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A record entry will be likely for the ninth schools’ chess teams competition sponsored by “The Press.” Twenty-seven teams have entered so far — equalling last year's record — and two more schools have indicated their desire to compete. Entries will close at noon today. A late rush of entries for the C grade, which is restricted to intermediate schools and girls’ teams, has ensured the success of that I grade. Five intermediate
> schools and St Margaret’s ’ and Rangi Ruru have i entered teams. ’ Schools outside of Christ- ! church have given strong ; support to the tournament I which started with 12 teams • in 1971. Southbridge District > High School is a newcomer ■ and Darfield, which finished equal third in the B grade, ‘[has entered again. - The increasingly popular . tournament will start next . week and all schools should ’ receive the rules, result t slips, score sheets and the » full draw on Monday.
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