1887 American Cup
| Country | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 9 | ||
| Champions | Clark O.N.T. | ||
| Runners-up | Kearny Rangers | ||
| Matches played | 8 | ||
| Goals scored | 36 (4.5 per match) | ||
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The 1887 American Cup was the third edition of the soccer tournament organized by the American Football Association. For the third time since its inception the Clark ONT's were the champions.
Participants
The tournament had now increased to nine teams with Newark boasting four entries including the newcomers Tiffany Rovers.
- Trenton- Trenton F.B.C.
- New York- West Side, Pilgrims, and New York F.B.C.
- Paterson- Paterson F.B.C.
- Newark- Clark O.N.T., Alma, Tiffany Rovers, and Kearny Rangers.
First round
October 23, 1886 3:30PM |
| Kearney Rangers | 4–0 | Tiffany Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| 15' Gloak 22' Williams 57' C.Gray Walter Taylor |
ONT grounds, East Newark Referee: J.Joules |
Rangers: GK J.Clynch, DF J.McKell, J.Chapman, MF W.Allsop, J.Hearn, D.Morris, FW William Taylor, J.Williams, G.Sergeant, D.Gloak, Walter Taylor(c). Rovers: GK G.Gray, DF T.Crann, J.Shelby, MF J.McCullough, F.Hatfield, D.O'Mara, FW C.Gray, A.Ringley, W.Houston, W.Hinchley, J.Norton.
October 30, 1886 |
| Clark O.N.T. | 4–2 | Alma |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Swithenby McGurck(Hood) 85' Jack Swithenby 87' J.Hood |
Lucas(Lennox) Gray |
Frelinghuyson grounds, Newark, New Jersey Referee: A.Turner |
ONT: P.Hughes, H.Holden, A.Pallister, J.Dockray, Joe Swithenby(c), J.Howarth, J.Hood, Jack Swithenby, J.McGurck, J.Swarbrick, J.Connolly. Almas: F.Farrar, C.Moore, G.Wright, E.Morton, R.Patterson, F.Britchtord, J.Lucas, G.Curtin(c), E.P.Garren, J.Grey, T.Faulkeley.
October 30, 1886 |
| New York | 5–0 | West Side |
|---|---|---|
Oak Point, New York |
Paterson: GK Dowey, DF B.Henshall(c), J.Hall, MF G.Henshall, E.Gaskell, J.Henshall, FW W.Wyatt, W.Turner, J.W.Warburton, S.Wardle, R.McWilliams. Trenton: GK W.Bradshaw, DF R.Rhodes, Holowan, MF T.McNicol, T.Baddeley, J.James, FW J.Bradshaw, E.Naylor, E.Ward, A.Deearden, D.Baggeley.
replay
Trenton: GK H.Everingham, DF Hullman, Rhodes, MF McNicol, James, Baddeley, FW Openshaw, Ward, Naylor, Baggeley, Deardon.
Second round
ONT draws a bye.
December 18, 1886 |
| Pilgrims | – | Kearny Rangers |
|---|---|---|
December 25, 1886 2:30PM |
| Trenton | 3–1 | New York |
|---|---|---|
East State St grounds, Trenton, New Jersey Attendance: 700 Referee: R.L.Craig (AFA Pres.) |
Trenton: GK Hart Everingham, DF Hullman, Rhodes, MF McNicol(c), James, Baddeley, FW Ward, Openshaw, Naylor, Baggeley, Deardon.
Semifinal round
Kearny Rangers draw a bye.
February 19, 1887 3:15PM |
| ONT | 5–0 | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| 44' Swarbrick Brooks McGurck Donnelly Howarth |
ONT grounds Newark, New Jersey Referee: J.Grant |
ONT: P.Hughes, H.Holden, A.Patterson, J.Swithemby, L.Dockray, J.Howarth, J.McGurck, J.Brooks, R.Donnelly, J.Swarbrick, J.Swithemby. Trenton: H.Evenham, G.Holman, R.Rhodes, A.MacNicol, J.James, T.Bradley, E.Openshaw, D.Bagley, A.Reardon, E.Naylor, J.Mart.
Final round
April 9, 1887 3:40PM |
| Clark O.N.T. | 3–2 | Kearny Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| 40' Jack Swithenby(Swarbrick) 55' Swarbrick(Swithenby) Swarbrick(Swithenby) |
45' Gluck(Lennox) Sargent(Young) |
Frelinghuysen grounds Attendance: 600 Referee: T.Narg |
Sources
- Outing
- National Police Gazette
- New York Herald
- New York Times
- Spirit of the Times
- Trenton Times
- Morning Register
- Daily Advertiser
- Evening News
- Sunday Call