AThe Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, November 01, 1964 - Page 103
South Africa, Chess Olympics in Tel Aviv
This column has received a letter from the South African player, K. F. Kirby, telling of preparations for the Olympiad in Tel Aviv. The South African players are paying their way to the Olympiad and are even paying for their own attendants to ensure their general comfort. Of course, he asks, will Bobby Fischer play? Unfortunately, Bobby has requested $5000 to play, so in the inevitable absence of a philanthropist who puts such a high premium on his participation, Bobby will not go.
