Portales Dominates Carlsbad Chess Tourney Holds Top Undefeated Run
In Carlsbad Invitational senior division WA Goddard places third and NM Military Institute fourth while Portales High School wins overall and Carlsbad takes second. In the regional event four senior teams and four junior teams compete with Portales boasting five undefeated players led by coaches Don Dye and players Chris Richter Nick Richter Russell Jones Brian Dye and Dan Greathouse. Carlsbad remains the sole undefeated representative outside Portales.
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Brian Dye
Dan Greathouse
Regional chess meet crowns Carlsbad champion
Mike Bridgewater led Carlsbad to nine and a half wins and 1 2 match points as Goddard claimed seven wins and 1 2 match points. NMMI fielded a nearly new cadet team under Allen Lovelace winning four games with no match points. Loving and Alta Vista led junior divisions with multiple wins and several undefeated players. Lovelace was elected SENM Regional Chess Director for 1973 74 with plans for a December NMMI Invitational and January regional championship. Portales placed third in the 1972 73 state event. Goddard made its debut in regional play. The NMMI season ended with three new trophies and notable players from several schools.
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