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First presented in 1925, the '''Beaulah Cup''' was awarded to the winning team of inter-[[Houses|House]] chess matches. In later years it was awarded to individuals.
First presented in 1925, the '''Beaulah Cup''' was awarded to the winning team of inter-[[Houses|House]] chess matches.


It was named after [[John Beaulah]], who had played a formative role in Boston's chess club, and who served as Mayor and Alderman of the town in the 1920s.
It was named after [[John Beaulah]], who had played a formative role in Boston's chess club, and who served as Mayor and Alderman of the town in the 1920s.
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Revision as of 23:36, 30 August 2026

First presented in 1925, the Beaulah Cup was awarded to the winning team of inter-House chess matches.

It was named after John Beaulah, who had played a formative role in Boston's chess club, and who served as Mayor and Alderman of the town in the 1920s.

An account of the 1925 Speech Day in the Boston Guardian makes the following reference:

"The Chess Club was indebted to Ald. Beaulah (whose absence they deplored), for a valuable cup, which was won by Briggs'."

Year Winner
1925 Briggs'
...
1928 Gannock
...
1937 Laughton
1938 Laughton
1939 Laughton
1940 Laughton
1941 Parry

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