 The Challenge Trophy | |
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1929 Canadian Challenge Trophy was an interprovincial soccer competition for the Canadian National Challenge Cup. [1]
| The Challenge Trophy | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
1929 Canadian Challenge Trophy was an interprovincial soccer competition for the Canadian National Challenge Cup. [1]
Edmonton C.N.R. defeated Vancouver St. Saviours
Winnipeg United Weston defeated Edmonton C.N.R. in three games.
| 29 July 1929 | Montreal C.N.R. | 4-0 | Winnipeg United Weston | Carruthers Park Winnipeg, MB |
| Bill Finlayson Bill Finlayson Joe Williams Joe Williams | Referee: Bill Street |
| 31 July 1929 | Montreal C.N.R. | 5-0 | Winnipeg United Weston | Carruthers Park Winnipeg, MB |
| Bill Finlayson Bill Finlayson Joe Williams Dave Meldrum Bob Campbell | Referee: Bill Street |
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