1923–24 National Challenge Cup
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The 1923–24 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the
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now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.


Overview

The Fall River F.C. defeated Vesper Buicks of St. Louis by a score of 4–2. Recent film of the final was discovered showing the 36th minute handball by Alex Kemp of the 'Marksmen' which led to Vesper Buicks' first goal. This is also the first known game in which soccer players wore numbers.


Bracket

''Home teams listed on top of bracket'' (*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded


Final


See also

* 1924 American Cup * 1924 National Amateur Cup


External links


Film of final

Open Cup Finals


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1923-24 National Challenge Cup U.S. Open Cup Nat Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)