Clapham Common v Kingston

Alexander Cup Final, London, April 1936

Sources: Evening News (London), 16 Apr 1936; S.C.C.A. Year Book 1936–37.

Clapham Common defeated Kingston by 5½–4½ in the Alexander Cup final. In the knock-out draw, Kingston and Thames Valley advanced directly to the final stage after Brixton retired from the competition.

Alexander Cup — 1935–36

First Round

Streatham4½

Battersea6½

Clapham Common7½

Battersea II2½

Semi-finals

Clapham Common5½

Battersea4½

Kingston & Thames Valleybye

Brixton retired; Kingston & Thames Valley progressed.

Final

Clapham Common5½

Kingston & Thames Valley4½

Board	Clapham Common	Score	Kingston & Thames Valley	Score
1	F. A. Gomm	0	R. P. Michell	1
2	J. Hunter	½	R. N. Coles	½
3	R. W. Pithers	1	E. Smith	0
4	S. Fischer	½	E. Gardiner	½
5	F. R. Belson	0	Mrs. Michell	1
6	D. E. A. Riley	1	J. M. Ellam	0
7	J. H. van Meurs	0	Dr. Klein	1
8	R. Maule	1	G. A. Newman	0
9	J. J. Brennand	1	J. P. Hutchings	0
10	E. Vernon	½	W. G. Eggleton	½
Clapham Common total		5½	Kingston & Thames Valley total	4½

Notes: Kingston and Thames Valley advanced following Brixton’s withdrawal. Player initials follow the contemporary report; minor spelling/initial variations may be standardised later.