Frank Dell'Apa

Soccer

Jan. 18, 1892 – Barre (Vt.) Rangers v Conanicut (Fall River, Mass.), Green Mountain Trotting Park, canceled

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““The Barre Ranger foot ball eleven … members of the American Foot Ball Association, were draw to play against the Conanicut eleven … and given the choice of grounds. The Conanicuts informed Secretary Hood of Newark, N.J., that the Rangers have no enclosed grounds, and that they did not wish to come to this city. The Rangers have a large field at the Green Mountain Trotting Park, an enclosed lot. The local eleven is very indignant at the action of the Conanicuts.” [Read more…] about Jan. 18, 1892 – Barre (Vt.) Rangers v Conanicut (Fall River, Mass.), Green Mountain Trotting Park, canceled

Jan. 17, 1926 – Fall River Marksmen 3:2 Providence Clamdiggers, National Challenge Cup, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 9,512)

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Harold Brittan and Tec White led the way for the Fall River Marksmen in a National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first-round match. “… Brittan, ex-Chelsea star and captain of Fall River, smashed in a goal which proved the winning tally.” About 4,000 Providence supporters were expected to make the trip to Mark’s Stadium in North Tiverton, R.I. Goals: White 2, Brittan; Beattie, Hogg. [Read more…] about Jan. 17, 1926 – Fall River Marksmen 3:2 Providence Clamdiggers, National Challenge Cup, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 9,512)

Jan. 15, 1933 – Boston SC 5:2 Pawtucket Rangers, National Cup round-robin series, Lincoln Park

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The Pawtucket (R.I.) Rangers, who had blanked Boston by a score of 5-0 on Jan. 14, 1933, reached the semifinals of the 1933 National Cup (U.S. Open Cup). The Rangers lost in the finals of the 1934, ’35 and 1942 U.S. Open Cup and won the 1941 tournament. Goals: McMillan 2 (PKs), Tommy Ritchie, Willie Ballantyne, Charley O’Hare; Bob McIntyre, Tommy Florie. Ejected: Harry Burness; Walter Dick.

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Jan. 14, 2005 – Revolution select Michael Parkhurst with No. 9 pick in MLS SuperDraft

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The Revolution took Michael Parkhurst in the first round and also selected James Riley in the second round (21st overall) and Tony Lochhead in the third round (33rd overall). [Read more…] about Jan. 14, 2005 – Revolution select Michael Parkhurst with No. 9 pick in MLS SuperDraft

Jan. 13, 2014 – Revolution trade rights to Michael Parkhurst to Columbus in exchange for draft pick

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Michael Parkhurst started for the Revolution from 2005-08, then moved to Europe, returning to MLS in 2014. [Read more…] about Jan. 13, 2014 – Revolution trade rights to Michael Parkhurst to Columbus in exchange for draft pick

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. 9, 1927 – Fall River Marksmen 2:1 New Bedford Whalers, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 7,134)

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The Fall River Marksmen rallied after surrendering the opening goal “after 19 minutes of play … Fall River should have had three more points in the first half, McEachran missing two and White one, all three from close range.”

Goals: Abdallah, Paterson; Lorimer (PK).

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Jan. 8, 1928 – Newark Skeeters 0:1 Boston Wonder Workers, ASL game, Davids’ Stadium (Att.: 2,000)

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Boston (18W-4L-7D, 43 points) leads ASL at halfway mark, clinching berth in post-season title game. Davids’ Stadium was located about two miles from the site of the New York Red Bulls’ stadium. Goal: Nilsen 16’.

Fall River FC 4:2 Providence (Att.: 3,500) [Read more…] about Jan. 8, 1928 – Newark Skeeters 0:1 Boston Wonder Workers, ASL game, Davids’ Stadium (Att.: 2,000)

Jan. 7, 1925 – “Abbot Worsted on Trail of American League Franchise”

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Abbot Worsted AFC twice reached the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) semifinals and won the 1921 and ’22 Massachusetts State Cup title. “We are not satisfied to play second fiddle to any team in this State. With the record that my team has had in the last three seasons no team has a better right to be in the forefront of professional soccer in the East than our Forge Village outfit.” — J.C. Abbot

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