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Julian Cadogan spells way to top prize as GASP Beginners tournament concludes
Novice Champion, Julian Cadogan (centre) poses with runner up Jennelle Cadogan (left) and Christine Basil at the conclusion of the tournament
When the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) staged its Beginners tournament last year, Julian Cadogan had emerged victorious after amassing three points and a positive spread of 498. The prolific word former turned in an improved performance when he registered an impeccable 4 points and a positive spread of 397 to capture the honours at this year’s edition at the Malteenoes Sports Club Thomas lands, Sunday morning last.
Julian’s sister, Jenelle, had finished second in last year’s tournament and proved that she was a legitimate threat to her brother’s dominance when she similarly replicated that performance; scoring 3 points and a positive spread of 343. Christine Basil, a newcomer to the sport made a commendable mark after amassing a similar amount of points as Jenelle but with a lower spread of 290. Julian’s victims were Basil (21), Cristal Smith (225), Jennelle (88) and Ricardo Purnwasy (63) while Jennelle registered wins over Smith (326) and Purnwasy (55) while earning a bye. Basil lost to Julian Cadogan (21) and also benefitted from a bye. She then defeated Purnwasy (104) and Smith (290).
President of the GASP, Leon Belony attended the tournament and congratulated the respective winners. He said that Julian’s consistency spoke volumes of his commitment to the sport. Mr. Belony then invited the players to engage in regular practice sessions, at the playing venue, every Thursday from 18:00hrs.
The winners received trophies donated by H.H. Hallim Generator Contractor and Public Relations Officer (GASP), Moen Gafoor expressed gratitude and said that the GASP would be looking forward to similar support from other members of the corporate community as it continues to introduce the sport to communities countrywide.
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