1959 National Challenge Cup

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1959 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Dates8 February – 8 June 1959
Defending championsLos Angeles Kickers
Final positions
ChampionsMcIlvaine Canvasbacks (1st title)
Runner-upFall River S.C.
Semifinalists
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The 1959 National Challenge Cup was the 46th edition of the United States Soccer Football Association's annual open soccer championship.

Overview

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The McIlvaine Canvasbacks of San Pedro, California defeated Fall River SC in a contentious final. McIlvaine scored three unanswered goals in the first half, but Fall River came back, tying the score in the 88th minute. A minute later, Al Herman scored the winning goal for the Canvasbacks. Fall River disputed the goal and the team's trainer, Abel Botelho attacked Herman, leading to Botelho's ejection.

Bracket

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East

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March 8 - April 12 April 26 - May 3
      
MA Fall River SC 3-1
NY New York Hakoah 1-1
MA Fall River SC 3-1
PA Ukrainian Nationals 1-1
PA Ukrainian Nationals 2-1
MI St. Andrews 1-1

West

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February 8 - March 1 May 3
      
MO St. Louis Kutis 0-6
IL Chicago Lions 3-0
MO St. Louis Kutis 2
CA McIlvaine Canvasbacks 3
CA McIlvaine Canvasbacks 0-7
CA San Francisco 2-2

Final

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McIlvaine Canvasbacks (CA)4–3Fall River SC (MA)
Fred Cameron
Alex O'Neill
Al Herman 89'
William Silva
Jack Sharples
88' Allison
Rancho La Cienega Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 3,800
Referee: George Woods (USA)
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