1959: On the last day of the season, the Dons avoid relegation by winning 2-1 at Ibrox and scupper Rangers' title hopes into the bargain.

1887: At the formal establishment of the Aberdeenshire Football Association, Dr Maitland Moir donated the trophy that would be played for by member teams under the rules of the Aberdeenshire Cup.

1912: A dozen boys from the Causewayend district were charged with playing football on the Links on Sunday. They all admitted the offence, but none appeared to relish the lecture which the magistrate "treated" them to. The lads unanimously agreed not to repeat what the baillie characterised as "a very serious offence." Baillie Scott - How many of you attend a Sunday School? The query seemed to trouble the youngsters, and it was some time, and with the promptings of the parents, before three raised their hands indicating that they did so. The magistrate indicated his approval of this, and immediately after a forest of hands were shown - the boys no doubt believing that by this they would be somewhat more leniently dealt with. After due deliberation the baillie informed the delinquents that he had decided to adjourn the case for six months, but during that time the accused would have to become pupils at a Sunday school. As the magistrate pronounced this novel form of sentence, the lads looked at each other with incredulous surprise, but a minute later, when Baillie Scott hinted at the birch rod, they cordially agreed to fall in with his suggestion. The case which followed was that of a six-year-old boy throwing stones, whereby he smashed a pane of glass. He was dismissed with an admonition, a rider to the sentence being that he would have to keep in close touch with the Salvation Army.

Source : The Aberdeen Daily Journal Thursday April 18th, 1912

1933: NEW SPORTS ARENA IN ABERDEEN. Greyhound Track at Bridge of Dee. ROOM FOR 5000 SPECTATORS.

 A new landmark in the realm of sport in Aberdeen is gradually taking shape near the Bridge of Dee, where for the past four months about fifty Aberdeen workmen have been engaged in the construction of The Stadium greyhound racing track. Within the next month this new arena will be completed, and patrons will be able to enjoy the thrills of greyhound racing under the most comfortable conditions. Over five thousand people will find accommodation in the enclosure, which lies on the farm of Kaimhill, Garthdee Road, in airy and attractive surroundings, near the River Dee.  

Electric "Hare". Since December the track has been under construction, and now stands, clubroom, kennels, offices, etc., are assuming their respective forms round the track. With a length of 372 yards, the track will be ideal for 400 and 550-yard races. The dogs will chase an electric "hare" of the latest type, and the course on which they will race has been carefully bottomed on the straights, and banked on the bends to give the best possible conditions. The most commendable feature is the effort that has been made to secure the comfort of the spectators. Even those in the cheapest stand will have a roof above them, while at the other end of the scale a sumptuous clubroom, with an expansive frontage of glass, and a wide, canopied verandah opposite the winning post, will form the architectural attraction of the course. At night the whole course will be flood-lit. 

Aberdeen Materials. Aberdeen workmen and Aberdeen materials have been wholly employed in the track, only those specialities such the "hare" itself being imported, while, with the exception of the leading officials, fifteen to twenty Aberdeen men will manage the track as attendants and stewards.

Source : Aberdeen Press and Journal Tuesday April 18th, 1933

1929: LNER local timetable and fares for the Aberdeen v Rangers match