Sutherland
B McPhail
Match Information
Attendance: 8000
Referee:
Matchday: Wednesday
Match Trivia
North American Tour - What was undoubtedly the most colour exhibition of soccer ever witnessed in this district was dished out for the edification of approximately 7,000 spectators at Hamtramck Stadium Wednesday evening, when Glasgow rangers wearing the triple crown of Scotland, and regarded as the world’s champions, defeated a Detroit eleven by 3 goals to 1. The Detroit team scored first midway through the initial period, but from that stage there was only one side in the picture. Superb combination, excellent passing, head and footwork that has seldom been equalled, kept the crowd in a furore, and had the Detroiters leg weary long before the ned arrived. It needed the stimulus of having to come from behind to bring out the best that the visitors possessed, and just why Rangers have compiled such a record in Scottish and international circles was fully revealed. The science of ball manipulation and perfect control of head play developed to the nth degree of efficiency, clever tackling and blocking, swerving, side-stepping and a bag of tricks that defied solution, all combined to make it as pleasing an exhibition as could be wished for. WG Nicholson, fleet left winger, was the outstanding man in the visitors forward line, his individual play being a study in rhythm and a poem in motion. This former Queen’s Park international who is filling the famous Alan Morton’s place in the Rangers side, was brilliant in the extreme, and had the opposing defender running around in circled. On the opposite wing Sandy Archibald was seen to advantage, his line sprints and crosses being almost perfect in execution. Triangular play was introduced between the halves and forwards, and the short and open game was varied to suit the occasion. Detroit players accomplished all that was expected of them. In taking the lead the game was literally made for the spectators, although it resulted in the local defenders being given the hardest task they have ever experienced. To Frank Harris, veteran Holley pivot man, belongs the honour of special mention. His work throughout was outstanding, and his display at all timed equal to anything the opposition could offer. Dave Edwards in goal also distinguished himself, saving innumerable hard shots in clever fashion. The ground was muddy and rain, which fell continuously during the contest, made the ball heavy and difficult to control. For this reason, the exhibition was phenomenal for the speed at which it was played, and the wonderful combination shown. Clan Campbell Pipe band escorted the players on the field, and Rangers kicked off, endeavouring to feel out the opposition before settling down. Svenson dropped the ball over the bar, and Harris cleverly blocked McPhail, Edwards diverting a hard shot from Fleming around the upright. End to end play followed, A Neilson crossing to the right for Svenson to make a perfect pass which was not accepted. After 27 minutes had elapsed Sunderland received a forward pass from Dougan, the centre man running through the defence to score with a perfect drive into the corner of the net. In the next minute the score was equalised, McPhail driving by Edwards with a low shot which was inches inside. Archibald electrified the crowd with a sparkling run, his final shot skimming the crossbar. A foul for Detroit near the penalty line was cleared, and Hamilton saved from Harris’ lob free kick. Half-time score, 1-1. Following the restart McPhail drove over the bar and Edwards was called upon the keep out hard shots from Brown and Fleming. A doubtful corner to Detroit came to naught and Rangers came through with one of the best displays of combination it is possible to conceive. From midfield the ball was transferred by a series of crossing in front of goal for Nicholson to apply the finishing touch as the Detroit defence stood by bewildered. After Jackson had shot into the goalie’s hands, Rangers set up another hot bombardment of the local’s port, Harris and Edwards beating back volley after volley. One particular fine piece of work came from Nicholson, a brilliant shot being followed by an equally brilliant save. A breakaway by Svenson looked promising, the speedy Swede crossing in front of goal for Sutherland to test Hamilton, and Gray kicking away the return with the goal keeper out of position. Darkness made it difficult to follow the fight of the ball towards the close of the game, and with two minutes remaining Brown beat Edwards with a short-range drive. Hugh Pithie handled the game instead of JB Stark, as announced, the latter being objected to by the officials on the ground that only union referee would be permitted. Rangers left Detroit by boat for Cleveland where an exhibition will be staged against Bruells, western champions. On Sunday the Scots meet Fall River, United Stated title holder, at the Polo grounds, which will be the last bout of the current tour.
Rangers played under artificial light here last night, when a picked side were beaten by three goals to one. An evening match the enclosure was illuminated by huge arc lamps, and eight thousand people were present. Against a strong-going Yankee side the Scottish champions played brilliant football and goals were collected by Bob McPhail, Willie Nicholson and George Brown
