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A Big Thanks!
A special thanks to all of you who participated in this year's summer NABC. We received nothing by praise from the many visitors who enjoyed our city as a host site. The success was due to the enthusiastic and generous support of our many volunteers, and the friendly attitude of the all of the local players who supported the tournament.
Joann Glasson
Unit 141 President
Philadelphia NABC Co-Chair
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Unit 141 Members Finish High in Top National Events
The competition at any National tournament is fierce, and this summer's NABC was no different. That didn't stop many Unit 141 members from earning high finishes in top events.
Eric Greco
1st NA Open Swiss
8th LM Pairs
9th/16th Spingold
George Krizel
2nd 0-1500 Spingold
Connie Goldberg
4th LM Pairs
3rd/4th Wagar Teams
Jay Apflebaum
4th Senior Swiss
Kendrick Chow
5th/8th 0-1500 Spingold
Arnie Fisher
5th Senior Swiss
Marty Rabinowitz and Craig Robinson
7th/8th Senior Swiss
Carl Berenbaum and Barbara Kepple
(with D4 players Mary Poplawski and Harry Nuckols)
8th Mixed BAM
Ken Cohen and Neil Satten
(with D4 players Rick Rowland and Tom Weik)
9th Senior Swiss
Andy Kaufman and Michael Shuster
9th Wernher Pairs
Marty Seligman
10th Fast Pairs
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Unit 141 Mops Up Masterpoints
In all, 20% of District 4 members played and won masterpoints in the Philly NABC. The list below highlights the dozens of Unit 141 players earned over 30 masterpoints during the 10 days of competition. You can see that nine managed to earn over 75 masterpoints in that short time. Check back at the District 4 website for a complete list. Congratulations to everyone who garnered gold!
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242.06
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Eric
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Greco
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Wynnewood
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PA
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121.98
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Connie
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Goldberg
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Merion Station
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PA
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90.29
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Andy
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Kaufman
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Fort Washington
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PA
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86.07
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George
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Krizel
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Fstrvl Trvose
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PA
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84.00
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Rich
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Rothwarf
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Philadelphia
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PA
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83.33
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Carl
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Berenbaum
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Elkins Park
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PA
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81.21
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Marilyn
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Reedinger
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Philadelphia
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PA
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79.99
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Martin
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Rabinowitz
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Narberth
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PA
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79.90
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Arnold
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Fisher
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Clementon
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NJ
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65.00
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Craig
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Robinson
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Lansdale
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PA
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63.55
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Jay
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Apfelbaum
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Philadelphia
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PA
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63.07
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Bobbie
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Gomer
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Willow Grove
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PA
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57.61
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Donna
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Morgen
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Havertown
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PA
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55.39
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Patricia
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Civale
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Chesterfield
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NJ
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52.20
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Stefan
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Basinski
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Thorndale
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PA
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52.20
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Sylvie
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Basinski
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Thorndale
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PA
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51.46
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Howard
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Kahlenberg
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Philadelphia
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PA
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50.81
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Vincent
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Civale
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Trenton
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NJ
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49.21
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Barry
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Cohen
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Voorhees
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NJ
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48.92
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Sheldon
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Per
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Bensalem
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PA
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47.93
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David
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Hoffner
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Galloway
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NJ
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45.93
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Peter
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Kyper
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West Chester
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PA
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45.11
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Dennis
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O'Brien
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Ambler
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PA
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43.87
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Ken
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Cohen
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Philadelphia
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PA
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42.99
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Bill
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Parks
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Macungie
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PA
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40.71
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William
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Coren
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Wynnewood
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PA
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38.89
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Michael
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Shuster
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Collegeville
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PA
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38.56
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Barbara
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Kepple
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West Chester
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PA
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38.56
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William
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Ravreby
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Merion Station
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PA
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37.59
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Ala
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Hamilton-Day
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Rose Valley
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PA
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37.33
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Robert
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Smink
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Newtown Sq
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PA
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36.77
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Neal
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Satten
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Wynnewood
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PA
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36.00
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Andrew
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Markowitz
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Lahaska
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PA
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35.96
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Kendrick
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Chow
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Philadelphia
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PA
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35.75
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Marty
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Seligman
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Philadelphia
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PA
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34.41
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Bruce
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Lieberman
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Doylestown
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PA
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34.21
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Joan
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Brandeis
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Glenside
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PA
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33.50
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Mike
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Giesler
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Philadelphia
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PA
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33.39
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Corey
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Krantz
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Drexel Hill
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PA
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33.38
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David
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Walker
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Radnor
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PA
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31.88
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Meyer
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Kotkin
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Cherry Hill
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NJ
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31.75
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Maureen
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Sullivan
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Cinnaminson
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NJ
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30.29
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Brad
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Barry
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Phoenixville
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PA
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Lupus Bridge Benefit Is Coming Soon
Play bridge for a good cause at the Bridge Tournament for Lupus, September 24th 10:30 AM at the Green Valley Country Club. The event includes lunch, a sanctioned bridge game, and a renowned raffle. For information or reservations, contact Cate Meeker at 215-517-5070 or cmeeker@lupustristate.org.
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Table Tips: Fill Out a Card
 A pair of players participated in the Roth Swiss last weekend at the Philly Nationals, an NABC+ event that draws most of the world's best players, without a convention card. They stated that it was their first time playing together and they didn't have time to fill out a card. Not to worry, they just played 2/1, gadgets, and upside down carding. Hold the phone! Can you identify what is wrong with this picture? The rules of bridge require that a pair of players have two identical cards completed and available at the table. If not, they incur a penalty and must play SAYC and standard carding. Does that rule seem Draconian or unnecessary? Perhaps, but the rule exists to insure that the game remain open and fair to all. As bidding systems become more and more complicated, it seems even more important that players make their systems known.
In short, fill out a card with each of your partners. You can store and easily revise multiple cards on bridgewinners.com or hand-write one with the rudiments of your system even at the last minute if you need to. If you encounter a pair that lacks a card, whether it's a local game or the most competitive NABC+ event, we suggest you call the director and let him or her sort it out for your protection and the fairness of the game for all. |
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Club News
 Please be reminded that August is the last month in which you can play an NAP qualifying game. Check with your local club to uncover when these qualifying games will take place. If necessary, encourage your club to host them. The October schedule for the NAPs is listed above under Upcoming Events. For additional information about the NAPs, please visit the District 4 website or contact the NAP coordinator Mike Giesler at mgiesler@comcast.net.
Local clubs are encouraged to send announcements, schedules, updates, and special games for placement in upcoming newsletters.
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