P. Hal Sims

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Philip Hal Sims (1886-1949) was an American bridge player.

In the early game, he was considered one of the best players in the United States.[1]

In 1996 Sims was the first recipient of the von Zedtwitz Award.[2]

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[edit] Awards

  • von Zedtwitz Award 1996
  • ABL Honorary Member 1934

[edit] Tournament record

[edit] Winner

  • North American Bridge Championships (5)
    • Life Master Pairs (1) 1930
    • Master Mixed Teams (1) 1930
    • Vanderbilt Knockout Teams (2) 1931, 1932
    • Asbury Park Trophy (now Spingold) (1) 1931

[edit] Runners-up

  • North American Bridge Championships (7)
    • Life Master Pairs (1) 1933
    • Master Mixed Teams (1) 1933
    • Vanderbilt Knockout Teams (1) 1930
    • Asbury Park Trophy (now Spingold) (1) 1930
    • Chicago (now Reisinger) (3) 1930, 1931, 1933

[edit] References