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1947 National Challenge Cup

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1947 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Dates4 May – 7 Sep 1947
Defending championsViking A.A.
Final positions
ChampionsPonta Delgada S.C. (1st title)
Runner-upChicago Sparta
Semifinalists
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The 1947 National Challenge Cup was the 33rd edition of the United States Soccer Football Association's annual open cup. Today, the tournament is known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Teams from the American Soccer League II competed in the tournament, based on qualification methods in their base region. Ponta Delgada S.C. won the tournament for their first time ever, by defeating Chicago Sparta.

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