1951 National Challenge Cup Explained

National Challenge Cup
Year:1951
Country: United States
Dates:March 11-
June 17, 1951
Defending Champions:St. Louis Simpkins–Ford
Winners:New York German–Hungarian S.C.
Count:1
Second:Heidelberg S.C.
Semifinal1:Sparta
Semifinal2:Philadelphia Nationals
Prev Season:1950
Next Season:1952

The 1951 National Challenge Cup was the 38th edition of the USSFA's annual open soccer championship. The German Hungarian S.C. from Eastern New York defeated the Pittsburgh Heidelberg in a two-leg final to win.[1] The Heidelberg manager later filed a protest with the United States Soccer Football Association, specifically regarding the "inefficient and partial" officials.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Local Booters Snare National Challenge Cup. Bill. Graham. Brooklyn Eagle. June 18, 1951. June 9, 2024. 14. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Heidelberg Protests. Andrew. Dugo. Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. June 20, 1951. June 9, 2024. 22. Newspapers.com.