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The Other Mind Game So You Think You Know St. Louis Saturday, March 16, 2013 Volume 56, Number 2 Daily Bulletin 56th Spring North American Bridge Championships Editors: Brent Manley and Sue Munday So you think you know St. Louis Dutch players ahead Locals should have an easier time with this quiz 7. This scary actor was born in St. Louis in 1911 in Platinum Pairs than the many visitors to the city who came to play and starred in many horror movies, most of Dutch stars Marion Michielsen and Ricco van bridge. Test yourself on these 15 questions (there are which can be seen on late, late television. Prooijen finished the two qualifying sessions of the a couple of gimmes). Answers are on page 9. 8. You can thank St. Louis for this hotel amenity. Norman Kay Platinum Pairs with a carryover lead of 1. This sparking, bubbly beverage was invented in 9. Which type of school was first founded by Susan about 5.5 matchpoints. St. Louis and is still manufactured here. Elizabeth Blow in St. Louis in 1873? Both have North American championships to 2. One of the most famous World’s Fairs was 10. St. Louis is the first American city to host what their credit – Michielsen in the 2011 Marsha May held in St. Louis in what year? “Meet Me in St. major sports event? Sternberg Women’s Board-a-Match Teams, van Louis,” starring Judy Garland, was set during that 11. St. Louis is home to which of the famous horses? Prooijen in the 2008 von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs time. 12. Local News Anchor Makes it Big! This headline and the 2009 Spingold Knockout Teams. Their total 3. St. Louis boasts many famous writers. One of the could refer to which St. Louis news anchor, who of 373.18 was ahead of Richard Coren and Bobby most famous is this poet. made it to the big times by hosting a national Levin. In third, less than two matchpoints behind, 4. St. Louisans consume more of this condiment morning new show? were Jan and Chip Martel. than any other city in America. 13. Not many films are based in or about St. Louis, The event continues today with two semifinal 5. St. Louis boasts the tallest one of these – at 630 but this popular sci-fi action flick was filmed sessions, and concludes on Sunday. feet – in the U.S. mostly in St. Louis and released in 1981. 6. St. Louis has turned out more than its share of 14. Which of these institutions, located in St. Louis, famous musicians and singers but this one is is the oldest one west of the Mississippi? Massachusetts duo special. He was a member of the Doobie Brothers 15. Which Beatle sang a song called “Missouri Love back in the Seventies. Who is he? Company” with references to St. Louis? leading IMP Pairs Robert Lurie, Wayland MA, and John Hrones Jr., The other mind game Needham MA, start play today in the Lebhar IMP By Roger Lord Pairs with a score of 28, with several pairs nipping at Chess, a mind game that is their heels. almost as fascinating as bridge In second with two final sessions to play (but without the partnerships), has today are Joel Wooldridge, Astoria NY, and Kent been played universally for 1500 Mignocchi, Bronx NY. Their score of 24.41 is just years. Recently, chess has become ahead of the third-place pair of Lewis Gamerman, established in St. Louis. Westwood MA, and Robert McCaw, Sudbury MA. Thanks primarily to the The event started with 290 pairs, of which 156 interest and generosity of Jeanne qualified for the final. and Rex Sinquefield, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis has succeeded in attracting Kozlove leads national tournaments as well as providing area youths with a vital 10K Swiss educational resource. The team captained by Ellen Kozlove of In 2011, the World and U.S. Louisville KY enters play today in the 0-10,000 Chess Halls of Fame moved from Swiss Teams with a slim lead over a Minnesota Miami to a 15,900-square-foot Across the street from the World Chess Hall of squad. former historical residence, right across the street Fame is the Chess Club and Scholastic Center Kozlove is playing with Ralph Letizia, also from the Chess Club in the St. Louis Central West of St. Louis. The building selected to house of Louisville, Drew Cannell and Barbara Kasle. End. the club was built in 1897. The club, founded Kozlove’s carryover score is 29.61. The World Chess Hall of Fame is an “arts- in 2007, promotes scholastic chess across the In second with a score of 28.85 is the all- continued on page 5 greater St. Louis area. Minnesota squad of Kurt Schaeffer, Bob Balderson Jr., Richard Ekstrum and Thomas Holzer. In a tie for Travelin’ man the third position are teams led by Jim Johnson of Before he came to St. Louis for the Spring On his first trip San Diego CA and Don Kern of Bay Minette AL. NABC, Dave Hurst was in Key West FL playing to the U.S., in 1995, bridge. That’s a long way from Missouri, but Hurst – he played in a bridge Vanderbilt pre-registration a UK-born resident of Australia – is used to traveling tournament in San The deadline for registering for the Vanderbilt long distances. He is almost constantly on the move Bernardino CA. He Knockout Teams is Sunday at 8 p.m. Entries for the – and playing bridge at his many stops. mostly picks up partners event are being sold outside the Majestic Ballroom at The 66-year-old plans to pick up some partners at tournaments. He the Renaissance starting at 6:30 p.m. today. in St. Louis and see what happens. “I might try to get says he can play Acol some platinum points,” he says. “I don’t have any of – the preferred system Limerick contest those.” in Great Britain – Entries for the limerick contest must be received Born in Wigan, in the north of England, Hurst but knows Standard in the Daily Bulletin office (Aubert-Parkview on joined the Royal Air Force at age 16, serving for American well. the mezzanine level of the Renaissance) by 10 p.m. nine years as an aircraft mechanic. After leaving the Hurst says he likes bridge because it opens many on Sunday. Bridge and St. Patrick’s Day themes are service, he headed for South Africa, working for an doors for him as he travels the world. He especially preferred. aircraft service company. He stayed for three years, likes the bridge club in Pattaya, Thailand, about 100 returning to England for a brief stay. In 1981, he miles from Bangkok. “The competition at the club,” moved to Australia, where he has lived ever since. he says, “is very good.” His home base is in the Sydney area. Hurst will head for Vancouver when the NABC Goodwill Message Bridge entered his life about 1990, when he concludes, and he plans to take a train from western noticed a newspaper bridge column and thought the Canada to Toronto. From there, it will be back to game looked interesting. He found a copy of Card Wigan to visit his 94-year-old mother, Agnes. It is your responsibility that bridge remain the Play Technique by Victor Mollo and Nico Gardener Hurst says the nomadic lifestyle is just right for game you enjoy so much. and soaked it up. “That’s the bible,” he says. him: “I can do what I want when I want.” Sandy DeMartino, Goodwill Chair Page 2 Saturday, March 16, 2013 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March 17 JUNIOR DAY 10 am-Noon Board of Governors/ACBL General Membership Meeting. 8:30 am-Noon Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP), day two of three. All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to ACBL’s popular 10-hour seminar for people interested in attend the Spring NABC meeting. This meeting is also open to learning how to teach bridge successfully. (Renaissance, the general membership of the ACBL. (Renaissance, Majestic Benton Room) Ballroom) 9 am-Noon ACBL Educational Foundation meeting. (Renaissance, 10 am Free Bridge Lesson with Jerry Helms. Helms, well-known Washington Room) teacher and Bridge Bulletin columnist, presents a fun bridge 10 am-Noon ACBL Laws Commission meeting. (Renaissance, Flora lesson for intermediate and newer players. Helms’s lesson is Room – 21st floor)* followed by Bridge Plus+, a special game for 0-20 MP newer 10-11 am Club Manager and Teacher Q&A. Come by for coffee players. 14 boards, no card fee. (America’s Center, Room 240) and meet with members of the ACBL staff. This information session will be hosted by Carol Robertson, director of club Monday, March 18 and member services, and Bryan Delfs, education program GOODWILL DAY manager, who will answer your questions and share thoughts 10 am-Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Audrey Grant. Grant has an about club games, marketing tools and programs. Nicolas international reputation in the field of bridge education. Her Hammond will be in attendance to answer questions about vision and commitment have been key to the success of her the new ACBLscore+ that is in development. (Renaissance, official Better Bridge series textbooks, TV shows, lectures, Portland Room) the Better Bridge magazine and the Better Bridge Teacher 10 am-Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Audrey Grant. Grant has an Accreditation Program. Grant’s lesson is followed by Bridge international reputation in the field of bridge education.
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