Queen's Park Strollers 1 - 0 Aberdeen

HUME ONLY FORWARD WITH INITIATIVE

Aberdeen did not put up much of a struggle for the Reserve League points at stake at Hampden. The Young Dons completely failed to knit together, and the result was that the Amateurs' defence got plenty of free kicking.
There was no excitement in the first ten minutes, and the first thrill came when Newman." at outside-right for the visitors, sent in a fierce shot which Hamilton saved in spectacular style. In twenty-three minutes Parlane scored what proved to be the only goal of the game, shooting low into the net as Kelly dived at his feet. Aberdeen were better in the second half, but Hume was the only forward with any idea where the goal lay. and his lone efforts were easily frustrated by the Strollers' defenders.
Star in the home team was Blackadder at centre-half. He kept Armstrong subdued, and at the same time helped on his forwards. Hamilton was a safe 'keeper, and in attack Mitchell was best.
For the Dons Kelly made no mistakes in goal and Cooper was the better back. The trialist at right half was slow, but strong in the tackle. Scott, Hall Russell's inside right, gave a promising display, and Bain, the new recruit from Lochgelly Albert, showed clever touches.

Source: Press & Journal, 20th March 1939