SCRABBLE - The Last Word Newsletter
SCRABBLE - The Last Word Newsletter
SCRABBLE - The Last Word Newsletter
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L A S V E G A S V S . O R A N G E C O U N T YFrom the Ocean to the Desert2nd Annual Las Vegas-Orange County Invitational: 4/20-21By Luise Shafritz<strong>The</strong>y came from the ocean to the desert -- two intrepid <strong>SCRABBLE</strong>® warrior maidens from OrangeCounty, picking up their third compatriot transplanted to Laughlin -- to do battle in the Las Vegasdesert. This is the second time they've made the journey. <strong>The</strong>ir quest? Trophies! Three of them!Awarded to the team that prevails -- desert or ocean? Turf or surf?Also at stake was a $60+ prize fund for First Place $20, Second Place $16, High Game $4, HighLoss $4, Low Win $4, Most No BS bingos (naturals without blanks or esses) $4, and lastly a "tuffluck" award for the most losses with the fewest point spread. This was funded through a piggy bankin which everyone had to pay 10¢ per bingo played. Turned out to be $9 since 90 bingos wereplayed in 11 games!FROM THE OCEAN: Jamila Atcha, Lynn Gunn, Gretchen CowanFROM THE DESERT: Mary Parrish, Miriam Green, Luise Shafritz22