Ayr United journeyed to Airdrie and met with the fate which has befallen all previous visitors: indeed the Cup-holders displayed some brilliant team work, and thoroughly deserved their victory. Rangers. Jwere at their best against Partick Thistle; the speed with which the passing developed was jespecialy notable; and the Ayrshire men were nowhere. Hibs were HPaikirk; not once did fortune smile ist. unlucky in their tussle with
Jon them. But at the same time it must be said that Falkirk played good football, solid behind and Jelever in front. Arbroath were soundly beaten by Albion Rovers. The struggle between Raith Rovers jand Hearts was keen, the Edinburgh club going down. Queen's Park were no match for Hamilton, Celtic quite unexpectedly lost to Morton, a lowly member of the League.
At the top of the table are Airdrie, 23; Rangers, 22; Hibs, 19; and Celtic, 18.
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