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United States Team Earns Net 1600 in Bridge Battle
In a Como Italy match two years ago the U S team faced Argentina. West led diamonds, three spades by South and four by North. Declarer failed in both tables with heavy losses and a -100 for one side, while the other table saw a three trick loss for Argentina. The United States gained 1600 points.
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Daily Across 1 Captain John
Captain John is clued as a crossword across entry. The puzzle includes terms for Embrace Antique Foretell Texas mission Musical instrument Soak flax Carries through Revised Version abbr Sense organ Fleur de lis Large wooden tub across clues.
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Crossword 17 Clue List
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