May 7 (1950)

Joe Simpkins Ford of St. Louis wins its second U.S. Open Cup championship in three years by gaining a 1-1 tie with Ponta Delgada in Fall River, Mass. The title is decided on goal differential over a two-game series. Simpkins won the opener 2-0 in St. Louis on April 22. Ponta Delgada’s only goal comes on a penalty kick by future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Ed Souza after John Galimberti is called for handling the ball in the penalty area midway through the first half. Ponta Delgada pressures Simpkins throughout the game. But future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Frank Borghi, fronted by a stout defense, is up to the task in goal. Future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Bob Annis and backline teammate Harry Desmuke play especially strong games, according to the next day’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Buddy Marshak, a substitute at forward, clinches the title when he slams in a rebound off a shot by future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Gino Pariani with three minutes left.