A new NABC event is underway in St. Louis - the 0-10,000 Swiss. As I am sure all know, there are some most talented players out there who for various reasons have not built up a gigantic tally of masterpoints. After Day One of qualification, they are competing in this new team event.
Lots of Minnesotans made it through - including the team of Bob Balderson, Kurt Schaeffer, Tom Holzer and Rick Ekstrom, whose score put them in 2nd place with lots of carryover. Also competing are these teams:
Mike Cassel, Barry Purrington, John Koch and Terry Beckman
Tony Ames, Judy Nassar, Bruce Boje and Terry Lijewski
Peg Waller, Ron DeHarpporte, Jay Baum and Kathy Baum
Grant Broadwine, Ann Van Ryn, Pat Burrows, Carol Cummings
Needless to say, we wish them all the best of luck in the virgin voyage of 0-10K Swiss!


