Fore River FC earned an upset victory over the Boston Wonder Workers in the U.S. Open Cup, thanks to two Dundas goals and one by Gowdy. Unable to find a first name for Dundas, who often appears as a center forward in game stories and lineups. In a 1931 Boston Globe story, center forward Jack Dundas is mentioned as being recruited by Lusitania Recreation. [Read more…] about March 26, 1927 – Fore River FC 3:2 [AET] Boston Wonder Workers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first round
Boston’s ticket allotments for the Fall River Marksmen v Boston Wonder Workers match were set at 1,300 “admission tickets” plus 700 “grandstand pasteboards” – available at Brine’s on Devonshire St. and Everlast store on Summer St. [Read more…] about March 22, 1925 – Ticket locations announced for Lewis Cup final, scheduled March 29, 1925 at Mark’s Stadium
The Boston Wonder Workers played to a 1-1 draw with the New York Nationals on a field that was “very heavy in spots,” according to The Boston Globe. The Wonder Workers moved 22-year-old Barney Battles to center forward in the second half, and the change paid off as he scored the equalizer “at 25 minutes” after he “whipped the ball past (Pete) Renzulli after a scrimmage a few yards from the net.” [Read more…] about March 11, 1928 – New York Nationals 1:1 Boston Wonder Workers at the Polo Grounds. Goals: Wortmann; Barney Battles
Hugh Lorimer, listed as having served in the British Army, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, during World War I, played outside right for Spurs from 1919-21 and Dundee FC before performing in the ASL for Boston and J&P Coats.
Feb. 19, 1930 – Thornton Vics’ William Barone loses lawsuit
Providence Superior Court jury verdict in favor of the Providence Soccer Football Club, Inc., after four minutes of deliberation. Barone “sought to recover $190 claimed to be due under a contract with the club … he failed to comply with the terms of the contract in regard to reporting for practice and playing.”
Feb. 19, 2014 – Revolution acquire Teal Bunbury from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for draft pick and allocation money
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
Boston Wonder Workers president George A.G. Wood “says it is the wish of the present directorate of the Boston club to add three new members from among the fans,’’ according to The Boston Globe. Said Wood: “We want this soccer team to become a Boston institution, run by local men for the benefit of sport fans in this city.” [Read more…] about Feb. 6, 1925 – Boston Wonder Workers make a pitch
The Atlantic Coast Soccer League renamed itself the American Soccer League, proposing a summer schedule. According to The Boston Globe: “the battle against adverse weather conditions means financial suicide.” All games would start at 8 p.m., made possible by “the installation of floodlight systems in all parks.” Dave Scott of Boston was named vice-president “to represent New England interests in the league.” [Read more…] about Jan. 28, 1930 – Atlantic Coast Soccer League proposes schedule paralleling baseball season
Jan. 5, 2012 – Revolution name Jay Miller assistant coach and former Revolution defender Nick Downing strength coach
Jan. 5, 2000 – Derek Aframe named Revolution director of operations [Read more…] about Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon
The Boston Soccer Social Club announced a dance at Sir Walter Scott Hall, Caledonian Building (corner of Appleton and Berkeley streets). The Boston Soccer Social Club was comprised of Boston SC Wonder Workers supporters. [Read more…] about Dec. 31, 1924 – ‘A real old-fashioned soccer night’
Tension built after the Boston SC Wonder Workers and Fall River FC Marksmen played to a draw in the first leg. “Hundreds of Boston fans are going down to Tiverton today to see the second game. Busses will leave Forest Hill at 11:30. Kick-off time is set for 2:30 and Sam Mark is expecting the largest crowd of the season … ‘’ [Read more…] about Dec. 30, 1928 – Fall River FC 2:0 (4:2) Boston SC, ASL Challenge Cup return leg
“Ford” scored both goals and 17-year-old Tommy “Whitey” Fleming (listed at right outside forward) played one of his first matches for Fore River. [Read more…] about Dec. 28, 1907 – J&P Coats 2:0 Fore River, New England League series at Pawtucket, R.I.