Sarah L. Sheppard "Sally" Young (1905 – February 27, 1970) was an American bridge player from Philadelphia who won many important tournaments in the 1930s and 1940s. She was the first woman and 17th player to achieve the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) rank of Life Master (ACBL Life Master).Young was born in Pennsylvania, one of eight children born to George and Marcella Sheppard (née Stehr). Her paternal grandparents were born in Ireland, and her mother's grandparents were born in England. Young began playing bridge at 15 and was self taught until Charles Goren took her under his tutelage. Young was one of several strong players from the Philadelphia area who contended for "national championships" (ACBL) during the 1930s–40s—including her four 1939 Reisinger teammates, below. Wikipedia
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