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Hall of Fame Adds Five New Members Five All-Time Greats Were Inducted Into the Bridge Hall of Fame at Last Night’S Hall of Fame Dinner July 8-18, 2004 76th Summer North American Bridge Championships DAILY BULLETIN New York, New York Volume 76, Number 1 Friday, July 9, 2004 Editors: Brent Manley and Henry Francis Hall of Fame adds five new members Five all-time greats were inducted into the Bridge Hall of Fame at last night’s Hall of Fame dinner. Peter Weichsel made the grade in his first year of eligibility because of his amazing record. Jimmy Maier and Harold Harkavy, stars from many years ago, were recognized as the von Zedtwitz Award winners for their outstanding performances many decades ago. Amalya Kearse and Jeff Rubens were honored with the Blackwood Award for their tremendous contributions to the game. Also honored was Lynn Deas as the Sidney Lazard Jr. Sportsperson of the Year. Zia Mahmood did a great job as master of ceremonies. Peter Weichsel It was a family affair for Weichsel. On hand One of the game’s greatest partnerships – were his wife Marcia, his brother John and his two Alan Sontag, left, and Peter Weichsel, were children, and his two stepsons, Craig and Reed. The together again last night. Weichsel entered the Amalya Kearse, right, was inducted into the family is going to grow by one tomorrow – brother Bridge Hall of Fame and Sontag gave the Bridge Hall of Fame last night. She was John will marry Dee Stanton tomorrow. introduced by Jacqui Mitchell. introductory speech. Alan Sontag was due to be the introducer for Weichsel, but Zia preempted Sontag, saying, “Peter We want you! For is a fighter – he has never given less than his best.” Then Sontag took over. “He’s my favorite the CBS Early Show partner. We’re like an old married couple – married, Set your alarm clocks for Monday, July 12, divorced and then married again. Peter is fierce, when the ACBL, the NABC and all of our players intractable and tough.” will be featured on the CBS Early Show. Sontag told about the time he and Weichsel CBS is reserving a spot for bridge players in helped Al and Rita Rand to get to the semifinals of front of its outdoor broadcast plaza a few short the Spingold. Sontag thought sure there would be a blocks from the Hilton, at 59th Street and 5th Continued on page 3 Avenue. A CBS bus will pick up players who are unable Top GNT flight to walk to the station. The bus will be in front of the Hilton by 7:30 a.m. If you are walking, plan to be at CBS by 7:30 a.m. down to four CBS host Dave Price will talk about the NABC Teams captained by Malcolm Brachman, Ken and perhaps interview players if we show up in Scholes, Mark Dahl and Jim Mahaffey enter play force – at least 200 strong. CBS will also provide today in the semifinal round of the Grand National free coffee and donuts. Teams, Championship Flight. Be sure to wear your bridge-themed clothing, Jeff Rubens, right, accepts his plaque as a Brachman (District 16) will square off against and bring signs. The ACBL has set up a sign- new member of the Hall of Fame from Larry Scholes (19), while Dahl (6) will face Mahaffey making shop in the Morgan Suite on the second Cohen, who handled the introduction. (9). Brachman is playing with Bart Bramley, floor with cardboard, pens, cards and pips. The Sidney Lazard, Mike Passell and Eddie Wold. shop will be open until noon Sunday. Semifinals for Scholes’ teammates are Harry Steiner, Henry Lortz The NABC will be mentioned at the 8 a.m. and and Wayne Olrich. 8:30 a.m. time slots from coast to coast. Everyone Dahl is joined by David Butler, Alan Schwartz is welcome – players, family members and caddies. GNT, Flight A and Ai-Tai Lo. Mahaffey’s teammates are Gary Remember to call home and have your friends Teams from Districts 12, 25, 8 and 6 will Cohler, Michael Seamon, Jeff Meckstroth, Eric tape the show. square off today in the semifinal round of the Grand Rodwell and Barnet Shenkin. National Teams, Flight A. The squads, by captain, are Mark Leonard New Yorkers going (District 12), James Rasmussen (25), Michael 2 California teams Halvorsen (8) and Marshall Kuschner (6). still going in Flight B The pairings are Leonard versus Rasmussen strong in Flight C Two California teams are still in the chase for and Halvorsen against Kuschner. The event will New York teams from Districts 3 and 24 are the Grand Nationals Teams Flight B championship. conclude Saturday. ready for their quarterfinal matches this afternoon As eight teams begin their quarterfinal matches this in Flight C of the Grand Nationals. David Huber of afternoon, District 21, captained by Jim Leuker of Tarrytown NY, the District 3 captain, will lead his Family Feud – tonight San Francisco, will oppose the only Canadian team remaining – District 2, captained by Lino D’Souza squad against District 19, the only Canadian team Hosted by David Berkowitz and Larry of Burlington ON. District 22, headed by Sudheer remaining. District 24, headed by Ryan Connors of Cohen. Two matches are anticipated: the 2004 Helekar of Laguna Hills CA, will take on the Texas Chester NJ, will oppose District 13, a team from the Venice Cup team versus the audience, and the team from District 16, captained by Hua Yang of Chicago area. Connors is from New Jersey but his 2004 Bermuda Bowl team versus the audience, Plano TX. teammates are all New Yorkers. players’ schedules permitting. Questions were The other matches will pit District 4 It’s East vs. West as District 7 (the Carolinas) developed by Judy and Robin Kay. (Pennsylvania and New Jersey) against District 12 takes on District 21 (central California). The other It happens at 11:15 p.m. in the Trianon (Michigan) and District 9 (Florida) against District match pairs District 12 (Michigan) against District Ballroom on the third floor. 25 (western Massachusetts). 14 (Minnesota). Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Friday, July 9 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Newcomer Reception. Murray Hill Room. 9 a.m. - Noon. Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP) with Carol Mathews. New York Room. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Easybridge! Presenters update course. Presenters, is it time to renew your Easybridge! accreditation? Find out what’s 9:30 a.m. - Noon. ACBL Laws Commission. Hudson Room. new with Easybridge! in this two-hour session. Free. Green Room. 10 a.m. - noon. ACBL’s School Bridge Lesson Program. Join Charlotte Blaiss, Director of Junior Activities; Julie Greenberg, 5 p.m. - ACBLscore for beginners. Discover how you, as a club Director of Education, and Donna Compton, Education 6:30 p.m. director, can better serve your players, produce game Field Coordinator, for an informative session on teaching results more quickly and cater to special interests and in the schools and the school program funded by the ACBL requests with the ACBL’s outstanding scoring program. and the ACBL Educational Foundation. Free. Lincoln Free. Midtown Room. Room. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Junior Reception. Concourse A. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Better Bridge Accredited Teacher Course. Audrey Grant will and 7 p.m. - show you a new way to introduce bridge to the absolute Sunday, July 11 10 p.m beginner and demonstrate modern methods from her new 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Easybridge! Accredited Presenters Course. Marti Bridge Basics text. Make your students comfortable at Ronemus will present a continuing education course for duplicate or Internet games. Earn your Better Bridge club managers and teachers working with a bridge club. Accreditation this summer. Nine-hour course. Fee: $125 Learn some outstanding promotional ploys and a new way ($25 for TAP-accredited teachers). New York Room. of getting players into the game. Easybridge! is especially designed to grow newcomer duplicate games. Eight-hour 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Reception for teachers and club officials. This is the course. Fee: $50 (includes materials). Concourse B. ACBL’s “thank you” reception for the teachers and club (Continues Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) officials who work so hard to recruit and retain our members. All teachers are welcome, along with club 9 a.m. - Noon. Better Bridge Cruise Course. Audrey Grant will educate directors, managers and owners. Free. Concourse A. you on the ins and outs of being a successful teacher and game director on a cruise ship. An interesting morning Saturday, July 10 program for current and prospective teachers and directors. 9 a.m. - Noon. Renowned teacher and author Audrey Grant offers a fun Fee: $25 at the door. Lincoln Room. and free bridge lesson for intermediate and newer players. The Topic: Five Commonly Made Mistake — and How to 9:30 a.m. - Board of Governors meeting. All members of the ACBL Fix Them. Complete with handout. Gramercy Room. 11:30 a.m. Board of Governors are invited to attend the Summer NABC meeting to hear and discuss the motions approved 9:30 a.m. - Noon. ACBL Educational Foundation. Midtown Room. by the ACBL Board of Directors. Grand Ballroom. 9:45 a.m. ACBL Membership meeting. Open to all ACBL 9:30 a.m. - Noon. ACBL Laws Commission. Hudson Room. members. Grand Ballroom. 9:30 a.m. - Noon. ACBL Hall of Fame Committee. Lincoln Room. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Goodwill Committee reception. A special event for players who work to spread goodwill as members of the ACBL 10 a.m. - Noon Coffee with Carol. Join Carol Robertson, Director of Club National Goodwill Committee.
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