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Fischer delays arrival for World Chess Championship
World champion Boris Spassky questioned why challenger Bobby Fischer did not show up in Reykjavik as planned for the 24 game title match beginning July 2. Officials expected Fischer to arrive by Wednesday after he canceled a Monday booking. Fischer reportedly was in seclusion in Los Angeles but said he intended to go to Reykjavik in time for the first game.
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