Chess Problems and Endgame Notes from Jamaica and Germany
Chess column presents White mates in two moves in Problem No. 237 by A P Mackenzie of Jamaica with nine White pieces. Also Problem No. 235 by F Mackenzie Jamaica shows Black five pieces and White ten pieces with mate in three in a game ending No. 4 from German Chess Association play. End Game No. 2 by Ponziarl Alapin’s Opening notes a German weekly game with a stylish mate sequence after White's twenty fifth move.
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Britiel Chess Magazine
A. P Mackexezie
Jamaica
German Chess Association
Giazcram
Eto
Brook
Holly
Notes by Alapin Chess Commentary Fragment
The text outlines a chess opening discussion by Alapin with moves and variations. It references 3P to Q4 and P to K B4, mentions Scotch Gambit transpositions, and notes risks of queen exchanges as the opening progresses.
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Onetles
Klch
EK Bach
Bo Basa
Lasker Dominates Bird in Five Chess Games Match
The Bird versus Lasker match at the New York Chess Club features five games all won by Lasker. Lasker opened with the Ruy Lopez after winning the toss, Bird's defenses include Sax and the Sicilian in later games. The London press calls Lasker a player of exceptional power with original openings and strong endgame strategy.
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Newcnatie-one Chess Club
An Wae
Lasker
Ray Lopez
Bird
Sax
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London Evening News and Post
Checker hobbyists seek moves at 5am in Pittsburgh venue
The notice lists Black men occupying squares up 12 and white men squares 2, with Black moving first. It mentions Checker Headquarters at the Home Hotel between Eighth and Ninth Streets, Allegheny Checker Club room in Sterrit Building at West Diamond streets, and a call for correspondence to Y.U. Buesi.
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Checker
Duquerhs Way
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Seventh Arcane
Allegheny Checker Club
Sterrit Building
Vhilw
West Diamond Streets
Black Wins In Wyllie Problem Corrections In 1943 Analysis
The passage notes differences in problem placement, stating that in one problem a king is on certain squares and in another both kings appear on others. It discusses Reed and Wyllie positions, claims Reed can force a win with a specific avenue, and credits Messrs Swan and Adamson for earlier analysis that suggested a drawing line.
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Rents
Wyllie
Reat
Reed
Lyman
Mr. Wyllie
Meessra
Swan
Adamson
M. Arkinson
Great Scottish tournament eyes Chicago World’s Fair entry
Glasgow correspondent says a major Scottish tournament will be held around the new year with leading Scots players planning to enter. Prizes are hoped large enough to send winner and runner up to Chicago to represent Scotland at a World’s Fair tournament if held. Chicago’s funding stance remains uncertain and central to the effort.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Runnner
Chicago
Checker
Mitch
Stowe Leaves London for Dublin to Aid Met Club
Noted draughtsman Mr. Stowe travels to Dublin, leaving London checkers fans hoping he would bolster Metropolitan club teams this season. Wyilie’s Glasgow run yields 2 wins, 1 loss, 8 draws in 3 games. the School of Arts in Sydney closes its tournament. Meiers Drury Reid contest ends with joint prizes in the handicap event.
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New South Wales
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State Checker Association
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Eeeas
Louis
New York
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Heads
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Pittsburg
Hervey M. Hopkins
Denwr
Embroidered Jap Silk Handkerchiefs Sell Out Fast
Dozens richly embroidered and drawn Jap silk handkerchiefs, valued at 750, are offered at a special sale price of 38 while stocks last. Limited quantities remain for collectors seeking fine fabrics and vintage accessories.
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Japan
Checker organization lists stray players and disdain
A fragmented note claims most of the group are chess players rather than bona fide checkers. It asserts 176 players, with some members sneering at a checkerist, and mentions Pa err H. F. McATEER as set apart.
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H. F. McAteer
McDonald Field Output Dips as Wells Drift
Oil activity in the McDonald field slowed with no new wells reported and total production down by about 500 barrels. Greenlee & Forst No 36 in Noble farm fell from 20 to 12 barrels per hour, while several rigs in nearby farms continued drilling toward deeper sands amid mixed gauge reads and ongoing fishing operations.
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Spaniards Held for Ransom by Moorish Pirates
Madrid government to pay ransom after gunboat learns captives from the Spanish vessel Yeard including a traveler and his wife are held by Moorish pirates near Cape Juby. Officials confirm captors demand payment for surrender and release of the prisoners.
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Morocco
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