1937–38 Challenge Cup
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The 1937–38 Challenge Cup was the 38th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the
Challenge Cup The Challenge Cup is a knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, with the exception of 1915–1919 and 1939–1940, due to World War I and World War II respectively. It involves am ...
. The final was contested by Salford and
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at Wembley in front of a crowd of 51,243. Salford won the match 7–4. The trophy was presented by Australian Test
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.Platt 1991, p. 60.


First round


Second round


Quarterfinals


Semifinals


Final


Notes


References

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External links

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Challenge Cup official website


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Challenge Cup The Challenge Cup is a knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, with the exception of 1915–1919 and 1939–1940, due to World War I and World War II respectively. It involves am ...