1950 Canadian National Challenge Cup

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1950 Dominion of Canada Football Championship
Tournament details
CountryCanada
Defending championsNorth Shore United FC
Final positions
ChampionsVancouver City FC (1st title)
Runners-upWinnipeg AN&AF Scottish FC
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The 1950 Dominion of Canada Football Championship was the 29th staging of Canada Soccer's domestic football club competition. Vancouver City FC won the Challenge Trophy after they beat Winnipeg AN&AF Scottish FC after two matches at Callister Park in Vancouver from 12-14 August 1950.

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After winning the British Columbia section, Vancouver City FC beat Calgary Callies FC in the Western Final on the road to the Canadian Final.

Alberta

The Calgary Football Association reported the draw for the Dominion play downs. [1]

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

RoundHome teamScoreAway teamDate
SKRegina Nationals2-1Saskatoon Nats7 July 1950 [11]
SKSaskatoon Nats0-2Regional Nationals22 July 1950
Quarter FinalRegina Nationals1-5Winnipeg Scottish29 July 1950
Quarter FinalRegina Nationals0-5Winnipeg Scottish31 July 1950
Semi finalWinnipeg Scottish6-1Montreal Hakoahs7 Aug 1950
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10 June 1950 (1950-06-10)Quebec Semi-Final West End 2-1 Blue Bonnets Charlevoix, Quebec
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13 June 1950 (1950-06-13)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 (1950-08-05)Semi-final Winnipeg Scottish 6-1 Montreal Hakoahs Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Referee: Andy Bruce
7 August 1950 (1950-08-07)Semi-final Winnipeg Scottish 0-0 Montreal Hakoahs Winnipeg, Manitoba
Report Attendance: 1,600
8 August 1950 (1950-08-08)Semi final Winnipeg Scottish 6-1 Montreal Hakoahs Winnipeg, Manitoba
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National final

4-1 Vancouver, British Columbia
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15 August 1950 (1950-08-15)Final Vancouver City 4-0 Winnipeg Scottish Vancouver, British Columbia
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Attendance: 350
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References

  1. ↑ "Soccer Playoffs Start Saturday". The Calgary Herald. 9 June 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "Callies Soccer Team Wins Berth in Alberta Playoff". The Calgary Herald. 15 Jun 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Callies Vanquish Lethbridge Miners". The Calgary Herald. 19 June 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Northern Soccer Final At Stadium Wednesday". Edmonton Journal. 27 Jun 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  5. ↑ "Legion Moves Into Soccer Series Against Calgary". Edmonton Journal. 29 June 1950. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "Callies Outclass Edmonton Squad". The Calgary Herald. 3 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  7. ↑ "Stan Rose Gets Three Goals As Falcons Upset Stelco 3-1". The Montreal Gazette. 12 June 1950. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
  8. ↑ Leah, Vince (28 July 1950). "That's Winnipeg Scottish!". The Leader-Post. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  9. ↑ Dryden (1 August 1950). "Winnipeg powerhouse sweeps soccer series". The Leader-Post. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  10. ↑ "Winnipeg Scots Top Port Arthur". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. 25 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  11. ↑ "Nats seeking soccer title". The Leader-Post. 21 July 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  12. ↑ "Vancouver City Moves into Dominion Soccer Finals". Edmonton Journal. 8 August 1950. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
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