Bethlehem Steel forged the beginning of a legendary National Challenge Cup dynasty, 

defeating Brooklyn Celtic 3-1 in the Cup Final in front of 7,000 at Taylor Stadium in 

Bethlehem. Bethlehem struck first in the opening half, off a goal by Ford, and nearly 

doubled the lead, but what looked to be a sure goal by Tommy Fleming was saved by 

Mather. Just before the end of the half, Bob Millar took a cross from Ford and beat 

Mather to give the Steelmen a 2-0 halftime advantage. Ford looked to have scored a 

second goal, but was disallowed, presumably on a offside call. Bethlehem finally made 

the count 3-0, after Tommy Fleming converted a penalty kick, which was the result of 

a Celtic player handling the ball. Brooklyn finally found the net through McQueen, who 

had hit the post moments earlier. The goal gave Celtic new life, and they began to 

pressure Bethlehem. Bob Millar looked to have made the score 4-1, but referee George 

Lambie ruled him to be offside. Bethlehem finished the match out shooting Brooklyn 27-9.

May 3, 1915 - Taylor Field - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Steel 3-1 Brooklyn Celtic
(BS - Bob Millar, Tommy Fleming (PK), Ford ; BC - McQueen)
Bethlehem Steel: William Duncan, Sam Fletcher, Jock Ferguson, Dugald Campbell, Clarke, Bobby Morrison,
Ford, Billy Murray, Bob Millar, Fred Pepper, Tommy Fleming.
Brooklyn Celtic: Mather, Nicholas, McWilliams, Broadbent, Donegan,
Neville, Campion, Lonier, Halloran, McQueen, McGreevy.

Att - 7,000  Referee – George Lambie ; Linesmen - Charles E. Creighton, James Walders

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