| Nacogdoches DBC |
 Nacogdoches DBC
815 Sarah Anne Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
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Gay Roach
gayrtx@yahoo.com
936-615-9221
Schedule for club # 140970
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12:45 PM |
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815 Sarah Ann, Nacogdoches, TX |
Special Events for club # 140970
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Event Name |
| Monday (Afternoon) |
2024-11-4 |
Unit game |
| Monday (Afternoon) |
2024-12-2 |
Unit game |
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| New Life Member |
Playing with Gay Roach, Sandra O’Bannon, and Cheryl Landers in a Swiss Team at the Houston Regional on February 6th, 2025, Mark Reynolds earned 7.76 Gold to put him over the top realizing a long-held dream.
And just to sweeten the excitement, Mark got notice that he had passed his Director’s test!
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| Nacogdoches Mines Gold at Houston Regional |
 
Two of our members came home with Gold from the Houston Regional. Mark Reynolds, a rising star in our club, got 5.71 Gold points playing Swiss teams with Gay Roach and a father and son duo from Michigan. Gay got 30.77 Gold playing with Mark in the one Swiss and with the Baylor Boys—Jonathan Ernest, Charles Newton, Jr., and David Farris--in three other Swiss Team games.
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| Player Profile - Gavin McGown & Max Walton |
 THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONNECTION
Submitted by Gay Roach
Gavin McGown was born in South Africa and started playing bridge at boarding school. He went on to become an orthopedic surgeon and emigrated from South Africa to the United States in 1982, landing in
Houston. He moved to Nacogdoches in 1992 and retired in 2000.
Gavin was bored and looking for something to do after he retired so his wife, Ros, gave him a “Bridge for Dummies” book for Christmas.
Max Walton was born in Broaddus in San Augustine County in Deep East Texas and graduated from UT with a major in English and a minor in French. He started playing bridge after he began a teaching career in Texas high schools. He wasn’t making much money and the Vietnam War had started so he got a job as an interpreter for the American Embassy in Saigon where he continued to play bridge.
Max then joined the State Department and was stationed in Swaziland and several other African countries. He married Merilyn in Ouagadougou, Burkino Faso (I mention this just because I love to
say Oh a you a gad oh goo, Burkino Faso). After he retired in 1994, he moved to Nacogdoches where he played social bridge.
Gavin and Max first met at a birthday party for a mutual friend from South Africa and Gavin started playing social bridge (after a hiatus of 30 years) with a group of friends and developed a good partnership with Max.
About 10 years ago they decided to try their hands at duplicate bridge. They have several 70% games under their belts and I am sure there will be many more. They are tough to beat--but easy to like--and we are happy they found their way to us.
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| In Memoriam |
J. Jack Yarbrough
July 17, 1937 – April 14, 2024
Our Club suffered a great loss with Jack’s passing. As a member of the Nacogdoches Duplicate Bridge Club since 1967 and a Gold Life Master, Jack accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game of duplicate bridge.
His roles as a player, Club Director, and Certified Director, along with his organization of 12 Sectional Tournaments in Nacogdoches further highlight his dedication to the bridge community.
Jack’s involvement and achievements span decades, reflecting a deep passion for the game and its community. He will be missed in many ways by all of us.
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J. Jack Yarbrough
July 17, 1937 – April 14, 2024
Our Club suffered a great loss with Jack’s passing. ..........
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| Player Profile - Rand James |
Rand James: A Rising Star in Duplicate Bridge
 Rand James made an impressive debut in the world of Duplicate Bridge, achieving a remarkable 77.50% game in her first year as a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). Her outstanding game took place at the Nacogdoches Duplicate Bridge Club, where Rand with all of 1.47 points partnered with the experienced Gay Roach with 4,750 points. Together, they formed a dynamic team that demonstrated both skill and synergy at the bridge table.
Before her retirement to Garrison, Texas, in 2010, Rand had a successful career as a real estate broker in the bustling Dallas area (incidentally, Gay is also a real estate broker). After decades of professional achievement, she returned to her roots, settling into the family home built by her father. Her connection to the town of Garrison was deep, and this move marked a return to simpler pleasures, one of which was her love for bridge.
Rand encountered the game of bridge during her freshman year at SFASU at the same that that she first, amusingly, smoked her first cig. A foursome of friends purchased a pack of Marlboros, which, she recalls, lasted them an entire week. This lighthearted memory connects two firsts in her life: the thrill of bridge and the fleeting experience of smoking. Although the cigarettes didn't last, her passion for bridge certainly did.
During her earlier years, Rand played bridge with a 3-table group of successful business women in Dallas then when she came to Nacogdoches she refined her skills in a more casual setting with the Newcomer’s Club before transitioning to the competitive world of Duplicate Bridge. Her natural aptitude for the game, paired with her calm demeanor and keen sense of humor has earned her admiration from fellow players at the Nacogdoches Duplicate Bridge Club.
Rand James’ 77.50% game is a testament to her talent, dedication, and quick adaptation to the competitive bridge scene. With such an extraordinary achievement in her first year, she has set a high bar for her future in the game, and the bridge community is eager to see more from this talented player.
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Rand James: A Rising Star in Duplicate Bridge
Rand James made an impressive debut in the world of Duplicate Bridge, achieving a remarkable 77.50% game in her first year as a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). Her outstanding game took place at the Nacogdoches Duplicate Bridge Club, where Rand with all of 1. ..........
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| Shreveport - Swiss - Second! |
Congratulations to Suzanne Smith, Sanjay Santhanam, Gay Roach, and Melba Lee for their 2nd place finish in Bracket I Swiss at the Shreveport Regional! Celebrating at Crawdaddy’s was a delightful way to commemorate their achievement.
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