November 18-November 28, 1999 Boston, Massachusetts Vol 73, No. 5 Tuesday, November 23, 1999 Editors: Henry Francis and Paul Linxwiler Shugart wins Open Board-a-Match The multi-national squad captained by Rita Shugart power made a strong showing in the second final ses- posted a huge first final session to cruise to victory in sion, but were unable to catch the Shugart squad. the Open Board-a-Match Teams last night with a score Nickell’s teammates were Richard Freeman, Jeff of 41.52. Meckstroth, Eric Rodwell, Bob Hamman and Paul Shugart, of Pebble Beach CA, played with top in- Soloway. The Nickell team has been the bridesmaid ternationalists Andrew Robson of England and Carmel twice in this event, finishing second in the last year’s CA, Tony Forrester of England and Geir Helgemo of Open Board-a-Match in Orlando. Norway. The fearsome foursome are the defending This is the second NABC victory for Shugart and Reisinger champions and have had several high fin- partner Robson. For Forrester, this is the third NABC ishes in recent NABC team events. title. He and Helgemo won the 1998 Open Pairs I in Winners of the Open Board-a-Match: Andy Robson, The team captained by Nick Nickell finished sec- Reno. Helgemo has a fourth NABC win, the 1997 North Rita Shugart, Geir Helgemo and Tony Forrester. ond with a score of 39.39. Nickell’s perennial super- American Swiss Teams. Baker takes Womens BAM The team captained by Lynn Baker took first-place McCallum and Zia Mahmood. honors in the Women’s Board-a-Match last evening. “In San Antonio I had Zia, but today I had five Baker, of Austin TX, led the six-bagger that included Zias,” said Baker as she and her teammates toasted Tobi Sokolow, also of Austin, Karen McCallum of the victory. Sokolow, McCallum, Meyers, Montin and Exeter NH, Jill Meyers of Santa Monica CA, Randi Seamon-Molson each have multiple NABC victories. Montin of Napa CA and Janice Seamon-Molson of In second place was the squad of Susan Miller of Miami FL. Boca Raton, Jo Morse of West Palm Beach FL, Bar- This is the third NABC victory for Baker, who won bara Sion of Las Vegas NV and Suzy Burger of West the Women’s Swiss Teams in 1998 and the Mixed Bloomfield MI. Women’s Board-a-Match victors Lynn Baker, Karen Board-a-Match Teams at this year’s Summer NABC The Baker team was first with a score of 33.33, McCallum, Tobi Sokolow, Janice Seamon-Molson (with in San Antonio playing with Matt Granovetter, Karen while the Miller quartet was second with 32.29. daughter Jennifer Molson), Jill Meyers and Randi Montin. Joan Weinrott named as 2000 Goodwill Member Joan Weinrott of Bryn Mawr PA yesterday was quality of the game and the comfort of the players than named ACBL Goodwill Member of the Year for 2000. Joan Weinrott. But, even more importantly, she is the Goodwill Committee Chairman Aileen Osofsky, in embodiment of class and refinement. Her all-round making the announcement, told of the unselfish efforts demeanor sets lofty ideals and standards for all the Weinrott has made in the promotion and advancement bridge world to follow. If her love and enthusiasm for of bridge. the game and her exemplary behavior both at and away Over the years those honored seldom have been from the table were catching, the world of bridge would present to accept the honor, but Weinrott was right there be a much better place for all of us.” But being there wasn’t easy. She got up at 5:30 a.m. to Another nominator also spoke highly of Weinrott: ACBL Goodwill Member of the Year Joan Weinrott, go to the Philadelphia Airport only to discover that her “In her quiet and unassuming way, Joan is always im- second from left, with Goodwill Committee co- plane was canceled because of fog. She went to a dif- portantly involved in the background guiding those chairmen Judy Kay, George Rosenkranz, Carol ferent airline, and they were able to get her here on a having the official status or in actually taking charge Sanders and chairman Aileen Osofsky. late-morning flight. when matters become difficult. Her services vary from “I’m overwhelmed,” said Weinrott. “I knew I was making everyone feel welcome at all events, dealing Microsoft Senior KO a nominee, but I never expected to be the special Good- with hotels and negotiating contracts, teaching bridge will member.” and often smoothing feathers. She is unselfishly de- The quarterfinal round of the Microsoft Senior One of those who nominated her had this to say: “I voted to bridge.” Knockout Teams begins today. Winners from can think of no one who has so magnanimously given She will be awarded a plaque signaling her achieve- yesterday’s action include the top-seeded squad more of herself in countless ways to improve both the ment. The other nominees will receive certificates. captained by Mike Levine, who won easily 208- 126. Levine will square off against Richard Budd’s team who won their previous match 157-74. The Rosenkranz, Schleifer #2 seed led by Hamish Bennett also advanced, 139- 102. Other winners, by team captain and respec- tive winning scores, are: Jan Nathan, who won 118- named to Hall of Fame 110; Marc Low, who won 122-103; Jim Sternberg, The ACBL Hall of Fame Committee announced 160-54; Louise Childs, 145-108; and Jack Coleman, this week that George Rosenkranz and Meyer 143-105. Schleifer will be the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. Rosenkranz, 83, was named as this year’s re- Jackpot Pairs cipient of the Blackwood Award, given to a living member for service to bridge in all facets of the game. Rosenkranz is an 11-time NABC winner, and Official results of yesterday’s an ACBL Grand Life Master. He was ACBL Honor- Jackpot Pairs will published ary Member in 1990. Rosenkranz has been Mexico’s leading player after the correction for decades. He is also a well-known author and period expires. theoretician. Schleifer, who died in 1997, was named the re- cipient of the von Zedtwitz Award, given to a de- See tomorrow’s Daily Bulletin. ceased member for service to the game through bridge-playing expertise. He was one of a group of West Coast experts, and his card-playing skill was legendary. Schleifer won the 1966 Life Master Pairs. Hall of Fame inductee George Rosenkranz. Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS Goodwill reception Aileen Osofsky, chairman of the ACBL Good- Tuesday, November 23 will Committee, once again greeted members, in- troduced new members, offered some goodwill in- 9:00 a.m. - Noon Easybridge! accreditation course A with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin and Marti sights and honored the new Goodwill Member of Ronemus. Simmons Room, Marriott. the Year (see the article on Joan Weinrott on page 9:00 a.m. - Noon Club Director’s Course. Wellesley Room, Marriott. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Free Lesson Series with Audrey Grant. Today’s lesson: Obstructive Bidding -- Preempts. 1). The occasion was the Goodwill Committee re- Grand Ballroom Salon G, Marriott. ception, which took place at The Huntington in the 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Eddie Kantar, Errors Your Partners Make, Westin Hotel. Salon G, Marriott. Kantar is a well-known bridge writer and professional player. He is a Val Covalciuc, ACBL president; David Silber, member of the Bridge Hall of Fame and the Minnesota State Table Tennis Hall of Fame. ACBL CEO; and Barbara Piltch, tournament chairman, He won the Bermuda Bowl in 1977 and 1979. spoke briefly, offering some thoughts on how impor- 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Easybridge! accreditation course B with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin and Marti tant goodwill is to the bridge scene. Ronemus. Simmons Room, Marriott. Osofsky offered special thanks to Ron Newberg, 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Grant Baze, Judgment, Salon G, Marriott. president of the host Eastern Massachusetts Bridge Grant is a professional player who holds the record for the most masterpoints won in a Association, for lending the tournament 100 tables and single year – 3270 in 1984. 100 sets of bidding boxes, which were needed because 11:30 p.m. Entertainment: Latin/Bossa Nova -- vocals, sax & guitar. Third floor atrium, Marriott. of the overflow crowds we experienced last weekend. Food treat: antipasto, bread and breadsticks (fourth floor atrium, Marriott); antipasto, fruit, cheese and bread (Staffordshire Room, Westin). She also thanked Patricia Taylor who was chairman of the 1981 Boston NABC and who was on the steering Wednesday, November 24 committee for this tournament. Tom Gardner, a former Goodwill Member of the 9:00 a.m. - Noon Club Director’s Course. Wellesley Room, Marriott. Year, was on hand to express his congratulations to 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Free Lesson Series with Audrey Grant. Today’s lesson: Opening with Strong Hands. Joan Weinrott, the new Goodwill Member. Grand Ballroom Salon G, Marriott. 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Val Covalciuc: Did You Hear Your Partner Bid? Try Cue-Tips!, Salon G, Marriott. Covalciuc is District 14’s representative on the ACBL Board of Directors and the 1999 ACBL president. A Boston croc 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Michael Huston, Doing It with Finesse, Salon G, Marriott. Huston, former English professor and former labor relations By Liam Johnstone, Birmingham, England consultant, now os a professional bridge player, bridge teacher and labor arbitrator. You always take a chance when you pick up a 11:30 p.m.