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Baker, Mccallum Are Women's Pairs Champs Zia and Fallenius Capture Sunday, November 25, 2007 Volume 80, Number 3 Daily Bulletin 80th Fall North American Bridge Championships Editors: Brent Manley and Paul Linxwiler Tucker’s dream come true: Zia and Fallenius the first Youth NABC capture LM Pairs Patty Tucker was ecstatic last concentrated on getting the word out Bjorn Fallenius and summer when the ACBL Board of about the tournament, the first of its Zia Mahmood, whose Directors approved the first Youth kind. previous experience as North American Bridge The Youth NABC is set for July partners occurred years Championships, scheduled for next 3-6 during the Atlanta Sectional. ago at rubber bridge in year in Atlanta. Any player who will be 19 or London, had a huge first That was just the first step, younger as of July 1, 2008, is final session and added however. Since July, she has eligible to participate. ACBL another good set in the membership is not a requirement. evening to win the Bobby Tucker has left nothing to Nail Life Master Pairs by chance in her quest to make nearly a board. everyone aware of the Youth NABC, On a 90 top, they sending postcards to every ACBL were ahead of the member who will be eligible (more Bobby Nail Life Master Pairs winners: Bjorn runners-up, Michael than 1000), contacting teachers and Fallenius and Zia Mahmood Prahin and Alex Perlin, sending e-mails to the web masters by about 78 matchpoints. The two made the date to play of every unit and district with a Fallenius said he and Zia played during the World Bridge Team home page. at the now-defunct St. James Bridge Championships in Shanghai, China, At this point, Tucker is confident Club in London “100 years ago.” last month. attendance at the tournament will be Continued on page 9 at least 200 youngsters, and she encourages those who are interested to pre-register. “We need an idea of Baker, McCallum are how many are coming so we can Continued on page 9 Women’s Pairs champs Lynn Baker and Karen McCallum parlayed a strong Seed Nos. 2, 5 & 8 game in the second final of the Smith Life Master Women’s Pairs to win the four-session fall in Senior KO contest by almost two boards. The round of 16 in the Senior Knockouts saw three upsets, with the This is the second time second-, fifth- and eighth-seeded teams exiting the event. Baker has won the Women’s The No. 2 seed led by Gene Simpson was defeated 117-93 by Jim Pairs (the first was in 2003 in Reiman’s squad (No. 15). Reiman’s lineup includes Dave Swarthout, Bill New Orleans when she played Arlinghaus, Jay Baum, Barry Schaffer and Bryan Storey. with Kerri Sanborn), but it was The No. 5 seed captained by Carolyn Lynch narrowly lost to the No. 12 the first time for McCallum. Winners of the Smith Life Master seed with Jim Kirkham at the helm, 138-136. Kirkham’s teammates are wife, Baker, a law professor at Women’s Pairs: Lynn Baker and Karen Corinne, Jack Bryant, Greg House, Jay Tipton and Linda Tipton. the University of Texas, Austin, McCallum. No. 8 Jeffrey Miller lost to the No. 9 squad led by Mike Kovacich, 134- and McCallum, who is a qualifying round in which they fulltime player and teacher, posted a 60. Kovacich played with Robert White, Jim Linhart, Sangarapil Mohan, placed fifth, the duo posted a total 57.82% score in the first final Claude Vogel and David Lindop. score of 1056.34. session and topped it off with a See page 14 for today’s pairings. In second with 996.02 was the 64.08% game in the second final. With their carryover from the Continued on page 9 Smoking reminder Players are reminded that smoking is not permitted anywhere within the San Francisco Marriott, including stairwells and emergency exits. Smoking is permitted outside the hotel only. Players found to be in violation of the no-smoking policy will automatically be penalized. Goodwill message I’m delighted to report that “Caddy, please” is Attending the check presentation from the ACBL Charity Foundation to the local Center for Bridge Education were student Michael Borgert, becoming a common call, indicating that players are more Tournament Chairman Bruce Blakely, student Lewis Geist, District 21 considerate of caddies in general. Board member Roger Smith, Mission High School assistant principal Caddymaster Jackie Matthews says “We all answer to Jennifer Fong and CBE President Richard Bellerose. (See page 2 for full ‘caddy,’ but we prefer to answer to our last name: Please.” story). Aileen Osofsky, Chairman National Goodwill Committee Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Sunday, Nov. 25 Tuesday, Nov. 27 9:30 am - Noon Board of Governors Meeting. Location: Yerba Buena 9 am - 12:30 pm Teacher Accreditation Program. (Pre-registration 9-15. required.) Location: Pacific I. 10 am - Noon Free Two-Hour Lesson. ACBL Accredited Teacher and 9:30 am - Noon NABC Advisory Committee Meeting. Location: Pacific G. Bridge Bulletin columnist Barbara Seagram will give a 10 am - Noon Breakfast with the Stars. Join eight world-class pairs for free two-hour lesson. Location: Club Room, 2nd floor. tips, tales and a sumptuous breakfast. $20 per person. 12:30 pm- 2 pm Happy Bridge. Location: Location: Club Room, 2nd floor. Location: Club Room. 11 pm - 1 am ACBL Patron Member Reception. Location: TBA. 10 am - Noon Senior Team Trials Meeting. Location: Pacific J. Monday, Nov. 26 Wednesday, Nov. 28 9 am - 12:30 pm Teacher Accreditation Program. (Pre-registration 9 am - 12:30 pm Teacher Accreditation Program. (Pre-registration required.) Location: Pacific I. required.) Location: Pacific I. 10 am - Noon Competition and Conventions Meeting. Location: 11 am - Noon Get Online with Bridge Base. Don't miss this opportunity Pacific J. to meet with Fred Gitelman, Bridge Base founder and the 10:30 am - creator of the ACBL's Learn to Play Bridge program. Find 12:30 pm Open Team Trials Meeting. Location: Pacific G. out how you can use this material for promotion and get a 5 - 7 pm ACBL Goodwill Committee Reception. Location: Club guided tour of the Bridge Base site and its outstanding Room. teaching features. Location: Pacific J. CELEBRITY SPEAKER PROGRAM Be sure to hear these free expert lectures at the San Francisco NABC. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Lectures are held daily at 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. 9:15 am Phillip Alder Balanced Hands: What Range and Why Sunday, Nov. 25 6:45 pm Zeke Jabbour 9:15 am Mel Colchamiro Winsome & Loathsome How to Play Like an Expert (Without Being One) 6:45 pm Ken Monzingo Thursday, Nov. 29 Hand Patterns 9:15 am Allan Mazer Monday, Nov. 26 Tell Your Partner Where to Go 9:15 am Bob Crossley 6:45 pm Kathy Venton Trump Management Help Your Defense: Give Partner Count 6:45 pm Dewy & Peg Cundiff The Ever Changing Hand Friday, Nov. 30 Tuesday, Nov. 27 9:15 am Haig Tchamitch 9:15 am Mike Flader Responding To a Takeout Double Ruling The Game 6:45 pm Ellen Kent 6:45 pm Larry Cohen Simple is Better Lawful Preemption LATE NIGHT / ENTERTAINMENT All entertainment will be in Golden Gate B unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Sunday, Nov. 25 10 am Breakfast with the Stars. Club Room, Marriott. SOLD OUT 11 pm Magician Norman Beck will dazzle the audience with his 5:45 pm - amazing act. 7:15 pm Magician Tom Nixon performs feats of prestidigitation. 11 pm Jim Anderson’s “Oldies and Goodies” piano performance. Monday, Nov. 26 11 pm Don’t miss Jim Anderson’s “Oldies and Goodies” piano Wednesday, Nov. 28 performance. 11 pm Magician Norman Beck. In honor of Junior Local bridge-teaching Day, Rose Meltzer hosted a reception for program receives Junior players last Charity grant evening. Among the dozens of attendees A program to promote bridge to high-school were (from left) Mike students in the Bay Area has received a $5000 Rice of Winston- grant from the ACBL Charity Foundation (see Salem NC, Meltzer, photo on page one). Erin Anderson of Roger Smith, District 21 representative on the Regina SK and ACBL Board of Directors, presented the $5000 to Vincent Demuy of the Center for Bridge Education (CBE) at a Laval QC. ceremony yesterday morning. CBE President Richard Bellerose accepted the grant on behalf of the organization which is already active in five public schools in San Francisco. With the help of bridge-playing teachers, administrators or local volunteers, dozens of high-school students are learning the game at their local high schools. Attention new Attendees at yesterday’s ceremony also Important notice for included volunteer bridge teacher Jim Leuker; Marriott guests Life Masters Balboa Heights High School students Michael The San Francisco Marriott will never ask for Players who attain the rank of Life Master Borgert (a junior) and Lewis Geist (a senior); and your credit card information or any other personal while attending the San Francisco NABC should Jennifer Fong, assistant principal at Mission High information over the phone. If the hotel needs any report their accomplishment to the Daily Bulletin School, who is also a bridge player and teacher. information, the staff will ask you to come to the office, located on the fourth floor of the Marriott Fong said that 20 students were part of the front desk. in Pacific B. program at Mission, and that a similar number Protect yourself: Do not provide your personal If the Daily Bulletin staff is not available, were playing at Balboa Heights.
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