All answers are connected with sport,pastimes hobbies etc.
35) Defeats! (7)
36) Strange graduate? (5)
38) I play a simple game! (4)
42) Charge work-places? (9)
Just a thought about 42 Owllady. In 35 conkers was obviously right cos it sounds like conquers so, a bit dubious but, the answer could be Billiards with the "iards" instead of "yards" cos people work in timber yards etc. OK as a last resort? Love, Kustard