1908–09 American Cup

Soccer tournament August 2023 American Cup 1908–09 AFAball.jpg 100px United States 20 Paterson True Blues 2 East Newark Clark A.A. 24 79 1907–08 1909–10 The 1908–09 American Cup was the 18th edition of the American Cup an annual soccer tournament held by the American Football Association. Participants NameCityLeagueWest Hudson A.A.HarrisonNAFLTrue Blue F.C.PatersonNAFLRover F.C.Fall RiverNELCameronNew YorkNYAFL Sat/SunClark A.A.East NewarkNAFLRangersPatersonNAFLNewark F.C.NewarkNAFLClan McDonaldBrooklynNYAFL SunCaledonianNew YorkNYAFL SatCaledonianTrentonCCAFLHollywood InnYonkersNYAFL SatScottish AmericanNewarkNAFLThistlesPhiladelphiaFBAPHoward & BulloughPawtucketNELEliteTrentonCCAFLBrooklynBrooklynNYAFL SatJersey A.C.Jersey CityAFABritish AmericanPhiladelphiaFBAPCritchleyBrooklynNYAFL SunArcadia ThistleBrooklynNYAFL Sun NYAFL - New York State Amateur Association Football League NAFL - National Association Football League NEL - New England Association Football LeagueCCAFL - Capital City Association Football LeagueFBAP - Foot Ball Association of Pennsylvania First round October 24, 1908 3:30 PM Trenton Caledonian 3–4 October 26, 1908 Caledonians Lost In Match For Cup https://www.newspapers.com/article/trenton-evening-times-1909-american-cup/157185236/ Trenton Evening Times October 15, 2024 p.11 col.2 Newspapers.com Cameron Hall , Reid Isaacs Hastings Cameron Bowman Field, Trenton, NJ Allan Montgomery (Newark) uncollapsed 1 October 25, 1908 Scottish American 1–1 October 26, 1908 Scots And Clarks In Drawn Battle For Soccer Cup https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-1909-american-cup-2/157185446/ The Evening Star Newark, New Jersey October 15, 2024 p.7 col.1 Newspapers.com Clark AA Richardson 42 Martin 85 Wiedenmayer's Park, Newark, NJ 1500 J. Nesbitt (New York) uncollapsed October 31, 1908 NY Caledonian 3–4 November 1, 1908 Princeton Loses In Soccer Match https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-1908-american-cup-3/157185590/ The New York Times October 15, 2024 p.30 col.3-4 Newspapers.com Hollywood Inn Cummings Lever Tait Gibbs , , McLeod Cannon's Park, Westchester, NY V. Lebris uncollapsed October 31, 1908 3:00 PM Rovers 1–0 November 2, 1908 Rovers Victorious In Cup Tie Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-herald-1909-american-cup-1/157200807/ Fall River Daily Herald October 15, 2024 p.2 col.1 Newspapers.com West Hudson George Gauthier 35 Athletic grounds, Fall River, MA 2000 John Stewart (Rahway) uncollapsed replays November 1, 1908 Clark AA 2–0 "Scots Out Of Running For Cup-Tie Title". (November 2, 1908). The Evening Star, p.19 col.3 Scottish American Charles Fisher 30, pen Clark Athletic grounds, East Newark, NJ 2500 James Nisbet (New York) uncollapsed November 7, 1908 NY Caledonian 0–2 November 8, 1908 Soccer Contests On Local Fields https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-1909-american-cup-4/157186234/ The New York Times October 15, 2024 p.30 col.5 Newspapers.com Hollywood Inn Hill Tully Cannon's Park, Westchester, NY Kearns uncollapsed Second round The second round draw took place at Newark, NJ on November 7, 1908. November 10, 1908 Soccer Football https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=QDEWnZBrHwAC&dat=19081110&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Philadelphia Record October 15, 2024 p.10 col.1 The Jersey AC/British American match ended ten minutes early on account of darkness and was ordered replayed. British later forfeited the replay. The Thistles also withdrew from the competition when the AFA decided to order a replay of their match with the Rovers. November 26, 1908 Elite 1–1 November 27, 1908 Elites In Fine Form https://www.newspapers.com/article/trenton-evening-times-1909-american-cup/157186406/ Trenton Evening Times October 15, 2024 p.15 col.4 Newspapers.com Clan McDonald Cooper Hoyle Hetzel Grove, Trenton, NJ Singleton (Newark) uncollapsed November 28, 1908 Thistles 1–0 November 29, 1908 Thistles Win From Fall River Rovers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-1909-american/157186673/ Philadelphia Inquirer October 15, 2024 p.10 col.6 Newspapers.com Rovers A. Cairns 65 Central Park, Philadelphia, PA 1200 V.F.Kearns (Bloomfield) uncollapsed November 28, 1908 Brooklyn 1–2 November 29, 1908 Pawtucket Sockers Beat The Brooklyns https://www.newspapers.com/article/brooklyn-eagle-1909-american-cup-6/157188037/ Brooklyn Daily Eagle October 15, 2024 Howard & Bullough R. Milne 10 pen Dennison E. Pemberton Marquette Oval, Brooklyn, NY J. W. Stuart uncollapsed November 29, 1908 Jersey AC 3–0 November 30, 1908 Jerseys Defeated British Americans https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jersey-journal-1909-american-cup-7/157195037/ Evening Journal Jersey City, New Jersey October 15, 2024 p.7 col.7–8 Newspapers.com British Americans C. Zehnbauer 10Ronson penKettles Danforth Avenue Grounds, Jersey City, NJ Al Montgomery (Newark) uncollapsed November 29, 1908 3:00 PM Critchley 0–1 November 30, 1908 Newarks Score Only Goal In Game With Critchleys https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-union-1909-amercian-cup-9/157195300/ Daily Standard Union Brooklyn, New York October 15, 2024 p.8 col.3–4 Newspapers.com Newark Dave Piggins 10 Meyerrose Park, Ridgewood, NY uncollapsed November 29, 1908 3:00 PM Arcadia Thistle 2–3 November 30, 1908 Association Football https://www.newspapers.com/article/brooklyn-eagle-1909-american-cup-11/157195685/ Brooklyn Daily Eagle October 15, 2024 p.8 col.3 Newspapers.com Cameron Scullion Wilson Hastings Isaacs Bissett 85 Visitation Park, Brooklyn, NY A. H. Dale uncollapsed November 29, 1908 3:00 PM True Blues 2–1 November 30, 1908 Rangers Defeated https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-12/157195904/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 15, 2024 p.3 col.6 Newspapers.com Rangers Morel 10Gilmore 40 Ward 7 Willard Park, Paterson, NJ J. Nesbitt (Brooklyn) uncollapsed November 29, 1908 3:00 PM Clark A.A. 5–2 November 30, 1908 Clark A.A. Is Still In The Cup Tie Race https://newark.historyarchives.online/viewer?k=clark%20aa%20is%20still%20in%20the%20cup%20tie%20race&t=46950&i=t&by=1908&bdd=1900&d=11301908-11301908&m=between&ord=k1&fn=newark_evening_news_usa_new_jersey_newark_19081130_english_17&df=1&dt=1&cid=3348 Newark Evening News October 15, 2024 p.17 col.2 Hollywood Inn Charley Fisher , , Beebe Forfer Cooper Duffes Clark Grounds, East Newark, NJ J. Neal (Paterson) uncollapsed replays December 6, 1908 Clan McDonald 3–2 December 7, 1908 Elite F.C. Nosed Out By The Mac Donalds https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-union-1909-american-cup-13/157196333/ Daily Standard Union Brooklyn, New York October 15, 2024 p.8 col.3 Newspapers.com Elite Scott , penMcCulloch Hewitt McCafferty Marquette Oval, Brooklyn, NY 500 Singleton (Newark) uncollapsed December 13, 1908 3:00 PM Jersey AC w/o December 14, 1908 Jersey City Soccer Team Claims Victory https://newark.historyarchives.online/viewer?k=jersey%20city%20soccer%20team%20claims%20victory&t=46950&i=t&by=1908&bdd=1900&d=12011908-12311908&m=between&ord=k1&fn=newark_evening_news_usa_new_jersey_newark_19081214_english_19&df=1&dt=5&cid=3348 Newark Evening News October 15, 2024 p.19 col.2 British Americans Danforth Avenue Grounds, Greenville, NJ uncollapsed Third round The draw for the third round of the American Cup took place at the Continental Hotel in Newark, NJ on December 3, 1908. December 4, 1908 Football Chit Chat https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-14/157238361/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.3 col.5 Newspaers.com The True Blue/H & B match was protested on account of ineligible players and ordered replayed. December 27, 1908 Clark A.A. 1–0 December 28, 1908 Clark Eleven Sees Soccer Title Ahead https://newark.historyarchives.online/viewer?k=clark%20eleven%20sees%20soccer%20title%20ahead&t=46950&i=t&by=1908&bdd=1900&d=12281908-12311908&m=between&ord=k1&fn=newark_evening_news_usa_new_jersey_newark_19081228_english_17&df=1&dt=1&cid=3348 Newark Evening News October 15, 2024 p.17 col.1 Clan MacDonald Robert Martin 74 Clark. grounds, East Newark, NJ John Nisbet (New York) uncollapsed December 27, 1908 3:00 PM True Blue 0–1 December 28, 1908 Howard & Bulloughs Beat True Blues https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-15/157238523/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.3 col.4–5 Newspapers.com Howard & Bullough Eddie Pemberton 20 Willard Park, Paterson, NJ 2000 Kearn (New York) uncollapsed December 27, 1908 3:00 PM Rovers 6–1 December 28, 1908 Rovers Score Easy Victory https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-herald-1909-american-cup-1/157238620/ The Daily Herald Fall River, Massachusetts October 16, 2024 p.2 col.2 Newspapers.com Newark Mickey Cannane 35, , George Gauthier , Tommy Swords Bucken 87 Athletic ground, Fall River, MA 1500 J. Montgomery (Newark) uncollapsed January 1, 1909 Cameron 1–1 January 2, 1909 Soccer Game A Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-1909-american-cup-1/157238771/ The New York Times October 16, 2024 p.7 col.5 Newspapers.com Jersey A.C. Bissett C. Zehnbauer Williamsbridge, NY A. Kearns uncollapsed replays January 10, 1909 Jersey A.C. 1–1 January 11, 1909 Camerons Played Jerseys Another Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jersey-journal-1909-american-cup-1/157238915/ The Jersey Journal Jersey City, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.9 col.3–4 Newspapers.com Cameron J. Zehnbauer 10 J. Isaacs 60 pen Greenville, NJ Hearns (Bloomfield) uncollapsed February 21, 1909 3:00 PM True Blue 2–0 February 22, 1909 True Blue Won Fast Game From The Down Easters https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-19/157239010/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.3 col.4–5 Newspapers.com Howard & Bullough Andy Chambers Spinnler Willard Park, Paterson, NJ 1500 Cairns (Bloomfield) uncollapsed February 28, 1909 Jersey A.C. 2–0 March 1, 1909 Football At Willard Park https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-21/157239108/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.3 col.6 Newspapers.com Cameron W. Kittles ETJoe Zehnbauer ET Willard Park, Paterson, NJ J. Nesbit (New York) uncollapsed Semifinals March 20, 1909 3:00PM Clark A.A. 2–0 "Clarks Qualify For Final Round". (March 21, 1909). The Sunday Call, p.10 col.6 Rovers Martin 2HCharley Fisher 2H Clark Athletic grounds, East Newark 3000 Alan Montgomery (Kearny) uncollapsed 1 March 28, 1909 3:00PM True Blue 4–3 March 29, 1909 True Blues Beat Their Rivals In A Spirited Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-1909-american-cup-22/157239282/ The Morning Call Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.3 col.4–5 Newspapers.com Jersey A.C. Steve Fletcher 1H 2HAndy Chambers 1H 2H Joe Zehnbauer , Charlie Zehnbauer Willard Park, Paterson, NJ J. Kearns uncollapsed Final April 18, 1909 Paterson True Blues (NJ) Dunnachie 80 pen 6' Charley Fisher 6 pen 1–1 April 19, 1909 Blues Playing a Revelation https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-1909-american-cup-23/157239873/ The News Paterson, New Jersey October 16, 2024 p.6 col.6 Newspapers.com East Newark Clark A.A. (NJ) Harrison Oval 4000 James Nesbitt uncollapsed 1 Replay May 2, 1909 Paterson True Blues (NJ) Spindler 18Fletcher Johnny Young 67 2–1 May 3, 1909 American Cup Was Taken To Paterson https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-1909-american-cup-24/157239951/ The Newark Star October 16, 2024 p.7 col.3–5 Newspapers.com East Newark Clark A.A. (NJ) Harrison Oval 10,000 James Nesbitt uncollapsed Paterson True Blues: GK Garside, DF Murray, McClellan, MF MacInstri, Stewart, Chambers, FW Spindler, Fletcher, McWinnie, Gilmour, Donechie.Clark A.A.: GK Hunt, DF Tomar, T.Fisher, MF Lone, Porter, Foster, FW C.Fisher, Maitland, Martin, Young, Neilson. American Cup Bracket Home teams listed on top of bracket yes yes 1 First Round Second Round Third Round Semifinals Finals New Jersey Trenton Caldonians 3 New York Cameron 4 New Jersey Scottish American 1–0 New Jersey Clark A.A. 1–2 New York New York Caldonians 3Caledonians protest and game was ordered replayed–0 New York Hollywood Inn 4–2 Massachusetts Fall River Rovers 1 New Jersey West Hudson A.A. 0 New Jersey Paterson True Blues 2 New Jersey Paterson Rangers 1 New York Brooklyn FC 1 New Jersey Howard and Bullough 2 New Jersey Jersey A.C. 3–w/o Pennsylvania British American 0British American protested due to game being called 10 minutes early New York Arcadia Thistle 2 New York Cameron 3 New Jersey Clark A.A. 5 New York Hollywood Inn 2 New Jersey Elite 1–2 New York Clan McDonald 1–3 Pennsylvania Thistles 1 Massachusetts Fall River Rovers 0 New York Critchley 0 New Jersey Newark 1 New Jersey Paterson True Blues 0True Blues protested due to Howard & Bullough playing with ineligible players–2 Rhode Island Howard & Bullough 1–0 New Jersey Jersey A.C. 1–1-2 New York Brooklyn Camerons 1–1-0 New Jersey Clark A.A. 1 New York Clan MacDonald 0 Massachusetts Fall River Rovers 6 New Jersey Newark F.C. 1 New Jersey Paterson True Blues 4 New Jersey Jersey A.C. 3 New Jersey Clark A.A. 2 Massachusetts Fall River Rovers 0 New Jersey Paterson True Blues 1-2 New Jersey Clark A.A. 1-1 See also 1908–09 NAFBL 1908–09 SLSL References 1908–09 Cup Category:1908–09 in domestic association football cups