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Chicago NABC Director Course Graduates July 23-August 2, 1998 70th Summer North American Bridge Championships Chicago Vol. 70, No. 2 Saturday, July 25, 1998 Editors: Henry Francis and Paul Linxwiler DAILYRobertBob “Dish” Dischner J. Dischnerof Santa Ana CA, retired BULLETINCalifornia vs. Texas National Tournament Director, died July 17. He was 77. The inWest andGNT the South A triumphed final in the semi- Born in Nebraska on Aug. 25, 1920, Dischner finals of Flight A of the Grand National Teams. moved to Santa Ana during the Depression and never The District 22 team from California wiped out the left. He served four years (1941-1945) in the Marine District 3 team from New York and New Jersey, Corps during World War II and worked for the U.S. 201-96. The Texas team representing District 16 Post Office from 1945 to 1972. had a tougher time against the Illinois team repre- Dischner had a brief fling as a player after the senting District 13, coming from behind to win, war but he soon became interested in tournament di- Patron Member Jack Paulus and expert Billy Miller. 135-83. California and Texas will square off in recting. He directed at his first tournament in July today’s final. 1950. The Flight B final is more than national -- it’s Dischner was added to the ACBL national staff international. The District 1 team from Quebec will in 1972. He retired Dec. 31, 1985 but directed six Patron Member play District 6 (Maryland and Virginia) in today’s fi- tournaments during the first half of 1986 before cut- nal. ting back. The host district, District 13, will compete in the Charles MacCracken, National Tournament Di- playsJack Paulus with was excited Dear when he heardBilly that he Flight C final, opposing the District 12 squad from rector who was ACBL Tournament Division Man- had won the drawing that pairs a Patron Member with Michigan. ager in 1986, remembered Dischner as “never out a bridge personality to play in the Charity Pairs game District 3 jumped into a 7-IMP lead in the first of sorts. He always had a friendly smile. He had a at each NABC. “I couldn’t believe it, but I was really quarter, but that was completely obliterated in the sec- tremendous work ethic. It was very hard for him looking forward to it,” said Paulus, a resident of De- ond canto, won by California, 50-9. California got not to be busy.” troit who is employed in the tool and die business. another 55 in the third quarter while holding New His partner for the contest was none other than York-New Jersey to 28. This made the final canto expert player and teacher Billy Miller, perhaps best almost meaningless. known for his Dear Billy column that appears in the On the winning team are Ross Grabel, Hun- Bridge Bulletin. tington; Jon Wittes, Claremont; Mark Itabashi, Granovetter text is Miller graciously stepped in for fellow expert Murrieta; Fred Hamilton, Fresno, and Gene Larry Cohen, who normally plays with the Patron Simpson, Redlands. The BookAmerican Bridge of theTeachers Year Association, the Member but who was competing in the Grand Na- Illinois jumped out to a 19-point leader over the professional organization dedicated to developing and tional Teams. Miller, aware of the situation, recounts first 16 boards, then saw Texas reduce that margin to promoting teacher excellence, held its annual con- the following humorous story when he went to get 2 IMPs at the half. Texas then turned on the power, vention here in Chicago direcly prior to the NABC. the entry: holding Illinois to 23 IMPs the rest of the way while The organization announced the winners of the “I walked up to the selling table and I said, ‘Hi, piling up 33 in the third quarter and 44 more over the ABTA Awards which recognize outstanding bridge I’m Larry Cohen. I’m playing in the Charity Pairs final 16 deals. On the winning team are Bobby books. The 1998 winner in the advanced category is with the Patron Member’. A lady next to me in line Goldman, Highland Village; John Sutherlin, Malcolm Forgive Me Partner by Matt and Pamela Granovetter. said, ‘Oh my God! You’re Larry Cohen? I’ve read all Brachman and Mike Passell, Dallas, and Eddie Wold, Easy Bridge --- The Comic Book by Edith McMullin your books!’ I hastily corrected myself and said, ‘No, Houston. was the winner in the beginner/student category. I was joking. I’m really Billy Miller’, and the lady The team listings for the finalists in Flights B The winner of the Appelebasket Award, given for said, ‘Oh my God! You’re Billy Miller? I’ve read all and C are printed on page 11. the best teaching tip, was Harry Lampert. your articles!...’” The scores by quarters in the Flight A semifi- Five professional teachers were elevated to Paulus and Miller had a 48% game, but Paulus nals: “ABTA Master Teacher”. This title requires 100 hours said, “I really enjoyed myself. He’s a wonderful man 12 34 of classroom teaching, three years as a member of to play with.” Dist. 3 46 53 81 96 the ABTA and successfully passing ABTA testing Miller was equally complimentary: “Fun-wise, Dist.22 39 89 144 201 criteria. This year’s Master Teachers are Kathy it was great. Our defense was very effective. Jack is Betham of Tulsa OK, Carolyn Hodal of Chico CA, good signaller, and if I set the defense, he followed 12 34 Joanne Humphrey of Fort Smith AR, Ed Layton of perfectly. Jack’s bidding got us a great score on this Dist. 16 17 58 91 135 San Diego CA and Mary Moss of Gaithersburg MD. Continued on page 8 Dist. 13 36 60 66 83 All in the Family Playing in the Saturday evening Board-a-Match teams was a squad that had a rather unusual makeup. Three generations of the Suciu family (pronounced soo-choo) all played together, along with one other member of their family. Nick Suciu III, IV and V, as well as Nick IV’s brother-in- law Kevin Comins, made up the well-related team. Nick III, 83, began playing “around 1960". He is a retired manufacturing engineer. Nick IV, 55, is a purchasing director for the American College of Pathologists near Chicago. “I learned to play bridge from my folks. I’ve been playing about 35 years,” he said adding, “I’m proud of my father, who earned all of his gold points after the age of 80.” Nick V, 28, is currently studying to become an actuary. “I’ve been playing four years. My father showed me how to play.” Comins, who is retired employee from the city of Flint MI, noted that he was Nick IV’s original bridge partner in the early Sixties. The team finished a close second in the event, winning 16 The family that plays together: Nick Suciu V, IV, III and brother-in-law Kevin Comins. They came of the 24 boards. First place was 16 1/2. in second in the Stratified Board-a-Match Teams. Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS Poor contract, Saturday,Junior JulyDay 25 Tom Foxgreat and Walt Schafer result of the District 13 team from Illinois weren’t proud of their 7ª contract on 9 a.m. - Noon Bridge America Directors’ Course, Part I. $50 for BA members; $80 for this deal from their Flight A Grand National Teams non-members. Conference Room 4-J. quarterfinal, but they were ecstatic about the result. 10 a.m. - Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Peg and Dewy Cundiff, Williford Room. Teachers Dlr: South A 10 8 7 5 are welcome to help out or observe as Peg and Dewy entertain our new-to- « Vul: E-W ªA 4 duplicate players with a free lesson designed to make them comfortable A Q 6 5 playing in the I/N games here. © ¨K Q 10 a.m. - Noon Coffee with Jane Johnson, manager of the ACBL club-membership K Q J 2 9 department, Conference Room 4-K. « « ª5 3 ª8 7 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Novice Speakers Program -- Ken Monzingo: Thinking Bridge, K J 10 3 9 7 2 Williford Room. Monzingo, San Diego, is the managing editor of the © © ¨8 4 2 ¨J 10 9 7 6 5 3 Contract Bridge Forum, the monthly publication of districts 17, 20, 21 and 6 4 3 22. He is a frequent editor of Daily Bulletins at western regionals. « ªK Q J 10 9 6 2 Monzingo, a theatrical press agent for national touring shows, was the 8 4 entertainment chairman of the 1994 San Diego NABC. A Diamond Life © ¨A Master with numerous regionals wins, he is also a member of the National Even if the diamond finesse works, there are only Goodwill Committee. 12 tricks. Shafer and Fox climbed all the way to the 5 - 6:30 p.m. Reception for Intermediate/Novice players, Williford Room. Special guests heart grand slam, unaware of the duplication of val- will be former world champions Eric Rodwell and Kathie Wei-Sender. ues in the club suit. Neither was particularly anxious 5 - 7 p.m. Seminar: Using the Computer for Teachers/Clubs with Lynn Berg. No fee to offer the bidding. (purchase of course materials is optional). Watch big-screen demonstrations West could have led the «K, but he opted for a and learn how to use your computer for advertising, teaching, playing, trump, not at all an uncommon lead against a grand scoring and more. slam.
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