Jan. 6, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 1:0 Bethlehem Steel (Att.: 4,000), ASL leaders showdown

Bill McPherson scores on a second-half penalty kick (“with but 12 minutes to play,” according to The Boston Globe) in below-freezing temperatures as the Fall River Marksmen move into a tie for first place in the American Soccer League with Bethlehem.

Jan. 6, 1923 – Bethlehem Steel 1:1 J&P Coats

ASL’s top two scorers 1922-23 season convert: Tommy Fleming (22 goals) for Coats, a Daniel McNiven (28 goals) penalty kick equalizing.

Jan. 6, 1889 – Fall River Olympics 4:0 Lonsdales (R.I.), Olympics Grounds

Jan. 6, 1887 – Worcester City Cricket & Foot Ball Club elects officers

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY