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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 13711, 28 September 1908, Page 6

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TIMARU t. CHRISTCHURCH

A telegraphic chees match between the Timaru and Christchurch Clubs was commenced on Saturday evening, and will be continued next Saturday evening. The Timaru players sat in the Timaru Club's rooms, Mr Collins umpiring for Christchurch, Mr Craigie telegraphing. Fourteen players turned tip for Timaru as arranged, _but Chrietcharch could only therefore three would be players had to look on. The following were the players: Timaru named first, Chrixtchurch having the move in the even numbers, Timaru in the odd. The openings are also given and notes on the -state of the games when play was adjourned:—

Nb."'l.—-W. H. Cox v. W. S, Stewart, Buy Lopez. An evn game, with slight advantage in position of pawn in favour of Timara.

Not 2. T. Mara v. H. Rippingale, Buy Lopes. Game practically even; white still maintains the attack ..

No. 3. —P. Mara v. Woodford, Rny Lopez. Also even; but the local player had to forego the attack. No. 4. E. J. Mills v. Buekett, FetrofiTs defences. Another even game; the local player gained the attack. No. 5. —W. Hassell v. Cumberwood, Rny Lopez. Forces even; Timaru still maintains the attack.

' No.- 6.—-R. Cnthbert v. Gibb, King's bishop. No advantage visible on either side.

No. .7. H. Gonrlay v. Smith, Four Knights. Virtually a won game for Tint aru, Mr Gonrlay having a bishop and pawn to the good. No. B.—G. P. Wood (captain) v. Poupard, Queen's pawn The local player soon secured the attack and has a good position with one pawn up. . No. 9. G. Jackman t. Comptori. Mr Ijickßiin being in Christchurch this game played over the board Mr Jackman ipade a mistake in the third move, and compelled to resign. - 'Jib. 10.— J. Dow v. Cooper, King'* bishop, Local player won rook for knights, and with careful play ought to win.

No. 11.— G. Friedlander v. Fra.«er, Four Knights. Timarn has the advantage of two pawns and the better position.