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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1880

Page

8

End game in checkers match Murray versus Stroud

John T. Murray of West Philadelphia and E. T. Stroud of Wilmington duel in the end game, reported from the checkers department edited by Charles F. Barker in Boston.

John T. Murray West Philadelphia Penn E. T. Stroud Wilmington Del

White to move and win in Cincinnati chess game notes

In game No 151 between Mr. Wylie and an amateur, a position shows White to move and win after Black defenses. A claim by a Cincinnati Player suggests 22.15 at this point forces a win for White, with references to positions 715 and 716 involving Isaiah Barker, Mr Burnett, and William McClellan for beginners notes.

Isaiah Barker Mr. Burnett WM. McClellan Kimley Cincinnati Wylie H. Z. Wright Boston Mass Mr. W. Fairgrieve Schenectady N.Y New England Chess and Checker Rooms A. Littlefield Delap. Littlefield Ohio River Life Maysville

Checkers Instruction and Tournament Notes Across Cities

A column from the Globe lists checkers teaching terms by Charles F Barker at 8 Houghton Street Cambridgeport and notes private lessons 30 cents per hour. It also reports on correspondence matches, drought tournaments in Detroit and Albany visits, and recent results from Leeds, New York, and Syracuse players with draws and leads among competitors.

Charles F. Barker Houghton Street Cambridgeport Mass William R F. Bartlett South Weymouth Daniels Brockton J. H. Irwin New York Leeds Mercury G. Jewitt Hull Strickland Leeds Eng Stric d Jewitt J. Smith Eeren J. Birkenshaw Smith Charles Coakley Philadelphia Star George Dick Kingseat Addison's Crossgates Dunfermline Glasgow Herald Detroit Mich Scholes McGreevy Lad G. K. Allen, Jr New England Homestead New York Scotsman William Davie New York Caledonian Club Wolf and Wright Syracuse N. Y Albany A. ©. Robinson Bresse Wolf Dairy-Maid Butter Improvement CO Travlewark BurraLo

The Two Bennetts Birth of New York Evening Telegram

The article recounts how the New York Evening Telegram began in 1867 from a bantering bet between the Bennett father and son. It notes the Telegram was privately funded by the son, distinct from the Herald, with separate offices, management, editors, and correspondence. The narrative emphasizes independence and differing journalistic ideas from the start.

Indianapolis Journal New York Evening Telegram Bennett Herald New York Telegram

OLeary Belt Mania Provokes Sharp Debate

The Cincinnati Commercial ridicules the obsession with OLeary's championship belt, arguing the prize spurs toilsome, unhealthy pursuit rather than worthy achievement. It laments fans' devotion and calls for an end to the mania, proposing alternatives like scholarship or invention as superior ambitions.

Cincinnati O'Leary Orion Venus High Olympus China Japan

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