1923–24 National Challenge Cup
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The 1923–24 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.
Overview
The Fall River Marksmen 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
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March 30, 1924
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| Vesper Buick (MO) | 2–4 | Fall River Marksmen (MA) |
|---|---|---|
Tim Harris  36' PKJoe McCarthy 52' |
(Report) | 6' 51' Fred Morley Johnny Reid Harold Brittan |
