Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26

when the result was q win to each and .
number Of draws.
James searight
was born in Glasgow in July, 1863 His
name has come rapidly to the front in the
draughts world, and this is all the more as
the season of 1888 he did not understand the
moving of piece. He learned the rudi-
ments OF the game in the rooms OF the
Hutchesontown branch of the Glasgow Con-
servative Association, and carried OF second
prize in the draughts tourney held therein.
In the following yearhe Joined the South
slae C,np' ana H. there asserted In ms i skiln IN
record for the season was-4 wins,
IL draws and 2 losses, and for this
excellent winters work he was accorded
the club tournament for that yeas. Last
season he won the Southside gold medal,
and carried off first prize in the annual
handicap He acted as coach" and trainer
for Ferrie when the latter was practic1ng to
meet Dryden for the Scottish championship.
Ferrie is q master in draugRts play, being
thoroughly versed in all the openings and
endings; but it is stated that in none of
them can he afford to give points to Sea-
right, who is regarded by many as showing
as phenomenal an aptitude and skill at the
game as that displayed by the late K. ID.
Yates, of New York.
The Play in the Match
will be on restricted lines, which, paradox.
cal 1t may appear, is the only certain method
to ensure variety in the openings The best
OF so games, wins and draws to count will
decide the match. which is exciting IN in
terest in draughts circles quite as great as
that created by the Ferrie- Dryden match in
May last, and of which, in one sense, it is the
outcome. for, while Ferrie practiced with
the positions of the principals are now re-
versed, but it is the same pairs allied against
each other. Full particulars OF the condi-
tfons Of the match will be found in articles
as signed by McKelvie and Searight, copy
of which we append:
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT.
First-It is hereby agreed, between David
6. McKelvie ana JameS Searight, to play q
match of draughts, consisting of 80 restricted
games, wins and draws to count, for stake
of G25 a side.
Second-The openings of the 80 games shall
be decided as follows: At the commence
moves for black shall be placed in q bag,
from which move shall be drawn by lot;
In the same way, all the possible moves for
white shall be placed in bag, and a move
the opening moves of the first game OF the
match, of which each OF the contestants
shall play the black and white sides.
Third1On the termination of the two first
be replaced therein: and on starting the
third game the same procedure shall be gone
through, and so on un til the stipulated num-
Der Of openings have been played. (Note-
1t is to be understood that, in the event of
9-A or 1O.H being drawn as Blacks first
move, then the move 21-I7 shall be removed
from the bag containing Whites moves.)
To prevent repeats, say that 11-16 is drawn
for Black and A-l9 for White. should 1Il6 he
again drawn for Black, then M-19 shall be
left out for White, and SO on with any other
possible repeat.
Fourth-The games and play of the match
shall be in accordance with the standard
laws as laid down in Anderson's Third
Edition"
Fifth-The match shall start at 1890 on
Saturday, 18th March, 1892, and be continued
daily at the same hour until the stipulated
number of games are finished. The hours
of play shall be from 1880 till T. and from
6 till TO- No new game to be sta1 ted after
$3.50 and $50 respectively. In the event Of a
prolonged forenoon sitting. not less than
one hour and half's interval to be allowed.
Sixth-The match shall be decided by the
best of 30 games, as already mentioned, wins
and draws both counting.
Seventh-Itis is mutually agreed that Mr..
Robert Mccall, Glasgow, shall act as stake
holder. Each player shall appoint his own
umpire or timekeeper, and the election of
referee shall be mutual
Eighth-Five pounds a side are herewith
lodged with the stakeholder. A second de-
posit of Dl0 shall be lodged on Wednesday,
3, 1892; and third instalment Of
E10 on Wednesday, March 2 1892.
Ninth-The party failing to perform or
carry out the articles OF agreement shall for
felt the f5 deposit first lodged with the
stakeholder to the party performing Or will
ing to carry out the articles. On the match
being commenced, however, there shall be
no minor forfeit; all the money in the stake
holders hands shall be liable as above to
forfeiture.
Our special correspondent states from
present outlook we may look forward to
having some very fine and, riginal games,
Ind it will be his privilege to give the cream
If the endings to the readers of THE Dis
PATCH. CHECKER EDITOR