1972 Press Photo Giant chess set, prize in a chess marathon for Heart Fund Drive
This is an original press photo. Admiring pieces of a giant chess set which will be the prize in a giant "chess marathon" to raise money for the Heart Fund Drive are (from left) Martin Sher, special events chairman for the Louisiana Heart Association; Mrs. Alberta Meltin, who donated the set; and Frank Chavez, one of three persons who defeated reigning world chess champion Bobby Fischer during a marathon here in 1964. The event will be staged at Oakwood Shopping Center September 16 and will involve as players Chavez and other noted New Orleans chess competitors. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 09-05-1972.
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