If a frame ended in a tie, the purple was re-spotted on the black spot.

[1][2][3] This variant failed to gain popularity but has appeared in some video games such as the World Snooker Championship series.

Joe Davis made the first century break, 108, on the opening day of the tournament.

[2] Joe Davis made sure of victory by beating John Pulman in the penultimate match.

[5] Fred Davis lost the last match 13–12 but he had needed to win only 11 frames to finish in second place ahead of Pulman.