Friday, July 22, 2011 Volume 83, Number 1 Daily Bulletin 83rd North American Bridge Championships Editors: Brent Manley and Paul Linxwiler Three honored at Hall of Fame dinner GNTs enter QF round Eight teams remain in each of the four flights of the Grand National Teams. In today’s action in the Morehead Championship Flight, Warren Spector’s District 9 squad will face off against the local team (District 2) led by Nader Hanna. Hemant Lall and company (District 16) will play the defending champions, the District 11 squad captained by Doug Simson. Dan Jacob’s District 19 team takes on Joe Grue’s Hall of Fame inductee Eric Kokish, center, with New York City squad (District 24), while Steve Nick Nickell and Sami Kehela. Robinson of District 6 leads his team against the squad of Mitch Dunitz of District 23. In the Goldman Flight A, District 2 (Detlef Sportsmanship Ladewig captain) plays Tanakorn Lavankul’s winner Betty Ann District 21 team; Igor Savchenko of District 24 Kennedy with Zia meets Rai Osborne of District 22; Pamela Nisbet of Mahmood. District 1 squares off against Siraj Haji District 11; and Kurt Schaeffer of District 14 battles District 10 led by Russ Jones. For today’s pairings in all flights, including the Sheinwold Flight B and the Mac Nab Flight C, see page 12. New Hall of Fame member Emcee George Jacobs with Bobby Levin, Russ Arnold circa 2008. presenter for Russ Arnold. Notice to players who In the 16 years since the ACBL Bridge Hall crowd at the dinner that he feels largely responsible of Fame was resurrected, the institution has added for Kokish’s choice of careers. live outside North many illustrious personalities, including several Not long after Kokish earned a law degree, from Canada. Kehela related, he asked for advice about possibly America On Thursday night, the Hall of Fame added starting a career in bridge. Kehela strongly advised Participation in the von Zedtwitz, Bruce or another Canadian member – Eric Kokish – plus against such a move – and Kokish went right out Russ Arnold, a world champion who has kept a and did it anyway. Young Life Master Pairs is limited to ACBL relatively low profile in recent years. “He is dedicated and conscientious,” said members who have achieved the rank of Life At the same ceremony, Betty Ann Kennedy Kehela, “although a trifle dogmatic.” Master. was honored as the 2011 recipient of the Sidney H. Kehela recalled that in 1980, as the Canadian Players who reside outside North America and Lazard Jr. Award for Sportsmanship. team was preparing to head for the world who do not meet this criterion, but feel they are Arnold did not attend the dinner because championships in Valkenburg, Netherlands, he otherwise eligible to participate in the von Zedtwitz of health issues, but Kokish and Kennedy were told Kokish not to offer unsolicited advice to Eric LM Pairs, must receive a waiver prior to the there and received enthusiastic applause for Murray, one of Canada’s all-time great players, also commencement of the contest. their many contributions to bridge over several now a member of the ACBL Hall of Fame. Kokish decades. George Jacobs did the honors as master of was a member of the team. For waiver information, please see Tournament ceremonies. For one thing, Keleha said, Murray “has Directors Sol Weinstein or Millard Nachtwey here Kokish is known nowadays mainly for his been playing since before you were born,” and at the tournament. They will be available at the success as a coach – most notably of the Nick for another, telling him how to play “could be selling site. Please note that players who have been Nickell team – but he has also excelled as a player, hazardous to your health.” waived into previous Life Master Pairs do not have bidding theorist and writer. Sure enough, said Kehela, Murray was to re-apply. Sami Kehela, another Canadian who is a involved in an auction involving a takeout double No waivers will be granted for the Bruce LM- member of the ACBL Bridge Hall of Fame, told the (by him) that didn’t work out for the best. In the 5000 Pairs or Young LM-1500 Pairs. continued on page 11 Welcome to Toronto! Venue change notice By Sally Rewbotham The Young LM-1500 Pairs will be played at the 2011 Toronto NABC Chair Sheraton Centre Hotel in the Grand Ballroom on We’ve been waiting for you with eager hours away from the bridge table. Check with the the Lower Concourse Level. Play begins at 1 p.m. anticipation. concierge in your hotel for information about the Let the balloons be your guide: The green, Step-On Step-Off bus tours, Harbour tours, Blue yellow and white will be found in the Registration/ Jays tickets, finding the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Goodwill Prize/Partnership areas. The red and white will incredible Toronto Theatre offerings and all that lead you to the Intermediate/Newcomer area. And this great city has to offer. (You are here during the Message just in case you’re in a hurry, the blue balloons will Caribbean Festival, so you can expect to see lots of Welcome to Toronto help you find the men’s rooms and the pink will other visitors to the city and, on Saturday, July 30, and the Summer help you locate the nearest women’s room. (I know you could take in the parade. Unbelievable!) 2011 North American it seems silly but …) Because Toronto is home to one of the most Bridge Championships. The Planning Team has been working for a few multi-cultural areas in the world, you will find Tournament Chair Sally years and hope that we have provided you with restaurants offering a wide variety of food. Rewbotham and her group of volunteers, staff the opportunity to have a great time. If you have Check the restaurants listed in this guide to find and sponsors wish everyone good luck. They questions, concerns or kudos, please drop by the that which whets your appetite or ask any of the have worked hard to make your stay in Toronto Registration desks to let us know. Torontonians you meet at the bridge table! enjoyable. Toronto is a great city with lots of Good luck at the bridge table and have fun! Rose Meltzer, Chairman opportunities for fun if you decide to take a few National Goodwill Committee Page 2 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Friday, July 22 10 a.m.-Noon ACBL Laws Commission meeting. Room: Quebec (Royal 1-9 p.m. Better Bridge Teacher Training Seminar. Room: City York). Hall (Sheraton). 10 a.m.-Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Audrey Grant. Grant, well- 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reception for Teachers and Club Officials. This is known teacher and Better Bridge founder, presents the ACBL’s “thank you” reception for the teachers and “Decoding the Maxims on Defense.” Room: City Hall club officials who work so hard to recruit and retain our (Sheraton). members. Room: Civic Ballroom (Sheraton). 10:30 a.m.-Noon ACBL Hall of Fame Committee meeting. Room: Board 11:30 p.m.- Room (Royal York). Midnight National Appeals Committee meeting. Room: Board 10:30 a.m.-Noon Marketing Matters -Live! ACBL’s Marketing Director Room (Royal York). Vicki Campbell will host a program for those interested in marketing their clubs, bridge lessons, tournaments, etc. Saturday, July 23 Room: Huron (Sheraton). 9 a.m.-Noon Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP). First session of 12:30-3 p.m. Bridge-Plus+. Special game for new players. 14 boards, no the ACBL’s popular 10-hour seminar for people interested card fee. Room: City Hall (Sheraton). in learning how to teach bridge successfully. Pre- 6-7 p.m. Intermediate/Newcomer Reception. New players are registration required. Room: Simcoe (Sheraton). invited to attend. Room: Dominion (Sheraton). 9 a.m.-Noon ACBL Educational Foundation meeting. Room: Alberta 5-6:30 p.m. Junior Reception. All Junior players are invited to attend. (Royal York). Guest speaker: Joel Wooldridge. Room: Kent (Sheraton). 9-9:45 a.m. Better Bridge Teacher Training Seminar. Room: Dufferin (Sheraton). CELEBRITY SPEAKER PROGRAM Don’t miss these free lectures in Toronto from expert players in the Wednesday, July 27 Dominion Ballroom (Sheraton). 9:15 a.m. GS Jade Barrett It’s All In Your Head Friday, July 22 6:45 p.m. Audrey Grant Hands That Don’t Make the Text 9:15 a.m. Jerry Helms Ask Jerry Books 6:45 p.m. John Rayner Opener’s Rebids Thursday, July 28 Saturday, July 23 9:15 a.m. Phillip Alder Listen to Place Opposing Honors 9:15 a.m. Julian Laderman Inspired Declarer Play 6:45 p.m. Barry Harper A Short List of Conventions Sunday, July 24 You Need 9:15 a.m. Lisa Berkowitz Play To Trick One Friday, July 29 6:45 p.m. Barbara Seagram Common Errors to Avoid 9:15 a.m. Haig Tchamitch Support Doubles Monday, July 25 6:45 p.m. Paul Thurston Meet Your Extended Notrump 9:15 a.m. Ken Monzingo Hand Patterns Family Saturday, July 30 6:45 p.m. Ellen Kent Parameters of Preempts 9:15 a.m. Jim Priebe Matchpoint Defense Tuesday, July 26 6:45 p.m. Jeff Roman The Difference Between Pairs and 9:15 a.m. Mike Flader Ruling The Game Teams 6:45 p.m. David Berkowitz Partnerships Defending Champions, Summer NABC Convention card reminder Each player is required to have a convention card filled out legibly and on the table throughout 0-5000 Mini-Spingold I: John Boyer, Morrie National 199ers Pairs: Jim Baker and Gwen a session.