9 August

Matches

1973: Leeds United are defeated 4-3 at Douglas Park. Neil Hood scores a hat trick with Paul Hegarty getting the other.

1986: Accies met Clydebank at Douglas Park, in the club’s baptism in the Premier League, losing 1-0; in front of a disappointing attendance of 2,175.

Events

1911: Due to the number of games coming up it was decided not to send players to the Sports Meeting, under the auspices of the Players Union, at Old Trafford in Manchester due to be held on Saturday the 12th of August.

1937: James C. Lyon reaffirmed as Chairman.

1938: McKenzie and Kennedy joined the club as did Matt Devine from Ayr United.

1939: A club competition took place at Carnwath Golf Club, it was won by Willie McNeil with a score of 84 less 22. Best scratch score was Bertie Harrison with a 76. Mr J.T.Forgie made the presentation.

1958: Hugo Blair signed from Burnbank Swifts and Danny Ferguson from Ormiston Primrose.

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