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March 9, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 2:0 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup at Dexter Park (Att.: 20,000)

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The Boston Globe headlined: “Soccer Fans Spent About $100,000 Going to that Game Yesterday” after Fall River defeated Bethlehem Steel. 2-0, in the National Challenge Cup Eastern final in Brooklyn.

The Globe estimated 5,000 supporters had traveled from Fall River “and other Massachusetts towns,” a trip estimated to cost about $25 – teams and fans usually traveled by boat. Each club received about $2,500 in gate receipts. [Read more…] about March 9, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 2:0 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup at Dexter Park (Att.: 20,000)

Feb. 24, 1924 – Fall River supporters steaming to Brooklyn

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According to The Boston Globe, for the Fall River Marksmen’s National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) game against Bethlehem Steel, owner Sam Mark … “has chartered two steamers, SS Priscilla and Chester W. Chapin, and there is no room left on either, so many of the Fall River fans will have to make other arrangements. It is expected that between three and four thousand fans from the Massachusetts city will be in Dexter Field Sunday to root for their favorites.” [Read more…] about Feb. 24, 1924 – Fall River supporters steaming to Brooklyn