Frank Dell'Apa

ASL

Oct. 30, 1927 – Fall River FC Marksmen 1:0 Brooklyn, ASL game, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 6,741)

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The Fall River Marksmen (5W-5L-2D, 12 points) remained in sixth place in the American Soccer League after defeating Brooklyn. “… Brittan made the lone tally when he headed into a beautiful center from McPherson. It was one of the most sensational goals here this season, coming in the last five minutes of one of the hardest-fought games ever played at the Tiverton Stadium.” (The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Oct. 30, 1927 – Fall River FC Marksmen 1:0 Brooklyn, ASL game, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 6,741)

Oct. 18, 1925 – Providence 1:1 Fall River Marksmen (Att.: 11,000)

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Providence Clamdiggers and Fall River Marksmen remained tied for first place in ASL standings. Fall River in midst of unbeaten streaks of 29 league games (21-0-8) and 28 in all competitions (20-0-8) on way to winning ASL title. Tewfik “Happy” Abdallah, Providence’s Egyptian forward, sustained broken leg in a rematch, Fall River winning, 4-2, on Nov. 8, 1925. Goals: Campbell; McAuley. [Read more…] about Oct. 18, 1925 – Providence 1:1 Fall River Marksmen (Att.: 11,000)

Oct. 13, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 0:2 New Bedford Whalers, Walpole St. Grounds

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The Fall River Marksmen solidified their ASL lead with victories over the New Bedford Whalers and J&P Coats. “Boston is just a little bit deeper in the cellar …” (Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Oct. 13, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 0:2 New Bedford Whalers, Walpole St. Grounds

Oct. 5, 1975 – Boston Astros’ Jose Neto named American Soccer League MVP

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Brazilian Jose Neto led the American Soccer League with 23 goals as the Boston Astros (9W-3L-8D, 26 points) won the North Division and were ASL co-champions along with the New York Apollos. The Astros folded after the 1975 season and Neto went on to play for Memphis and the San Diego Sockers in the NASL. Rhode Island’s Mohammed “Baby Jet” Attiah (16 goals) was second in scoring and Connecticut’s Roberto Taylor (14 goals) was rookie of the year. [Read more…] about Oct. 5, 1975 – Boston Astros’ Jose Neto named American Soccer League MVP

Sept. 30, 1928 – Fall River Reserves 8:0 General Electrics (Lynn, Mass.)

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“Patenaude, center forward for the Fall River reserves, smashed all records for individual scoring in organized soccer in this city … when he netted six goals in the Massachusetts State League match … Five of the markers came in a row.” (The Boston Globe)

Bert Patenaude was 18 years old when he was playing for the Fall River Reserves. Less than two years later, Patenaude converted the first World Cup hat trick for the U.S. national team in Uruguay.
[Read more…] about Sept. 30, 1928 – Fall River Reserves 8:0 General Electrics (Lynn, Mass.)

Sept. 29, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Providence Clamdiggers, ASL game, Walpole St. Grounds

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The reigning ASL champion Boston Wonder Workers edged Providence as Werner “Scotty” Nilsen headed a Tommy “Whitey” Fleming cross past Joe Kennaway (16’). Nilsen played for the U.S. in the 1934 World Cup. Fleming, 38, was in his final season after winning four National Challenge Cups (U.S. Open Cups) with Bethlehem Steel and ASL titles with Philadelphia FC, J&P Coats and the Wonder Workers. Kennaway won two Scottish championships and two Scottish Cups with Celtic FC, returning to coach Brown University from 1946-59. [Read more…] about Sept. 29, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Providence Clamdiggers, ASL game, Walpole St. Grounds

Sept. 28, 1974 – Rhode Island Oceaneers 3:2 [aet/6:5 aggregate) New York Apollos, ASL finals, Pierce Memorial Stadium

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The Rhode Island Oceaneers won third game of three-game series to capture ASL championship. Oceaneers (16W-0L-2D, 34 points) led league in goals (47) and GA (9), Manfred Schellscheidt named coach of the year. [Read more…] about Sept. 28, 1974 – Rhode Island Oceaneers 3:2 [aet/6:5 aggregate) New York Apollos, ASL finals, Pierce Memorial Stadium

Sept. 27, 1928 – ‘Soccer War’ ignited as Bethlehem Steel, New York Giants and Newark Skeeters enter National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup)

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The seven remaining ASL delegates voted unanimously to uphold president Bill Cunningham’s decision to suspend Bethlehem, the Giants and Newark, kicking off a “Soccer War.” The teams and their representatives included Boston (Bob MacDonald), Brooklyn Wanderers (Nat Agar), Fall River (Sam Mark), J&P Coats (Alex Cooper), New Bedford (Dave Pomfret), New York Nationals (E.J. Viberg) and Providence (Sam Fletcher). Horace A. Stoneham, who owned the reigning National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) champion Nationals, and also baseball’s New York Giants, campaigned for the ASL to operate outside the rule of the U.S. Football Association (now U.S. Soccer), which organized the Challenge Cup. The “Soccer War” lasted for more than a year, contributing to the demise of the ASL. [Read more…] about Sept. 27, 1928 – ‘Soccer War’ ignited as Bethlehem Steel, New York Giants and Newark Skeeters enter National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup)

Sept. 26, 1926 – Fall River Marksmen 0:1 New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 10,000)

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First Fall River home league defeat in three seasons and “the first time that New Bedford has ever been successful in lowering the colors of Fall River.” Inside left Mike McLeavey converted “in the last minute of the second half … Steele played a wonderful game, making some beautiful saves, while Montgomery and Lorimer played brilliantly on the defense for the Whalers.” Goal: McLeavey. [Read more…] about Sept. 26, 1926 – Fall River Marksmen 0:1 New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 10,000)