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From: colonel@sunybcs.UUCP (Col. G. L. Sicherman)
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Subject: Re: life masters
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Date: Sun, 15-Dec-85 16:36:37 EST
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> Matt, the term life master is certainly a bonifide chess category.  If it is 
> also used in bridge (real men don't play bridge) then fine.

The U.S.C.F. started awarding the title of "Life Master" only a few years
ago.  It was inspired by the corresponding title in contract bridge, which
has been around for eons.
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Col. G. L. Sicherman
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