18 April

Matches

1885: A “rather rough match” took place at South Avenue between Acas and Royal Albert which the visitors won by 1-0. Acas had 2 goals disallowed by the referee, a Larkhall man! The attendance was 600.

Events

1887: A Special meeting was held in Rankin’s Hall at 8pm to arrange the forthcoming Sports Meeting.

1891: Accies player, Tom Gordon played at outside left in the first ever match between Lanarkshire and Cumberland. He scored in a 6-1 win in the match played at Whifflet.

1939: The Captain of the local TA Battalion of the Scottish Rifles was allowed to talk to the players about signing up.

A report was submitted by Messrs Pringle and Alexander about the condition of the playing surface. It was stated that owing to the clay soil, there were too few drains and that the ground requires severe piercing and plenty of ashes applied.

Players Retained were; Jimmy Morgan, Johnny Campbell, Bobby Wallace, John Scott, Jimmy McGurk, Gibby McKenzie, John Lowe, Tom Jarvie, John Thomson, Willie McNeil, Davie Wilson, William Darge, William Kennedy, Joe Keddie, Chris McNee, Matt Devine and John Cassidy.

Typical terms being £3 per week in the close season, £3 per week during League season, plus £1 when in the first team.

Terms still to be offered to Jimmy King, John Boyle and James Park. Open to transfer was Jimmy Jack at £350.

Freed were; Peter Duncan, William Davidson, Hugh Findlay, Hugh Drew, Lawrie Cumming and Alex Trotter.

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