May 31, 1931 – Fall River FC 1:0 Glasgow Celtic at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 7,000)
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This match proved to be a showcase for Fall River’s Joe Kennaway, who became Celtic FC’s starting goalkeeper from 1931-39, after John Thomson, 22, sustained a fatal injury in a game against Rangers.
Billy Watson’s 88th-minute free kick made the difference, Celtic losing for the second time in two nights. Fall River Mayor Dan F. Sullivan kicked off. “To Johnny Thomson, Scottish international goalie, must be chalked up this second downfall of the wonder team from Parkhead. He misjudged a free kick from 30 yards out taken by Billy Watson from a foul called on McGonagle, the ball curling under the bar, to his great astonishment … Kennaway, goalkeeper of the winners, was the shining light. He nailed everything that came his way in masterly fashion. [Jimmy] Montgomerie held on to the great [Jimmy] McGrory … the latter seldom getting an opening.” (The Boston Globe)
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