Trap Hand Makes Six Tables Miss Notrump Triumph
Bridge expert Steven Becker analyzes a 1979 World Team Championship deal where only one of six tables reached the correct contract. With 27 high cards and a strong trump, many players aimed for game, yet only a part score in diamonds was correct. Various defenses by East produced different results, and declarers struggled to hold the contract in notrump.
Horoscope by Jacqueline Eigar Stars
Aries new beginnings emerge from unexpected turns. Taurus warns against tying self worth to wealth. Gemini flows with others yet asserts limits. Cancer internal shifts affect self presentation tonight. Leo group meeting leads to a decision. Virgo attention shifts. professional beginnings near. Libra new starts broaden perspective tonight. Scorpio encourage others to participate. team goals form. Sagittarius review past decisions with others. beginnings grow. Capricorn pace and schedule changes revitalize daily life. Aquarius chase adventure. energy may misread others tonight. Pisces focus on family and priorities. stay home tonight.
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