1919–20 National Challenge Cup
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 Dewar Challenge Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dates | December 24, 1919 – May 9, 1920 |
| Defending champions | Bethlehem Steel |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ben Millers (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Fore River |
| Semifinalists | |
The 1919–20 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. This edition featured 99 teams in two divisions. The western division had 41 teams in six districts while the eastern division had 58 teams also divided into six districts. The draw for the first round took place on October 13, 1919, in New York.
Bracket
[edit]Home teams listed on top of bracket
(*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded
Semifinal
[edit]| Ben Millers (MO) | 4–2 | Packard F.C. (MI) |
|---|---|---|
Potee  (pen.), ???'Riley ???', 65' |
Report[1] | Johnston 40' (o.g.) Hunter 43' |
Final
[edit]| Ben Millers (MO) | 2–1 | Fore River (MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Marre 22' Dunn 62' |
Report [2] | Kershaw 37' |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- USOpenCup.com Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "ST. LOUIS SOCCERS REACH FINAL ROUND". The New York Times. No. 22, 738. New York, New York. April 26, 1920. p. 15.
- ^ Special to The New York Times (May 10, 1920). "BEN MILLERS OF ST. LOUIS DEFEAT FORE RIVER FOR NATIONAL SOCCER TITLE". The New York Times. No. 22, 752. New York, New York. p. 15.