Word: chess
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Though the chief part of the week set for entries has elapsed, there are as yet very few names on the chess blue-book at Bartlett's. At least forty men should go in to the chess tournament, if Harvard is to keep the cup. As all members of the University may enter, and as the entrance fee is only fifty cents, there seems to be no reasonable excuse for the present lack of interest in the matter. All who know the moves are therefore again urged to enter; and it should be understood that even the weakest players...
...annual chess tournament, open to all members of the University will begin Monday, October 12. The blue-book for entries is now at Bartlett's and the entrance fee of fifty cents is payable at time of signing. The list is closed at 6 p. m., Saturday, October...
...objects of the tournament are two-in general to encourage chess in the University, but specifically to pick an appropriate pair for play in the in tercollegiate tournament, held at New York during the Christmas vacation. To match our record during the years since the institution of this tournament-second in '92 and '93, first in '94 and '95-it is of prime importance that all who know the moves should enter. The result of this year's contest is particularly doubtful, inasmuch as Columbia, Princeton and Yale will all have strong teams. And Harvard's chances are from...
Last Saturday evening in 50 Thayer the old members of the Chess Club held a short business meeting. A committee of five was appointed by the president to make arrangements for the coming tournament. The committee consists of E. E. Southard '97, J. Hewins, Jr., F. E. Thayer '99, C. H. Dunn and H. C. Ffoulke...
...CHESS CLUB.- There will be a short meeting of the old members of the Chess Club in 50 Grays tonight at 7.30, for the transaction of important business...