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1937 National Championships of Great Britain - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, September 25, 1937

Venue:
Alexandra Palace, London

Test piece:
Pageantry, Herbert Howells

Adjudicator(s):
James Brier, Frank Wright

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Fodens Motor WorksF. Mortimer18-
2Munn & FeltonsW. Halliwell17-
3Black Dyke MillsW. Halliwell10-
4Enfield CentralE. S. Carter4-
5Creswell CollieryH. Moss2-
6Scottish CWSJ. Greenwood14-
7Friary BreweryJ. Greenwood21-
-BaxendalesF. Mortimer6-
-BickershawJ. Greenwood22-
-Blackhall CollieryN. Thorpe5-
-Bradford CityH. Grace16-
-Brighouse & RastrickW. Halliwell20-
-Carlisle St. StephensW. Lowes13-
-Crystal PalaceD. Wright3-
-HanwellJ. C. Dyson9-
-Harton CollieryW. Wood12-
-Irwell SpringsW. Wood12-
-LutonF. Mortimer11-
-Metropolitan WorksH. Heyes1-
-Morris MotorsS. V. Wood7-
-Sheffield TransportG. Hespe19-
-Wingates TemperanceW. Halliwell16-

Henry Geehl was appointed referee.

Prizes:

1st: 50 Pounds plus the 1000 Guinea Trophy
2nd: 45 Pounds plus the Daily Telegraph Challenge Cup
3rd: 40 Pounds plus the W W Grant Memorial Trophy
4th: 35 Pounds plus gold mounted baton
5th: 30 Pounds
6th: 10 Pounds 



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