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1:45pmLa Joya

Today’sSpeaker

Today’s Schedule (all events are explained inside)

10am � Stratified 299er Pairs (1/1)

9:30am � Remember The Alamo -- Bridge Club Morning Side Series (4/5)

9:30am � Rebecca Brown A/X/Y Pairs (1/2)9:30am � Gold Rush Pairs (1/2)

9:30am � Bracketed Swiss (1/2)2:30pm � Mary Ellen Cooper Stratified 299er Pairs (1/1)

9:30am � Jim O’Connor Afternoon Side Series (5/6)9:30am � Rebecca Brown A/X/Y Pairs (2/2)

9:30am � Gold Rush Pairs (2/2)9:30am � Bracketed Swiss (2/2)

7:30pm ���� Stratified 299er Pairs (1/1)9:30am � Evening Side Series (5/6)

We’ve been pleased to offer these as part of yourwelcoming gift and Stephanie & Steve Stevens have

been busy all week producing them. If you’ve orderedlabels, please be sure to collect them before start of

play on Saturday morning. The deadline for new ordersis 10am today, July 5. Thank you.

Personalized Labels

Tomorrow’s Schedule

10am � Stratified 299er Pairs (1/1)

9:30am � Remember The Alamo -- Bridge Club Morning Side Series (5/5)

9:30am � A/X/Y Pairs (1/2)9:30am � Sally Armstrong Gold Rush Pairs (1/2)

9:30am � Bob Morton Bracketed KO (1/3)2:30pm � Stratified 299er Pairs (1/1)

9:30am � Jim O’Connor Afternoon Side Series (6/6)9:30am � Art d’Entremont Stratified Swiss (1/1)

9:30am � A/X/Y Pairs (2/2)9:30am � Sally Armstrong Gold Rush Pairs (2/2)

9:30am � Bob Morton Bracketed KO (2/3)7:30pm ���� 299er Pairs (1/1)

9:30am � Evening Side Series (6/6)9:30am � Bob Morton Bracketed KO (3/3)

Partnership

8:30 - 9:451:30 - 2:156:30 – 7:15

Prizes

9 - 9:45

1:30 - 2:156:30 – 7:15

Photography

1:00 – 2:00

5:30 – 6:30

Speakers

Splinter BidsLarry LevinSat

Ed Rawlinson, our Friday speaker, is an Emerald

Life Master and 13-time winner of the George GrayAward (given annually to the male player earning the

most masterpoints from Unit 172 sectionaltournaments). He has served on the Unit 172 Board

for many years and is also a mentor to many lessexperienced players.

Opening LeadsFriday 1:45pm (La Joya Ballroom)

Rebecca became active in Unit 172 management in 2010and has been a mainstay of our Board of Directors, serving

as Secretary, Vice President and President. While servingon Unit 172’s board, she also has had a big impact on

District 16 management, serving as Unit 172representative to their Board of Directors, as Executive

Secretary, First Vice President, and currently as President.Trained as a professional lawyer, psychologist and

mediator, her leadership has been evident for many years.

At the bridge table, Rebecca is a formidable opponent and

a wonderful partner. Active in the Mentor/Mentee program,she always encourages newer players to study hard and

play in different events. Indefatigable, her fingerprints areall over every unit function we hold. In recognition of all

her achievements, Rebecca was recognized as the 2018

District 16 Star Award winner. We are fortunate to haveher in our bridge world.

Rebecca BrownA/X/Y Pairs (Friday 10am and 2:30pm)

Let’s take a walk down memory lane with theAlamo Bridge Club as our subject of interest.

Some of you may have to wander a little fartherback in time than others. The club was first

established in the 1960s and remained inbusiness until 2005. It was located at several

locations over the years, from Mulberry St. toLanark and Austin Highway, to Botts Lane. Did

you know that the “Alamo” was once owned byBobby Wolfe (yes, that Bobby Wolfe) and Paul

Lewis (Everette’s dad)? Other owners includedBetty Jo Mangan, Wanda Toupes, and a

consortium of Bill Hoffman, Eloise Jackson, DellaMac Arthur, Marie Bailey, and Barbara Parker.

Barbara took over sole ownership of the club

from the latter group and eventually sold theclub to Rich Lampman. During its lifetime, the

Alamo Bridge Club was an integral part of theSan Antonio bridge scene. Some memorable

players who played at the Alamo are E. X.Snovel, Jacque and Ziggy Tucker, Peggy Fritsch,

Dale Bennett, Barbara and Norm Caruthers,“Biig” Al Lochli, John “Toll Free” Watkins,

Darlene Riely, and Roger and Marge Boeka. Intune with Bob Hope’s theme song, Thanks for

the Memories, here’s to your taking fond travelsdown memory lane as a result of this reminder.

And, Remember the Alamo -- Bridge Club!

Remember The Alamo -- Bridge ClubMorning Side Series (Tuesday thru Saturday 10am)

Mary Ellen passed away in February 2017 after a long battle with

cancer. She was a coal miner’s daughter who was the first in herfamily to attend college, with a teaching scholarship to West

Virginia University in Morgantown.

She was a long-time bridge player, earning masterpoints tobecome a Silver Life Master. She translated her teaching

experience from the University by donating her time to novicebridge players at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. She also loved to

play golf. The LGA at Fair Oaks Country Club purchased anddedicated a tree in her honor on one of the golf courses. Mary

Ellen, with her southern hospitality, was a beloved friend to manyin both the bridge and golf communities. She is missed as a friend

and bridge partner.

Sponsored by Jeri Tribo, Irene White, Patty Moncus and Lew

Spurlock

Mary Ellen Cooper299er Pairs (Friday 2:30pm)

Jim O'Connor, born and raised in Scituate, MA, has spent his lifein service to others. Four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and 25

years with the Massachusetts State Police. 22 of those years wereserving as a detective. A great golfer his entire life found him

shooting 2 strokes BELOW his age when he was 68. His newestfascination, bridge, centers around new friends and the never

ending challenge that the game provides. A wonderful sense ofhumor serves him well.

Jim O’Connor

Afternoon Side Series (Monday 1:30pmand Tuesday thru Saturday 2:30pm)

WED EVE SIDE GAME (8.0 Tables)

A B C

3.41 1 1 Gloria Merritt, Kingsbury TX; Olivia Brown, San Antonio TX 64.88%

2.56 2 2 B J Sanders - Mark Sanders, Austin TX 61.01%

2.09 3 3 1 Jack Dean - Jeanette Dean, Houston TX 59.52%

1.44 4 Susan Kaplan - Dolores Aquino, Houston TX 56.55%

1.47 5 Jerrold Harrington, San Antonio TX; Susan Young, Shreveport LA 54.17%

1.28 4 K Voges, Converse TX; Kay Dabney, San Antonio TX 51.19% 1.57 2 Bob Allen, Austin TX; Julius Grossenbacher, San Antonio TX 46.73%

THU MORN 299ER PAIRS(3.0 Tables)

A B C

1.71 1 1 Marybeth Parsons - Maria Carstensen, San Antonio TX 55.00%

1.28 2 2 John Foley - Sharon Morrone, Austin TX 51.00%

THU MORN SIDE GAME (5.0 Tables)

A B

2.84 1 Marilyn Mac Donald - Bill Mac Donald, Corpus Christi TX 65.50%

2.13 2 Laurie-Ann Levin, San Antonio TX; Jin Chu, Plano TX 59.50%

2.28 3 1 Victor Press, Shavano Park TX; Sandra Press, San Antonio TX 54.50%

1.71 4 2 Marcia Jameson - Diana Whitfield, Austin TX 52.00%

THU AFT 299ER PAIRS (4.0 Tables)

A B C

2.04 1 1 Betty Westbrook, Houston TX; Thomas Russell, Cypress TX 59.72%

1.53 2 2 John Foley - Sharon Morrone, Austin TX 58.33% 1.15 3 Van Valentine - Ellen Valentine, Houston TX 53.47%

THU A/X/Y PAIRS (18.0 Tables / Based on 51 Tables)

A X Y

26.69 1 1 Harold Copeland - Raleigh Williamson, Houston TX 59.78%

20.02 2 Rosemary Kelley, San Antonio TX; Bill Walker, Bulverde TX 58.47%

15.01 3 Terry Riely - Carolyn Riely, San Antonio TX 58.36%

11.26 4 Hugh Hillaker, Grand Prairie TX; Mark Bumgardner, Dallas TX 57.77%

8.90 5 C David Mitchell - Jerrold Harrington, San Antonio TX 57.49%

7.63 6 John Schnell - Della Schnell, Paradise Valley AZ 56.67%

6.67 7 Donna Garrard - William Garrard, Irving TX 55.80%

5.93 8 Larry Davis - Robert Donathan, Austin TX 54.87%

5.34 9 David Sokolow - Tobi Sokolow, Austin TX 54.33%

6.68 2 Brett Leach - Mark Craig, Austin TX 53.84%

5.01 3 1 Joe Everette - Doris Everette, Montgomery TX 51.88%

3.75 4 B J Sanders - Mark Sanders, Austin TX 49.16%

2.97 5 Andy Villastrigo, San Antonio TX; Ronald Briggs, Billerica MA 48.33%

2.76 2 Judy Kennedy, Omaha NE; Bobbie Sward, Vero Beach FL 46.48%

2.07 3 Mabel Byrnes - W Lynn Swinger, Corpus Christi TX 45.34%

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-1 (9 Tables)

24.34 1 Dan Morse - Stephen Toplansky, Houston TX;

Thomas Peters, Grapeland TX; Kenneth Schutze, Austin TX 105.00

18.26 2 Sally Wheeler - Buddy Hanby, The Woodlands TX; Ira Hessel - Ellen Hessel, San Antonio TX 101.00

13.69 3 Jarek Langer - Shawn Drenning, Austin TX;

Charlene Sands, Pflugerville TX; Virgil Massey, Driftwood TX 97.00

10.27 4 Joe Black, Austin TX; Neal Perlman, San Angelo TX;

Alfred Fortier III, Katy TX; Susan Kaplan, Houston TX 88.00

THU GOLD RUSH PAIRS (21.0 Tables)

7 3 2

7.12 1 Ann McMullan - Jim McMullan, San Antonio TX 61.82%

5.34 2 1 Wendy Marks - Bob Allen, Austin TX 58.99%

4.01 3 2 1 H Quiles - Albert Fulton, San Antonio TX 58.95%

3.22 4 3 Linda Vincent - Susan Hamm, Johnson City TX 58.44%

2.37 5 4 2 S Hultquist - Bill Stillwell, Kerrville TX 57.52%

2.03 6 Karen Jennings, Lafayette LA; Carol Mitchell, Otis LA 57.08%

2.66 7 5 Gregory May - David Badertscher, Galveston TX 56.78%

2.26 8 6 Charlotte Riviera, Bellevue WA; Joanne Kerr, Kirkland WA 56.40%

1.42 9 Susan Wheeler - Pat Roeh, Victoria TX 55.72%

1.67 10 7 Mary Wells - Michael Wells, Houston TX 54.61%

1.19 11 Linda Buzan, Midland TX; Mike Robinson, Odessa TX 54.57%

1.62 3 Jerry Eaton - Terri Eaton, Rockport TX 51.25%

1.20 4 Rosalind Brazda, Corpus Christi TX; Robert Christophel, San Antonio TX 49.28%

1.37 5 Beverly Flannery - Maria Hoelscher, San Antonio TX 48.72%

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-3 (9 Tables)

10.76 1 Forrest Gray - Jeanne Dawley - Kathy Sinkin-Amor, San Antonio TX; Susan Young, Shreveport LA 97.00

8.07 2 Kay Rice, Montgomery TX; Jeane Crumpler, Conroe TX;

Esther Ellis, Kingsland TX; Terri O'Brien, Leander TX 94.00

4.73 3/5 Hank Eng, Leon Valley TX; Roxie Tom - Nancy Tom - Lelia Jackson, San Antonio TX 89.00

4.73 3/5 Sunny Won - Alison Andrews, San Antonio TX; Barbara Gadea, Houston TX; Sandy Smith, Tucker GA 89.00 4.73 3/5 Connie True - Steve Dickason - Ellen Coffield - Byron Southern, Little Rock AR 89.00

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-4 (9 Tables)

7.76 1/2 Ken MacMorran - Sharon MacMorran - Richard Clements - Barbara Clements, Austin TX 109.00

7.76 1/2 Carol Ramberg, Fair Oaks Ranch TX; Preston Morrow, Dallas TX;

Paul Fafoutakis, Universal City TX; Gerald Irion, Kerrville TX 109.00

4.99 3 Frank Durante, Addison TX; Martha Ward, Plano TX; Linda Lindley - Rosalind Smith, Dallas TX 96.00

3.74 4 Kathleen Malcolmson, Richmond TX; Lauri Laufman, Houston TX;

Sandra Jackson – Richard Jackson, Bellaire TX 94.00

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-2 (9 Tables)

13.27 1 Rick Stell, Houston TX; Steve Vaughn, Kingwood TX; Kay Humphries - Hugh Humphries, Bellaire TX 108.00

9.95 2 Thomas Trudeau - George Fillis - Karen Fillis - Richard Curtin, San Antonio TX 105.00

7.46 3 Sandra Stevens, Paige TX; Betsy Dubose, Bellaire TX;

Helen Lauderdale, Lubbock TX; Dolores Aquino, Houston TX 98.00

5.60 4 Nancy Strohmer - Hans Strohmer, Houston TX; Laura Onsgard - Kristen Onsgard, Dallas TX 91.00

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-5 (9 Tables)

7.22 1 Margie Patterson - Cindy Hillman, Spring TX; Earl Mast - Linda Neal, Grapevine TX 107.00

5.42 2 Walter Freitag, Georgetown TX; Myra Marsh - Julia Thompson - Lynne Andress, Houston TX 101.00

4.06 3 Jane Ardoin, Eunice LA; William Freeman –

Kathy Young, Lafayette LA; Millie Ortego, Opelousas LA 94.00 3.05 4 Leslie Tramer - Jonathan Tramer, San Antonio TX; Stephanie Stevens - Homer Stevens, Boerne TX 87.00

THU BRACKETED SWISS TE-6 (11 Tables)

6.23 1 Cheri Gross - Gloria Wilson - Lilly Justman - Daniela De Falco, Austin TX 100.00

4.67 2 Mark Alpert - Tom Bell - Cindy Bell - Judy Alpert, Austin TX 99.00

3.50 3 Cindy Cox, League City TX; Arvis Williams - Robyn Williams, Pearland TX;

Karen Jones, Seabrook TX 98.00

2.63 4 Sandie Walser, Forney TX; Carol Buchanan, Fate TX; Wilton Crocker, Dallas TX; Betty Mastick, Lavon TX 94.00

THURSDAY AFT SIDE GAME (4.0 Tables)

A B

2.65 1 Bill Mac Donald - Marilyn Mac Donald, Corpus Christi TX 63.19%

1.99 2 Jimmy Reynolds, Laredo TX; Robert Johnson, Ajijic Mexico 60.42%

1.49 3 John Hilbig, Bulverde TX; K Carpenter, San Antonio TX 54.17%

2.28 1 Eugene Goldgar - Debbie Goldgar, Houston TX 51.39%

1.71 2 Linda Banks, San Marcos TX; Dianne Thise, New Braunfels TX 47.22%

H. O. P. E.H.O.P.E (Help Overcoming Poverty Everywhere) is hereagain to raise funds for humanitarian aid at home and

abroad. Please stop by our table in the lobby, packedwith beautiful, unique, handmade products made byfamilies living in extreme poverty. You will find turquoise

jewelry by Tibetan refugees, paper beads by Ugandanrefugees, banana leaf cards by Rwandan orphans, hand-

woven baskets and much more. 100% of the moneyfrom sales will be used to assist the needy. Yourpurchase will enable crafters to work themselves out of

poverty and will produce profits that H.O.P.E. will investinto water-well drilling, schools, orphanages, feeding

programs and our homeless shelter in N.E. San Antonio.If you don't like to shop, please consider making adonation. Even a small one goes a long way.

Thanks so much for your kind and generous supporteach time we’re here. We appreciate you all so much.

Sincerely,Christine Cloyd, founder of H.O.P.E.

(and also Diane Olson's daughter)