Lionel Percy Smith
THE AUSTRALIAN CHESS ANNUAL, 1896 (Article by J. C. Andersen)
Mr. Lionel Percy Smith, Glen Var Club. — Has taken part in all matches played by the Glen Var Club since 1893. Against Devonport (although only 15 years of age) he won 1, lost 1, and drew 1. In the three matches played by Glen Var against Ponsonby, he won two of his games and lost one against Mr. Grierson. Played in the combined matches 15 a side. Glen Var
and Devonport v. Auckland (2), and Glen Var and Devonport v. Ponsonby, in all of which he won his games. Took part in the telegraphic match, Auckland V. Wellington, when he beat Mr. James of Wellington. Ties with his brother, H. H. Smith, for top
position in this last district championship of Auckland, with 15| out of 19 games. He has also won two club tourneys, and was second in another.
New Zealand Herald 22 January 1898
L. P. Smith, for second placo in the last district championship of Auckland with 151/2 out of 19 ganio< played. Won championship tourney Glen Var Club, only losing one game out of 15. In the last tournament Mr, Smith retired before completing his games.
Notes:
The New Zealand Times of 13 Dec. 1895 (p.2) has 'L.B. Smith'. The Australian Chess Annual of 1896 (p.114) says that he was 15 years old at the time of a match between the Devonport and Glen Var Chess Clubs in Auckland, which took place in July 1894. Thus, he was born in 1878 or 1879.
Waikato Argus 24 December 1910
Cricketers will regret to learn of the untimely death of Mr L. P. Smith, of Taupiri Club, who died in Auckland on Tuesday last. Though not feeling well, he played for his club just a fortnight ago. Our sympathy is extended to the members of his family and to the Taupiri Club.
Otago Witness 25 January 1911
Lionel Percy Smith, a well-known chess player and cricketer, died at Devonport Private Hospital on the 21st ult. Deceased's end was attributed to an outbreak of typhoid fever in a Maori settlement situated on Mangamara Creek. The late Mr L. P. Smith was engaged in the timber industry in the Te Hee district.
NZ Chess Championships Results
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[2] Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NZG-19111220-0026-13