1935/1936 Daily Mail Gold Cup

July 2026 The 1935/1936 Daily Mail Gold Cup was a professional billiards tournament sponsored by the Daily Mail. It was the second Daily Mail Gold Cup tournament, an event which ran from 1935 to 1940. Melbourne Inman won the tournament, his first major title in sixteen years, by winning five of his six matches. Format The second event had the same format as the first and was played from 30 December 1935 to 21 March 1936. Most of the matches were played at Thurston's Hall in London, England. There were 7 competitors and a total of 21 matches. The 7 competitors were Joe Davis, Tom Newman, Melbourne Inman, Tom Reece, Claude Falkiner, Horace Lindrum and Sidney Smith. The sessions were reduced to 1 hour and 45 minutes rather than the 2 hours in the previous year's event.The Times 30 December 1935 5 Billiards – Sealed Handicap Results The Times 23 March 1936 6 Billiards – Inman wins the Gold Cup Winner Score H'cap Total Loser Score H'cap Total Dates VenueJoe Davis 14,023 – 14,023 Claude Falkiner 6,460 6,000 12,460 30 December – 4 January Thurston's Hall, LondonMelbourne Inman 3,825 8,000 11,825 Tom Newman 9,701 – 9,701 30 December – 4 January Thurston's Hall, LondonJoe Davis 13,019 – 13,019 Sidney Smith 7,103 4,000 11,103 6–11 January Thurston's Hall, LondonTom Reece 5,115 8,500 13,615 Tom Newman 10,402 – 10,402 6–11 January Newcastle-upon-TyneTom Newman 12,452 – 12,452 Claude Falkiner 5,316 5,250 10,566 13–18 January Thurston's Hall, LondonSidney Smith 10,599 – 10,599 Melbourne Inman 3,487 5,000 8,487 13–18 January LeedsTom Reece 5,105 5,500 10,605 Sidney Smith 10,347 – 10,347 20–25 January Thurston's Hall, LondonHorace Lindrum 10,092 – 10,092 Claude Falkiner 6,614 1,000 7,614 20–25 January LeedsMelbourne Inman 5,406 8,500 13,906 Joe Davis 11,344 – 11,344 27 January – 1 February Thurston's Hall, LondonSidney Smith 9,126 3,250 12,376 Tom Newman 7,527 – 7,527 27 January – 1 February NottinghamTom Newman 11,373 – 11,373 Horace Lindrum 6,945 4,250 11,195 3–8 February Thurston's Hall, LondonMelbourne Inman 5,502 – 5,502 Tom Reece 4,380 500 4,880 3–8 February LiverpoolTom Reece 7,885 4,000 11,885 Claude Falkiner 8,195 – 8,195 10–15 February Thurston's Hall, LondonSidney Smith 9,497 – 9,497 Horace Lindrum 7,822 500 8,322 17–22 February Thurston's Hall, LondonTom Newman 10,098 750 10,848 Joe Davis 9,721 – 9,721 24–29 February Thurston's Hall, LondonHorace Lindrum 11,382 – 11,382 Tom Reece 5,352 4,500 9,852 24–29 February GlasgowMelbourne Inman 6,051 3,500 9,551 Claude Falkiner 7,559 – 7,559 2–7 March Thurston's Hall, LondonHorace Lindrum 8,442 4,500 12,942 Joe Davis 12,268 – 12,268 2–7 March LiverpoolJoe Davis 16,026 – 16,026 Tom Reece 5,233 9,000 14,233 9–14 March Thurston's Hall, LondonSidney Smith 9,808 – 9,808 Claude Falkiner 7,250 1,500 8,750 9–14 March LiverpoolMelbourne Inman 5,923 4,000 9,923 Horace Lindrum 8,880 – 8,880 16–21 March Thurston's Hall, London Table Pos Player Pld Won 1 ENG Melbourne Inman 6 5 2 ENG Sidney Smith 6 43 ENG Joe Davis 6 3ENG Tom Reece 6 3AUS Horace Lindrum 6 3ENG Tom Newman 6 3 7 ENG Claude Falkiner 6 0 References 2 1935-1936 Category:1935 in cue sports Category:1936 in cue sports Category:1935 in sport in London Category:1936 in sport in London