1950 Canadian National Challenge Cup
| Canadian National Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Canada |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Vancouver City |
| Runner-up | Winnipeg Scottish |
The 1950 Canadian National Challenge Cup was won by Vancouver City.
Alberta
The Calgary Football Association reported the draw for the Dominion play downs.[1]
- 10 June – Calgary Callies v. RCAF Flyers
- 14 June – Calgary Callies 2-1 Hillhurst [2]
- 17 June – Calgary Callies 5-0 Lethbridge Miners [3]
- Oliver St. Pats 4-2 Edmonton RCAF
- North Side Legion 3-2 Anavets
- North Side Legion 10-2 Oliver St. Pats [4][5]
- home and home series with Edmonton must be completed by 15 July. First game 1 July.
- 1 July Calgary Callies 5-0 Edmonton North Side Legion [6]
Ontario – Quebec Play-off
Montreal Hakoahs def. Toronto Mahers
Quebec
West End 2-1 Blue Bonnets (semi final at Charlevoix, 11 June 1950)[7]
North End Hakoah v. Scottish (semi-final at Charlevoix, 13 June 1950)
Manitoba – Saskatchewan Play-off
This series was played by the Regina Nationals and Winnipeg Scottish.[8]
Saturday 29 July 5-1 at Taylor Field.
Monday 31 July 5-0 [9]
Manitoba – Western Ontario Play-off
This best of 3 series leads to the National Championship and was hosted by Winnipeg. Winner moves on to play the Regina Nationals to begin Saturday 29 July 1950.[10]
Winnipeg Scottish v. Port Arthur Brent Park Monday 24 July 1950 – 5-2 Winnipeg Tuesday 25 July – Wednesday 26 July – if necessary
Match List
| Round | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK | Regina Nationals | 2-1 | Saskatoon Nats | 7 July 1950[11] |
| SK | Saskatoon Nats | 0-2 | Regional Nationals | 22 July 1950 |
| Quarter Final | Regina Nationals | 1-5 | Winnipeg Scottish | 29 July 1950 |
| Quarter Final | Regina Nationals | 0-5 | Winnipeg Scottish | 31 July 1950 |
| Semi final | Winnipeg Scottish | 6-1 | Montreal Hakoahs | 7 Aug 1950 |
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| 10 June 1950 Quebec Semi-Final | West End | 2-1 | Blue Bonnets | Charlevoix, Quebec |
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news | Gawn Croll |
| 13 June 1950 Quebec Semi-Final | North End Hakoah | v | Scottish |
Western Final
The Western Final was contested by Vancouver City and Calgary Callies in Calgary's Mewata Stadium. The best of 3 series was swept 4-1 and 2-0.[12]
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Eastern Final
The Eastern Final, or Dominion semi-final, was contested by Winnipeg Scottish and Montreal Hakoahs in Winnipeg.
| 5 August 1950 Semi-final | Winnipeg Scottish | 6-1 | Montreal Hakoahs | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Midge Pennington Don MacAngus Ian Jack |
Report | Pete Goldner 10' |
Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Andy Bruce |
| 7 August 1950 Semi-final | Winnipeg Scottish | 0-0 | Montreal Hakoahs | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Report | Attendance: 1,600 |
| 8 August 1950 Semi final | Winnipeg Scottish | 6-1 | Montreal Hakoahs | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SSxkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xnsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=7302%2C1203559 news |
National Final
| 15 August 1950 Final | Vancouver City | 4-0 | Winnipeg Scottish | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Wallace Milligan Ivan Carr Gogie Stewart |
News | Stadium: Callister Park Attendance: 350 |
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References
- ^ "Soccer Playoffs Start Saturday". The Calgary Herald. 9 June 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Callies Soccer Team Wins Berth in Alberta Playoff". The Calgary Herald. 15 Jun 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Callies Vanquish Lethbridge Miners". The Calgary Herald. 19 June 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Northern Soccer Final At Stadium Wednesday". Edmonton Journal. 27 Jun 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Legion Moves Into Soccer Series Against Calgary". Edmonton Journal. 29 June 1950. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Callies Outclass Edmonton Squad". The Calgary Herald. 3 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Stan Rose Gets Three Goals As Falcons Upset Stelco 3-1". The Montreal Gazette. 12 June 1950. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ Leah, Vince (28 July 1950). "That's Winnipeg Scottish!". The Leader-Post. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ Dryden (1 August 1950). "Winnipeg powerhouse sweeps soccer series". The Leader-Post. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Winnipeg Scots Top Port Arthur". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. 25 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Nats seeking soccer title". The Leader-Post. 21 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Vancouver City Moves into Dominion Soccer Finals". Edmonton Journal. 8 August 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.