Frank Dell'Apa

New Bedford Whalers

Jan. 11, 1931 – Fall River 1:1 New Bedford Whalers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) (Att.: 1,800)

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A few months after playing for the U.S. in the 1930 World Cup, Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude teamed up with Fall River against national team captain Tommy Florie of the New Bedford Whalers.

“Patenaude, usually an accurate kicker, threw away an easy opportunity in front of the goal with less than two minutes to play. He evaded the defense, drew the goalie from the cage and then booted wild.” (The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Jan. 11, 1931 – Fall River 1:1 New Bedford Whalers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) (Att.: 1,800)

Jan. 10, 1925 – Bethlehem Steel FC 2:0 New Bedford Whalers, Steel Field

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Center halfback Jimmy Montgomerie made his ASL debut for the New Bedford Whalers. Montgomerie, who was awarded the Military Medal and Military Cross with bar serving in the Canadian Army in World War I, was born in Scotland and played for the Montreal Highlanders and Grenadier Guards. Montgomerie played most of his ASL career with the Whalers, totaling 303 games and 45 goals and was nicknamed “Iron Man Monty” after performing in 208 consecutive matches. Montgomerie also served in World War II, stationed in the Middle East and North Africa. [Read more…] about Jan. 10, 1925 – Bethlehem Steel FC 2:0 New Bedford Whalers, Steel Field

Jan. 3, 1932 – New York Giants 6:0 (9:8) New Bedford Whalers, ASL Championship return leg, Polo Grounds (Att.: 3,000)

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The New York Giants completed one of the most unexpected comebacks in ASL history, rallying after an 8-3 away defeat to the New Bedford Whalers. “… Bert Patenaude raced clean through his opponents, with a spectacular breakaway to score the winning tally, as the crowd went wild.” (The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Jan. 3, 1932 – New York Giants 6:0 (9:8) New Bedford Whalers, ASL Championship return leg, Polo Grounds (Att.: 3,000)

Dec. 12, 1914 – New Bedford 4:2 (1:0 halftime) Fall River Rovers, National Cup (U.S. Open Cup) series (Att.: 1,800)

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New Bedford went on to be eliminated by Fore River in the third round. The Rovers won the 1917 U.S. Open Cup and advanced to the finals in 1916 and ’18. Goals: Stewart (PK), Chadwick 2, Norse; Swords, Dalton (PK).

Harvard 2:0 Columbia, Soldiers’ Field

Harvard (3W-1L-2D, 8 points) finished second to Penn. “… it is fitting to point out what the Crimson’s coach, Charley Burgess, has done. In his five years he has provided Harvard with two championship teams, has had another tied for first place and twice his teams have ranked second. This is some record.”

Lawrence 1:3 Andover, Lawrence, Lowell & District League

Andover (10W-0L-1D, 21 points) first place. Lawrence Olympics (10-0-1, 20 points) second place. Lawrence (4-3-3, 11 points) fifth place.

            Boston Rovers 1:3 Carters (Needham), Boston & District League, Rossmore Road Grounds, Jamaica Plain

Dec. 12, 1891 –East Ends 2:2 Rovers, New England League series, Fall River, Mass. (Att.: 8,000)

The Fall River Rovers had defeated the East Ends the previous week but “… East End management and backers, however, were not satisfied with the result, and as a consequence today’s game was arranged.” Sharrocks opened the scoring and the East Ends had a 2-0 lead before the Rovers equalized on “a magnificent long drive” by Kenny and Harrington’s header off a pass from Culligan. “The decisive game will be played later.” East Ends won American FA Cups: defeating the Brooklyn Longfellows, 3-1, in 1891; and New York Thistle, 5-2, in 1892.

Dec. 12, 1903 – Boston Rovers 3:0 Methuen, Merrimac Valley association football series, Keyes St. Grounds, Jamaica Plain

Rovers’ seventh successive win

Dec. 12, 1931 – Pawtucket 5:2 Boston SC at Lonsdale Ave. Grounds

Arnie Oliver and Arthur Scott two goals for Pawtucket

New York Americans 1:1 New Bedford Whalers, Starlight Park, Brooklyn

Dec. 12, 2011 – Revolution select Nate Jaqua, Clyde Simms in re-entry draft

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

 

 

Dec. 6, 1930 – New Bedford Whalers 6:3 New York Giants

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The Whalers’ Jeremiah “Jerry” Best scored five goals and Tommy Florie added a sixth. Best, who led the ASL with 35 goals in 27 games, played for Newcastle United and Leeds United before joining Providence as a 23-year-old in 1924. Best returned to England in 1931, concluding his career with Hull City. [Read more…] about Dec. 6, 1930 – New Bedford Whalers 6:3 New York Giants

Nov. 20, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 7:1 New Bedford Whalers, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 8,529)

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“New Bedford FC, with only a single defeat in 17 starts [11W-1L-5D, 27 points] in the American Soccer League, suffered a humiliating reverse this afternoon …”

Goals: Graham 3, McEachran 2, McAuley, White (PK); Ballantyne. [Read more…] about Nov. 20, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 7:1 New Bedford Whalers, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 8,529)

Nov. 11, 1931 – New Bedford Whalers 4:2 Pawtucket Rangers, ASL game

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The New Bedford Whalers were in first place in the American Soccer League standings and would go on to win both the regular-season title and the 1932 National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup). Goals: Florie, Gonsalves, Nilsen 2; McIntyre, McAuley.

[Read more…] about Nov. 11, 1931 – New Bedford Whalers 4:2 Pawtucket Rangers, ASL game

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)

Aug. 14, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 3:2 New Bedford Whalers

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New Bedford Whalers’ captain Jimmy Montgomerie potential tying goal hits bar and disallowed. Montgomerie then “rushed at the arbiter and was put out of the game.” Goals: Fitzpatrick, Dick, Paterson; Florie, Toner. [Read more…] about Aug. 14, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 3:2 New Bedford Whalers