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July 10, 1962
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Tom Wiswell, world free-style checker champion from Brooklyn, N.Y., will give a simultaneous exhibition in checkers and chess tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Westside Branch YMCA in Atlanta, playing up to 50 opponents. Sponsored by the Trojan Chess Club.
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Tom Wiswell, Checker Champ, Here Tonight
Tom Wiswell, Brooklyn, N. Y. world free-style checker champion will give an exhibition tonight, 7:30 p. m. at the Westside Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Mr. Wiswell won the world's championship in 1951, 1953, 1956 and 1960. He is appearing in Atlanta under the auspices of the Trojan Chess Club, William A Scott III, president.
Men and women are invited to participate or watch at the exhibition tonight which is open to the general public.
He will play up to as many as 50 players simultaneously during his appearance here.
Mr. Wiswell has been acclaimed as a topflight chess player as well as a championship performer in checkers. He will play enthusiasts of both games during the engagement. Those who would like to play chess are invited to bring their own chess men.
Members of the Trojan Chess Club in addition to Mr. Scott are K. B. Hill, Smith G. Fleming, James L. Anderson, Walter Wilson, S. L Davis, A. T. Wilson, Seaborn Brown, Sans Fitzpatrick, A. L. Turk, Robert Barber, the three Tucker brothers and the two Calloway brothers.
Tom Wiswell, Brooklyn, N. Y. world free-style checker champion will give an exhibition tonight, 7:30 p. m. at the Westside Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Mr. Wiswell won the world's championship in 1951, 1953, 1956 and 1960. He is appearing in Atlanta under the auspices of the Trojan Chess Club, William A Scott III, president.
Men and women are invited to participate or watch at the exhibition tonight which is open to the general public.
He will play up to as many as 50 players simultaneously during his appearance here.
Mr. Wiswell has been acclaimed as a topflight chess player as well as a championship performer in checkers. He will play enthusiasts of both games during the engagement. Those who would like to play chess are invited to bring their own chess men.
Members of the Trojan Chess Club in addition to Mr. Scott are K. B. Hill, Smith G. Fleming, James L. Anderson, Walter Wilson, S. L Davis, A. T. Wilson, Seaborn Brown, Sans Fitzpatrick, A. L. Turk, Robert Barber, the three Tucker brothers and the two Calloway brothers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tom Wiswell
Checker Champion
Exhibition
Atlanta
Trojan Chess Club
Chess
Ymca
What entities or persons were involved?
Tom Wiswell
William A Scott Iii
K. B. Hill
Smith G. Fleming
James L. Anderson
Walter Wilson
S. L Davis
A. T. Wilson
Seaborn Brown
Sans Fitzpatrick
A. L. Turk
Robert Barber
The Three Tucker Brothers
The Two Calloway Brothers
Where did it happen?
Westside Branch Of The Young Men's Christian Association, Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Tom Wiswell
William A Scott Iii
K. B. Hill
Smith G. Fleming
James L. Anderson
Walter Wilson
S. L Davis
A. T. Wilson
Seaborn Brown
Sans Fitzpatrick
A. L. Turk
Robert Barber
The Three Tucker Brothers
The Two Calloway Brothers
Location
Westside Branch Of The Young Men's Christian Association, Atlanta
Event Date
Tonight, 7:30 P. M.
Story Details
Tom Wiswell, world checker champion in 1951, 1953, 1956, and 1960, will play up to 50 players simultaneously in checkers and chess at the YMCA exhibition open to the public, sponsored by the Trojan Chess Club.