The Globe -- Bethlehem
Monday, March 11, 1917
BIG STEEL CO. ELEVENS TO PLAY AT BETHLEHEM
Ex-Cup-Holders Will Oppose Joliet, Western Champions, In Semi-Final.
At a meeting of the National Challenge cup committee of the United States Football Association held at New York City Saturday night, the principal business was the draw for the semi-final round of the cup competition which must be played off on March 31. The Bethlehem Steel Company, one of the semi-finalists, offered a guarantee of $750 to cover the cost of the western semi-final to be played off here, which was accepted. Joliet will oppose the ex-cup holder.
The pairing for the semi-final round resulted as follows:
Bethlehem Steel Company vs. Joliet Steel Company at Bethlehem>
West Hudsons or Paterson vs. Fall River Rovers, Pan Americans or Lynn Hibernians. Ground to be decided upon.
Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club