AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, July 02, 1961 - Page 30
Jose Ferrer Match M.C.
Jose Ferrer, stage and screen star who has added ability at chess to his many talents, will be the master of ceremonies at the opening game of the Los Angeles portion of the match between U.S. champion Bobby Fischer and chief rival Samuel Reshevsky.
The first session will be held in the grand ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday evening, July 27. The Herman Steiner Chess Club will be the scene for seven additional match games.
A book of tickets for the match will be $10. The rate will be $2 for the first game and $1.50 for each of the other games. Members of the Steiner Club, which is sponsoring the match, will be charged half the above rates.
Advance subscriptions may be sent to Irving Rivise, treasurer, at 4050 W. Slauson, L.A. 43, Rivise will be the referee and will also comment on the games while in progress, assisted by other California masters.
