Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ...between W. P. Shipley and J. M. Hanham, score 4. For second match, Pennsylvania State Chess Association vs. New York State Chess Association, see page 112. CHAPTER V. Tournaments of the New York State Chess Association. Participated In By Philadelphia Players. Note.--This Association was originally the New York and Pennsylvania State Chess Association, and when the same merged in the New York State Chess Association the original members all retained their right of membership. In connection with this tournament there were two other classes--a Pawn and two class and Rook class. Mr. Shipley played off with the winners of the other classes, giving the odds mentioned, and scored four straight games, thus winning the championship and becoming the president of the Association. Note.--J. W. Young, who tied for 4th place, was the only Philadelphian in this Tournament. W. E. Scripture retired after playing four rounds. 'Signifies game was won or lost by forfeit. W. P. Shipley having to return home, he arranged that Mr. Voigt should play as winner in the handicap. Mr. Voigt give odds of P and two to Mr. Shotwell, winner of second class, and drew; Kt to Mr. White, of third class, and won; and R to Mr. Geaves, of fourth class, and won. Thus Mr. Voigt secured the first prize of the tournament. First Prize, W. P. Shipley; Second Prize. E. Burlingame; Third and Fourth Prizes, divided between Young and Frere. First Prize, S. VV. Bampton; Second Prize, W. P. Shipley; Third Prize, J. M. Hanham. E. S. Maguire won the solving prize. CHAPTER VI. Principal Team Matches. Philadelphia C. C. 1883. Manhattan C. C. Played in New York, November 7, 1883. Phila-delphia had first move. D. M. Martinez % G. H. Mackenzie G. Reichhelm % F. M. Teed % J. Elson % H. Davidson %...
