Ben Fain

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Benjamin Fain (March 25, 1903 – February 12, 1976) [1] [2] was an American bridge player. He was born in New York City [3] and died in Houston, Texas. [4]

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References

  1. Texas, Death Index, 1903–2000
  2. "Bridge: Champion displays rare form". Charles Goren and Omar Sharif. Chicago Tribune. April 27, 1976. Page A9. Quote: "This year ... Ben Fain of Texas ... also died." The Goren–Sharif bridge column was widely syndicated in American newspapers and sometimes published as "Goren on Bridge" without subtitles.
  3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947
  4. "Karpin on Bridge". Fred Karpin. The Washington Post. August 17, 1975. Page 237. Quote: "the San Antonio territory where Life Master Ben Fain stables his fat collection of master points".
  5. "von Zedtwitz LM Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-06-18. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  6. "Open Pairs Previous Winners". American Contract Bridge League.[ full citation needed ]
  7. "List of Previous Winners". American Contract Bridge League.[ full citation needed ]
  8. "Mitchell BAM Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-01. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  9. 1 2 "Reisinger Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-06. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.