Source: The Scotsman, 5th April 1920
Woodwork Saves Ayr.
The second half was not many minutes old when Wright drove the ball with great speed for goal, and Nesbit made a timely clearance. Anderson, although hard pressed this half, never made a mistake, and he was several times seen repelling raids when it appeared impossible that he could avert disaster. Once he threw himself on the ball and stayed there until the referee's whistle brought relief. Aberdeen awoke to the possibilities of the situation as the game advanced, and Milne opened the play so far he that was able to test Nesbit with a terrific grounder. Always lively, the Aberdeen left wing carried play into Ayr territory, and a fine pass by Yule was banged against the upright by Grant, with Nesbit beaten. A long spell of attack by the United followed this Aberdeen rally, and only a sea of feet saved Anderson's charge from downfall. Ere the close, however, the Ayr citadel was again danger. Wright sent in from a free kick and Hutton let go to hit the upright at the expense a corner.Anderson and V. E. Milne Best
Taken all over, the game was singularly dull, and both teams would appear to be a bit stale. Ayr has not won a game home since February 7, when they defeated St Mirren the cup-ties, and the result is noticeable in the falling-off of the gates, Saturday's attendance being no more than four thousand. Although United had the best chance of the points, their forwards were inept compared with the visitors' five, who never hesitated, but banged the ball well ahead. Aberdeen's backs early hit their game, Hannah especially and well it was that he was in such form, for Middleton was a hot handful to tackle. All three halves did well, but Milne was the best, of the trio, and had no superiors on the field. Hutton got little rope from McBain, but the left wingers were a lively pair, and from them the most danger came. Grant could always be depended upon to catch up the crosses, and certainly had hard lines on more than one occasion. Nesbit must hold a wholesome respect for the Aberdeen forwards, yet gave few opportunities. Neither McCloy nor Semple were reliable, and had Hutton profited by one the latter's glaring mistakes, Aberdeen might have had both points. Crosbie was the trickiest forward on the field, but much of his play went for nothing, and Richardson got little support from his inside man. Aberdeen can certainly travel north quite pleased with the result, and they have Anderson and Milne to thank for it in large measure.Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal, 5th April 1920