Duplicate bridge winners announced

Published 8:00 pm Friday, January 19, 2024

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Duplicate bridge players gathered at the Senior Center in Austin on Tuesday and Wednesday; five tables played on Tuesday, and 11 teams played on Wednesday.

Players come from, Albert Lea, Rose Creek, Mason City and Northwood, and of course the majority from Austin.

Dave Ruen of Mason City earned a Life Master award. He showed off his credentials by making the winners list this week.

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Tuesday winners were the following:

  • First: Larry Crowe and Bill Momsen
  • Second: Barb and Orren Roisen
  • Third/Fourth: tie Norman Blaser and Mike Leidal; John Leisen and Rick Stroup
  • Fifth: Vandy Newman and Ron Peters

Wednesday winners were the following:

  • First: Bonnie Fritz and Lorraine Quinlivan
  • Second: Dave Ring and Gail Schmidt
  • Third: Carolyne Higgins and Connie Johnson
  • Fourth: Dave Ruen and Stan Schultz
  • Fifth: Barb and Orrin Roisen

The group will continue to play at the usual place, usual time and always save seats for anyone who would like to play Duplicate Bridge at the Austin Senior Center.

There is a charge of $2 on Tuesdays and $3 on Wednesday. All moneys collected are returned to winners as prize money for winners and expense for supplies. For non members of the center, a $1 fee will be asked.