Bethlehem Steel took one more step in beginning their National Challenge Cup dynasty, defeating Homestead Steel Works 4-1, at Taylor Field in Lehigh. The Pittsburgh club was the first to score, off a goal by Crawley after eight minutes. Bethlehem equalized soon after, when Tommy Fleming converted a penalty kick. Ford scored the first of his three goals just before the half ended, off an assist by Fleming, giving Bethlehem a 2-1 lead at the break. Homestead goalkeeper Brown kept the score from escalating early in the second half, making several nice saves. Within a ten minute span, Ford scored twice, the second assisted once again by Fleming.

4/5/15  Taylor Field – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem Steel 4-1 Homestead Steel Works

(BS- Ford 44’ 65’ 75’, Tommy Fleming (PK) ; Home – Crawley 8’)

Bethlehem – William Duncan, Sam Fletcher, Toole, Dugald Campbell, Clarke, Bobby Morrison, Ford, Billy Murray, Bob Millar, Fred Pepper, Tommy Fleming
Homestead – Brown, Henley, Howe, Morrison, Lumsden, Leith, Cwawley, Young, Rattray, Lowther, Patterson

Att - 3,000  Referee – Charles E. Creighton ; Linesmen – James Walder, William Hinds

Bethlehem Globe

Brooklyn Celtic, runners up in the inaugural National Challenge Cup final, made their way back to the championship game for a second year in a row, defeating J & P Coats 2-1 at New Bedford, Mass. O’Halloran scored both goals for Brooklyn in the win, one in each half. Coats avoided the shutout when Roberts scored in the final minute.

4/10/15  New Bedford, Massachusetts

J & P Coats 1-2 Brooklyn Celtic

(BC - O'Halloran (2) ; J&P - Roberts 90')