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7 All-Time Greats Inducted Into ACBL Hall of Fame Defending Champs DailyDailyAugust 10-August 20, 2000 72ndBulletinBulletin Summer North American Bridge Championships Friday, Aaugust 11, 2000 Anaheim, California Vol. 72, No. 1Friday, August 11, 2000 Editors: Henry Francis and Paul Linxwiler 7 all-time greats inducted into ACBL Hall of Fame Seven all-time greats were inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame at the annual Hall of Fame banquet last night. Joining the 48 stars already in the Hall were George Rosenkranz, Sidney Lazard and Ira Rubin, who were on hand for the ceremony, and deceased mem- bers Lou Bluhm, Harry Fishbein, Charles Solomon and Meyer Schleifer. Once again David Ezekiel of Bermuda was out- standing as the master of ceremonies. He introduced each presenter who in turn introduced the new Hall member. Lou Bluhm The first presenter, Tom Sanders, was visibly emo- tional as he recalled his happy days with Lou Bluhm. “I’ve thought a lot about Lou in the past 10 years,” he said. “Sometimes I fantasized about how things might have turned out had he not been taken from us in the prime of his life. Other times, like tonight, I think about what it was that set Lou apart from other bridge play- ers. “I could never imagine a more perfect partner. Have you ever had a partner who seemed to always make the right play? I remember so many times on defense thinking, ‘Lou, if you have such-and-such card, you’d Inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame last night: (l to r) Ira Rubin, George Rosenkranz and Sidney Lazard better play it now or they’re going to make this hand.’ Then I’d glance down at the table and there would be that very card. Defending champs seek GNT-A repeat “Lou played the game with aplomb and self assur- to 62, 141-79. ance, and with the imagination of a skillful novelist. The Grand National Teams Flight A defending District 13 also led all the way, but it was reason- When things went wrong, as they invariably do, Lou champions are going strong in their effort to repeat. ably close all the way. They defeated District 6 (Wash- was unflappable. He was unflappable in bridge, in his District 9 (Florida), captained by Joseph Shay will lead ington area), 132-112. District 21 trailed District 25 work and in his life.” his team against District 13 (Illinois) in one of today’s (New England) by 15 at the half, then came on strong (Tom’s tribute to Lou was very touching. We do semifinal matches. Playing with Shay are Michael in the third quarter to move ahead by 17. The New not have sufficient room to carry the entire piece to- Seamon, Robert Levin, Eric Rodwell and Jeff Englanders held their foes even over the last set of day, but we will try to run it in its entirely later on in Meckstroth. Gary Cohler, captain of District 13, plays boards, but that wasn’t good enough – District 21 was the tournament. Tom was very moved throughout – it with Jeff Mandell, William Doroshow, Bart Bramley the winner, 133-118. was a very emotional experience for him.) and Walter Schafer. Bluhm was the first, and only, recipient of the The other semifinal will pit a powerful District 21 Welcome to Anaheim! ACBL’s Distinguished Player Award. He had an out- (central and northern California) team captained by standing record in tournament play – third in the World Fellow Bridge Players: Rose Meltzer against a fast-closing District 4 team Mixed Pairs in 1978, winner of the Cavendish Invita- The Anaheim 2000 “Summer of the Millen- (Pennsylvania) captained by Stephen Goldstein. Play- tion in 1981, and victor in many North American cham- nium” tournament committee is pleased to wel- ing with Meltzer are Peter Weichsel, Ron Smith, Kyle pionships, including the Reisinger, the Spingold (2), come all of our bridge-playing friends to Orange Larsen, Lew Stansby and Chip Martel. Also on the the Vanderbilt (2) and the Blue Ribbon Pairs. County to a great NABC. District 4 team are Joseph Livezey, Connie Goldberg, When Bluhm died in 1990, Frank Stewart wrote We hope that you have a terrific time, win lots Danny Sprung, Jo Ann Sprung and Harold Mouser. in The Bridge Bulletin, “Nobody commanded more of points and enjoy your stay here. In yesterday’s play, District 4, down by 25 at the respect than The Bloomer. When you came to his table, The “locals” will be happy to assist you in an- half and by 17 after three quarters, came back solidly it was a little like being in church – you tried a little over the last 16 boards to score a 143-108 victory over swering any questions about the area. District 22 (southern California). Florida, however, led Sandy Kopec, Tournament Chair from start to finish, increasing a 30-point halftime lead Continued on page 3 Local hospital is Charity recipient The ACBL Charity Foundation presented a $5000 check to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a local institution dedicated to promoting children’s health regardless of their ability to pay for services. Leslie Brubaker, Community Relations Associate for the CHOC Foundation for Children, accepted the check on behalf of the hospital. “CHOC is the only children’s hospital in Orange County, and we see more than 100,000 children per year. We treat them regardless of their financial or in- surance status. The children range in age from prema- ture infants to 18-year-olds,” said Brubaker. CHOC offers a host of special services including a neonatal intensive care unit, institutes of neurology, ACBL Charity Foundation President Virgil Anderson (center) presents a $5,000 check to Leslie Brubaker (2nd oncology and cardiology as well as general pediatric from right) of the Children's Hospital of Orange County. With him are Foundation Vice-President Jayne care. Continued on page 4 Thomas, NABC Tournament Chairman Sandy Kopec and Anaheim NABC Charity Chairman Nancy Tutor. Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS Café Del Sol At the Anaheim Marriott Friday, August 11 Welcomes the American Contract Bridge League 9:00 a.m. - Noon TAP I, Capistrano Room, Hilton Please join us for an “ALL YOU CAN EAT” buffet. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Easybridge! accreditation course A with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin and Easybridge! field coordinator Marti Ronemus, Avila A, Hilton LUNCH 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Harriette Buckman, Closeout Bids: When They Price: $13.95 nd Are and When They Aren’t, 2 floor, Hilton. Buckman, Lincolnwood IL, is District 13’s Caesar salad with dressing, croutons representative on the ACBL Board of Directors. She is a past president of the Chicago and parmesan cheese Contract Bridge Association and the ACBL Educational Foundation. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Easybridge! accreditation course B with Easybridge! creator Edith Garden salad with Assorted Dressings McMullin and Easybridge! field coordinator Marti Ronemus, Avila B, Hilton Vegetable Salad, Macaroni Salad, Fruit Salad 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Audrey Grant, Weak Twos, 2nd floor, Hilton. Chicken Tarragon Grant, Toronto, is the author of the ACBL teaching series – the Club, Diamond, Heart and Salmon with Corn Relish Spade Series. Red Mashed Potatoes 11:30 p.m. Food and entertainment, California Promenade, Hilton. Cauliflower & Broccoli Rolls and Bread Saturday, August 12 Soup of the Day Junior Day, Club Managers’ Morning and Dress-up Night DINNER 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. “Marketing for Club Development” with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin, Coronado Price: $14.95 Room, Hilton. Garden Salad with: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Easybridge! accreditation course A with Easybridge! field coordinator Marti Ronemus, Red wine vinaigrette Avila A, Hilton. Parmesan Pepper Dressing 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee with Jane Johnson, manager of the ACBL Club Membership Department, La Jolla Bleu cheese Room, Hilton 10:00 a.m. - Noon Free bridge lesson with Audrey Grant, author of the ACBL teaching series – the Club, 1000 Island Dressing Diamond, Heart and Spade Series, California-A, Hilton. Bay Shrimp Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, 11:00 a.m. - Noon ACBLScore seminar, questions and answers, with Rick Beye, La Jolla Room, Hilton. Fruit Salad 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Ken Monzingo, Counting at Bridge, 2nd floor, Red Snapper Creole Hilton. Monzingo, San Diego, is the managing editor of the Contract Bridge Forum, the Chicken Forestiere monthly publication of Districts 17, 20, 21 and 22. Herb Rice 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bridge Plus+ with Audrey Grant, author of the ACBL teaching series – the Club, Diamond, Asparagus & Sliced Carrots Heart and Spade Series, California-A, Hilton. Rolls and Bread 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Easybridge! accreditation course B with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin and Soup of the Day Easybridge! field coordinator Marti Ronemus, Avila B, Hilton. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Newcomer Reception, California-A, Hilton. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Junior Reception & Dinner, Veranda Room, Marriott. JWs Steakhouse 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Easybridge! accreditation course B with Easybridge! creator Edith McMullin and Easybridge! field coordinator Marti Ronemus, Avila B, Hilton. At the Anaheim Marriott 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers Program: Howard Piltch, Weak Notrumps – Why We Hate Welcomes the American Contract Bridge League Them!, 2nd floor, Hilton. Piltch, Andover MA, represents District 25 (New England) on the ACBL Board of Directors. He was ACBL president in 1997 and chairman of the board in Preview Menu 1998. He and his wife, Barbara, were co-chairs of the 1999 Fall NABC in Boston. Please select one item from each course 11:30 p.m.
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