THE CHESS TOURNAMENT.
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WELLINGTON, April 22. In the ninth round of the chess championship, Edwards defeated Eadie, Kummer drew with Still, and Ckland beat Brown, the latter resigning after the 22nd move. The fame between Barnes and M&ckav, after 5£ ours' play, was adjourned until Monday, the position then being even. The tenth round bejjan on Saturday night. Mason defeated Brown, and Kumraer bsat Edwards. Cteland should ultimately win. agfchist James, having a knight to the good. However, should there be a draw, these two players will tie for third place, each with one game to play, with one round to go. Barnes is half a win ahead of Mason for the championship, to maintain Wiiica advantage he will require to win the adjourned game against Mackay. The players were taken for a, drive into the country to-day.
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Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10637, 23 April 1900, Page 5
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