From the archives of the Ayrshire Post

25 YEARS AGO

Title-chasers Ayr Unitedboosted their hopes with awell worked 2-0 win over Brechin City at home.

The kick-off at Somerset was delayedfor five minutes as a big crowddescended tocheer on the Division 2 Championship challengers.

Jamiesonmade it 1-0 after 36 minutes whenhe headedhomea Traynor free-kick. Ayr made it 2-0 in the second 45 when Smith convertedfrom a spot-kick after Horace was impeded in the box.

50 YEARS AGO

Itwas a seaofgreen and white scarves at Prestwick Airport today as an invasion ofCeltic fans toucheddown in Ayrshire.

They madethe long trip from Toronto,Canada, to seetheir beloved team in actionlater today against Hibs in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden.

Around 200 Celtic fans descendedfrom two jets as they prepared to makethe journey north to Glasgow, either by train or by bus. Ayrshire police reported no major issues on arrival.

100 YEARS AGO

AyrTownCouncil’s monthly meeting took place this afternoon.

The question of attractions on the Low Green during the summer months came under review by those present at the meeting.

An offerof £100 from aMr EvelynNewmanfor permission to giveconcerts on the Low Green was turneddown.

Former conductor at the burgh band, MrA. M. Mackie,has offered to providea band of 21 performersfor 10 or 11 weeks.