"Ed Bruch Remembers Elbert Lowder"

[Mr. Checkers]

"I first met Elbert in 1956 at Bethehem, Pa. Nat.Ty.. Always remember him with the chew tobacco and spitoon in his early days. He was a gentlemen, a good sport--he never used any underhanded means. We were tough competors, but still friends. Elbert never won the 3 move NT, but in 1992 at Hot Springs, Ark. all he needed was a draw heat w/Ron King in 8th Rd. It was 3 on 3 position, 2 singles and a king a piece. Elbert said agreed draw, Ron lets play. Position was a draw. They preceeded and Ron sprung a trap and Lowder lost. He Lowder smashed all the checkers off the table. I was playing Cravens in next room, but Herschell Smith came in to tell us about it, That was a heart breaker.. Best, Ed Bruch".