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Professor wins Chess Championship
Professor wins Chess Championship

Professor wins Chess Championship

Date5/19/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Professor wins Chess Championship. University of Toronto professor Zvonko Vranesic makes move last night in Ontario Open Chess Championship at Hart House. He took title with five wins and a draw. Watching is Denise Allan (seated); of Toronto; who tied Vranesic in points; but placed second because he was judged to have faced weaker opposition. David Handelman; 18; of Toronto; won the Ontario junior title; and Mrs. Smelja Vugosevic; of Toronto; won ladies' prize.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008015F
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