The 1917

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, organized by the APEA (Associação Paulista de Esportes Atléticos), was the 16th season of

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's top association football league. Paulistano won the title for the 5th time. the top scorer was Ypiranga's

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with 15 goals.

System

The championship was disputed in a double-round robin system, with the team with the most points winning the title.

Championship

References

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