Singer Cup 1947
The following article appeared in the
The Telegraph (Tuesday 15 July 1947,
page 16).
A. Goldspink win chess title
The City of
Eighteen players competed, the four finalists
being Messrs. M. Kay, G.J. Pirks, L.B. McNaught, A. Goldspink.
Six teams competed for the Singer Cup which was
won by Gambit B team by half a point from Gambit A, the holders of the cup.
Scores: Gambit B 16½ points, Gambit B 16,
Brisbane B 14, Arcadians 10½, Postal Institute and Brisbane A 9 each.
A speed tournament with a limit of five seconds
a move will be held at the Gambit Club Empire Chambers tonight.
Leading players including the State champion Mr.
M Salm will compete.