1913 American Amateur Football Association Cup Explained
The 1913 AAFA Cup featured twenty-four teams from New York and New Jersey.[1] The 'Wasps' of Yonkers defeated the 'Black and White Brigade' of Hollywood Inn 3–0 to win the tournament. This was the second and final edition as the AAFA Cup. The association became the USFA[2] and awarded the Dewar Trophy for the 1913 edition of the AAFA cup.[3] The Dewar Trophy was also awarded to the National Challenge Cup winners beginning in the 1913–14 season.[4]
Entries
- Anglo-Saxon F.C.Brooklyn (NYSL D2)
- Brooklyn Celtic F.C.Brooklyn (NYSL D1)
- Cameron F.C.New York (NYSL D1)
- Clan McDonald F.C.Brooklyn (NYSL D1)
- Clan McDuffNew York (NYSL D2)
- Clan McKenzie F.C. (NYSL D1)
- Columbia OvalNew York (NYSL D2)
- Critchley F.C.Brooklyn (NYSL D1)
- Eureka F.C.New York (NYSL D2)
- Fulton F.C.Woodside (MDL D1)
- German A.C.New York (NYSL D2)
- Greenpoint Rovers F.C.Brooklyn (NYSL D2)
- HiberniansJersey City (MDL D1)
- Holy CrossHarrison (Ind.)
- Hollywood Inn F.C.Yonkers (NYSL D1)
- New York Celtic F.C.New York (NYSL D1)
- Newark F.C.Newark (NAFBL)
- St. GeorgeNew York (NYSL D1)
- St. George UnitedNew York (NYSL D2)
- Sheffield F.C.Newark (Ind.)
- ThistleBayonne (MDL D2)
- Washington F.C.Weehawken (NYSL D2)
- White RoseAstoria (MDL D2)
- Yonkers F.C. (NYSL D1)
NYSL- New York State Amateur League
MDL- Metropolitan and District Amateur Foot Ball League
NAFBL- National Association Foot Ball League
First round
The first round was played on October 27, 1912. Anglo-Saxon, Clan MacDuff, Critchley, German, Hollywood Inn, New York Celtic, Washington, and White Rose had first round byes.
replays
Bracket
a) aggregate after 3 games
Final
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| GK | | Raitt | | FB | | R. Dearns | | FB | | Stewart | | HB | | J. Kerr (c) | | HB | | Hill | | HB | | Dennison | | LW | | Billy Waldron | | LW | | McQueen | | C | | W. Kydd | | RW | | Mike King | | RW | | Whitehouse | | Manager: | | | |
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| GK | | McCormack | | FB | | Billy Taylor (c) | | FB | | Martin | | HB | | Ewen | | HB | | Gibb | | HB | | Butler | | LW | | McLeod | | LW | | Campion | | C | | McNeill | | RW | | Lawrie | | RW | | Salmond | | Manager: | | D. Wilkie | | |
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Linesmen:
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Match rules- 90 minutes
- Replay if game ends in a draw
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See also
Notes and References
- News: . October 26, 1912 . Newarks To Play Amateur Champions In A Cup Tie . Newark Evening Star . July 23, 2024 . p.11 col.2–3 . Newspapers.com.
- "Pennsylvania Soccer Body". (October 4, 1911). Sunday Times Advocate, p.11 col.2
- News: . June 22, 1912 . Soccer Players Get Trophy From Briton . Washington Times . July 23, 2024 . p.10 col.7 . Newspapers.com.
- "First Drawing For Soccer Tourney". (September 27, 1913). Newark Evening Star, p.15 col.8
