Local winners in STAC are announced
Published: Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:02 p.m.
Results have been received from Unit 28 of the Sectional Tournament at Clubs games held recently.
On Monday evening with 179 pairs participating, local winners were: Linda Carder and Carolyn Schoenau, second in A Strata; Jon Shuster and Evelyn Kleinsasser, ninth in A Strata; Pat Thompson and Joyce Neville, sixth in B Strata; and Kirk and Nicole Becker, sixth in C Strata.
On Tuesday afternoon with 468 pairs participating, Evelyn Kleinsasser and Jon Shuster placed 13th in B Strata.
On Thursday evening with 188 pairs participating, Calvin Rowe and Denis Whittaker placed fifth in A Strata; Betty Moore and Linda Stuart were ninth in A Strata.
A six-table Mitchell Movement game was played under the direction of Ron Schoenau. Winners East-West were: first, Shuster and Kleinsasser, 65.50 percent; second, Mary Newsome and Mike Bean, 54.00 percent. Winners North-South were: first, Josh Feldstein and Dolly McCarthy, 58.00 percent; second, Len Ringel and Taylor Wallace, 55.50 percent; and second in B Strata, Gloria and Randy Busby, 54.50 percent.
There were three tables participating in the Novice game. Winners North South were Marjorie Green and Hazel Cuddeback. Winners East-West were Aad and Angelique Boyer.
Playing a four-table Howell Movement game under the direction of C. Schoenau, winners were: first, Kleinsasser and Shuster, 67.46 percent; second, Wallace and Elaine Miller, 64.29 percent; third, Don Cavanaugh and Betty Skelton, 53.97 percent; and second in B Strata, Helen Coogan and Judith Nelson, 43.65 percent.
No game was held due to the Holiday. Play resumes Jan. 8.
The Laura Stewart game had two tables coordinated by Joe Letter. Marila Welch was high with 6,930, followed by Frankie Howard with 5,190.
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Easybridge plays Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4425 NW 34th St. Call Carolyn Schoenau, 372-6589, for information.
The Gainesville Bridge Club also plays Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at UUF. For partnership information call Lois Hinchey at 376-6670.
Gatorbridge plays Tuesdays at 12:50 p.m. at The Village, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. Call 376-6589 or 281-1780 for information.
Town Club plays Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn West. There is no game today; games resume Jan. 8. Call 376-6670 for information.
Rubber bridge is played Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave. Call 334-2189 for information.
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