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Chess 25 Dec 1937, Sat Evening star (Washington, District of Columbia) Newspapers.com
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By PAUL J. MILLER. Jr. WINNING for the third consecutive time the team championship of the Harvard, Yale. Princeton and Dartmouth Chess League, Che victorious Crimson quartet, captained by J. L. Foster, continues as custodian of the beautiful Belden-Stephens Trophy. To gain permanent possession of the award Harvard must score five victories in succession. Final standings of the teams: Matches. Games. W. L. W. L. Harvard _ 3 o 10 2 P-incpton _ 2 1 0‘a 5’j Yalp .1 2 5 7 Dartmouth o 3 2tj Respective teams weret Harvard— Capt. J. L. Foster. J. J. Fernsler. W. M. Murphy and L. R. Chauvenet. Dartmouth—Capt. E. N. Lorenz. R. G. Chase. S. H. Phillips and W. D. Powers. Yale—Cap!. J. A. Mrtcus. A K. Underwood. L. Lteberfeld and S. Weiss. Princeton—Capt H. L. Crane. J. W. Davisson, P. A. Phillips and P. H. Vermilye. As yet, Frank Marshall, referee, has not designated the winner of the brilliancy prize, contributed by William M. Vance, F*rinceton, ’01. Intercollegiate Chess League.
PYROTECHNICS of the Intercollegiate Chess League begin Monday at the Manhattan Chess Club, New York City, for the Harold M. Phillips Trophy. Founded practically two decades ago by Phillips, the league is made up of leading colleges located primarily in New York City and adjacent suburbs. Last year New York University was the victor. In the forthcoming contest N. Y. U. will put into the field a brand-new team, excepting the lone veteran, Stanford Hordes, who probably will play at the top-board. Merry Christmas to You. 'J'HANKS a million for the holiday greetings that so many readers of this column have kindly sent to ye chess editeur.
It gladdens one and wawns the cockles of the heart to really know that you have appreciated the efforts made this last year to present che6S news when it was news. Also, to do so impartially and without bias is a difficult problem, for it is thoroughly human to develop slight prejudices and at times lean backward in one's portrayal of the news. But bygones are bygones. The future is ahead. It appears to be very bright and rosy for District chess.
I promise you that I shall do my part in 1938. By notifying this department promptly as to the plans and activities of your own chess club, you can do your Part. For 1938 let teamwork and harmonious co-operation be our mutual goal. And unprecedented success surely will be our coveted reward. Merry Christmas, friends.
PAUL J. MILLER, Jr,.
PYROTECHNICS of the Intercollegiate Chess League begin Monday at the Manhattan Chess Club, New York City, for the Harold M. Phillips Trophy. Founded practically two decades ago by Phillips, the league is made up of leading colleges located primarily in New York City and adjacent suburbs. Last year New York University was the victor. In the forthcoming contest N. Y. U. will put into the field a brand-new team, excepting the lone veteran, Stanford Hordes, who probably will play at the top-board. Merry Christmas to You. 'J'HANKS a million for the holiday greetings that so many readers of this column have kindly sent to ye chess editeur.
It gladdens one and wawns the cockles of the heart to really know that you have appreciated the efforts made this last year to present che6S news when it was news. Also, to do so impartially and without bias is a difficult problem, for it is thoroughly human to develop slight prejudices and at times lean backward in one's portrayal of the news. But bygones are bygones. The future is ahead. It appears to be very bright and rosy for District chess.
I promise you that I shall do my part in 1938. By notifying this department promptly as to the plans and activities of your own chess club, you can do your Part. For 1938 let teamwork and harmonious co-operation be our mutual goal. And unprecedented success surely will be our coveted reward. Merry Christmas, friends.
PAUL J. MILLER, Jr,.
