After a strenuous fortnight's play at the Caxton Hall, Stevenson (holder) beat Inman (challenger) on April 29 by 1,086 points in 18,000 up for the championship of British billiards.
At the conclusion Mr. G. H. Nelson (who had kindly undertaken the principal share of the refereeship on behalf of the Billiards Control Club, under whose auspices the championship is contested) asked the spectators to remain seated for a few moments while the B.C.C. challenge cup was presented by Sir George Chetwynd. Before he asked Sir George to perform this pleasant duty, he remarked how admirable a sporting spirit both players had shown.
Sir George Chetwynd, in presenting the cup to Stevenson, said that it was only due to both men to most cordially and unreservedly congratulate them upon the generous spirit that had pervaded the match throughout. It had been contested according to the best traditions of English sport.
He must especially commend Inman on his grand fight against a very brilliant opponent.
Stevenson thanked all who had contributed to the success of the game. He also added a word of appreciation in regard to Inman's many brilliant displays during the match.
Inman also responded.
An "impression" of the play and styles of Stevenson and Inman (and also of those of Roberts and Diggle in their concurrently-contested match) appears on page 4.
The averages of the four players for the entire fortnight were: Stevenson and Inman, 44 and 40; Roberts and Diggle, 34 and 42. Inman made breaks in the 300's, Roberts and Diggle in the 400's, and Stevenson in the 500's.