From: Dick Iwakura <dickcon <at> MA <dot> KCOM <dot> NE <dot> JP>
Date: 3 nov 1998
Subject: 98' Java Shogi Tournamnet

Dear Java Shogi Fans:

As of today, we have received total 286 participants for
the coming tournament.

Class     Dan/Kyu               Numbers
-----     -------               --------
A         3D-5D                 58 players
B         1K-2D                 91
C         5K-2K                 70
D         6K-9K                 66

                     TOTAAL:   286 players
                     =======   ===========
Countries
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Japan........ 252       USA .........  16
Hong Kong....   4       Australia....   3
Sweden ......   3       Norway.......   2
Canada ......   2       Belgium......   1
Israel.......   1       Thailand.....   1
China .......   2

The closing date for your entry is on 5th November (Thursday).
We are expecting more participants from S.E. Asia such as Singapore,
Malaysia and also from Continental Europe.
There must be a lot of shogi players who may handle Internet.
Join us today for your development of shogi strength!!

Best regards / Dick Iwakura

http://www.patt.gr.jp/patt/tournament/98e.html

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