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July 21 1941
10 In National Chess Final Here 21 Jul 1941, Mon St. Louis Globe-Democrat (St. Louis, Missouri) Newspapers.com
10 in National Chess Final Here
With 10 competing in the championship finals and six in the consolation class “A” tournament, play began yesterday in each of these competitions in the national chess meet at the Hotel De Soto. The championship list, which includes Reuben Fine of New York, the titleholder, who has not lost a game thus far, contains four from the first group of the preliminaries and three each from groups two and three.
The pairings for the first championship round: E. W. Marchand, Clayton, vs. L. W. Stephens, New York; George Sturgis, Boston, vs. Bruno Schmidt, Detroit; Fred Anderson, St. Louis, vs. Boris Blumin, New York; W. W. Adams, Dedham, Mass., vs. Fine; Herman Steiner, Los Angeles, vs. Joseph Rauch, Montreal.
Six players competing in the class “A” finals also started play yesterday, in accordance with the following pairings in the first round: C. M. Burton, St. Louis, drew with B. B. Price, Chicago; David Ehrlich, St. Louis, defeated W. M. P. Mitchell, Boston; Kirk D. Holland, Fort Worth, defeated C. W. McClure, St. Louis.
July 22 1941
Chess Titlist Wins Again 22 Jul 1941, Tue St. Louis Globe-Democrat (St. Louis, Missouri) Newspapers.com
Chess Titlist Wins Again
Reuben Fine of New York, open champion of the United States Chess Federation, won his second-round match in the finals last night at the Hotel De Soto. His victim was Herman Steiner of Los Angeles.
Fine shares first place with Erich W. Marchand of Clayton, who gained a point at the expense of George Sturgis of Boston. Bruno Schmidt of Detroit defeated Fred Anderson of St. Louis.
Another game to be finished was between L. W. Stephens of New York and Joseph Rauch of Montreal. Rauch was the winner.
Boris Blumin, New York, adjourned with Weaver W. Adams, Dedham, Mass. This will be played off tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime the third round will be contested.
The standings:
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
Fine 2-0
Marchand 2-0
Schmidt 2-0
Anderson 1-1
Rauch 1-1
Steiner 1-1
Adams 0-1
Blumin 0-1
Stephens 0-2
Sturgis 0-2
CLASS A
Burton 2-1
Mitchell 2-1
Price 1.5-.5
Holland 1.5-1.5
Ehrlich 1-1
McClure 0-3
August 27 1941
QUEEN'S GAMBIT—Herman Steiner, Times chess editor, gives Shirley Temple and Herbert Marshall a few tips as they practice for war relief tournament. Times photo
Steiner Coaches Film Stars for Benefit Chess Event 27 Aug 1941, Wed The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
Steiner Coaches Film Stars for Benefit Chess Event
New talent was added yesterday to the benefit chess exhibition to be held Sept. 7 for the British War Relief Association when Shirley Temple, child actress, and Herbert Marshall joined the imposing list of entrants.
During a lull between scenes on the studio lot the film stars engaged in a practice session, to perfect their chessboard strategy to the point where they will offer real competition in the match.
Herman Steiner, International chess master and chess editor of The Times, will play against 400 opponents at the exhibition, to be held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Reservations for the spectacle may be made by calling DRexel 5344 or writing to association headquarters, 3576 Wilshire Blvd.
Charles Boyer, J. Edward Bromberg, Ronald Colman, John Garfield, Basil Rathbone, Jose Rodriguez and Joseph Schildkraut are among those sponsoring the program.
September 08 1941
Problem of Chess Board 08 Sep 1941, Mon The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
PROBLEM OF CHESS BOARD—Herman Steiner, Times chess expert, left, as he confronted J. Edward Bromberg, character actor, one of the hundreds of antagonists who yesterday faced the expert. Montagu Love is watching over Bromberg's shoulder.
Chess Players Aid British 08 Sep 1941, Mon The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
Chess Players Aid British
Steiner of 'Times' Wins Over Most of Opponents in Early Hours of Play
Four hundred Southlanders pitted their chess wits against those of Herman Steiner, international master and chess editor of The Times, yesterday in an exhibition contest at the Hollywood Athletic Club.
The purpose of the gathering was to raise funds for the British War Relief Association.
Many motion-picture celebrities formed the sponsoring committee and Edward Kovacs and Jay Chernis were in charge of arrangements.
Steiner moved swiftly among 100 tables set up in the club's gymnasium, making moves with little hesitation and frequently offering advice to his opponents. Kibitzers crowded around whenever the master ran into a situation tough enough to make him pause and contemplate.
Teams of four players sat at each table to confer on the moves against Steiner. J. Edward Bromberg, character actor, and Montagu Love were among those who contributed to the British cause to play.
Although Steiner conquered most of his opponents by evening after a 1 p.m. start he was forced to play on against those tables master-minded by Southland experts.
