April 28, 1917 – New Bedford Celtics 2:1 Fore River, Southern New England series
Andy Stradan gave Fore River the lead, then McDavitt and Croasdale countered for the Celtics. Stradan (also spelled Straden) went on to play for the U.S., converting a penalty kick in a 1-0 win over Estonia in the 1924 Olympics. The Fore River lineup also included center half Page, who, a year later, might have been among the first players to make a gymnastic goal commemoration. [Read more…] about April 28, 1917 – Turning handsprings