THOMAS REINKE’S 4-0 1ST IN EXPERTS

1st Thomas Reinke added to his top spot in the experts with a solid 4-0 +282 tally. His tightest game was a narrow 22 point win (422-400) against Andy Bohnsack. Thomas also played the best bingo word of the week, ALMAGEST.

2nd Charles Reinke finished in 2nd with his 3-1 +50 total. Newbie Peter Schmiedicke gave Charles a good run, falling just short in a 452-417 high scoring affair. Charles played bingoes of GUERDONS, RARENESS, and BROWSING in his winning effort.

3rd Lynda Finn finished 3rd for the second straight week , this time with a 3-2 +73 total. Lynda’s biggest stumble was a 293-481 drubbing at the hands of Mary Becker. Mary had 3 bingoes (FLESHING, READIES and LOAMIER) to Lynda’s sole RATIONS in that game.

JANET GRIESEL TOPS INTERMEDIATES

1st Janet Griesel finished in 1st with a 3-1 +173 effort.. She won a closely played 2nd game with Harwinder Dowd with a 377-340 score, aided by Janet’s two bingoes, CLAWERS and CANINES

2nd Peter Schmiedicke captured second and moved up to the expert group as he played 3 straight 400+ games as he went 2-1 +165. Peter’s new average is a heady 385, quite respectable for a new player in a field of seasoned scrabble players.

3rd Sue Goldstein’s 2-2 -50 record was easily enough score to capture 3rd place this evening. Sue won her 3rd game 401-397 with expert Helen Flores, with the appropriate bingo of SWEETENS providing the difference.