August 30 1952
The Post-Standard, Syracuse, New York, Saturday, August 30, 1952
Bartholy Captures State Chess Match
Frederick W. Bartholy of Vestal won the experts tournament at New York State Chess Association Congress at Cazenovia yesterday, scoring five and a half points out of seven.
Mr. Bartholy is a patent attorney with Ansco Co., Binghamton. A member of the International Business Machines Corp. Chess Club in Endicott, he is a friend of International Chess Master Richard Reti, a former schoolmate, who taught him the moves.
Other high scores were made Alton Cook of New York city B. L. Guckemus of Syracuse, who tied for second place with five points; James Joyner of Cortland, who had three points, and Donald D. Down of Syracuse, two and half points.
Leading the championship tourney which ends tomorrow is John W. Collins of New York city, who has six points. He is a half point ahead of Max Pavey of New York city, former state champion.