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The '''Beaulah Cup''' was awarded to the winning team of inter-[[Houses|House]] chess matches. It was first presented in 1924, and was possibly named after a Mayor of Boston, Alderman [[John Beaulah]].
First presented in 1924, the '''Beaulah Cup''' was awarded to the winning team of inter-[[Houses|House]] chess matches. In later years it was awarded to individuals.


In later years it was awarded to individuals.
It was likely named after [[John Beaulah]], who had played a formative role in Boston's first chess club, and who served as Mayor of Boston in 1921.


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Revision as of 09:55, 6 April 2023

First presented in 1924, the Beaulah Cup was awarded to the winning team of inter-House chess matches. In later years it was awarded to individuals.

It was likely named after John Beaulah, who had played a formative role in Boston's first chess club, and who served as Mayor of Boston in 1921.

Year Winner
1924
...
1937 Laughton
1938 Laughton
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1941 J Bates

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