ADemocrat and Chronicle Rochester, New York Tuesday, September 06, 1949 - Page 18 — Pavey Wins Chess Title; Evans Ties for Second — Max Pavey of Brooklyn, prominent member of the Manhattan Chess Club and one-time champion of Scotland, forged ahead in an exceptionally close tournament finish yesterday to become the new chess champion of New York State. He succeeds youthful Larry Evans of New York, who was the only tournament player to take a single match from Pavey. The former champ, 17 years old, finished in a tie for second place with Hans Berliner of Washington. Both netted a score of 7½ against Pavey's record of 8.
The new title holder wound up with a count of 7 games won, 1 lost and 2 drawn. He dropped a match to Evans in the fifth round when he overstepped the time limit. His drawn games were with Jack Soudakoff and George Kramer, fellow club members.
Gets Award of $250
He was presented the state tournament cup and a cash award of $250 by Dr. Max Herzberger of Rochester, outgoing president of the State Chess Association Congress, and Harold Phillips, Binghamton, new executive. The matches concluded yesterday at the Kodak Park Recreation Hall where they had been conducted for a week.
Berliner and Evans, in second-place tie, each received a check for $175, while third-prize winner, Dr. Edward Lasker of New York, was presented with a $100 award for his score of 7. Checks for $50 were given to the following contestants, who each netted a score of 6½ Dr. A.B. Bisguier, New York; J.F. Donovan, Brooklyn; George Kramer, Kew Gardens, and Jack Soudakoff, New York, Missing the tie for fourth berth by half a point was Dr. Herzberger and Ariel Mengharini, New York, who each chalked up a score of 6. Erich Marchand of this city followed with 5½.
Tournament Dark Horse
When the ninth round was completed yesterday morning, Berliner, who turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament, and Pavey were on even terms, each having scored 7, with Donovan and Evans half a point behind. Berliner previously had triumphed over Evans in a prolonged struggle which went to 70 moves. In his final round, Pavey scored quickly in 20 moves against Donovan, while Kramer held Berliner to a draw in 40 moves.
Players in yesterday's round and their final scores are…
(Caption) Mark of Chess Skill . . . Dr. Max J. Herzberger, Rochester, at left, congratulates the new chess champion of New York State, Max Pavey of Brooklyn, following final round in tournament play yesterday. Matches were held throughout the week at Kodak Park.
