"The Historian" wrote in message
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On Nov 14, 6:16 am, "Chess One" wrote:
I do not agree with Eric that chess
sponsorship is a philanthropic activity, only that it is usually so - and
that is because, albeit USCF has a paid staff, money comes from media,
and
media savvy sux!

Done right, just 1 hour of TV programming could fund the whole shebang.

I recall a TV program a couple of years ago broadcasting a match
between US and Russian players. If I remember correctly, Susan Polgar
played in it. Paul Truong and some non-entity were hosts. How much
money did that event make? Enough to fund a "shebang?"

sod off, Eyeore!- stop polluting chess threads with your trashing of
everything you don't understand

pi