1881.
Début of Albert Frey. Union Square Rooms, N. Y. City, December 29, 1880, to January 5th.—Frey, Chas. Schaefer, Otis Field, and Joseph King were graduated from a preliminary tournament of nine into the one next following.
Second National Championship Tournament. Union Square Rooms, N. Y. City, January 6th.—Under amended rules. Winners of the five prizes were Wahlstrom, Frey, A. Morris, King, and Knight. Among the other four participants was Jacob Schaefer, beaten by Wahlstrom, Frey, and Knight.
Only Match for the New Emblem. Tammany Hall, N. Y. City, June 2d.—Money-stake, $250 a side, best in 41 games. W., 21; Frey, 18.
Frey vs. King. Tammany Hall, September 29th.—$250 a side. F., 21; K., 16.