On a playing field covered with ice and mud, J & P Coats slugged their

way to a 1-0 victory over Abbot Worsted, moving on the National

Challenge Cup Eastern Final.  The condition of the field prevented any

kind of normal play, and at the 27th minute, the lone goal of the game

was scored. Tommy Fleming sent a pass to Gilmore, who avoided two

Worsted defenders, sending a centering pass in into the penalty area.

Morley missed the pass, but James Gallagher was there to back him up,

driving a hard shot past Davidson. Later in the half, Parker looked to

have the game tied for Worsted, but referee Cunningham blew his whistle

for offside. In the final quarter-hour, Worsted were given plenty of

opportunities to tie the game, but were unable to convert in the muck.

3/3/23  Coats Field - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

J & P Coats 1-0 Abbot Worsted

(JPC - James Gallagher 27')

Coats – Tommy Schofield, Archie Stevenson, John Ferguson, Charles Lappin, William McIntosh,

Dick McAvoy, James Gallagher, Fred Morley, William Neilson, Robert Gilmore, Tommy Fleming

Worsted - Davidson, Ross, Lindsay, Duncan, Kelly,

Cosgrove, Neil, Parker, Corrigan, Kane, Dundas

Att - 5,000  Referee - T. Cunningham  Linesmen - I. White, J. Carrol

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In less then ideal conditions at Harrison Field, the Paterson Silk Sox

and New York Field Club played to a 0-0 draw, forcing a replay the

following week. Already delayed considerably by rough winter weather

in the East, the field was in poor shape. Once corner was covered in

water, and the goal in that end was mired in mud. New York looked to

have taken a 1-0 lead early in the first half, but referee W.R. Welch

ruled that Archie Stark was offside when he scored. Soon after,

Paterson's Scott delivered a hard foul to Hardy, who had to be carried

off the field. Edward McAusian took exception to this, and began

scuffling with Scott, forcing the Harrison police to calm the situation

on the field and keep it from escalating. Once order was restored,

Welch ordered both men out of the game.

Hardy managed to come back at the start of the second half to keep

the sides even (remember, there was no substitutions back then).

A shot from Paterson had inadvertently struck the arm of William Philip,

and a penalty kick was awarded. Bill Fryer stepped to the spot for the

kick, but Bobby Geudert saved the penalty and kept Paterson scoreless.

The match officials decided that due to the condition of the field, extra

time would not be played, and instead a replay would be contested

next week.

3/11/23   Harrison Field - Harrison, New Jersey

Paterson Silk Sox 0-0 New York Field Club

Paterson - Pete Renzulli, Joe Reynolds, Whitehead, Scott, Bill Fryer, Billy Herd,

Tommy Duggan, Thomas Murray, Frank McKenna, Jack McGuire, Joseph Irvine

New York - Bobby Geudert, Charlie Kelly, Walter Page, Tommy Stark, William Philip,

Henry Meyerdirks, Edward McAusian, Archie Stark, Andrew Burnett, P. Hardy , Jack McGhee

Saved Penalty Kick - Bill Fryer (Pat.) saved by Geudert

Sent Off - Scott (Paterson), Edward McAusian (New York), first half

Att - 6,000  Referee- 6,000 - W. R. Welch  Linesmen - J. Cunningham, R. McMahon

The Paterson Silk Sox advanced to the Eastern Final of the National

Challenge Cup, defeating New York Field Club 4-1 at Harrison Field

in a replay of last weeks 0-0 draw. An early goal for New York by

Mitchell was nullified due to offside. at the fifteen minute mark,

Paterson took a 1-0 lead on a goal from Tommy Duggan. New York

won a series of corner kick, but were either cleared away of missed

the target.

In the second half, New York continued to win corners, but it was

on a  breakaway in the 60th minute that Paterson doubled their

lead, Duggan scoring his second goal. Paterson's advantage increased

to 3-0, after Charlie Kelly fouled Frank McKenna in the box, and

Paterson were awarded a penalty kick, which Bill Fryer converted.

New York got a consolation goal with ten minutes remaining, through

William Philip, and Paterson ended any hope of a comeback with

Joseph Irvine's goal five minutes from full time.

3/18/23  Harrison Field - Harrison, New Jersey

(replay) Paterson Silk Sox 4-1 New York Field Club

(PSS - Tommy Duggan 15' 60', Bill Fryer (PK), Joseph Irvine 85' ; NYFC - William Phlip 80')

Paterson - Pete Renzulli, Joe Reynolds, Whitehead, Adams, Bill Fryer, Billy Herd,

Tommy Duggan, Thomas Murray, Frank McKenna, Jack McGuire, Joseph Irvine

New York - Bobby Geudert, Charlie Kelly, Walter Page, Tommy Stark, William Philip,

Henry Meyerdirks, Harry Cooper, Archie Stark, Andrew Burnett, Mitchell , Jack McGhee

Att - 8,000  Referee- 8,000 - W. R. Welch

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Scullin Steel made their way to the Western Final of the National

Challenge Cup, defeating Bricklayers F.C. 3-1, after extra time.

While Hughey Tallman put the Bricklayers in front after only fifteen

minutes, and goalkeeper Victor Neate kept Scullin at bay with a

number of diving saves. In the second half, Tallman nearly doubled

the Brickies lead, but sent the ball sailing over the crossbar while

only five yards out. Scull finally equalized, when Zorachel connected

with a header off a corner kick. Scullin then scored once in each of

the two extra sessions.

1/28/23  High School Field - St. Louis, Missouri

Scullin Steel  3-1(aet) Bricklayers (Chi.)

(Scull - Zorachel, Rooney, Brannigan ; Brick - Hughey Tallman 15')

Scullin Steel - Oellerman, Oberle,  Brady, Hennessy, Zarachel,

D. Murphy, Mulvey, Rooney, Schwarz, Brannigan, Bechtold

Bricklayers - Victor Neate, Callaghan, Matt Reid, Jackson,

Curtis, Smith, Jack Fleck, J. Tallman, Hughey Tallman, Walker

Referee - J.B. Stark

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Arden (Pit.) 1-0 Jeannette (Pit.)