ANanaimo Daily News, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, Monday, December 29, 1958
Young American Chess Player Still in First
New York (AP) — Bobby Fischer, 15-year-old defending champion from New York strengthened his hold on first place in the United States championship Sunday when he drew with Donald Byrne of Olivet, Mich., after 40 moves in the seventh round.
The draw gave Fischer a 5-2 record. Bobby has not lost a match but has drawn in four. There are nine rounds in the tournament.
Former champion Samuel Reshevsky moved into a tie for second place with a 4½-2½ mark when he defeated Larry Evans of New York in 39 moves. Arthur B. Bisguier of New York, who also has a 4½-2½ record, defeated Charles Kalme, Philadelphia, in 40 moves.
