Fall River Marksmen Historian

Fall River Marksmen F.C. Historian. SASH Member. Email: [email protected]
I have moved to Facebook: Fall River Marksmen History.

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

Today is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Marksmen. Sam Mark was granted control of the Fall River franchise and worked tirelessly to piece together the best club and created a marvel stadium for its time. Please read my review of the club's fantastic history here🔽

[S.A.S.H. @USSoccerHistory]

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Fall River Marksmen's founding on July 22, 1922, @MarksmenHistory reviews the history of the club, arguably the preeminent US soccer team of the 1920s. https://t.co/AP9Wp2SqNE

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My email will remain the same and that will remain another way of contacting me for any information on the Marksmen or Fall River related soccer history. Thank you everyone for all your support and I hope you all follow me on Facebook.

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

I have decided to move away from Twitter and go to Facebook to continue my work. the Facebook page is called Fall River Marksman history and you can follow me there. I will leave this page active in case anybody stumbles upon it and can see what I've done so far....

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This is definitely a title for the Fall River Marksmen! No matter what @DrDKilpatrick says!

[Forgotten Football Clubs @_forgottenfooty]

🇺🇸 New York Yankees was a soccer club that lasted just one year. They won a trophy. However, they were unable to claim it under the name of New York Yankees.

Formed in 1931, when the owner of Fall River FC, Sam Mark, decided to relocate the club to New York to try and capitalise on marketing, the club merged with the New York Soccer Club. The new club was to be named New York Yankees.

The club entered the 1931 edition of the American Soccer League, finishing 3rd, but failing to qualify for the play-offs. However, they did manage to reach the National Challenge Cup Final.

But due to the club not naming itself in time before the National Challenge Cup started, they entered it as Falls River FC.

They reached the final of the Eastern Division, beating New York Galicia, 6-2.

They went onto the National Final, beating Newark Americans and impressive, 6-1, to lift the trophy.

But that was it from the New York Yankees. Sam Mark moved the club once again, as his plan to make money in New York failed. He relocated the club to Massachusetts and renamed them New Bedford Whalers.

As New York Yankees, the club did play two high-profile friendlies versus Scottish club, Celtic. They won the first game on May 30th, 1931, 4-3, at Fenway Park, whilst Celtic won the second on June 28th, 1931, at the Yankee Stadium, 4-1.

Has there ever been a name cross over like this anywhere else in the world? Perhaps a cricket club named Liverpool or a rugby side named Man United?

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

@DrDKilpatrick @NYCosmosSC @_forgottenfooty @cosmossoccerfan @NYSoccerNow @thesefootytimes @usasoccerguy @DavidFBrand @DanFromPasco @ProtagonistUSA @RedgmanNyc @seanie_bhoy It's definitely a Fall River title. Registered for the tournament as Fall River and they wore the Fall River jerseys in the final! In my opinion, those three legs of the 1931 final are the last three games the ASL Marksmen ever played.

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

Bill McPherson and Sam Mark are long overdue for the veterans and builder category respectfully. I hope to see both in some day. I'd be there in a heartbeat to represent Fall River and pay respect to genuine greats of their time, hopefully one day soon!

[National Soccer HOF @soccerhof]

The National Soccer Hall of Fame has announced the eligible candidates in the Player, Veteran, and Builder categories for the Class of 2025.

Read more: https://t.co/C9w1pIJ5Fq

[Fall River Marksmen FC @FRMarksmen]

The Ultimate 🇺🇸 Duo

#FRMFC

[Fall River Marksmen FC @FRMarksmen]

Much love & respect to all on this day of freedom and unity

[S.A.S.H. @USSoccerHistory]

Video of @TomMcCabe5's SASH Session "Tom 'Bullets' Cahill: A Reappraisal of a Founding Father of American Soccer" is now available on the SASH YouTube channel: https://t.co/mzl8IxmLIy

[Steven Torres @Steve1T]

#OnThisDay in 1931 – Billy Gonsalves’ hat-trick (3 goals) & Bert Patenaude add 1 for #AmericanSoccerLeague’s #NYYankees (@F@FRMarksmen merger #NewYorkSC) in 4:3 win over @CelticFC in a friendly at Boston’s Fenway Park. Alec Thomson, James McGrory & Peter Scarff tallied for #CelticFC.

[S.A.S.H. @USSoccerHistory]

This week is the 100th anniversary of the @USMNT first match in the Olympics. The game was only their third official match and their first official non-friendly.

On 25 May 1924, the U.S. beat Estonia 1-0 before 8,110 at Stade Pershing during the 1924 Paris Olympic games.

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[Forgotten Football Clubs @_forgottenfooty]

🎙️ "The real defining team of the era was Fall River.

They're actually the most successful team in the American Soccer League's history - they won eleven titles in their nine years of existence, including seven American Soccer League titles, and the four Open Cups we mentioned."

Hear more about Fall River FC in Episode 48 - The US Open Cup, out now on Spotify, Apple and wherever else you get your podcasts.

Listen here ⬇️

https://t.co/DKMvWvPonz

[Steven Torres @Steve1T]

#OnThisDay in 1924 – Fred Morley, Bill McPherson & own goal were tallies for hosts @FRMarksmen as it won the American Soccer League Regular Season Championship (its 1st) w/3 games remaining after defeating #NewYorkFC 3:1 before 5,000 fans at Mark's Stadium in North Tiverton, R.I.

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

Articles and photos courtesy of the Fall River Herald.

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1/3- 97 years ago today, the Fall River Marksmen lifted the Dewar Trophy as US Open Cup Champions. It was the second time winning the competition after demolishing Holley Carburetor, of Detroit, 7-0. The match was held in Detroit, MI at University Stadium with 10,000 fans.

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3/3- The mayor of Fall River, Harry Monks, was present at the match. The mayor of Detroit and the Governor of MI were not present at match. Meanwhile, back in Fall River, large crowds huddled near the Fall River Herald building to get telegram updates of the match.

[Fall River Marksmen Historian @MarksmenHistory]

3/3- The Fall River Marksmen would then face off against Holley Carburetor of Detroit for the US Open Cup Final on May 1, 1927. The match would be played in Detroit.

Articles and photos courtesy of both the Fall River Herald and the Fall River Globe.

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1/3- OTD in 1927, the Fall River Marksmen defeated rivals Bethlehem 2-1 in the Eastern Final of the US Open Cup. The match was played in Providence, RI and had 7, 439 fans present at Kingsley Park. The clubs played in front of many soccer figures of the USFA and local officials.

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2/3- Dougie Campbell and Dave McEachran scored the goals for the Marksmen to secure their victory. Harold Brittan, Fall River legend, had returned to be player manager during the season and had the club performing well. There was confidence the Marksmen could win the cup again.

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Articles and photos courtesy of the Fall River Globe and Fall River Herald.

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1/3- OTD in 1927, the Fall River Marksmen defeated Providence 3-2. 8,250 were present at Mark's Stadium to watch the Eastern Semi-Final of the US Open Cup. The match was heavily contested and bitter between the local rivals. The game ended 2-2 and required 30m of overtime.

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2/3- Both teams missed chances, but Bill McPherson and Dougie Campbell scored for the Marksmen in regulation. Caldwall (FR) and Green (Prov) were sent off for fighting, Green being KO'd and helped off the field. James "Tec" White scored in overtime to secure the victory.