May 15 1942
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday, May 15, 1942
Chess Column
To the Editor of The Inquirer:
As one of the many chess enthusiasts in and about the city of Philadelphia, permit me to thank you for the excellence of the chess column now being conducted by Mr. Isaac Ash.
Mr. Ash is well known to all chess players of this city. Nearly 35 years ago he represented the University of Pennsylvania in the match of the American colleges (by cable) against Oxford and Cambridge. Since that time he has not only been one of the leading experts of this city ranking among the first 10 but his home has been the rendezvous of the outstanding masters of the country, whenever they have visited here.
This chess column is of vital importance to chess, for it forms the centre of all activities, and in the last few weeks there has been favorable comment on the manner in which it has been conducted.
The recent revival of the Franklin Chess Club, which will also co-ordinate the activities of many other clubs of the city, indicates an increasing interest in chess, and for that reason there is general satisfaction that the column is in such able hands.
BARNIE F. WINKELMAN
Philadelphia, May 12.
