The 1920–21 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.
 Dewar Challenge Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  USA |
| Dates | 16 October 1920- 19 April 1921 |
| Defending champions | Ben Millers |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Robins Dry Dock (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Scullin Steel |
| Semifinalists | |
History
editOn September 25, 1920, the National Challenge Cup held a drawing for the first round of the 1921 National Challenge Cup. The drawing paired eighty-five entrants, down from 99 the previous year being due to the fact the entrance fee had been raised from $5 to $10.[1] The cup a single elimination format consisting of six rounds and a single game final. The entrants were dividing into an eastern and a western division which led to a final pitting St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C. from the west and Brooklyn Robins Dry Dock from the east.
First round
editEastern Division
editNorthern Massachusetts District
editByes: Maple Leaf F.C.; Gray & Davis F.C.
| 16 October 1920 | Lynn Gas & Electric F.C. | 7-1 | Trimo F.C. |
| 16 October 1920 | Fore River F.C. | 1-2 | General Electric F.C. |
| 30 October 1920 Replay due to General Electric rules violations | Fore River F.C. | 5-0 | General Electric F.C. |
| 16 October 1920 | Hendee Indians F.C. | 4-1 | Smith & Dove F.C. |
| 16 October 1920 | Abbot Worsted F.C. | 9-0 | Chicopee Rovers |
| 16 October 1920 | Arlington Mills F.C. | 2-1 | Boston City F.C. |
| 16 October 1920 | Farr Alpaca F.C. | 4-2 | United Shoe F.C. | Holyoke, Massachusetts |
Southern New England District
editByes: Young Thornton F.C.; Potter & Johnson F.C.; Colonial F.C.; Greystone F.C.; Fairlawn Rovers
| 16 October 1920 | J. & P. Coats F.C. (SNESL) | 1-1 | Fall River Rovers (SNESL) |
| 16 October 1920 | Ashton & Berkeley F.C. | 3-2 | Clan Cameron F.C. |
| 16 October 1920 | St. Michael's F.C. | 1-1 | Saylesville F.C. |
| 30 October 1920 Replay | St. Michael's F.C. | 1-1 | Saylesville F.C. |
| 7 November 1920 Replay | St. Michael's F.C. | 3-1 | Saylesville F.C. |
| 30 October 1920 Replay | J. & P. Coats F.C. (SNESL) | 1-2 | Fall River Rovers (SNESL) |
Connecticut District
editByes: Stamford F.C.; Ansonia F.C.; Columbia Gramophone Co.
| 17 October 1920 | Hartford S.K.F. | 1-0 | New Departure F.C. |
Southern New York District
editByes: Clan MacDuff F.C.; Brooklyn F.C.; Robins Dry Dock F.C.
| 17 October 1920 | New York F.C. (NAFBL) | 0-1 | Tebo Yacht Basin F.C. |
New Jersey District
editByes: Cedar Cliff F.C.
| 17 October 1920 | Bunker Hill F.C. (NAFBL) | 1-4 | Paterson F.C. (NAFBL) |
| 17 October 1920 | Babcock & Wilcox F.C. (NAFBL) | 2-4 | Sprague F.C. |
| 17 October 1920 | Federal F.C. | 8-2 | Athenia Steel F.C. |
| 17 October 1920 | Erie A.A. Juniors | 0-5 | Erie A.A.F.C. (NAFBL) |
Eastern Pennsylvania District
edit| 16 October 1920 | J. & J. Dobson | 4-3 | Wolfenden-Shore | Philadelphia |
| 16 October 1920 | North End F.C. | 0-6 | Disston A.A. (NAFBL) |
| 16 October 1920 | Hibernian F.C. (AAFA) | 1-6 | Bethlehem Steel F.C. (NAFBL) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Stadium: Cahill Field Attendance: 1500 Referee: John Walders |
Western Division
editMichigan District
editByes: I.F.L. F.C.; One and All F.C.; Walkerville F.C.; Magyar A.A.F.C.; Caledonia F.C.; Roses F.C.; Ulster F.C.
| 17 October 1920 | Solvay F.C. | 1-5 | Pontiac City F.C. |
Ohio District
editByes: Cleveland Greyhounds F.C.; White Motor Co. F.C.; Goodyear F.C.
| 16 October 1920 | Firestone F.C. | 0-4 | Goodrich F.C. |
Northwestern New York District
editByes: Oneida Community Co. F.C.; McNaughton Rangers F.C.; Rochester City Moose F.C.; Rochester Celtic F.C.; Camera Works F.C.; Kodak Park F.C.
Western Pennsylvania District
editBye: Madison F.C.
| 17 October 1920 | Dunlevy F.C. | 2-0 | H.A. Geib Trainworks F.C. |
Missouri District
editByes: Ben Miller F.C.; St. Louis Screw F.C.; Scullin Steel F.C.; Innisfail F.C.
Wisconsin District
editBye: Simco F.C.
Illinois District
editByes: Thistles F.C.; Bricklayers F.C.; Harvey F.C.; Swedish American A.A.; Pullman F.C.; Rangers A.C.; Norwegian American A.A.
Bracket
editHome teams listed on top of bracket
(*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded
Final
edit
References
edit- ^ Booth, Joe (1920-09-27), "Graphs Draw Bye In National Soccer", The Bridgeport Telegram: 18
- ^ Special to The New York Times (April 20, 1921). "BROOKLYN SOCCER TEAM WINS TITLE: Robins Dry Dock Beats Scullin Eleven of St. Louis, 4 to 2, for National Honors. PLAY EVEN IN FIRST HALF Defense of Westerners Weakens in Closing Period-A Bruising Battle on Fall River Field. Brooklyn Team Wins Toss. The Victory Clinched". The New York Times. No. 23, 097. New York, New York. p. 23.