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'Kill as you go'
'Kill as you go'

'Kill as you go'

Date9/12/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: 'Kill as you go': Former street chess wizard Joe Smolij advises Wellesley Hospital receptionist Joy Scott on the world's greatest game. Despite losing his memory after being found comatose in a frigid Pembroke St. rooming house eight months ago; Smoloj; who marks his 65th birthday today; has retained his ability to play superb chess. Phrases like Kill as you go! and Show no mercy! were among the street chess king's trademarks.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008030F