1918–19 American Cup
The 1919 American Cup was the annual challenge cup held by the American Football Association. At the A.F.A.'s annual meeting at the Continental Hotel in Newark, NJ the delegates elected were president Duncan Carswell of Orange, vice–president Donald McMillan of East Newark, recording secretary James Galletly of Kearny, and financial secretary/treasurer Andrew N. Beveridge of Kearny, NJ. Twenty-five teams entered the competition. Bethlehem Steel Works won the trophy for the fourth straight time and fifth overall.
First round
The draw for the first round was held October 5, 1918 at the Continental Hotel in Newark, NJ. The first round games were scheduled to be completed by October 27. Scottish American, Jersey A.C., Bridgeport City, Clan MacDuff, and Merchant Shipbuilding of Bristol drew byes. The New York/Paterson match was protested on account of ending seven minutes early and a replay was ordered.New York, New Jersey, Connecticut District
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New England District
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'''Pennsylvania District'''
Second round
The draw for the second round was held November 9, 1918 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. Matches were due to be played on or before December 15.New York, New Jersey, Connecticut District
New England District
'''Pennsylvania District'''
Third round
The draw for the third round was held December 28, 1918 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. Merchants Shipbuilding A team fielded an ineligible player and was required to replay their match with J. & P. Coats.'''replays'''