Bridge Winners Profile for Clive Owen
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- Aug. 28, 2015
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- bridge player
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- Falling numbers in Orlando
- Numbers are falling in most bridge events - locally , nationally and internationally Unless and until we get more young players this trend will continue. Any game / sport that does not attract the 'next generation' withers on the vine.
- Accusation of Plagiarism against Mark Horton
- Great to see someone trying to promote bridge for the under 30's
- Boye Brogeland
- You are 100% right Steven. There are far too many players who are at best churlish in similar situations and we wonder why fewer people are playing competitive bridge.
- Asking a question in the passout seat
- I have had two situations in my bridge playing career both involving international players which show the good and bad side of ethical behaviour 1.In the first when his partner did NOT lead the suit asked about in his question the questioner berated his partner for not finding the ...
- Selection Problems
- Well done Gordon. When one sees such a clear erudite letter one wonders why it was considered necessary to send it private and confidential in the first place. I am pleased it has now been decided it is sensible to publish. I think Charles Brenners thoughtful contribution would be worthy ...
- Selection Problems
- Sponsorship is difficult but not impossible. We have had two international events at St. Georges in Darlington. A junior against Scotland and a friendly against Sweden. In the latter case we had a splendid dinner.If my memory serves me correctly the whole cost was covered by the sponsorship but ...
- Selection Problems
- That surely is right.
- Selection Problems
- Paul Barden 'The selection committee discussed the issues at length. Then it voted on what to do. Then it published its decision. No vote was taken amongst those voting for the decision to determine their reasons. So the selection committee is unable to publish the reasons' To paraphrase Eric Milnes ...
- Selection Problems
- Hoping -yes Expecting ?? I think it is in the best interests of everyone to get the matter out of the way sooner rather than later. I have made it very clear I do not think there is any bias in the decision making process. However the longer it takes to ...
- Selection Problems
- David You may well be right that the decision was very fair, brave and reasonable but unless you have had a private briefing I don't know how you know that as the reasons for the decision have not been published. If you are right surely it would be in ...
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