History of Santos FC (1912–1935)
[2] In the 1870s, like many other British workers, a Scottish expatriate named John Miller, worked on the railway construction project in São Paulo with other European immigrants.
Several sportsmen of this city are committed to organize a powerful football club, having already bought a vast and splendid land owned by Mr. J.D.
This committee, carrying out this arduously-required task, is relying on our great commerce for the acquisition of associates, having already achieved to enlist more than 200 people.
[7] Although water sports such as rowing were the most practiced activity by the city's youth, the introduction of football by Porchat de Assis quickly became the top event in Santos.
[9] However, Atlético Internacional dissolved in 1910 due to growing debts and extremely poor results which included not scoring a single goal during the 1908 season.
A meeting to create a football team was advertised to take place at the headquarters of the Concordia Club (located in Rosario Street No.
The first game took place on June 23, 1912, against a local opponent named Thereza Team which Santos won 2–1, with goals scored by Anacleto Ferramenta and Geraule Ribeiro.
Santos formation then was Fauvel, Simon, Ari, Bandeira, Ambrósio, Oscar, Bulle, Geraule, Esteves, Fontes and Anacleto.
In 1913, the Campeonato Santista de Futebol took place for the first time, and the teams taking part of it were Santos, América, Escolástica Rosa and Atlético.
Between the 1917 and 1926 seasons, Santos was recognized as a solid and talented team, but one that could not offer a true challenge for the state title, finishing no higher than fourth place.
The team, known as O ataque dos 100 gols (English: The 100-goal attackers), was led by the first major club idol, Araken Patusca, son of the first president of Santos.
The milestone of 100 goals was a result of work characteristics emblazoned in the official anthem of the club: Técnica e Disciplina (English: Technique and Discipline).
[7] Santos failed to defend the state title the following season, but the club remained undefeated in international matches during the 1930s, with seven wins and one draw.
