Nov. 7, 1926 – Boston SC 4:3 New Bedford Whalers, exhibition match at Mark’s Stadium, N. Tiverton, R.I. (Att.: 3,328)
The Fall River Marksmen were on a road trip to Springfield and New York, leaving Mark’s Stadium available. Both the Wonder Workers (Boston SC) and Whalers had played ASL home games the previous day.
Nov. 6, 1909 – Boston Rovers 3:2 Lynn City at Franklin Park
Former Manchester City center forward William “Billy” Gillespie (b. Oct. 2, 1873 in Strathclyde, Scotland) scored for Lynn City. Gillespie, described as “one of the greatest center forwards England has had in years,” had combined with Billy Meredith, winning the 1904 FA Cup with the Citizens. Manchester City was later disciplined for paying players above […]
Nov. 5, 2010 – Kristine Lilly plays 352nd and final international match
Kristine Lilly (b. July 22, 1971 in New York City) made her international debut while a 16-year-old student at Wilton High School (she led Wilton to three Connecticut State championships) in 1987. Lilly became the youngest player to score a goal for the U.S. in a 1-1 draw with China at Punyu on Aug. 13, […]
Nov. 4, 1928 – Providence Gold Bugs 2:1 Fall River Marksmen. Fall River’s first loss of season
The Marksmen started the season with a 16-match (10-0-6) unbeaten streak on the way to winning both halves of the ASL season. Fall River did not lose again until late December, playing to a 0-0 draw at Philadelphia on Nov. 10, 1928, then winning four successive times. In the second half standings, Fall River (28 […]
Nov. 3, 2010 – Taylor Twellman announces retirement
Taylor Twellman displayed a fierce competitive streak and exceptional goal-scoring instinct during a career cut short by injury.
Nov. 2, 1924 – Bunker Hill Celtics 1:4 Roxbury, Boston & District League game at Sullivan Sq. grounds (Att.: 4,000)
Davison, Murdoch and Salisbury goals gave Roxbury a 3-0 halftime lead over the Bunker Hill Celtics. McComb cut the Celtic deficit and McAllister converted the final goal.