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The “champions of the West” come to Philly

Tacony FC’s trip to St. Louis in December of 1911 to decide the “championship of America” had ended in disappointment. They would have a chance for revenge in March of 1912 when the St. Leos team of St. Louis embarked on a tour against leading East Coast teams.

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Tacony v Bethlehem for the 1914 American Cup

The 1914 American Cup saw four Philadelphia-area teams in the second round. By the semifinals, three remained.