Terrible run of luck on a bridge hand debacle
A reader recounts a rare South hand where a three no trump opening against West’s diamond length leads to a 13-trick loss and a nine hundred point swing. The writer claims 26 high card points yet ends down all tricks, attributing the defeat to a powerful West hand and a squeeze.
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Mr. Becker
West
East
Crossword by Thomas Joseph Across and Down clues
A mixed list of crossword clues and partial phrases is presented, with numbered Across and Down entries for a puzzle. The garbled text includes hints like Watch, Spud the casino, Green hue, and various names such as Donnie and Marie, plus references to films, music, and theater terms. The excerpt resembles a crossword puzzle page, listing clue numbers and fragments.
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Arnold
Cryptoquotes Help Line and Sample Puzzle Text
A block of text describes crossword and cryptoquote help lines with 900 numbers and 99 cent per minute charges. It shows sample cryptograms and a quote from Michelangelo. The piece mentions King Features Service in NYC and a 2000 copyright notice.
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King Features
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Horoscope roundup by Jacqueline Eigar
Aries prompts self care and research with a cautious note on investments while Taurus and Gemini urge social openness and bold moves. Cancer seeks a day trip with a loved one, Leo favors romance through frank talks, Virgo plans a future outing, Libra nurtures togetherness, Scorpio leads playfully, and Sagittarius shares hobbies with family.
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Capricorn
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