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Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Volume 87, Number 6 Daily Bulletin 87th North American Bridge Championships [email protected] Paul Linxwiler and Brent Manley Gold medals for the real winners Nearly two years after having to accept silver gold medals for winning the d’Orsi Senior Trophy medals for an event they felt they won, the Carolyn despite mounting evidence during the event that Lynch team received the coveted symbols of their two members of the team were using illegal signals. triumph at the Hilton Chicago. An investigation by the World Bridge Federation The presentation on Monday ended nearly two confirmed that the signaling had been going on and years of waiting for Lynch, Mike Passell, Roger the German team was stripped of the championship, Bates, Marc Jacobus and Eddie Wold. elevating the Lynch team from runners-up to At the 41st World Bridge Championships in champions. It was Lynch’s first world championship. Bali, Indonesia, in 2013, a German team accepted A presentation acknowledging the win took place during last year’s Red Bull World Bridge Series championships in Sanya, China, but the American players had to wait to receive their gold medals. The informal medal ceremony in Chicago was a bittersweet moment for the team because of the Winners of the Truscott/USPC Senior Swiss absence of Garey Hayden, Teams: seated, Melvin Marcus, Rena Lieberman their friend and teammate and Robert Lurie; standing, John Hrones Jr., in Bali. Hayden, 70, died Haven Sharaf and Bill Irvine. unexpectedly on Feb. 5. “Garey and I were Sharaf squad rallies good friends,” said Lynch, first-time world champion. to win Senior Swiss She said she and Hayden corresponded regularly via Trailing by 2 victory points with a round to Present for the medal presentation at the Hilton Chicago on Monday the Internet. play in the Truscott/USPC Senior Swiss Teams, the night: District 24 Director Al Levy, Roger Bates, Marc Jacobus, Carolyn all-Massachusetts squad captained by Haven Sharaf Lynch, Mike Passell, Eddie Wold, NPC Donna Compton, World Bridge Passell said his longtime came through with a good last round to pull out the Federation President Gianarrigo Rona and U.S. Bridge Federation friend and frequent partner win by 1.53 VPs when the leading team managed President Howard Weinstein. continued on page 13 only a tie in their final match. The winners finished with 124.14 VPs to 122.61 for the team led by Rick Roeder. Playing to win for Alzheimer’s The win was the first North American By Darbi Padbury championship for each member of the team. With the Last night, the Alzheimer’s Association held success. While many of the club owners were unable win, Bill Irvine, of Quincy, and Melvin Marcus, of a reception to celebrate the ACBL’s success in to attend, they sent representatives to accept the Waltham, became Grand Life Masters. fundraising for The Longest Day. To date, more than accolades on their behalf. The rest of the team was Sharaf, of Danvers; $675,000 has been raised in 2015 by bridge players For the third consecutive year, Sagamore Bridge Rena Lieberman, North Easton; Robert Lurie, to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Club in Syossett NY was the leading fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association CEO Harry Johns the event, bringing in $127,944. Bridge Club of continued on page 13 addressed the crowd and thanked them for their Atlanta was second in funds raised with $66,766, and continued support. Johns also touched on the St. Louis Bridge Center was third with $34,176. Mostly quiet day in correlation between the game of bridge and staying Additionally, Pebble Creek Duplicate Bridge healthy. continued on page 13 Spingold round of 64 “There is strong Form prevailed for the most part in the Spingold evidence that social and Knockout Teams round of 64 on Monday. The brain engagement is a highest seed to be knocked out was No. 16, captained positive factor in reducing by Vinita Gupta and featuring two strong pairs – Bart cognitive decline. Playing Bramley-Lew Stansby and Morten and Dennis Bilde, bridge has real potential members of the winning Vanderbilt team in 2013. to be positive for people’s Gupta lost 103-99 to the No. 49 seed, captained by health. The effect bridge Allen Kahn of New York City. players are having through No. 18 Rose Meltzer was beaten 133-81 by The Longest Day truly has impact in the outcomes continued on page 13 against Alzheimer’s disease.” Johns and ACBL Chief Baker, Bjerkan in Executive Robert Hartman recognized the many bridge Alzheimer’s Association CEO Harry Johns receives a check for $675,000 Wagar final clubs that were integral from ACBL Chief Executive Robert Hartman. The funds were raised by Teams captained by Lynn Baker and Cheri to The Longest Day’s clubs across ACBL for special events on The Longest Day. Bjerkan will face off today in the final of the Wagar Women’s Knockout Teams. Goodwill Message Bjerkan (Rozanne Pollack, Pam Wittes and ATTENDANCE Be nice to your partner, Ljudmila Kamenova) defeated the Phyllis Fireman opponents and tournament directors, squad 107-94 to get to the final. through Tuesday as well as courteous to hotel staff. Baker (Karen McCallum, Kerri Sanborn, Irina Sandy DeMartino, Chair Levitina, JoAnna Stansby and Pamela Granovetter) 8096.5 tables Aileen Osofsky ACBL Goodwill knocked off the Sylvia Moss (npc) squad 133-101. Committee Page 2 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Wednesday, August 12 Thursday, August 13 9 am-noon Club Director Refresher Course. Second day of the 4:30–7:30 Restaurant Bus Tour: Chinatown. continuing education seminar. Must attend both sessions. Sunday, August 16 Lake Michigan Room, 8th Floor. TBA Peter Pender Memorial Vugraph Theater. Location TBD. 4:30–7:30 Restaurant Bus Tour: Greektown. CELEBRITY SPEAKER PROGRAM Be sure to attend these free lectures by some of the best-known players and Thursday, August 13 teachers in the game. All of these presentations will take place in Salon B on the 9:15 am Ellen Kent How to Bid a Minor-suit Slam: lower level. Minorwood Wednesday, August 12 6:45 pm Harriette Buckman Rights and Responsibilities 9:15 am Joshua Donn Misfits Friday, August 14 6:45 pm Robert Todd Preempts 9:15 am Lisa Berkowitz Playing to Trick One 6:45 pm Jeff Hand Playing these Notrump Contracts ENTERTAINMENT and HOSPITALITY Don’t miss the great treats offered every night at 10:30 on the lower level and in Thursday, August 13 the foyer of the International Ballroom on the second floor. Sandwiches: Ham and Havarti; turkey and Swiss Wednesday, August 12 Friday, August 14 Grilled bratwurst on poppy seed buns Wraps: Turkey with provolone and cranberry mayonaise; vegetable (gluten free) Chicago Restaurant Tour A taste of Chicago Bot power! Wednesday, August 12 With some of the best restaurants in the world and The 19th World Computer-Bridge Championship ethnic cuisines from every region around the globe, will take place August 10–15 in conjunction with Greektown Chicago has good reason to be proud of its dining the Chicago NABC. Eight of the top bridge-playing Culture doesn’t get much deeper in Chicago than variety. The local tournament organizers have cooked robots from around the world will compete in the six- what you will find in the Greektown neighborhood up a wonderful way for players to sample some of the day event. Entrants come from Denmark, France (2), near Adams and Halsted Streets. foods that Chicago is famous for. Germany, Japan, Netherlands (2) and the U.S. A shuttle bus will run in continuous loops from A restaurant food bus will run in continuous loops The format consists of a 32-board round-robin, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm from the Hilton to Greektown, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm to four of the most popular with the top four robots advancing to the knockout where you’re on your own to pick an eatery. Enjoy areas, where you’re on your own to pick an eatery: stage. Each team consists of four identical robots. the authentic flavors and friendly service at these Thursday, August 13 The robot championship was established by the establishments: Chinatown (Cermack and Wentworth Avenues) ACBL in 1996. The World Bridge Federation signed Athena Greek Restaurant Look for more details, including the local on as a co-sponsor in 1999. The contest is held Greek Islands committee’s favorite restaurants, in the Tuesday, annually at a major bridge event – either an NABC or Parthenon Restaurant Wednesday and Thursday Daily Bulletins. a WBF World Championship. Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna The computer-bridge championship is Santorini Greek Restaurant coordinated by Al Levy, who serves on the ACBL Board of Directors and the WBF Executive Council. New Electronic Levy also maintains the official website at www.computerbridge.com. There you will find the Device Policy 19-year history of the event as well as articles, results The ACBL Board and play records. of Directors revised the Spectators are welcome to drop by the Marquette Electronic Device Policy Room on the 3rd floor. at its meetings last week. The new policy goes into effect immediately. Wanted: Associate Editor 1.11.1 The electronic The Bridge Bulletin magazine is device policy at Bridge Bucks and conducting a search for a talented NABCs allows candidate for the position of Associate players to bring check cashing Bridge Bucks and check cashing services will Editor. In addition to writing and editing, electronic devices into the playing area. be available on the Lobby Level next to bridge the Associate Editor is involved in layout Except for health-related equipment and/ registration.