AJanuary 26 1933
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, Thursday, January 26, 1933
Capablanca to Make Chess Trip to Panama And Visit U. S. Next
Out of the limelight for a full year, Jose R. Capablanca of Havana is about to emerge from retirement. While his successor as world champion was exceptionally busy throughout 1932, the Cuban stayed at home in his native land, playing but little chess. However, while there, he did establish a new record by playing against 330 opponents at 66 boards.
The former world champion expects soon to leave Havana and has his mind set on visiting Panama. After that, according to his plan, he will head for California, which held its first international congress last Summer. His program, as outlined thus far, calls for his departure the latter part of February, reaching Panama about the 24th. He is due to arrive in Los Angeles around March 16.
The presence of the famous Cuban in that section of the country will afford players on the Pacific Coast and those in the South, where recently there has been a genuine revival in chess interest, another opportunity to witness him in action. Information concerning his forthcoming tour can be obtained by clubs interested from the American Chess Bulletin, 150 Nassau Manhattan.
February 19 1933
José Raúl Capablanca (fourth from left) at a luncheon
February 19, 1933. José Raúl Capablanca surrounded by those attending the tribute lunch offered to him by the Swiss colony of Havana. Original b/w from University of Miami. Library. Cuban Heritage Collection
