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1864 British Open Championships

Date:
Monday, September 5, 1864

Venue:
Belle Vue, Manchester

Test piece:
'Reminiscences of Auber' and 'Own Choice'

Adjudicator(s):
J. Waterson, Dan Godfrey, Mr Money, M. Phillips, M. Ward

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1BacupJ. Lord9-
2Stalybridge Old-10-
3Leeds ModelR. Smith12-
4Matlock Volunteer RiflesG. Knowles5-
5Black Dyke MillsW. Rushworth2-
6WednesburyT. Cartwright3-
-Batley-4-
-2nd Cumberland ArtilleryW. Stenton11-
-HalifaxJ. Dewhurst6-
-Heckmondwyke AlbionR. Smith13-
-LiverpoolT. Richardson8-
-RamsbottomJ. Pilling7-
-Sherwood RangersW. Lilley1-
-SilsdonT. Whitehead13-

Prizes:

1st: £30
2nd: £15
3rd: £9
4th: £5.10
5th: £4
6th: £1.10 



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