Meckstroth Rodwell Triumph in Semifinal Bridge Match
In the world championship semifinals three months ago Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell of the U.S. defeated opponents after a bold bidding sequence. Meckstroth used seven points from the South hand while Rodwell deployed twelve from the North to set up a diamond and club finish. The column notes strategic errors if defensive players overreact to trumps and highlights the lesson that three bids with seven points can win when paired with confident play.
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Bid three spades in competitive auction with strong trumps
Player holds two aces and good trump support East West vulnerability North dealer. Despite ace of hearts in partner’s hand, king worth more than a deuce so jump to three spades overbid only slightly. Two spades would be underbid. pushing pays with solid trumps.
Daily Cryptoquote gives a Mindful Quote by Norman Vincent Peale
The puzzle displays a substitution code with the solution TRAIN YOUR MIND NEVER TO ACCEPT THE THOUGHTS OF DEFEAT ABOUT ANYTHING. The line includes the signature Norman Vincent Peale and notes Saturday’s Cryptoquote.
Jane Pauley Hit TV Early
New York profile traces Jane Pauley's rise from a young broadcast talent to national figure. The piece notes her DePauw honorary Doctor of Journalism and Indiana University political science degree, her Chicago co anchoring debut, NBC Today joining in 1976, and her resilience amid early criticism.
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Dear Abby readers share mixed feelings on provocative verse
A Dear Abby column section features readers reacting to a sexual poem about love and lust. Letters from DISGUSTED IN DOVER and BARBARA criticize the poem and the responses while HAD BOTH IN PASADENA jokes about professional fees. The page also promotes Abby's Popularity booklet.
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Burt Reynolds
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