G Henderson 30, 35
T Cairns 45
Match Information
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: M Quinn (Bellshill)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
A crowd od some 13,000 spectators witnessed the Rangers victory at Douglas Park against Hamilton Academicals. It was by no means a surprising ending considering the form of the Academicals, who if the truth must be told, were a trifle unlucky to lose by such a large margin. In the early stages the local side made a capital show and Robb, and his backs were often in action. Cox got over a likely looking pass, but McCandless was very watchful, and it was mainly due to the cuteness of the little Irishman that Robb found his task easy. A clever movement by Thomson looked bad for the Light Blues, but at the crucial moment Manderson blocked Rankin’s pass. The Rangers were of course by no means idle, but their work was not sustained, and Kerr and Harrington were able to dispose of everything which came their way. After having the better of the exchanges, the local team suddenly found themselves a goal behind, for Morton, from a judicious pass by Cairns got a clear field and scored. Rangers played more confidently after this, and at the end of thirty-two minutes Morton again got clear away and centre to Henderson was promptly turned to account. The Academicals played well, but they could not get home their attack. Cairns from a fine pass by Morton beat Hugall for a third time. The second half opened with an Academical atta, but McCandless just caught Collins nicely at the goalmouth. Despite their apparently hopeless position the home side played a strong game, but their finishing was poor. The Light Blue were rather inclined to take matters somewhat easily. Their right wing was seldom in evidence, and the danger to the home goal came from Cairns and Morton. Hugall saved a great shot from Cunningham. The Academicals never gave up, and although they were fated not to score, they put up a good fight. For the winners Robb was sound, McCandless the better back, although Manderson did not do at all badly. Cairns and Morton were the strongest of the attack. Archibald and Cunningham were distinctly disappointing. Paterson, Rankin and Moffat were the pick of the Hamilton forwards
