J Smith 5, 25
Dr Marshall 75
Match Information
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: W.G. Holborn (Glasgow)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Alan Morton was the bright spark. All three Rangers goals were the result of his work, although the finishing touch was given by Smith (twice) and Marshall. It was a pity that the first goal came along so early. In the fifth minute Alan careered down the wing almost to the by-line, and lofted the ball over to Smith, who had no difficulty in heading out of Middletons reach. This early goal put the champions on their feet, and it was only in snatches that the Fifers were seen as a fighting force. Their half-backs were too busy trying to curb the activities of the Ibrox attacking party to give teal support to their own forwards, and Middleton and the backs were kept on the stretch. The shooting of the Rangers was far from perfect, particularly Marshalls drives, but it was only in the natural run of things when a second goal was notched. Morton again nursed the ball to the by-line, and Smith positioned himself to pluck the cross into the net without the slightest hesitation. Smith perhaps lacks artistry in manoeuvring the ball, but the others always know where to find him, and je more than paid his way in converting those two Morton centres. Cowdenbeaths most dangerous raids in the first half were in the opening minutes, When Hamill twice sent over nice balls which found no takers, and towards the interval, when Leonard and Glancy developed an understanding, and Campbell in a drooping shot which gave Tom Hamilton no end of bother. With the breeze behind them in the second half, Cowdenbeath were a livelier company, but the forwards, although led in dashing style by Paterson, seldom revealed the power or combination shown by the Rangers five, and it was centre-half Frame who figured as the marks-man-in-chief. Hamilton did well to smother one of his drives. No one worked harder on the rangers side than Marshall, but the dainty touches were provided by Brown, McPhail and Morton. This left wing trio, once on the move, were not easily stopped. With about half an hour gone, Morton almost knocked Middleton off his feet with a rising shot, and shortly after Alan sent over another ball, which Marshall promptly netted. Following this goal Cowdenbeath warmed more than ever to their work, and for a time minor mishaps were numerous. Another drive from Frame tingled Hamiltons fingers, and in clearing Tom pushed the ball out to the unmarked Glancy, whose return shot unexpectedly curled into the net at the near post. Several lively incidents marked the closing stages, but there was never any real danger of the Ibrox fellows losing their lead. They were worthy winners. McPhail opened up the play for the forwards, and smoothed the path for Morton, whose accurate crosses were a feature of the match. Marshall always in the thick of it, might have done even better by keeping more in touch with Archibald, who was left on his lonesome too often. Young Hamill gives promise of turning out a top-notch winger. He is clever on the ball and knows where the goal lies. Black and Leonard were more effective as individuals then in co-operation with their partners, and Glancy, like Hamill, could have done with more of the ball. Paterson took some watching, and it was well for Rangers that Meiklejohn took no risks. Brown filled the left half berth like a veteran, while McDonald also played his part splendidly. Only Frame of the home intermediate division touched the standard of the Rangers trio. All four backs were steady with Buchanan the brightest of the bunch. Middletons judgment was faulty at times, and it looked as if Hamilton should have stopped Glancys scorer
