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Great false card in New York bridge game ends with clever hoax
In a home game Sidney Satenstein foiled John Rau by playing a hidden king on a club lead, allowing Satenstein to turn a potential nine tricks into a sunk contract. The tale, recounted years later, highlights the playful deceit and sharp signaling that characterize rubber bridge lore.
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