Promoting Go in the UK and beyond

British Go Journal No. 14. June 1971. Page 3.

Various announcements omitted.

Bristol News (from the 37th Newsletter)

The Bristol Go Stone has been won by Mike Cumpstey.

Oxford-Reading Match

Reading Go Club visited Oxford on 5th May, and soundly defeated their hosts by 6 matches to none, in spite of playing White on 5 boards.

Bob Hitchens Promoted to Sho dan

After his 5-1 record at the Leeds Congress, including the defeat of 4 opponents of 1st and 2nd dan status, the Committee promoted Bob Hitchens from 1st kyu to Sho dan. Bob is Treasurer of the Association and of the London Go Club.

Bristol-Cheltenham Match

Ten members of the Bristol Go Club visited Cheltenham Civil Services Club on 16th May and each played two matches with Cheltenham players, including John Cock, Sho dan. Bristol came out in front by 15 matches to 5.