1961 National Challenge Cup

The 1961 National Challenge Cup was the 48th edition of the USSFA's annual open soccer championship. The Philadelphia Ukrainians defeated the Los Angeles Scots to win.

1961 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Country USA
Defending championsPhiladelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Final positions
ChampionsPhiladelphia Ukrainian Nationals (2nd title)
Runner-upLos Angeles Scots
← 1960
1962 →

Final

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Los Angeles Scots (CA)2–2Philadelphia Ukrainians (PA)
Al Zerhusen   44', 86'   7'   Stanly Dlugosz
Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Thomas Callaghan


Philadelphia Ukrainians (PA)5–2Los Angeles Scots (CA)
Herman Niss   7', 18'
Stanly Dlugosz   70'
Herman Niss   73'
John Yakovino  
  55' John McNally
  89' Al Zerhusen
McCarthy Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Thomas Callaghan

References

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  • * "1961 US Open Cup results". 1961 US Open Cup results TheCup.us. January 26, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2021.