From the match programme:-
"NOTES"
"The race between the 1st XV and the United still goes on. Last week the United maintained their lead of 10 points scored (now 452 to 442) and crept ahead in the number of matches won (23 - 22)."
"Gloucester had another hard struggle last Saturday and there was only the difference of a penalty goal between the teams at the end. A strong wind blowing right down the ground gave each side the advantage in turn and it was touch and go up to the final whistle."
"Two talking points arose at Kingsholm last week. One was the splendid form shown by the local boys against the Warwickshire boys, which augers well for the future of local rugby. The other was the outstanding form of Brian Reade at scrum-half."
"Roy Blair's form in recent matches gains him Charlie Crabtree's place on the wing to-day. Charlie will be on his honeymoon by the time to-day's match starts. In the last four matches the changes have been rung in the three-quarter line and at wing forward as a try-out for to-days's match. The result being the selection of Michael Baker and Roy Blair in the backs and Peter Ford in the forwards."
"The results of the Newport games since 1946/47 have been :
1946/47 At Newport 0 - 3, At Newport (transferred) 0 - 14
1947/4 At Gloucester 7 - 3, ,. 3 - 6
1948/49 „ 6 - 3, „ 6 - 16
1949/50 „ 3 - 3, „ 0 - 11
1950/51 „ 3 - 11, „ 0 - 6
1951/52 „ 0 - 15 "
"Newport had a successful tour in Devon last week, defeating Plymouth Albion, Torquay, and Exeter. Ken Jones is injured and he may now never play at Kingsholm as he may retire at the end of the season."
"The GLOUCESTER RUGBY MEMORIAL FUND Trustees once again thank their many patrons for their loyal support in purchasing programmes regularly. Any donations, large or small, will be gratefully received by Mr. A. Hudson, Northgate Street, Gloucester."