Today in US Open Cup history... March 31

[1957] Exactly 28 years after their first appearance in a National Challenge Cup final, New York Hakoah fell to Kutis, of St. Louis, 3-0 in the first leg of the final in St. Louis. William Looby and Hall of Famer Harry Keough scored for Kutis, with the third score from an own goal. Keough is the father of soccer broadcaster Ty Keough.

[1929] New York Hakoah defeated Madison Kennels of St. Louis 2-0, in the first leg of the National Challenge Cup final at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. Josef Eisenhoffer and Siegfried Wortmann scored for Hakoah.