April 23, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 2:1 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup Eastern final at Providence (Att.: 7,000)
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The Fall River Marksmen were on the way to their second National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) title. Goals: McEachren, Campbell; Goldie.
April 23, 1910 – Boston Rovers 2:1 Fore River, Williams Cup final at E.N. Foss Athletic Park, Jamaica Plain
“… before the record crowd of the season.”
April 23, 1911 – Howard & Bullough (Pawtucket, R.I.) 3:1 Philadelphia Hibernians, American Cup final at Newark, N.J.
April 23, 1968 – Boston Beacons 3:0 Detroit Cougars at Fenway Park (Att. 4,406)
Beacons’ inaugural home match
Goals: John Milner 2, Erik Dyreborg. Note: Cardinal Cushing “threw out the first ball” and Gov. Volpe was in attendance. (The Boston Globe)
April 23, 2009 – Revolution trade Avery John to D.C. United in exchange for draft pick
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