Article submitted by Judy Hellen

The Winston-Salem Sectional Tournament was a resounding success and a showcase of a well-run tournament. There were 229 tables over the three days with players from throughout North Carolina and from Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. 

Dan Fowler and Bill Wisdom of Salisbury were the top Unit 169 masterpoint winners with 22.07 MPs. Filling out the other top ten winners are:

• Jim Bean, Winston-Salem, 21.97 

• Martha Meyer, Winston-Salem, 19.45

• Mark Meyer, Winston-Salem, 19.45

• Bruce Southard, Greensboro, 19.43

• Summey Leonard, Winston-Salem, 19.43

• Eric Lee, Greensboro, 19.02

• Tim Laverty, Graham, 18.90

• Dennis Stineheifer, Leasburg, 18.90

On behalf of the Unit board, I would like to recognize those who were involved in making the tournament a success:

• Debbie Monroe and Bob Powell, thanks for stepping up as tournament chairs.

• Cindy Wright and Cam Matthews, thanks for coordinating the refreshments.

• Susan Williford, you helped to ensure everyone had a partner.

• David Hurd, your contribution working with the caddies and other logistics was outstanding.

• Peter Boyd-Bowman, your spreading the word about the tournament helped bring in players from near and far, even the two fellows from Tallahassee who walked away as top masterpoint winners.

Of course, we appreciate each unit member who supported the tournament as a player. If you missed this one, make plans to attend the Piedmont Triad Sectional in Greensboro, October 16-18.

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Finally for some fun. Our photographer was busy playing in the coldest part of the room but was able to capture the essence of the "meat locker" environment for some. I hope you recognize these hardy bridge players.