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Florida Triumphs in GNT a D15 Squad Grabs GNT B Crown D21 Wins All July 18-July 28, 2002 74th Summer North American Bridge Championships Daily Bulletin Washington, DC Vol. 74, No. 3 Sunday, July 21, 2002 Editors: Henry Francis and Paul Linxwiler District 9 sails to GNTThe all-star Open final of victory the Champion- ship Flight of the Grand National Teams saw the District 9 squad captained by Russ Ekeblad in the winner’s circle af- ter they topped the District 17 team captained by Lou Ann O’Rourke. Playing for District 9 (Florida) were Russ and Sheila Ekeblad, Jeff Meckstroth, Eric Rodwell, Michael Seamon and Mark Molson. The District 17 team (Southwest) was composed of O’Rourke, Billy Miller, Marc Jacobus, Tournament director Mike Flader was Garey Hayden and Roger Bates. named the latest recipient of the Jane This was the first NABC victory for Johnson Employee Recognition Award. The new GNT Open champs: Eric Rodwell, Russ and Sheila Ekeblad, Michael Seamon, Continued on page 6 Jeff Meckstroth and Mark Molson. Mike Flader wins JohnsonJust before the start Award of the first semi- Florida triumphs final session of the Life Master Pairs yes- terday, President George Retek honored District 9 took the title of Grand several key persons. in GNT A The most significant was the presen- National Team Flight A champions by tation of the Jane Johnson Employee defeating District 14 178–103 in last Recognition Award for customer service night’s final. and special performance – going the ex- The District 9 squad was Adrian tra mile – to Tournament Director Mike and Patricia Dovell of Gainesville, John Flader. There are two Jane Johnson Moschella of Winter Springs, John awards annually – one to a headquarters Brady of Jacksonville, Robert Dennard employee and one to a tournament direc- of Lake Mary and Brian Gunnell of tor. The awards honor the late Jane Ponte Verda. District 14 was repre- Johnson who did such an outstanding job sented by Bob and Cindy Balderson of as club department manager at ACBL Minnetonka MN, Kurt Schaeffer of Continued on page 4 Apple Valley MN and Carole Miner of Rochester MN. Continued on page 6 The A-Team: GNT A champs Bob Dennard, John Brady, Adrian and Patricia Dovell, Brian Gunnell and John Moschella. Shi and Gu ahead Xiaodongin LM Shi of PairsDes Plaines IL and Jiang Gu of Edison NJ opened a 50-point D15 squad grabs lead during yesterday’s semifinals of the Life Master Pairs. The qualifiers will com- TheGNT Kansas B City-based crown team rep- pete for the title today in two final sessions. resenting District 15 took the lead early A Texas pair, Greg Hinze of Grand in their final-round match against Dis- Prairie and Nagy Kamel of Plano, were trict 4 and never looked back. District second, followed by John Hurd of 15 — Gary McDole of Lees Summit Charleston SC and Joel Wooldridge of MO, Fred Dischman and Chad Fisher Buffalo NY. Rounding out the top five were Ulf Nilsson and Magnus Ericksson of Kansas City MO and Larry of Sweden, followed by Richard Katz of Weatherholt of Shawnee Mission KS— North Versailles PA and Robert Levin of won the 64-board contest 185–133. Bronx NY District 4 was represented by Barry Winners of the GNT Flight B: Chad Fisher, Larry Weatherholt, Gary McDole and Fred Continued on page 6 Dischman. Phillips-Rohr lead D21 wins all-West RedJanice RibbonPhillips and Sharon Pairs Rohr of Pittsburgh had two superb sessions in the TheGNT northern C California battle District 21 Red Ribbon Pairs qualifying – they were squad of Stephen Tu of Milipitas CA, 77 points ahead of runners-up Kevin Steve Chen and Shih-Ming Shih of San Perkins of Austin TX and Al Remer of Fort Lauderdale. The qualifiers will vie Jose CA, Paul Cornelius of Redwood for the title in today’s two-session final. City CA, Rajeev Gupta of San Mateo Close behind in third place are John CA and npc Vandana Vidwans captured Cobb of Apex NC and John Marriott of the Grand National Teams Flight C Rocky Mount NC. Only two points fur- crown by routing their Oregon-based ther back are Jon Rice and Mike Rice of District 20 opponents 159–56 in three Winston-Salem NC. In a virtual tie with quarters of play. them are Kenneth Kaufman of Derwood Continued on page 6 They won the GNT Flight C: Shih-Ming Shih, Paul Cornelius, Steve Chen, npc Vandana MD and Lloyd Rawley of Greenbelt MD. Vidwans, Stephen Tu and Rajeev Gupta. Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS Montreal World ChampionshipAnswer in tomorrow's Daily BulletinQuiz #3 9 a.m. - Noon Audrey Grant: Tips Sunday,on Scoring High July as a Bridge 21 Cruise Instructor. Eisenhower Room. Grant, host of the Crystal Symphony Bridge Cruise program, shares her secrets for To heighten awareness of the Montreal World success as a teacher/game director on a cruise ship. $25 fee. Championships that will take place in August, the 9:30 a.m. - Noon Board of Governors meeting. Ballroom, Salon 1. organizers are offering a daily problem. There will 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. International Team Trials Committee meeting. Suite 8212. be a daily drawing among those who turn in the cor- 12:00 Noon ACBL Membership Meeting, Marriott Ballroom. rect answer to the Daily Bulletin office in the Taft 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers program: Jerry Helms, Jerry-isms. Exhibit Hall B Room of the Marriott Wardman Park. North. Helms, Charlotte NC, is a full-time bridge professional, club owner, bridge teacher and a TAP Teacher/Trainer for ACBL’s Education Program. He is a Diamond Life Every day five prizes will be awarded as the re- Master and a member of the National Goodwill Committee. sult of the drawing. The winners will have their choice 5 - 7 p.m. Teachers’ Dutch Treat Social. Woodley Market, lobby level near Starbucks. ACBL of a 1995 or 1996 World Championship book or a Accredited Teachers are invited to meet with fellow teachers and the ACBL Education 2002 World Championship hat. Department staff. Dutch treat cocktails and dinner. No business. « Q 4 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers program: Audrey Grant, Improving Your Judgment. ª A 4 3 Exhibit Hall B North. Grant, Toronto, is the author of the ACBL Beginning Bridge books: © A K Q 8 7 3 the Club, Diamond, Heart and Spade Series. ¨ 8 4 11:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Women’s International Team Trials Committee meeting. Suite 8212. 11:30 p.m. Piano renditions for your listening pleasure and perhaps for your singing pleasure in A 10 6 3 Cotillion South. Virginia ham biscuits in a cabaret environment. « ª K 9 7 6 2 © 2 ¨ Q 10 5 9 a.m. - Noon Club Directors’ RefresherMonday, Course with July Associate 22 National Tournament Director The contract is 4ª. West leads the ª5. You seem Guillermo Poplawsky. Johnson Room. Three sessions focusing on the public relations to have received a fortunate lead. Can you take full aspect of running a successful bridge club. (Continues same times Tuesday and advantage? Plan the play. Thanks to Eddie Kantar Wednesday) $20 course fee if preregistered; $25 at the door. for the problem. 10 a.m. - Noon Teaching Online with Bridge Base (Accredited Teacher Update Meeting). Eisenhower Room. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Fred Gitelman for a guided tour of the Bridge Base site and its outstanding teaching features. 10 a.m. - Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Audrey Grant. Exhibit Hall B-North 1-3. Grant presents a free “Welcome to Duplicate” bridge lesson. Come early for coffee and pastry. Solution« A K to10 9 7Quiz #2 12:15 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers program: Ginny Schuett, Negative Doubles. Exhibit ª Q J 8 3 Hall B North. Schuett, Riverwoods IL, is a Three-Star Teacher, a former president of the A Q 9 American Bridge Teachers Association and a Diamond Life Master. © ¨ A 1 - 3 p.m. Bride Plus+. Exhibit Hall B-North 1-3. Bridge Plus+ is a special game for players new to 8 5 Q J 4 2 duplicate. It’s relaxed and fun – about 14 deals played in two hours. « « 5 - 7 p.m. Newcomer Reception. Exhibit Hall B-North 1-3. ª 9 7 4 ª 6 5 5 - 7 p.m. Goodwill Reception. Cotillion Ballroom. Members of the National Goodwill Committee © K 8 6 © J 10 7 5 4 are invited. ¨ K J 9 7 5 ¨ 10 3 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Speakers program: Max Hardy, Overcalls. Exhibit Hall B North. « 6 3 Hardy, Las Vegas, is a retired Associate National Tournament Director and professional ª A K 10 2 player. He is the author of several books including Five-Card Majors Western Style. © 3 2 11:30 p.m. More piano for your listening and singing pleasure. Maryland crab dip, chips and ¨ Q 8 6 4 2 veggies. The contract is 7ª. West leads a trump. Plan the play. Kantar’s answer: To say the least you’re in a bit 9 a.m. - Noon Club Directors’ RefresherTuesday, Course with July Associate 23 National Tournament Director Guillermo Poplawsky. Johnson Room. Second of three sessions focusing on the public of trouble. You’re going to need the diamond finesse relations aspect of running a successful bridge club. (Continues same time Wednesday). in any case so you might as well take it early before 10 a.m. - Noon Education Workshop: Teaching Online. Eisenhower Room. Betty Starzec takes you step- ruffing spades, as West might be able to discard a by-step through an online teaching session.
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