Fall River’s McGowan converted the decider, heading in a McPherson free kick following a McLeod foul in an ASL Cup (Lewis Cup) match. Former Newcastle United and Leeds United forward Jeremiah “Jerry” Best, in his first ASL season, scored for Providence. Goals: Morley, McPherson (PK), McGowan; Best, Abdallah. [Read more…] about Jan. 25, 1925 – Fall River 3:2 [aet] Providence FC, Lewis Cup first round (Att.: 7,331)
The Boston Celtics hoped to acquire former Boston players Bobby Ballantyne, Billy Gonsalves, Alex McNab and Scotty Nilsen. “This quartet is regarded as worth thousands of dollars in transfer fees.” (The Boston Globe)
[Read more…] about Dec. 10, 1930 – Boston Celtics Name of Proposed Local Team
“Patenaude, center forward for the Fall River reserves, smashed all records for individual scoring in organized soccer in this city … when he netted six goals in the Massachusetts State League match … Five of the markers came in a row.” (The Boston Globe)
Bert Patenaude was 18 years old when he was playing for the Fall River Reserves. Less than two years later, Patenaude converted the first World Cup hat trick for the U.S. national team in Uruguay.
[Read more…] about Sept. 30, 1928 – Fall River Reserves 8:0 General Electrics (Lynn, Mass.)
This match proved to be a showcase for Fall River’s Joe Kennaway, who became Celtic FC’s starting goalkeeper from 1931-39, after John Thomson, 22, sustained a fatal injury in a game against Rangers. [Read more…] about May 31, 1931 – Fall River FC 1:0 Glasgow Celtic at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 7,000)
Fall River SC went on to the final, falling, 4-3, to the McIlvaine Canvasbacks of San Pedro at Rancho La Cienega Stadium. Fall River teams have won five U.S. Open Cup titles and New England teams have won 10 U.S. Open Cups (nine from Massachusetts, one from Rhode Island). Fall River clubs also won five American FA Cups, the competition running from 1885-1924.
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