[1] The large number of participants and the differences in strength persuaded the DFB to hold preliminary rounds before the quarterfinals.

However, the dire financial situation of Schlesien Breslau and VfB Leipzig led to those two teams not travelling to their matches.

Both finalists appeared for the first time with Union 92 Berlin winning their only national title.

The qualified teams: Breslau did not travel to Leipzig, citing financial reasons.

[3] Braunschweig were instead scheduled to play Union 92 Berlin who had originally received a bye to the semifinals.