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Friday, July 30, 2010 Volume 82, Number 8 Daily Bulletin 82nd North American Bridge Championships Editors: Brent Manley, Paul Linxwiler and Dave Smith Dinkin (npc) wins Wagar Kamel, Jacob set pace in Fast Pairs Nagy Kamel of Plano TX and Dan Jacob of in razor-close final Vancouver BC posted the top score in the opening Lynn Baker’s round of the NABC+ Fast Open Pairs. Kamel and team (with non-playing Jacob scored 63.66% in the afternoon session and captain Sam Dinkin) followed up with a 64.62% in the evening. overcame a 45-IMP In second are Richard Logan of Diamondhead deficit from the first MS and Jay Segarra of Ocean Springs MS. quarter to win the final Of the 196 pairs that entered the event, 104 of the Wagar Women’s made the cut to today’s two-session final. Knockout Teams by 2 IMPs against Valerie Meyers has lead Westheimer’s squad. in Mixed BAM The final score: Dinkin The team captained by Jill Meyers took the 125, Westheimer 123. lead after two qualifying sessions in the newly Dinkin’s lineup renamed Richard Freeman Mixed Board-a-Match was Baker, Karen Teams. McCallum, Kerri Meyers, playing with Lew and JoAnna Stansby Sanborn, Irina Levitina, and Gary Cohler, enters today’s final two sessions Beth Palmer and Lynn with a carryover score of five. Tied for second with Deas. The same squad a carryover of 3.4 are teams led by Sheila Ekeblad won the Wagar in 2008. and Les Bart. Playing for Winners of the Wagar Women’s KO Teams: Karen McCallum, Lynn Baker, Westheimer were Disa Beth Palmer, Lynn Deas (seated), Irina Levitina, npc Sam Dinkin and Kerri Eythorsdottir, Mildred Sanborn. Spingold now in Breed, Marinesa Letizia rallied to trail by just 6 IMPs at the half, 71-65. semifinal round Westheimer, however, maintained a small lead and Betty Ann Kennedy. In a day of wild deals, two of the quarterfinal Down 59-14 after the first quarter, Dinkin continued on page 5 matches in the Spingold Knockout Teams were settled by a total of 8 IMPs, as the squads captained by Romain Zaleski and Rose Meltzer advanced to Three TDs honored today’s semifinals. In the match between Meltzer and the Aubrey by peers, ACBL continued on page 5 Three tournament directors – Nancy Boyd, earlier in the week. Four teams left Matt Smith and Jean Molnar – have been In announcing recognized for exceptional contributions to the the winners, PTDA in Mini-Spingold I game and the organization. Commissioner of Teams captained by Jim Russell, Matt Cory, Boyd and Smith were selected by their peers in Elections Terry Morrie Kleinplatz and Adam Parrish will do battle the Professional Tournament Directors Association Lavender described today in the semifinal round of the 0-5000 Mini- for the Tom Weeks and Fred Friendly awards, Weeks winner Boyd Spingold I. respectively. Molnar received the Jane Johnson as a “techno-weenie,” Russell, the original No. 1 seed, will face Cory. Award for exceptional customer service among a designation Boyd Kleinplatz will oppose Parrish. TDs. acknowledged as Russell had an easy time against the McKenzie The Tom Weeks award goes to the TD who accurate. Myers team, winning 144-44. Kleinplatz and exhibits extraordinary professionalism. The The San Ramon Parrish also cruised, defeating Marsha Platnick and Fred Friendly Award goes to the TD who best CA resident said, “I Eugene Hung, respectively. Matt Smith exemplifies the spirit exhibited by the late Paul am a bit of a Cory trailed the Randy Thompson squad by 27 Stehley, known as Fred Friendly for his dedication closet geek. I entering the fourth quarter but rallied for a 131-126 to making tournaments fun for players. The know Windows victory. selections were revealed at the PTDA meeting quick keys and I do a lot of “Micro” Spingold final: Excel spread Gu vs. Callaham sheets.” The squads captained by Jennifer Gu and Steve A TD since Callaham will face off in the final of the Mini- 1972, Boyd has Spingold II 0-1500 KO Teams. Gu’s team includes been a full- Belinda Gu, Jonathan Pines and Adam Portley. time ACBL Callaham is playing with David Schulman, Patrick employee Corn and Megan Corn. since the late Gu won its semifinal match against Richard Nineties. Polangin’s team in three quarters, 119-52. Callaham Boyd, who triumphed against John Christensen’s squad in the plays bridge semi, 120-94. whenever her schedule Goodwill message permits, said Jeff Johnston and Jean Molnar Today I might meet a new her job is friend. continued on page 5 Nancy Boyd and Terry Lavenders enjoyable in I might learn a new play. I might have a few laughs. I should have a good day! Attendance: 8931 tables Aileen Osofsky 1926-2010 National Goodwill Committee Chairman Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS All events will be held in the Marriott Friday, July 30 Saturday, July 31 10 am-noon Bridge Classes Just for Parents. One class for beginners, 10 am-noon. Bridge Classes Just for Parents. One class for beginners, another for those who know the basics. Location: Mardi another for those who know the basics. Location: Mardi Gras Ballroom, Salon E. Gras Ballroom, Salon E. 11:45 a.m. Louis Sachar book signing. Join Louis Sachar as he signs 4-6 pm Youth NABC reception. Room: Mardi Gras. copies of his latest book, The Cardturner. Location: Grand 1-6 pm Vugraph. Room: Galerie 1-2, 2nd floor. Ballroom foyer, 3rd floor. 8 pm-Midnight CELEBRITY SPEAKER PROGRAM Be sure to hear these free expert lectures in the Galerie 4-6. Saturday, July 31 Friday, July 30 9:15 a.m. Barry Harper The 30-Point Deck 9:15 a.m. GS Jade Barrett The Learning Curve 6:45 p.m. Jeff Roman The Difference Between Pairs and 6:45 p.m. Ellen Kent Parameters of Preempts Teams ENTERTAINMENT / FOOD Marriott: Hospitality will be in the 3rd Floor Foyer following the evening Sheraton session. Friday, July 30 Friday, July 30 Late night Ice Cream Bars Between sessions Granola/Nutri-Grain Bars Entertainment: The Jefferson Performing Arts Society in Galerie 1-2, 2nd floor after the evening session. Saturday, July 31 Saturday, July 31 Between sessions Pralines Late night Penne Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken and Vegetables Sunday, August 1 4:30-6 pm Homemade Pralines Electronic Device Policy Festina lente A name to remember The electronic device policy is revised as By Barry Rigal By Barry Rigal follows: This declarer play problem came up in the The name Platnick has become more famous 1. For all NABC+ rated second-round Vanderbilt Knockout Teams match in the world of bridge since Brian was part of the events at NABCs: Electronic between my team and James Cayne’s. U.S. team that narrowly missed qualifying for the devices, including but not Bermuda Bowl this summer (they will have another limited to, phones, cameras, Dlr: South ♠ 10 5 chance next year). PDAs, and others capable of Vul: E-W ♥ K J 8 4 2 Brian comes from a bridge-playing family. sending or receiving electronic ♦ K Q 5 Mother Marsha and brother David played in the communication are excluded from the playing ♣ A 10 4 0-5000 Spingold and produced the following gem. areas during any session of play. This does not Marsha asked Brian how much he would need apply to health-related equipment. ♠ A Q 3 to double a slam. “Would you think that A K Q 2. For all events at an NABC other ♥ A 7 5 in spades diamonds and hearts would suffice?” than a NABC+ rated event: Except for ♦ A J 6 4 2 Brian thought it might, but he was wrong. See for health-related equipment, or by permission of the ♣ 8 5 yourself (spots approximate): Director-in-Charge of the tournament, cell phones, Dlr: West ♠ 10 audible pagers or similar equipment may not be West North East South Vul: E-W ♥ 9 8 6 4 3 operated or operable in any manner in the playing 1NT ♦ J 8 2 area during a session of play. Any such equipment 3♣ 3♦ (1) Pass 4♥ ♣ Q J 9 3 must not be visible during the session. Sponsoring All Pass ♠ A K Q 6 ♠ 5 organizations of other ACBL-sanctioned events are (1) Transfer to hearts. ♥ J 10 ♥ A K Q 7 5 2 encouraged to adopt a similar policy. On the lead of the ♣K, Bryan Maksymetz won ♦ A K Q 9 7 5 ♦ 10 6 4 3 3. These restrictions in numbers 1 and 2 above the ace and immediately cashed the ♥A and ♥K, ♣ 2 ♣ 5 4 apply to all pairs, team members, captains, coaches, finding East with two trump tricks. He then ran ♠ J 9 8 7 4 3 2 play recorders (except those designated by ACBL) the diamonds. East could ruff in but had no club ♥ — and kibitzers and are in force throughout any actual to lead. He played back a spade, but Maksymetz ♦ — playing session or segment of play. rose with the ace and played a fourth diamond to ♣ A K 10 8 7 6 4. A violation of any of the restrictions in pitch dummy’s spade. East could ruff with his last West North East South numbers 1 and 2 above will result in a disciplinary trumps but all declarer had to lose from there was 1♦ Pass 1♥ 2NT penalty of one full board (12 IMPs at that form a club. 5♦ Pass Pass 5♠ of scoring) for the first offense.
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