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Paul Masson Chess Champs At Saratoga 1974 Rise
The 1874 Paul Masson American Chess Championships at Paul Masson Mountain Vineyards Saratoga drew 656 players for 9000 in prizes. Peter Bigiesis won first prize 2350 while Browne Grefe Ervin Waterman led close runners up. Events included exhibitions by George Koltanowski and multiple class divisions with detailed results in the sensational outdoor six round Swiss. Fremont and local clubs advertised upcoming events and venues.
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Paul Masson
Paul Masson Mountain
Saratoga
Martin Morrison
George Koltanowski
Kim Commons
Peter Bigiesis
Walter Browne
U.S
Joh Grefe
USCF
Rey Ervin
Dennis Waterman
Kke
United States
Beach
San Francisco
Calif
USC
Peter Bigianis
Tom Dorsch
Dennia Waterman
Paul
Fremont
City of
Central Park
Paseo Padre Parkway
Hana Peechmann
Plesbe
Hayward Chess Club
Palma Cela Park
Comer O Mami Ave
Decatur Way
Cherryland Dale
Meckland Ave
Hayward