"The 1948 National Checker Tournament"--answer

[Mr. Checkers]

Checker Trivia questions of the Day"? How many checker players attended this fine tournament in Brownwood, Texas"? And secondly who won it and at what age was he? Mr. Checkers

[steve]

107 registered and 101 played-tinsley at 21-the two oldest were 73 and 77

[Mr. Checkers]

Steve you are partially correct--please try again. Mr. Checkers

[Mr. Checkers]

This fine tournament was won by Marion Tinsley at the age of 21. Our records show that 205 were in attendance. "Mr. Checkers"

[steve]

from elams checker board sept. 1948-107 registered and 101 played- i dont recall any tourney that ever had 200 players

[Mr. Checkers]

Steve I will double check this for you. 205 in attendance seemed to be a lot of players to me, but that is what our source is telling us. I will get back with you as soon as I can. "Mr. Checkers"

[Mr. Checkers]

Steve, I was thinking one thing and typing another (such is life), so your figure is closer to being accurate than mine is. What I meant to say was how many were in attendance at this fine tournament--and the 205 would have been the closer answer because a lot of the players brought there families and there was a huge barbecue the first night of the tournament, which drew a lot of people to it. Thank you for your participation in our "Checker Trivia" Steve--it is always good to have you here. "Mr. Checkers"