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Trivia
- The report of this match in the Glasgow Herald gives the Hamilton scorer as Cullen whereas the Celtic FC site has Pollock. LINK
- The same edition of the Herald reports on the proposed ‘Rent Strike’ march which has been banned by the Glasgow magistrates.
- Also in the Herald is the news that the Dumfriesshire Otter Hounds will meet at Tarholm Bridge to hunt the River Coil (Coyle).
- Mrs. Macswiney, the Mayoress of Cork has been informed by the Irish Office in London that her husband is in Brixton Prison, while in London a meeting of Sinn Fein is told by a representative of the “Scottish Gael” that there is a Scottish Sinn Fein.
- Anti-Semitic gatherings in Germany force many Jews to flee the seaside resort of Swinemünde.
Review
Teams
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL:
White, Little, Abernethy, Hall, Gaffney, Purdie, Hanlon, Balloch, Cullen, Pollock, Hannah.
CELTIC:
Shaw, McNair, McStay Gilchrist Cringan, McMaster, McAtee, Gallacher, McInally, Cassidy, McLean
Referee:
Attendance: 8,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
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Articles
The Glasgow Herald, 19 August, 1920
Ten thousand spectators witnessed the opening match at Douglas Park last night, Celtic were first to attack, and the goal obtained for them 12 minutes from the start by McInally was merited on play. Gallacher and Cassidy were Celtic’s leading lights. Half time – Celtic 1; Academicals, 0. A narrow escape of the Celtic goal from a fast shot by Purdie helped to liven up the game. Hanlon was always a source of trouble but McStay repeatedly beat him. From a free kick Cullen headed the equaliser. Academicals made a great endeavour in the closing minutes to win outright, and on the whole run of the game were full value of a division of points.