Lorimer 3
B McPhail 43
Match Information
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: R Benzie (Irvine)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Many readers have, no doubt, heard the story of the two Govan housewives who loved to have a pick at each other. Mrs Brown was in the back green, beating her carpets one day, and Mrs Black was looking on. Said the latter, Every time, I see you beating your carpets, I am reminded of the Rangers. £Hows that, said Mrs Brown. They are so seldom beaten, was the replay. The Light Blues kept on the winning way by taking both points from Perth, and thereby made certain of becoming League Champions. They succeeded where Celtic, Aberdeen and Hearts failed. Rangers, however, were somewhat fortunate in getting away with the points, and a draw was about what the game was worth. In the first half Saints were definitely the better side. They had Rangers on the run most of the time, and Dawson was fortunate in only being beaten once. The Rangers keeper fumbled the ball on several occasions, although I must admit the ball was greasy and difficult to hold. He was also beaten three times by balls that hit the wood. Rangers struck a better game after the interval, but even then, the Perth lads refused to be intimidated and fought back courageously. Rangers, however, finished the more powerful side and it was no surprise when Smith headed the winning goal nine minutes from the finish. This was the best goal of the three, Main beat Taylor and travelled ahead. The winger crossed accurately, and Smith had nothing to do but nod the ball into the net. Lorimer opened the scoring in two and a half minutes, walking through and giving Dawson no chance with a low shot. McPhail equalised five minutes before the interval with a terrific left-foot drive that hit the roof of the net. Neither team shows anything in the way of cohesive football, but the exchanges were fast, keen and interesting. The men who caught the eye were the respective pivots, Simpson and Moulds. These players dominated and rendered heroic service to their sides. Mason too was outstanding in the middle. Gray was the best back afield. I liked Lorimer, the Perth centre. Fill of running and always in position, he looks a coming player. I also had an admiration for Main who finished up the best forward afield. Rangers can thank him for pulling the points. Such great players as Brown, McPhail, Smith and Venters rarely came into the scheme of things and were only seen in occasional flashes of their usual brilliance. Caskie was Saints cleverest forward.
