The Herald Statesman from Yonkers, New York • 60

Section Gannett Suburban NewspapersSunday, January 26. 1992 MV VK NR RDP RON PK OSS Newplicate turnout at regional is 'super NORTH A 1073 J72 10542 CJ9 This weeks hand East-West vulnerable. Dealer North The bidding North East South West Pass rass ID ZC 2D 3C ID Pass Pass Pass' West led the rluh CHESS EAST QJ2 A9543 DK8 1053 WEST K96 HK86 97 AQ742 BY SHELBY LYMAN SOUTH 854 Q10 AQJ63 CK86 BRIDGE man. Dobbs Ferry. Flight (1) David Witons.

Larchmont; (2) Howard Berman and Marc Berman, Brorwville. Jan. 11: Afternoon -0-100 MPs, FNghl A. (1-2) Vega-Levoff tied with Hartneft-Brunrv Flight (1) Vega-Levoff; (2) Bob EkXitz. White Plains, and Bill CaslM.

Mamaroneck. 0-20 MPs. Flight (1) Arthur Aitkens, Armonk, and George GiH. Greenwich; (2) Par-sont-Strelt. Evening, Flight (2) Olivia and Oscar Sachs.

New Rochelle; Flight (i) joe Uuzzo, Peekskill, and Harold Fulgum. Queers; (2) Lenore and Max Greenberg, Yonkers. Jaa 12: Evening (1) Art Seeienf-reund, Rye, and Brodersoa In the Newplicate" Swiss Teams event. Constance Barrett of Tamdown was on the team that finished second. In open team competition, area players on teams that finished among the top four in Flights A and Included: Flight A Knockouts -(3-4) Bab Klein, Dobbs Ferry, Maurice Wong, Larchmont, Ron Fischer, Scarsdale.

Flight Knockouts (2) Janet and Steve Uppmann, Hastings; (3-4) Anne Hoffman, Bedford. Women's Swiss Teams (4) Marilou Mavetta. New Rochelle, Vivian Goetsch. White Plains, Yoshie Hata and Ritsuko Kai, both Scarsdale. Flight A Swiss Teams (4) Shelley and Charles Parker, Katonah.

Winners of open MP side games included Cedle and Harry Tomashevs-ky, Bronx (twice); Elizabeth Hand-eismaa Mamaroneck, and Norm Glass-man, Scarsdale; Leo Dean, Scarsdale, Players with 0-100 master-points showed up in considerable numbers to compete in their own "Newplicate" games during the District 3 Winter Regional at the Rye Town Hilton two weeks ago. Newplicate" a coined word referring to new duplicate players events were held at all 10 afternoon and evening sessions of the five-day tournament. The stratified games attracted almost 180 tables, or about 700 players including repeaters. The Newplicate turnout was super, much higher than we had expected," said District Di-1 rector Joan Gerard of White Plains. As the 1992 president of the American Contract Bridge League, she will be attending many regional and sectional tournaments, as well as three nationals, throughout the country during the year and, she adds, I hope to see many other large Newplicate events like those here in Westchester, since new players -represent -the ftitureof.

our league. Area players among the 1-2 finishers in Newplicate pair games at the regional were: Jan. Afternoon O) Stan Bro-dersen, Yonkers, and Walter Kottas, Carmel Evening Flight (1) Mat BYBOBGOLDWATER Vega Briard iff Manor, and Jeff Levoft, New York: (2) Alan Stone, Chapoaqua, and Larry Lowell, Hartsdale. Flight B. (1) Vega-Levoft; (2) Pauline Gutelle and Harriet Munk, both Yonkers.

FNgM (1) Michele Baker and Matt Rawson. Mount Kbax (21) Berta Wetzel and Jackie Hilly, both Mamaroneck. Jan. Y. Afternoon Flight A.

(1) Susan Sekulow, Scarsdale, and Sally Epstein, Rye. Flight (1) Doris and Stanley Altman, Rye Brook. Evening Flight (1) JudHh Back. While Plains, and Susan May, Hartsdale. Flight (1) Richard Hsieh and Michael Hsieh.

Bedford. Jaa 10: Afternoon -0-100 MPs, Flight (1) Estelle Hartnett and Herbert Brunn, both Brortxville; Flight but that play appeared risky and instead she continued with another heart East took the ace, and now the spade shift was too late. Declarer grabbed the ace, played the carefiilly preserved trump -three to dummy's five and pitched a spade loser on the heart jack. Conceding one spade for the fourth defensive trick, he claimed his contract for a fine matchpoint result also had an additional section top and two section seconds. He collected about 10 masterpoints, boosting his total past 40 MPs.

The diagrammed part-score contract in which his lowest trump played a key role contributed to his second victory. Holding the South cards, he and partner Art Seelenfreund as North landed in three diamonds, as shown. Since her club overcall had been supported by her partner, West led the club ace to win the first She continued with the queen, pinning dummys jack and won by Declarers king. Omission Die Jan. 12 bridge column the last-name of Hal Stevens of Declarer rulfcd his club-; New.

Rochelle was -inadvertently dummy and played the dia- omitted in a listing of high finishers in the Open Pairs event at the Closed Westchester 10, winning a finesse as he followed with the six. Another (2) Yukiko Tokunaga, Rye, and Sachiko da Strait, Scarsdale; Right a (1) Carol Wiles, Rye, and Ellen Berger. White Plains; (2) Altman-Altman. Evening Right (1 )Jan Wild, Briardiff Manor, and Leonard Abbot, North Tarrytowrw (2) Karen and Ed Zuckerberg, Dobbs Ferry. Flight a (1) Wild-Abbot; (2) Rick Rosenthal, Yonkers, and Jason Fuhr- Stanley Brodersen was one of many Newplicate participants who competed in multiple sessions at the regional.

He played in eight single-session games (with eight different partners, he pointed out), won two events, in mond diamond collected the king and he now played the heart queen. West rose with the king and should have shifted to a spade. Bob Goldwater is a free-lance writer who lives in Hartsdale. SOAP SCENARIOS Blindfold competition: Quite a sight BEGINNERS CORNER hint and explanation: A queen solo. Chen without the sight of a board or a set usually arouses wonderment among observers.

But blindfold chess which is not to be confosed with chess played by the blind with special sets and boards is a common phenomenon among strong players. There are recorded instances of blindfold shatraqj early form of chess by Arab experts as early as the 8th century. The earliest exhibition of blindfold play in Europe took place in Florence in 1266. A Sicilian named Bucezza played two blindfold games at once. But this event was largely forgotten.

Almost five centuries later (1749), Francois Andre Philidor, a brilliant chess theorist and a leading court musician and composer, created a sensation through Europe when he played two blindfold games simultaneously in Paris. A rarely questioned mystique surrounded blindfold play until the early 20th century, when it was debunked by a Soviet study, based on interviews of blindfold chess specialists. Skills at blindfold chess were found to be the result of special training and not dissimilar to abilities displayed by experts in other fields. My own guess is that playing blindfold is an enlargement and refinement of skills shown by most competitive players. Anyone who analyzes a chess, position without moving the pieces is, in a primitive sense, playing blindfold chess.

There are numerous claims that blindfold exhibitions of excessive length can be mentally and physically injurious; al-though common shows that si few games at a time are harmless. The French philosopher Diderot urged Philidor in a 1W2 letter to desist from blind-, fold chess. It is foolish to run the risk of going mad for vanitys sake, he wrote. Below is a blindfold game by Hungarian International Master Janos Flesch from a record-set-ting 1960 exhibition in Budapest of 52 games. BY LYNDA HIRSCH spotted Holly at the festivities.

Back in Port Charles. Robert learns ol Anna's plight. Thinking she's caught the flu from Alan, Tracy goes to the doctor. Learning she's pregnant Tracy decides to hold off before Mling Paul, lover. Jenny, whose wedding date to Nad grows near, pays a visit to Paul.

Jenny is further confused when she realizes she still cares deeply tor Paul. Returning from their cruise, Bill and Julia discover Barrett Industries is near financial ruin. Lucy and Scotty continue to work on their latest get-rich-quick scheme perfume). QUIMNQ UQHTi Daniel appears off the hook for murder when Dr. Donaldson, Jean Wetherall's brother-in-law, ia paid oft by Daniel.

Holly and Ed are convinced Daniel wae not involved in the death of Dr. Donaldson's wife. Holly agrees to marry Daniel on Valentine's Dsy. Roger suggests to Holly that they remarry. Daniel is blackmailed by Hugh, a lab security guard.

Harley and Mallet pose as newlyweds on a stakeout and are eorry when It ends. Frank and Blake comfort one another as they deal with Alan-Michael and Eleni's marriage. Frank tries to get to Eleni before she and Alan-Michael head for their Greek honeymoon. Spotting Ed comforting Lillian after she's confided her breast tumor is malignant. Bridget thinks the two are involved.

Alexandra Mis Nick he should take a DNAtesttoprovehisparentage. LOVHMi With Clay back in Corinth, Isabelle rsllies around her prodigal son. Isabelle is angry with Jack when he refuses to allow Clay to rejoin Alden Enterprises. Ava's insecurity reaches new highs as she watchee Michael bringing Paul and Cariy closer. Dinehlee Mis Trucker she will always love him despite his supposed lack of feelings tor her.

Ignoring Dinahlee's protests, Clay becomes her business partner at the bowling alley. James purposely the marriage. Lucinda Mis Line and Marcy to move Into her mansion. Shot by a sniper, Billy ie rushed to the hospital. Aa Billy Ilea near death, a hit man enters his -room.

Billy Is shot again and Dana is taken hostage. Hal and Barbara warn Teas that Hal's life will be in danger ft Teas mentions anything about hia working Emily warm Barbara that Gavin Is unsavory. Margo reveals to Tom that ehe believes a man named George Stuart murdered Carolyn. Emily tolls Barbara dial Gavin uees the alias George SluArt when he travels. With Jessica back in Oakdale, Duncan senses distance between them.

BOLD AND BCAUTIFUli Eric celebrates hie laet night with Brooke and the baby with a lavish at-home dinner. Brooke is deeply touched when Eric says he's moving to other quarters so she and the baby can stay at the condo. Eric warm Brooke that Ridge will find It hard to have a monogamous relatiomhip. Faith returns home and Mis Bonnie ehe's very confused about the revelation concerning her parentage that she's the kidnepped daughter of Bid Spencer. Blake assures the skeptical Bonnie and Faith lie hasn't received any money for his knowledge of Faith being Bill's daughter.

DAYS OF OUR UVESi Kiriakis tolls an accusing Roman that he had nothing to do with Bo's kidnapping. Rafi Mis Kiriakis Roman gets out of town, Bo will be safe. Feering Roman knows too much about hie family's operation, Rail puts Roman on a hit list. A videotape of Bo Is given to Cariy and Roman as proof that Roman's alive. Jennifer walks out on Jack after Hawk plants a picture of -Jack with Cindy.

Kim and Kayla are pleased when they leant Rob Is. the attorney who'e going to be working with Kim at the child abuse center in Los Angeles. Aa Shane Blair continues to keep hidden, has a tantrum. Marty, a young woman with lupus disease, can't believe Megan'e Pollyarma attitude. Andrew, unable to deal with his feelings lor Megan, heads on a spiritual retreat.

Megan's condition takes a turn tor the worse. Visiting Alex at the sanitarium, Bo learns 8arah and Carlo have a lingering connection. Dorian and Jason share bedroom paseion. -Wanda, confused by Jason's recent behavior, fears he's ondrugs. SANTA BARBAHAi Escaping from policei Craig keepe Kelly hostage in the CapweU study.

Kelly is stunned when she overhears C.C. and Cruz discuss Eden having shot Sophia. Unaware Kelly ie hiding a gun in her drees, Craig drage her to the police van he stole. Calling C.C., Craig demands S2 million ransom for Kelly, as well as the Capwell jet to fly him to South America. In an attempt to escape from Craig, Kelly shoots him in the shoulder but he recaptures her.

Aware that Craig has taken Kelly to a warehouse, Cruz offers himself in exchange. Creig agrees, then backs out of the deal. Instead he releases Gina and the baby, who he had also taken hostage. Binding Kelly and Cruz together, Craig- eats a time bomb. Warren confronts Lionel with the knowledge that he's not hisfaiher.

YOUNG AND RBSTLSSSi Dru is disappointed when she's told she doesn't have a modeling job as yet. As Dru waits, she's asked to audition for the Midwest Ballet Company. Sheila is horrified when she learns Molly is able to utter a few words. Without Mling Sheila, Scott sends Molly an enlarged photo of Baby Scott which shows the birthmark. A frightened Nikki agrees to immediate purgery when X-rays show she has a large tumor on her spine.

Unbeknownst to John, Jill has managed to secure a These are highlights of last weeks daytime soap operas: ALL MV CHUMIIi Angered whan Haylay rajacti his marriage proposal, Brian Mia her they're through. Haylay, feeling her reasons for holding off marriage are justified turns to Will for comfort. An Li lands a willing ear whan Brian comas to her with his romantic problems. After sharing a kite with An U. the guilt-torn Brian dashes off.

Whan Adam informs Brian that Ha yl ay's with Will, Brian walks in on them as they embrace. Brian and Haylay patch up their differences. Un Mae insieta An L1 write to -her fiancee. Dixie agrees with Craig's suggestion that they atari a family. Will gives Palmer further proof that Craig is an embezzler.

After making love to Dimitri, Natalie agrees to a Valentine's Day Wedding. Learning Erica is back in Pine Valley Adam searches for her. ANOTMm WORLOi When Gregory becomes III and needs a rare anti biotic, Case ventures out in a snowstorm to get the iifeeaving medication. A farmer, Mr. Lydecker, whose car struck Cass' during the storm, harbors the unconscious Case.

Finding the medication for Gregory, Lydecker gets it to the hospital in time. Frankie and John a hare a kies after learning Gregory will recover. Vicky disregards Ryan's warning against trying to break up Grant and Paulina. Dean and Jenna make up when he explains the young girl in hie bed wee a fan who snuck in to cuddie. Kevin recoils whan Paulina aaki Kiffi Why nrli tila on Jake.

Rick is furious when Sally tells him the Libra file has been stolen. AS THI WOULD TURIISi Returning newlyweds Line Marcy recaivs warm congratutatfom trom Hannah, while Woody confides to Emma how unhappy he is about -comes to taka Kavla home. Kavla and Kim bid each other a lets Hsllp to Kate and Louiejhat Ally stayed out all marriage certificate for them. As Kay and Rex approach night. Aliy runs Meeting up wKh James, Ally shares' a kiss with him.

Matt is devastated whan he sees the embrace. ONS UPS TO. UVBi Max and grows intense. Hearing Dorlan'a name, Addle, the mother the altar, the Rev. Daniel turns to maid.of honor Jill and asks it she will marry John.

Jill quickly says yes, but John ays no, Sven after Jill begs him to change his mind. Lynda Hirsieh is a syndicated write r. loving goodbye. John Is pleased when'Carrie begins to soften towards him. QSNSRAL HOSMTALI Mac revels at the birthday party Dominique throws tor him ether New York apart-' ia reeling he's certain he Hrumo Flesch Westchester Recorder Guild will hold an open musical session tomorrow, from 7:45 to 10 p.m., at Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant White Plains.

Featured will be. enseni-bles at three skill levels. Admission is $5. For Anther details, call 739-0567: lAUdUEBB1 BENEFIT EVENING: The Gift of Love" gala, this years annual event in support of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, will be held Thursday at The New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m.

and be followed by dinner at 7:30. The evening will feature an auction of original heart boxes designed by celebrities, including Adlofo, Arnold Scaasi and Whoopi Gold-. berg. Anne Ford Scarborough of Bedford and Manhattan is the NCLD chairperson. Founder and chairperson emeritus is Carrie Rozelle of Rancho Santa Fe, formerly of Harrison.

Happy Rockefeller of Pocantico Hills is the honorary event chairperson. Ticket prices range from $100 to $1,000 per person. For ftirther details, or to make reservations, call (212) 687-7211. SINGERS: The Hudson Valley. Singers will hold auditions on Tuesdays, Jan.

28, Feb. 4 and 11, in the band room at Hastings High School, Farragut Parkway at Mount Hope Boulevard. Re-. hearsals are held Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Hastings High.

To make an audition appointment, call 478-3426. (a) White regains his piece with a two pawn advantage, If 14 BgS, then 15 Rxf7 mate. Solution to BEGINNERS CORNER: 2 Qbl Qa3ch 3 Qb2 Qxb2 mate. Shelby Lyman is a syndicated writer whose column appears weekly. To get items published in Clipboard, send announcements of coming events at least two weeks in advance to Clipboard, 1 Gannett Drive, White Plains, N.Y., 10604.

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