Frank Dell'Apa

Fall River Marksmen

March 9, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 2:0 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup at Dexter Park (Att.: 20,000)

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The Boston Globe headlined: “Soccer Fans Spent About $100,000 Going to that Game Yesterday” after Fall River defeated Bethlehem Steel. 2-0, in the National Challenge Cup Eastern final in Brooklyn.

The Globe estimated 5,000 supporters had traveled from Fall River “and other Massachusetts towns,” a trip estimated to cost about $25 – teams and fans usually traveled by boat. Each club received about $2,500 in gate receipts. [Read more…] about March 9, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 2:0 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup at Dexter Park (Att.: 20,000)

March 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 3:0 New Bedford Whalers, Lewis Cup at Kinsley Park (Att.: 15,000)

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The Fall River Marksmen blanked rivals New Bedford in a semifinal match in Providence as “More than 15,000 persons were crowded into (Kinsley Park) and when the police ordered gates closed more than 5,000 were turned away … a section of a temporary stand collapsed early in the day, throwing between 50 and 75 men to the ground.”

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Feb. 27, 1927 – Brooklyn Wanderers 1:1 [AET] Fall River Marksmen, ASL Challenge Cup at Hawthorne Field (Att.: 7,000)

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Brooklyn Wanderers right half Mahrer opened the scoring with a free kick in the opening minute of the second half. Fall River’s Sam Kennedy equalized with a free kick in the final seconds of regulation “within a half minute of time …” according to The Boston Globe. [Read more…] about Feb. 27, 1927 – Brooklyn Wanderers 1:1 [AET] Fall River Marksmen, ASL Challenge Cup at Hawthorne Field (Att.: 7,000)

Feb. 24, 1924 – Fall River supporters steaming to Brooklyn

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According to The Boston Globe, for the Fall River Marksmen’s National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) game against Bethlehem Steel, owner Sam Mark … “has chartered two steamers, SS Priscilla and Chester W. Chapin, and there is no room left on either, so many of the Fall River fans will have to make other arrangements. It is expected that between three and four thousand fans from the Massachusetts city will be in Dexter Field Sunday to root for their favorites.” [Read more…] about Feb. 24, 1924 – Fall River supporters steaming to Brooklyn

Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft

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The New England Revolution capitalized on the demise of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny to begin a rebuilding project, developing the basis for teams that reached the 2002, ’05, ’06 and ’07 MLS Cup finals. Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo also acquired former Mutiny goalkeeper Adin Brown as a free agent, then selected Taylor Twellman with the No. 2 pick in the MLS draft. [Read more…] about Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft

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

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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. [Read more…] about Jan. 6, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 1:0 Bethlehem Steel (Att.: 4,000), ASL leaders showdown

Dec. 30, 1928 – Fall River FC 2:0 (4:2) Boston SC, ASL Challenge Cup return leg

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Tension built after the Boston SC Wonder Workers and Fall River FC Marksmen played to a draw in the first leg. “Hundreds of Boston fans are going down to Tiverton today to see the second game. Busses will leave Forest Hill at 11:30. Kick-off time is set for 2:30 and Sam Mark is expecting the largest crowd of the season … ‘’ [Read more…] about Dec. 30, 1928 – Fall River FC 2:0 (4:2) Boston SC, ASL Challenge Cup return leg

Dec. 25, 1926 – J&P Coats 0:0 Fall River Marksmen at Lonsdale-Av. Grounds, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 4,000)

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“Players and mounted policemen escorted Referee George Lambie of Newton off the field … A sudden attack of snowballs followed (Lambie’s) decision, ruling against the goal scored by Johnny Harvey in the last 50 seconds of play. The midget right winger lodged the ball in the net during a lively scrimmage in front of the Fall River netting. The referee claimed Bobby Curtis, who slipped and fell in the mire, was off-side.” [Read more…] about Dec. 25, 1926 – J&P Coats 0:0 Fall River Marksmen at Lonsdale-Av. Grounds, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 4,000)