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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii milium ii 1,1,1111,11 111 Page -irtriri: July 11, 1972 Fischer Lale for lsl'Movc I I I "a Vtf tile 4 mm ARTIST'S VERSION OF BIG CHESS MATCH Fischer, with the black, and Spassky, the white -AP Photo FILM SEWED UP The Sun-Seers No Cameras At Matches A partial eclipse of the sun yesterday drew the interest of not only scientists, but purely amateur astronomers all over the world. Here's hrw 1he phenomenon was observed in the Mall in New York's Central Park. In the center is the eclipse as observed at its partial peak. UPI Photos Imlnr Nnwi Sarvice REYKJAVIK American chess challnger Bobby Fischer showed up eight minutes late today for the start of the $250,000 world championship match with Russia's Boris Spassky. Spassky, the reigning world champion and playing white, had already made the first move the queen pawn before Fischer walked into the sports arena.

Fischer walked up to Spassky and the two shook hands. Fischer studied the board for two minutes and moved his king knight to king bishop three. Spassky made his move promptly at the start of the clock at 5 p.m. and spectators watched the clock tick away until Fischer appeared. Got Apology The match was postponed for more than one week, first while Fischer haggled over money and again when Spassky demanded and got an apology from Fischer.

Earlier, Fischer made a last minute demand to stop televising of the 24-game match. National prestige was at stake for the defending Russian. The Soviet Union subsidizes chess and has dominated the game for decades. Fischer is the first foreigner to make it to the finals since 1948. For Fischer, it is a question of money and personal prestige, of proving his claim that he is the best in the world.

Lanky Favorite London oddsmakers rated the lanky American the favorite, to win the 24-game, two month competition and capture more than $180,000 of the estimated $300,000, including TV rights, at stake. The winner gets five -eighths of the $125,000 put up by the Icelandic Chess Federation, or $78,125, plus an- Union Opposes Coastline Issue Moves Listed in World Chess Play REYKJAVIK (UPI) The film and picture rights for the Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer world chess match have been bought by an American company and all other still and film photographs are banned from the hall. Chester Fox, of New York bought the rights fro ra, the Icelandic Chess Federation. The action drew strong criticism from the Icelandic press several weeks ago and a special deal was worked out enabling Iceland's five daily newspapers to buy pictures from Chester Fox, Inc. The Icelandic State Television, currently closed down for a four-week holiday, will also get free films after the first games have been played.

Cameramen and still photographers, who havenocon-tract with the owner of the rights; will be barred from entering the hall unless they leave their cameras outside. Above every entrance to the 3000 seat hall, is a big sign warning spectators that cameras are forbidden inside. Japan Seamen Settle Country's Longest Strike TOKYO (AP) Japan's ocean-going seamen ended a 90-day strike today as shipping labor and management accepted a government mediation plan for ending the longest walkout by a single Japanese union. The government plan for a $37.56 monthly pay raise was offered late last night by Transport Minister Hideyo Sasaki to representatives of the lfiO.OOO-member All-Japan Seamen's Union and the two ocean going managements. REYKJAVIK (Iceland) -(AP) Here, are the moves of defending champion Boris Spassky and challenger Bobby Fischer in the opening game of their 24-game match for the world chess title.

Spassky white, Fischer black. 1. P-Q4, KT-KB3 2. P-QB4, P-K3. 3.

KT-KB3, P-Q4. 4. KT-B3, B-KT5. 5. P-K3, O-O.

6. B-Q3. P-B4. 7. O-O, KT-B3.

8. P-QB3, B-R4. 9. KT-K2, QPxQBP 10. BxBP, B-KT3.

11. PxP, QxQ. 12. RxQ, BxP. 13.

P-QKT4, B-K2. 14. B-KT2, B-Q2. 15. QR-B1, KR-Q1.

16. KTK2-Q4, KTxKT. 17. KTxKT, B-R5. 13.

B-K3, BxB. 19. KTxB, RxRch. 20. RxR, R-QB1.

21. K-Bl, K-Bl. 22. K-K2, KT-K5. 23.

R-QB1, RxR. J. J. Twombley of San Mateo, secretary treasurer, cited an ecological lawsuit against the Melones Dam in the Stockton area. The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers planned to award a contract on the $400 million project in August and about $30 million already has been spent on diversion tunnels, Twombley said. Now the Environmental Defense Fund, financed by the Ford Foundation, has filed a lawsuit to block the project. A representative of the Army Corps of Engineers met with the construction union's executive board members to discuss the stalemate. The American's lawyer, Paul Marshall, told a newsman on the eve of play, however, that "the money's not important. Bobby wants respect on his own terms.

Both players stayed in seclusion until the matches started. other $75,000 of the $120,000 provided by London investment banker James Slater to persuade Fischer to end his holdout last week. Organizers calculate Fischer and Spassky will divide at least another $55,000 from the sale of television and film rights. SAN DIEGO (AP) -Leaders of the biggest labor union in California say they oppose a coastline initiative proposal on the November ballot and are concerned with the effect on jobs if it passes. The opposition was voted by the executive board of the State Building and Construction Trades Council, which opens its 1972 convention tomorrow in San Diego, About 500 delegates representing 330,000 workers are expected.

"One of the basic problems we face is environmental legislation," which holds down construction, said James Lee, council president, after Monday's vote. In-Depth Ellsberg 4 4 lwJi.r She winner is a Sic by Front itow DEFENDANT AND THE BOOK HE DEFENDS Anthony Russo shows "Pentagon Papers" outside court Quiz of Jurors ing more in-depth information about their views. The search for a jury to judge Elllsberg and Russo had begun yesterday with questions about the U.S. government and its policies- Already, six potential jurors have been excused after declaring their opinions were so strong concerning the controversial case that they could not be impartial jurors. Federal Judce William Byrne Jr.

rejected defense objections to his derision to quiz jurors himself rather than letting attorneys do it. Then he asked 12 potential jurors and six potential alternates their attitudes toward government and their family histories on possible government em ploy me nt Daniel Elkberg. 41. and Amhony Russo. '35.

both former Rand Corp researchers who worked on government projects, are charged espione, conspiracy theft in connection wjtn the to news of the top secret Pentagon Papers. Black is much more than basic in these smart town strutters they're tops on the fashion list for now through Fall. Both are gentle and buttery with the newsiest heels in shoe leather. Can't choose then let it be a tie, take both! Charge them! Oporto (left), natty little 3-eyelet tie, Italian style. Black rimmed with tan, $19 Pueblo (right), leather loops serve as eyelets for this graceful ghillie tie.

Black, also in Whiskey $20 The Emporium Women's Shoes: All 10 Big E's; Downtown Street Floor Front Row. fa 'tfif 1 I ill i LOS ANGELES AP -The judge in the Pentagon Papers trial resumed questioning potential jurors today after one defendant in the case Anthony Russo walked out on a closed-door meeting in the judge's chamber. Russo said he left the attorney's conference because the prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nissen, had lodged a complaint against Russo for displaying on the courtroom counsel table a copy of the book version of the Pentagon Papers. told him this is part of my dffense," Russo commented.

He said he felt there was nothing to discuss. Attorneys and Russo's co-defendant, Daniel Ells-berg, emerged mompnts later and the panel of potential jurors and alternates was brought ho the jury box. Th -a ho had briefly ester-day toward intrtMtX policy, began ''ar-kn2 abo jt parentis personal bscfground and seek.

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