Chess fans,
Texas won this event for the 7th of 9 contests, 23.5-18.5 Texas #1 Board,
FM Keith Hayward d Okla #1 Board Tres Roring 1.5-.5. Roring played a
magnificient match, but lost a won end game in round 1. This was pivotal
as traditionally, the winner of round 1, takes the match. With the Hayward
win, Texas led 11-10 after Round I. One of the key games in Round II was
the last gasp miracle victory of NM Mike Richards over Oklahoma stalwart
Jim Berry. The organizer, and thank you very much, were Oklahomans
Frank and Jim Berry. Okla Captain was Frank Berry, Texas: Tom Crane,
and Rob Jones. This was a very fun event for all concerned.
Rob Jones