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Chess 22 Aug 1959, Sat The Montreal Star (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.com
The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, August 22, 1959
Bobby Fischer
It is possible that 16-year-old American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer, scheduled to play in the Challengers tournament next month, may not take part. The reason: insufficient money to finance his trip.
Bobby is financed by the American Chess Federation, which has been unable to collect sufficient funds so far.
According to a letter from his mother, Bobby, who is the only player qualified to take part in the event—one of the strongest ever held—is not subsidized by his government. Players from other countries, she says, are amazed when they learn the youngster has so little financial support.
Mrs. Fischer has written letters to newspapers throughout the United States, explaining the situation, in the hope the American people might sympathize. It will be a shame if nothing is done.
