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July 07 1942
The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina, Tuesday, July 07, 1942
JOSEPH BALINT WINS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Atlanta July 6 —(AP)— Sergeant Joseph Balint of New York, won the 21st annual Southern Chess Association tournament today.
Balint, former Panama Canal Zone champion succeeded to the title won by Russell Chauvenet of Esmont, Va., who placed third this year W. N. Woodbury of Birmingham a former champion, won second place.
Finishing in order behind the top three were Paul Cromelin of Savannah, Nestor Hernandez of Tampa, Ed Woody of Atlanta, Jack Palmer of Norfolk, Martin Southern of Knoxville and A. T. Henderson of Lynchburg, Va.
Alfred Barnard of Atlanta won the Class A crown with Elijah Brown and M. H. Tavis, both of Atlanta, next in that order.
Henderson was elected president of the association succeeding Woodbury and Woody was named secretary and treasurer. Hernandez and Davis were chosen vice-presidents.
September 08 1942
The Richmond News Leader, Richmond, Virginia, Tuesday, September 08, 1942
Chauvenet Chess Victor
Charlottesville Man Wins State Tourney
Louis R. Chauvenet, of Charlottesville, took top honors in the three-day chess tournament for the State championship which ended at the Hotel John Marshall last night eliminating Ernest Knapp, of this city, in the final playoff.
Mr. Chauvenet, representing the Staunton club, of the State Federation of Chess Clubs which sponsors the annual tourney, had a final score of seven and one-half out of a possible of eight points. One draw game spoiled his chances for a perfect score. The runner-up had five wins, two ties and one loss, giving him a total of six points.
H. H. Schiffman, of Richmond, won the non-championship “A” class matches by a margin of only one-half point. He scored eight wins and a draw against one loss, while R. H. Snellings, Jr., also of this city, had eight points by virtue of eight wins against two losses.
Mr. Chauvenet was presented the Wilbur Moorman Cup and the State Federation plaque for his victory by Harold A. White, of Richmond, retiring president of the federation. The Class A winner received a medal.
Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Chauvenet gave an exhibition playing 14 games at one time. He won 10 of them, tied two, and lost two.
The play-by-play record of the championship playoff follows:
Louis Russell Chauvenet (white) vs. Ernest Malcolm Knapp (black)
Slav Defense: Exchange Variation
When asked if he cared to comment on the game, Mr. Chauvenet said: “I don't think so. What could I say? If I'd lost, I'd gladly point out my various blunders, etc., but—”
