Chess Tournament at Southend on Sea

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There were seven entries, including four locals and players from as far away as Peterborough.

The time limit for each of the games was thirty minutes; fifteen minutes for each player.

It was a closely fought event and the final placings were not decided until the last round.

Kevin Greenacre , from Ipswich , won the 1st prize of £75 in vouchers with a score of 5/6 while Francis Bowers, from Peterbrough, and Charles Bowering, from Southend , shared 2nd place on 4.5/6 and received £15 each in vouchers.

Charles Bowering