Congratulations to our players who took part in the Winston-Salem tournament last week-end. They came home with points and cash rewards.

Pat Macon, Patsy Reynolds, Toni Iossi and Betty Bills all say they had a great time too. These players are also relatively new to sanctioned duplicate bridge. Being reluctant to become part of a bridge community that had a reputation for being cut throat and nasty, they chose to play their duplicate bridge almost exclusively in private home games. They have discovered that the old duplicate reputation is untrue and that their skills are very competitive in the larger bridge arena. We are so glad they have chosen to be a part of our group.

At our Friday, July 24 Evergreen game the competition was lively. Hands shuffled and dealt are every bit as challenging as “computer” hands.  This week, five out of eight of our winners were new to the winner’s circle.  Winning first: Dave and Anna Goff; second, Nancy Brandt and Ron Jeffers; third, Joe O’Brien and Genny Mozolak; and  fourth, Pat Macon and Patsy Reynolds.

Featured is board # 4 from the July 24 game       All Vulnerable       West dealer

NORTH:

S  A T 7 6 4

H  9 5

D  7 2

C  J T 9 3

WEST:            EAST:

S  K Q J 2        S  8

H  6 2               H  A K Q T 8 3

D  A J T 8 4     D  6 5 3

C  A 8                 C  K 6 2

SOUTH:

S  9 5 3

H  J 7 4

D  K Q 9

C  Q 7 5 4

All pairs were in Hearts E/W, but those who played in the West only made 5 but if played in the East these pairs made 6. Opening lead was key. Pat Macon and Patsy Reynolds had the best N/S score defeating 6HW 1 trick. Two pairs, the Dave Goffs and the Hill/ Pegram pairs, bid 4HE making 6.

Tuesday, July 28 Women’s Club game winners were: First, Loyd Hill and Marie Pugh; second, Pat Macon and Myrnie McLaughlin; third, Maggie Canup and BettyBonner Steele.