Frank Dell'Apa

Fall River Marksmen

Nov. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 4:2 Providence Clamdiggers (Att.: 9,077)

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Tommy Florie scored twice, including a wind-blown “Olimpico,” as Providence took a 2-0 lead before falling to a Fall River rally. Providence was leading by two goals in the 18th minute, but lost Egyptian forward Tewfik Abdallah to a broken leg in a clash with Coyle. Abdallah was taken to Fall River General Hospital. “Spectators Soaked, but 10,000 Stick it out” (The Boston Globe)

Goals: White 2, Coyle, MacPherson; Florie 2.

Note: On same day, Providence Steam Rollers v. Buffalo All-Americans, NFL game (Att.: 2,200)

U.S. 6:1 Canada, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn (Att.: 8,000) [Read more…] about Nov. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 4:2 Providence Clamdiggers (Att.: 9,077)

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)

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)

Sept. 25, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 2:4 New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 10,000)

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The New Bedford Whalers won this derby match over the Fall River Marksmen as a George Graham (Fall River) second-half equalizing goal was disallowed by referee Charles Creighton, who “consulted his men on the line.” Red Ballantyne [Whalers right inside forward] had given Creighton “quite an argument on the point. … This angered the fans, but it gave the Whalers new life …” (The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Sept. 25, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 2:4 New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 10,000)

Sept. 18, 1929 – Fall River Marksmen 5:3 Bethlehem Steel, “Under Flood Lights”

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Bert Patenaude (18 goals in 12 games) improved his ASL-leading goal total with a hat trick. Patenaude, 19 years old, went on to become the first player to earn a hat trick in the World Cup. Goals: Patenaude 3, McAuley 2; Jaap 2, Gillespie. [Read more…] about Sept. 18, 1929 – Fall River Marksmen 5:3 Bethlehem Steel, “Under Flood Lights”

Aug. 21, 1927 – Galicia SC 5:1 Bohemians (Dublin), Steinway Oval, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Att.: 2,000)

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Fall River’s Freddy Wall scored nearly a goal game in the ASL, spending much of his professional career playing outside New England. In 1927, Wall performed for Galicia SC, the International League champions, and was in the starting lineup for a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Sept. 24, 1927. [Read more…] about Aug. 21, 1927 – Galicia SC 5:1 Bohemians (Dublin), Steinway Oval, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Att.: 2,000)

Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)

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Fall River Marksmen teammates Billy Gonsalves, 22, and Bert Patenaude, 20, provided the U.S. goals against Brazil in a post-1930 World Cup match. Patenaude led the team with 10 goals (plus eight goals disallowed), all scored in seven games during the World Cup and post-WC tour. [Read more…] about Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)