AMay 25 1952
The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida, Sunday, May 25, 1952
State Champ In Chess Meet Here—Maj. J. B. Holt, of Long Beach, state chess champion, has entered the international chess tournament here in July.
Cuban Chess Champ Will Play Here
Dr. Juan Gonzalez, champion of Cuba, has entered the international chess tournament at the Floridan Hotel here in July.
James B. Gibson, Jr., director of the tournament which will have many foreign players as well as the top chess stars of the United States, said entries had started to come in and final plans for the event are in the making.
Another foreign star already entered is Rafael Cintron of Puerto Rico. Maj. J. B. Holt of Long Beach, state champion and a widely known promoter of chess events, also has entered.
Gibson said the Tampa Chess Club meets at the YWCA each Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 o'clock and players who want to practice for the tournament and get instruction are invited to attend the meetings.
