1938 Dominion of Canada Football Championship

National Championships

North Shore United FC

1938 Dominion of Canada Football Championship

North Shore United FC won the 1938 Dominion of Canada Football Championship after 11 matches, with the best-of-three final lasting five matches before the champions were crowned. The team from North Vancouver eliminated Calgary Callies and Winnipeg United Weston FC before beating Timmins Dome Mines in the Dominion final.

Jimmy Spencer and Mike McManus were the two consistent scorers throughout the playdowns, combining for 27 of North Shore’s record 43 goals. Spencer missed the final match through injury, but teammate Swede Larson scored twice and Trevor Harvey scored from the penalty spot in a 6:2 win over Timmins.

1938 Qualified Clubs

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Timmins Dome FC

Timmins Dome FC

Fort William Army, Navy and Air Force

Fort William Army, Navy and Air Force

Toronto Ulster United FC

Toronto Ulster United FC

Montréal Carsteel FC

Montréal Carsteel FC

North Shore United FC

North Shore United FC

United Weston FC

United Weston FC

Calgary Callies FC

Calgary Callies FC

Final Positions

  • Winners - Challenge Trophy
    North Shore United FC
  • Runners up
    Timmins Dome FC
  • Semifinals
    United Weston FC
  • Semifinals
    Toronto Ulster United FC
  • Quarterfinals
    Calgary Callies FC
  • Quarterfinals
    Fort William Westfort Wanderers (later known as AN&AF)
  • Quarterfinals
    Montréal Carsteel FC

Match Schedule & Results

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Match Summary

North Shore United FC 6

Timmins Dome FC 2

17 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

North Shore United FC 2

Timmins Dome FC 2

15 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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North Shore United FC 1

Timmins Dome FC 0

13 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

North Shore United FC 1

Timmins Dome FC 3

12 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

North Shore United FC 1

Timmins Dome FC 1

10 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

United Weston FC 1

North Shore United FC 4

08 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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United Weston FC 1

North Shore United FC 5

06 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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United Weston FC 1

North Shore United FC 1

04 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

United Weston FC 3

North Shore United FC 2

02 Aug 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Timmins Dome FC 4

Toronto Ulster United FC 2

25 Jul 1938

Full Time

Dome Grounds, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Timmins Dome FC 2

Toronto Ulster United FC 1

23 Jul 1938

Full Time

Dome Grounds, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Toronto Ulster United FC 5

Montréal Carsteel FC 1

18 Jul 1938

Full Time

Ulster Stadium, Montréal, Québec

Match Summary

North Shore United FC 11

Calgary Callies FC 1

18 Jul 1938

Full Time

Athletic Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Toronto Ulster United FC 4

Montréal Carsteel FC 0

16 Jul 1938

Full Time

Ulster Stadium, Montréal, Québec

Match Summary

United Weston FC 7

Fort William Army, Navy and Air Force 0

16 Jul 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

North Shore United FC 9

Calgary Callies FC 2

16 Jul 1938

Full Time

Athletic Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Match Summary

United Weston FC 7

Fort William Army, Navy and Air Force 0

15 Jul 1938

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba