65 YEARS AGO

A double from Billy Simpson (above) gave Rangers a 4-1 win over Partick Thistle and sent them to the top of the league.

Hearts had been leaders before their 5-2 home defeat at the hands of East Fife.

Strikes by Angus Plumb (2), Jimmy Bonthrone, Bert Leishman and a Freddie Glidden own goal counted for the Methil men.

Airdrie beat Aberdeen 3-2, with a Hugh Baird hat-trick.

Manchester United extended their unbeaten run to 26 games with a 3-1 win at Sunderland.