Nov. 1, 1936 – Boston Celtics 3:2 Maccabees (Palestine) at Bees Field (Att.: 8,000)

The Boston Celtics turned professional in August, 1936, moving from the Boston and District League to the ASL. The Maccabees (Maccabi Tel Aviv) arrived on a 13-city North American tour after winning the Palestine League.

Goalkeeper Johnny French of Woburn had a spectacular game for the Celtics. The Maccabees used three goalkeepers.

“Boley” Dropski and “Mickey Mouse” Garrigan headers gave Boston a 2-0 halftime lead. Maccabee goalkeeper Sidi was injured diving for an Atkinson shot just before the halftime whistle, and was replaced by Epstein, who was injured in clash with Garrigan, Efraimov finished in goal.

Goals: Dropski, Garrigan, A. Atkinson; N. Panz, I. Westerman.

Before Nickerson Field was purchased by Boston University, it had been known as the National League Park, Braves Field and Bees Field/The Bee Hive (1936-41).

Boston Maccabees 1:2 Forge Village (Lowell), preliminary game

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