June 09 1929
The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California, Sunday, June 09, 1929
Charles Bagby of Modesto, member of the Stanislaus County Chess Club, played simultaneously against eight other members at a meeting held Friday night at the home of R. W. Shoemaker at Turlock.
Bagby won on six boards, one of which was played blindfolded. Twelve members were present.
September 25 1929
Los Angeles Evening Express, Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, September 25, 1929
State Championship Chess Battle Under Way
There are “thunders of silence” but plenty of excitement as far as the players are concerned in the annual state chess tournament now under way in Los Angeles. Upper photo, a group of players in action, and below, one of the tough games. In the lower photo, the men are, left to right, Harry Borochow, Charles L. Bagby and A. J. Fink, the state champion.
Nine Experts, Including A. J. Fink, Twice Champ, Contend for Coveted Title
You never would guess it but that undisturbed silence on the top floor of the Union League Building means excitement.
For the pick of California's chess players are contending for the state chess championship with nine experts from various parts of the state participating.
Particular interest is attached to this year's struggle because of the possibility that A. J. Fink of San Francisco, present state champion, may gain permanent possession of the silver trophy put up eight years ago by the California Chess Association. Fink has won the trophy twice and needs to win it only once more to establish permanent title.
Besides Fink the players are H. Borochow of Los Angeles, C. L. Bagby of San Francisco, C. H. Whipple of Laguna Beach, Dr. M. Scholtz of Hollywood, S. Weinbaum of Los Angeles, E. W. Grabill of Los Angeles, A. H. Bierwirth of Los Angeles, and E. P. Elliott of Fullerton.
In the first round Fink defeated Grabill, Bagby beat Weinbaum, Whipple beat Doctor Scholtz and Borochow won from Elliott. Elliott formerly was Western American champion.
Between two and three hours are required for a game although Bagby's victory required five hours. The average number of moves to a game is thirty-five. Players are required to make forty moves in the first two hours, twenty in the third hour and twenty in the fourth hour.
The tournament lasts eight days. Games are played in the afternoon and adjourned games in the evening.
