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1961 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Country  USA
Defending champions Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Final positions
Champions Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (2nd title)
Runner-upLos Angeles Scots
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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.

Final

Los Angeles Scots ( CA)2–2 Philadelphia 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

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