances for Corinthians between 1898 and 1914, scoring 117 goals for the side.

[7] Day played in the side's first match against France at Parc des Princes in Paris in November 1906, scoring twice.