McAlpine
Dixon
Match Information
Attendance: 18,000
Referee: Tom Dougray (Bellshill)
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
Despite the very heavy ground, the rain, and a strong wind, the game put up by Queen’s Park and Rangers at Hampden Park was most interesting. There was any amount of exhilarating clearances, keen tackling, and first-rate shooting. What a gallant fight the Amateurs made of it, and how strenuously the Rangers had to exert themselves to obtain the equalising goal. Against the elements in the second half, the Amateurs were on the defensive mostly, but the grit, resource and steadiness of Gould, Struthers and Young counteracted the persistent thrust of the Ibrox forwards. Gould’s brilliant display had one blemish – a costly one. When fifteen minutes of the second half had gone, Dixon let go a happy-go-lucky shot from thirty yards’ range. Willie got his hands to it all right, but the greasy ball slipped from his grasp to roll over the line. It was a poor goal by comparison with that of Queen’s Park, which was obtained when the game was twenty-five minutes old. McAlpine scampered oof and slashed the ball across to Scott. Eddie cut in and cutely passed to Gordon, who fired in a raker. Robb threw the ball out as best he could, and McLpine, on it in a twinkling, rammed it home. In the very first minute Henderson almost put Rangers ahead. Young hesitated, and the Ibrox centre-forward collected the ball, but Gould rushed out and kicked clear when Henderson was on the verge of shooting. Shortly afterwards Templeton gave Robb a teaser to hold. Alan Morton, who contributed many sparkling runs, invariably shot with accuracy and force, but Gould’s anticipation was as clever as his clearances were decisive. After the interval Cunningham had several powerful drives blocked. Henderson was more fortunate with his efforts, but Gould was ready for everything. Before Dixon squared matters, McDonald nearly put the Amateurs two ahead. Robb partially cleared from the centre, and the ball bounced about in front of the keeper until an offside decision cleared the air. Thrills at either end were frequent, and I compliment both sides for their wholehearted and excellent work. I’ve already eulogised the Amateurs’ three rear men, and Donaldson and Calderwood were outstanding in a tireless half-back line. In a very nippy and combined forward division, no equalled Gorton, who opened up the play delightfully, and proved himself a capable marksman. Robb was unconvincing in the Ibrox goal – Willie seldom made a perfect clearance. McCandless was the better back – his tackling, like his punting was first-rate. J Morton, who made an auspicious appearance at left half-back, was not far behind Dixon in effectiveness. The forwards were triers all, but against stalwarts Struthers and Young they were never allowed to settle
