Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, Friday, August 21, 1970 - Page 26
U.S. Chess Star Topped By 16-Yr. Old
Buenos Aires (AP)—Bobby Fischer, the U.S. chess star and winner of the recent city of Buenos Aires chess tournament, was beaten Thursday night by a 16-year-old amateur.
Carlos Garica Palermo reached his unexpected victory during an exhibition of simultaneous matches held by Fischer at a local sports club. Fischer played 25 matches and was defeated only by Garcia Palermo.