24 teams are again competing in four leagues of 6. Here are the results of the first round:
Division 1 Durham University 1 Durham City A 3; Jesmond 1½ Gosforth Empire 2½; Forest Hall A 2 South Shields 2.
Division 2 Gosforth Nomads 2 Durham City B 2; Darlington 2½ Tynemouth & Morpeth Boatmen 1½; Thornaby ½ Forest Hall B 3½.
Division 3 Billingham Synthonia 2 Gosforth Ivy 2; Forest Hall C 2 Forest Hall D 2; Tynedale 1½ Durham City C 2½.
Division 4 Forest Hall F 2½ Forest Hall E 1½; Bishop Auckland B 2 Bishop Auckland A 2; Tynemouth & Morpeth Colliers 4 Durham City D 0.