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The above cartoon was
inspired by the true story of a Lennox Lewis article being submitted
in April of this year, for the annual national awards of the Chess
Journalists of America. But that the top people at the CJA did
not forward it to the judges in the category to be considered.
Also strange, is that the CJA
President says he knows why this happened, but refuses to answer any
questions about it. Even questions from some fellow officers. .
. Really strange!
Lennox Lewis cover feature story
in the October, 2006 issue of
CHESS magazine, published in England.
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* For the June 29, 2006 story
in the L. A. Times,
click here.
This excellent article on
former World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Lennox Lewis surprises me
as to what an impact Lewis has had on chess in both his native England
and here in the United States.
Lewis came back to the US to
visit the school chess program in Memphis that he has been helping out
for over four years ( over $20,000 in money and also a couple of
appearances over the years.) The school team he worked with did win
the USCF National championship.
This article which appeared in
the June 29 L.A. Times, was triggered by his visit back to Memphis
June 22nd, 2006. Again he touched base with their Scholastic chess
program.
Rated players have told me
that Lewis appears to be of USCF Class ‘A’ playing strength.
I was so impressed -- I intend
to submit the L.A. Times piece this coming year in our annual CJA
awards.
Daren Dillinger,
Vice-President
Chess Journalist of America.
If you write for a chess club newsletter, a
state chess magazine, or any chess related writing, see the excellent
CJA website for a variety of tips and resources.
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