September 04 1939
The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, Monday, September 04, 1939
Triplett Loses in State Chess Meet at Staunton
Staunton, Sept 3.—(AP)—A. T. Henderson, of Lynchburg, was leading the annual State chess championship here last night with victories over W. W. Gibbs, of Staunton, and Mr. Triplett, of Norfolk.
Also playing in the championship division, Russell Chauvenet, of Esmont, won one from and lost one game to Triplett and defeated B. E. Estes, of Roanoke. W. M. P. Mitchell, Richmond, also had won once from Estes.
Play will be continued tomorrow.