TELEGRAPHIC CHESS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21859, 23 July 1934, Page 7

TELEGRAPHIC CHESS

AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON The telegraphic chess match of 20 boards a side between Auckland and Wellington was commenced on Saturday night, play beginning at (5.30 and concluding at 11. The Auckland learn met at the Auckland Chess Club's rooms in- His Majesty's Arcade, a telegraph operator being in attendance to transmit and receive moves. The Auckland team won the toss and played white at the odd numbered boards. The match will bo concluded next Saturday, and unfinished games will be subject to adjudication. The Auckland team, in order of selection, is ns follows:—D. T. Jones. A. Pickett, H. D. Addis, J. Buohan, E. King, G. Sale, F. R. Jeffreys. N. Ogle, R. E. Baeyertz, C. G. Lennard, H. Lees. R. O. Scott, H. Oakley Browne (captain), C. A. Langabcer, 11. S. Symouds. B. Gough, A. B. Dallow, Dr. T. Gordon Short, Mrs. Gordon Short, C. B. Newick.

Following is the Wellington team:—A. W. Gyles (captain). G. P. Anderson, W. Mason, H. H. Godtschalk, F. C. Kelling, G. Wiglinm. J. L. Hardy, R. D. Didsbury, J. Otto, D. Wild, W. C. White, E. ,T. Dyer, A. E. .Tcsstip, H. Ij. Thirtle, 11. J. Thompson, 11. A. Godtschalk, H E. Ashby. F. F. Grady, Dr. Myers, H. P. Ynrrell. Mr, A. Lamont was umpire in Auckland for Wellington, and Mr W, F. Fisher was umpire in Wellington. The Auckland scrutineers were Mrs. Thorpe. Miss Short and Mr. Sale. juil.