February 2020 - 10

Dot the "i" in Win
Columbus OH hosts
Spring NABC
March 19-29

O

ne of the most revered traditions
in sports belongs to Ohio State
University, whose marching
band spells out "Ohio" at home football
games. Finishing the pre-kickoff show
with a flourish, the VIP for the day
struts out before throngs of crazed fans
to dot the "i."
It's your turn to take a bow when
you dot the "i" in "win" at the North
American Bridge Championships in
Columbus, March 19-29.
Accessible as well as affordable,
Columbus embodies small-town
charm with big-city excitement.
Recreational and cultural destinations
beckon, but you also have a full slate of
bridge activities.
From the Convention Center, it is
an easy walk to a variety of dining
options. As for bridge, there are team
games, pair games, morning, afternoon,
evening and midnight games - so many
to choose from!
Do you like your chances against
the best in the world? Have a go at the
Vanderbilt Knockout Teams.
Or select from a menu of other
national, regional and Intermediate/

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Newcomer games, wherever you're
most comfortable. On the side, there
are twice-daily presentations by some
of the best known players in the game
- geared especially toward Intermediate/Newcomer players. Free, two-hour
classes the first weekend are taught
by two of the most respected bridge
teachers in the biz.
Whatever your level, concentrated
playing does wonders to advance your
skills, and you have an opportunity to
meet people from all over the world.
Make the Spring NABC one of your
traditions. For more information, go to
acbl.org/nabc.

Playing site

All events will be played at the
Greater Columbus Convention Center,
400 N. High St.

Air travel
Travelennium is the official travel
agency for the ACBL. For air travel
assistance, call 800-844-4924 or
email bbullington@travelennium.com.

Host hotels
Call 855-956-0776 or email
acbl@conferencedirect.com to book
your reservation. You can also make
your reservation online at acbl.org/nabc.
Hilton Columbus Downtown
401 N. High St. * Columbus OH 43215
$159 plus tax
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 N. High St. * Columbus OH 43215
$159 plus tax
Columbus cancellation policy:
A one-night room deposit will be
charged to your credit card when booking your stay. This charge is refundable for reservations canceled on or
before Jan. 19. (Additional cancellation
charges from the hotel may apply.)

Hoops mania!

Pack your school colors. The
local committee plans to revel
in the madness of the NCAA
basketball championships.
Join in the fun.



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February 2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of February 2020

In First Seat - Paul Linxwiler
Inbox -Letters to the Editor
A Message from the President
Columbus NABC
Effervescent Success
Repeated Finesse
Hot Streak
San Francisco Results
ACBL Board Minuts
Golden Gate, Silver Screen
Hall Of Fame
Club News
Ruling the Game
The Bidding Box
It's Your Call
Card Play 101 - by Phillip Alder
Parrish the Thought - Adam Parrish
Reasoning with Robert - Robert Todd
Startup Bridge by Lynn Berg
Ask Jerry - by Jerry Helms
Bidding Basics by Larry Cohen
Mike's Bridge Lesson - Mike Lawrence
The Real Deal - by Larry Cohen
Chalk Talk- Eddie Kantar
West Hands -Bidding Box
Boehm on Bridge
Misplay these Hands with Me - by Mark Horton
East Hands -Bidding Box
Challenge of the Month
Better Bridge with Bergen-Marty Bergen
Bidding Matters - by Karen Walker
Test Your Play
Mike's Advice - by Mike Lawrence
Solutions to Test Your Play
My Bridge and Yours - by Frank Stewart
Dear Billy - by Billy Miller
Bridge with the Abbot - by David Bird
George's World - by George Jacobs
Lessons Learned - Michael Berkowitz
Instant Matchpoint Game Winners
Tournament Talk
New Life Masters
Life Master Milestones
In Memoriam
Obit - Claude W. Cain III (1944-2019)
Obit - Martin Miller (1937-2019)
Obit - Joyce Penn (1940-2019)
Obit - Charles Frederick Gill (1949-2019)
Big Games
Tournament Directory
February 2020 - 1
February 2020 - 2
February 2020 - 3
February 2020 - 4
February 2020 - 5
February 2020 - In First Seat - Paul Linxwiler
February 2020 - Inbox -Letters to the Editor
February 2020 - 8
February 2020 - A Message from the President
February 2020 - Columbus NABC
February 2020 - 11
February 2020 - 12
February 2020 - Effervescent Success
February 2020 - 14
February 2020 - 15
February 2020 - Repeated Finesse
February 2020 - 17
February 2020 - 18
February 2020 - Hot Streak
February 2020 - 20
February 2020 - 21
February 2020 - 22
February 2020 - 23
February 2020 - San Francisco Results
February 2020 - 25
February 2020 - 26
February 2020 - 27
February 2020 - 28
February 2020 - 29
February 2020 - ACBL Board Minuts
February 2020 - Golden Gate, Silver Screen
February 2020 - Hall Of Fame
February 2020 - 33
February 2020 - Club News
February 2020 - 35
February 2020 - Ruling the Game
February 2020 - The Bidding Box
February 2020 - 38
February 2020 - 39
February 2020 - It's Your Call
February 2020 - 41
February 2020 - 42
February 2020 - 43
February 2020 - Card Play 101 - by Phillip Alder
February 2020 - Parrish the Thought - Adam Parrish
February 2020 - Reasoning with Robert - Robert Todd
February 2020 - Startup Bridge by Lynn Berg
February 2020 - Ask Jerry - by Jerry Helms
February 2020 - Bidding Basics by Larry Cohen
February 2020 - 50
February 2020 - Mike's Bridge Lesson - Mike Lawrence
February 2020 - The Real Deal - by Larry Cohen
February 2020 - West Hands -Bidding Box
February 2020 - Boehm on Bridge
February 2020 - East Hands -Bidding Box
February 2020 - Challenge of the Month
February 2020 - Better Bridge with Bergen-Marty Bergen
February 2020 - Bidding Matters - by Karen Walker
February 2020 - Test Your Play
February 2020 - Mike's Advice - by Mike Lawrence
February 2020 - Solutions to Test Your Play
February 2020 - My Bridge and Yours - by Frank Stewart
February 2020 - Dear Billy - by Billy Miller
February 2020 - Bridge with the Abbot - by David Bird
February 2020 - 65
February 2020 - Lessons Learned - Michael Berkowitz
February 2020 - Instant Matchpoint Game Winners
February 2020 - Tournament Talk
February 2020 - New Life Masters
February 2020 - Life Master Milestones
February 2020 - 71
February 2020 - Obit - Martin Miller (1937-2019)
February 2020 - Obit - Charles Frederick Gill (1949-2019)
February 2020 - Tournament Directory
February 2020 - 75
February 2020 - 76
February 2020 - 77
February 2020 - 78
February 2020 - 79
February 2020 - 80
February 2020 - 81
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