New Year’s Day soccer in Philly, 1915
There were many noteworthy games over the New Year’s Day holiday one hundred years ago in Philadelphia.
There were many noteworthy games over the New Year’s Day holiday one hundred years ago in Philadelphia.
One hundred years ago, winter weather continued to leave Philly soccer at a standstill. Two Allied Cup tournament games played despite poor conditions. New Tri-State league proposed.
One hundred years ago, poor winter weather saw two weekends of games in Philadelphia’s seven leagues cancelled.
After poor weather and cup ties had disrupted the local schedule, league play finally resumed. AFA suspends Bethlehem player for kicking opponent in “a delicate place.”
As poor weather forced the cancellation of every league game in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and West Philadelphia were eliminated an the road from the National Challenge Cup, Victor from the American Cup.
One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.
Dreadful winter weather wreaked havoc on the Philly soccer schedule 100 years ago this week.
One hundred years ago, the busy Philadelphia soccer holiday schedule continued through New Year’s Day.
Intercity, interleague, Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and league games were all on the holiday soccer schedule 100 years ago.
One hundred years ago in Philly soccer history, amateur side Peabody defeated pro side Wissinoming to advance to the next round of the National Challenge Cup.
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