The Thistle Archive

A friendly game was played between these clubs was played at Paisley on Saturday. Partick, playing with the wind, had many chances but allowed their opponents to score first from Owen. The strangers however, equalised before half-time from a shot by Paul. The second portion was entirely to the favour of St Mirren, who added another two goals – the first from a penalty kick taken by Steel and the second from Greenlees. Result – St Mirren, 3 goals; Partick, 1 goal.

Glasgow Herald, Monday, 11th April, 1898

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