DRAUGHTS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 404, 21 September 1889, Page 3

DRAUGHTS.

Problem No. 81. B. E. McCullough. —" Glasgow." 1

Position — Black, 1, 5 ; king, 23. White, 15, 27 ; kinp, 18. White to play and draw.

THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Wo give the full score and names of the openings as drawn by lob and played. Reed was firrfb player in the odd-numbered games. June 3.— Game 1, 11-15. 22-17, drawn. June 3.— Game 2, 11-15, 22-17, drawn. June 4.- Game 3, 12-16, Reed won. June 4.— Game 4, 12-16, drawn. June 4.— Game 5, 11-16, 24-19, drawn. Juno b.— Game 6, 11-16, 24-19, drawn. June s.— Game 7, 11-15, 23-19, drawn. June s.— Game 8, 11-15, 23-19, drawn. Juno s.— Gamo 9. Cross, Reed won. June 6.— Game 10, Cross, drawn. June 6.— Game 11, Defiance, drawn. June 6.— Game 12, Defiance, drawn. June 7.— Game 13. 10-15, drawn. June 7.— Game 14, 10-15, Reed won. June 7.— Game 15,11-15,24-19, drawn. June 7,— Game 16, 11-15, 24-19, Reed won. June B.— Game 17, Dyke, Reed won. June B.— GamBlB, Dyke, drawn. June B.— Game 19, Centre, drawn. June 10.— Game 20, Centre, drawn. Juno 10.— Game 21, Bristol, drawn. June 10.— Game 22, Bristol, drawn. June 10. -Game 23, Single Corner, Reed won. June 10.— Game 24, Single Corner, drawn. .Mine 11.— Game 25, Glasgow, drawn. Juno 11.— Game 26, Glasgow, drawn. June 11.— Game 27. 11-15, 24-20, Barker won. June 11.— Gamo 28, 11-15, 24-20, drawn. June 12.— Game 29, Fife, Drawn. June 12.— Gamo 30, Fite, Barker won. Jane 12.— Game 31, Will-o'-the-Wisp, Roed won. June 12,— Game 32, Will-o'-the-Wisp, Barker won. June 12.— Gnme 33, Souter. Barker wen. June 12.— Game 34, Souter, drawn. June 13.— ->amc 35, 9-13, drawn. June 13 — Game 36, 9-13, Reed won. June 14.— Game 37. 9 14, drawn. June 14.— Game 38. 9-14. drawn. June 14.— Game 39, TiairJ. and Lady, drawn. Juno 15.— Game 40, Land and Lady, drawn. June 15. —Game 4], Old Fourteenth, drawn. , June 15.— Game 42. Old Fourteenth, drawn. June 17.— Game 43, 11-15, 22-18. Barker won. June 17.-Game 44, 11-15, 22-18, drawn. June 17.— Game 45, 9-13, drawn. June 17.— Game 46, 913, Barker won. June 18.— Game \l, ll-15, 22-17, drawn. June 18.— Gam • 48, 11-15. 22-17. drawn. June 19.— Mame 49, 10-14, Barker won. June 19. -Game 50. 10-14, Reed won. Score.— Reed, 9; Barker, 7; drawn, 34: Total, 50 games, It will be seen that on the 12bh ult. \the ninth day of the match) six games were played, of which Barker won thiee, Reed one, and two wore drawn. The " American Checker Review " explains Reed's break -down on that day—" To relievo a throat irritation, Reed procured some cough drops, and, entirely ignorant that their curative ingredient was morphine, he consumed one package on Monday, two on Tuesday, and three on Wednesday, and was so completely under the effect of the drug that it is surprising he did not lose more than three games that day. Tho game he scored was owing to a &illy move of Barker's when all hope for a win had vanished. Everybody thought Reed had broken down under a severe strain, bub Mr Hefter fortunatelydiscovered the true cause of the trouble, and overy possible means were taken to throw off the drowsy, dull feeling. This was accomplished in about two days, and when Barker again tried the ' Wisp,' on which he had previously scored a win, he found Reed fully prepared to return the compliment."

WYLLIE Y. LOU DON.

DRAUGHTS ITEMS.

It is reported that the friends of Mr Gallacher are anxious to arrange a match for the draughts championship of Australasia between Mr Gallacher and Mr James Patcerson, who won the title at the Centennial Draughts Congress. — "Australasian." Mr John Cody has issued a challenge on behalf of Mr Houston, offering to play a match, either with Mr Gallacher or with Mr Gray, for a stake of £5 or £10.— " Australasian." Mr Willie Gardner, the well-known Leeds draughts expert, was married a little while ago, which event has furnished the draughts editor of the "Leeds Weekly Express" with an excuse for indulging in little paragraphs of pleasantry at the bridegroom's expense. The following is one of his jokes, which will bear repetition :— " In order to show that his ' brilliant career has nob como to an abrupt termination,' Willie, by special permission, vi&ited the Club last Saturday night, but he left somewhat early, having forfeited his latch-key in accordance with the articles of agreement of his last match. Daring his brief stay he received many congratulations. — " Australasian." The game iskeeping lively enough in the Dunedin Club at present. The handicap tournament is still going on, though not so ; quickly as it might. Two matches arc fco bo played between four prominent members of the Club. Messrs J. M. Hutton and D. Brodie play a friendly match of 12 games ' for a smalt trophy, and Messrs J. Risk and It. Abernethy play 10 games for a trophy. --"Otago Witness." / The " Woon&ockefc Reporter" publishes the scores which were made by Mr Freeman, of Providence, in iive enconntois which took placo between him and Mr C F. Barker at various dates between February, 1879, and April, 1885. Throe of the contestswereveryshort, andyielded nothing but drawn battles, but the other two resulted in wins for Mr Freeman! The totals of the

fivescores, of which .details .are, supplied are as folio w : — Mr Freeman, 12 wins;' Mi Barker, 5 wine, and 62 drawn games. Tin same journal shows, bhafc Mr Freeman 'hai played 25 games with Mr Wyllie, of whxct Mr Freeman scored 5, Mr Wyllie 2, and 1( were drawn.

" Laird and Lady." Black : Mr Liudon. 11-15 10-17 10-14 18-25 11-15 22-17 23-14 31-26 30-21 S- 3 9-13 2-6 4-8 15 18 10-14 17-14 24 20 16-12 26-22 3- 7 10 17 6-10 8-11 18 25 15-18 21-14 29 25 27-24 14-10 7-11 8-11 11-15 11-16 19-24 23-27 23-19 19-16 24-20 28-19 32-23 15-18 12-19 7-11 26-23 18 27 26 25 20-16 25-22 10- 7 11-15 6-10 5- 9 14-18 3-10 25-30 25-21 14- 5 21-14 12- 8 B. Win s Solution to Problkm 80. 23-19 27-18 7-16 32-16 16 23 20 27 12-19 White wins. K.W., Newton. Conecfc solution was also forwarded by C.G. *

During his visit to Eaglehawk, Mr Wyllio lost a game to Mr Oeorere Loudon. The score (of which we are indebted to the " Australasian") is os follows :—: —