Richardson Cup 1953-1954
Main Tournament
Glasgow CC begin a run of 3
successive wins of the Richardson Cup, while Bon Accord make their first of 3
appearances in 5 years as losing finalists - their best performance in the
Richardson. Polytechnic finally succumb to relegation. There are various
missing results, details of which would be appreciated.
| Round 1 | Semi Final | Final | |||
| College (P) | 2½ | Dundee | 3 | Bon Accord | 3 |
| Dundee | 4½ | ||||
| Bon Accord | 4½ | Bon Accord | 4 | ||
| Polytechnic | 2½ | ||||
| Civil Service | lost | Glasgow | won | Glasgow | 4 |
| Glasgow | won | ||||
| Bohemians | 3* | Edinburgh (H) | lost | ||
| Edinburgh (H) | 4* | ||||
(P) - Promoted from the previous season's Spens Cup
(H) - Holders
* - In a replay after 3½:3½
The final was played on Saturday 6 March, in Perth. At the close of play the match was tied, with the game on board 2 sent for adjudication. This game was later awarded to Glasgow, giving the club their 22nd Richardson win. (Glasgow Herald 1954: Monday 8 March and the Chess column of Friday 2 April.)
Glasgow CC |
Bon Accord CC |
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| 1. W.A. Fairhurst | ½ |
½ |
Dr R.C. Nairn
|
| 2.W.M. Inverarity | 1 |
0 |
C. Pirie |
| 3. Commander A.J. Peters | 1 |
0 |
I. Middleton |
| 4. T. Russell Jr. | 0 |
1 |
A. Lerchs |
| 5. J. Hamilton | 0 |
1 |
F.H.C. Marriot |
| 6. E. Knopfler | ½ |
½ |
Col. W.G. Irvine-Fortescue |
| 7. N. McEachernr | 1 |
0 |
A.D. Campbell |
4 |
3 |
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Relegation Tournament
| Round 1 | Round 2 | Relegated | ||
| College (P) | 4 | Polytechnic | 2½ | Polytechnic |
| Polytechnic | 3 | |||
| Bohemians | lost | Bohemians | 4½ | |
| Civil Service | won | |||