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Story April 5, 1941

The West Virginia Digest

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia

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Update on West Virginia State College chess tournament: Moore leads with 16-2 record; tight race for second among Wallace, Saunders, Posey. Recent results include Wallace beating Posey but losing to Moore and Goode; Saunders drawing with Moore.

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Wallace Trailing Moore In Chess Tournament

The West Virginia State College chess tournament has developed into a titanic struggle for second place between Saunders, Posey, Wallace, Davis, and Goode.
In last weeks games Posey lost a well played game to Wallace who in turn was defeated by Moore and Goode.
Saunders after losing to Davis and Goode, drew with Moore.
Ross and Lacy are improving in their play.

THE STANDINGS
W L
Moore 16 2
Wallace 11½ 6½
Saunders 11 7
Posey 11 7
Goode 9 9
Davis 8 9
Lacy 2½ 15½
Ross 2 15

What sub-type of article is it?

Sports Report Tournament Update

What keywords are associated?

Chess Tournament West Virginia State College Tournament Standings Recent Games Moore Leading

What entities or persons were involved?

Moore Wallace Saunders Posey Goode Davis Lacy Ross

Where did it happen?

West Virginia State College

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Key Persons

Moore Wallace Saunders Posey Goode Davis Lacy Ross

Location

West Virginia State College

Story Details

The chess tournament features a close race for second place among Saunders, Posey, Wallace, Davis, and Goode. Recent games: Posey lost to Wallace, Wallace lost to Moore and Goode, Saunders lost to Davis and Goode but drew with Moore. Ross and Lacy are improving. Standings: Moore 16W-2L, Wallace 11.5W-6.5L, Saunders 11W-7L, Posey 11W-7L, Goode 9W-9L, Davis 8W-9L, Lacy 2.5W-15.5L, Ross 2W-15L.

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