1913–14 American Cup
The 1914 American Cup was the annual challenge cup held by the American Football Association. Forty-one teams entered the tournament. The Bethlehem team debuted in and won the tournament after defeating Tacony in the final.
Preliminary round
The draw for the preliminary and first rounds was held September 13, 1913 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. The 41 teams were divided up into Pennsylvania, New England, New York and New Jersey districts. The drawn match between Wilberforce and Newark was not replayed after it was determined Wilberforce used an ineligible player; the AFA subsequently awarded the game to Newark. Hollywood Inn did not show for their game with Brooklyn Celtic.New Jersey District
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Pennsylvania District
New York District
New England District – No games
First round
The Rover F.C. of Fall River, MA had a bye. New Bedford forfeited their game with Ansonia. Caledonian forfeited their game with Bethlehem. In an unusual circumstance, Brooklyn had to replay their match with Clan MacDonald after already having completed their second round match on account of an ineligible player.New England District
Pennsylvania District
New York District
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New Jersey District
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Second round
The draw for the second round was held November 1, 1913 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. Matches were due to be played on or before November 30. The True Blue/Rover match was ordered replayed because of an ineligible player on the Fall River squad. The Paterson team advanced when the Rovers refused to take part in the replay. Brooklyn had to replay Bridgeport City after having to backtrack to a first round replay because both matches featured the same ineligible player.'''replays'''
Third round
The draw for the third round was held December 6, 1913 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. Matches were due to be played on or before December 28.'''replays'''