AThe Baltimore Sun Baltimore, Maryland Monday, October 25, 1971 - Page 3
Fischer Win Leaves Only Point To Go
Buenos Aires (AP) — Bobby Fischer, of the United States, defeated Tigran Petrosian, of the Soviet Union, last night in their eighth chess game, giving the American a virtually insurmountable lead in the 12-game series.
Mr. Fischer now has won four games, including the last three, and Mr. Petrosian only one. The victory gives Mr. Fischer 5½ points to Mr. Petrosian's 2½, with 6½ points needed to win the tournament.
The victor will meet the world champion, Boris Spassky, of the Soviet Union, next spring for the title.
