1926 National Challenge Cup
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The 1926 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
[edit] History
There were 131 entrants to the tournament. Twenty-five teams (12 western and 13 eastern) received byes in the qualifying stages because of their relative strength. These included primarily the ASL and St. Louis Soccer League teams. The remaining 106 teams played off for the seven remaining spots in the first round proper. The peliminary qualifying round featured 44 matches with 18 teams receiving byes. Canadian teams were admitted due to the fact that several outfits from Essex County, Ontario were affiliated with the Michigan Soccer Association which in turn was a member of the USFA.
[edit] Open Cup Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
(*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded
[edit] Final
| April 11, 1926 |
Bethlehem Steel (PA) | 7–2 | Ben Millers (MO) | Ebbets Field Brooklyn, New York Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Thomas Cunningham (USA) |
| Archie Stark Archie Stark Archie Stark Johnny Rollo Johnny Jaap Whitey McDonald Malcolm Goldie |
(Report) | Benjamin Nash Benjamin Nash |
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