Dec. 24, 1927 – Billy Gonsalves makes debut with Boston Wonder Workers

Right inside forward Billy Gonsalves scored and set up Bobby Blair’s fifth-minute opening goal in his Boston Wonder Workers debut, a 4-0 win over the Brooklyn Wanderers. Barney Battles, who had been signed after playing for amateur teams in Charlestown, was also in the Boston starting lineup. Boston moved into first place but fell out of the lead with a 4-2 loss at Brooklyn on Christmas Day.

“[Gonsalves] was in great form and he finished up a great play beating three of the Brooklyn men, flashing the ball into the net for Boston’s fourth and last goal.” (The Boston Globe)

Dec. 24, 1909 – Methuen AC (13-0-0, 26 points) leads Lawrence, Lowell & District League

Dec. 24, 1922 – Fall River 5:2 Harrison, Mark’s Stadium

Cup match on muddy field.

Dec. 24, 1933 – Boston 6:2 Fall River Rovers, American Pro League match, Lincoln Park

Thornton Vics 5:2 New Bedford Tessiers

80-minute game (fog).

            New Bedford Defenders 3:7 Pawtucket, ASL

            Fall River United 1:2 Fairlawn Rovers, ASL, Bigberry Stadium

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY