AOctober 12 1949
Central High Register, Omaha, Nebraska, Wednesday, October 12, 1949
Belzer Holds Top Spot in Chess Tourney in Room 328
The Central High chess tournament which began September 26 is now in full swing in Room 328.
Jerry Belzer who is the second best chess player in Nebraska is holding top place in the contest. He also placed second highest in the Swenson Memorial Chess Tournament which was played September 31 to October 2 at the YMCA.
Others in the Central contest are Jack Hamlin second place and Dick Paynter and Norman Osheroff tying for third place.
December 16 1949
The Jewish Press, Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, December 16, 1949
Jerry Belzer Is Top Central Chess Man
Jerry Belzer won top place in the Central High chess tournament which has been running since September 26. Jack Hamlin played a close second, and Norman Osheroff and Dick Paynter tied for third place. These boys will now form the Central High chess team to match wits with other high school players.
